Obituaries

Opal Lee Golder

Opal Lee Golder

Jan 28, 2016

Opal “Lee” Golder was born in 1919 in Louisville, Kentucky. Lee graduated from an all girls’ high school where she was a diligent student and loved playing tennis. Following graduation, she worked in the office of an insurance company until she met and married the young ministerial student who came to speak one Sunday evening at the Baptist Church...

Gerald Wyatt

Gerald Wyatt

Jan 28, 2016

On January 28, 2016, Heaven received a very special man, Gerald Alfred Wyatt (83), who lost his battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born July 13, 1932 in Fargo, North Dakota to Bowden George Wyatt and Margaret Haagenson Wyatt. Gerry grew up in Sabin, Minnesota where his father and grandfather ran a general store. Tutored by grandma and...

Calvin Browning Mcgowan

Calvin Browning Mcgowan

Jan 23, 2016

Calvin Browning McGowan, 90 of San Angelo died Saturday January 23, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family. Following a private graveside service at Fairmount Cemetery a memorial service for Cal will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Honorary pallbearers will be Victor Paul White, Dr. Paul Hudman, Linda Taylor, and...

Daniel  W. Jansa

Daniel W. Jansa

Jan 22, 2016

Daniel Wayne Jansa, 71, went to be with his Lord early Friday morning January 22, 2016 after a fifteen month battle with pancreatic cancer. Daniel was born on August 4, 1944 to Charlie and Olga (Ripple) Jansa in Rowena, Texas. He grew up on a cotton farm east of Lowake. Daniel graduated high school in 1962 from St. Joseph...

Paul Leo Laplante

Paul Leo Laplante

Jan 22, 2016

Paul L. LaPlante, 91, of San Angelo, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 22, 2016. Paul was born March 21, 1924, to Edward and Beulah LaPlante in White Horse, South Dakota, on the Lakota Indian Reservation. After working many years at Smith Construction in Michigan, he retired and moved to San Angelo,...

Steve C. Ybarra

Steve C. Ybarra

Jan 21, 2016

Steve C. Ybarra, Jr.,71, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 21, 2016 in San Angelo. The Rosary will be 6:00 P.M., Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel. The Funeral Mass will be 10:00 A.M., Monday, January 25, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Joey Faylona as celebrant. Burial...

James "Jim" E. Kavanagh

James "Jim" E. Kavanagh

Jan 18, 2016

A light went out with the passing of Jim Kavanagh, 73, on January 18, 2016. Jim was born on April 19, 1942 in Dallas, Texas, to James and Michelina (Butera) Kavanagh. Jim was the rarest of men: strong, reliable, trustworthy, giving and caring, with a set of principles that could not be compromised, especially when it concerned the welfare...

Bonnie Fay White-Williams

Bonnie Fay White-Williams

Jan 12, 2016

Bonnie Fay White-Williams went to be with her heavenly father on January 12, 2016 at her home peacefully in her sleep. Bonnie went to join her parents, husbands, brother and sisters, and her beloved daughter Rebecca Casper. Bonnie owned and operated Bonnie’s Upholstery in San Angelo for many years. She was also a long time member of Immanuel Baptist...

Carey Ellen Miller Lozano

Carey Ellen Miller Lozano

Jan 10, 2016

Lozano, Carey Ellen Miller, 33 of San Angelo went to be with the Lord, on January 10, 2016 in San Angelo. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., Friday, January 15, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike...

John E. Nelson

John E. Nelson

Jan 10, 2016

Minister John E. Nelson, 76, of San Angelo went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 10, 2016 in San Angelo. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 1:00 P.M., Thursday, January 21, 2016 at New Birth Full Gospel...

Robert "Bob" Eugene Bailey

Robert "Bob" Eugene Bailey

Jan 2, 2016

Robert “Bob” Eugene Bailey of Richardson, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior January 2, 2016 at the age of 71 in San Angelo, Texas. He was born April 10, 1944 in Waco, Texas to John Morris and Cleo Bailey. He married Judy Lawson on August 3, 1974. Bob is survived by his daughter Susan Bailey Beaty...

Marieta Joy Anz

Marieta Joy Anz

Jan 2, 2016

SAN ANGELO - Marieta Joy Williams Anz, “Grandmommie/Momja,” entered into the presence of her Savior Saturday, January 2, 2016. She was born to James Rueben Williams and Ruby Hollowell Williams on April 4, 1930 in Sweetwater, Texas. She spent the majority of her life in Sweetwater, where she graduated from high school. In Sweetwater she met the love of...

Annetta M. Lupton

Annetta M. Lupton

Dec 26, 2015

Annetta Maurine Lupton, 95, of San Angelo, went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2015. Annetta was born on April 21, 1920, in Decatur, Texas, to Robert Ray Lacey and wife Laura McElreath Lacey. She was the oldest of four children, all of whom remained very close throughout the years. She spent the first few years of...

Julie Peyton Davis Price

Julie Peyton Davis Price

Dec 26, 2015

Julie Peyton Davis Price, 87, of San Angelo died on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at home. Julie was born July 16, 1928 to Delia Fondren Greaves and John Dan Davis in Meridian, Mississippi. She was the first child of four girls. Growing up she attended schools in Jackson, Ms., and Port Gibson, Ms., where she was senior class president,...

Jonathon H. "Jonny" Emmons

Jonathon H. "Jonny" Emmons

Dec 24, 2015

Jonathon H. “Jonny” Emmons, 58, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 24, 2015 in San Angelo. The family will receive friends from 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M., Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel. The Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel...

Raymond W. Taylor, Sr.

Raymond W. Taylor, Sr.

Dec 13, 2015

Raymond W. Taylor, Sr., 88, of San Angelo passed away, Sunday, December 13, 2015 in San Angelo. The Graveside service will be 3:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. A celebration of his life will be at Coney Island, 212 N. Chadbourne immediately following the service. Raymond Taylor was born in San Angelo, Texas on August...

Vena Ellen Cunningham Benes

Vena Ellen Cunningham Benes

Dec 9, 2015

Our beloved Vena Ellen Cunningham Benes, 90 returned to her heavenly home on December 9, 2015. Vena was born August 23, 1925 in Miles, Texas to Dick and Bessie Cunningham. She attended Miles High School. Vena married James R. Benes, Sr. in Ballinger, TX on November 13, 1943. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, sewing and taking care...

Ernest Carroll Swafford

Ernest Carroll Swafford

Dec 6, 2015

Ernest Carroll Swafford, Sr., 88, of San Angelo went to be with his Maker Sunday, December 6, 2015. Born in Hobart, Oklahoma on April 16, 1927 to Asa and Edna Swafford, and raised in Marshall, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Alta Swafford, and two siblings, Clifford Swafford, and Glenn Swafford and wife Jenny. Ernest...