Harper Obituaries

Jul 29, 2024

ERNESTINE M. TORRES, 75, of Knickerbocker Texas, passed away on July 29, 2024, after a lengthy illness. She was born on September 26, 1948, in San Angelo, Texas to Herbert Villareal and Eva Morales Torres. She grew up in Knickerbocker, Texas. She graduated from Christoval ISD. After graduation, Ernestine began working at GTE, later Verizon, for numerous years in...

Jul 25, 2024

On Thursday, July 25, 2024, a beautiful soul peacefully went to go sunbathe in Heaven’s rays. Maria Dora felt she was getting too “white” in the nursing home. She was born November 27, 1935, to Ignacio and Anna Maria Vidaurri Balladares in Laredo, TX. She was one of five siblings…

I could keep going and let you...

Jul 23, 2024

David Lee Tharp, 43, passed away on July 23rd ,2024. David was born on March 22nd, 1981, in Norfolk, VA to Anne & Micheal Tharp.

David, graduated high school in 2000 from Andress High School in El Paso, Tx. He went on to study culinary arts and welding through Western Technical College. David worked many...

Jul 23, 2024

Donna Ruth (Pickel) Green peacefully entered into eternal rest with our Heavenly Father on July 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in San Angelo, TX. Born on March 29, 1946, in El Reno, OK, Donna was the cherished daughter of Don and Ruth Pickel.

Donna is survived by her devoted husband of 40 years,...

Jul 23, 2024

Sue Ann (Marx) Hooten of San Angelo, TX, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on July 23, 2024, at the age of 93. She was born on May 16, 1931, in Canton, OK, to parents Gus Marx and Velma (Willis) Marx Meaker.

Sue attended and graduated from Canton High School in 1949 and, afterwards, attended Southwestern...

Jul 20, 2024

On July 20, 2024, La Rita Gayle Timmons Wilder lovingly known as “Honey”, “Sweet Darling” or “Nana” transferred her membership from her earthly home to her heavenly home surrounded by her family. La Rita was born in Bronte, Texas on October 29, 1954, to Wilma Nell Hester Timmons and Charles Tilman Timmons. She married Fred Wilder on...

Jul 19, 2024

Dr. Gary Arthur Nussey died unexpectedly on Friday, July 19, 2024, due to complications from a pulmonary embolism. He was surrounded by his loving family as he left this world.

Dr. Nussey was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan on July 30, 1956, to Chester and Doreen Nussey. He spent the majority of his childhood in...

Jul 18, 2024

Judith Laurel Sanborn (née Shannabarger), 85, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and widow, joined the Lord on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in San Angelo, Texas.

A celebration of Judy’s long and exceptional life will be held at 2:00pm Friday, August 2, at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas, with the Reverend Celia Ellery...

Jul 18, 2024

Gudalupe (Lupe) Rocha, of San Angelo, passed away on July 18, 2024, at the age of 89. He was born on December 16, 1934, in Reedville, TX, to parents Demetrio and Monica (Silva) Rocha. Lupe Rocha served in the United States Navy from 1956-1960. He was very involved in the catholic church, and his faith meant everything to him....

Jul 14, 2024

Linda Cumbie Gladden gained her Angel wings on July 14, 2024 while surrounded by her loving husband, 2 sons, sisters, and niece.

Linda was born on June 24, 1950 and is the daughter of Edward M Cumbie and Jane Luby Cumbie. She was raised on the family ranch at Bronte, TX along with her three...

Jul 9, 2024

On July 9, 2024, not only did we lose a loved one, but we lost a friend to all. Erin Kay Porter McLaurin was in an ongoing battle with cancer for six years. She was born on June 23, 1981, in San Angelo, TX to Alvin Dale Porter and Vicky Lynn Porter. Erin graduated from Central High School in...

Jul 7, 2024

Paula Annette Sweeten (nee Davis) of San Angelo, Texas passed peacefully at home on July 7, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with ALS.

Paula was born in Seymour, Texas on November 12, 1953, to Nolan and Naydeen Davis. She graduated from Seymour High School and Tarleton State University, and later attended Texas Tech University. An accomplished horsewoman,...

Jul 6, 2024

Rebecca Ann Phillips, known as Becky, wife of local businessman John Phillips, passed away on July 6, 2024, after a brief illness. Becky was born on Christmas Day in 1939.

The following is her birth announcement:

A Xmas Belle

We have another which makes a pair

With pale blue...

Jul 5, 2024

Funeral services for Brenda Fay Tucker will take place at Southland Baptist Church in San Angelo, TX on Saturday July 13th, 2024, at 10:00am. There will be a celebration of life reception and service, followed by a luncheon.

Brenda Tucker was born on October 8th, 1956, in Kermit, TX to Faye and Wayne Wilson. She...

Jul 5, 2024

Shirley Ann Gieselman, 73, of San Angelo, TX was reunited with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 5, 2024. Shirley was born in Jacksonville, TX to Tex Cobb and Mary Dillon. She graduated as Valedictorian from Forsan High School in 1969, and she married her husband that same year. Her husband, John, was in the Air Force, and...

Jul 3, 2024

Janice Gail (Phillips) Watson, formerly of Wichita Falls, Texas, passed away July 3, 2024, at the age of 83 years old in San Angelo, Texas, with her beloved husband and daughters by her side.

Janice was born to Herbert Lee and Neva (Moon) Phillips on October 15, 1940, in Centralia, Illinois. Life is easier when you have...

Jul 2, 2024

Bruce Wayne McKowen passed away unexpectedly on July 2nd, 2024, in San Angelo, Texas at the age of 66. Born on November 29th, 1957 in Sacramento, California, Bruce was the beloved son of Maurice McKowen and Amelia Pospisil.

Bruce’s childhood was filled with adventure and learning, growing up with his siblings Theresa, Karyne...

Jun 30, 2024

Stephen Lynn Shaw of San Angelo, Texas, passed away surrounded by his family on June 30, 2024, at age 75. A visitation will be from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday July 2 at Harper Funeral Home 2606 Southland Blvd, San Angelo, TX. The funeral service will be Wednesday, July 3 at 2:00 p.m. at The Anglican Church of...

Jun 29, 2024

Donald Lee Stamps, 85, of San Angelo, TX, passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2024, after a short illness. Donald was born on May 11th, 1939, in Newport, Arkansas, to Robin and Ruth Stamps and was a 1963 graduate of the University of Arkansas. Growing up in The Delta, Donald cultivated a love of the Blues and early Rock...

Jun 27, 2024

It is with heartfelt sadness that we lost a wonderful soul to cancer. Marcia passed peacefully with her brother James by her side. She was born in Odessa, Texas on March 26, 1958, and had a great early upbringing. She attended Gonzales Elementary, Nimitz Junior High and graduated from Permian High School in 1976. She loved being a Pepette...