Potter Co. TX - Obits from the Amarillo newspapers 15 September 2002 Thanks to http://www.amarillonet.com/ for permission to upload their obits to the USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved. Amarillo Globe-News http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------------ All Obits - Text Only Kathryn Parman HEREFORD - Kathryn "Kathi" Parman, 50, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002, in Amarillo. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Christian Lighthouse Church with Jackie Findley, pastor, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home, 2800 S. Osage St. Mrs. Parman was born in Canyon. She lived in Amarillo prior to moving to Hereford. She was a homemaker and a member of the Christian Lighthouse Church. She married Luke Parman in 1999 at Amarillo. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Heather Davis and husband, Garrett, Stacey Weber and husband, Michael, and Rachel Kearns, all of Hereford; her parents, Carl and Venita Hoffman of Amarillo; two sisters, Cindy Kneeland of Palm Coast, Fla., and Paula Hoffman of Amarillo; two brothers, Gary Ray and Mike Hoffman, both of Amarillo; and five grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to LifeGift. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 15, 2002 Jessie Lou Kirk SHAMROCK - Jessie Lou Pritchard Kirk, 83, died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in North Fairview Cemetery of Wellington with Joe G. Jernigan, pastor of Calvary Christian Fellowship Church, officiating. Burial will be in North Fairview Cemetery by Wright Funeral Directors. Mrs. Kirk married Mack Kirk in 1965 in Phoenix. She lived most of her life in California and Arizona. Survivors include a daughter, Sammie Lau of Pasadena, Calif.; two brothers, Herman Pritchard of Glendale, Ariz., and Mitchell Pritchard of Wheeler; a sister, Gladys Cartwright of Wellington; and two grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 15, 2002 Bob McLain HART - Bob McLain, 54, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Gerald Aalbers and the Rev. Cliff Hargrove officiating. Burial will be in Hart Cemetery by Foskey-Lilley-McGill Funeral Home of Dimmitt. Mr. McLain was born Oct. 25, 1947, in Brownfield. He retired from farming in 1984 and later worked as a welder, trucker and business owner. Survivors include a son, Chris McLain of Lubbock; a daughter, Kathleen Zamora of Lubbock; his mother, Midge McLain of Hart; a brother, Allen McLain of Hart; and four grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to the Lung Association. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 15, 2002 Ruby Joice Hester SILVERTON - Ruby Joice Hester, 74, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002, in Tulia. Services will be at 3 p.m. today in First Baptist Church of Silverton with the Rev. Randy Mullin and Mr. Doug Cherry officiating. Burial will be in Silverton Cemetery by Myers-Long Funeral Directors. Mrs. Hester was born Sept. 18, 1927, in Roff, Okla. She was a member of First Baptist Church and was past worthy matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include a daughter, Janise Hill of Silverton; two sons, Ronnie Hester of Dalhart and Rick Hester of Silverton; two sisters, Inez Richardson of Tulia and Winnie Smith of Silverton; a brother, Grover Thomas of Silverton; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to the Silverton Ambulance Service; the American Cancer Society; or the Tulia Health and Rehabilitation Center. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 15, 2002 F.M. Carter - F.M. "Buster" Carter, 65, died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, in Amarillo. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors, Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Thacker Haynes, pastor of the United Methodist Church of McLean, officiating. Mr. Carter was born May 17, 1937, in Pampa. He married Helen Locke on Feb. 17, 1959, in Miami. He was a lifelong resident of Roberts County. He was a rancher with banking and oil interests. He was a member of the 1955 Pampa Harvester basketball team when they won the State Championship. He was an entrepreneur and a supporter of Texas Tech University athletics and scholarships. He was an avid golfer. He supported many Pampa organizations and was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. Survivors include his wife; a son, Dr. Locke Carter and wife, Dr. Rebecca Rickly, of Lubbock; a daughter, Suzy Rhoades and husband, Jerry, of Pampa; a brother, Patrick Casey and wife, Patty Carter, of Sun Valley, Idaho; a sister, Phebe Ann Hethcock and husband, the Rev. William Hethcock, of Sewanee, Tenn.; and four grandchildren, Lindsay and Tyler Rhoades, both of Pampa, and Landon and Ellis Carter, both of Lubbock. The body will be available for viewing from 1 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 15, 2002 Mary Kathryn Hennessy Johnson CLARENDON - Mary Kathryn Hennessy Johnson, 93, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002. Private graveside services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Mount Olivet Cemetery of Denver. Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors. Mrs. Johnson passed away in Clarendon Medical Center Nursing Home in the loving arms of her daughter, Annie, and surrounded by the loving staff of the home. She was affectionately known as Marzie and was born in Joplin, Mo. Although she refused to confirm the year of her birth, it is believed she was born June 16, 1909. She married Napier E. Johnson in Kansas City, Mo., and the couple moved to Denver in the 1940s. Mr. Johnson preceded her in death in 1974. Mrs. Johnson moved to Amarillo in 1988 and to Clarendon in 1995. In Clarendon, for several years, she lived with special caregivers, Mike and Suzie Rhinehart, their sons and loving daughter, Sage. Marzie's twinkling blue eyes, good humor and mischief will be missed by all. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Thomas Lynch (Jack) Roach IV, in 2001. Survivors include a daughter, Annie Johnson Roach of Clarendon; a son-in-law, Thomas Lynch Roach III of Clarendon; a son, Jerome Baxter Johnson of Costa Rica; five grandchildren, McCullough Johnson Roach of Clarendon, Brady Marie Johnson of Arizona, Lorraine Dorrance of Denver, Tanya Goggins of Las Vegas and Kelly Johnson; a stepgranddaughter, Katharine Ashley Roach of Amarillo; and six great-grandchildren. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorials be to Thomas Lynch (Jack) Roach IV Memorial Scholarship Fund at Clarendon High School; or to Clarendon's Medical Center Nursing Home. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 15, 2002 Amarillo Freida B. Schwabe Freida B. Schwabe, 78, of Amarillo died Monday, Sept. 9, 2002. Memorial services have taken place. Arrangements are by N.S. Griggs & Sons Funeral Directors, 2615 Paramount Blvd. Mrs. Schwabe was born Aug. 10, 1924, in South Texas. She spent most of her life in Lamesa and retired as a cafeteria manager for Lamesa Independent School District where seeing the children's smiling faces brought great joy to her life. Her ability to see the best in everyone left a great impression on those around her. She had an unending love for her family and a zest for life that will be greatly missed. She delivered Meals-on-Wheels and had a great compassion for those in need. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, in 1996. Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Hill of Amarillo; two grandsons, Jeremy and Bobby Hill, both of Amarillo; and many close friends who succeeded in making her life happy and meaningful. The family suggests memorials be to Northridge Retirement Center, Memorial Fund, 100 N.E. 27th, Lamesa, TX 79331; the Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center, 1500 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106; or to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 15, 2002 Frank J. Fry Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Memory Gardens Cemetery with Terry Lowe officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors, 5400 Bell St. Mr. Fry married Jean Burnett on Sept. 8, 1948, in Amarillo. He served in the Navy and was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife; a son, Alan Fry M.D. of Brentwood, Tenn.; a daughter, Cindy Ferguson and husband, Tom, of Lubbock; a brother, Fred Fry of Ohio; three sisters, Jen Karisko of New Jersey, Katherine Flanagan of Pennsylvania and Mary Danford of Michigan; and three grandsons, Brandon, Justin and Dillon Ferguson. The family suggests memorials be to St. Stephens United Methodist Church. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 15, 2002 Janice Diane McNeill Janice Diane McNeill, 52, of Amarillo died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are by Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors, Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Mrs. McNeill was born in Seagraves. She moved to Amarillo in 1992 and was the owner of a landscaping business. Survivors include two sons, Stacy McNeill of St. John, Virgin Islands, and Chris McNeill of Amarillo; a sister, Susan DeFrance of Amarillo; and a brother, John Phillips of Amarillo. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 15, 2002 Ervin A. Lauch Ervin A. Lauch, 91, of Amarillo died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002. Vigil will be at 7 p.m. today in the Brentwood Chapel of Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Lauch was born April 17, 1911, in Galesburg, Ill. He went to St. Mary's Academy and Corpus Christi Schools in Galesburg. He attended St. Ambrose College in Davenport, Iowa, and worked at Galesburg Mable Iron in Galesburg. He went to work at Caterpillar Tractor in Peoria in engineering and worked for Cumming Engine Co. in Columbus, Ind. He worked for National Supply Engine Co. in Springfield, Ohio, and worked for research Engine Co. in La Porte, Ind. He worked at Buda Engine Co. in Harvey, Ill. Then he left engineering to go into sales. He then moved to Amarillo and represented R.H.G. Engine Co. selling their diesel tractor. In 1958 he worked for the Ford Motor Co., tractor division, and retired from Ford in 1976. He married Gladyce "Barney" Collopy in Galesburg in 1935. She passed away in 1979. Then he married Connie Thomas in November of 1989. He was preceded in death by Gladyce "Barney" Lauch in 1979; and a son, James Lauch. Survivors include his wife, Connie; a son, Mike Lauch of Zuni, N.M.; and a sister, Lilian Watters of Peoria, Ill. The family suggests memorials be to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 4122 Bonham, Amarillo, TX 79110. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 15, 2002 Oklahoma Ralph Vandiver Funderburk WHITESBORO, Okla. - Ralph Vandiver "R.V." Funderburk, 76, formerly of Amarillo died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002. No memorial services will be held. His body was donated to medical science. Mr. Funderburk was born June 28, 1926, in Childress, where he attended area schools. The former Eunice Whiteside, also of Childress, became his bride on July 4, 1944. R.V. was a veteran of the Navy and had served with the Amarillo Police Department for 18 years, retiring as captain in the 1970s. He had been owner of Luke's Surplus since 1972. He participated in auto racing for 25 years and fishing was his favorite pastime. He was one of the top sprint race car drivers at Amarillo Speed Bowl and area race tracks in the 1960s. He was a charter member and one of the founders of the Amarillo Police Officers Association and its first president. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luke and Thelma Funderburk. Survivors include his wife; a sister, Mary Linley of Menard; a son, Roy Funderburk and wife, Debbie, of Amarillo; a daughter, Carolyn Wiley of DeSoto; four grandchildren, Jason Funderburk of Lubbock, Carie Wiley of Haslet, Jennie Funderburk of Amarillo and Cory Wiley of DeSoto; a great-granddaughter, Makayla Funderburk of Amarillo; and countless friends, racing fans and fishing buddies. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 15, 2002 Robert Ross Bridwell BEAVER, Okla. - Robert Ross Bridwell, 79, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Beaver First Baptist Church with Dr. Don Rogers and Jim Sutherland officiating. Burial will be in the Pioneer Cemetery by Clark Funeral Service. Mr. Bridwell was born Feb. 19, 1923, in Beaver to Hugh Vivian and Crystal Pearl (Perkins) Bridwell. He retired from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. Survivors include his wife, Velma; a son, Roy Glenn Bridwell of Forgan; two daughters, Betty Marie Schollenbarger of Phoenix and Roberta Dorene Bridwell of Spearman, Texas; two brothers, Roy Bridwell of Beaver and Marvin Bridwell of Ardmore; two sisters, Doris Bradley of Beaver and Charlotte Ann Goosey of San Bernardino, Calif.; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 15, 2002 Elsewhere Perry Mack Scott DODSON - Perry Mack "P.M." Scott, 77, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002in Edmond, Okla. Services have taken place. Burial was in the North Fairview Cemetery of Wellington by Stewart Funeral Service of Hollis, Okla. Mr. Scott was born Nov. 21, 1924, to Christine McPherson Scott and Hillard Perry Scott. He served in World War II in the 31st Infantry Division in the Leyte and Mindanao Philippine Islands from 1944 to 1946. Survivors include a son, John Scott of Wellington; a daughter, Kathlyn Britton of Edmond; and four grandchildren. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorials be to the Dodson or Wellington Cemetery Associations or to the Nazarene Church of Dodson. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 15, 2002 Georgiann L. Ralston SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Georgiann L. Ralston, 62, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2002. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Stephen's Episcopal Church of Scottsdale. Arrangements are by Messinger Indian School Mortuary. Mrs. Ralston was born in Amarillo. She moved to Arizona 30 years ago from Pleasanton, Calif. She was a mystery writer and member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. She was a 1985 graduate of Arizona State University-Magna Cum Laude and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She was also a member of a mystery writers group called Sisters in Crime. Survivors include her husband, Ed; two daughters, Julie Nackard and Jackie Walden; a son, Chuck Ralston; two brothers, Jack B. Lankford and Jim Pat Lankford; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014; or to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 15, 2002 New Mexico Neva Mondragon CLOVIS, N.M. - Neva "May" Mondragon, 50, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002. Memorial mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Sotero Sena officiating. Burial will be in Mission Garden of Memories by Muffley Funeral Home. Mrs. Mondragon married Phillip Mondragon on Dec. 2, 1970, in Clovis. She was an EMRSH driver and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Julie Sager of Virginia Beach, Va., and Valerie Goodman of Rapid City, S.D.; a son, Phillip Mondragon of Farmington; her mother, Mary B. Garcia of Clovis; five brothers, Johnny Garcia and Elmo Garcia, both of Clovis, Tony Garcia of San Antonio, Frankie Garcia of Willacoochee, Ga., and Andy Garcia of Hobbs; nine sisters, Viola Milner of Winnemucca, Nev., Eva Lopez of Moriarty, Elsie Faller of Suffolk, Va., Judy Mitchell of DeSoto, Texas, Patsy Cox and Rosie Chavez, both of Arlington, Texas, June Chavez of Clovis, Lorie Paulk of Willacoochee and Mary Plyler of Gilbert, Ariz.; and five grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1856, Clovis, N.M., 88102-1856. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 15, 2002 This story printed from the Amarillo Globe-News Online at amarillonet.com: http://www.amarillonet.com/stories/091502/obi_allobits.shtml