Obituaries

Sybil Day Connell

Sybil Day Connell

Nov 30, 2016

Sybil Day Connell, 80, of San Angelo, Texas, went to be with the Lord at 7:30 am on November 30, 2016. Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, she was preceded in death by her first husband of 20 years, Dean Cope; brother Carroll Day; sister Jackie Day Mayfield and her husband Richard; brother-in-law Earl Maxwell; sons Dennis Cope and Clayton...

Marjorie  Thornton

Marjorie Thornton

Nov 27, 2016

Marjorie Thornton passed on November 27, 2016 being reunited with her Lord and family in eternal life. Marjorie was born on October 6, 1928 in Hempstead, Texas. She is preceded by her parents Robert and Irie Cox, and sister Josephine Gaunt. She is survived by her daughter Suzanne Drawbaugh of Chantilly, Virginia, and son Kevin Thornton of San Angelo,...

Bobby L. Dear Jr.

Bobby L. Dear Jr.

Nov 26, 2016

Bobby Lynn Dear, Jr., 46, of San Angelo, went home to the Lord on November 26, 2016. He was born in Midland, TX on December 7, 1969. Bobby was a beloved son, a loving father, the “funny” uncle, a caring brother and cousin, and a best friend to many. Left behind to forever cherish his memory are his parents,...

Pam "Juju" Farris

Pam "Juju" Farris

Nov 23, 2016

Pamela “Pam” Griffin Farris, 70, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 in San Angelo. Pam, lovingly known as “JuJu” to most of the world, was born February 4, 1946 in San Angelo, Texas to Buster R. and Novie H. Griffin. She was preceded in death by her mother Novie, her father...

Lori L. Potter

Lori L. Potter

Nov 22, 2016

Lori Lynn (Rascoe) Potter was born on Sunday, November 12, 1961 in San Angelo, TX to Clyde M. Rascoe and Joanie (Bringolf) Rascoe. She spent her childhood years with the neighborhood kids who later on became lifelong friends. Lori graduated from Central High School in May 1980. She graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1985 with...

Polly O'Neal

Polly O'Neal

Nov 18, 2016

Polly O’Neal, 91, of San Angelo, TX passed from death to eternal life in Christ Jesus on November 18, 2016. A Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Harper Funeral Home Chapel. The Worship Celebration of her life is planned for 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Southland Baptist...

Paul Lovelace Draper

Paul Lovelace Draper

Nov 17, 2016

Paul L. Draper III passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Paul was born in Tahoka, Texas on September 28, 1948 to Paul and Mildred Draper. The family moved to San Angelo where he grew up and graduated from Central High School. After graduating high school Paul joined the Navy to serve during the Vietnam War. Paul received the...

Jim Grady Garmon

Jim Grady Garmon

Nov 15, 2016

Jim Grady Garmon of Wall, Texas, age 73, took his last breath here on earth and his first one in Heaven on November 15, 2016. Surrounded by his loving family, Jim peacefully went to be with his best friend and Savior, Lord Jesus Christ at a local nursing home. Jim was born in Wall, Texas on May 15, 1943...

Dwight William Thacker

Dwight William Thacker

Nov 13, 2016

Dwight William Thacker, 36, of San Angelo formerly of Bellville, TX., joined the Lord on Sunday, November 13, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Dwight, affectionately known as Dub, was born August 4, 1980 in Houston, Texas to Sharon Eileen Perry Thacker and Larry Thomas Thacker. He graduated from Bowie High School in Austin in 1998. Dub lived and...

Donna Kay Killam Longest

Donna Kay Killam Longest

Nov 11, 2016

Donna Kay Killam Longest, 65, of San Angelo went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Fri., Nov. 11, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. She was the second daughter of four children born to David “D.T.” and Vida Lois Killam in Tom Green County on May 30, 1951. Kay was married to Steve Robertson and...

Frieda Annie Weise Gross

Frieda Annie Weise Gross

Nov 7, 2016

Frieda Annie Weise Gross passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016. Frieda was born in New Bern in Williamson County, Texas to Robert Weise and Pauline Thessimeier Weise. She was the youngest of fourteen children. She became a child of God through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on April 6, 1917. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran...

Wade L. Ford

Wade L. Ford

Nov 7, 2016

Wade L. Ford, 83, passed away at 6:47 P.M. surrounded by family on November 7, 2016, at San Angelo Community Medical Center. He was born on January 22, 1933, in San Angelo to Wade Ozelle and Zula Mae Armour Ford. He graduated from Lake View High School in 1951 and attended San Angelo College. Wade was a corporal in...

Mary Zelma Henry

Mary Zelma Henry

Nov 6, 2016

“Mary” Zelma Henry ran into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, November 6, 2016 while in a local care facility at the age of 100. Mary was a beloved Daughter, Sister, Wife, Daughter in law, Mother, Mother in law, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin, and dear Friend. Her funeral service will be on Thursday, November 10,...

Harlan R. "Ronnie" Welch

Harlan R. "Ronnie" Welch

Nov 6, 2016

Harlan R. (Ronnie) Welch passed away on November 6, 2016 at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo. Ronnie was born in Temple, Texas to Tully and Eunice Welch on July 28, 1942. He graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1961 and joined the Marine Corps soon after, serving in Japan and Korea before earning an honorable discharge...

Reagan Benjamin "Benjie" Bennett

Reagan Benjamin "Benjie" Bennett

Oct 28, 2016

Reagan Benjamin “Benjie” Bennett, 67, of San Angelo passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 in San Angelo. Benjie was born December 6, 1948 to R.B. Bennett, Jr. and Dorothea Teel Vandevanter. He grew up in San Angelo and after graduating from Rankin High School joined the United States Marine Corp. Benjie served his country proudly and honorably in Battery...

Margaret June Alvey

Margaret June Alvey

Oct 28, 2016

Margaret “Peggy” June Goodman Alvey entered her Heavenly home on Friday, October 28, 2016 in a local care facility at the age of 84. A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 1 at Harper Funeral Home from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. A graveside service for Margaret June Goodman Alvey will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 2 at...

Paul Duane Pillsbury

Paul Duane Pillsbury

Oct 26, 2016

Paul Duane Pillsbury, 65, of San Angelo went home to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in San Angelo. Paul was born August 2, 1951 in Key West Florida to Rowland and Shirley Pillsbury. He graduated from R.B. Stall High School in Charleston, S.C., then enlisted in the United States Navy when he was 17...

Elisa N. Garcia

Elisa N. Garcia

Oct 25, 2016

Our sweet little angel and princess Elisa Nevaeh Garcia went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 in San Angelo surrounded by her loving family. Elisa was born July 6, 2014 in San Angelo, Texas to Abel and Lupe Garcia. A true miracle at birth she was a fighter from the day she was born and...

Diana Elizabeth  Shawn

Diana Elizabeth Shawn

Oct 22, 2016

Diana Elizabeth Shawn, 99, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2016, in San Angelo. Diana was born August 20, 1917 in Camden, New Jersey to Anthony and Katherine Bulich. She grew up in Catskill, New York and graduated from Catskill High School. Diana became a loving homemaker and raised three beautiful children,...

Ronald Dean Strain

Ronald Dean Strain

Oct 21, 2016

Ronald (Ronnie) Dean Strain of San Angelo, TX passed away unexpectedly at the age of 61. Ronnie resided in San Angelo, TX. Ronald passed away during a tragic fishing accident on Friday Oct. 21 2016. He was fishing at Lake Nasworthy, a common favorite past time with his best little fishing buddy and grandson, Braxton Jewell who also passed...