Harper Obituaries

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...

July 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,...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 26, 2024

Roger Dale Smith, 82, of San Angelo, Texas was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Roger was born on September 12, 1941, in Santa Anna, Texas to Otho and Irene (Carpenter) Smith. The family lived in Coleman County and later moved to San Angelo, Tom Green County where they made their home. Roger attended Lakeview...

June 25, 2024

Rosella "Sue" Larimore beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend to many passed away in her home on June 25, 2024. She was born on August 25, 1940 to Claude Harrison (C.H.) Arrick and Jewell Arrick in Roscoe, Texas. She grew up in Big Spring, Texas and graduated from Big Spring High School in 1958. She attended Howard...

June 24, 2024

Layne Anthony Lubke went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 24, 2024. He was born July 31, 2000, in San Angelo, Texas to Douglas Wayne and Elizabeth Lubke.

Layne was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rogelio and Teresa Lizardo, his uncles, Johnny Lizardo and John L. Swanson. He is survived by his...

June 22, 2024

Casey Lee Davis, 46, went to be with our Lord on June 22, 2024, after a long courageous battle with Huntington’s Disease. Casey was born on July 28, 1977, in El Paso, Texas, to parents Howard Lee Davis and Lois Ellen Simpson Davis. Casey graduated from Fabens High School. He attended Blinn College, Texas Tech University, and New Mexico...