Potter Co. TX - Obits: Amarillo Globe-News - May 2-6, 2004 ============================================================== 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 ============================================================== Amarillo Globe-News Obituaries Sunday, May 2, 2004 Amarillo Bill H. Bailey Bill H. Bailey, 81, of Amarillo died Thursday, April 29, 2004. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Monday in St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Rev. Perry Hunsaker and Dr. Bobby McMillan officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mr. Bailey was born in Houston on Feb. 2, 1923. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1944 as an aircraft carrier pilot on the Manila Bay in the Pacific Theater. He married the former Helen Anne Cole in Houston in July 1944. He graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor of science degree in 1944. He owned and operated Ben Franklin stores in Fort Worth and Mercedes. He moved to Friona in 1960 where he owned and operated Western Auto Store from 1960 to 1964. He was the office manager for West Friona Grain from 1964 to 1968. He worked in the cattle feeding industry from 1968 until his retirement in 1990. After his retirement he moved to Amarillo in 1999. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Beverly Bailey of Rio Rancho, N.M., and Susan Bailey of Mabank; a son, Billie H. Bailey Jr. and wife, Cheryle, of Reading, Pa.; and two grandchildren, Billy and Arleana. The family suggests memorials be to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4317 I-40 West, Amarillo, TX 79106, BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79176, or to First United Methodist Church of Friona. Amarillo Globe-News, May 2, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mildred King Larson Mildred King Larson, 78, of Amarillo died Friday, April 30, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street, with the Rev. Bobby Medford, pastor of San Jacinto United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Mrs. Larson was born to Helen and Frank King on Nov. 4, 1925, in Detroit. In December 1925, the family moved to Amarillo and Frank "Rosie" King joined the Amarillo Police Department, retiring as chief of the detective division in 1955. She attended Margaret Wills Elementary School and Amarillo High School. She was a life member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 5969. She was also an avid bridge player and active at Amarillo Senior Citizens Association. She was also active in the Antique Automobile Club of America and until her later years, she was an excellent cook and won many awards for her culinary expertise. She married Russell Larson on March 1, 1943. She was a member of San Jacinto United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a brother, Marcus Ross King in 1979 and a son, Marcus Larson in 2000. Survivors include her husband; a son, Col. Glenn Larson, and wife, Linda Kay, of Amarillo; a daughter-in-law, Jeaneen Larson of El Paso; six grandchildren, Mychele George and husband, Phillip, Brandi Clark and husband, Bill, of Canyon, Donnie Larson of Amarillo, Dennis Larson of Phoenix, and Jamie Tomberlin and husband, Kris, and Renee Haley and husband, Brad, all of Amarillo; 11 great-grandchildren; and a nephew, Barry King of Dallas. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Visitation will be at 4709 Mesa Circle. Amarillo Globe-News, May 2, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jim R. Raleigh Jim R. Raleigh, 70, of Amarillo died Friday, April 30, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Trinity Baptist Church with Dr. David Evans officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mr. Raleigh was born Sept. 24, 1933, in Amarillo to Howard and Beatrice Raleigh. He graduated in 1952 from Amarillo High School where he was a three- year letterman for the varsity Sandie football team under Coach Howard Lynch. He married Margaret Jordan in Amarillo in 1953. He worked for Texaco for 31 years before retiring in 1985. He farmed for 40 years in Carson County. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and the Pastor's Sunday school class. He was preceded in death by a son, Rick R. Raleigh in 1986; his father in 1987; and his mother in 2001. Survivors include his wife; a son, Rusty Raleigh and wife, Melissa, of Amarillo; a brother, Jerry Raleigh and wife, Jackie, of Amarillo; and three grandchildren, Clay Raleigh Henderson, Averi Raleigh and Addison Raleigh. The family suggests memorials be to Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund, 1608 Wolflin Ave., Amarillo, TX 79109. Amarillo Globe-News, May 2, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Guy T. Neal Jr. Guy T. Neal Jr., 74, of Amarillo died Thursday, April 29, 2004. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Llano Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel with Glen Walton officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by N.S. Griggs and Sons Funeral Directors, 2615 Paramount Blvd. Mr. Neal was born in Texline. He moved to Dalhart in 1943 and graduated from Dalhart High School in 1946. He loved music and played in the family band, Neal and His Swinging Steel. He was in the Navy Reserve from 1948 to 1953. He moved to California in the early 1950s and formed his own band, Starlite Riders, before moving to Amarillo in the early 1970s. He married Betty Jo Newton on Aug. 8, 1975. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Debra Neal and Dorie Neal; a son, Billy Neal; a stepdaughter, Kimberly Hunter of Richmond; a stepson, Monty Newton of Austin; two sisters, June Stewart of Casa Grande, Ariz., and Marie Hase of La Habra, Calif.; and three stepgrandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, Olivia's Angels, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105. Amarillo Globe-News, May 2, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Margaret Chouinard Margaret Chouinard, 77, of Amarillo died Wednesday, April 28, 2004. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., with the Rev. John W. Syrios officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Chouinard was born in East Liverpool, Ohio. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a sister, Cathryn Gilkinson of East Liverpool; two brothers, Charles Eddy of Hamilton City, Calif., and Earl Eddy of Sandy, Utah; and a special friend, Paul Millet of Amarillo. Amarillo Globe-News, May 2, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Lance Cpl. Aaron Austin SUNRAY - Lance Cpl. Aaron Austin, 21, stationed at Camp Pendleton, died Monday, April 26, 2004, in Fallujah, Iraq. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Oasis Southwest Baptist Church in Amarillo with David Bachelor, chaplain of the Navy, officiating and the Rev. J. Alan Ford, of Oasis Southwest Baptist Church, assisting. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Amarillo by Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 E. Interstate 40. Lance Cpl. Austin was a graduate of Lovington High School in Lovington, N.M. He later joined the Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp Pendleton where he was later deployed to Iraq. He was preceded in death by a brother, Shane, and a grandfather, Chuck Austin. Survivors include his mother, De'on Miller of Lovington; his father, Douglas Austin of Amarillo; two brothers, Eric Austin of Amarillo and Mike Austin of Las Vegas, Nev.; his fiancee, Tiffany Frank; a special friend, Jerrod Sneed; his maternal grandfather, Harvey Grigsby of Lovington; his maternal grandmother, Virgie Thomas of Lovington; his paternal grandmother, Juanita Austin of Yorba Linda, Calif.; two nephews, Jacob Austin and Haydon Austin; a niece, Chaise Lynn Austin; several aunts and uncles; and a great number of family and friends. Amarillo Globe-News, May 2, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ethel Evelyn Lewis BORGER - Ethel Evelyn Lewis, 70, died Thursday, April 29, 2004, in Amarillo. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Memory Gardens in Pampa with the Rev. Leonard Forsythe officiating. Arrangements are by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors. Mrs. Lewis was born Aug. 30, 1933, in Jackson, Mo. She married Stanley Leonard Lewis in Carlsbad, N.M., in 1963. Survivors include two sons, Billy Donald Nelson and John Franklin Nelson II, both of Borger; a daughter, Gina Luman of Fritch; a sister, Betty Lou Queen of Parsons, Kan.; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, May 2, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Madge Elizabeth Estes DALHART - Madge Elizabeth Estes, 96, died Friday, April 30, 2004. Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery by Horizon Funeral Home. Mrs. Estes was born Nov. 22, 1907, to John and Pearl Hurlhey Glisan in Higgins. She taught private piano lessons for many years. Survivors include a daughter, Madge Riherd of Dalhart; a sister, Pearl Chancey of Yuma, Ariz.; two stepsons, Horace Estes of Dalhart and Vestal Estes of Siloam Springs, Ark.; 10 stepgrandchildren; and 10 stepgreat-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, May 2, 2004 ============================================================================= Monday, May 3, 2004 Amarillo Wilma Farris Wilma Farris, 79, of Amarillo died Sunday, May 2, 2004. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Llano East Cemetery with Robert Field, retired Baptist minister, officiating. Arrangements are by Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Mrs. Farris was born Dec. 10, 1924, in Maud, Okla., to Wiley F. and Cora Mae Porter. She married Warren Farris on July 9, 1941, in Ada, Okla. They moved to Amarillo in 1951 from Burkburnett. She was a loving mother, homemaker and a Baptist. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Tommy Farris and Terry Don Farris, both of Amarillo, and Michael Farris of Santa Barbara, Calif.; a daughter, Sharon Ann Leamon of Amarillo; a brother, Wiley Harold Porter of California; a sister, Geraldine "Gerry" Goode of Midland; 10 grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, May 3, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Horace Claude Simmons Horace Claude Simmons, 87, of Amarillo died Sunday, May 2, 2004. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in White Deer Cemetery in White Deer with Don McCall officiating. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa. Mr. Simmons was born Sept. 2, 1916, in Celina. He had lived in Amarillo for the last 30 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Pampa. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ethel Simmons; a brother, Wallace Simmons; and two sisters, Ethel Bentley and Mary Ellen Powers. Survivors include a sister, Frances Ann McKee of Amarillo; nine nieces; and three nephews. The family suggests memorials be to Amarillo State Center, 901 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106. Amarillo Globe-News, May 3, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Ledgel "Granny" Lawyer BORGER - Ledgel "Granny" Lawyer, 78, died Saturday, May 1, 2004. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in First Christian Church with the Rev. Michael Arndt, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens in Pampa by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors. Mrs. Lawyer was born April 9, 1926, in Corona, Ala. She was a ward clerk for North Plains Hospital in Borger. Survivors include her husband, Bill; a son, Don Lawyer of Athens; three daughters, Sheri Coleman of Amarillo and Donna Smith and Jane Tullos, both of Borger; two brothers, Bobby Oldacre of Talala, Okla., and J.W. Oldacre of Wills Point; three sisters, Colleen Watson of Wooster, Ohio, Bernice Hatfield of Foxboro, Mass., and Delores Dalton of Dallas; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, 800 N. Sumner St., Pampa, TX 79065. Amarillo Globe-News, May 3, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thelma Kersh OLTON - Thelma Kersh, 88, died Saturday, May 1, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church with Kyle Streun, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Olton Cemetery by Foskey-Lilley-McGill Funeral Home. Mrs. Kersh married Alva Kersh on April 22, 1935, in Tulia. She lived in Olton for a lifetime. Survivors include four sons, Leroyce Kersh of Olton, Melvin Kersh of Mansfield, Calvin Kersh of Bedford and David Kersh of Cedar Hill; three daughters, Bonnie Lunsford of Springlake, Joyce Tipton of Victoria and Ladelle West of Guymon, Okla.; two brothers, A.G. Huguley of Olton and Marvin Huguley of Clovis, N.M.; a sister, Ola Curry of Clovis; 23 grandchildren; 30 great- grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Runningwater Draw Care Center, Box 409, Olton, TX 79064 or to Olton Cemetery Association, Box 1055, Olton, TX 79064. Amarillo Globe-News, May 3, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert W. Nugent Jr. BORGER - Robert W. Nugent Jr., 56, died Sunday, May 2, 2004, in Amarillo. Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Riverview Baptist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Gilmore, pastor, and the Rev. Scott Wallace, associate pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Honor Garden at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors. Mr. Nugent served in the Air Force, serving in Vietnam. He married Lila Wyman on Aug. 18, 1973, at Dalhart. Survivors include his wife; a son, Jerry Don Nugent of Lubbock; a daughter, Beverly Romero of Borger; four brothers, Leonard Nugent of Stinnett, Dennis Nugent of Borger, James Nugent of Niagara Falls, N.Y., and David Nugent of Midland, Mich.; five stepbrothers, Wayne Goodwill and Warren Goodwill, both of Midland, Ricky Collins of Amarillo, Jeff Collins of New York and Terry Collins of Wyoming; two sisters, Sharon Vazquez of Stinnett and Karen Skinner of Borger; a stepsister, Starr Miller of Illinois; and three grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Olivia's Angels or to St. Jude's. Amarillo Globe-New, May 3, 2004 ============================================================================= Tuesday, May 4, 2004 Amarillo Joy M. Willingham Joy M. Willingham, 76, formerly of Amarillo died Sunday, May 2, 2004, in Dallas. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Llano Cemetery with Dick Marcear, minister of Church of Christ at the Colonies, officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Mrs. Willingham was born in Childress on Oct. 30, 1927, but spent most of her life in Amarillo. Ms. Willingham attended Amarillo College and West Texas State University, wherein she graduated with a degree in accounting. Mrs. Willingham worked at Amarillo Air Force Base as chief comptroller and then for the United States Atomic Energy Commission, wherein she was chief financial analyst. During her tenure with both employers, Mrs. Willingham received numerous awards for her outstanding performance ratings. She was a longtime member of Central Church of Christ. Joy will be dearly missed. She may be out of our sight, but not out of our lives as she leaves the family with many happy memories. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herb C. Willingham; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex T. McCaleb. Survivors include two sons, Mike Willingham of Dallas and Dr. Alex Willingham and wife, Judy, of San Antonio; two sisters, Alexis Broadfoot of Amarillo and Judy Matney of Houston; a brother, Dr. Morgan McCaleb of Amarillo; and two grandchildren, Clark Willingham and Kathryn Willingham, both of San Antonio. The family suggests memorials be to American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, May 4, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paula Wiseman Shaw Paula WIseman Shaw, 67, of Amarillo died Saturday, April 24, 2004. Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, in Sudan Church of Christ in Sudan with Barry Wiseman officiating. Burial was in Sudan Cemetery by Ellis Funeral Home of Muleshoe. Mrs. Shaw was a 1954 graduate of Sudan High School and a 1959 gradute of Abilene Christian College. She was a school teacher and taught in Amarillo public schools, as well as in River Road, Plainview, Sundown and Marfa schools. Paula has been a resident of Amarillo since 1970, and she was employed by Region 16 as a vocational supervisor for 26 counties when she first came to Amarillo. She was also a member of the San Jacinto Church of Christ and the Rolling Hills Home Demonstration Club. She was preceded in death by a stepson, Teddie Scot Shaw, in 1996. Survivors include her husband, Donald R. Shaw; a stepson, Donald R. Shaw Jr. and wife, Roni, of Amarillo; a stepdaughter, Valerie Lesly of Wimberley; two sisters, Charlene Griffin of Lubbock and Frances Sisco of husband, Leroy, of Southlake; two brothers, T.C. Wiseman of Clovis, N.M., and Buddy Wiseman and wife, Betty of Friona; and seven stepgrandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice of Amarillo. Amarillo Globe-News, May 4, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Charles Golden QUANAH - Charles Golden, 62, died Sunday, May 2, 2004. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bud Kidwell officiating. Burial will be in Quanah Memorial Park by Smith Funeral Home. Mr. Golden was born Oct. 18, 1941, in Quanah. He served during the Vietnam conflict in the Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn; a daughter, Eden Denham of Wichita Falls; two sons, Glynn Golden of Quanah and Joe Golden of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; a brother, Jerald Golden of Murfreesboro; his mother, Quava Golden of Quanah; and three grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to First United Methodist Church. Amarillo Globe-News, May 4, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gracie Lee Tirey HAPPY - Gracie Lee Tirey, 85, died Sunday, May 2, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church of Happy with the Rev. Paul Burwash, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Happy Cemetery by Brooks Funeral Directors. Mrs. Tirey was born Nov. 2, 1918, in Happy to William and Florence Stratton White. She married Frank Tirey in Happy on Feb. 11, 1940. They owned and operated Tirey Hardware. She was a lifetime resident of Happy and a member of First Baptist Church of Happy. She was also a member of Happy Senior Citizens and Eastern Star. She was an avid quilter and loved to crochet. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1997; a son, George Tirey in 1991; two brothers, George White and Everett White; and two sisters, Alice Penn and Lena Belle Cabe. Survivors include a son, Bill Tirey of Canyon; two daughters, Judy Shipman and husband, Gene, and Jeanne Johnson and husband, Ronnie, of Happy; a daughter- in-law, Sara Tirey of Happy; nine grandchildren, Raphe Shipman of Rockwall, Mandi Altheide of Fort Worth, Jay W. Johnson of Lubbock, Roxie Ralston of Gruver, Jim Tirey of Plainview, Laura Bow of Happy, Jennifer Spivey of Magnolia, Jason Tirey of St. Louis and Preston Tirey of Canyon; and 12 great- grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to George Tirey Scholarship Program in care of Randall County Buyers Club, P.O. Box 871, Canyon, TX 79015; or First Baptist Church of Happy, P.O. Box 95, Happy, TX 79042. The body will be available for viewing at Happy Memorial Chapel. Amarillo Globe-News, May 4, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Louise Hopkins BORGER - Louise Hopkins, 71, died Sunday, May 2, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Borger Church of God with the Rev. Danny Barnett, pastor, and the Rev. David Beebe officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors. Mrs. Hopkins was born on Sept. 14, 1922, in Loco, Okla. She was a homemaker. Survivors include five sons, Cecil Hopkins, Ray Hopkins, Troy Hopkins and Jimmy Hopkins, all of Borger, and Billy Hopkins of Guthrie, Okla.; two daughters, Hazel Phillips of Loco and Anita Beebe of Borger; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, May 4, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ed Sims MULESHOE - Ed Sims, 82, died Friday, April 30, 2004. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in First Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Jack Stone officiating. Burial will be in Sudan Cemetery in Sudan by Ellis Funeral Home. Mr. Sims was born April 18, 1922, in Quitaque. He married Mary M. Cameron on July 7, 1949, in Las Vegas. Survivors include his wife; a sister, Mildred Tatum of Hot Springs, Ark.; and a brother, Charlie Sims of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to Hospice of Lubbock, 4314 S. Loop 289, Lubbock, TX 79413. Amarillo Globe-News, May 4, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Walter Arthur Shed PAMPA - Walter Arthur Shed, 74, died Monday, May 3, 2004. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard Bartel, pastor, and Walt Parry officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Fairview Cemetery by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mr. Shed was a real estate broker and co-owner of Shed Realtors. He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Janie; five children, Donna Brown and Larry Shed, both of Houston, Susan Herb of Abilene, Gary Meador of Amarillo and Karen McGahen of Pampa; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, Hubert Shed and Clarence Shed, both of San Antonio; and a sister, Mattie Mae Biem of Lampasas. The family suggests memorials be to Calvary Baptist Church, 900 E. 23rd St., Pampa, TX 79065. Amarillo Globe-News, May 4, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lena Faye McDowell SPEARMAN - Lena Faye McDowell, 89, died Sunday, May 2, 2004. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock with the Rev. Chris Sutton officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. Mrs. McDowell was born July 3, 1914, in Ladonia. She married Raymond McDowell in 1936 and moved to the area two years ago. Survivors include three grandchildren, Holly Simpson of Amarillo, Jennifer Pearson of Lubbock and Gregg Williams of San Angelo; and five great- grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Hansford Manor, 707 S. Roland St., Spearman, TX 79081. Amarillo Globe-News, May 4, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elsewhere Joe Long Pratt AUSTIN - Joe Long Pratt, 95, died Monday, May 3, 2004. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today in Austin Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Mr. Pratt was born in Paris on Aug. 20, 1908, to George Hagy Pratt, Sr. and Rheuanna Long Pratt. He enjoyed a long career exceeding 50 years working for Pioneer Natural Gas Co. and its predecessor, Amarillo Oil Company, retiring as controller in 1973. He had been a resident of Austin for five years. Joe and his deceased wife, Helen, were married for 60 years. They were longtime residents of Amarillo. The family is deeply grateful to Carolyn Kelly for the loving care she provided Joe during the last year of his life. Survivors include a daughter, Joan Pratt Snodgrass and husband, Roy Cleveland Snodgrass III; a son, Joe Nicholas Pratt and wife, Mary Brady Pratt; a granddaughter, Brannon Snodgrass Smith and husband, Lathrop Winchester Smith III; four grandsons, Roy Cleveland Snodgrass IV, Nicholas Long Pratt, David Michael Pratt and Joe Brady Pratt; and a great-granddaughter, Dorothy Ann Smith. The family suggests memorials be to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin, TX 78759. Sign our online guest book at www.wcfish.com. Amarillo Globe-News, May 4, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kay Baird IRVING - Kay Baird, 72, died Friday, April 23, 2004. Graveside services were at Bear Creek Cemetery in Euless. Memorial services were Monday in Grapevine. Arrangements were by Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home. Mr. Baird was born Jan. 17, 1932, at St. Louis. He graduated from Amarillo High School and attended Texas Tech University. He was one of the founders of the Texas Tech Chapter of Phi Delta Theta. He and his wife, Billie J. Kelley Baird, were married 49 years. Kay was a pioneer and leader in the financial services industry for more than 45 years. Kay graduated in the first class of certified financial planners from the College for Financial Planning in Denver. Among his other achievements, he served for seven years of service to the International Associate for Financial Planning (IAFP) as director, secretary, vice president, president and chairman of the board. His leadership directly caused the association to set plans and procedures for future growth and to continue the tradition of excellence for over 10,500 members at that time. From 1974 to 1977, Mr. Baird served on the board of directors and as national sales manager for Financial Service Corporation. In 1982, Kay chaired the first World Congress of Financial Planning in Monte Carlo that was attended by over 400 financial planners from 17 different countries. From 1982 to 1990, Mr. Baird served as chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Source International, a company with 450 financial planners located in 30 states. Later, he was a director of financial planning for employees of a Fortune 500 company. A former member of Lions International, and an ordained deacon, he had been the national president of the International Association of Financial Planners. He was a member of Fellowship Church in Grapevine. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Richard; and a son-in-law, John Curry. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Pam Curry and Paula Tsioumas and husband, Kostas, all of Flower Mound; a son, Rick Baird and wife, Karen, of Flower Mound; a brother, Robert Baird and wife, Ann, of Springfield, Mo.; nine grandchildren, Kelley, Ashley, Kayla, Dimitri, Billy, Sotiris, Lance, Madison and Jagger; and two brothers, Doyle and Inez Kelley of Houston and Rodney and Zelda Williams of Fort Worth. Amarillo Globe-News, May 4, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Russell Smith GREENWOOD, Ark. - Russell Smith, 43, died Monday, May 3, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Paul United Methodist Church in Fort Smith. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery by Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. Smith was a petroleum landman. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Fort Smith, an Eagle Scout and an avid golfer and trout fisherman. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Smith Tatum. Survivors include his wife, Brenda; a daughter, Mary Katherine Smith of Greenwood; his parents, Wayne and Fairy Smith of Amarillo, Texas; a brother, G. Michael Smith of Thornton, Colo.; two nieces, Jenifer Tatum of Amarillo and Lyndsay Smith of Wichita Falls; and a nephew, Stephen Tatum of Amarillo. Pallbearers will be Gerald Harris, Rodney Ramsey, Jerry Rusnak, Joshua Rusnak, Jim Ray Holbrook and Gary Monroe. The family suggests memorials be to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4100 Grand Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72904. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Sign our online guest book at www.mem.com. Amarillo Globe-News, May 4, 2004 ============================================================================= Wednesday, May 5, 2004 Amarillo Damion Jovan Carey Damion Jovan Carey, 25, of Amarillo died Sunday, May 2, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in N.S. Griggs and Sons Funeral Directors Pioneer Chapel, 2615 Paramount Blvd., with the Rev. Joe Taylor, associate pastor of Emmanuel Church of Amarillo, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery East. Mr. Carey was born March 27, 1979. He attended Will Rogers Elementary School, Horace Mann Middle School and graduated from Palo Duro High School in 1998. We, the family, would like to thank you for coming out to the homecoming of God's child. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jackson Ladon Carey Jr. in 1991. Survivors include his mother, Dorise Carey; his father, Jackson Carey Sr.; a sister, Keisha Carey; a brother, Christopher Carey; a niece, Faidra Ashley; a nephew, Devunte' Ashley; his grandmother, Geneva Holmes; and a host of relatives and friends. The family suggests memorials be to Odyssey Health Care. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, May 5, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LaVon B. Mills LaVon B. Mills, 86, of Amarillo died Tuesday, May 4, 2004. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Farwell Cemetery in Farwell. Arrangements are by Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Mrs. Mills was born May 30, 1917, to Eva and John Bailey in Cedar Hill. The family moved to Dexter, N.M., in 1924, where she met and married Prentice L. Mills on June 29, 1939. They later moved to Farwell where they raised their family. She was a volunteer for Farwell Nursing Home, enjoyed playing bridge with her friends and liked to fish when time allowed. After many years in Farwell, the couple moved to Amarillo in October 2001 to be close to their youngest daughter, Donna, and her family. Her great- granddaughters were the joy of her life. She was a member of Hamlin United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Evelyn Jarnigan and Addlene Towe. Survivors include her husband; a sister, Fay Gary of Elephant Butte, N.M.; a son, Wade Mills and wife, Drucilla, of Sonoma, Calif.; two daughters, Cheryl Spiewak and husband, Bob, of Batavia, Ill., and Donna Aiello of Amarillo; five grandchildren, Chuck Spiewak, Tom Spiewak and Don Spiewak, all of Batavia, Angie Frank and husband, Phil, of Fort Worth and Cindy Dockery and husband, Steve, of Amarillo; five great-granddaughters, Heather Spiewak, Breanna Spiewak, Peyton Frank, Darcy Dockery and Abby Dockery. The family suggests memorials be to Farwell Nursing Home, Farwell TX 79325. Amarillo Globe-News, May 5, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elvia Ortiz Elvia Ortiz, 46, of Amarillo died Monday, May 3, 2004. Services will be at 4 p.m. today in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Additional services will be at a later date in Villa Garcia, Mexico. Mrs. Ortiz was born May 15, 1957, in Villa Garcia. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Manuel; a son, Manuel Ortiz Jr. of Houston; four daughters, Maria Guadalupe Torres, Delia Vega and Anita Ortiz, all of Amarillo, and Deanna Ortiz of Sedan, N.M.; her mother, Anastasia De Luna of Mexico; and eight grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, May 5, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lillie Graham Lillie Graham, 82, of Amarillo died Saturday, May 1, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 6969 E. Interstate 40. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Graham was born June 16, 1921, in Sandtown, Ark., to Floyd and Eva Cantrell. She worked for Nunn Manufacturing Co. for 37 years. She belonged to the Senior Citizens organization of Amarillo. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Janette White; and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include three sons, Bob Graham and wife, Irma, and Billy Graham, all of Amarillo, and Jackie Graham of San Antonio; two daughters, Robin Littlejohn and husband, Paul, and Carolyn Cook, all of Amarillo; two brothers, Charles Cantrell and Richard Cantrell, both of Des Moines, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, May 5, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- JoAnn Harris JoAnn Harris, 69, of Amarillo died Monday, May 3, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in N.S. Griggs and Sons Funeral Directors Pioneer Chapel, 2615 Paramount Blvd., with Fred Riley of East Amarillo Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Silverton Cemetery. Ms. Harris was born in Silverton. She moved to Amarillo in 1957 from Oklahoma. She moved to California in 1985 until her return to Amarillo in 1997. She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Survivors include three sisters, Imo Gene Day, Bettye Cutrell and Margaret Murdock, all of Amarillo; and numerous nieces and nephews. Amarillo Globe-News, May 5, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terry Howard Burkhalter Terry Howard Burkhalter, 58, of Amarillo died Monday, May 3, 2004. No services are scheduled. Arrangements are by N.S. Griggs and Sons Funeral Directors, 2615 Paramount Blvd. Mr. Burkhalter was born in Salem, Ill. He graduated from Tascosa High School in 1964. He spent 28 years teaching and coaching in Texas before retiring in 1998, when he moved back to Amarillo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Austin and Ada Burkhalter; and a brother, Thomas C. Burkhalter. Survivors include a daughter, Melinda Dunn of Fort Worth; a sister, Martha Carson of Amarillo; a grandson, Zachary Dunn of Fort Worth; two nieces; and two nephews. The family suggests memorials be to YMCA Baseball Organization. Amarillo Globe-News, May 5, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exla Mae Austin Exla Mae Austin, 83, of Amarillo died Friday, April 30, 2004, in Fort Worth. Services will be at 11 a.m. today in Zion Baptist Church in Fort Worth with the Rev. Mauroce E. Barnes, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Skyvue Memorial Gardens by Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Home. Local arrangements are by Warford-Walker Mortuary, 509 N. Hughes St. Mrs. Austin was born in Kerens and moved to Amarillo in 1950 from Fort Worth. She married Richard Austin on Nov. 11, 1952, in Amarillo. She worked as a dental assistant for Dr. M.P. Hines for many years in Amarillo. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church, The Les Femmes Social Club and Ozair Court No. 92 of Amarillo. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1976. Survivors include two daughters, Delores Owens of Amarillo and Karen LeBlanc of Carson, Calif.; three grandchildren, Ree M. Gunter, Charles Pennington and Karissa Ogle; two sisters, Rosa Nell Sanders and Christina Smith, both of Fort Worth; a brother, Vernon Jenkins Sr. of Fort Worth; a nephew, Vernon Jenkins Jr.; and a number of other relatives. Amarillo Globe-News, May 5, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nan Blish Nan Blish, 79, of Amarillo died Monday, May 3, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Rector Funeral Home Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St., with Dr. Wylie E. "Buff" Hearn of Kingswood United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Llano East Cemetery. Mrs. Blish was a longtime resident of Amarillo. After living in several other states, she returned to Amarillo in 2002. She married Clarence E. Blish in 1956 in Kentucky. She was a member of Polk Street United Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 787. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Terry Daugherty of Amarillo; a stepdaughter, Linda Smith of Williamstown, Ky.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a cousin, Clarence "Binky" White of Florida. The family suggests memorials be to Order of the Eastern Star, Amarillo Chapter No. 787, 1701 S. Polk St., Amarillo, TX 79101; or BSA Hospice, 200 N.W. Seventh Ave., Amarillo, TX 79107. The family will be at 4202 W. 38th Ave., in Amarillo. Amarillo Globe-News, May 5, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Ada Gladys Roberts QUANAH - Ada Gladys Roberts, 91, died Monday, May 3, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Clinton Young officiating. Burial will be at 4 p.m. Thursday in Southland Memorial Park in Grand Prairie by Smith Funeral Home. Mrs. Roberts was born Dec. 1, 1912, in Goodlett. She married Clyde Ray Roberts on July 27, 1932, in Altus, Okla. Survivors include a daughter, Shirley McCallum of Quanah; a grandson; and two great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, May 5, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph H. Headlee PERRYTON - Ralph H. Headlee, 93, died Monday, May 3, 2004. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Full Gospel Community Worship Center with the Rev. Michael Waterbury and the Rev. Sally Jo Boyd officiating. Burial will be in Ochiltree Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Headlee was a Master Mason, District Deputy Apron, Blue Trim. He was an active member of Wheatheart Shrine and accompanied children to Shriners Hospital for Burned and Crippled Children. Survivors include a son, Roy Headlee of Mustang, Okla.; four daughters, Jane Westbery of Canyon, Judy Headlee of Perryton, Sue Headlee of Borger and Kay Headlee of Amarillo; a brother, George Headlee of Ranier, Ore.; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Masonic Blue Lodge, 7 S.W. Fourth Ave., Perryton, TX 79070; or Ochiltree Hospice Volunteers, 3101 Garrett Drive, Perryton, TX 79070. Amarillo Globe-News, May 5, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thelma Louise Hopkins BORGER - Thelma Louise Hopkins, 81, died Sunday, May 2, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Borger Church of God with the Rev. Danny Barnett, pastor, and the Rev. David Beebe officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors. Mrs. Hopkins was born on Sept. 14, 1922, in Loco, Okla. She was a homemaker. Survivors include five sons, Cecil Hopkins, Ray Hopkins, Troy Hopkins and Jimmy Hopkins, all of Borger, and Nubbin Hopkins of Guthrie, Okla.; two daughters, Hazel Phillips of Loco and Anita Beebe of Borger; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, May 5, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Mexico Kathleen P. Jacobs CLOVIS, N.M. - Kathleen P. Jacobs, 65, died Monday, May 3, 2004. Rosary will be said at 10:30 a.m. and Mass at 11 a.m. Thursday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Carlos Chavez officiating. Burial will be in Mission Garden of Memories by Muffley Funeral Home. Mrs. Jacobs was born March 11, 1939, in Clovis. She married Alvis P. Jacobs on April 26, 1958, in Clovis. Survivors include her husband; four daughters, Patricia Burnham of Perelta, Theresa Jacobs-O'Connor of Atlanta, Rosemarie Davis of Belen and Lorraine Bragg of Albuquerque; a sister, Marcy Kos of Clovis; a brother, Richard Elliott of Houston, Mo.; and eight grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1856, Clovis, NM 88101. Amarillo Globe-News, May 5, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oklahoma Maurine "Monie" Elizabeth Burris FORGAN, Okla. - Maurine "Monie" Elizabeth Burris, 89, died Sunday, March 2, 2004. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Forgan Cemetery with Timothy Heemstra officiating. Arrangements are by by Clark Funeral Service. Mrs. Burris was born March 27, 1915, in Beaver County. She lived in Forgan most of her life. There are no known survivors. Amarillo Globe-News, May 5, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- William R. "Bill" Fox HARDESTY, Okla. - William R. "Bill" Fox, 72, died Tuesday, May 4, 2004. No formal services are scheduled. Arrangements are by Henson-Novak Funeral Home, Mr. Fox was born April 13, 1932, in Hooker. He married Lois E. Taylor on Feb. 15, 1952. Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Ronda O'Daniels of Maud, Brenda Hussey of Guymon, Tracy of Tyrone and Karla Hussey of Wentzville, Mo.; a son, Troy Fox of Midland, Texas; two brothers, Jim Fox of Katy, Texas, and Harry Fox of Hardesty; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Hardesty Senior Citizens Center and may be sent to the funeral home, P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, OK 73942. Amarillo Globe-News, May 5, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ella Merlene Long GUYMON, Okla. - Ella Merlene Long, 76, died Saturday, May 1, 2004, in Winston Salem, N.C. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Elmhurst Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bunch-Roberts Funeral Home. Mrs. Long married Manford Wayne Long on March 1, 1946, in Liberal, Kan. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Guymon. Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn Reed of Clemmons, N.C., and Sherri Bryant of Bartlesville; a son, Mark Long of Pampa, Texas; five grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and a brother, Dewayne Gibson of Hooker. The family suggests memorials be to Panhandle Area Sheltered Workshop and may be sent to the funeral home, P.O. Box 1112, Guymon, OK 73942. Amarillo Globe-News, May 5, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Willard Cornelius Herren CHEROKEE, Okla. - Willard Cornelius Herren, 96, died Sunday, May 2, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Goodwin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Cherokee Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Herren was born Oct. 22, 1907, in Cherokee. He married Mildred Spoon on March 7, 1942. Survivors include the children he raised as his own, Charles Tevis Edwards, Joyce Marie Huber and Lora Blaisdell, all of California; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 26 great-great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Share Hospice of Alva or Odyssey Health Care of Amarillo and may be sent to the funeral home, 106 W. Second St., Cherokee, OK 73728. Amarillo Globe-News, May 5, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elsewhere William "Bill" Henry West Jr. GRAHAM - William "Bill" Henry West Jr., 54, died Tuesday, May 4, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe Finfrock, pastor of Oak Street Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in McAdams Cemetery at Possum Kingdom Lake. Mr. West was born Dec. 19, 1949, in Mineral Wells. He married Jeanette Hodges on June 4, 1972, in Amarillo. Survivors include his wife; his mother, Millie Chaney of Graham; a daughter, Melinda Epperson of Wichita Falls; a son, William West III of Graham; two sisters, Ruby Moore and Martha Dillin, both of Graham; and three grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Graham Regional Hospice, 523 Elm St., Graham, TX 76450. Amarillo Globe-News, May 5, 2004 ============================================================================= Thursday, May 6, 2004 Amarillo Wanda Phillips Kiser Wanda Phillips Kiser of Amarillo died Tuesday, May 4, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in San Jacinto Church of Christ with Glen Walton, minister, and Bret McCasland, minister, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Mrs. Kiser was born Dec. 5, 1922, near McLean to Elmo and Callie Phillips. She attended Shamrock and McLean schools, graduating from McLean High School. She also attended Amarillo College. In 1941, Wanda married Roy S. Kiser in McLean. They were married for 63 years. She was a member of San Jacinto Church of Christ. She was a homemaker and a devoted, loving wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Elmo Phillips Jr. and Edward Phillips. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Dr. Sanford Kiser and wife, LuAnn, of Dallas and Philip Kiser and wife, Anita, of Portland; a sister, Peggy Walvoord and husband, David, of Amarillo; a brother, Monnie Dean Phillips and wife, Vicky, of Dumas; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to High Plains Children's Home, 11461 S. Western St., Amarillo, TX 79118. Amarillo Globe-News, May 6, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beverly Ann Rodgers Beverly Ann Rodgers, 60, of Amarillo died Wednesday, May 5, 2004. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Mrs. Rodgers moved to Amarillo in 1958 from Childress. She graduated from Amarillo High School in 1962. She married Andy Rodgers on Feb. 19, 1963, in Clovis, N.M. She and her husband owned All Pro Roofing. She was a former member of Eastern Star. Mrs. Rodgers was an all-around great lady, wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Robbin Lampkin of Gainsville, Ga., and Kealy Rodgers of Amarillo; her mother, Irene Weatherly of Amarillo; and five grandchildren. The body will not be available for viewing. Amarillo Globe-News, May 6, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canyon Dorothy Jennings Duncan Dorothy Jennings Duncan, 82, of Canyon died Tuesday, May 4, 2004. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Brooks Funeral Directors Chapel with the Rev. Debra Huffman, pastor of First Christian Church, and Tom Monroe officiating. Burial will be in Dreamland Cemetery. Mrs. Duncan was born March 12, 1922, in Amarillo to Cas and Vallie Jennings. She graduated from West Texas High School in Canyon and earned her BS and ME degrees from West Texas State College. She married Kenneth E. Duncan in 1954 in Amarillo. Mrs. Duncan taught school in Ralls, Lubbock, Trinidad, Colo., and Amarillo. She taught at Pleasant Valley School for 34 years. She was a member of D.A.R., Esther McCrory Chapter, Amarillo Retired Teachers Association and First Christian Church. She was awarded a PTA Honorary Life Membership in 1970. Mrs. Duncan was a longtime resident of Canyon, and a descendant of Randall County pioneers T.C. and Jeanette Jennings. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Lorna Rae Anderson and husband, Bill, of Canyon; and a grandson, Dr. Craig W. Cooley and wife, Jennifer, of Buffalo, N.Y. The family suggests memorials be to Dreamland Cemetery, P.O. Box 38, Canyon, TX 79015; or First Christian Church, 2011 Fourth Ave., Canyon, TX 79015. Amarillo Globe-News, May 6, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Gladys Cowart OLTON - Gladys Cowart, 96, died Wednesday, May 5, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in First Baptist Church of Olton with Mark Weiss of Calvary Baptist Church of Plainview officiating. Arrangements are by Foskey-Lilley-McGill Funeral Home. Mrs. Cowart was born April 25, 1908, in Stillwater, Okla. She was a member of West Amarillo Christian Church in Amarillo. Survivors include a stepson, Elmo Cowart of Plainview; a stepdaughter, Bonni Quisenberry of Plainview; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Amarillo Globe-News, May 6, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- James Wade Browning PAMPA - James Wade Browning, infant son of Roger and Angela Browning, died Monday, May 3, 2004, in Amarillo. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Memory Gardens Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Bartel, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. James was born May 3, 2004, in Amarillo. Survivors include his parents; a sister, Whitney Browning of Pampa; and his grandparents, James and Patsy Ledford of Lovington, N.M., Buddy Allen of Pampa and Marian Wilmoth of Miami. Amarillo Globe-News, May 6, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul Helmke HEREFORD - Paul Helmke, 83, died Tuesday, May 4, 2004. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Friona Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Patterson, pastor of the Friona United Methodist Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Blackwell Funeral Home of Friona. Mr. Helmke was born Aug. 26, 1920, in Higgins to Paul M. and Mollie (Renner) Helmke. He married Annie Clark in 1945 in Clovis, N.M. He had been a Deaf Smith County resident since 1945, moving from Parmer County. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army. He was a retired farmer and automobile mechanic. Survivors include his wife. Amarillo Globe-News, May 6, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ernest Wayne West SPEARMAN - Ernest Wayne West, 61, died Tuesday, May 4, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Guillermo Morales officiating. Burial will be in Hansford Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. West was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Spearman. He was an inspector for Pipeline Construction. Survivors include his wife, Lila; a son, David W. West of Amarillo; his mother, Marie West of Wichita Falls; a sister, Betty Oseletto of Wichita Falls; a brother, Jack West of Chandler; and two grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, P.O. Box 127, Spearman, TX 79081. Amarillo Globe-News, May 6, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sue Tindell SPEARMAN - Sue Tindell, 56, died Wednesday, May 5, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Frank Southerland and the Rev. Ralph Mireles officiating. Burial will be in Hansford Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. Mrs. Tindell was empoyed in the junior high cafeteria for 27 years, retiring as manager in 2000. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Spearman. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence; a son, Stephen Tindell of Amarillo; a daughter, Teresa Dodson of McKinney; her mother, Naomi Fryrear of Spearman; a brother, Cecil Fryrear Jr. of Sanford; a sister, Donna Giddens of Mangum, Okla.; and a granddaughter, Kristan Dodson of Tallahassee, Fla. The family suggests memorials be to Hansford Hospice, 707 S. Roland St., Spearman, TX 79081; or a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, May 6, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sara Renee Johnson TULIA - Sara Renee Johnson, infant daughter of Justin Shea Johnson and Jennifer Renee Webb, died Thursday, April 29, 2004, in Temple. Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Wallace Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Survivors include her father of Tulia; her mother of Harker Heights; a brother, Matthew Tyler Johnson of Tulia; and her grandparents, Don Johnson of Tulia and Jackie Nixon of Harker Heights. Amarillo Globe-News, May 6, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rena Bouchard McKean PAMPA - Rena Bouchard McKean, 79, died Wednesday, May 5, 2004. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Bob Thomas, Odyssey Hospice chaplain, officiating. Mrs. McKean had been a resident of Pampa since 1949. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Wayne; her children, Maxine Stauffacher of Lefors, Barbara Kuhn of Noble, Okla., Peggy Cauthorn of Grand Prairie, Allen McKean of Pampa and Kay Odom of Elk City, Okla.; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, attn: Memorial/Honor Program FH, One St. Jude Place Building, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 300, Memphis, TN 38148-0552. Amarillo Globe-News, May 6, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oklahoma Barbara Rapp GUYMON, Okla. - Barbara Rapp, 64, died Monday, May 3, 2004, in Amarillo, Texas. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Bunch-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Van Heckle officiating. Burial will be in Elmhurst Cemetery. Mrs. Rapp was an executive secretary for Adams Hardfacing. She served a term as county clerk for Texas County. Survivors include her husband, Don; four children, Randy Rapp of Woodward, and Kathleen Rapp, Anita Collins and Reese Rapp, all of Guymon; two grandchildren; two sisters, Marilyn Wilson of Crawford and Jane Whitford of Guymon. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity and may be sent to the funeral home, P.O. Box 1112, Guymon, OK 73942. Amarillo Globe-News, May 6, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elsewhere Bobbie Mae Brandon COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Bobbie Mae Brandon, 72, died Saturday, May 1, 2004. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Memorial Gardens Chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery by Pikespeak Funeral and Cremation Services. Mrs. Brandon was born May 2, 1931. She was a resident of Colorado Springs from 1954 until her death. Survivors include her husband, Delbert; and two daughters, Sharon K. Ashcraft and Sandra M. Hanson. Amarillo Globe-News, May 6, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Earl Moseley STAFFORD, Va. - Earl Moseley, 77, formerly of Canyon, Texas, died Sunday, May 2, 2004, in Federicksburg. Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Canyon with Douglas Bingham, bishop, officiating. Burial will be in Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon by Brooks Funeral Directors of Canyon. Mr. Moseley was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rock Hill Ward, Texas Press Association and International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 469. Earl worked for many years throughout Texas in the theater industry and as a newspaper reporter and editor, including The Canyon News, Amarillo Globe-News, Denver City Press and Brownwood Bulletin. Survivors include his wife, Marcia; two sons, David Moseley of Stafford and Fred Moseley; four daughters, Donna Hughes of Little Rock, Ark., Kay Lobstien of Brownwood, Texas, Vickie West of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Michelle Cotton of Laramie, Wyo.; a sister, Gloria Tucker of Fort Worth, Texas; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to American Heart Association, Memorial Processing Center, Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Visitation will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, May 6, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charles Edward "C. E." Mann RALLS - Charles Edward "C. E." Mann, 84, died Tuesday, May 4, 2004, in Amarillo. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Ralls First Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken Bevel officiating. Burial will be in Ralls Cemetery by Adams Funeral Home of Ralls. Mr. Mann was born Dec. 28, 1919, in Decatur to Charles William and Ida Simpson Mann. On Aug. 14, 1950, he married Arlene Beeny in Clovis, N.M. He was a member of the Ralls First Baptist Church. C. E. worked for Southwestern Public Service for 34 years as a warehouse supervisor and a lineman, retiring in 1981. He lived most of his life in Ralls and was an Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife on June 30, 2001. Survivors include a daughter, Donna Mann of Amarillo; and a sister, Alice Davis of Lubbock. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Sign our online guest book at www.adamsfuneral.com. Amarillo Globe-News, May 6, 2004 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------