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This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Darren McCathern (quohadi@quackquack.com) Thanks to the Amarillo Newspapers for allowing us to place their online obits in the USGenWeb Archives ==================================================================== Last updated; Tuesday, July 11, 2000, 5:59 AM Amarillo Mildred Wright Mildred Wright, 99, of Amarillo, died Sunday, July 9, 2000. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Riverside Cemetery at Byers with Scott McKenzie officiating. Arrangements are by Heart of Texas Funeral Home in Brady and Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Visitation with the family will be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 Kathy Renea Hunt Kathy Renea Hunt, 15, of Amarillo, died Saturday, July 8, 2000. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Second Baptist Church with Byron Williamson of Hidden Falls Ranch officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery by Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors, Martin Road Chapel, 1505 Martin Road. Ms. Hunt was a lifelong resident of Amarillo and was to begin her junior year at Palo Duro High School this fall. She had been ranked top in her class since sixth grade. She was a member of the Latin Club, the Varsity Softball Team and the Academic Decathlon Team. She also was a sports columnist for Generation Y. She was a counselor for Hidden Falls Ranch and a member of the Second Baptist Church. Survivors include her parents, David and Martha Hunt of the home; a sister, Stephanie, of the home; and grandparents, Art and Brenda Story of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to Hidden Falls Ranch, P.O. Box 136, Wayside, TX 79094. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 Annie Hunt Annie Hunt, 83, of Amarillo, died Sunday, July 9, 2000. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 E. Interstate 40, with the Rev. Claude Tugwell officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Mrs. Hunt was born in Cushing, Okla. She was a longtime resident of Amarillo and lived in Borger 17 years. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She married Charlie Hunt in 1965 at Canyon. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Nimrod H. Norton, in 1964; and by a son, Jerry Houston Norton. Survivors include three daughters, Judy Chapmon and Fayrene Sinclair, both of Amarillo and Joyce Chapmon of Gainesville; a son, Dennie A. Hunt of Corpus Christi; two sisters, Rosie Wagner of California and Rachell Mason of Fort Worth; 11 grandchildren; and 15 greatgrandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Khiva Temple Travel Fund. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 Canyon John Charles Plaster John Charles Plaster, 49, formerly of Canyon, died Friday, July 7, 2000, in El Paso. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in University Church of Christ. Burial will be in Dreamland Cemetery by Brooks Funeral Directors. Mr. Plaster was born in Amarillo. He had been involved in Christian ministry since 1987 and taught at Anvil Christian Church in El Paso. He edited a Christian Web site. He taught computer science in the COSMOS program for Americas High School and Socorro Independent School District in the El Paso area. Survivors include his wife, Janet Moudy Plaster; a daughter, J'Taun Plaster of El Paso; a son, John Caleb Plaster of El Paso; a sister, Cynthia Branch of Palo Alto, Calif.; and his mother, Hazel Gilbert Plaster of Canyon. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 New Mexico Mayme Jane Scarbrough CLOVIS, N.M. - Mayme Jane Scarbrough, 94, died Saturday, July 8, 2000, in Ardmore, Okla. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Ed Abla officiating. Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home. Mrs. Scarbrough was born in Wapanuka, Okla. She lived in Clovis and Levelland, Texas, before moving to Ardmore five years ago. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Scarbrough, in 1968. Survivors include a son, Teddy Gene Fite of Ardmore; two sisters, Loveta Flake of Levelland and Selma Boring of Clovis; four grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 Oklahoma Mouzon Weatherby HARDESTY, Okla. - Mouzon Weatherby, 88, died Thursday, July 6, 2000, in Liberal, Kan. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Restlawn Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Warren Gillian officiating. Arrangements are by Miller Mortuary. Mr. Weatherby was born in Bethany, La. He graduated from high school in Drummond. He moved to Liberal in 1933 and to Hardesty in 1973. He worked for A.B. Hunt Ford in Liberal and for Trentham Motors in Hugoton, Kan., retiring in 1974. He and his son, Mike, owned and operated a repair shop in Hardesty until 1990. He also was a longtime farmer. He married Lucille Faye Polf in 1949 in New Mexico. She died in 1996. He also was preceded in death by a daughter. Survivors include two sons, Jim Weatherby and Mike Weatherby, both of Hardesty; a daughter, Miogene Alexander of Denton, Texas; two brothers, Wade Weatherby of Liberal and Cecil Weatherby of Turpin; and eight grandchildren. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 Robert C. Davis HOOKER, Okla. - Robert C. "Bob" Davis, 74, died Saturday, July 8, 2000. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Phillip Shull officiating. Burial will be in Hooker Cemetery by Roberts Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Davis was born near Hooker. He attended school in Hooker. During World War II he served in the Navy as a fireman first class aboard the USS Augusta in the African and European theaters. He worked on the Texas County road crew and worked many years on Frank Parkes' ranch. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. He married Sally Stephens in 1973. Survivors include his wife; two sons, John Davis of Aurora, Colo., and Stephen Davis of Denver; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 John Evans GUYMON, Okla. - John "Richard" Evans, 80, died Saturday, July 8, 2000, in Mooreland. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in First Assembly of God with the Rev. Billy Martin, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Elmhurst Cemetery by HensonNovak Funeral Directors. Mr. Evans was born and attended grade school in Mocane, Okla. He graduated from Beaver High School in 1937. He moved to Guymon in 1939 and opened a shoe repair store, where he cobbled shoes until 1942. He served in the European Theatre for the Army during World War II. He was a member of the 215th Quartermaster Salvage Repair. In 1947 he reopened his shoe repair shop, which he operated until 1959. After 1959 he managed rental properties in the Guymon area. He was a member of the Assembly of God. He married Alpha in 1987. Survivors include two brothers, Harold Evans of Mooreland, formerly of Guymon and Karl Evans of Laverne; and two sisters, Verla Weeks of Knowles and Leola Harris of Fort Worth, Texas. The family suggests memorials be to Richard Evans Memorial for Ronald McDonald House of Amarillo. Memorials will be accepted by the funeral home. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 Jaunita Gum GUYMON, Okla. - Jaunita Gum, 81, formerly of Guymon, died Saturday, July 8, 2000, in Big Spring, Texas. Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel in Big Spring with the Rev. Dudley Mullins, minister of East Fourth Street Baptist Church of Big Spring, officiating. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Elmhurst Cemetery with the Rev. Odie Nunley officiating. Mrs. Gum was born in Guymon. She was a member of East Fourth Street Baptist Church and the Rebekah Lodge. She was a homemaker and moved to Big Spring in 1950. She married Carl Lee Gum in 1930 at Guymon. He died in 1972. Survivors include two sons, Tim Gum of Roswell, N.M., and Edmond Gum of Roanoke, Va.; a daughter, Marilyn Pratter of Quincy, Ill.; a brother, Bill Evans of Stanton, Texas; seven grandchildren; and one grandchild. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Henson-Novak Funeral Home. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 Area Norma K. Parker BORGER - Norma K. Parker, 60, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Saturday in Sunset Memorial Cemetery at Stinnett with the Rev. Ricky Griffin, pastor of First Baptist Church in Sanford, officiating. Arrangements were by Minton / Chatwell Funeral Directors. Ms. Parker was born in Borger. She graduated from Stinnett High School and received top honors at International Business College in Lubbock. She lived in Montana before returning to Borger in 1979. She managed the Hutchinson County Domestic Violence Center. She was a Baptist. Survivors include three sons, Darrel Gentry of Gillette, Wyo., Steve Gentry of Broadus, Mont., and John Gentry of Wibaux, Mont.; a brother, Les Raney of Farmington, N.M.; a sister, Bobbie Naylor of Borger; 11 grandchildren; and her caregiver, Carol Hamilton of Borger. The family suggests memorials be to Hutchinson County Crisis Center or the American Cancer Society. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 Gary Skelton HEREFORD - Gary Skelton, 26, died Saturday, July 8, 2000. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Avenue Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Bulin officiating. Burial will be in West Park Cemetery by Parkside Chapel Funeral Home. Mr. Skelton was born in Hereford. He worked five years as an electrician for Don's Electric Co. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his parents, Donnie and Grace Skelton of Hereford; a sister, Carrie Bradshaw of Austin; and his grandmother, Ruby Skelton of Hereford. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite hospice. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 Darlene Howell SPEARMAN - Darlene "Grump" Howell, 89, died Sunday, July 9, 2000. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Rick Patrick officiating. Burial will be in Hansford Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. Mrs. Howell was born in Granite, Okla. She moved to Spearman in 1911. She was chief clerk for Hansford County Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service, retiring in 1985. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She married Lester Howell in 1928 at Spearman. He died in 1981. She also was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Jack Howell, in 1935. Survivors include two daughters, Pat Dear of Spearman and Kay Crouch of Pampa; two sisters, Edna Cunningham of Amarillo and Helen Rawls of Phoenix; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Spearman Little League, c/o Gary Ellsworth, P.O. Box 332, Spearman, TX 79081, or a favorite charity. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 H.E. Edwards H.E. "Lum" Edwards, 90, of the Palisades, died Sunday, July 9, 2000. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Richardson, pastor of Palisades Baptist Chapel, officiating. Burial will be in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2820 Virginia Circle. Mr. Edwards was born in Caddo County, Okla. He retired from Amarillo Air Force Base as a firefighting instructor. He was a past member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, a founding member of the Krazy Kap band and had played in the Sunday band at Amarillo Senior Citizens Association, where he was a member. He was a member of the Palisades Baptist Chapel. He married Lena May in 1929 at Donley County. She died in 1991. He married Ruth Duff in 1993. He also was preceded in death by two daughters, Bobby Edwards in 1937 and Patsy Miller in 1991. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Gloria Lane Stark of Pittsburg; a stepdaughter, Barbara Killen of Amarillo; two stepsons, James R. Hill of Canyon and David L. Hill of Lubbock; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79176-0001. The family will be at 3624 S. Hughes. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 Kenneth Paslay WHITE DEER - Kenneth Paslay, 76, died Saturday, July 8, 2000. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Memory Gardens Cemetery at Pampa by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle. Mr. Pasley was born in Kansas. He moved to White Deer from Groom. A retired truck driver, he was a member of First Baptist Church in White Deer. He married Myra Flannagin in 1961 at Friona. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Richard Paslay of Stockton, Calif., and Corey Paslay of White Deer; two daughters, Karen Long of Turlock, Calif., and Sharon King of White Deer; a brother, Leroy Paslay of Bakersfield, Calif.; three grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 Gladys Welch SILVERTON - Gladys Welch, 89, died Saturday, July 8, 2000, in Lockney. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Church of Christ with Ted Kingery and Hal Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Silverton Cemetery by Myers-Long Funeral Directors. Mrs. Welch was born in Wanette, Okla. She married Wade Welch in 1947 at Fort Sumner, N.M. He died in 1975. She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Genny Daniel. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Myers of Silverton; two sons, Denny Welch of Tucumcari, N.M. and Donald Browning of Turlock, Calif.; a brother, J.C. Stallcup of San Bernardino, Calif.; and 11 grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Silverton Volunteer Ambulance Service. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 Billy Don Laudermilk QUANAH - Billy Don Laudermilk, 65, died Saturday, July 8, 2000, in Sun City, Ariz. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Price-Jackson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Spangler, minister of Trinity Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Quanah Memorial Park. Mr. Laudermilk was born in Marlow, Okla., and lived in Sun City 16 years. He was a mailer for the Arizona Republic & Gazette Newspaper and a member of Oakmont Men's Club. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Barry Don Laudermilk of Peoria, Ariz., and Monty Wayne Laudermilk of Mesa, Ariz.; a brother, James Ray Laudermilk of Springfield, Mo.; and a sister, Doris Spangler of Arlington. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 Lucille Noble PADUCAH - Lucille Noble, 63, died Monday, July 3, 2000, in Lubbock. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. William Ames officiating. Burial will be in Paducah Garden of Memories by Seigler Funeral Home. Ms. Noble was born in Royce City, Okla. She was a lifelong resident of Paducah and a homemaker. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Noble. Survivors include two sisters, Villa Cox of Houston and Betty Brigham of Abilene; and two brothers, James Brigham of Lubbock and Leon Brigham of Seattle. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 Ed Wilkins PLAINVIEW - Ed Wilkins, 77, died Monday, July 10, 2000. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Lemons Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Toby Huckabee, pastor of Illinois Chapel Baptist Church in Prairie Grove, Ark., officiating. Burial will be in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Wilkins was born and raised in Oklahoma City and attended schools in Arthur City. He married Christine Sutton in 1941 at Arthur City. He farmed in Arthur City, then moved to the Bellview community in 1943, where he farmed until retiring in 1970. He was a Baptist. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda Harris. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Joan Fore of Plainview; two sons, Dan Wilkins of Plainview and Harold Wilkins of Gladewater; a brother, Floyd Wilkins of Los Angeles; a sister, Betty Weige of Dumas; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 Marcia Montague Swan TULIA - Marcia Montague Swan, 66, died Monday, July 10, 2000. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Portales Cemetery at Portales, N.M. Arrangements are by Wallace Funeral Home. Ms. Swan was born in Tulia. She grew up in Floyd, N.M. and graduated from Floyd High School. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Floyd. Survivors include a daughter, Michele Wright of Belen, N.M.; her father, Gid Samuel Montague of Tulia; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be until 6 p.m. today at Wallace Funeral Home and until time of services Wednesday at Wheeler Funeral Home in Portales. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 Elsewhere Addie M. Murphy MATADOR - Addie M. Murphy, 95, died Sunday, July 9, 2000, in Floydada. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Royce Jennings, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in East Mound Cemetery by Wood-Dunning Funeral Home of Plainview. Mrs. Murphy was born and raised in Whiteflat. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Senior Citizens and the 42 Club. She married Clovis H. Murphy in 1921 at Floydada. He died in 1983. Survivors include two daughters, Laverna Price and Mary Jones, both of Matador; a son, Dr. C.J. Murphy of Conroe; a sister, Mollie Price of Odessa; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to East Mound Cemetery. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. today at the church. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 Alice Ryder APPLE VALLEY, Calif. - Alice Ryder, 101, died Saturday, July 8, 2000. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Inglewood Park Cemetery at Inglewood. Arrangements are by Desert View Mortuary of Victorville. Mrs. Ryder was born in Selma. She lived in Helendale before moving to Apple Valley two years ago. She was a homemaker and member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Victorville. Survivors include a daughter, Lillian Cinke of Helendale; a son, Tom Ryder of Amarillo; a sister, Eleanor Harrington of Downey; three grandsons; and five greatgrandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 Delma L. Burner EL PASO - Delma L. Burner, 77, died Friday, July 7, 2000. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in First Baptist Church Ford Chapel with Dr. Levi Price Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery at Santa Teresa, N.M. Arrangements are by Harding Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home. Mrs. Burner was a lifetime resident of El Paso. She owned Del's Designs Beauty Salon, Mr. Del's Men's Clothing Store and Gaibo's Fashions. She was a horse woman and was active in the cattle industry. She was past president of the El Paso Mental Health Association. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess Burner. Survivors include a son, M.L. Stephens of Columbus, N.M.; a stepson, Jess Burner Jr. of Presidio; three stepdaughters, Gail Holt of Albuquerque, N.M., Bonnie Burner of Dumas and MaryBeth Calhoun of Granbury; two brothers, Jack Dodson of Amarillo and Bill Dodson of Murchison; 14 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 Patsy R. Ohlen OMAHA, Neb. - Patsy R. Ohlen, 63, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Dumas Cemetery at Dumas, Texas, with the Rev. Roger Orr, minister of missions at First Baptist Church in Dumas, officiating. Arrangements are by Morrison Funeral Directors in Dumas. Mrs. Ohlen was born in Gladstone, N.M. She lived in New Mexico and Colorado for many years before moving to Omaha 12 years ago. She also lived in Dumas a short time and attended First Baptist Church. She was a school teacher. Survivors include two sons, Kurt Ohlen of Denver and Brett Ohlen of Racine, Wis.; a daughter, Lara Ohlen of Omaha; two sisters, Alice McDade of Dumas and Betty Richardson of Ritchey, Mo.; and two grandchildren. The family will be at 803 Stanford. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 J.M. Miller MOUNTAINBURG, Ark. - J.M. Miller, 82, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, in Fort Smith. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Portales Cemetery at Portales, N.M., with the Rev. Jesse Shaver officiating. Arrangements are by SteedTodd Funeral Home of Clovis, N.M. Mr. Miller was born in Bellview, N.M. He was a fish culturist for the Federal Fish and Wildlife Service. He was a member and elder at First Assembly of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, Inez Frances Shipp Miller. Survivors include four sons, Jimmy Miller of Scurry, Texas, Joe Miller and Floyd Miller, both of Amarillo, and Kenneth Miller of Springfield, Mo.; a sister, Mary Opal Tate of Broadview, N.M.; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 Weldon M. Bates JACKSBORO - Weldon M. "Doc" Bates, 73, died Sunday, July 9, 2000. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Coker Funeral Home with Jimmy McNeal, Baptist minister of Bryson, officiating. Burial will be today in Bryson Cemetery. Mr. Bates was born in Pottsboro. He graduated from Childress High School. He served in the Pacific Theater for the Navy during World War II. In 1950 he graduated from West Texas State College earning a master's degree. He was a teacher, coach and administrator in public education in Skellytown, Groom, Lefors, Sanford / Fritch, Stratford and other Texas communities. He was a longtime member of Lions Club International and active in the Crippled Children's Camp at Kerrville. He was councilman for the city of Bryson and retired as superintendent of Bryson Schools in 1985. He married Louise Price in 1947. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Larry Bates of Jacksboro and Bill Bates of Burney; two daughters, Sue Ann Foster and Tammy Brooks, both of Amarillo; a sister, Margaret Simmons of El Paso; two foster sisters, Jane Felton of Childress and Savolia Schmutzler of Westcliffe, Colo.; 18 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society or Lions Club International youth projects. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 Mary Katherine Harwell LUBBOCK - Mary Katherine "Katie" Harwell, infant daughter of Lee and Ramona Harwell of Lubbock, died Saturday, July 8, 2000. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Resthaven Funeral Home, Abbey Chapel, with Dr. David Wilson, pastor of Southcrest Baptist Hospital, officiating. Survivors include her parents; a brother, Patrick; her twin brother, Sam; and grandparents, Wayne and Mary Ripple of Lubbock. The family suggests memorials be to the March of Dimes. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000 Ollie Richard Nichols IOWA PARK - Ollie Richard Nichols, 61, died Friday, July 7, 2000, in Wichita Falls. No services will be held. Arrangements are by Dutton Funeral Home. Mr. Nichols was born in McRoberts, Ky. A former resident of Amarillo, he lived in Iowa Park five years, moving from Aurora, Colo. He served in the Navy, receiving the Bronze Star and the Army Commendation Medal. He was a quality assurance worker for the U.S. government. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Aurora, the El Jebel Shrine Temple, the Aurora Masonic Lodge and the Denver Scottish Rite. He was a ham radio operator and a Baptist. He married Shirley Curry in 1959 at Amarillo. Survivors include his wife; and a brother, Milford Thacker of Norton, Va. The family suggests memorials in lieu of flowers to Hospice of Wichita Falls, P.O. Box 4804, Wichita Falls, TX 76308. Amarillo Daily News, July 11, 2000