Harper Obituaries

James Russell Wanoreck

November 6, 2022

On November 6 , 2022, James Russell Wanoreck passed peacefully into the Lord’s hands. Born on November 7, 1947 to Laurine Wanoreck and Barbara Havlak Wanoreck, James was always surrounded by loving family and friends.

Growing up in Ballinger, James served as an altar boy in his church and was in the Boy Scouts where he earned...

Ida Mae Shawn

November 3, 2022

Ida Mae Keith Shawn, 91, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 3, 2022 in San Angelo. Ida Mae was born May 2, 1931, in Midwest, Wyoming to Leslie A. and Ida Gerhardt Keith. The family moved to Colorado City, Texas in 1941 where Ida graduated from Colorado City High School in 1948. She...

Evelyn Grace Flynn Lemons

November 2, 2022

Evelyn Grace Flynn Lemons went to her heavenly home November 2, 2022 after a 2 year battle with cancer. Evelyn was born to Carrol and Beth Martin Flynn, November 25, 1966, in San Angelo, Texas. She is survived by her husband Buddy Neal Lemons, son Mason Ryan Lemons, daughter Emily Jordan Lemons, sister Alice Flynn, and many relatives from...

Mitchell "Mitch" Wayne Herd

October 31, 2022

Mitchell “Mitch” Wayne Herd, 71, of San Angelo went home to the Lord October 31, 2022.

A funeral service will be at Harper Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 5, 2022. He was a retired Correctional Officer and had trained and showed horses for 40 years. Mitch was born to Roy Herd and Geraldine Pruitt in...

William Robert Mabe Sr.

October 29, 2022

On Saturday, October 29, 2022, William Robert (Bill) Mabe, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior. Bill was born on January 29, 1928, in Itasca, Texas to William Terry Mabe and Ollie Bailey Mabe.

He is survived by the love of his life for 73 years, Jo Mabe of San Angelo; daughter Terry Stearns of...

Dr. Homer Allen Anderson

October 27, 2022

Dr Homer Allen Anderson Jr, 82, passed away October 27, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

Allen was born to his parents Homer and Annette Anderson on March 2, 1940 in San Angelo Tx. Allen grew up in San Angelo, he was a drum major at Central before he graduated. After high school Allen attended the University...

Vesta Isbill Kerley

October 27, 2022

Vesta Isbill Kerley, 94, of San Angelo, TX, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2022. Vesta attended San Angelo High School and was the valedictorian of her class. She married the love of her life Gene Kerley and had two sons, Gary and Greg Kerley. She was an avid bridge player and loved to dance.

She is...

Norma Jean Taylor Healey

October 26, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norma Jean Taylor Healey of San Angelo. Norma passed away on October 26, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born on January 7, 1958, in Dallas, TX, to parents James and Jane (Sampert) Taylor.

Norma spent her...

Dr. Jim Bob Brame

October 26, 2022

On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, after 93 years of a full life, Dr. Jim Bob Brame peacefully died surrounded by his family in San Angelo, Texas. Jim Bob was born a member of the “Greatest Generation” on February 7, 1929, at his home in Goose Creek, Texas to mother Frankie Edwards Brame and father Richard Arthur Brame. It would...

Jimmie Brenek

October 25, 2022

Jimmie Brenek, a long-time resident of Vancourt, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. He was born on April 2, 1940, in San Angelo to the late Alfonse & Albina Brenek. Jimmie graduated from San Angelo High School and began his life long love of farming cotton & milo.

Jimmie’s early jobs included driving a...

Jerry Don Arthur

October 23, 2022

Jerry Don Arthur was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He died peacefully in his home on October 23rd, 2022.

He was born on May 9th 1943 in San Angelo, TX. He met the love of his life, Bonnie Jean Bluemel, while attending Christoval High School, and they were married for 60 years. He was...

Gene L. Kopecky

October 23, 2022

Eugene “Gene” Lamar Kopecky, Jr., 72, of San Angelo, Texas passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, in San Angelo.

Gene was born April 5, 1950, to Beth & Lamar Kopecky in Midland, Texas. He graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1968. He attended college at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas.

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David Luis Garcia

October 21, 2022

David Luis Garcia, passed away on October 21, 2022, at the age of 48.

David was born on April 23,1974, in San Angelo, Tx to Luis and Martha Garcia.

David graduated from Angelo State University with a degree in English. He enjoyed cooking and listening to podcasts.

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Vance W. Palmer

October 21, 2022

Vance W. Palmer passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at the age of 80 in San Angelo. Vance was born December 18, 1941, in San Angelo to William Lindsey (Bill) Palmer, Jr. and Beulah Ruth Dobson. Vance graduated from San Angelo Central High in 1960, where he met Sammie Speegle while she was working in the attendance office. They...

Alfrieda Debus Braden

October 20, 2022

Alfrieda Debus Braden, 98, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 20, 2022. She was born on January 4, 1924 to John and Amelia Schwertner Debus at their home in Runnels County, TX. Alfrieda and her family moved to Wall in her early childhood where she grew up working on the family farm. She was the oldest of...

Garland Weston Haynes

October 20, 2022

Garland Weston Haynes, 75, passed away on October 20.2022, from Alzheimer's. He fought this fight for over 12 years.

Garland was born in Brownwood, Tx on May 13, 1947. He moved to Brady, Tx the following year where he attended Brady schools and graduated from high school in 1965. Garland attended ASU and then joined the Army...

James "Jim" Scarbrough

October 18, 2022

James ‘Jim’ Alton Scarbrough, of San Angelo, passed away on October 18, 2022 at the age of 82.

Jim was born on September 6, 1940, in Mexia, Texas to parents Alton and Lois (Dobbs) Scarbrough. He married the love of his life, Connie Driskell on July 11, 1965. Together they built a beautiful family which included three...

Roy Afton Long

October 17, 2022

Afton was born February 22, 1951, the 5th of 8 children to Neoma and Shorty Long. He was a lifelong resident of San Angelo.

Afton was a used car salesman in his early years before owning and operating his own wrecker service. During this time, he made many lifelong friends.

Afton was preceded in death...

Oscar Guerra Flores

October 15, 2022

Oscar Guerra Flores, 83, of San Angelo Texas passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Church services will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. with military honors. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Harper Funeral Home.

Oscar was born in San Angelo, Texas on February 9, 1939, to...

Joseph Walter Emery

October 15, 2022

Joseph Walter Emery passed away peacefully at home on October 15,2022 after a battle with cancer. He knew he was wrapped in prayer sent by many friends and had his loving family by his side.

He was born on March 14, 1940, to the late Joe and Mildred (Simpson) Emery. He was raised in Sterling City Tx,...