Potter Co. TX - Obits from the Amarillo newspapers 8 October 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: 10/08/03 Brian Edward Smith FRITCH - Brian Edward Smith, 58, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2003. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel with family members officiating. Mr. Smith was born Feb. 28, 1945, in Huntington Park, Calif. He was a police officer for the city of Borger for 14 years. Survivors include his wife, Lynn; a son, Scott Jordan of Borger; four daughters, Christina Marie Pearson of Gardnerville, Nev., Deena Michelle Smith of Santa Cruz, Calif., Audrey Joanna Thompson of Borger and Christina Brianne Kelly of Fort Worth; a brother, Lane Smith of Jackson, Miss.; and eight grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, 800 N. Sumner St., Pampa, TX 79065. Amarillo Globe-News, Oct. 8, 2003 Adan Lamas HEREFORD - Adan Lamas, 38, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2003. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today and Thursday in Gililland-Watson Funeral Home Rose Chapel. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in San Jose Mission with Monsignor Arturo Meza, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery. Mr. Lamas was born Nov. 14, 1964, in Hereford. He was a member of San Jose Mission. Survivors include his mother, Octavia Lamas of Hereford; three brothers, Steven Lamas of Houston, Santos Lamas of Amarillo and Tomas Lamas of Hereford; and three sisters, Nelda Lamas of Hereford, Juanita Guerrero of Ulysses, Kan., and Antonia Vargas of Vernon. Amarillo Globe-News, Oct. 8, 2003 Amrie Lanae Cervantes BORGER - Amrie Lanae Cervantes, infant daughter of Becky Salazar and Fidel Cervantes, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2003. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today in Stinnett Cemetery in Stinnett with Monsignor Norbert Kuehler officiating. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Directors. Amrie was born Aug. 18, 2003, in Borger. She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Stinnett. Survivors include her parents; and her grandparents, Moses Salazar of Crosbyton, Emilia Salazar of Quitaque and Emma Cervantes of Stinnett. Amarillo Globe-News, Oct. 8, 2003 Francis Eugene "Gene" Reed PAMPA - Francis Eugene "Gene" Reed, 80, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2003, in Amarillo. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today in Hillcrest Cemetery in McLean with the Rev. Jacob Clemmens, rector of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mr. Reed worked for Highland General and Coronado Hospital for more than 39 years, retiring in 1996. He was a veteran of the Navy, serving during World War II. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Ann Richards of Pampa; a son, Joe Reed of Canyon; a sister, Leona Burton of Fresno, Calif.; two brothers, Don Reed and Jack Reed, both of Fresno, Calif.; and four grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Oct. 8, 2003 Dwain Ellerd MEMPHIS - Dwain Ellerd, 61, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2003. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Church of Christ with Tom Anderson officiating. Arrangements are by Hughs Funeral Home. Mr. Ellerd was born Feb. 5, 1942, in Memphis. He married Brenda White on Sept. 7, 1979, in Clayton, N.M. Survivors include his wife; a son, Randy Hargrove of Memphis; three daughters, ZAnn Messer of Seymour, Tammy Jameson of Edmond, Okla., and Leigh Ann Hawthorne of Memphis; and eight grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Crown of Texas Hospice, 1000 S. Jefferson St., Amarillo, TX 79101; or Young Adult Benevolent Fund in care of Church of Christ, 1625 N. 18th St., Memphis, TX 79245. Amarillo Globe-News, Oct. 8, 2003 Nona Mae Howell HEDLEY - Nona Mae Howell, 85, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2003, in Claude. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Bruce Howard, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Rowe Cemetery by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon. Mrs. Howell was born July 23, 1918, in Knox City. She was a longtime resident of Hedley before moving to Amarillo several years ago. She married R.J. Howell on Sept. 3, 1938, in Hedley. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband on Sept. 6, 1971; two sisters; and three brothers. Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Lee Harred and husband, Bobby, of Claude; two sons, Jimmie Don Howell and wife, Joyce, and Don Dewane Howell and wife, LaJune, of Amarillo; a sister, Othel Bolin of Hedley; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Casket bearers include Ron Sauls, Doug Howell, Trent Riley, Gary Riley, Tony Winn, B.J. Harred and Buddy Winn. Amarillo Globe-News, Oct. 8, 2003 Oklahoma Clara Ann Coble FELT, Okla. - Clara Ann Coble, 66, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2003, in Guymon, Okla. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Felt School Auditorium. Burial will be in Bertrand Cemetery by Cimarron Mortuary of Boise City. Mrs. Coble was born June 20, 1937, in Clayton, N.M. She married Darrel Coble on Sept. 23, 1956. Survivors include three sons, Keith Coble of Stead, N.M., Charles Coble of Felt and Lloyd Coble of Boise City; a daughter, Tracey Brooks of Kingfisher; and 10 grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to American Cancer Society or a favorite charity, and they may be sent to the mortuary. Amarillo Globe-News, Oct. 8, 2003 David G. Arnold GUYMON, Okla. - David G. Arnold, 52, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2003, in Omaha, Neb. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Victory Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Floyd Daharsh of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Henson-Novak Funeral Directors. Mr. Arnold was born May 4, 1951, in Midland, Mich. He was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife, Jaclyn; a son, Brock Arnold of Guymon; his parents, Helen and Clair Arnold of Midland; two brothers, Dennis Arnold of Ionia, Mich., and Michael Arnold of Freeland, Mich. The family suggests memorials be to St. Stephen's Episocpal Church or Nebraska Medical Center Liver Transplant Program and may be sent to the funeral home, P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, OK 73942. Amarillo Globe-News, Oct. 8, 2003 Elmina Mae Holleman BEAVER, Okla. - Elmina Mae Holleman, 86, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2003. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Beaver United Methodist Church with Wyatt Carpenter and Torrey Curtis officiating. Burial will be in Pioneer Cemetery by Clark Funeral Service. Mrs. Holleman was born July 23, 1917. She married Junior Holleman on June 14, 1953, in New Mexico. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Sanford Starr of Perryton, Texas, Dean Starr of Beaver and Leroy Holleman of Noblesville, Ind.; a daughter, Patricia Knowles of Clarendon, Texas; a sister, Delores Nichols of Beaver; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Oct. 8, 2003 New Mexico Bernice E. Dance CLAYTON, N.M. - Bernice E. Dance, 99, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2003. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Clayton Church of God with the Rev. Ed Murphy, retired pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Clayton Memorial Cemetery by Hass Funeral Directors. Mrs. Dance was born March 21, 1904, in Douglas, Okla. She was a member of Church of God in Clayton since 1936. Survivors include a sister, Ruth Spencer of Seattle; a sister-in-law, Lola Miranda of Amarillo, Texas; and a grandson. The family suggests memorials be to Church of God World Missions Department, in care of Clayton Church of God, 8 Tevoy St., Clayton, NM 88415. Amarillo Globe-News, Oct. 8, 2003 Amarillo Antonio Diaz Antonio Diaz, 58, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2003. Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Cremation is by Memory Gardens Crematory - Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Martin Road Chapel, 1505 Martin Road. Mr. Diaz had lived in Amarillo for 3 years, moving from Pampa. He was an oil field worker. Survivors include his wife, Donnetta; a daughter, Christina Diaz of Amarillo; and two sisters, Frances Plasencio of Amarillo and Juanita Alvarado of Pampa. The body will not be available for viewing. Amarillo Globe-News, Oct. 8, 2003 Richard W. Anderson Richard W. Anderson, 36, of Amarillo died Monday, Oct. 6, 2003. In memorial, friends are encouraged to bring a favorite photo and join Richard's family to honor him at 4 p.m. Thursday at the home of Terry and Cindy Osteen, 14001 Cedarwood in Amarillo. Mr. Anderson was born May 15, 1967, in Encino, Calif. He married Lisa O'Brien on Jan. 9, 2002, in Amarillo. He lived in southern California until coming to Amarillo in 1989 to attend West Texas State University, participating in the university bowling program. He recently achieved his childhood dream of becoming a member of the Professional Bowlers Association. Richard was employed as a computer technician. Survivors include his wife; a brother, Jeffrey Anderson of Sherman Oaks, Calif.; his parents, Larry and Linda Anderson of Simi Valley, Calif.; his grandmothers, Betty Cox of Gardnerville, Nev., and Olivia Anderson of Chatsworth, Calif.; his mother and father-in-law, Patrice and Steven Branch of Waxahachie; and a large and loving extended family. The family suggests memorials be to a scholarship fund established to assist young bowlers. Please make checks payable to WTAMU Alumni Association with the memo line reading Richard Anderson Memorial, WT Box 60753, Canyon, TX 79016. Amarillo Globe-News, Oct. 8, 2003 Canyon Frances Lillie Arnold Scott Welch Frances Lillie Arnold Scott Welch, 84, of Canyon died Monday, Oct. 6, 2003. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Brooks Funeral Directors Chapel with Bob Shepard, elder and Bible chair director at University Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso with a military chaplain officiating. Mrs. Welch was born March 12, 1919, in Spur. She married Jake Scott in 1933 and together they had two sons. She married Jack Welch in 1962 and they traveled to Kwajalen Island in the Marshall Islands, where they spent the next 12 years. She loved the ocean and considered this to be her life's great adventure. She loved gardening, flowers and traveling the world. Her friends and family will miss her smile, her laughter, her generosity and her sense of fun. She made life a little brighter by just being here. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Jake; her husband, Jack; a daughter-in-law, Linda Scott; a granddaughter, Selena Louise Scott Denmark; six brothers; and two sisters. Survivors include a friend and companion, Hub Swaringen of Canyon; two sons, Cleo Scott and wife, Phyllis, of Pleasanton and Joe Dale Scott of California; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Oct. 8, 2003 Elsewhere Ronald "Runt" Warren ANDREWS - Ronald "Runt" Warren, 74, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2003, in Odessa. Memorial services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in McNett Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ted Short, pastor of Grace Baptist Church, officiating. Mr. Warren served in the Army during the Korean War. He married Shirley Lytle on Oct. 24, 1953, in Andrews. Survivors include his wife; a son, Lytle Warren of Huntington Beach, Calif.; a daughter, Ronalda Patton of Amarillo; two brothers, Jerry Warren of Midland and Jimmy Warren of Odessa; and two grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Home Hospice House, 903 N. Sam Houston St., Odessa, TX 79761. 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