Potter Co. TX - Obits from the Amarillo newspapers 2 Dec 2001 Thanks to http://www.amarillonet.com/ for permission to upload their obits to the USGenWeb Archives. Copyright, http://www.amarillonet.com/ ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ *********************************************************************** All Obits - Text Only Canyon Al Minson Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Paramount Terrace Christian Church with the Rev. Mark Zimmerman and Brent Ashby officiating. Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Directors. Mr. Minson was born in his family farmhouse outside of Vinita, Okla., on Sept. 15, 1930, to parents Albert and Bessie Hazel Minson. His sister Rosemary was two years older. Raised during the depression, he learned how to work and make use of what he had. He helped his father farm and milk dairy cows. Like his father, he became a beekeeper and enjoyed grafting trees. From his mother, he developed a love for gardening vegetables and flowers. After graduating from high school in Strang, Okla., in 1948, he obtained a degree in accounting from Oklahoma State University in 1952. He taught high school for one year before serving in the Army. He worked in the computer industry for many years before becoming an insurance agent and financial planner, the profession which he felt was his true calling. He enjoyed serving his clients and formed close friendships with many of them. In particular, he delighted in showing young people how to save and invest to achieve financial security. Although not a native Texan, he knew that he wanted to remain here when he first moved to the Panhandle. He enjoyed the climate and the people. With his first wife, Maxine Peacher, he had two sons, Matthew and Scott Minson. In 1977, he met and married Jan Lamb, a widow with two children, Randall and Laurie Lamb. A Christian, he faced death with the assurance that he had eternal life through Jesus Christ. He taught Sunday school to high school students and adults and always found his faith to be the most important part of his life. He believed that studying the Bible and prayer helped him each day to be a better person than he would have been otherwise. He was a member of the Fishermen's class at Paramount Terrace Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Jan; three sons, Matthew Minson of Houston, Scott Minson of Leander and Randall Lamb of Amarillo; a daughter, Laurie Lamb Martin and husband, Todd, of Dallas; a sister, Rosemary Johnston of Vinita; and a grandson, Luke Foster Martin of Dallas. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorials be to Paramount Terrace Christian Church, Building Fund, 4000 Mays, Amarillo, TX 79109; or to the American Heart Association. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 2, 2001 Kathryn Hefner Kathryn Hefner, 58, of Canyon, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in First United Methodist Church with Donna Johnston officiating. Burial will be in Dreamland Cemetery by Brooks Funeral Directors of Canyon. Mrs. Hefner was born on April 20, 1943, in Amarillo to Joe and Minnie Lou Merrell Winstead. She graduated from Canyon High School. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and graduated from West Texas State University in 1964. She married Don Hefner on Sept. 11, 1964. She belonged to the First United Methodist Church of Canyon. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe M. Winstead, in 1969. Survivors include her husband, Don; a son, Casey Hefner and wife, Rae, of Canyon; a daughter, Amber O'Gorman and husband, Jason, of Canyon; her mother, Minnie Lou Winstead of Canyon; two brothers, Merrell Winstead of Canyon and Joe Marlin Winstead of Morton Gap, Ky.; a sister, Brenda Winstead of Livingston, Mont.; three grandchildren, Trey, Tristen and Shelbie; and seven nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to Baptist St. Anthony's Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79176; or to the Don & Sybil Harrington Cancer Center, 1500 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 2, 2001 Crystal Tucker PAMPA - Crystal Tucker, 83, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Memory Gardens Cemetery with Arvia Willingham, retired Church of Christ minister, officiating. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mrs. Tucker had been a resident of Pampa since 1939. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Denver Tucker; a son, Travis Tucker of Houston; a sister, Zela Cole of Rapid City, S.D.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Mary Ellen and Harvester Church of Christ, 1342 Mary Ellen, Pampa, TX 79065. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 2, 2001 Kenneth D. Rozzell Kenneth D. Rozzell, 76, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Keeler Baptist Church with Dr. Paul Anderson and Leon Green officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Mr. Rozzell was born in Carter County, Okla. He served in the Philippines in the Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Joyce; a son, Larry Rozzell of Fritch; two daughters, Barbara Davis of Midland and Susan Casto of Raymore, Mo.; two brothers, Bryan Rozzell and Donald Rozzell, both of Graham, Okla.; five sisters, Aletrice Keeton and Linda Bussey, both of Ardmore, Okla., Vonzene Bailey of Midwest City, Okla., LaWana Monroe of Sterling, Okla., and Loy Silbernagle of Moore, Okla.; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandson. The family suggests memorials be to Keeler Baptist Church, AWANA Club for Boys and Girls, 627 Gardner, Borger, TX 79007. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 2, 2001 James Vernon McCarty James Vernon McCarty, 94, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Brown Funeral Directors Chapel of the Fountains with the Rev. Chad Chaddick, pastor of Fairlanes Baptist Church of Borger, officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery of Borger. Mr. McCarty was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army as a staff sergeant. He was an operator for Phillips Petroleum Co., Philtex Plant. Survivors include his wife, Florence; two sons, James Thomas McCarty of Las Vegas, Nev., and Don H. Mercer of Ruidoso, N.M.; a daughter, Glenna Hackney of Borger; two brothers, Cecil McCarty of Grapevine and Edgar J. McCarty of Graham; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 2, 2001 Lenna Lee Johnson Vandiver CHILDRESS - Lenna Lee Johnson Vandiver, 92, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the chapel of First Baptist Church of Childress with the Rev. Norman Rushing, of the church, and the Rev. Kerry Wood officiating. Burial will be in Childress Cemetery by Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Vandiver was born June 25, 1909, in Sidney, Ark., to James and Mae Johnson. She married Jess Vandiver on Nov. 11, 1938, in Childress. Survivors include a son, Wendell Vandiver of Euless; a daughter, Byrda Woodard of Abilene; a sister, Verna Robinson of Bowie; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 2, 2001 Adrienne J. Shields BORGER - Adrienne J. Shields, 65, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Highland Park Cemetery at Borger with the Rev. Gregg Simmons, pastor of First Baptist Church in Borger, officiating. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Directors. Ms. Shields was a housewife. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Valerie Shields of Borger; a son, Kenneth Shields of Washington; and three sisters, Adeline Lowrance and Clara Clark, both of Hammond, Ind., and Marge Tinglaf of Mesa, Ariz. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 2, 2001 Jay B Funk DUMAS - Jay B Funk, 63, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in First Baptist Church of Dumas with the Rev. James A. Sinyard, associate pastor of Carpenter's Church in Pampa, officiating. Burial will be in Dumas Cemetery by Morrison Funeral Directors. Mr. Funk was born Aug. 7, 1938, in Shattuck, Okla. He graduated from Dumas High School in 1956. He married Jackie Howeth on Nov. 22, 1956, in Dumas. He was a Dumas resident from 1942 to 1991, when he moved to Amarillo. He co-owned and operated the Demon Barber Shop in Dumas for 36 years. He was involved in many civic organizations throughout his lifetime. He owned and operated West Texas Barber Styling College in Amarillo from 1991 to 1999. He continued to barber with his two sons who are barbers also. Survivors include his wife, Jackie; a daughter, Patty Sue Himmel of Amarillo; two sons, Jerry B. Funk and wife, Brenda, of Amarillo and Michael L. Funk and wife, Andee, of Dumas; his mother, Neva Funk Lamb of Higgins; three sisters, Billie Leigh Eljher and husband, Ted, of Shattuck, Don Neva Travis and husband, Joe, of Higgins and Sheryl Ann Braithewaite and husband, Jim, of Kennewick, Wash.; two granddaughters, Randa M. Warton of Camp Pendleton, Calif., and Stacey Himmel of LaPorte; and three grandsons, Mitchell L. Funk and Coleman B. Funk, both of Dumas, and Brandon Himmel of Camp Pendleton. The family will be at 219 Pear in Dumas. The family suggests memorials be to Moore County Historical Museum, 1820 S. Dumas Ave., Dumas, TX 79029; or to Baptist St. Anthony's Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79176-0001. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 2, 2001 Edgar Walters Edgar Walters, 86, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Littlefield Cemetery at Littlefield with Paul Wyly of Hereford officiating. Arrangements are by Ellis Blackwell Funeral Home. Mr. Walters was born July 18, 1915, to Oscar and Lena Caviness Walters in Hagerman, N.M. He had seven brothers and sisters, Floyd, Lester, Roxie, Bessie, Bernice, Ealan and Joe. Their dad owned a ranch in Hagerman. They always had horses. He had a horse named Silver. They branded cattle and did regular ranch work. In 1925 they moved to Littlefield. His dad built and operated a drug store that his family owned until 1954. He went through school in Littlefield where he often walked to school. He went to Draughons Business College in Lubbock for two years and worked for the bank and post office. In 1935 he got his private pilot's license and loved to fly. He was in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was a flight instructor at Curtis Field in Brady. His brother Joe was a flight instructor at Ballinger. After the war, he worked at Transworld Airways as a navigator. He also worked in the cotton classifying office when cotton was classified by hand. He returned to Littlefield and started farming in 1948. He moved to Friona in 1950. He married Mildred Jordan on Jan. 20, 1952, in Clovis, N.M. They built their home in 1955 and lived there until Mildred passed away on Jan. 18, 1999. He then moved to Prairie Acres where he lived until his death. He was preceded in death by his wife; four brothers; and three sisters. Survivors include a stepson, Joe Walters of Friona; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Prairie Acres Nursing Home; or to Texas Lions Camp. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 2, 2001 Lorenza Ramos FRIONA - Lorenza Ramos, 66, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday in St. Teresa's Catholic Church of Friona. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the church with the Rev. Juan Carlos Barragon, of Bovina, officiating. Burial will be in Friona Cemetery by Ellis Blackwell Funeral Home. Mrs. Ramos was a Friona resident for 26 years after moving from Hereford. She was a Catholic. She married Raymond Ramos on Dec. 12, 1956, in Brownsville. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Lucy Ramos of Friona; six sons, Raymond Jr. and Roy, both of Friona, Rene of Dallas and Rudy, Ramiro and Randy, all of Hereford; a stepson, Junior Mariscal of Dodge City, Kan.; her mother, Lucia Perez of Brownsville; three sisters; a brother; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 2, 2001 Amarillo Robert Malone Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors, Martin Road Chapel, 15th Avenue and Martin Road, with Jerry Davey, pastor of Pleasant Valley Christian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Malone moved to Amarillo in 1959 from Goodlett. He served with the Army during the Korean War. He retired from Pantex after 33 years. He was a member of Amarillo Christian Singles Dance Club, 45 and Uppers Dance Club and Senior Citizens. He was a member of Pleasant Valley Christian Church. Survivors include a daughter, Sammy Mills of Amarillo; two sons, Robert D. Malone of Lubbock and Curtis Malone of Mustang, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and many friends who loved him. The family suggests memorials be to Crown of Texas Hospice, 1000 S. Jefferson, Amarillo, TX 79101; or to Pleasant Valley Christian Church, 327 E. Central, Amarillo, TX 79108. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 2, 2001 Gay Lynn Gray Gay Lynn Gray, 45, of Amarillo, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Pleasant Valley Baptist Church with Dr. Dana Moore, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Llano East Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2820 Virginia Circle. Mrs. Gray was born in Amarillo and was a lifetime resident. She graduated from Caprock High School in 1974. She was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. She married Steve Gray on Sept. 4, 1976, in Amarillo. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Alisha Huntington of Amarillo; a son, Bubba Gray of Amarillo; her parents, Cledon and Barbara Billington of Amarillo; her grandfather, Cleo Billington of Borger; two brothers, Mark Billington of Lubbock and Greg Billington of Amarillo; and three grandchildren, Lane, Cade and Kale. The family will be at 7312 Cat Creek Lane. The family suggests memorials be to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 2324 Lakeview Drive, Amarillo, TX 79109. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 2, 2001 James A. Mincher No services are scheduled. Cremation by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2820 Virginia Circle. Mr. Mincher lived most of his life in Amarillo. He was a retired major in the Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Wilma; and three sisters, Evelyn Harris, Willodeane Chennault and Polly Williams. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 2, 2001 Elsewhere Kathleen O'Brien LIMERICK, Ireland - Kathleen (O'Rourke) O'Brien died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Griffin's Funeral Service of Limerick, Ireland. Mrs. O'Brien passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family. She was preceded in death by her son, the Rev. Dermot O'Brien of Amarillo; and her husband, Paddy. Survivors include a son, Brian of Australia; and four daughters, Pat McColgan of Dublin, Una McCarthy and Medb, both of Limerick, and Deirdre O'Brien-Vaughan of County Clare. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 2, 2001 New Mexico Antonio G. Sandoval LOGAN, N.M. - Antonio G. Sandoval, 85, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in the Catholic Church of Logan. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the church with the Rev. John C. Daniel as celebrant. Burial will be in the family plot of Logan Cemetery by Dunn Funeral Home of Tucumcari. Mr. Sandoval was born March 9, 1916, in Chico. He was a member of the Catholic Church at Logan. Survivors include his wife, Pauline; three sons, Andrew Sandoval of Logan and Raymond Sandoval and LeRoy Sandoval, both of Guymon, Okla.; seven daughters, Dee A. Sandoval and Sofie Sandoval, both of Logan, Jean Brewer, Penny Roybal, Corina Vasquez and Dorothy Sandoval, all of Guymon, and Stella Tramel of Fort Townson, Okla.; two brothers, Lalo Sandoval and Sandy Sandoval, both of Rockford, Ill.; a sister, Corine Mata of Logan; 25 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 2, 2001 Oscar Bradley CLOVIS, N.M. - Oscar Bradley, 80, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Church of Christ at Clovis with Al Williams officiating. Burial will be in Mission Garden of Memories at Clovis by Muffley Funeral Home. Mr. Bradley married Nellean Coppage in 1981. He was a foreman over farm laborers for Garrett Farms. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Ruben Briscoe of Aurora, Colo., Charles Bradley of Clovis, Otis Shields of New Orleans and Charles Shields of Dallas; five daughters, Eddie Mae Stubblefield, Dorthy Grimes, Deborah Endriss and Diane Crawford, all of Clovis, and Sherries Oakman of Santa Rosa, Calif.; a sister, Costella Lacy of Dallas; 35 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 2, 2001 Oklahoma Delia Mae Rose BEAVER, Okla. - Delia Mae Rose, 88, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today in Pioneer Cemetery with Jim Maynard officiating. Arrangements are by Clark Funeral Service of Beaver. Mrs. Rose was a member of Eastern Star and she worked at Jones-Plummer Trail Museum before retiring. Survivors include a brother, Leroy Hibbs of Beaver; nieces and nephews. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 2, 2001 Click here to return to story: http://www.amarillonet.com/stories/120201/obi_allobits.shtml Buzz Hoover PAMPA - Buzz Hoover, 62, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. today in Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors Colonial Chapel with Dr. Randy White, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Mr. Hoover was born June 1, 1939, at Amarillo. He had been a resident of Pampa since 1941. Survivors include his wife, Marcia; a daughter, Carrie Williamson of Fort Worth; a son, Brad Hoover of Pampa; and two grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to First Baptist Church, 203 N. West, Pampa, TX 79065 or American Heart Association, 2404 W. Seventh Ave., Amarillo, TX 79106. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 1, 2001 Click here to return to story: http://www.amarillonet.com/stories/120101/obi_hoover.shtml