Obituaries

Jan 21, 2025

Joel Burton (Burt) Terrill passed away on January 21, 2025. He was the son of Clarence and Margaret Terrill, born in 1941 in San Angelo. Burt and his twin brother, Burl, along with their sister Barbara (Rowland), have enjoyed a long lifetime of friendship all the way to his final day. He was preceded in death by his wife...

Jan 21, 2025

Ponda Bright-Rodrigue, age 78, peacefully passed away with her loved ones by her side on January 21, 2025, in San Angelo, Texas. She was born on November 6, 1946, in Amarillo, Texas, to Sam and Birdie Bell Bright.

Ponda is preceded in death by her parents and her sister-in-law, Patricia Bright. She is survived by...

Jan 21, 2025

Christopher Aaron Vargas, 25 of San Angelo Texas, went to be with our heavenly father on January 21, 2025.

Aaron was born on June 15, 1999, to Alex and Suzanne Vargas in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Shortly after, the family moved to Grape Creek Texas, where he spent his entire childhood making memories and forever friendships....

Jan 21, 2025

Hilaire Michelle “Mickie” Richey, 79, of San Angelo passed away on January 21, 2025. Mickie was born on December 26, 1945 to Dr. Louis and Bonita (Crossnay) Girard in Washington, DC. She was the oldest of six siblings. Her family moved to Oyster Bay, New York while her father was completing his residency in New York City at Saint...

Jan 20, 2025

John Pete (Johnny, John P.) Kouvelis, 94, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the Crest Baptist Retirement Center.

Funeral Information:

• Viewing will be Friday January 24, 2025, family will be present from 2pm-4pm at Harper Funeral Home, 2606 Southland Blvd., San Angelo, TX 76904.

• Trisagion service 6 p.m....

Jan 20, 2025

Wanda Ann Thompson Green, 78, went to be with the Lord Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Visitation will be 6PM – 8PM Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at Harper Funeral Home. The home-going service will be at 11AM Friday at St. Paul Baptist Church, San Angelo, TX. Burial service will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Wanda Ann...

Jan 18, 2025

David Timothy (Tim) Edwards, 78, passed away on January 18, 2025. He was born November 29, 1946 in San Antonio, TX to Reverend and Mrs. Glen Edwards. He grew up in Pecos, TX.

Tim studied Political Science at Baylor University in Waco, TX through his junior year, then transferred to LSU for his...

Jan 18, 2025

Minnis Wayne Trull, affectionately known by all as “Buddy” or “Bud,” went home to the Lord on January 18, 2025. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother and friend, Bud was 85 years old at the time of his passing.

Bud was born on July 24, 1939, to Oscar and Gertrude Trull. After graduating from Friars...

Jan 17, 2025

David Arlis Hoelscher, 73, died peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025.

David was born March 10, 1951 to Fred and Joy Hoelscher. David was a proud cotton farmer. He grew up in the early years of St. Lawrence. The oldest boy in a family of seven kids, he was driving a tractor, changing water, running a feed...

Jan 17, 2025

Ronald Wayne Hines, age 77, passed away on January 17, 2025 in San Angelo, TX. He was born on July 26, 1947 in Perryton, TX to Wayne Hines and Lilly Newingham Hines.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 404 E, Poplar...

Jan 16, 2025

With deep faith and the promises of eternal life, Darrell Halfmann passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 62 years.

Darrell was born on July 4th, 1962, to Delbert and Betty Jean Halfmann. They brought him home to Stiles, Texas, outside of the farming community...

Jan 16, 2025

Wayne Eldon King was born in Cleves, Ohio on October 11, 1937, to Ferrell (Owens) Rector and Lee Thomas King.

After graduation from Taylor High School in Cleves, Ohio, he joined the United States Army. He was sent to Defense Language Institute in Monterey California studying Russian (1959) and Vietnamese (1967). Wayne was stationed at...

Jan 15, 2025

Charles Sebesta, 67, of San Angelo, TX, passed away on January 15, 2025 after his fourth battle with cancer.

Charles was born on February 28, 1957 to B.J. and Patsy Sebesta in San Antonio, TX. After graduating from Central High School, he went on to major in Building Construction Technology at TSTC in Waco. After...

Jan 14, 2025

Marilyn Frances (Itz) Bumann, age 80, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025 in San Angelo, TX. She was born March 22, 1944 in Fredericksburg, TX to Paul and Elizabeth Itz. They later moved to Wall, TX where she grew up. She graduated from Wall High School in 1962. On June 12, 1965, she married Jon Bumann, and they were together...

Jan 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Johnie Smith, a loving mother and grandmother, who was born on September 10, 1939, and left us on January 14, 2025 in her home surrounded by family. Johnie resided in San Angelo, Texas, where she lived a full and meaningful life serving the community. She was a devoted...

Jan 11, 2025

Duke was born in San Angelo Texas July 31, 1946, to the late William B and Mary Glover Wilson. He graduated from Central High School Class of 1965 and went on to attend Texas A&M University. After being drafted he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He returned to San Angelo, graduating from Angelo State...

Jan 11, 2025

Rosalia Cortez, 85, a beacon of unwavering faith and boundless love, passed peacefully on January 11, 2025, in San Angelo, Texas, with family at her side. She was born on February 24, 1939, in Ballinger, Texas.

Rosalia’s early years were filled with the joys of family and the formation of bonds that would last her entire life....

Jan 9, 2025

Phil Tucker arrived in his heavenly home on January 9, 2025, in San Angelo Texas.

Phil was born on December 6, 1945 in Clovis, N.M. Phil graduated from Tulia High School in 1964, and played in the Texas High School All State Game after graduation. Phil was recruited by all of the South West Conference...

Jan 9, 2025

Michael Edward Howell, lovingly known as "Bob," passed away on January 9th, 2025, in Dallas, Texas at the age of 48. He was born on November 16, 1976, in Midland, Texas, to his parents Michael Howell and Arcelia Molinar.

Michael spent his early years in Midland before moving to San Angelo, Texas. A proud graduate...

Jan 9, 2025

Homer Wilburn "Bill" Phillips passed into the loving arms of his Savior on January 9, 2025. He was 96 years old. Bill was born on September 17, 1928 in Abilene,TX to parents Minnie Maudeen and William Adra Phillips. He had been a resident of San Angelo for 51 years.

Bill grew up in Abilene, TX....