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This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Thanks to the Amarillo Newspapers for allowing us to place their online obits in the USGenWeb Archives ==================================================================== Last updated; Thursday, March 23, 2000, 6:38 AM Amarillo Gala Jean Griffin Gala Jean Griffin, 46, of Amarillo, died Friday, March 17, 2000. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in First Assembly of God at Clovis, N.M. Burial will be in Mission Garden of Memories at Clovis by Muffley Funeral Home of Clovis. Mrs. Griffin was born in Lockney. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She married Charles Griffin in 1996 at Clovis. Survivors include her husband; a son, Joshua White of Amarillo; a daughter, Loraine Price of Amarillo; five brothers, Napolian Price and Isaac Price, both of Lockney, Bobby Price of Amarillo and Jimmy Price and Eric Price, both of Clovis; six sisters, Rosie McDonald of Lockney, Myrtle Chester and Carol Bowers, both of Clovis, and Betty Price, Mary Johnson and JoAnn Phillips, all of Amarillo; and four grandchildren. Amarillo Daily News, March 23, 2000 Elizabeth Maxwell Elizabeth Phadora Maxwell, infant daughter of Garry and Robin Maxwell of Amarillo, died Monday, March 20, 2000. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Llano Cemetery East with the Rev. Roger Battle of Jenkins Chapel Baptist Church, and the Rev. Grover Neal of St. John Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements were by Golden Gate Mortuary, 1416 N. Hughes St. Survivors include her parents; two sisters; a brother; and her grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Calvin Westmoreland of Amarillo. Amarillo Daily News, March 23, 2000 Lesley Tildan Johnston Lesley Tildan Johnston, 44, of Amarillo, died Monday, March 20, 2000. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Shamrock Cemetery with family members officiating. Arrangements are by Wright Funeral Directors of Shamrock. Mr. Johnston was born in Borger and lived in Amarillo. He was a Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Beth Johnston of Houston; two daughters, Jodi Rocha of Cushing and Amanda Johnston of Mount Vernon; three sons, Kevin Keith Johnson, Jason Ray Johnson and Andy Johnson, all of Houston; his mother, Joyce Johnston of Midland; a sister, Nanette Sever of Midland; a brother, Keeton Johnston of Junction; and two grandchildren. Amarillo Daily News, March 23, 2000 Rachel Shackelford Rachel Shackelford, 80, of Amarillo, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Southwest Church of Christ with Glen Walton officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mrs. Shackelford was born in Texola, Okla. She was a member of Southwest Church of Christ and was past president of the Amarillo Dental Auxiliary. She was a Red Cross volunteer. She married Foy Shackelford in 1935. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Nyla Stewart, in 1996. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Jerry Shackelford of Austin and Lynn Shackelford of Dallas; a sister, Georgia Shackelford of Georgetown; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visitation will be from 6 until 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Amarillo Daily News, March 23, 2000 Cecil H. Fielder Cecil H. Fielder, 58, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Trinity Fellowship Church with John Yarbrough, pastor, and Garvin McCarrell, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2820 Virginia Circle. Mr. Fielder was born in Abilene. He graduated from Texas Tech University and received his master's degree from West Texas State University. He taught in Abilene for one year before moving to Amarillo College where he was a professor for 30 years. He was a member of Trinity Fellowship. He married Lavita Woodward in 1987 at Las Vegas. His first marriage was to Diana Watson in 1966 at Abilene. Survivors include his wife; a son, Timothy H. Fielder of Amarillo; two daughters, Paige Williams and Jennifer Rodriguez, both of Amarillo; a sister, Barbara Sojourner of Abilene; and eight grandchildren. The family will be at 113 Bay Rock Circle in Lake Tanglewood or 7309 Gainsborough. They suggest memorials be to Crown of Texas Hospice, 1000 S. Jefferson, Amarillo, TX 79101. Amarillo Daily News, March 23, 2000 Ida Mae Bohn Ida Mae "Billie" Bohn, 88, of Amarillo, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Memorial Park Funeral Home, Chapel of Memories, 6969 E. Interstate 40, with the Rev. Bill Fitzgerald and Troy Dale Bohn officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Bohn was born in French Camp, Miss., and was a longtime Amarillo resident. She worked in day cares, church nurseries and did day care in her home. She was a member of San Jacinto United Methodist Church. She was a Girl Scout leader and Wing Scout leader. She married Emil Ernest Bohn in 1931 at Channing. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1975 and by a son, B.J. Bohn, in 1979. Survivors include a daughter, Mary K. Sharp of Amarillo; a son, Raymond E. Bohn of Amarillo; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to San Jacinto United Methodist Church or a favorite charity. Amarillo Daily News, March 23, 2000 Lucille Barker Lucille Barker, 88, of Amarillo, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Rev. John McClean, pastor, officiating. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Gageby Cemetery with Aaron Laverty, pastor of the Gageby Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are by N.S. Griggs & Sons Funeral Directors, 2615 Paramount Blvd. Mrs. Barker was born in Tipton, Okla. She graduated from high school in 1933. In 1977 she moved to Amarillo where she was a homemaker and member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She married Claude Winston Barker in 1933 at Canadian. He died in 1991. Survivors include a daughter, Karen Stahleker of Canyon; two sons, Tracy Hays and David Hays, both of Amarillo; two grandsons; and seven grandchildren. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday in the Gageby Baptist Church in Gageby. The family will be at 3313 Lombard in Amarillo. They suggest memorials be to Baptist St. Anthony's Hospice; or St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4317 W. Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX 79106. Amarillo Daily News, March 23, 2000 Oklahoma Alton H. Burke GUYMON, Okla. - Alton H. Burke, 82, formerly of Guymon, died Sunday, March 19, 2000. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Bunch-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Odie Nunley officiating. Burial will be in Elmhurst Cemetery. Mr. Burke was born in Bromide. He retired from Mobil Oil Co. after 35 years. He and his wife owned and operated Burke's TV and Music Center for more than 30 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church and the No Man's Land Senior Citizens Center. Three years ago he moved to Columbia. He married Katherine Lorene Reid in 1947. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Janice Otradovec of Columbia and Vicki Collingsworth of Kansas City, Mo.; two brothers, Claude Burke and Jack Burke; a sister, Christine Baldi of California; and two grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to the American Cancer Society; or the American Heart Association. Memorials will be accepted by Bunch-Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1112, Guymon, OK 73942. Amarillo Daily News, March 23, 2000 Elsewhere Jody James Joslin HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - Jody James Joslin, 32, died Saturday, March 18, 2000. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary in Westminster. Burial will be in the Good Shepherd Cemetery in Huntington Beach. Mr. Joslin was a welder for Bay Ornamental Iron and Welding Co. Survivors include his parents, James and Peggy Joslin of Huntington Beach; and four sisters, Betty Williams of Plainview, Texas, Helen Spagnuolo and Stacy Mazzone, both of Huntington Beach and Jamie Holland of Killeen, Texas. The family will receive visitors from 4 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Amarillo Daily News, March 23, 2000 Nora Lucille Baxter Robbins DENTON - Nora Lucille Baxter Robbins, 83, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Schmitz-Floyd-Anderson Funeral Home Chapel with Terry Collins officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park in Denton. Mrs. Robbins was born in Elk City, Okla. She was a homemaker and member of Welch Street Church of Christ. She married Miles Robbins in 1933 at Sayre, Okla. He died in 1991. Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Massey of Sun Dance, Wyo., and Phyllis McDaniel of Pierre, S.D.; a son, Darrell Robbins of Denton; a brother, Clarence Baxter of Rye, Colo.; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Daily News, March 23, 2000 Neola Ardis Williams SEAGRAVES - Neola Ardis Williams, 89, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in First Assembly of God Church in Seagraves. Arrangements are by Head Family Funeral Home of Seagraves. Mrs. Williams was born in Kearns and lived in Seagraves 54 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Loop. She married D.P. Williams in 1932. He died in 1977. Survivors include a daughter, Mae Sleen Timmins of East Alton, Ill.; four sons, James Lee Williams of New Martinville, W.Va., John Wayne Williams and Edmond Williams, both of Seagraves, and Donald Ray Williams of Amarillo; a brother, Tom Simmons of Riverside, Calif.; two sisters, Eulene Conn of Odessa and Hazle King of El Paso; 17 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Daily News, March 23, 2000 Ernest Enriquez WICHITA FALLS - Ernest Enriquez, 48, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000. A Christian wake service will be at 7 p.m. Friday in Hampton Vaughan Crestview Chapel. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Hampton Vaughan Crestview Chapel with the Rev. John Botello of First Spanish Assembly of God officiating. Burial will be in Crestview Memorial Park. Mr. Enriquez was born in Knox City. He was a lineman for Red Simpson and Co., in Sherman. Survivors include two daughters, Jenni Gross of Wagoner, Okla., and Jessica Enriquez of Wichita Falls; a son, Christopher Enriquez of Wichita Falls; his mother, Lupe Enriquez of Wichita Falls; three sisters, Rosie Scholl, Amelia Amador and Elida Enriquez, all of Wichita Falls; a brother, Jimmie Enriquez of New Braunfels; and five grandchildren. Visitation will be from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be to First Spanish Assembly of God, 203 Patterson, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. Amarillo Daily News, March 23, 2000 Area Charlotte Lloyd STINNETT - Charlotte Lloyd, 44, died Monday, March 20, 2000. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Riverview Baptist Church at Borger with the Rev. Jimmy Gillmore, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Stinnett by Brown Funeral Directors of Borger. Mrs. Lloyd was born in Garden City, Kan., and lived in Stinnett 21 years. She managed the business office at Golden Plains Community Hospital. She was a member of Riverview Baptist Church. She married Melvin Lloyd in 1979 at Stinnett. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Jennifer Lloyd of the home; her mother and stepfather, Odilia WasingerStalter and Fred Stalter of Garden City; two stepsons, David Lloyd-Newton and Scott Lloyd-Newton, both of Lubbock; two sisters, Joanne Roth of Two Buttes, Colo., and Diane Wasinger of Olathe, Kan.; a stepsister, Susan Barb of Garden City; and a stepbrother, Bob Stalter of Garden City. The family suggests memorials be to the American Cancer Society, 3915 Bell St., Amarillo, TX 79109; or to the Jennifer Lloyd Scholarship Fund, c/o 2009 Juniper Lane, Garden City, KS 67846. Amarillo Daily News, March 23, 2000 Robert R. Hammack FRITCH - Robert R. "Bob" Hammack, 76, of Scottsbluff, Neb., and formerly of Fritch, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in First Baptist Church in Sanford with the Rev. Rick Griffin, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery in Borger by Brown Funeral Directors of Borger. Mr. Hammack was a native of Ringgold and was a Fritch resident for 50 years. He was a carpenter, a member of Masonic Lodge Billy Dixon No. 1369 and a Baptist. Two years ago he moved to Scottsbluff. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Naomi Hammack, in 1989. Survivors include his wife, Lotius; a son, Randy Hammack of Fritch; a daughter, Linda C. Hudson of Anchorage, Alaska; a brother, R.E. Hammack of Amarillo; a sister, Mildred Snider of Olton; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Amarillo Daily News, March 23, 2000 Lilia Rodriguez HEREFORD - Lilia Rodriguez, infant daughter of Rafael and Elvira Rodriguez, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000. Graveside services were at 4 p.m. Wednesday in St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery with the Rev. Adalberto Ramirez officiating. Arrangements were by Rix Funeral Directors of Hereford. Miss Rodriguez was born in Hereford. Survivors include her parents; her grandparents, Rafael and Lilia Rodriguez, Andres Lomas and Maria Paz Gallardo, all of Mexico; and her great-grandparents, Manuel and Maria Rodriguez, Macario and Pricilliana Gonzales, Justino and Georgina Lomas and Eugenio and Deonisia Gallardo, all of Mexico. Amarillo Daily News, March 23, 2000 Pablo Chavez PLAINVIEW - Pablo Chavez, 67, of Levelland, died Sunday, March 19, 2000. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Lemons Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Raul Morales, pastor of Templo Bautista, officiating. Burial will be in Cotton Center. Mr. Chavez was born in Cameron. Survivors include four brothers, Steve Chavez of Tulia, John Chavez Jr. of Garden City, Kan., Joe Chavez of Hearne and Matilde Carrillo Jr. of Lockhart; and 11 sisters, Julia Garcia of Hale Center, Janie Donoso, Eva Kuhns, Ramona Martinez and Sandy Ruiz, all of Temple, Marie Chavez and Teresa Sicon, both of Fort Worth, Paula Burrows of Florida, Herminia Vasquez and Helen Carrillo, both of Austin, and Elva Martinez of Houston. Amarillo Daily News, March 23, 2000 Henry E. Woodward BORGER - Henry E. Woodward, 83, died Monday, March 20, 2000. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Hillcrest Cemetery in Weleetka, Okla., with the Rev. Monty Wood, pastor of First Baptist Church of Olive, Okla., officiating. Arrangements are by Minton / Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Mr. Woodward was born in Weleetka and had been a Borger resident since 1947. In 1981 he retired as an operator for Phillips Petroleum Co. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Borger. He married Wilma Click in 1939 at Weleetka. Survivors include his wife; a son, Larry Woodward of Borger; two daughters, Lucille Horst of Borger and Linda Parvin of Olive; a sister, Florence Burden of Weleetka; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Amarillo Daily News, March 23, 2000 Dorris Bryce CHANNING - Dorris Bryce, 78, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Channing Cemetery in Channing with the Rev. Allen H. Norris officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St., in Amarillo. Mrs. Bryce was born in Vinson, Okla. She was the previous owner of Four Way General Store, Dorris' Beauty Shop and Dorris' Diner in Channing. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. She married Joseph "Jake" Bryce in 1937 at New Mexico. He died in 1987. Survivors include a daughter, Modene Hunt of Apple Valley, Calif.; a son, Eddie J. Bryce of Amarillo; a sister, Sug Alford of Amarillo; a brother, J.L. Jackson of Waco; three grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Channing Volunteer Fire Department, Channing, TX 79018. Bobby Dale Poling CHILDRESS - Bobby Dale Poling, 59, of Riverside, Calif., died Friday, March 3, 2000. Memorial graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Arlie Cemetery with the Rev. Norman Rushing of First Baptist Church in Childress officiating. Under adverse weather conditions, services will be in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Poling was raised in Childress and graduated from Childress High School in 1958. He served in the Air Force. For the past 30 years he lived in Riverside. Survivors include his mother, Gladys Poling of Childress; two stepsons, James Dale Poling of Bend, Ore., and Billy D. Poling of Las Vegas; a brother, William David Poling of Childress; and a sister, Pat Seldge of Waco. Amarillo Daily News, March 23, 2000 Wanda Taylor WELLINGTON - Wanda Taylor, 72, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Childress Cemetery with the Rev. Vince Sandlin of Paducah officiating. Arrangements are by Adams Funeral Home of Wellington. Mrs. Taylor was born in Childress. She was a homemaker and attended Calvary Assembly Church. She married Hubert Taylor in 1948 at Childress. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1996 and by a son, Ronald Taylor, in 1957. Survivors include three sons, Forest Vinson of Oklahoma, Glen Taylor of Albany and Davy Taylor of Electra; two daughters, Karen M. Hale of Wellington and Wanda Mae Taylor of Childress; a brother, Kearby Galbraith of Lawton, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Wellington Care Center Activity Fund or the Collingsworth County Hospital. Amarillo Daily News, March 23, 2000 Arla Copeland LOCKNEY - Arla Copeland, 91, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in West College and Third Street Church of Christ with Frank Duckworth, minister, Boyce Mosley of Lockney and Kline Nall of Lubbock officiating. Burial will be in Lockney Cemetery by Moore-RoseWhite Funeral Home of Lockney. Mrs. Copeland was born in Aurora, Ark. She graduated from high school in Springdale, Ark., and attended Gunter College before graduating from the University of Arkansas in 1934. She received her master's degree in education from Texas Tech University. In 1934 Mrs. Copeland moved to Lockney from Springdale. She retired from teaching in 1976. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, El Progresso Study Club, Texas State Teachers Association and West College and Third Street Church of Christ. She married J.D. Copeland in 1934 at Springdale. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert S. Copeland, in 1961. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Frances D. Huddleston and Celia Ann Webb, both of Lubbock; two sisters, Eunice Whelchel and Mae Rose, both of Fayetteville, Ark.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Hospice Hands of West Texas, Box 1118, Lockney, TX 79241; Lockney Health & Rehabilitation Center, 401 N. Main, Lockney, TX 79241; or Mangold Memorial Hospital, 320 N. Main, Lockney, TX 79235. Amarillo Daily News, March 23, 2000 Lois R. Conyers PANHANDLE - Lois R. Conyers, 77, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Ann's Nursing Home Chapel in Panhandle with the Rev. Jim Hutzler, pastor of St. Ann's Catholic Church, officiating. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Hewitt Cemetery in Wilson, Okla., by Minton / Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle. Mrs. Conyers was born in Courtny, Okla., and had lived in Fritch since 1957. She was a homemaker and member of First Southern Baptist Church in Fritch and Eastern Star in Borger. She married Woodrow Conyers in 1941 at Marietta, Okla. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Joe Douglas Conyers of Euless and Charles Wayne Conyers of Columbus, Ohio; a daughter, Margaret Foster of Trophy Club; a sister, Valene Dumas of Wilson; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Amarillo Daily News, March 23, 2000