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.

Charles “Chuck” Bledsoe, Sr. passed away on February 15, 2017, surrounded by his family.
Chuck was born to Aaron and Beulah Bledsoe on January 24, 1928, in San Angelo, TX. While still in high school in California, he enlisted in the Navy during World War II where he served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. Following the war, he met the love of his life, Louise Jacoby, and they were married on October 30, 1948. 
From a young boy, Chuck loved baseball. He played catcher and managed professionally in the minor leagues for the Cincinnati Reds organization in the state of Georgia. Following his baseball career, Chuck made his living with another talent, construction. Starting as a brick mason, he worked his way up to construction superintendent. He has left his mark on many commercial buildings in San Angelo, TX.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers - Aaron Bledsoe, Jr. and Gene Bledsoe, Gene’s wife, Sylvia, and son-in-law, Joseph Miller.
Chuck is survived by his loving and caring wife of 68 years, Louise Bledsoe of San Angelo, TX; daughter, Cynthia Bledsoe Miller of West Palm Beach, FL; and son, Chuck Bledsoe, Jr. and his wife, Mary Lou, of North Richland Hills, TX; three grandchildren, Christina Ripley of West Palm Beach, FL; Jennifer Busey of Oklahoma City, OK; and Daniel Bledsoe of Springfield, OR; as well as three great-grandchildren. Also, Chuck is survived by one brother, Kenneth Bledsoe, his wife, Becky, of Bronte, TX and Aaron’s wife, Marion Bledsoe of San Angelo, TX.
A Visitation with Family will be held at Harper Funeral Home on Friday, February 17, 2017, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 18, at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Meals for the Elderly, St. Gabriel’s Hospice and Palliative Care, or a charity of your choice.

John W. Fields, 70, of San Angelo passed away Monday, February 13, 2017, in San Angelo. John was born December 25, 1946 in Hobbs, New Mexico and adopted by Jake and Jewell Bolling Fields. He grew up in Hobbs and graduated from Hobbs High School. He served his country honorably and proudly from 1966 to 1971 in the United States Army. He received a battlefield commission and was assigned to the 5th Special Forces Group in the Vietnam War. John was a decorated veteran, receiving the Purple Heart, the VN GAL Cross with PALN and the Bronze Star with Valor. He married Karen Roland on December 31, 1989 and they shared 27 wonderful years together. John was a manager for Radio Shack for over twenty years and, after retirement, he and Karen worked in the insurance business as insurance adjusters for over 13 years. John was a longtime member of Freedom Fellowship Church in San Angelo and loved his church family. He was a charter member of Christian Veterans Outreach and had served as past President. John loved this organization and his passion was helping disabled Veterans get the help they needed by helping them with their VA paperwork and many other needs. John was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who devoted his life to his family and helping others. He was a “no-nonsense” kind of guy and was seen from time to time a force to be reckoned with. John was a champion for others in his fight to help Veterans and their families. He held this passion very close to his heart. In his spare time, he was an avid poker player and even played in the Senior World Series of Poker on two separate occasions. He was a marksman, who loved cars (especially Porsches), fine dining, and also had an incredible sense of humor. We will dearly miss our incredible husband and father.
John was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Grayce Stuckey. He is survived by his wife, Karen Fields, of San Angelo; his Son and Daughter, John W. Fields II, of San Angelo and Nicole Wright, of San Angelo; his Four Grandchildren, Spencer, Gavin, Lathan and Isaiah; One sister, June Lackey, Dublin, TX and half-brother John Rudowski, of MI.
A Celebration of John’s Life will be at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Freedom Fellowship Church with Pastor Harold Watkins officiating. 
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Christian Veterans Outreach at Freedom Fellowship Church.