John Andrew Byrd, 66, of San Angelo, Tx went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 17,2021 at Shannon Medical Center after a brief illness. 

John was born June 21,1955 in Alton, Il. To William Morris Byrd, Sr and May Alleea Williamson Byrd. He grew up in Marion IA, Olin, IA and Tipton, IA. Graduating from Tipton High School in 1973, then going into the Air Force where he made a 20-year career in Wichita Falls, Texas, Weisbadea, Germany and settling in San Angelo, Texas in 1978. John was NCOIC of the Dental lab at the Goodfellow AFB clinic for 12 years. After his USAF retirement in 1993, he held various jobs over the next several years. Manager of Domino’s Pizza, 2 other dental lab positions, head guard at the Mathis Field Airport and Sitel.  

John married the love of his life, Jennifer Brockett Hale-Byrd on her birthday, December 17, 1994. They had 26 wonderful years together before he was called home. I’ll miss you forever sweetheart. 
Anyone whoever knew John saw his very loving, caring nature and inquisitive mind. One of his passions was hours of talking about God, examining. 

This hand in the world around us and always bring up “what if’s”. His mind never quit! Other past times he thoroughly enjoyed were fishing, golf, racquetball and Karoke. He had the voice of an Angel! John will remain close in all our hearts always and especially in all 14 of his grandchildren as their beloved, Papa.

John was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Willeen Byrd Whys and husband Mike, and a stepsister, Linda Williamson. 

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer B Hale-Byrd of San Angelo, Texas, daughter Jenifer Doran and husband David Ray, Jr. of Eldorado, Texas and their children: Ayla Hope, Miley Rey Maverick Eastmon and Brody Kason. Son, Aaron M. Byrd and wife Ashley of San Angelo, Texas and their children: Sophia Rae, Silas Grayson and Scarlett Elena. Stepson Joseph Steinpert and wife Bethany from Allentown, PA and their children: Samuel Jack, Adelyn Kae and Marcus Aaron. Stepdaughter Sara Kaitlin Frausto and husband John James of San Angelo, Texas and their children: Jaxon Robert, Alexa Jane, Caredea Lane and Lenora Cait. Two previous stepchildren are Nichole Faucks family from San Angelo, Texas and Hillory Garcia and family of San Antonio. John’s family in Iowa: Stepmother, Beverly Byrd, brothers Jeff Byrd wand wife Jodi and family of Tipton, IA., Bill Byrd of North Liberty, IA, Robert Byrd and wife Vickie of Tipton, IA, Tony Byrd and wife Becky of Oxford, IA. Sister Cassandra Byrd of Tipton, IA and stepsister Gail Meyers of Tipton, IA. He had numerous nieces and nephew and more loving friend can be counted, who will all miss this dear, sweet funny man forever. 

John’s Celebration of Life Service will be held November 14, 2021, at 3:00 pm at San Angelo First United Methodist Church. 

Family and friends may share online condolences at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

Celebration of Life

Sunday, November 14, 2021

3:00PM

First United Methodist Church 
37 E. Beauregard Ave. 
San Angelo, TX 76903

Jimmy Don Ellis, 69, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 21, 2021 in Abilene, TX. Jimmy was born November 21, 1951 to William and Alberta Ellis. He grew up in Littlefield, Texas and graduated from Littlefield High School. After high school, he decided to become a cotton ginner. He worked for many cotton gins all over the State of Texas and even started a business repairing cotton gins. Jimmy then worked as a technician for Cox Cable in San Angelo for many years. He later attended Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School in Purcell, Ok and graduated from there. Jimmy worked as a farrier for several years and mastered his skill while serving many clients in the San Angelo area. Eventually, Jimmy decided to go into trucking and continued his work in the transportation industry until his death. Jimmy married Linda Ruth Hopper on July 19, 2003 and they shared 18 wonderful years together. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved his family dearly.

Jimmy had a very gentle and fun-loving nature about him and at the same time was a shining example of hard work and perseverance to his children and grandchildren. He always stayed very young at heart, and in his spare time loved camping and dancing. His passion, however, was singing and playing the guitar. Jimmy played with several bands, at different times, in the San Angelo area and loved his experience playing for others. His love of family, passion for music and gentle caring spirit will remain in our hearts forever and we will dearly miss him! Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Janet Ellis and one son, Jimmy Mark Ellis. He is survived by his wife, Linda Ellis, of San Angelo; his daughter, Melonie Freeman and her husband Gary, of Seminole, TX; his sons, Michael Ellis, Bryan Davis and his wife Darla, of Littlefield, TX, Blake Davis and his wife Michelle, of Levelland, TX and Blayne Davis and his wife Lauren, of Stamford, TX; 13 Grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren; his brother, Ronnie Ellis and his wife Sharlita, of San Angelo; and numerous other family members and many close friends. The memorial service will be 2:00 P.M., Monday, August 23, 2021 at Harper Funeral Home Chapel. 

Family and friends may share condolences at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

Memorial Service

Monday, August 23, 2021

2:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Burton Zeb Lathram, 81, of San Angelo, Tx, passed away on August 20,2021 in San Angelo. Burt was a man of faith, integrity, and love. He never met a stranger and his sense of humor was infectious. Burt’s greatest joy was to tell a story that made people laugh, he was a Giver. 

Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 Monday, August 23, 2021, at Belmore Baptist Church, 1214 S. Bell Street. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Eola Cemetery with the Brothers Toby Irwin and Matt Wood of Belmore Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements are by Harper Funeral Home. 

Burt was born in Bowie County to Zeb and Bessie Hicks Lathram on March 1, 1940 at home Burt was the youngest of six children and liked to have things done his way. He graduated from Estelline High School in l958. He married the love of his life, Louise Dobson on August 29, 1975 in Austin, TX. His first job was climbing poles for WTU, then owned his own plumbing business. He went on to serve as a Texas DPS Patrolman, transferring into the Narcotics Division. Burt also served as an Investigator for Attorney General John Hill. In 1977 Burt and Weezie moved back to Eola, to farm along with his father-in-law , Fred Dobson. They retired in 2018 and moved to Rio Concho West in San Angelo. 

Burt is preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, one brother, and a daughter, Valorye Carroll, and son Mark Lathram. 

Burt is survived by Weezie, his best friend and loving wife of 46 years, daughter Sabrina and Steve Dorris of Allen, TX, sister Anita Hawkins of Dallas, TX, grandchildren Casey and Eric Hale of McKinney, Cameron Carroll of McKinney, TX, Cassidy Carroll of Redding, CA, BriAnn and Mac Holland of Washington, DC, Kade and Tami Dorris of Portland, OR; great-grandchildren Ellasyn and Burklee Hale, and brother-in-law Dempster and Lesley Dobson of San Angelo, TX. 

Memorials may be given to Meals on Wheels or Belmore Baptist Church, Eola cemetery association, or a charity of your choice.

Visitation

Monday, August 23, 2021

5:00PM - 7:00PM

BELMORE BAPTIST CHURCH 
1214 S. Bell St. 
San Angelo, TX 76903

Graveside

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

1:00PM

Eola Cemetery 
Farm to Market Rd 381 
Eola, Texas 76937

Bryce Michael Stover AKA Bubba Bryce went to earn his angel wings on August 20, 2021. Bryce was born on October 13, 1992 in San Angelo, TX to Mistidawn Stover. Anyone who knew Bryce was touched by his kindness, gentleness, laughter and personality. Bryce loved all animals especially sharks. Bryce loved anime and cooking for his family. He loved to get everyone together and cook for them. He loved being outdoors and doing activities such as fishing, mudding and camping. Bryce will be dearly missed, he is survived by his parents Mistidawn and Luis Osejo as well as his grandparents Ofelia and William Stover; uncle, William Stover; siblings, Krista Torres, Taylor Torres, Donald Torres, Caily Torres, Autumn Torres, and Kodiac Stover; brother-in-laws, Kenneth Rediger, Jimmy Quiroz II. 
A rosary will be held held on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Harper Funeral Home at 6:00 PM.

Rosary

Monday, August 23, 2021

6:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

The Lord Jesus has called one of his favorites Home. Sonya Raye McCarthy placed her hand in the Lords today and has joined the chorus of Heaven. 

Sonya's light shined bright in every interaction. She was known for her smile, warmth, acceptance, and encouragement. 

She was also known and loved for her passion for Jesus and using the gift of song to bless all those that heard her. She always gave God the Glory and loved to sing no matter the setting. 

She is desperately missed by her husband David, three children Michael, Sheena, and Blake, and three children-in-love Apolynne, Megan, and Zac. Her seven wonderful grandbabies that meant the world to her. As well as countless friends, coworkers, and family across the country. 

The hole she left will never be filled, but the memories will be cherished forever. 

A visitation will be held at Harper Funeral Home on Sunday, August 22, 2021 from 12:00PM-2:00PM with a memorial service to follow at Christian Church of San Angelo at 5:30PM.

Visitation

Sunday, August 22, 2021

12:00PM - 2:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Memorial Service

Sunday, August 22, 2021

5:30PM

Christian Church of San Angelo 
4064 Bryant Blvd S 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Don Alan Baker, 68, of San Angelo passed away August 17th, 2021 at Shannon Hospital while surrounded by family after a long battle with several illnesses. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday August 23rd at Cook-Walden Forest Oaks Memorial Park in Austin. 

Don was born July 4th, 1953 in Austin to Jim and Mary Baker. Upon graduating from Bishop High School in 1972, he attended 2 years at Texas A & I in Kingsville, before joining Texas DPS as a State Trooper in 1974. He married the love of his life, Connie Cornejo, on June 10th, 1974 in Kingsville – they celebrated 47 years of marriage and had one son. 

In 1980, Don moved to the Texas DPS aircraft section in Austin, where he flew planes and helicopters as an investigator before joining US Customs as a pilot in San Angelo in 1987. He retired from Customs Border Protection in 2008 and spent much of his time building airplanes in his hangar while living on a small community airstrip in La Vernia, TX. In 2013, Don and Connie moved to San Angelo where Don continued to live out his dream as an aircraft builder. 

Don was purely magnetic, as anyone who encountered him was certain to like him. Full of life with unmistakable laughs and smiles, he blessed the world with 68 years of positive energy and kind-heartedness. He was an avid pilot, aircraft builder, auto re-builder, loving husband and terrific father. At nearly 42 years of age, he ran the Austin Motorola Marathon, averaging 8.5 minute miles, having never competed in any event prior to that. 

Don is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Connie; his son Weldon Baker and wife Amy of Lamesa; his sister Rebecca and husband Eric of Austin; 3 grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Pallbearers include, Jamie Linderman, Michael Caracciolo, Tom Minton, Robert Cummings, Larry Cornejo and Brent Tarlton 

A local visitation will be held 3:00 to 5:00pm on Sunday August 22nd, 2021 at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo, TX.

Visitation

Sunday, August 15, 2021

3:00PM - 5:00PM

Harper Funeral Home 
2606 Southland Boulevard 
San Angelo, TX 76904

Graveside

Monday, August 23, 2021

2:00PM

Forest Oaks Cemetery 
6300 W. William Cannon Dr. 
Austin, TX 78749

Margie Clough Kuykendall, 63, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at home in Winters. Margie was born July 18, 1958, in Winters, to parents Jack and Gaylene (Andrae) Clough. 

Margie married her sweet husband, Steve Kuykendall, January 06, 2007, in Winters. They enjoyed going to flea markets and antique stores.  

Margie loved to nurture people. She was a nurse for many years at the nursing homes in Winters and Ballinger, which is how she met Steve, also a nurse. 

Margie loved nurturing plants also. She inherited her green thumb from her grandma Agnes Andrae and treasured some roses and irises that had been planted by her grandma over 40 years ago.  

Margie loved baking with her granddaughter, Karyssa. They also shared many special moments in their fairy garden. 

Margie was a member of St. John’s Lutheran church in Winters where she served on the church council and was a Sunday School teacher. 

Margie was a very proud mom to her son Wylie and his wife Dee (Dominique) Clough. She was also proud to claim Steve’s son, Matt Kuykendall, as her own, as well as his daughter “Bug”. Margie treasured the wonderful memories they made together over the years. 

Margie is survived by her doting husband, Steve Kuykendall; son Wylie and wife Dee; stepson Matt; siblings and their spouses Jackey Clough and Sandra, Dickie Clough, Jamye Clough and Tommy, Scotty Clough and Emily; granddaughter Karyssa; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and many other close family members and friends. All of whom she loved and touched deeply.  

She was preceded in death by her mother Gaylene Frances Clough, father Wiley Jackson Clough and his wife Nettie, sister in laws Florence Clough and Debra Clough.  

The family wishes to thank Kindred Hospice for their dedication to caring for our sweet Margie during her last days. 

In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make donations in Margie’s honor to St. John’s Lutheran Church 1100 W. Parsonage, Winters, Texas 79567 or Meals On Wheels (area office) 717 N.10th, Abilene, Texas 79601. 

A memorial service is being planned for a later date.

Garrett Craig Chupik passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at his home in San Angelo, TX due to COVID-19 related complications. Craig was born in Temple, TX on February 11, 1978 to Linda Thorp Chupik and Garry Lynn Chupik. Craig married the love of his life, Ashle Jumper on June 8, 2008 in Las Vegas, NV. Craig was a wonderful and loving husband and a devoted son. 

Craig is preceded in death by his father, Garry Lynn Chupik as well as his paternal grandparents, Henry E. Chupik and Matilda Pitrucha Chupik, and his maternal grandparents, Charles M. Thorp Sr. and Joan Byars Thorp. He is survived by his loving wife Ashle Jumper Chupik of San Angelo, TX, his mother Linda Thorp Chupik of Fort Worth, TX, his uncle Charles “Chuck” M. Thorp, and wife Natalie Horn Thorp as well as two nieces Cassidy Dene Thorp, and Taylor Joan Thorp all from Dripping Springs, TX. Craig is also survived by other Uncles, Aunts, and Cousins. He was proceeded in death by several uncles and an aunt. 

Craig grew up in Temple, TX and graduated from Temple High School in 1996. Craig attended and graduated from Texas A&M in 2000 with a degree in Finance. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Craig and Ashle moved to San Angelo and were owners and operators of DoubleDaves Pizzaworks. Prior to moving to San Angelo, Craig was a business banker in Fort Worth, TX . Craig was an avid hunter and loved to fish. He spent so much time with his uncles and cousins at the deer leases in the hill country of Texas and in Rockport, TX pursuing his passions.  

Craig has touched the lives of so many people and so many friends always spoke so highly of him. He was the one who would give you the shirt off his back, and recently someone referred to him as a “gentle giant” which was a great description. He was so kind and loving to all who crossed his path. Craig left us way too soon and he will be missed more than words can ever describe. 

A Memorial Service is planned for Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Bellwood Memorial Park located at 8575 Airport Rd. Temple, TX 76502 at 10:30 AM. The cemetery is located near the intersection of Hwy 36 and Hwy 317 across from the Temple Municipal Airport west of Temple, TX. Scanio-Harper Funeral Home will handle the arrangements.