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Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Booker Friends Church with the Rev. David "Butch" Hearon and Cecil Burch officiating. Burial will be in Heart Cemetery by Good Samaritan Funeral Service. Mr. Scott worked with his father as a cook and bartender at the Canadian Restaurant and Motel in Canadian. On Dec. 21, 1991, he married Cathy Burch in Chatsworth, Calif. Survivors include his wife; a son, T.J. Moore of Canyon; a daughter, Candice McDonald of Canyon; his mother, Carrole Scott of Pampa; a brother, Marty Scott of Pampa; and five grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, June 17, 2002 Jack Freeman Clark PAMPA - Jack Freeman Clark, 69, died Friday, June 14, 2002. Services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church with Dr. Randy White, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mr. Clark was born on Jan. 17, 1933, in Pampa where he had been a lifelong resident. He was a 1951 graduate of Pampa High School and attended Tarleton State University in Stephenville. He married Jerry Shelton on May 17, 1957, in Pampa. He was an employee of Cabot Corp. for 40 years, retiring in 1995 as lab supervisor. He was a member of First Baptist Church and the Everyman's Bible class. He was a former member and coach at Pampa Optimist Club. He was a veteran of the Army during the Korean Conflict and served in the 533rd M.P. Company in Germany. He was preceded in death by his father, John Clark, in 1988; and his mother, Hazel Clark, on March 23, 2002. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Jeff Clark and wife, Tammy, and Jon Clark and wife, Jennifer, all of Pampa, and Julian Clark and wife, Charisse, of Houston; a daughter, Janna Carlyle of Mesquite; a sister, Louise Tribble and husband, Gaston, of Liberal, Kan.; a brother, Jim Clark and wife, Sharon, of Pampa; his mother-in-law, Doyce Shelton of Pampa; six grandchildren; seven nieces; seven nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. The family suggests memorials be to First Baptist Church Youth Ministry, 203 N. West, Pampa, TX 79065; or to Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center, 1500 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106. Amarillo Globe-News, June 17, 2002 Juan G. Reyes DUMAS - Juan G. Reyes, 66, died Saturday, June 15, 2002. Services will be at 3 p.m. today in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Deacon Joe Schwertner of the church officiating. Burial will be in Northlawn Memorial Gardens by Morrison Funeral Directors. Mr. Reyes was born May 28, 1936, in Mexico. He married Simona Rodriguez on Jan. 14, 1963, in Mexico. Survivors include his wife; five sons, Lupe Reyes of Etter, Manual Reyes of Cactus, Juan Reyes Jr., Arturo Reyes and Adam Reyes, all of Dumas; two daughters, Yolanda Reyes of Etter and Juana Longoria of Dumas; three brothers, Herman and Macario, both of Mexico, and Luis Reyes of Dallas; two sisters, Beneranda Hernandez of Mexico and Victoria Martinez of Weslaco; and 16 grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, June 17, 2002 Dorothy L. Ballard DUMAS - Dorothy L. Ballard, 86, died Saturday, June 15, 2002. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddie Tubbs, pastor officiating. Burial will be in Dumas Cemetery by Morrison Funeral Directors. Mrs. Ballard was born Jan. 12, 1916, in Ballinger. She had lived in Dumas since 1939. She married James Henry Ballard on June 3, 1935, in Fort Worth. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she was involved in the G.A. Girls program from 1948 to 1968. She was manager of the cafeteria at Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker, excellent cook and enjoyed quilting for her family. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lena Kay Ballard, in 1948. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Donna Kiser and husband, Raymond, of Dumas and Edna Whitecotton and husband, Lee Royce, of Brownwood; a sister-in-law, Irene Ritchey of Colorado City; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and 21 nieces and nephews. The family will be at 119 Plum and 507 Cherry in Dumas. Family visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be to Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 302 E. Second, Dumas, TX 79029; or to Memorial Hospice, 224 E. Second, Dumas, TX 79029. Amarillo Globe-News, June 17, 2002 Irvin Brown SKELLYTOWN - Irvin Brown, 83, died Saturday, June 15, 2002. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Fines Marchman, and the Rev. Jim Fox, pastor of Hillcrest Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Pampa by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mr. Brown married Fedda Allen on Jan. 18, 1941, in Haskell, Okla. He was awarded a Purple Heart during World War II. Survivors include a son, Larry Brown of Skellytown; two sisters, Argie Smith of Morris, Okla., and Norma Jean Grain of Haskell, Okla.; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to First Baptist Church of Skellytown. Amarillo Globe-News, June 17, 2002 Alice Louise Janow PERRYTON - Alice Louise Janow, 68, died Sunday, June 16, 2002. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. today in Ochiltree Cemetery with the Rev. Marlon Sparks officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors. Mrs. Janow was a housewife and member of the Victory Family Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billie Ray Janow, on June 11, 2002. Survivors include six daughters, Linda Humphreys, Donna Slaughter and Suzanne Sooter, all of Perryton, Bonnie Sue Smith of Barnsdall, Okla., Kay Mullins of Dimmitt and Betty Jean Miller of Pawhuska, Okla.; 21 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Ochiltree Hospice Volunteers, 3101 Garrett Drive, Perryton, TX 79070. Amarillo Globe-News, June 17, 2002 Violet Louise Dawson STINNETT - Violet Louise "Lou" Dawson, 78, died Saturday, June 15, 2002. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. today in Eastlawn Memorial Park of Blanket with Mr. Gary Hounshell, minister of Blanket Church of Christ, officiating. Arrangements are by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Mrs. Dawson was born Oct. 15, 1923, in Broken Bow, Okla. She enjoyed square dancing and round dancing. Survivors include a brother, James A. Herring Jr. of Stinnett. Amarillo Globe-News, June 17, 2002 Lela Hennigh DARROUZETT - Lela Hennigh, 92, died Saturday, June 15, 2002. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in United Methodist Church with the Rev. Chris Ford and the Rev. Ray Hennigh officiating. Burial will be in Darrouzett Cemetery by Good Samaritan Funeral Service of Booker. Mrs. Hennigh was born May 23, 1908, in Gage, Okla., to William and Alice (Fauss) Korn. After receiving her teaching certificate, she became the Primary Teacher in Darrouzett for 34 years. Survivors include numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Amarillo Globe-News, June 17, 2002 Amarillo Eula Frances Loter Eula Frances "Frankie" Loter, 64, of Amarillo died Friday, June 14, 2002. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Rector Funeral Home Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St. Entombment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Loter was born in Bailey County. She moved to Amarillo in 1961 from Muleshoe. She was an avid flower gardener and enjoyed square dancing. She married Larry Loter in 1964 in Amarillo. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Diane Nicol "Niki" Loter of Garden City, Kan., and Tammy Marie Norton of Dallas; a son, Madison Craig Loter of Amarillo; a sister, Janice Farris of San Antonio; three brothers, Bill Sowder of Littlefield, Joe Sowder of Muleshoe and Roger Sowder of Ruidoso, N.M. Amarillo Globe-News, June 17, 2002 Jack Williamson Jack Williamson, 72, of Amarillo died Saturday, June 15, 2002. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street, with Jerry Hewlett officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Mr. Williamson worked for the city of Amarillo from 1951 to 1962 before moving to California. He enjoyed fishing, water sports and gardening. He loved spending time with family, especially with his grandchildren and friends. He was an endearing man to all who happened upon him. He was a loyal, trusted friend to many and was dearly loved by family and friends. He will be missed by all. Survivors include his wife, Dona Sue Williamson of Tracy, Calif.; two sons, Steven Lance Williamson of Walnut Creek, Calif., and Marcus Lane Williamson of Lafayette, Calif.; a daughter, Connie Barding of Tracy; two sisters, Vonda Clark and husband, Ronnie, and Ruth Ann Davis and husband, Jack, all of Amarillo; six grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be to the American Heart Association, 2404 W. Seventh Ave., Amarillo, TX 79106. Amarillo Globe-News, June 17, 2002 Clyde Thomas Goldsmith Clyde Thomas "C.T." Goldsmith, 75, of Amarillo died Saturday, June 15, 2002. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 6969 E. Interstate 40, with the Rev. James Rankin, of Eastridge Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors provided by Amarillo D.A.V. Chapter No. 26. Mr. Goldsmith was born July 8, 1925, in Ringling, Okla. He was a veteran of the Navy and served in World War II. He was a member of Amarillo Senior Citizens Association. Survivors include a daughter, Carla Smith of Amarillo; four sons, Ricky Goldsmith of Dallas, Jerry Goldsmith and Michael Goldsmith, both of California, and Kenneth Ray Goldsmith of Amarillo; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a special dear friend, Billie White of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to Crown of Texas Hospice; IHS; or the Senior Citizens Association of Amarillo. Amarillo Globe-News, June 17, 2002 Lee Roy Taylor Lee Roy Taylor, 72, of Amarillo died Saturday, June 15, 2002. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Martin Road Chapel, 15th Avenue and Martin Road. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Mr. Taylor enjoyed being with family. He retired from the city of Amarillo in 1993. He was married to Evelyn Jainer for 54 years. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Gary Taylor of Panhandle, Larry Taylor of Waynoka, Okla., and Roy Joe Taylor of Amarillo; two daughters, Sue Langford of Amarillo and Kathy Nigh of Mountainburg, Ark.; three brothers, Ed Taylor of Anacoco, La., Frank Taylor of Carrollton and Bob Taylor of Columbus, Miss.; two sisters, Shirley Beck and Carolyn Pace, both of Indianapolis; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, June 17, 2002 Elsewhere Violet L. Houser LAS VEGAS - Violet L. Houser, 84, died Wednesday, June 12, 2002. Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Bush River Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Arrangements are by Caughman-Harman Funeral Home and St. Andrew's Chapel of Irmo, S.C. Mrs. Houser was the widow of Marcus Blake Houser and the daughter of the late Samuel and Mabel VanWinkel Houser. Survivors include two daughters, Dianne Whitener of New Orleans and Marsha Frisk of Irmo; four sisters, Ina Eckhart and Alma Rhelan, both of Watonga, Okla., Martha Schimmles of Fay, Okla., and June Nusz of Yukon, Okla.; two brothers, Lewis Green of Watonga and Ray Green of Canton, Okla.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to the American Lung Association; or the local chapter of hospice. Amarillo Globe-News, June 17, 2002 Mary Jo Henderson MIDLAND - Mary Jo Henderson, 82, died Friday, June 14, 2002. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Resthaven Memorial Park with the Rev. Patrick Peyton, pastor of Stonegate Baptist Church in Midland, officiating. Arrangements are by Morrison Funeral Directors. Mrs. Henderson had lived in Midland since 1952. She was born Dec. 18, 1919, in Wellington. She married J.C. "Pete" Henderson on Nov. 13, 1938, in Sayre, Okla. She was a member of Stonegate Baptist Church in Midland. She was preceded in death by her husband on July 26, 1998; her parents, W.L. and Grace MeLear; two brothers, Douglas and George MeLear; and two sisters, Marie MeLear and Hazell Hughey. Survivors include a son, Pete Henderson and wife, Nita, of Midland; a daughter, Jan McBee and husband, Arlis, of Dumas; a sister, Doris Anthony and husband, Buck, of Amarillo; a brother, Bill MeLear of Odessa; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and good friends. The family will meet friends at 4004 Whitney in Midland. The family suggests memorials be to Memorial Hospice, 224 E. Second, Dumas, TX 79029. Amarillo Globe-News, June 17, 2002 Oklahoma Larry Dean Hilburn GUYMON, Okla. - Larry Dean "L.D." Hilburn, 86, died Friday, June 14, 2002. Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. today in Elmhurst Cemetery with the Rev. Dale Stephens, associate pastor of the Living World Fellowship, officiating. Arrangements are by Bunch-Roberts Funeral Home. Mr. Hilburn moved to Guymon from Denver in the 1960s. He farmed, was a furnace operator with Adams Hardfacing and was a truck driver for Perkins Petroleum, retiring in 1978. Survivors include his wife, Janice; a daughter, Mary Anderson of Carnegie; two sons, Lloyd Hilburn of Carnegie and Larry D. Hilburn Jr. of Greenville, Mo.; three stepchildren, Barbara Preston of Guymon, Danny Price of Littleton and Eddie Price of Salt Lake City, Utah; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, June 17, 2002 This story printed from the Amarillo Globe-News Online at amarillonet.com: http://www.amarillonet.com/stories/061702/obi_ob061702-17.shtml