Potter Co. TX - Obits from the Amarillo newspapers 19 June 2002 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 Amarillo Georgia Christine Webb Georgia Christine Webb, 85, of Amarillo died Tuesday, June 18, 2002. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Rosehill Cemetery in Tulia with Frank Garcia, minister of Philadelphia Church of God, and Rick Gunter, close family friend, officiating. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home, 2800 S. Osage St. Ms. Webb was born in Vigo Park and had lived in Amarillo for 50 years. She worked as a waitress for several restaurants including Canton Restaurant for several years. She worked as a private housekeeper for many years before retiring. She was a member of Philadelphia Church of God. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Maynard Webb in 1972; her mother, Lueazer Brooks Webb in 1978; a brother, Vanoy Webb in 1929; two sisters, Barbara Modena "Sis" Barker Stallings in 1996 and Novelle Mullins in 2000. Survivors include two sisters, Bobbie Mae Allison of Montclair, Calif., and Be Be Hollabaugh of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 3 to 4:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be to Crown of Texas Hospice. Amarillo Globe-News, June 19, 2002 William "Bill" Reisdorph William "Bill" Reisdorph, 77, of Amarillo died Saturday, June 15, 2002, in Albuquerque, N.M. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors Bell Avenue Chapel, 5400 S. Bell St., with Alan Burkhalter of Chaparral Hills Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Reisdorph was born Nov. 26, 1924, in Haddon, Okla. He married Grace Earleen McElhiney on Jan. 13, 1944, in Oklahoma City. He was an educator, coach and administrator. He began his career in Dimmitt and 17 years later moved to Hartley. He was in Hartley for 18 years and was involved in the school and community. He retired and moved to Amarillo, where he volunteered his time as a coach or spectator. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1990. Survivors include a son, Billy Reisdorph of Ann Arbor, Mich.; a daughter, Bonnie Monden of Amarillo; a sister, Marcena Springer of Arlington; and four grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, June 19, 2002 C.O. "Honey Bunch" Trammel C.O. "Honey Bunch" Trammel, 74, of Amarillo died Sunday, June 16, 2002. Services will be at 11 a.m. today in Brooks Funeral Directors Chapel of Canyon with the Rev. Mark Zimmerman of Paramount Terrace Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Dreamland Cemetery. Mr. Trammel was born Jan. 5, 1928, in Hardeman County, to Henry and Nettie Taylor Trammel. He married Magdalene Foley in Childress on July 29, 1950. He was a member of Amarillo Senior Citizens Widows Card Group, Incredible Pizza Widows Card Group and Thursday Evening Widows Card Group. He retired from Panhandle Gravel after 25 years. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1991; a brother; and two sisters. Survivors include a daughter, Trish O'Conner and husband, Jerry, of Wildorado; two grandsons, Todd Hickam and wife, Angie, of Crowley, and J. O'Conner of Amarillo; three great-grandchildren, Ashtyn Hickam, Zachary Hickam and Jailey O'Conner; a truly special friend, Dodie Anderson of Amarillo; two sisters, Tink Mahan and Stella Mae Mahan, both of Childress; two brothers, Andrew "Cobby" Trammel and Jimmy Trammel, both of Childress. The family suggests memorials be to Amarillo Senior Citizens, P.O. Box 31180, Amarillo, TX 79120. Amarillo Globe-News, June 19, 2002 Area Keitha Jo Davis PAMPA - Keitha Jo Davis, 31, died Monday, June 17, 2002. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Ms. Davis was born March 26, 1971, in Pampa. She spent most of her childhood and early adult life living in Amarillo. She was a 1989 graduate of Amarillo High School, where she was on the swim team. She attended Amarillo College, graduating with honors in 1994 and was named most outstanding art student. She later attended University of North Texas at Denton and she was a competitive bicycler. In 1992, she moved back to Pampa, where she worked as a property manager for Mack Enterprises for several years. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, L. Keith Davis in 1989. Survivors include her mother, Kathy Davis of Pampa; her father and stepmother, Joe and Linda Davis of Amarillo; her grandparents, Jolynn Davis Cash and husband, Bill, of Pampa, and Troy and Mattie Lou Maness of Amarillo; two stepsisters, Laurie Callen of Coppell and Janan Scott of Lubbock; her uncles and aunts, Lewis and Debbie Davis of Pampa, Frank and Melody Davis of Channing and Linda and Dave Autry of Amarillo; six cousins, Ryan Davis and Dave Davis, both of Pampa, Elizabeth Davis and Jonathan Davis, both of Channing, and Shane Walker and Cody Walker, both of Amarillo; and a special friend, Debi Mack of Pampa. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at 400 N. Somerville St. Amarillo Globe-News, June 19, 2002 Annie Pearl Tillman LEFORS - Annie Pearl Tillman, 90, died Monday, June 17, 2002. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Lewis Ellis, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Wheeler Cemetery by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mrs. Tillman had been a resident of Lefors since 1936. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include five daughters, Billie Gray of Corsicana, Eva Jo Day of Lefors, Anita Rowe of Plano, Barbara Harper of Velma, Okla., and Linda Caddell of San Antonio; 18 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, June 19, 2002 Paul Lynch Westerfield GRUVER - Paul Lynch Westerfield, 70, died Thursday, June 13, 2002, in Carrollton. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Gruver Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry L. Moore, pastor of Gruver United Methodist Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Directors. Mr. Westerfield was born March 25, 1932, in Gruver, to P.H. "Mickey" and Rebecca Westerfield. He attended Gruver schools and Texas Tech University, where he was a 1953 graduate and a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Flying was his passion. Learning to fly at age 13, he had to wait until his 16th birthday to receive his license. He entered the Army as a second lieutenant, where he flew helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. He was honorably discharged in 1957 as a first lieutenant and returned to Gruver to farm, ranch and work in the family business. He was past grand master of Gruver Masonic Lodge and a president of Lions Club of Gruver. He moved to Carrollton in 1981 and later became active as the president of the Woodcreek Homeowners Association. He was preceded in death by his father; and a grandson. Survivors include his wife, Glenda; three children, Paul and wife, Lee, of Austin, Steve and wife, Judi, of The Colony and Lee and husband, Mike, of Wolfe City; six grandchildren; his mother, Rebecca of Spearman; a brother, Pat of Utopia; and a host of friends. Amarillo Globe-News, June 19, 2002 Eleanor Mae "Corky" Foster DARROUZETT - Eleanor Mae "Corky" Foster, 73, died Sunday, June 16, 2002, in Perryton. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Darrouzett Cemetery with Gary McDonald officiating. Arrangements are by Clark Funeral Service of Beaver, Okla. Mrs. Foster was a longtime resident of Darrouzett and formerly owned and operated Coffee Hut Cafe. Survivors include a son, Darryl "Buzz" Foster of Normangee; three daughters, Debbie Babilzke and Karen Bentley, both of Darrouzett, and Susan Messner of Beaver, Okla.; two sisters, Donna Briedenbach of Rapid City, S.D., and Shirley Timp of DeSmet, S.D.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, June 19, 2002 Donald "Skinny" Welty HEREFORD - Donald "Skinny" Welty, 80, died Monday, June 17, 2002, in Amarillo. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Parkside Chapel with the Rev. Ken Varner officiating. Burial will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Park, north of Hereford, by Parkside Chapel Funeral Home. Mr. Welty was born July 20, 1921, in Tulia, the son of Herman and Julia Welty. He served in the Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Letha; six sons, Robert Welty of California, John R. Welty of Colorado, Ronald Welty and Donnie Welty, both of Canyon, Jeff Welty of Hereford and John W. Welty of Dayton; two daughters, Cynthia Welty of Hereford and Tammy Lynn Welty of Houston; a brother, Everett Welty of Loupe City, Neb.; a sister, Lucy Derryberry of Kinta, Okla; 13 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, June 19, 2002 Elsewhere Howard Lee Fleming BASTROP - Howard Lee Fleming, 62, died Wednesday, June 12, 2002, in Houston. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church with Dr. Raymond Edge officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery by Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home. Mr. Fleming was born May 18, 1940, in Mayfield, Ky., to Estel and Mary Earline Choate Fleming. He was employed as a crew chief by American Airlines and was an active member of First Baptist Church in Bastrop. Survivors include his wife, Nell; five children, Debbie Bridges and husband, Butch, and Amy Elizabeth Foard and husband, Orin, all of Amarillo, Daren Fleming of Austin, Lonnie Decker and wife, Ileana, of Central Falls, R.I., and Amy Lynette Christopher and husband, Tom, of Fort Walton, Fla.; five grandsons, Brandon Fleming, David Jefferson, Jared Bridges, Jason Bridges and Cade Foard; three granddaughters, Sarah Jefferson, Alexandria Foard and Madelyn Christopher; two brothers, Charles Fleming and wife, Ginny, of Hurst and Kenneth Fleming and wife, Anita, of Stamps, Ark.; and two sisters, Joyce Michaels and husband, Mac, of Leander and Dorothy Mason and husband, Jim, of Carrollton. Amarillo Globe-News, June 19, 2002 Noel "Bud" Thompson LUBBOCK - Noel "Bud" Thompson, 84, died Saturday, June 15, 2002, in San Marcos. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in First Methodist Church of Lubbock, Bowman Chapel, with the Rev. Keith Wiseman officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park by Rix Funeral Directors of Lubbock. Mr. Thompson was born Dec. 1, 1917, in McLean. He married Eron Gafford in February 1943 in La Jolla, Calif. Survivors include three children, Kay Thompson in Lincoln, Neb., Jay Thompson of Austin and Jean Kastner of Colorado Springs, Colo., a brother, Clay E. Thompson Jr. of Falls Church, Va.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, June 19, 2002 New Mexico Hester Lee McCary ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Hester Lee McCary, 88, died Sunday, June 16, 2002. Services will be at 11 a.m. today in Vista Verde Mortuary Chapel in Rio Rancho with Mark Denton, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in Littlefield Memorial Park in Littlefield, Texas. Mrs. McCary was a longtime resident of Littlefield and Lubbock. She was an excellent seamstress and loved to cook. Survivors include three children, Jeanne Brock and Billy McCary, both of Albuquerque, and Nelda Pennington of Amarillo, Texas; a brother, Charles Davis of Tyler, Texas; a sister, Erlene Howard of Chandler, Texas; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. Amarillo Globe-News, June 19, 2002 Lucile Brockman ROY, N.M. - Lucile Brockman, 96, died Monday, June 17, 2002. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in First Baptist Church with the Rev. John Spruill, pastor, the Rev. Roland Barbeau, retired pastor, and the Rev. Billy Rammage, pastor of First Baptist Church in Clayton, officiating. Burial will be in Mills Cemetery by Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton. Mrs. Brockman was born on June 25, 1909, in Henderson. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Clayton. Survivors include a daughter, Judy McCallister of Placitas; four sons, Bill Brockman of Tramperos Ranch, Gene Brockman of Tucumcari, Jim Brockman of Vancouver, Wash., and Larry Brockman of Pine, Colo.; 18 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Helping Hands Hospice, 615 S. Second St., Tucumcari, NM 88401; First Baptist Church, 145 Roosevelt Road, Roy, NM 87743; or a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, June 19, 2002 This story printed from the Amarillo Globe-News Online at amarillonet.com: http://www.amarillonet.com/stories/061902/obi_ob061902-14.shtml