It is with great sorrow that we announce that Barbara Jane Newkirk, 77, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024. She lost her battle with cancer.

Barbara Jane Newkirk was born June 26, 1947, in Corona, California. She was the oldest of three children. She had a sister Karen and brother Larry. She graduated from Duncan, Oklahoma High School in 1965. She was married to Tommy Newkirk on July 7, 1966. Tommy and Barbara had four children: Tabitha, Regina, Kent, and Brent. 

She worked as a bookkeeper with her husband at Newkirk Electric for 33 years. She loved her community. She loved attending Sutton County Days, or Christmas downtown. She loved eating at the local restaurants and having coffee with friends. Barbara was a devoted mother and grandmother. She loved her children and grandchildren unconditionally. She would be the one to give her grandchildren brownies and ice cream for breakfast because they asked for it. She would also be the one to make sure her family had the best home-made meals. She was a great cook, and loved watching the cooking channels, or reading cooking magazines. Barbara had an amazing heart. Her smile and laugh could light up the room. She chose to look at the good in people. There was always room at her dinner table for you. She always made sure you had a special treat.

Barbara was survived by her husband Tommy Newkirk, daughter Regina Estrada, son Kent
Newkirk, and brother Larry Bailey. She has three granddaughters, Shelby Burris, Trina Burris, Cara Newkirk, and one grandson Andrew Newkirk. Her great grandchildren included Kenna Hogan, Neyla Hogan, Elizabeth Fowler, and Aaron Fowler. She has many Oklahoma cousins, and nieces and nephews. Barbara was preceded by her children Tabitha and Brent Newkirk, her parents Rayburn and Opal Bailey, and her sister Karen Davidson. There are no words to describe how much this lady impacted so many of her family and friends. She was the heart of the family. We know she is no longer sick; she is no longer hurting. Her son Brent passed away July 31, 2024. We know he paved away for her and welcomed her home on her final day. 

The family has chosen to forgo a funeral service and proceed with a graveside service at a family site in Duncan Oklahoma at a later date.

Vicki Louise (Haines) Stephens was born on September 22, 1948 in San Angelo, Texas and went to be with our Lord and Savior on September 13, 2024. Vicki passed away while visiting one of her daughters in Tyler, Texas. She was a long time resident of San Angelo.

Visitation will be held at Robert Massie Funeral Home, Friday, September 27, 2024 from 5:00PM -7:00PM. Memorial services will be held at Cross Road Assembly of God Church in San Angelo on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Internment will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Larry F. Pick, 85, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, in San Angelo.

Memorial Mass will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in San Angelo with Father Joey Faylona, officiating. Military honors will follow at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel by the Goodfellow Funeral Honor Guard. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mr. Pick was born July 23, 1939, in Adrian, Minnesota. Larry graduated from St. Anthony's High School in Lismore, Minnesota. After he graduated Larry enlisted into the US Air Force where he served twenty years. He did a tour in Vietnam in 1968 and was a proud veteran. Larry retired from the US Air Force in 1977 as a Senior Master Sergeant. Larry was a Big Spring resident for 45 years before moving to San Angelo in 2019. Larry married Joan Rohm in 1974 in South Dakota. She preceded him in death on February 28, 2019. He was a Century 21 franchisee, and owned and operated L&M Properties, a property management company, in Big Spring. Larry was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in San Angelo. He loved fishing, traveling, playing Soduku, and working in his yard.

Survivors include a son, Steven L. Pick of Chicago; a stepdaughter, Goldie Rebecca O'Neal and husband Robert Chappell of Grand Junction, Colorado; three sisters, Bernice Bordenave of The Villages, Florida, Carol Obele and husband Gary of Le Sueur, Minnesota, and Cindy Schreier and husband Chris of Eagon, Minnesota; a granddaughter, Courtney Sims of Las Vegas, Nevada; a great grandson, Peyton Sims of Las Vegas, Nevada; the lady that he loves, Mackie Hays of San Angelo; her daughter, Jeanne Niklasch and husband Mike of Gause, Texas, her granddaughter, Nicole Niklasch of Knoxville, Tennessee. Larry was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Kristi Smith.

The family would like to thank the ICU nurses at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo, who cared for Larry in his final illness; and also Louise McCullough, M.D., of McGovern Medical School in Houston, who provided invaluable advice to the family about Larry's care.

Mary Kathryn Waldeck, 93, of Robert Lee, Texas went to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 19, 2024. She was born in Bridgeport, West Virginia to William Tory and Willa Morris on August 11, 1931. Mary K married the love of her life, James Robert Waldeck on August 18, 1949, and together they raised two daughters in a Christ centered home. Mary K. was a wife first, a self-taught extraordinary seamstress for her family and individuals who traveled hundreds of miles for her skills, a sensational cook which has impacted generations, and the best mother.

Mary K. was saved early in her married life. She loved teaching Sunday School and G.A.’s in her church. She worked many years at Grandmother’s House, a children’s clothing store, with LaRue Allison and Vivian Henderson tailoring clothes for the perfect fit.

Mary K. was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband James Robert Waldeck for 69 years, her sister Jean Shaffer and her daughter Debra Weaver. Those left to cherish her many memories; are daughter Sue Lankford and husband Aaron of Robert Lee, Texas, Dusty Weaver Son-in-Law of Yantis, Texas, her grandchildren, Jennifer Wright and husband Jason of Wolfforth, Texas, Lance Weaver and wife Tandy of Midland Texas, Sarilyn Shanks and husband Jake of Robert Lee, Texas, her twelve great grandchildren; Samuel, Matthew, Benjamin, Jonathan, Faith, Joy, Hope, and Jedediah Shanks, Amie and Cullyn Weaver, Bryson and Brayden Wright. We also thank Dr. Justin Jones, Dr. Erica Rabe, Robert Lee Care Center Staff, and Interim Hospice Staff for their expertise which was used in God’s perfect plan.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Calvary Baptist Church at 10:00 AM with a burial to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

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.