Linda Marie Baker, 76, of Barnhart, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2024, in Big Lake, Tx.

Linda was born May 1, 1948, in Ballinger, Texas to Alton Glass and Ernestine Feist Glass. Linda married Jimmy Baker in November of 1981and they shared over 42 beautiful years together. She worked for the San Angelo Independent School District and then Reagan County Independent School District as an administrative assistant for 37 years and retired from there. In her spare time, she loved quilting, working in her yard and traveling the world. Linda was also the Director of The Barnhart Community Center for Irion County. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family and friends, and she will be dearly missed by all who loved her. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Lee J. Cuba, her brothers, Bobby Glass and A.J. Glass, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Jimmy Baker, of Barnhart, TX; her son, Grant V. Cuba, of Barnhart; her grandson, Jackson Lee Cuba, of Barnhart; her stepdaughter, Shala D. Baker, of Midland; her brother and Sister-in-law, Gary and Kathy Glass, of Eola, TX; and numerous nieces, nephews and aunts and other family members and close friends. The funeral service will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Harper Funeral Home Chapel. The burial will be private.

Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at www.harper-funeralhome.com.

John Willie Arnold, aged 88, passed away on September 18, 2024, in San Angelo, TX. Born in 1936, in Tampa, FL, John was known for his intelligence, humor, dedication, and devotion.

John was a graduate of Hillsborough High School and carried the lessons learned there throughout his life. He started working long before graduating high school in various jobs including the Piggly Wiggly, gas station, and helping his father change payphones from a nickel to a dime. He acquired his determination and work ethic from his father. After graduation, John proudly served in the United States Air Force (USAF) for 20 years, where he discovered his knack for learning languages. After his military career, he continued to serve the community through his work with the US Postal Service, where his hard work and dedication were evident to all who knew him. He could name every street, family, and business on his route.

His personal interests included gardening (he had a gift for growing lawns) , RVing (his was always shiny clean), and fishing, each of which brought him great joy and peace. He had a fantastic sense of humor and was always making those around him laugh. He also had a particular talent in playing the harmonica and singing his own songs.

John leaves behind a loving family, including his daughter Margaret Hammerle (Carl); son Michael Arnold (Mary) and grandsons Michael Arnold and William Renton; ex-wives Kathleen Morris and Sharon Arnold (who brought him tremendous joy and loving companionship in his last years); bonus children: Ronnie Partusch (Rhonda), Jill Ulmstead (Bill), Jeff Partusch (Rachel), Vikki Martin (Donnie), Sheila Richardson, and Gina Feller (Cory); nieces and nephew: Andrea Andreason, Kenny Ynes (Toni), Adeline Ynes, and Marcel Napolitano (John). John was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy Arnold; his parents, Bill and Nell Arnold; his sister and her husband, Lois and Andrew Ynes; and stepsons Mike and Craig Partusch. John felt especially blessed by his large bonus family and all his grandchildren who knew him as Grandpa John.

A gathering to celebrate John's life will be held at Harper Funeral Home on Saturday, September 21 at 4 PM. John's life was one of service, laughter, and love, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Jo Harriet King was born on January 10, 1944, to Joseph Carroll (JC) and Nettie Mae Jackson. Jo was reunited in heaven with the love of her life, Michael King, on September 17, 2024.

Jo grew up on the family farm in Prosper, Texas. Jo learned how to farm with her three brothers, Bobby, Brice, and Nolan until the family moved to Midland.

Jo and Mike began their courtship at Midland High School and were voted King & Queen of MHS’s Catoico. They continued dating while attending separate places of higher education. Jo earned her Registered Nursing diploma at the Lillie Jolly School of Nursing in Houston, Texas, in 1965. Mike and Jo married on May 28, 1966, in Midland. Jo worked as an RN to support Mike while he finished his education. Jo finished her nursing career in August of 2009 with 19 years of service at Shannon Medical Center.

Their love for each other was a model for their children Jessica Michelle, Ryan Lee, and Kristin Harriet. When Jo & Mike moved to San Angelo, they met some lifelong friends. Jo was actually covering an Avon route when she met Sandy Moore. Their friendships flourished and the families joined together for many activities: church, watching Ryan play ball, crafting, and vacationing. Jo and Mike were blessed by Sandy and Dude until the last days of their lives.

Jo is survived by her children: Michelle and Chad Sims, Ryan and Crystal King, and Kristin and Clay Hunt. Her grandchildren are left behind: Carlee Jo and Macee Mae Sims; Kenzie King; Stella, Harriet, Lux, and Pierce Hunt. In addition, Jo leaves behind her brothers and wives: Brice and Sarah Jackson; Bobby and Helen Jackson; Nolan and Nita Jackson; brother-in-law, Mark. Jo is survived by many nieces, nephews and family friends, Sandy and Armon (Dude) Moore and their children and families: Shanna (Kevin) Saverance and children; Kelli (Ry) Thompson and children. 

The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 A.M., - 10:45 A.M., Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Harper Funeral Home with the service beginning at 11:00 A.M.

Pallbearers for the service will be Chad Sims, Ryan King, Clay Hunt, Mark King, Mike Jackson, Armon (Dude) Moore, Kevin Saverance, and Ry Thompson.

The family would like to extend thanks to those who cared for Jo and Mike in the past years: The Crest, The Springs, Lyndale, Sagecrest and Laura Perez in San Angelo; Teresa’s House in Argyle, Alexandria and Julian from Arcy Hospice, along with a host of others.

In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to West Texas Rehab or an organization of your choice.

Patsy Gayle Howard Musick, 87, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at Sterling County Nursing Home. She was born to Jack and Ozell Howard on September 12, 1937, in Shep, Texas. She grew up in Monahans. She met the love of her life, Troy Winford Musick, in Odessa and they were married in 1955. They had five children: Debbie Fry (Tommy), Wes Musick (Casey), John Musick (Margaret), Becki Salandy, and Marla Pina (Julio). She loved visiting with her 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and the 2 great-great-grandchildren and was eagerly awaiting the arrival of her 19th great-grandson due in November. 

Patsy worked as a bookkeeper, homemaker and especially enjoyed her time with Comfort Keepers. Her hobbies included researching her family genealogy, studying her bible and enjoying any of her many cats.

Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, Troy, and her sisters Joyce Barton and Jackie Ripley.

In addition to her loving family, Patsy leaves behind a very special sister-in-law Melba Musick. 

Services will be held at Johnson’s Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Sunday, September 22 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. The funeral will be held on Monday, September 23 at 10:00 AM followed by a reception. Graveside services for the family will follow in Shep. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sterling County Nursing Home Activity Fund, PO Box 46, Sterling City, TX 76951. 

We would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and Sterling County Nursing Home for their love and compassion for Patsy during her time there and also a special thank you to a very special friend and neighbor, Maria Perez.

Lela Ann Lewis Purkaple, 91, of San Angelo, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 13, 2024 after a lengthy illness. She was a resident of Buckner Retirement Center in San Angelo, TX. 

Lela was born October 7, 1932 in Eldorado, Arkansas, the only child of Dixon Howell and Clady Shurden Lewis. She accepted Jesus as her savior in Denver City, TX at the age of 9. She met Jerry Purkaple in Notrees, TX, where both families lived in the Shell Oil Camp. She graduated from Odessa High School in 1950 and attended Odessa College. Lela and Jerry were engaged in February 1951 and were married at the First Baptist Church Notrees, TX on September 16, 1951. 

Fulfilling a promise to her father to get her college degree, she graduated from Texas Tech and became a schoolteacher. In addition to being a loving mother of Jerry Dixon, Janan, and Laurie, Lela was a supportive minister’s wife, following him to Utah, California, Texas, and Arizona. In Arizona, she and Jerry served as home missionaries to the Navajo’s. Lela was an accomplished musician, Sunday School teacher of all ages, and served in other areas of ministry wherever she was needed.

Lela was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Purkaple, and is survived by her son, Jerry Dixon Purkaple and wife Gail of Anna, Texas, daughters Janan Alford and husband Ron of Broomfield, CO, and Laurie Hirschfeld and husband Dennis of Boerne, TX, 11 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren.

The family is grateful for the compassionate care Lela received from the staff of Baptist Retirement Center community and Hospice of San Angelo. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Baptist Retirement Community PO Box 5661 San Angelo, Texas 76902; Hospice of San Angelo (www.westtexasrehab.org/donation/); or a charity of your choice. 

Bobbie Gibbs Alberts born on October 8, 1937 died peacefully on September 13, 2024. She was born to Clarence Robert Gibbs and Adene Feeler Gibbs in San Angelo. She married Donald Lee Alberts on April 30, 1955. They lived in Phoenix, Arizona, Las Cruces New Mexico before making their forever home in San Angelo, TX in 1970. 

Bobble is survived by her daughter Patti Alberts Pool (Jack) and sons Donald Lee Alberts, Jr. (Pam) and Jerry Mac Alberts (Jeanne), 5 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and sister Dena Gibbs Jirasek. 

Bobbie is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four brothers and one great granddaughter.

Pallbearers will be Great Grandsons Caleb Arp, Guy Pool, Wesleigh Pool, Ethan Pool, Grayson Pool, Brayden Alberts, Clayton Gift and Colton Kross Davis. 

Honorary Pallbearers are Cole Alberts, Nathan Alberts, Gavin Alberts, and Landon Alberts. 

Services will be Friday September 20 at Johnson's Funeral Home at 2 pm.

Visitation will be at Johnson's Funeral Home Thursday September 19 evening from 6-8 pm.

Beulah Pfeiffer Collins, 92, of San Angelo passed away peacefully to the arms of her Heavenly Father on Friday, September 13, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer. Beulah was born on September 12, 1932 in Miles, Texas to Alex and Mamie Pfeiffer. Beulah married Billy B. Collins on December 16, 1950.

They were married 55 years. She worked for Levi Strauss 22 years retiring in June of 1987. She then worked in the Grape Creek and San Angelo ISD school cafeterias for 10 years. After retiring, she remained busy with hobbies and actively traveling with family and friends by car, plane, Amtrack trains and cruises.

Beulah loved life and people. She enjoyed her monthly luncheons with the Johnson's LIFT group and Hospice group. Her favorite activities were spending time with her family and friends. She had a passion for weekly dancing and karaoke at the San Angelo VFW with her very special friend Jesse and their friends. Her hobbies were reading, sewing, gardening, and cooking. Her signature dishes were chicken fried deer steak and pinto beans.

Beulah spent her lifetime as a devoted follower of Jesus. She lived her faith openly and joyfully. She was a member of New Hope Bible Church.

She is survived by her daughter Linda Offill and husband Rick, son Micky Collins and wife Kerrie, grandchildren Robbie Simpson and husband Jeremy, Mason Collins and wife Stacey and Morgan Morriss and husband Ethan, the lights of her life her 5 great granddaughters Avery, Rylee and Madison Simpson and Bindi and Ember Collins, sister Fay Doran and sister-in-law Sue Burk, numerous nieces and nephews.

Also her many close friends that were so dear to her heart.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bill, her brother Arvid Pfeiffer, special friend Jesse and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Daryl and Cleta Collins, Leo Doran, Rodney and Norma Dyer, a niece, Caroline Dyer and nephews, Ronnie and Gene McDaniel.

Her family wants to give special thanks to Dr. Cheruku, Dr. Dale Beran, staff at Shannon 6th floor south, Meadow Creek Nursing Home and St. Gabriel's Hospice for your care of our Mom.

Visitation will be Thursday, September 19 from 6 - 8 pm at Johnson's Funeral Home. Service will be Friday, September 20 at 10:00 am in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Gabriel's Hospice or charity of your choice.