John Wesley Cheatham, 56, of San Angelo passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at home after a lengthy illness.
He was the first born son to Tony Oliver and Fayla Rae Blasdell Cheatham on September 2, 1960.
John married Amy Diane Harlin on February 18, 1977. They had a daughter, Jennifer Diane. John married Barbara Butler Cosper on May 29, 1992 in Christoval, Texas.
He worked his entire life in the oilfield as a gas compressor mechanic and pumper. He retired in 2014 due to his health. John was also a volunteer firefighter in Eldorado for seventeen years.
John loved to fish, hunt game and rattlesnakes. He also loved golf, and took great pride in his vegetable garden each year.
He was also proud of his 12 grandchildren: 3 boys and 9 girls: Jamy, Josey, Joany, Leeland, Kaydence, Christian, Keldon, Chloe, Morgan, Ava, Annabel and Harker.
He is survived by his spouse Barbara, his daughters: Jennifer Diane Halliburton (John); Jacqueline Rae Pace (Jason) of Brownwood. His children Clinton Don Cosper of Ft. Stockton, Christina Cosper Zitting(Parley), Whit Cosper(Rebecca) of Edmond, OK. His mother, Fayla Rae Blasdell Cheatham and his maternal grandmother Fay Imogen Donaldson Blasdell. His sister Vicky Lynn Marchese and her children: Tasha Luckeydoo (Michael) and Joseph of Florida. His brother Erik Edward Cheatham (Jennifer), their three sons Dustin and spouse Tollie, Brandon and Zackery.
John was preceded in death by his first wife, Amy, his father Tony, his paternal grandparents Richard E. and Allie Velma Trotter Cheatham. His maternal grandfather, Raymond Irving Blasdell.
A visitation will be held Monday, May 1, 2017 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Harper Funeral Home. The Graveside service will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Fairmount Cemetery.

Eddie Lou Neel. Precious mother, teacher, and friend took her place In the Celestial Choir on April 28th 2017. Her beautiful voice will resound forevermore in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Eddie Lou was born June 26th 1923 in Ft. Worth, Texas. She attended Poly Tech High School where she fell in love with choral music. Her first love was piano, but her God given voice was hard to ignore and her teachers encouraged her to do both. She entered North Texas State College and received a Bachelors and Masters degree in Music Ed. Her freshman year at NT, she tried out for the chorus and made the top choir. Her voice captured all who listened and she was given the major solo in many of the school productions.
After receiving her Masters, Eddie Lou had a great interest in opera. She applied and was accepted into Juilliard School of Performing Arts in New York. While In New Your she tried out for a Broadway musical and received the understudy part in " Song of Norway".
After a year in the Big Apple, Eddie Lou's parents wanted her home and being a Texas girl, she was ready. She began her teaching career in Crane, Texas and shortly after was recruited by newly established Howard County Jr. College in Big Spring. There she taught teacher education courses and one class called Radio Broadcasting. It was in that class where she met a cute Gl, home from the war, named Duke Neel. He could sing, play any instrument, and most importantly he was a great dancer. After winning an essay contest describing their courtship, the couple were married June 25th 1948 in Hollywood California on the Popular Radio Program "Bride and Groom."
Eddie Lou and Duke moved to San Angelo shortly after their marriage and Eddie Lou starting teaching at McGill Elementary (a county school then). Shortly after she was asked to be the first choir director at the newly built Lee Jr. High. She taught at Lee until the birth of their daughter.
Eddie Lou had an Illustrious career with the SAISD. She returned to teaching music at McGill and Alta Loma and in 1962 was asked to be the Music Coordinator for the entire district. If you were a music student in the 60's through the 80's you will remember Eddie Lou for the extravagant music festivals she coordinated at the coliseum and the Sarah Bernhardt. Always with a theme in mind, she and her talented music teachers managed to corral over 1000 fifth and sixth graders and produce an evening of song and dance like no other. Later she initiated the Music Memory program where students all over the district could compete and win trophies for their ability to identify various musical works and composers.
Eddie Lou received many honors during her tenue as Music Coordinator. She was chosen to be a part of a team with the Peabody Conservatory of Music, and the Drake University Summer Arts Festival. She also received the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge award presented by a group of State Supreme Court Justices, Veterans and other service organizations.
During her 52 years as a teacher and supervisor, Eddie Lou never forgot her responsibility to her community. She served on the San Angelo Symphony Board, sang in her church choir, and played in the church hand bell group. She also played piano for her Wednesday night Bible Class and her Sunday School Class. One of her most memorable volunteer experiences was that of singing in the West Texas Rehabilitation Center fundraiser called "TEXAS TOAST". In it, she glorified the lowly "Horny Toad" with her operatic rendition of Camelot. The performance prompted a standing ovation.
Last, but not least, Eddie Lou was a caring neighbor, friend and family matriarch. Her energetic and tireless spirt prompted her to enjoy life to its fullest. She relished in the achievements of all but was especially proud of her two grandsons.
Eddie Lou was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Mineola Haug, her husband Duke Neel, one brother Harry Haug and 12 brothers and sisters in law whom she loved deeply.
She is survived by her daughter Nada Neel Huey and husband Bill Huey, two grandsons, BJ Huey and wife Natalie, Neel Huey and wife Kate, two great grandchildren , Jevin Huey and May Marie Huey and many beloved in laws, nieces and nephews. 
A visitation will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Harper Funeral Home. The Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at First United Methodist Church of San Angelo. 
The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Brookdale Assisted living, and Kindred Hospice for their loving care. They kept Eddie Lou singing her favorite song which is her message to all of us: 
"Sing a song everyday.
Keep your voices light and gay.
If everyone would sing a song.
Never would the world go wrong.
The family requests any memorials be made to the Eddie Lou Neel Scholarship Fund SAISD, the San Angelo Symphony, or Rust Street Ministries.

Peggy Joyce Terrell Tooker, 85, of San Angelo passed peacefully from this earth surrounded by her family on Friday, April 28, 2017 in San Angelo, Texas. Peggy was born in Lubbock, Texas on August 13, 1931 to Frank Buford and Myrtle Clarice Haynie Terrell. She graduated from Lubbock High School, and went attended Texas Tech University where she received Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees. She later attended North Texas University, where she received her Master’s Degree of Library Science.
She married Orrin Wendell Tooker in 1953 and they raised two children. During her lifetime, she taught school in New Deal, Lubbock, Springlake-Earth, and Abernathy. Peggy then pursued her career as a Librarian for Hale Center High School, Texas Tech University, South Plains Community College, and the Abernathy Public Library, and Woolworth Community Library in Jal, New Mexico. During the 1990’s, she managed the Hotze House Bed and Breakfast in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Peggy was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Honorary Teachers Society, Kappa Kappa Iota, Order of the Eastern Star, and the United Methodist Church. In her spare time, she loved reading, traveling, playing bridge and other games, and enjoying people, especially her family and friends.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers: Buford Elton Terrell, Lewis Preston Terrell, and Jimmie Glenn Terrell. She is survived by her daughter Suzanne Gates and her husband Steven; her son Kelly Tooker and wife Pamela; her grandson Derek Tooker and wife Jaymee; her great granddaughters Whitney and Lindzi Tooker; her great grandsons Erik and Zachary Tooker; her two nieces Fran Grogan and Kathy Terrell; and her three nephews Robert Terrell, Bill Terrell, and Randy Terrell. 
The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., Monday, May 1, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Baptist Memorials Chapel in San Angelo. On Thursday, May 4, 2017, there will be a Funeral Service at 10:00 A.M., at Abel Funeral Home in Abernathy, Texas, followed by private graveside services. 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a charity of your choice.

Willadene Campbell Varnadore, 89, of San Angelo, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017, in a local care center.
The family will receive friends Thursday, April 27, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Harper Funeral Home. 
A graveside service will be at 11:00 am Friday, April 28, in the Old Runnels Cemetery, with Mills Caraway officiating.
Willadene was born February 3, 1928, in Ballinger, TX to Dewey Arthur Campbell and Mamie Little Campbell. She graduated from San Angelo High School and soon married Johnny Lawrence Varnadore.
One of Willadene’s greatest gifts was to serve her country through the Civil Service in Washington D.C. at the Pentagon, more specifically in the War Department and Naval Research Laboratory. After the death of her husband Johnny, Willadene transferred to Webb Air Force Base in Big Spring and later to Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo where she eventually retired as a librarian.
Willadene was preceded in death by her husband Johnny, her parents Dewey and Mamie, a brother Winfred Campbell, and a grandson James Michael Varnadore. 
Willadene is survived by her son, Mike Varnadore of San Angelo; one granddaughter, April Lange and husband BJ and one great granddaughter, Caitlin, all of New Braunfels; nieces, Jan Campbell Bynum and Betsy Campbell Rutledge; nephews, Rick and Jason Campbell; all of the Turner relatives; and a host of friends and relatives. 

Our Precious Angel, Archer James Lombard went safely into the arms of Jesus on Friday, April 20, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Family will receive friends from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home. Private Services will be held. Survivors include his Parents, Tate and Paige Lombard, of San Angelo; and his Grandparents, Joe and Babs Lombard, of Canyon, TX and Blaine and Connie Massingill, of Comanche, TX. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Journey Bible Church in San Angelo.

Betty Ann Latham Gibbs, 84, of San Angelo left us to join Christ with loved ones who had gone before on April 20, 2017 in San Angelo. Betty was born January 21, 1933 in Rule, Texas to A.F. and Eula Belle McBroom McMinn. She grew up in Texarkana, Texas and graduated from Texarkana, Texas High School. Betty went on to attend Hardin Simmons University and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. She married Hervey Hillman Latham on June 18, 1955 in Texarkana, Texas and they shared 37beautiful years together before his death in 1992 and raised three children, Lu Ann, Elizabeth and Allen. They moved to San Angelo in 1962 and Betty taught for San Angelo Independent School District for 28 years, all of them at Robert E. Lee Junior High School. 
Betty was a proud, and very loud, supporter of the Lee Rebels, once winning the Faculty Spirit Award. She was a longtime member of Park Heights Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and raised her children. Later she and Hervey transferred to Southland Baptist Church. She sang in the choir there as well and also served as a Deacon. Betty loved her church and her church family.
She was a longtime member of the American Association of University Women, The San Angelo Retired Teachers Association, The Supper Club, and for many years sang with the Senior Saints Choir, a choir made up of members from many different churches, singing together at First Baptist Church.
She married Wallace Craig Gibbs on May 6, 2006 and they shared 9 years together. 
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Hervey Latham, her husband Wallace Gibbs, her daughter, Suzanne Latham, her brother, Frank McMinn and her Sister, Frances Graves. She is survived by her loving children, Lu Ann Troudt and husband Steve, of Devine, TX, Elizabeth O’Briant and husband Michael, of San Angelo, and Allen Latham, of San Angelo; her Step-daughter, Linda Hodges, of Pflugerville, TX; her Grandchildren, Mitchell O’Briant and his wife Callie, of Jacksboro, TX, Keller O'Briant and Cameron O’Briant, both of San Angelo, and Chelsea Latham and Robert Castillo, of Mineral Wells, TX. Betty is also survived by 2 Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and numerous friends, especially in the Baptist Memorial Community.
The Family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 P.M., - 7:00 P.M., Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be 1:00 P.M., Monday, April 24, 2017 at Southland Baptist Church with Rev. Jill Fulghum officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Bronte, Texas. Pall bearers for the service will be Keller O’Briant, Cameron O’Briant, Dale McDonald, Joe McManus, Kevin Huddleston, Bryan Elliott and Tommy Hiebert. Donations may be made to Meals for the Elderly or a charity of your choice.

Jake Lorenzo Garcia, 30, of San Angelo, Texas, entered into eternal peace on Monday, April 17, 2017.

Visitation is at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Harper Funeral Home. Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home.

Jake was a family man who loved everyone & was loved by everyone. His favorite pastime was spending time with his wife & kids. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Juanita Garcia; and his baby boys Jakob and Josiah. Jake is survived by his wife, Margo; and his five children; Nathan, Jake, Jr., Jalynn, Jayda and Jaycee; his mother and father Elsa and Alfredo Cantu; brothers Andrew, Eric and Leroy Garcia; also, seven nieces and nephews, numerous loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

"My baby boy, one day we'll see each other and be together again. Momma loves you always!"

"Baby, always know that I'm with you and love you Always and Forever No Matter What!"

Michael “Jake” Engle, 34 of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 16, 2017 in San Angelo after a lengthy illness. Jake was born September 25, 1982 in Van Horn, Texas to Mitch Engle and Mary Conoly. He attended schools in San Angelo and worked in various jobs in the construction business for many years. Jake was a loving son and father. He was always willing to help others in need. Jake was so kind hearted that he would give anyone the shirt off of his back if they needed it and he also gave the best hugs. In his younger days his spare time was spent playing ice and inline hockey. As an adult he enjoyed playing with his boys, fishing, hunting, joking around with people, playing video games and hanging out with his friends. We will dearly miss our beloved Jake, but his love and life will live on in our hearts forever! Jake was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Martha Conoly, his father, Mitch Engle and his daughter, Cadence Engle. He is survived by his mom, Mary Conoly and her fiancée, John Agee of San Angelo, his children, Aiden Engle, Bryce Engle and Peyton Coleman, all of San Angelo; his grandmother, Tomi Engle, of Kerrville, TX, his sister, Tinnie Engle, of Gilmer, TX; a special person who was like a second mom to him, Tracy Benge, of San Angelo; the mother of his children, Amy Brown, of San Angelo; and numerous other Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends. The Memorial Service will be at 2:00pm, Friday April 21, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Richardson officiating