Harper Obituaries

August 5, 2024

John David (Jake) Young, of San Angelo, passed away to the arms of the Lord on August 5, 2024. He was born August 21, 1932, in San Angelo, Texas to Ollie Richard Young and Velma Thigpen Young.

Jake’s parents helped to build the original home of San Angelo’s Harris Ave. Baptist Church where...

August 4, 2024

Linda Beam was born March 24, 1953, in Texas City, Texas to Oscar Wilson Gregory and Hazel Amelia Gregory. She departed this life August 4, 2024, In San Angelo, Texas.

Linda attended the Texas State School for the Blind where she met the love of her life Darvin “Pee Wee” Beam. They were married March...

August 4, 2024

Stanley Keen, 76, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024, in San Angelo, Texas, following a battle with cancer. He was born on November 16, 1947, to Stanley Newton Keen and Violet Venette Bradley in Bowie, Texas.

Stan started school in New Mexico. In 3rd grade, the family moved back to Texas to work on...

August 4, 2024

Amelia Pedroza Perez, 89, went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2024. She was born in Eola, TX and lived her adult life her here in San Angelo. She will be missed by so many who loved and cherished her.

She has joined her parents, Genaro and Mercedes Pedroza (Eola, TX), brother, Felix...

August 3, 2024

Frank A. Gully, 95, passed away on August 3, 2024 at his home in Wall surrounded by his family and eternally joined his loving wife in Heaven.

Frank was born in Rowena, Texas in the big two-story home of his parents, Frank J. and Agnes Gottschalk Gully on April 4, 1929. He attended and graduated...

August 2, 2024

Raul Francisco Lopez, Jr. peacefully passed into heaven with family at his side on August 2, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Carmen and Raul Lopez, Sr. welcomed their son Raul into the world on January 24, 1948, in McAllen, Texas. At an early age, they could see their son was smart, disciplined, and...

August 2, 2024

Avigilio A. Castillo, Jr., from Mertzon, passed away unexpectedly in his home on August 2, 2024, in San Angelo.

Avigilio attended Irion County then joined the United States Marines and graduated from bootcamp as a Marine Corporal on April 2, 1976, in San Diego. He was then stationed overseas in Okinawa, Japan, until he was...

August 2, 2024

Norine M. Valicek, 97, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Friday August 2, 2024, in San Angelo. Norine was born March 8, 1927, in Galveston Texas to Roswell and Norine Moreland. She grew up in Galveston and Houston and graduated from St. Agnes Academy in Houston in 1943. After high school, she attended Rice University....

July 31, 2024

Today we say goodbye to Pamela Lynn Fletcher Sisi, born March 13, 1962 to Carol and Orville Fletcher in Lubbock, Texas. Pam was raised in San Angelo and graduated in 1980 from San Angelo Central High School.

Pam lived most of her adult life in Ohio and only recently moved home. Her passion was cooking...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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,...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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....

July 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...

July 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...