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Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Todd Dyess, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mr. Hill had been a lifelong resident of Pampa, graduating from Pampa High School in 1959. He owned and operated Lone Star Babbitt & Machine for 24 years, and also owned Travel Express since 1992. Survivors include his wife, Nita; a son, Rory Hill of Pampa; two daughters, Jana Patton of Spring and Beth Rice of Pampa; his mother, Clarine Hill of Pampa; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Tommy Hill Medical Fund, attention: Sonya Everson, in care of National Bank of Commerce, P.O. Box 2750, Pampa, TX 79066-2750. Amarillo Globe-News, May 19, 2002 Betty June Gage Marchman PAMPA - Betty June Gage Marchman, 68, died Thursday, May 16, 2002. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors, Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Albert Maggard, pastor of the First Pentecostal Holiness Church, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Marchman was born March 16, 1934, in Lefors. She was a resident of Pampa most of her life. Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Montgomery of Pampa and Kathy Harper of Skellytown; a son, Bill Trask of Amarillo; her mother, Allie Tate of Pampa; two brothers, Rex Gage of Pampa and Bob Gage of Missouri; four sisters, Hattie Branscum, Barbara Hicks and Shonda Tate, all of Pampa, and Ruth Berry of Argyle; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79176. Amarillo Globe-News, May 19, 2002 Donald Rex Wright BORGER - Donald Rex Wright, 77, died Friday, May 17, 2002. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Gregg Simmons, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors. Mr. Wright was born Aug. 22, 1924, in Carnegie, Okla., and had lived in Borger since 1956. He moved to Hobart, Okla., in 1930 and graduated from Hobart High School in 1943. He served in the Army during World War II, serving in Germany. He married Joyce Shelton on July 8, 1949. She preceded him in death in 1993. He worked for Phillips CoPoly Plant from 1956 to 1984 and was co-owner of Borger Realty from 1984 to 1992. He married Dorris Flanagan in 1994. He was a member of Allegro R.V. Club, Borger Evening Lions, Isom Masonic Lodge, First Baptist Church and Swanson Friendship Sunday School Class. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harvey Wright; and a sister, Avis Heiney. Survivors include his wife; a son, Tracy W. Wright and wife, Loyce, of Pampa; a daughter, Joy Rush and husband, Max, of Fritch; a stepson, Jeff Flanagan of Kansas City, Kan.; two stepdaughters, Jill Fox of Amarillo and Jan Haliburton of Keller; five grandchildren, Sondra Wright, Alexis Rush, Levi Rush, Aleigha Rush and Adam Wright; five stepgrandchildren; and a step-great-grandchild. Amarillo Globe-News, May 19, 2002 Lorene L. Lloyd BORGER - Lorene L. Lloyd, 84, died Thursday, May 16, 2002. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in First Assembly of God with the Rev. Calvin Newton, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors. Mrs. Lloyd was born Sept. 7, 1917. She was in housekeeping at Golden Plains Community Hospital in Borger. Survivors include two daughters, Louise LaPointe of Lakeland, Fla., and Janice Carter of Conroe; a sister, Cora Lee Greenwood of Borger; and six grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, May 19, 2002 Marjorie Danley PERRYTON - Marjorie Danley, 87, died Friday, May 17, 2002. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Church of Christ at Perryton with Terry Danley, Robert Moore and Mikel Peterson officiating. Burial will be Wednesday in Roseburg Memorial Gardens of Roseburg, Ore. Local arrangements are by Good Samaritan Funeral Service of Booker. Mrs. Danley married Carl Glenn Danley in Baldwin City, Kan., on June 15, 1944. She owned and operated a laundry service out of her home in Baldwin City. Survivors include a son, Terry Danley of Perryton; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to World Bible School; or to the Perryton Church of Christ. Amarillo Globe-News, May 19, 2002 Johnny Dean Phillips HAPPY - Johnny Dean Phillips, 60, died Friday, May 17, 2002. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Memorial Chapel of Happy with the Rev. Curtis House, pastor of First United Methodist Church of Happy, officiating. Burial will be in Happy Cemetery by Brooks Funeral Directors. Mr. Phillips was born June 27, 1941, in Woods County, Okla., to John and Delilah Rink Phillips. He worked at Roll A Cone for 30 years and had been a resident of Happy for 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Marie; a daughter, Kathy Keith of DeLeon; three sons, J.D. Phillips of Happy, and Freddy Phillips and Jimmy Phillips, both of Amarillo; two stepdaughters, Robin Stegall of Wichita, Kan., and Rena Gortney of Woodward, Okla.; and 12 grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, May 19, 2002 Marjorie M. Ballard TULIA - Marjorie M. Ballard, 76, died Saturday, May 18, 2002. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rob Lindley, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery by Wallace Funeral Home. Mrs. Ballard was born June 19, 1925, in Childress to Melvin A. and Mary Mertle Cox Martin. She graduated from Community Center School. She and W.B. Ballard Jr. were married April 11, 1946, in Amarillo. They made their home in Vigo Park and Tulia. She was a homemaker and member of First United Methodist Church of Tulia. She had lived in Dumas since 1994 to be near her niece, Shirley Wells and husband, Clyde, and her nephew, Ed Garner. She was preceded in death by her husband on Oct. 27, 1988; her parents; a sister, Mary Ruth Garner; and two brothers, Jesse Eric Martin and William Hubert Martin. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Amarillo Globe-News, May 19, 2002 Chano Villalpando WELLINGTON - Chano Villalpando, 83, died Saturday, May 18, 2002. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Fairview Cemetery with Michael Breedlove, pastor of Trinity Fellowship Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Adams Funeral Home. Mr. Villalpando was born Feb. 26, 1919, in Kyle to Oscar Villalpando and Petra Valquez Villalpando. He was a retired auto body repairman. Survivors include two sons, Felix Villalpando Jr. of Miami, Fla., and Robert Villalpando of San Marcos; two daughters, Consuelo Saldana and Susie Villalpando, both of San Marcos; two brothers, Jose Villalpando and Manuel Villalpando, both of San Marcos; three sisters, Mary Lee Ortiz, Josephine Villalpando and Frances Villalpando, all of Kyle; 20 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, May 19, 2002 Amarillo Graham Taylor McKinney Graham Taylor McKinney, 10, of Amarillo died Friday, April 19, 2002. Memorial services will be at 4:30 p.m. Monday in Christian Faith Center with Stuart Bracken, pastor, and Darla Bracken officiating. Private graveside services have taken place. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Graham was a born-again Christian. He was a talented writer and creator of Christian music. He was a talented artist, gifted student and winner of spelling bee competitions. He was an accomplished drummer and true gentleman in the making. He had no enemies and many friends. In his 10 years, many hearts of children and adults were turned to Christ because of his witness. Survivors include his parents, Carol and Clint McKinney; a sister, Bailey Morgan McKinney; a brother, Parker Calvin McKinney; grandparents, Jim and Sadie McKinney and Bill and Nancy McDonald; and numerous aunts and uncles. The family suggests memorials be to Western Plateau Elementary School, 4927 Shawnee, Amarillo, TX 79109. Amarillo Globe-News, May 19, 2002 George Edward Smith George Edward Smith, 91, of Amarillo died Friday, May 17, 2002. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in First Baptist Church of Hale Center with Ted Latham, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Memorial Park Cemetery of Plainview by Holley Funeral Home of Canyon. Mr. Smith was born April 11, 1911, in Hale Center. He married Georgia Parker on March 9, 1932, in Muleshoe. They resided in Hale Center. They were engaged in farming until 1974. They moved to Canyon and four years ago, moved to Amarillo. While living in Hale Center, he served on the board of the Plainview Co-op Compress, Hi-Plains Hospital, Hale Center Co-op Gin and Greens Springs Water Supply Corp. of Denton County. He was past president of the Hale Center Lions Club. He was preceded in death by a son, Dwayne P. Smith; and a daughter, Wynejean Smith. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Donnie Smith and wife, Donna, of Amarillo and Edward B. Smith and wife, Beth, of Copperas Cove; a brother, William Smith of Olton; a sister, Vernice Wheeler of Odessa; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Boys Ranch, 600 W. 11th Ave., Amarillo, TX 79101; BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79176. Amarillo Globe-News, May 19, 2002 Joseph Melton Knowles Private family services are arranged. Burial will be in Dreamland Cemetery of Canyon by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mr. Knowles married Mabel McGlaun in Tulia in 1930. He served in the Naval reserves during World War II. Survivors include a daughter, Karen Dillinger of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, 600 W. 11th Ave., Amarillo, TX 79101; or to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, May 19, 2002 Cua Van Do Cua Van Do, 90, of Amarillo died Saturday, May 18, 2002. Buddhist services will be today in Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors, Martin Road Chapel, 15th Avenue and Martin Road. Catholic rosary will be at 6 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Vietnam Church with Poly Carp officiating. Cremation will follow. Mr. Do was born in Cantho, Vietnam. He lived in Amarillo for the past two years. He was a retired teacher and member of the Buddhist and Catholic churches. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ba Thi Do. Survivors include six sons, Do Thanh Lap, Do Xuan Hong and Do Quang Minh, all of Saigon, Vietnam, Do My Anh of Amarillo, Do My Thuat of Dallas and Do My Thien of Australia; a sister, Quy Thi Le of Saigon; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, May 19, 2002 Doris I. McClanhan Doris I. McClanahan, 84, of Amarillo died Thursday, May 16, 2002. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors, Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street, with the Rev. Dean Wynn officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Mrs. McClanahan, formerly of Amarillo, was an active member of St. Stephens Methodist Church and member of the Pathfinder Sunday School Class. The Lord took her to be with him and all her loved ones in heaven. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey; a sister, Margie; and a brother, Donald. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Regan of Mountain Home, Idaho, and Phyllis Keech of Arlington; a sister, Francis of St. Petersburg, Fla.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a stepgrandchild; and a step-great-grandchild. Amarillo Globe-News, May 19, 2002 Frank Johnson Frank Amos Johnson, 80, died Friday, May 17, 2002. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 E. Interstate 40, with Brent Moore, pastor of Osage Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Johnson was born Nov. 30, 1921, in Arapaho, Okla., and had been an Amarillo resident for more than 40 years. He retired from Glover Inc. as a superintendent and was a member of Osage Baptist Church. He married Floyce Peterson on July 20, 1940. She preceded him in death in 1991. He then married Gayle Wilson on Oct. 22, 1991. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Louis, Melvin and James; and a sister, Mary. Survivors include his wife; three children, Jimmy of Amarillo and Wanda Hites of Amarillo and Frances Crow of Orange; three brothers, Johnny of Round Rock, Tom of Weatherford and Gerry of Fort Worth; four sisters, Wanda Tapp of Raton, N.M., Elsie McGregor and Elva Wylie, both of San Antonio, and Aileen James of Grand Prairie; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. today at the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, May 19, 2002 Herman M. Cody Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Monday in Llano Cemetery with Loran Harper, minister of Comanche Trail Church of Christ, officiating. Arrangements are by Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors, Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Mr. Cody was born Sept. 19, 1917, to Robert Allen and Woodie Eugena Cody in Greenville. He lived in Slaton and the Lubbock area as a youngster and moved to Amarillo in 1928. He was the youngest of seven children. He was called into active duty in the Coast Guard Reserve on Aug. 22, 1942, and served aboard various ships including the USS LST-830 making landings during the invasions of Guadalcanal and Okinawa. He was discharged on Feb. 16, 1946. Following World War II, he made his home in Amarillo where he married Willafaye Franklin. Together they owned and operated Acme Cleaners until the 1960s. He worked at Doc's Package Store from 1946 until retiring in 1982. Together they raised two children; a daughter, Glenda Faye Tolley; and a son, Jerry Lee Cody. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1996. Survivors include three daughters, Nancy Ratliff and Nelda Dickson, both of Odessa, and Glenda Faye Tolley and husband, Bob, of Amarillo; a son, Jerry Lee Cody of Amarillo; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Bell of Amarillo; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, 200 N.W. Seventh Ave., Amarillo, TX 79107; Special Olympics, 301 S. Polk St., 240 North, Amarillo, TX 79101; High Plains Children's Home, 11461 S. Western, Amarillo, TX 79118; or to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, May 19, 2002 Oklahoma Darrell Lynn Railsback BARTLESVILLE, Okla. - Darrell Lynn Railsback, 55, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. today in First United Methodist Church of Bartlesville with Dr. Paul Bowles officiating. Burial will be Tuesday in Llano Cemetery of Amarillo by Walker-Brown Funeral Home. Mr. Railsback was born Aug. 20, 1946, in Phillips, Texas. He completed his primary and secondary education there. He later attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas where he graduated in 1968 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. He served in the Air Force from 1968 to 1974 attaining the rank of captain. He married the love of his life, Hariet McCall, on Dec. 27, 1969. Upon his discharge from the Air Force, they moved to Bartlesville where he joined Phillips Petroleum Co. as a writer in the public affairs department. Over the next 28 years, he helped articulate the company's position on a number of difficult and complex issues. He especially loved working with young employees on the staff. He enjoyed encouraging, mentoring and helping them develop their talent. At the time of his death, he was responsible for the company's printed publications, including PhilNews, Phillip's monthly employee newspaper, and the annual and mid-year shareholder reports. Under his direction, Phillips' annual reports were rated among the top 10 in the world and PhilNews consistently received outside recognition for excellence in writing and content. Among his colleagues, he was recognized not only for being a gifted writer and editor, but also for his knowledge of, and commitment to, Phillips. A second generation Phillips employee, he took pride in the company's rich history and was anxious to be a part of its future, looking forward to joining the new Conoco Phillips. A gentle man, he could be a fierce competitor, especially on the basketball court, where he would join friends in a lively game over the noon hour. Mostly though, he was a man of intellect and curiosity. An avid reader, he was a scholar of history and social commentary, though no subject was as dear to him as the Christian faith. In his office, among his large collection of books on business and writing was The NIV Study Bible. In the final months of his life, hospital staff and friends would sit at his bedside and read to him from his small, well-worn copy of the New Testament or The Prayer of Jabez. He was a very active member of First United Methodist Church in Bartlesville, participating in the Evangelism Committee, Youth Council and Asbury Sunday school class. He also taught a high school Sunday school class and several Disciples Bible Study Classes. In the company of friends, he often described his illness as "a journey of faith" one he prayed would make him a stronger and better person. However, it was to be his courage and faith, both in health and sickness, that would be the source of inspiration and strength to others. Certainly, few people have demonstrated the vows of love and commitment as completely as he. In the evenings, as visitors would leave his hospital room, his final words were always the same, "God bless you. I love you." The feelings were reciprocated. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrell C. and Marvel Railsback. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Lorraine Marie Railsback of Norman; a son, Capt. Darrell Clifton Railsback of Albuquerque, N.M.; two brothers, Jan Railsback of Houston and Tom Railsback of Dallas; a nephew, Christian Railsback of Gunnison, Colo.; and a niece, Chelsea Railsback of Dallas. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorials be to First United Methodist Church to establish a college scholarship fund in Lynn's name. Amarillo Globe-News, May 19, 2002 Elsewhere Donald Woodrow Hardwick SAN ANTONIO - Donald Woodrow Hardwick, 82, formerly of Amarillo, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002. Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2002, in the Santa Fe, N.M., National Cemetery. An informal gathering will be the morning of May 25 at the cemetery. Arrangements are by Berardinelli Family Funeral Service of Santa Fe. Mr. Hardwick was born Jan. 18, 1920, in San Marino, Calif. As a young teen, he gladly surmounted the difficult challenges of the Depression era, farming with a mule, followed by service as a forest firefighter with the Civilian Conservation Corps in the California mountains. He enlisted in the Army in 1940 and was discharged in 1946 as a decorated captain with the 82nd Airborne Division, having participated in the battles of Normandy, Holland and the Bulge. After the military, he joined the Atomic Energy Commission in 1947 with service in Los Alamos and Albuquerque. He then began employment at the Pantex Plant in 1953 and worked at the plant on an almost continuous basis until 1988, primarily as director of safety and security. He was known to be a kind, considerate and conscientious man and he will be greatly missed by family and all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy; and his parents, James and Carrie. Survivors include his sons, Craig of San Antonio and Bruce of Prescott, Ariz.; a stepdaughter, Jeanette Hinkle of Amarillo; a stepson, Bill Crosby of Orange County, Calif.; grandchildren, Kimberly Jackson, Alison Hardwick, Josh Hardwick and Clay Hardwick; a great-grandson, Eric Johnson; and several stepgrandchildren and great-grandchildren. Viewing will be Thursday, May 23, 2002, at the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, May 19, 2002 This story printed from the Amarillo Globe-News Online at amarillonet.com: http://www.amarillonet.com/stories/051902/obi_allobits.shtml