Potter Co. TX - Obits from the Amarillo newspapers 6 August 2003 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 Publication Date: 08/06/03 Elsewhere Billy Wayne Bonds CENTERTON, Ark. - Billy Wayne Bonds, 69, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in First Baptist Church of Bentonville with the Rev. Phillip Smith and Tim Ward, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Bentonville Cemetery by Callison-Lough Funeral Home. Mr. Bonds was born July 26, 1934, in Happy, Texas, to G.J. and Inez Simpson Bonds. On Dec. 10, 1953, he married Nadine Anderson in Bentonville. Mr. Bonds was a retired fireman at the rank of captain in Bartlesville, Okla. After retiring in 1978, they moved to Centerton, where he raised cattle. He was a member of Bartlesville Masonic Lodge No. 284 A.F. & A.M., the Oklahoma Firefighters' Association and Arkansas Cattleman's Association. He enjoyed oil painting, fishing and being with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Eugene Bonds, G.J. "Bus" Bonds Jr., and Jack Bonds. Survivors include his wife; a son, David Bonds and wife, Theresa, of Bentonville; a daughter, Alisa Berggren and husband, Daryl, of Bentonville; a brother, J.E. "Pete" Bonds of Bella Vista; a sister, Johnnie Shaffer of Bentonville; and four grandchildren, Matthew and Heather Berggren and Jennifer and Zachary Bonds, all of Bentonville. Pallbearers include Rick, Jeff, Shug and Larry Bonds, Jerry and Curtis Bolain, Shane Clark and Howard Berggren. The family suggests memorials be to Centerton Fire Department of First Baptist Church Building Fund, 200 S.W. A St., Bentonville, AR 72712. Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 6, 2003 C.R. "Cheezy" Gray CHEROKEE - C.R. "Cheezy" Gray, 76, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2002. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Cherokee Church of Christ with Doug Suggs officiating. Burial will be in Gray Cemetery by Howell-Doran Funeral Home. Mr. Gray was born Aug. 7, 1926, in Llano, the son of Gordon Don Gray and Bonnie Eloyse McCloud Gray. He served in the Navy during World War II. On Jan. 15, 1947, Charles Raymond Gray and Geraldine Ruth Thompson were married in San Saba. He worked for the Santa Fe Railway for 42 years before retiring and moving to Cherokee, where he was a rancher. He was a member of the congregation at Cherokee Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a granddaughter-in-law, Stephanie Gray. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Charles D. Gray of Cherokee and James F. Gray and wife, Cindy, of Amarillo; his grandchildren, Michael Gray and his Natalie, David Gray and his Hollee, and Anna Gray, all of Amarillo; and his great-grandchildren, Beau Gray, Brylee Gray, Emily Gray, Taylor Gray and Drew Gray, all of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to Cherokee Children's Home; or Gray Cemetery in care of Kenneth Kuykendall, P.O. Box 95, Cherokee, TX 76832. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 6, 2003 Estelle C. Rogers WAYSIDE - Estelle C. Rogers, 70, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2003, in Amarillo. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Wayside Community Church with Kyle Brock, Methodist minister of the church, and the Rev. Byron Williamson, Baptist minister of the church, officiating. Burial will be in Wayside Cemetery by Brooks Funeral Directors of Canyon. Mrs. Rogers was born Aug. 4, 1933, in Amarillo to Asa and Elsie Patterson Wilcox. She married C.D. Red Rogers in Amarillo in 1961. She was a longtime resident of Wayside. She was active in Wayside Home Demonstration Club, Wayside Community Church and a member of Ye Ole' Squares. Estelle was a bookkeeper, homemaker and was a loving mother and an exceedingly devoted grandmother. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Jean Payton; a granddaughter, Kim Watson; and a grandson-in-law, Chad Smith. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Kent Scroggins of Wayside, Bill Scroggins of Amarillo and Bruce Scroggins of Grandview; two daughters, Kytrena Tuttle of Spring and Kiska Reynolds of Enterprise, Ala.; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Wayside Emergency Team, Wayside Cemetery or Wayside Community Church, all can be mailed to, P. O. Box 131, Wayside, TX 79094. Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 6, 2003 Gary Friemel GROOM - Gary Friemel, 46, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003, in Alaska. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today in Immaculate Heart of Mary church in Groom. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the church with the Rev. Pat Carathers of St. Hyacinth's in Amarillo as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Groom by Schooler Funeral Home of Amarillo, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mr. Friemel was raised near Hereford, and moved to Groom where he graduated high school in 1975. He married Julie Ledwig in Groom on Nov. 20, 1976. His passion was farming, which he did the majority of his life. He was the secretary for Top of Texas Gin Growers Board. He was also an active member of the community, serving on the school board for many years, the GEDC (Groom Economic Development Committee), and was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Melanie Friemel of Frisco and Jessica Friemel of Groom; a son, Trevor Friemel of Groom; a granddaughter, Madison Friemel of Groom; two sisters, Lynette Lanier of Key West, Fla., and Michelle Britten of Oklahoma City; a brother, Mike Friemel of Groom; his parents, Roman Friemel of Amarillo and Neysa Friemel of Groom; and his grandmother, Josephine Friemel of Canyon. The family suggests memorials be to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston; or Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center, 1500 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106. Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 6, 2003 Elmer Ayres VEGA - Elmer Ayres, 97, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2003. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Vega Church of Christ with Dean Whaley Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Vega by Boxwell Brothers of Vega. Mr. Ayres was born in Connerville, Okla., (Indian Territory). He moved to Gruver in the 1920s, to a ranch southwest of Wildorado in 1949 and to Vega in 1963. Mr. Ayres was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He married his wife, Ada, more than 60 years ago. He was a Christian and loved his Lord. Elmer was a retired cowman. He enjoyed his vegetable garden, farming and was an avid baseball/football player and fan. Mr. Ayres was a retired veteran of World War II, serving in the Philippines with the Navy. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Lee J. Ayres of Amarillo and Bob Ayres of Vega; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to High Plains Children's Home, 11461 S. Western St., Amarillo, TX 79118. The body will be available for viewing from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 6, 2003 Leonard G. Henry DUMAS - Leonard G. Henry, 58, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel with Darrel Robertson officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Elkhart Cemetery in Elkhart, Kan. Mr. Henry was born in Elkhart. He was an engineer for the Internal Bureau of Mines at Excell Helium for 20 years. He served in the Navy during Vietnam and was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He was an avid hunter. He was preceded in death by his father, Hugh Grant Henry; and a sister, Alpha Jean Karpinski. Survivors include two sons, Brian Henry of Dumas and Leonard Raymond Henry of Great Bend, Kan.; his mother, Norma L. Henry of Hoisington, Kan.; two sisters, Lois Schuster of Hoisington and Martha Brittan of Woodward, Okla.; and four grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to VFW Post 9022, 330 W. First St., Dumas, TX 79029. Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 6, 2003 Leona Trammell QUANAH - Leona Trammell, 78, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2003, in Denton. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Quanah Church of Christ with Larry DeLong officiating. Burial will be in Kirkland Cemetery in Kirkland by Smith Funeral Home. Mrs. Trammell was born Sept. 13, 1924, in Lazare. She married Wilmer Wilson Trammell in 1951 in Quanah. Survivors include two sons, Marty Trammell of Denton and Randy Trammell of McKinney; a sister, Rosie Honea of Quanah; a brother, Tex Scates of Amarillo; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 6, 2003 AMARILLO Dorothy Ann McDonough Dorothy Ann McDonough, 76, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia St., with the Rev. Ken Keller officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Mrs. McDonough was born March 26, 1927, to Vivan and Florence Munson in Kewanee, Ill. Dorothy was married to Jerome Charles McDonough on June 2, 1945, in San Antonio. Mrs. McDonough worked many years for Phillips Petroleum Co. and Amarillo Oil Co. as a draftsman. She owned an independent drafting business before retirement. She was very active in Desk and Derrick Club and Amarillo Antique Car Club. Mrs. McDonough volunteered for Make-A-Wish and Eveline Rivers. Mrs. McDonough also supported the Humane Society. Before moving to Amarillo, Mrs. McDonough enjoyed being an amateur pilot. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband; and a son, Jerome F. McDonough. Survivors include a grandson, Brian McDonough; a daughter-in-law, Raenell McDonough; her twin sister, Donna Kirkpatrick; two nieces; and a nephew. The family suggests memorials be to Make-A-Wish, 411 S. Fillmore St., Amarillo, TX 79101; Crown of Texas Hospice, 1000 S. Jefferson St., Amarillo, TX 79101; or Humane Society, 3501 S. Osage St., Amarillo, TX 79103. Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 6, 2003 Edna Stewart Clarke Edna Stewart Clarke, 78, of Amarillo died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003. Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Mrs. Clarke was born in Voss. She worked in tax preperation for H&R Block. Survivors include her husband, Charles; a daughter, Wanda Vogler of Hereford; a sister, Jean Lee Dollins of Freer; three brothers, Jack Stewart of Odessa, Ray Stewart of Carrollton and Jerry Stewart of Pipe Creek; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 6, 2003 Dorothy Johnson Dorothy Johnson, 63, of Amarillo died Thursday, July 31, 2003. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in St. John Baptist Church with the Rev. James Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Warford-Walker Mortuary, 509 N. Hughes St. Mrs. Johnson was born in Sundown. She was a longtime resident of Amarillo and a member of Mount of Blessings Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survivors include five daughters, Alice Agu of Amarillo, Carol Walker of Sacramento, Calif., Janice Johnson of Dallas, and Billie Dunley and Terina Johnson, both of Clovis, N.M.; five sons, Van Johnson, Glaston Johnson, Don Johnson, Darron Johnson and Willie Johnson, all of Amarillo; a sister, Patsy Williams of Sacramento; 32 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 6, 2003 Cleo Jaramillo Cleo Jaramillo, 69, of Amarillo died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003. Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. today in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Monsignor Rex Nicholl officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Jaramillo was born in Clovis, N.M. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Jaramillo; two sons, Tony Jaramillo Jr., and David Jaramillo; and two daughters, Esther Romero and Antonia Romero. Survivors include a son, Kenneth Jaramillo of Amarillo; four daughters, Barbara Stone, Linda Jaramillo, Diane Martinez and Karen Reyes, all of Amarillo; three brothers, David Griego and Floyd Griego, both of Amarillo, and Sam Griego of Clovis; two sisters, Frances Anaya of Clovis and Stella Cervantes of Aspen, Colo.; 18 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. The family will be at 512 S. Houston St. Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 6, 2003 Albert Rogers Bahr Albert Rogers Bahr, 68, of Amarillo died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003. Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 6969 E. Interstate 40, with the Rev. William Swann officiating. Mr. Bahr was born April 25, 1935, in Estherville, Iowa, to George and Lucille Bahr. Albert had been a resident of Amarillo since 1979. He also served his country in the Navy and Army. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents; a daughter, Linda; and two sons, John and Patrick. Survivors include his wife, Marlene; two sons, Curtis Bahr of Estherville and George Bahr of Amarillo; two daughters, Cindy Koons and Christine Bahr, both of Estherville; two sisters, Jolene Schmidtke and Trudy Bisgard, both of Mesa, Ariz.; a stepbrother, Ronnie Lee Master of Mesa; a half-brother, Dick Bahr of Estherville; a half-sister, Janice Jarvis of Washington; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 6, 2003 Phylis Gewin Bunkley Phylis Gewin Bunkley, 87, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003. A family memorial service will be at the Bunkley Ranch in Union County, N.M., at a later date. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Mrs. Bunkley was born in Demopolis, Ala., to Roulhac Gewin of Hale County, Ala., and Maude Monnier Gewin, descendant of the French Huguenot founders of Marengo County, Ala. Mrs. Bunkley moved with her family to Mobile, Ala., in 1934. She attended Florida State College for Women in Tallahassee and graduated from Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University in New Orleans. She met Thomas Allen Bunkley of Stamford when he was at Tulane Medical School and they married in 1937. After Dr. Bunkley completed his medical training and served in the South Pacific in World War II, the couple moved to Stamford, where Dr. Bunkley began practicing medicine with his father, Dr. E.P. Bunkley. Mrs. Bunkley became active in First Presbyterian Church of Stamford. She also worked with her husband in his pursuits of gem-cutting and of making furniture of fine woods from antique patterns. Her other artistic endeavors included developing an interior design and quilt-making business called Mere-Fille with her daughter, Roulhac and collecting antique furniture and jewelry as well as decorative arts. Mrs. Bunkley served as the Jones County Republican Chairman. She was active with Dr. Bunkley in the operation of their ranches in Texas and New Mexico. Widowed in 1987, Mrs. Bunkley moved to Amarillo in 1999. Survivors include her daughter, Roulhac Toledano of Charlottesville, Va.; her son, Thomas Allen Bunkley Jr. and wife, Myra Anne, of Amarillo; a brother, Dr. Henry Gewin and wife, Hilda, of Mobile; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 6, 2003 Andrea Maria Kinikin Andrea Maria Kinikin, 3, died Thursday, July 31, 2003, in Panhandle. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in N.S. Griggs and Sons Funeral Directors Pioneer Chapel, 2615 Paramount Blvd., with Alecia Ingersal officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Andrea enjoyed life to its fullest. She was a happy girl. She loved being held and loved all types of music. Also, she loved to be read to. Andrea had three very special people in her life, J.J., Angel and Autumn. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Aurora Chaparro, John J. Kinikin, Jim and Bernice Giles; an aunt, Maria L. Chaparro; and an uncle, Joe Molina. Survivors include her parents, Victor and Frances Kinikin; a brother, Victor A. Kinikin II and wife, Pam, of Amarillo; three sisters, Stacy A. Gonzalez and husband, Jose, and Bernice L. Lopez and husband, Victor, all of Panhandle, and Alexandra N. Lopez of Amarillo; and her grandparents, W.G. Chaparro and Victor and Maria Lopez, all of Amarillo, and Norma J. Kinikin of Etter. The family suggests memorials be to Abused Children of Texas, 6200 W. Interstate 40, Sandra Pean Fund; or American Heart Association. Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 6, 2003 Virgil "Fuzzy" Davis Virgil "Fuzzy" Davis, 88, of Amarillo died Friday, Aug. 1, 2003. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street, with the Rev. Jeff Conway of Westminster Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Davis was born July 8, 1915, in Grants, Iowa. He was the youngest of two children born to James and Ariadne Davis. He came from a very musical family; his father was a bandmaster. He was raised in Lubbock. In the early 1930s he graduated from high school in Lubbock. When he was younger, he had a job opening a radio station every morning with his band. He worked as an engineer for the Santa Fe Railway for 42 years. In the late 1930s, he married Hazel Williamson and they were married until her death in 1976. In July 1978, he married Lucille Blattner. He really enjoyed music and played guitar in the Khiva Shrine Stage Band. He was very proud of his family. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Mr. Davis was also a member of Palo Duro Masonic Lodge No. 1239 and Lubbock Scottish Rite. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Jimmy Lee Davis of Amarillo and Richard Blattner of Canon City, Colo.; three daughters, Nancy Biffle and Diane Clark, both of Amarillo, and Susie Osten of Broomfield Hills, Mich.; a sister-in-law, Deva McGregor; 18 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Khiva Memorial Fund, Shriner's Crippled Children's Burn Hospital, P. O. Box 328, Amarillo, TX 79105. Amarillo Globe-News, Aug. 6, 2003 Click here to return to story: http://www.amarillonet.com/stories/080603/obi_allobits.shtml © The Amarillo Globe-News Online