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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 Area Cleona Katherine "Cloie" Zenor HIGGINS - Cleona Katherine "Cloie" Zenor, 85, died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, in Canadian. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First United Methodist Church in Higgins. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home of Amarillo, 2800 S. Osage St. Mrs. Zenor was born in Ellis County, Okla., on Sept. 28, 1916, to Harry Jay and Bessie Burnett Sawyer. She attended elementary, junior high and high school in Higgins. She graduated from West Texas State Teachers College at Canyon in 1939 with an all-levels education degree. She taught in the public school system for 27 years, retiring in 1977. She married Ross G. Zenor on Aug. 18, 1940, in Cheyenne, Okla. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Higgins, Higgins Chapter 300 Order of the Eastern Star and Texas State Teachers Association. She served on an advisory council of West Texas State University for several years. She was loved and will be missed by many friends, family members and former students. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Phyllis Sawyer Smith. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Phyllis Lea Suthers and husband, James, of Shattuck, Okla.; a son, Thomas Sawyer Zenor of Higgins; two grandchildren, William Kent Suthers and wife, Jana, of Enid, Okla., and Amy Lea Reece and husband, Terry, of Edmond, Okla.; three great-grandchildren, Tyler Scott Reece, Nathan Trent Reece and Mackenzie Lane Reece, all of Edmond, Okla.; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to Hemphill County Hospice; or a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, May 17, 2002 Marlene Winton Cutrer FRITCH - Marlene Winton Cutrer, 63, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002, in Amarillo. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in First Southern Baptist Church in Fritch with the Rev. John Denton, retired minister, and Calvin Winters of First Southern Baptist Church of Fritch officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors. Mrs. Cutrer was born Sept. 13, 1938, in Borger. She was a homemaker, mother and a Baptist. She lived in Fritch for the last three years, moving here from Albuquerque, N.M., and the Rio Rancho, N.M., area. Survivors include two daughters, Kim Brink Baird of Albuquerque and Sheree Doll and husband, John, of Rio Rancho; her mother, Lois Winton of Fritch; a brother, L.D. Winton and wife, Brenda, of Fritch; three grandchildren, Carrie Denton Kofsky and companion, Tim Johnson, Krista Denton and Austin Baird; and a great-granddaughter, Colleen Kofsky. Amarillo Globe-News, May 17, 2002 Juana C. Dominguez QUANAH - Juana C. Dominguez, 81, died Thursday, May 16, 2002. Memorial services will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home. Mrs. Dominguez was born May 5, 1921, in Mercedes. She married Eduardo Dominguez on Oct. 31, 1947, in Wilson, Ark. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Juanita Kinnaman of Quanah, Hope Reeves of Oklahoma City and Esther Ward of Edmond, Okla.; two brothers, Claudio Cuellar and Rodolfo Cuellar; a sister, Raquel Cuellar; nine grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, May 17, 2002 Janet Bradly Moody HEREFORD - Janet Bradly Moody, 51, died Thursday, May 16, 2002. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ron Muller of Palo Duro Baptist Church, Dr. Tom Fuller of the church and the Rev. Ray Sanders officiating. Private family burial will take place. Arrangements are by Gililland-Watson Funeral Home. Mrs. Moody graduated from Hereford High School in 1971. She earned an associate's degree from Amarillo College and attended West Texas A&M University. Survivors include her mother, Marcella Bradly of Hereford; a son, Kyle Moody of Corpus Christi; a granddaughter; a brother, Truitt Bradly of Georgetown; and a sister, Jeannine Rusher of Ordway, Colo. The family suggests memorials be to Hereford Senior Citizens Delivered Meals Program. Amarillo Globe-News, May 17, 2002 J.F. "Bid" Littrell DUMAS - J.F. "Bid" Littrell, 97, died Thursday, May 16, 2002. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Morrison Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Roger Orr, associate pastor of First Baptist Church in Dumas, officiating. Burial will be in Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Littrell was born June 17, 1904, in Lindsey, Indian Territory, Okla. He had been a Moore County resident since 1962, moving from Lamar, Colo. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Dumas. He married Bessie D. Osborn on July 7, 1947, in Granville, N.M. He was an operator for Colorado Interstate Gas Co. until his retirement in 1969. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army. He was a member of VFW Post No. 9022 in Dumas. Survivors include his wife; a special niece, Polly SoRelle of Amarillo; three nieces, Marilyn Thompson and Vinita Brown, both of Folsom, N.M., and Lois Heflin of Loveland, Colo.; a nephew, Dewayne Littrell of Bismarck, N.D.; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. The family suggests memorials be to Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Activity Fund, 224 E. Second Ave., Dumas, TX 79029. Amarillo Globe-News, May 17, 2002 Dan Hightower PANHANDLE - Dan Hightower, 60, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002, in Amarillo. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Tell Methodist Cemetery in Tell with the Rev. Mark Searcy of Calvary Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Hightower was born Dec. 25, 1942, in Childress. He worked in road construction. Survivors include a daughter, Robin Beard of Canyon; two sons, Danny Hightower and Steven Hightower, both of Panhandle; two sisters, Doris Helms of Memphis and Jeanette Whitehead of Arlington; five brothers, Laymon Hightower of Tularosa, N.M., LaRoy Hightower of Panhandle, and Mickie Hightower, Tommy Hightower and Dale Hightower, all of Childress; and six grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to American Cancer Society. Amarillo Globe-News, May 17, 2002 Virginia Fisher PLAINVIEW - Virginia Fisher, 76, died Sunday, May 12, 2002. Services will be at 1 p.m. today in New Jerusalem Baptist Church of Finny Switch with the Rev. David M. Gardner officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Memorial Park by Wood-Dunning Funeral Home. Mrs. Fisher was born April 25, 1926, in Tyler. She was a nurse at Plainview Hospital and was a mid-wife. Survivors include a daughter, Joe Lena Harris of Amarillo; an adopted son, Robert Henry Smith of Albuquerque, N.M.; a sister, Delores Hendley of Los Angeles; two brothers, Henry Hendley of Las Vegas and Thomas Eugene Hendley of Tyler; and two granddaughters. Amarillo Globe-News, May 17, 2002 Jose Benito Gonzales PLAINVIEW - Jose Benito Gonzales, 49, died Monday, May 13, 2002, in San Antonio. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today in Bartley-Silva Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Rev. John Ohlig, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery. Mr. Gonzales was born June 20, 1952, in Edmonson. He married Yolanda Mendez on Feb. 2, 1974, in Plainview. Survivors include his wife; a son, Joe A. Gonzales of San Antonio; three daughters, Becky Gonzales of Plainview, and Maria Makala Gonzales and Linda Gonzales, both of San Antonio; three brothers, Aimeldo Gonzales of Plainview, and Roy Gonzales and Tony Gonzales, both of San Antonio; three sisters, Francis Jalamo and Simonia Flores, both of Cactus, and Rosa Gonzales of San Antonio; and a granddaughter. Amarillo Globe-News, May 17, 2002 Margaret G. Davis STRATFORD - Margaret G. Davis, 90, died Sunday, May 12, 2002, in Denver. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Stratford Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Sweeten, pastor of First Christian Church of Stratford, officiating. Mrs. Davis was born Aug. 31, 1911, in Stratford. She was a longtime Denver area resident and former Stratford resident. Survivors include a son, Landon Michael Davis of Lakewood, Colo. Amarillo Globe-News, May 17, 2002 Amarillo Jordan Kyle Schaeffer Jordan Kyle Schaeffer, 11, of Amarillo died Thursday, May 16, 2002. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in St. Stephen United Methodist Church with Dr. Jim Smith, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by N.S. Griggs and Sons Funeral Directors, 2615 Paramount Blvd. Jordan was born and lived his whole life in Amarillo. He attended Western Plateau Elementary School. He was our "special angel" and will be missed by many. Survivors include his parents, Lee and Ronda Schaeffer of Amarillo; a brother, Justin Schaeffer of Amarillo; two sisters, Tonya Schaeffer and Tara Schaeffer, both of Amarillo; and his grandparents, Norm and Bobbie Lee of Amarillo, Basil and Jan Masse of Carrollton and Bill and Edith Schaeffer of Houston. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, May 17, 2002 Jerry Dean Howard Jerry Dean Howard, 49, of Medford, Ore., formerly of Amarillo, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Rev. John McClean, Dr. Janie Noble and the Rev. Perry Hunsaker, all of the church, officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mr. Howard was born April 25, 1952, in Perryville, Mo. He attended school at Cal Farley's Boys Ranch and was a member of the Boys Ranch Alumni Board for several years. He served with the United States Air Force in Vietnam. He attended Amarillo College, West Texas A&M University and Northwest Texas School of Nursing. He was a fireman and emergency medical technician with the Borger Fire Department from 1979 to 1982 and worked for Truckstops of America in Amarillo. He was preceded in death by his mother, his father and two brothers. Survivors include two sons, Terry Howard and Robert "Robby" Howard, both of Amarillo; three sisters; and two brothers. The family suggests memorials be to St. Paul United Methodist Church, Elevator Fund, 4717 W. Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX 79106. Amarillo Globe-News, May 17, 2002 Zach A. Elkin Zach A. Elkin, 83, of Amarillo died Monday, May 13, 2002. No memorial services are scheduled. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mr. Elkin worked for the United States Government with the Corps of Engineers. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Andrews Elkin, in 1989. Survivors include a sister, Betty Salyars of Lubbock; and a brother, L.C. Elkin of Amarillo. Amarillo Globe-News, May 17, 2002 Margaret Vaughan Hawley Margaret Vaughan Hawley, 83, of Amarillo died Saturday, May 11, 2002, in Phoenix. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Llano Cemetery with R.T. Havener of First Assembly of God Church in Big Spring officiating. Arrangements are by Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Martin Road, 1505 Martin Road. Mrs. Hawley was born in Athens. She was a graduate of the Class of 1937 Borger High School and attended business college. She was a past worthy matron of the Bonita Chapter No. 184, Order of the Eastern Star in Amarillo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ezra Hawley, in 1976. Survivors include two daughters; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters. Amarillo Globe-News, May 17, 2002 Josephine Randle Josephine Randle, 91, of Amarillo died Monday, May 13, 2002. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Johnson Chapel AME Church with the Rev. Phillip Randle, her son, and the Rev. W.L. Brown, presiding elder, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Golden Gate Mortuary, 1416 N. Hughes St. Mrs. Randle was born Josephine Jackson on March 19, 1911, in St. Joseph Mo., to Cody and Lena Jackson. She grew up and was educated in Kansas City, Mo. She was married to William W. Randle Sr. in 1944. They moved to Amarillo in 1953 where they raised their two sons. She worked for Amarillo Independent School District in food services. She was employed by Dr. E.B. Lokey for more than 20 years. She became a member of Johnson Chapel AME in 1954. She was a faithful member of the choir and past choir president. In addition, she served as a church trustee and missionary member. She will be remembered as a Christian woman who dedicated her life to God and her family. She was preceded in death by her husband; and a grandchild, Angel. Survivors include two sons, William W. Randle Jr. and Phillip C. Randle; two daughters-in-laws, Carlotta Randle and Elizabeth Randle; eight grandchildren, Rickey, Andrali, Mekole, Winston, Staceye, Brandon, April and Ashley; three great-grandsons, Nicholas, Ethan and B.J.; special friends, Ernest Harris, Alma, Linn, Lena, Charlotte and Peggy; and a host of other relatives and friends. Amarillo Globe-News, May 17, 2002 Edward "Big Ed" Lucero Edward "Big Ed" Lucero, 78, of Amarillo, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002. Rosary was at 7 p.m. Thursday in Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors Bell Avenue Chapel, 5400 S. Bell St. Mass will be at 10 a.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Monsignor Rex Nichol of the church officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Lucero was born in Roswell, N.M., on Dec. 28, 1923. He married Teresa Fajardo on Dec. 7, 1941, in Childress. He was a veteran of the Army and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife; a son, Edward Lucero Jr. of Amarillo; four daughters, Mary Sandra Cera, Patsy Lucero, Mary Louise Lucero and Virginia Lucero, all of Amarillo; a sister, Emma Levario of Amarillo; 23 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. The family will be at 2602 Olive St. Amarillo Globe-News, May 17, 2002 Willie Ray Gamblin Willie Ray Gamblin, 83, of Amarillo, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002. Services were at 4 p.m. Thursday in Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street, with Windell Taylor, chaplain of Veteran's Administration Medical Center, officiating. Burial is in Llano Cemetery. Mr. Gamblin was born July 7, 1918, in Golden, Wood County. He came to Amarillo in December 1918 and grew up and went to school in Amarillo. He served during World War II in the South Pacific with the 345 Bomb Group known as the Air Apache Strafers. He was a life member of DAV. He worked for many years as an automobile mechanic. In later years he became a gunsmith and owned his own shop to repair, work and build custom rifles. He married Ima Lea Graham in 1946 at Amarillo. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Charlotte Parks of Portland, Ore.; a brother, L.D. "Denby" Gamblin of Amarillo; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild. The family suggests memorials be to Methodist Children's Home, 1111 Herring Ave., Waco, TX 76708. Amarillo Globe-News, May 17, 2002 New Mexico Antonia Mejia Valdez CLOVIS, N.M. - Antonia Mejia Valdez, 82, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002. Mass will be at noon today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Rev. Sotero Sena officiating. Burial will be in Mission Garden of Memories by Muffley Funeral Home. Mrs. Valdez married Valentino J. Valdez Sr. in 1940 in Clovis. She was a homemaker and member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Alex "Hondo" Valdez Sr. and Antonio L. Valdez, both of Clovis, and Mario Valdez of Albuquerque; two daughters, Margaret "Margie" Mounger of Albuquerque and Marcella "Marcy" Brown of Clovis; a brother, Socorro J. Mejia of Ponderosa; a sister, Cuca Ponce of El Paso, Texas; 25 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, May 17, 2002 Lorene Hartley Mills ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Lorene Hartley Mills, 84, died Monday, May 13, 2002. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in First United Methodist Church in Clovis with Dr. Steve McElroy officiating. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. in Hollene Cemetery in Hollene by Muffley Funeral Home. Mrs. Mills married Vernon Mills on Nov. 30, 1939, in Clovis. She was a retired teacher and a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Jackie Hodges and Pam Baum, both of Clovis; two sons, Sidney Lane Mills of Albuquerque and Rodney Mills of Lubbock, Texas; a brother, Earl Hartley of El Paso, Texas; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to First United Methodist Church of Clovis, Building Fund; or Hospice Memorial foundation, 4515 N.E. Indian School Road, Suite 109, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Amarillo Globe-News, May 17, 2002 Canyon Baxter Cecil Lambert Baxter Cecil Lambert, 72, of Canyon, died Monday, May 13, 2002, in Amarillo. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Thursday in Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon with David J. Lowrie, pastor of First Baptist Church of Canyon, officiating. Arrangements were by Holley Funeral Home. Mr. Lambert was born Sept. 21, 1929, in Roby. He graduated from Newman High School in Sweetwater in 1947-1948. He earned a bachelor of business administration degree from West Texas State College in Canyon. He served with the 82nd Airborne Division, Finance Division in the Army. His service was during the Korean conflict. He married Sue Jennings on Oct. 21, 1950, in Canyon. They resided in Canyon most of their married life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Keifer Lambert and Texas Rucker Lambert. Survivors include his wife; a son, Gregory Lambert and wife, Dena, of Groom; two daughters, Christina Stone and husband, Ron, of Amarillo and Patricia Cook and husband, George, of Canyon; a sister, Lucille McCain Guelker of Sweetwater; 10 grandchildren, Daniel Lambert of Euless, Kylie Lambert of Austin, Ty Lambert of Vernon, Tom Lambert, Aimee Garcia, Emilee Stone and Heather Stone, all of Amarillo, Rachael Patterson of Canyon, Nathanael Cook of Rochester, N.Y., and Jessica Davis of Burleson; and eight great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 1717 Fourth Ave., Canyon, TX 79015; or BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79176. Amarillo Globe-News, May 17, 2002 Elsewhere Max C. Suggs AUSTIN - Max C. Suggs, 51, formerly of Pampa died Thursday, May 16, 2002, in Temple. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Trinity Fellowship Church in Pampa with Lonny Robbins, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Pampa by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa. Mr. Suggs had been a resident of Pampa for about six years before moving to the Dallas area. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam. Survivors include his wife, Doris; a daughter, Robin Elizondo of Lewisville; a brother, Lloyd Suggs of Grand Prairie; two sisters, Linda Rife of Wheeler and Gloria Johnson of Irving; his mother, Maxine Suggs of Irving; and four grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to American Cancer Society. Amarillo Globe-News, May 17, 2002 This story printed from the Amarillo Globe-News Online at amarillonet.com: http://www.amarillonet.com/stories/051702/obi_ob051702-22.shtml