Miss “June Bug” passed away on August 2, 2017 at The Springs Alzheimer Special Care Unit in San Angelo, TX. She was born June 24, 1929 to William Lewis and Mary Cassa Hazelett Harden in Penitas, TX. June is survived by two sons, Darrell Lynn Hatley and his wife, Diane, of San Angelo and Dusty Ray Hatley and his wife Cindy, of Burnet, TX. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Dusty Shawn Hatley, Casey Lee Hatley, Cory Ray Hatley, Stephanie Michelle Eller and Darrell Matthew Hatley and nine great grandchildren. June married Darrell Lee Hatley on June 12, 1949 in San Angelo, TX. She married Otto Rauch, Jr. on February 20, 1975 in Leon Springs, TX. June loved cooking, being outside and hunting and fishing. She was a country girl through and through. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her! The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00 P.M., - 7:00 P.M., Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home. The Graveside service will be 10:00 A.M., Friday, August 4, 2017 at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Rev. Bobby Rogers officiating. The family wishes to thank all the staff at The Springs Alzheimer Special Care Unit for their care and love. A special thank you to Samantha and the staff of Solaris Hospice.
Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at
www.harper-funeralhome.com

Judy Rhea Young Vick, 72, of San Angelo, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 23, 2017 in San Angelo. Judy was born May 17, 1945 in Lynwood, California to Ollie Young and Velma Thigpen Young. She grew up in San Angelo Texas and graduated from Central High School. Judy traveled the world as a Navy Wife, and lived many places, her favorite was Hawaii. Judy returned home to San Angelo in 1980. She went to work for Ethicon in 1982 and retired from there after 20 years. In her spare time, she loved watching classic movies, playing with her little dogs and collecting nick-knacks from all over the world. Judy was also an avid reader and loved murder mysteries and vampire stories. She was a loving daughter and mother who devoted her life to her family and her life and love will live on in our hearts forever! Judy was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, one son and a brother. She is survived by her Son, Stephen Vick and his wife Christina, of San Angelo; her 3 Grandchildren, Sion, Logan and Lillyan; her brother, J.D. Young and his wife Gloria, of San Angelo; and numerous other family members and close friends. The Memorial Service will be 7:00 P.M., Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel. 
Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at
www.harper-funeralhome.com

Kay Kennemer, 77, of San Angelo died Tuesday July 26, at her residence.
A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday August 5, at First Presbyterian Church with Joel Moore officiating. Arrangements are by Harper Funeral Home.
Kay was born July 22, 1940 in San Angelo to Morris Donald and Mary Fleming Kennemer. She graduated from St. Mary’s Hall in San Antonio, Sul Ross University in Alpine with a degree in Education, and later Texas Women’s University in Denton with a Masters Degree in Library Science. Kay taught English in Fort Hancock and was the first librarian and set up the library at the new John Glenn Junior High in San Angelo. She also taught English on the American Base in Sapporo, Japan, and then was named the Library Coordinator for eleven schools in Big Spring. She was a longtime Mary Kay Cosmetics Consultant. She loved the theater arts and participated in many productions of the Civic Theater in San Angelo and Big Spring. Kay was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her children, Kenneth Hepner and his wife Deanna of Midland, Angela Garlington and her husband Doug of Midland, and Danne Coffman and husband Mark of Lubbock. Grandchildren are Evan Robinson, Amanda Hepner, Connor Hepner, Katherine Garlington, Nathan Garlington and fiancée Sarah Wright, great grandchildren Talan, Ridley Ann, Miles, Brandon and Liam, two sisters Julie Brugger and husband Carl of Granite Shoals, and Donna Crisp and husband Richard of San Angelo. Kay is also survived by many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and their children.
Kay was devoted to her family and friends. She had a warm and loving heart, a keen mind, a beautiful smile, a wonderful sense of humor and an infectious laugh. She was a long-time volunteer to help people with drug abuse issues and has a long trail of friends she helped through hard times. She will be dearly missed.
Memorials may be made to the Fleming/Kennemer Memorial Chapter of the National Honor Society, at Falcon Early College High School, 4940 Founders Rd., Odessa TX 79762. A scholarship(s) for textbooks will be given in her name.

Carolyn Sue Harriss, 73 of San Angelo, Texas died on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee.
Born Thursday, September 23, 1943, in Owensboro, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Henry Clay King and the late Dorothy King. 
She worked as a Voter Register for the Election Commission.
She is survived by her husband, James R. Harriss of San Angelo, Texas; five daughters, Dorothy Amos of Grape Creek, Texas, Penny Waller (Randy) of Dyersburg, Tennessee, Margaret Ruthberg (Joe) of San Angelo, Texas, Daisy Harriss of San Angelo, Texas and Jennifer Winans of San Angelo, Texas; twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one daughter, Valarie Fay Aulman and one sister, Bonnie Rich.
Pallbearers will be Burton Waller, Wesley Campbell, Randy Waller, Anthony Lawhone, Joe Ruthberg and Dustin Banks.

Services are pending.

Helen Haggard, 85, of San Angelo, Texas passed away on July 23, 2017. Helen was the daughter of S. Sgt. George Dennis & Inez Keathley and grew up in Lamesa, Texas. She is proceeded in death by her best friend and love of her life of 64 years, R.E. Haggard. They were married on January 26, 1949. She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Seaton and husband Ronnie of Brownfield and Patti Yarbrough and husband Jimmy of San Angelo; and three grandchildren Matt Seaton (Cori) of San Angelo, Kristi Fields of Lubbock, and Steven Yarbrough (Kensie) of Mertzon. She was also blessed with 5 great-grandchildren and one on the way, Jameson Fields (6), Sawyer Fields (4), Finley Yarbrough (2), Brett Yarbrough (1), Rowen Seaton (1), and Palmer Seaton (due any day.)

Helen Haggard was a stay at home mother who loved working in the yard, painting, knitting, and various other crafts. Most of all she enjoyed reading her Bible and non-fiction books about religion and conservative politics. Her family was always the center of her life and brought her the most joy. Helen – Mom – Grand mommy – will be missed, but her family rejoices that she is finally healed from Alzheimer’s and is at peace.

Helen’s family would like to thank the amazing people at New Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care for their prayers and special love and attention they gave her in her final days.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 9:30 AM at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens

Earl Wayne Shahan, 87, of San Angelo, TX went into the light of heaven on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Shannon Hospital. Earl was born in San Angelo on April 11, 1930 to Roy Bynum Shahan and Gertrude Hagelstein Shahan. 

Earl served in the Army during the Korean War at Ft. Sill, OK from 1948 – 1951. He then went to the University of Texas and after graduating, started his career as a geologist with Exxon Co., U.S.A. In 1991, with a successful 36-year career behind him, he and his wife Gail retired in San Angelo. With nearly daily trips to the San Angelo Country Club for golf, fishing in Alaska, fly fishing in Colorado and New Mexico, hunting in Texas, Colorado, Idaho, and New Mexico – retirement was a success too. 

Earl is survived by his wife Gail Arnecke Shahan, two sons, David Shahan of Sarasota, FL., and Toby Shahan and wife Sue Anne of Ft. Worth, TX. He is also survived by siblings Norman Shahan and wife Rebecca of Lakeway, TX, Glenn Shahan and wife Linda of Killeen, TX., and Helen Shahan Adams of The Hills, TX. He also leaves behind six grandchildren and five great granddaughters. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter Cynthia Claire Shahan. 

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, CNA’s, and therapists at Senior Care and at Shannon Hospital for their wonderful care and kindness they gave to Earl. 

There will be a graveside memorial at Fairmount Cemetery on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Earl may be made to Angelo State University Athletics, ASU Station #11023, San Angelo, TX 76909. 
 

Lawrence (Larry) W. Pearson was welcomed home to the loving arms of Jesus on
April 26, 2017. Larry was a loving and faithful husband to Cathie Jo Sipe Pearson for 
almost 53 years. His children, Kevin Pearson and Cherie Pearson, were greatly loved 
and adored by their father. Larry is also survived by his sister Elizabeth (Babe) Chandler 
and brother Paul Pearson. Larry loved and held with great esteem for his family of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 
Larry was born July 19, 1937 in Mt. Vernon, WA to Walfred and Helen Pearson. He spent 34 years honorably and gladly serving his country in the military. He started in the Air Naval Reserve, transitioned to active duty Air Force and ended his career in the Air Force Reserves. By the time he retired he had achieved the prestigious rank of Chief Master Sergeant. 
Larry was a kind man and a friend to all he met, he knew no strangers. He was generous 
to a fault and had compassion towards others. He especially loved the animals his family 
had owned through the years.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Lawnhaven Cemetery at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the VFW or Wounded Warrior Project.

Yvonne Kahn of San Angelo went to Heaven July 13, 2017.
Service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday July 17, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home, Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery.
Yvonne was born September 1, 1935 in Winters, TX to William “Bill” and Jammie Maude (Hartley) Fowler.
She was Kind Hearted and always had a smile.
Married Martin Kahn Jan. 11th 1952 in Ballinger, TX and celebrated their 65th Anniversary this year.
She has lived in New Jersey and worked at Prentice-Hall Publishing, moved back to San Angelo worked at Patio Nursery, Martha’s Hallmark and Lowes in the Garden Dept.
Gardening was her passion.
Member and Treasurer of the Berean Baptist Church of Grape Creek.
Preceded in death by her Parents, Siblings, Jenell Sturgill, Billy Fowler, Nephew Jim Sturgill and Niece Martha Fowler.
Survived by Loving husband Marty, Nephews Gary and Danny, Niece Donna and 10 Great Nieces.
In Lieu of Flowers donations to be made to Saint Gabriel’s Hospice, Visiting Angels, or a Favorite Charity.