Tyler Ryan Grappe left us way too soon after only 38 years. He had a big heart and always had a soft spot for those who needed a hand in life. He loved all animals whether they walked or slithered.
Tyler proudly served his country in the Coast Guard. After completing his service, he found success working in the oil field industry as a salesman in the Victaulic Corporation. With his personality, quick wit, and charm he quickly made a name for himself in the profession.
If you ever met Tyler, you were touch by his levity and sincerity. You felt like you were the most important person in the world because you were.
Tyler leaves behind his beloved wife Kasi Grappe and the joy of his life, daughter Madison Grappe. His parents Steve and Shelly Grappe of Rockport, TX and his brother Austin Grappe of Corpus Christi, TX.
We all have a hole in our hearts with his untimely tragic passing.
His funeral service will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, January 23rd at Edmund Blvd. Baptist Church. A graveside service will be 2:00pm, Friday, January 24th at the Fulton Cemetery in Rockport, TX.

Loy “Duane” Kippes, age 73 of San Angelo, passed away on January 14, 2020 in San Angelo, TX.

He was born on November 30, 1946, in Brownwood, Texas. He worked for Reed/NOV for many years and worked at the State Park to tend to the longhorns after he retired.

Duane is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Connie Evans and his daughters, Lesley Kippes and Jennifer Heath.

He is survived by his grandchildren, Megan Kippes and her husband Derick Clark of San Angelo, Makaela Kippes and husband Alin Ibarra of North Richland Hills; his six great grandchildren; his dearest friend, Susan Oakley of San Angelo; his sister-in-law, Sharon Dougherty of San Angelo; and his brother-in-law, Lonnie Evans of Lubbock.

The family will visit and gather with friends of Duane to celebrate his life today, Friday, January 17th from 4 pm until 7 pm at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Arrangements are made by Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be left at www.robertmassie.com

In lieu of flowers the families suggests that memorials be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 1218 Arion Pkway #102 San Antonio, TX 78216

Cheryl Whittington, my beloved mother and friend, peacefully passed away at home January 14, 2020.
Services will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo.
In lieu of flowers (Sort of), please consider instead taking flowers to a loved one or stranger in a nursing home.

Maria S. Hernandez, 95, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020, in San Angelo, surrounded by her loving family.

Public viewing will from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM with the family receiving friends from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM Friday, January 17, 2020, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Maria's grandson, Martin Anthony Pedroza, officiating. Burial will at Fairmount Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hernandez was born November 20, 1924, in Ballinger. Maria has been a resident of San Angelo for 75 years. She worked for Carlsbad State School as a care provider retiring in 1989. Maria was member of the Church of God. She was a foster grandparent volunteer at Reagan Elementary School.

Survivors include four daughters, Adelmira Price, Ernestine Fleegal, Sofia Mendoza and Paulina Arias all of San Angelo; two sons, John Rodriguez of Fairbanks, California and Samuel Rodriguez of San Angelo; 23 grandchildren; 51 great grandchildren; and 14 great-great grandchildren. Maria was preceded in death by a daughter, Dalia Pedroza; a brother; 6 sisters; 6 grandchildren.

James Alton Adkinson was born on March 27, 1950 and passed away on January 13, 2020.

James Troy Wright was born on August 20, 1940 and passed away on January 14, 2020.

Our much-loved Harold George McEwen, 77, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 11, 2020. Harold was born in San Angelo Texas on December 18, 1942 to George and Buster McEwen. He graduated from Lakeview High School In 1961 and attended Angelo State University and Texas Tech University. He Married Marilyn Kay Cox on March 19, 1965. He was one of the hardest and most honest workers you would have ever known. He began his career in banking at Texas Commerce in San Angelo and moved to First National Bank of Sonora. After more than forty years of banking he decided to retire to the beautiful hill country of Fredericksburg, Texas. Harold love to fish, travel in his motorhome and enjoy life with his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by his wife Marilyn, beloved daughter Michelle and her husband Key Simon of Weatherford, TX, his adored granddaughters Ashley Simon of San Angelo, TX and Tiffany Callahan and her husband Trey of Midland, TX and his best friend and buddy, Ray Baker.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 2 PM at Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Harold was a blessing to have here on earth and will be truly missed by all who knew him.

On Sunday, January 12th, 2020 Clifford Ray Baker passed away. He was born in San Angelo, TX, on August 11th, 1960 to Johnny Baker and Wanda (Bruton) Baker; he was their only child. Cliff was a talented artist and guitarist; he also loved cooking outside and making barn wood arts and crafts. He loved kids and animals, especially his pitbull Dixie. Cliff lived life on his terms.

He was preceded in death by both parents and grandparents, Denver & Lois Bruton and Jake & Ruth Baker.

He is survived by his fiancé Bonnie Crook, his uncle Donnie (Kay) Bruton, aunt Janice Keating, daughter Kamari (Baker) Stark, grandchildren Jacob Edwards & Aimee Stark, stepdaughter Patricia Bolen and her family, cousins Donnie & Kevin Bruton, Troy Keating and Yvonne Tinney.

Thanks to all the ICU staff at San Angelo Community Medical Center for all their care for Cliff.

No services are planned.

Ida Virginia Pillsbury, 87, formally of San Angelo, passed away on January 2, 2020 in North Carolina. Virginia was born March 25, 1932 in Piedmont, SC to Roy and Ollie Maude Owens. She married the love of her life Paul Duane Pillsbury on October 26, 1985. They shared 31 years together before his death on October 26, 2016. Paul served his country proudly, and Virginia was proud being a military wife. She loved traveling, and especially taking lots of trips to see her children. Virginia was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Diane Jones and husband Ross, Gloria Barnett, Wanda Griggs and husband Michael, Joy Norman and her husband David, and a daughter in law Lauri Garrett; 2 sisters, Elaine Northway and Barbara McDonald; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.
The Memorial Service will be 12:00 PM, Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Jill Fulghum officiating.