Michael L. Campbell (nick-named Mikki), 66, of San Angelo went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, February 25, 2017 in San Angelo. Michael was born October 12, 1950 in Los Angeles, CA to Lynnwood Campbell and Luella Meeks. He grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from David Starr Jordan High School. Mikki served his country proudly in the United States Air Force for 20 years from 1971 to 1991 doing Security Forces. After retirement from the U.S. Air Force, he joined the San Angelo Police… Department in 1991 and became an officer in 1992. He later moved into Civil Service and retired from there in 2016. Mikki married Helen B. Dozier on December 16, 1980 and they shared 36 beautiful years together. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother who devoted his life to his family, his country and his community. He was a servant to everyone and above all God. He never stopped going out of his way to help anyone during his lifetime. Mikki was a devoted member of his church the Christian House of Prayer, where he served as an usher and was a member of Total Men’s Fellowship. He was also a member of the “Blue Knights” motorcycle group. He had many passions in life. He played all sports and loved to tell everyone he was a true “Athlete.” Mikki was an avid sports enthusiast and loved the San Francisco 49’ers and the L.A. Lakers. In his spare time, he enjoyed working on vintage cars and motorcycles, assembling model cars, numerous other hobbies and especially getting a baked potato and tea at McAllister’s at least once a week. Mikki’s legacy of love and compassion for others will be carried in all our hearts forever and we will dearly miss him. Mikki was preceded in death by his parents. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Helen B. Campbell, of San Angelo; his Son, Michel-Pul Campbell and his wife, Karla, of Dallas, TX; his Grandchildren, Brandon Michael Campbell, Sean Allen Campbell, and Ryland James Campbell, all of Dallas, TX; his Brothers and Sisters, Hazziz Ali and his wife Andrea, of Los Angeles, Jacqueline Henderson and her husband Larry, of Las Vegas, N.V., Patricia Williams, of Los Angeles, Anthony Cook and his wife Rose, of San Antonio, TX, and Don Turner and his wife Ronda, of El Paso, TX; numerous nieces and nephews; Special Friends, Michael Constancia, Virgis Cutler, George Smith, Shila Wu, Brian Bylsma, and many other special friends and family. The Funeral Service will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, March 4, 2017 at The First Christian Church in San Angelo with Dr. Ralph F. Dawkins officiating. Interment will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
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Dennis Lance Winterrowd, age 77 from San Angelo, Texas, departed from this life to be with his Heavenly Father on February 28, 2017. He was born October 23, 1939 in Big Spring, Texas to Ross Earl and Sarah Edith Winterrowd, and lived most of his life in West Texas. He was married June 30, 1961 to his beloved wife, Mary Read Winterrowd, also of Big Spring, and they recently celebrated 55 years of marriage. Dennis was a graduate of Pecos High School and Angelo State University. Dennis climbed… the ranks at Ethicon, Inc. in San Angelo, Texas, starting as a Class C electrician, and retired as an Engineering Manager with 38 years of service. Most importantly, the lives that he touched with his workplace humor, and his heart to see the people around him realize their potential will never be forgotten by the people that he interacted with throughout his career. Dennis was known as "Mr. Fix-it". There was no job that he would not tackle, and his perseverance and mechanical inclination led him to achieve some amazing feats - but by the end of each project, there was usually a funny story to tell of some of the fix attempts that didn't quite work as planned. Dennis was a goal-setter, and he achieved some amazing things, from obtaining his private pilot license to completing marathons, he gained satisfaction from making his vision a reality. He loved the game of golf, and was a lucky hunter and fisherman. Most importantly, Dennis loved His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and his heart's desire was to walk faithfully with him. He had a true servant's heart, and is known by his countless examples of generosity, well-placed words of encouragement, touches of kindness, and helping hands, which made a difference in the lives of his family and all within his circle of influence. Dennis is survived by his wife, Mary Read Winterrowd, of San Angelo, Texas, a son, Lance Read Winterrowd, and wife Mary of San Antonio, Texas, and a daughter, Julie Winterrowd Quade and husband Steven of San Angelo, Texas. He is also survived by grandchildren Aaron Blakeley Quade and wife Gabriella of San Antonio, Texas, Austin Ross Quade of San Angelo, Texas, Faith Winterrowd Brugner and husband Matt of Dallas, Texas, Zachary Lance Winterrowd of Waco, Texas and Matthew Read Winterrowd of San Antonio, Texas. He is also survived by two brothers, Lonnie Winterrowd and wife Dawn of Lubbock, Texas, Cary Winterrowd and wife Vickie of Kerrville, Texas, one sister, Linda Laughlin of Georgetown, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Glen Meadows Baptist Church in San Angelo, Texas on Friday, March 3rd, at 2:00 PM, followed with burial at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Dennis loved the ministry of House of Faith in San Angelo, and the family requests that donations be made to this organization in lieu of flowers. 

Asteria J. Latham, 58 passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at her residence in San Angelo, Texas. She was born to Jesus Jorge and Crescencia Bejagan Jorge in Manlapay Dalaguete Cebu, Philippines on October 21, 1958. Asteria grew up in the Philippines, and at the age of eighteen she moved to Hong Kong and worked for two years. She then moved to Canada and was a chef for the Toronto Blue Jays owner. She became a citizen of the United States and had citizenship in the Philippines as well.…

She later made her home in San Angelo and worked for Levi Strauss Company until they closed the plant. Asteria then worked for Skinny’s Convenience Stores as a Manager for many years. She was a very meticulous and conscientious manager. The company appreciated her exceptional work ethic.

Asteria was an excellent cook; she also loved karaoke, singing, and dancing. She loved to celebrate life. She was very organized in all things and she had a beautiful smile that could light up the room. She was a loving daughter, sister, and wife and we will dearly miss her.

She was preceded in death by her first husband Andy Escamilla, her mother, and her brother Maximo Jorge. She was survived by her husband David Latham, of San Angelo, step-children, Nathan Latham and wife Chantelle of Midland, TX, Kristi Plunk, and husband Marshall, of Fort Worth, TX., Dayna Latham of Lindenhurst, N.Y., her father Jesus Jorge, brothers, Mauro Jorge, Segundino Jorge, Leonilo Jorge, sisters Carmencita Jorge Sagucio, and Alejandra Jorge Carson, all of Manlapay Dalaguete Cebu City, Philippines.

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 2:00 pm in the Harper Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Jim Benson officiating.

 

James Norton Perkins passed away on February 13, 2017. He was born on April 3, 1931 to James and Bertie Perkins in Texarkana, TX. He served honorably in the U.S. Army in the late 1950’s. He loved to fish, hunt and be in the great outdoors. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Pansy Perkins. He is survived by his sons, Ray Perkins and Roy Perkins, both of San Angelo; and his sister Elta Long of San Angelo. The Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 27, 2017 at Belvedere… Memorial Park.

Emma Valdez Soto went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 23, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born in Brady, TX on February 11, 1934 to Juan and Francisca Valdez.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Jeanette Holguin, husband Henry G. Soto, and great granddaughter Cierra Holguin.
Survivors include Diana Ramirez of Ft. Worth; Henry Soto, Bernice Cardenas, Debbie Soto of San Angelo; Opie (Yvonne) Soto of Little Elm; Frances Alcocer, Orlando Soto of San Angelo; John… (Andrea) Soto of Dallas; 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, a sister Dora Longoria of Santa Ana, CA and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Roberto Soto, Jerry Perez, Abraham Rodriguez, Joe Garza, Rowdy Garza, Eugene Martinez, Orlando Carrillo and Armando Moncada. Honorary pallbearers will be David Cano and Edward Rodriguez.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 27, 2017 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
There are no words adequate enough to say THANK YOU to Dr. Cerna, Dr. Blanc, Dr. Coats, Dr. Melott, and the nurses at Shannon 5N for the care they provided for our mother. To Cecilia Najera and Jesse Aguirre, your love and friendship meant the world to our mom.
She was elegant, shy, loving, sarcastic, funny, and beautiful inside and out. We will miss her hugs, laugh, stories, and wisdom. We take comfort in knowing that she is reunited with her husband Henry and loved ones who have passed (including Elvis Presley, Paul Walker and Juan Gabriel.) 

Erik Ryan Vance, age 33, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 3, 2017 surrounded by family. He was born November 27, 1983 in San Angelo to Karen (Lohse) Miller and Leffy Vance. Erik attended public school in Brownwood and San Angelo. Erik had a passion for drawing and dedicated his life to sharing his passion with others through ink by pursuing his dream to become a tattoo artist. Erik also loved fishing, especially deep sea fishing with his “Paw”. He loved music, hanging out with family… and friends, and making people laugh. Erik had a heart of gold and was happiest just hanging out on the porch with his family. He was loved by so many and will be so dearly missed. Erik is survived by his mother, Karen Miller of Austin; father, Leffy Vance of San Angelo; sisters, Ashlyn (Miller) Beadel and husband Brandon of Dallas; Taylor (Vance) Sanchez and husband Jesse of Stamford; brother, Tanner Vance of San Angelo; aunts Darla (Lohse) Harper of San Antonio and Teresa (Lohse) Riley of San Angelo as well as many cousins, some of who he loved like brothers. He is preceded in death by his beloved maternal grandparents, Maxine and Jerry Lohse of San Angelo. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the Salvation Army Church in San Angelo, TX at 2:00PM. The family would like friends and family to share their favorite memory of Erik during the service if they wish to do so. Flowers may be sent to Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo, TX in loving memory of Erik. Read More »

Granville Cole “G.C.” Henderson, 88, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 20, 2017 in San Angelo. G.C. was born August 10, 1928 in Roscoe, Texas to Edgar and Elsie Mae Cole Henderson. He grew up in Sweetwater, TX and graduated from Newman High School. G.C. served his country honorably in the Merchant Marines and then in the United States Navy. He married the love of his life, W. Jo Holland on November 19, 1949 and they shared 67 beautiful years together and raised three children. G.C. worked in various places but in 1954 went to work for ARCO. He held several positions over a span of 31 years and retired in 1985 to their ranch in Blackwell. G.C. was active in church work and served as a deacon, an elder and a teacher in the church for many years. He also worked for the State of Texas in a group home for the MHMR department and loved working with the residents for over 5 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening and growing fruit trees and pecan trees, taking care of his livestock on the ranch and most of all spending time with his family. He was a devoted father and grandfather who believed in hard work and never being idle. His motto was “Put God first, family and work second, above everything else.” G.C.’s love for his family, his life and his legacy of hard work will live on in our hearts forever. G.C. was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife Jo Henderson, of San Angelo; his sons, Michael Henderson and his wife Nancy, of Alamosa, CO, Rick Henderson and his wife Lynn, of Marlin, TX and Roger Henderson and his wife Kathy, of San Angelo; his grandchildren, Cody Henderson, Chali Henderson, Stefa Munoz, Andrew Henderson, Casey Henderson, Erica Funderburk, Jason Henderson, Toby Henderson, Sarah Henderson, Tyler Henderson, Will Allen and Caleb Allen; and 14 Great Grandchildren. The Memorial Service will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel with Boyd Jennings officiating. The family would like to extend their sincerest thanks and appreciation to the staff at The Springs and Solaris Hospice for all of the loving care given to G.C. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Local Chapter of The Alzheimer’s Association, 438 E. Houston Harte Expy., San Angelo, TX, 76903, or call 325-653-1724 for information.

LaNelle Sherrod, 91, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 19, 2017 in San Angelo. LaNelle was born February 26, 1925 in Munday, Texas to Horace Alvin and Jessie Mathews Clowdis. She married Clyde Willie Sherrod on April 10, 1946 and they shared 25 years together before he preceded her in death. LaNelle worked at Ethicon for over 30 years as a hand winder and she enjoyed working there. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for over 50 years and loved her church family.Lanelle was first and foremost a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who devoted her life to her family and her legacy of love will live on in our hearts forever. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Clyde. She is survived by her daughter, Sondra Valdez, of Menard, TX; her Grandchildren, David Owen, Jim Owen, Michael Owen, Tommy Sherrod and Wendon Sherrod; 15 Great Grandchildren; her Brothers, Wendon Clowdis, of Mansfield, TX, and Don Clowdis and his wife Carlene, of San Angelo; a special niece, Marsha Roche and numerous other special nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Rogers officiating. the burial will follow at Miles Cemetery in Miles, TX.

Frankie Lee Priest Chance, 85, of San Angelo, Texas passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at a local retirement center.

Frankie was born September 29, 1931 in Houston, Texas. She achieved many things in her life but the most endearing was as an elementary school teacher in San Angelo for 26 years. Frankie taught at Travis Elementary and then Bonham Elementary. She retired from teaching in 1995. Over the next 20 years, Frankie and her husband, Ben Chance, traveled the country via motorhome. They visited every state except Hawaii. 

Frankie grew up in the Houston area and graduated from Milby High School in 1949. She worked for Gulf Oil Company from 1952 until 1965. Life brought her to San Angelo in the mid 1960’s. Frankie received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Angelo State University. She was an accomplished seamstress, artist and amazing cook! Her favorite hobby was ceramics.

Frankie is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Frances (Connell) McKay of San Angelo, her father Leonard Cecil Priest of Houston and her brother Leonard Urlin Priest of San Angelo. 

She is survived by her husband, Benny Chance of San Angelo and stepdaughter Jeanie Chance of Houston, stepgrandson, Leighton Chance of Houston, nephew Mark Leonard Priest and wife, Lora, of San Angelo, niece Sande Lee Priest Knapp and husband, Harold of Fredericksburg, niece Bonny Priest of San Angelo and great-nieces and nephews Morgen Priest Smith, Alyssa Marie Priest, Eli Knapp, Alanna Knapp and Ivan Knapp. The family especially recognizes all the wonderful ladies who were Frankie’s sorority sisters.

We encourage all who knew Frankie to attend her life celebration service at 10AM, Monday, February 20th at First Christian Church. The story of her life will be officiated by Pastor Ben Hubert. Graveside services will follow at Lawnhaven Cemetery. Pallbearers are Shawn Smith, Andy Smith, Eli Knapp, and Harold Knapp.