Potter Co. TX - Obits: Sept 23-28 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 Thursday, September 23, 2004 Obituaries Amarillo Sue Ellen Underwood Sustaita Sue Ellen Underwood Sustaita, 54, of Amarillo died Monday, Sept. 20, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 6969 E. Interstate 40, with Steve Conley officiating. Entombment will be at a later date. Mrs. Sustaita was born Jan. 24, 1950, in Anadarko, Okla., to Audrey Lee Underwood and Lela Mae (White) Underwood. She was a graduate of Palo Duro High School in 1968. She worked for Owens Corning for 12 years. She was a Girl Scout Troop Leader in Altus, Okla., and also helped with the Boy Scouts for many years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt; always supportive, caring and generous. She was a very outgoing person who loved the outdoors, home improvement projects and delighted in a good conversation with family and friends. Survivors include a daughter, Amy Sustaita of Amarillo; a son, Clifford Osburn and friend, Stephanie, of Amarillo; two sisters, Janet Conley and husband, Terry, and Judy Ward and husband, Dale, all of Amarillo; a brother, Thomas Underwood and wife, Nila, of Amarillo; four grandchildren; six nieces and nephews; and 16 great-nieces and great-nephews. The family suggests memorials be to Girl Scout Sooner Council in Altus, Okla.; or Amarillo Cancer Center, 1301 S. Coulter St., Amarillo, TX 79106. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 23, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robena Johnson Davis Robena Johnson Davis, 46, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church of Canyon with the Rev. Jackie Riles, pastor of Greater Love Temple in Amarillo, officiating. Burial will be in Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon by Brooks Funeral Directors of Canyon. Mrs. Davis was born March 19, 1958, in Floydada to William and Lily Mae Johnson Jr. She moved to Canyon in 1968 and graduated from Canyon High School in 1976. She was named All State in basketball and track in 1974, 1975 and 1976. She attended Tyler Junior College and Frank Phillips Junior College. She then received her cosmetology license from Exposito Hair Design and was a beautician in Amarillo for several years. Her most recent employment was with ASARCO. She married Toney Davis in Amarillo in 1996. She was a member of Greater Love Temple in Amarillo. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lily Mae Johnson in 1995. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Coquise Johnson, Michelle Colbert and Shunta Johnson, all of Amarillo; two sons, Orlando Davis and Z. J. Davis, both of Amarillo; her father of Canyon; six brothers, William Gerald Johnson of Lubbock, James Ellis Johnson and Johnny Ray Johnson, both of Amarillo, Robert Earl Johnson and wife, DeDe, of Providence, R.I., Randy Wayne Johnson of Dimmitt and Michael Johnson and wife, Karen, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; four sisters, Sandra Ann Roston and husband, Willie, and Michelle Johnson and husband, John, all of Cedar Hill, Merry Joy Byers and husband, Louis, of Birmingham, Ala., and Norma Lynn Brunt, and husband, Bill, of Houston; and seven grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center, 1500 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 23, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wilma O. Pirshcell Wilma O. Pirshcell, 87, of Amarillo died Friday, Sept. 17, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors Bell Avenue Chapel, 5400 S. Bell St. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Mrs. Pirshcell was born in Amarillo on July 23, 1917, to William and Bessie Josephine Pirshcell. She was a member of Salvation Army, the Republican Party and Eastern Star. Survivors include a sister, Clara Hamblen of Norman, Okla.; and four nieces. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 23, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Harold Ray "Paw Paw" Nidey Harold Ray "Paw Paw" Nidey, 64, of Amarillo died Monday, Sept. 20, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Anna Street Church of Christ with Gene Shelburne officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mr. Nidey was born Jan. 11, 1940, in Campo, Colo. He was a member of Anna Street Church of Christ. Survivors include his companion, Wardell Reust of Amarillo; two sisters, Lois Poteet of Campo and Lila Orndorff of Lamar, Colo.; two brothers, Eugene Nidey of Campo and Arthur Nidey of Amarillo; his mother, Audrey Nidey of Campo; a granddaughter, Stephi Stanhope of Amarillo; many nieces and nephews; and a multitude of friends. The family suggests memorials be to Christian Relief Fund, 1501 W. 58th Ave., Amarillo, TX 79110. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 23, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kenneth Cecil Wilson, 88, of Amarillo died Monday, Sept. 20, 2004. Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday in St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. Ken Keller officiating. Private burial will in Llano Cemetery by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mr. Wilson was born Oct. 20, 1915, in Springfield, Ill., to Charles Henry and Dora Belle Dunkel. He had a half-sister Anna Marie Johnson at the time of birth. When his mother passed away when he was 3, Cecil was placed with his elderly grandmother, Annie Dunkel in Pleasant Plains Ill., until 1924 when he moved to Felt, Okla., with his aunt and uncle, Ethel and Frank Dunkel. Later he met Earl and Maude Wilson, a cattle rancher and pool hall owner in Texline. Cecil worked for the Wilsons and eventually stayed with them, where he attended Texline High School and graduated in 1934. After graduation, Mr. Wilson moved to Amarillo and attended Amarillo College from 1935 to 1936 while employed by Cal Farley's as an auto service attendant. In 1937, Mr. Wilson was employed by an automotive dealer, Bob Crudgington, as a mechanic. Later he became their title clerk and bookkeeper where he developed the procedures for car titles, which were used for the next 20 years. On Oct. 20, 1940, Kenneth Cecil (Dunkel) Wilson married Lucille Marie Determan in Sacred Heart Rectory. At this time, Cecil changed his surname from Dunkel to Wilson in gratitude for his foster parents, Maude and Earl Wilson. Two years later, Cecil was drafted into World War II where he served in the Army Air Corps from 1942-1945 as a liaison pilot in the European Theater. Following the war, Mr. Wilson resumed his career as title clerk for 17 years working for Keith Motor Company, Ernest St. Claire Motor, and Plains Chevrolet until December 1961. In 1956, Cecil ran for office in Potter County as tax assessor-collector and lost by a narrow margin. During this time frame, he also returned to college for three years at West Texas State College for business administration courses. He was the proud father of five children, three sons and two daughters. In 1962, Mr. Wilson changed careers in the automobile industry and went to work at Pantex where he retired in 1980. He also began a dual career in 1965, when he developed administrative procedures for Bill Piehl, President of Western Sales and Testing Inc. This turned into a love for the business and a lifelong friendship with Mr. Piehl and the Western Sales and Testing Inc. family. Cecil continued working at Western Sales and Testing Inc. until September 2002 at the age of 86. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Kenneth Eugene Wilson in 1944; his half-sister, Anna Marie Johnson Cook in 1952; and a great-granddaughter, Cora Elizabeth Keller in 2001. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Ruth Ann Keller and husband, Robert, of Chestnut Ridge, N.Y., and Molly Lucille Bennett and husband, Rice, of Fort Worth; three sons, Richard Allen Wilson and wife, Vicki, of Santa Maria, Calif., Joseph David Wilson and wife, Denise, of Canyon and Thomas Edwin Wilson and wife, Vicki, of Medford, N.J.; 13 grandchildren, Christopher Keller of Houston, Steven Keller of Kenner, La., Timothy Keller of Amarillo, Angela Keller of Austin, Katy, Claire and Wylie Bennett of Fort Worth, Thomas Anthony Wilson of Santa Maria, Zachary, Charity and Charissa Wilson of Canyon and Justin and Brett Wilson of Medford; three great-grandchildren; and a foster sister, Ima Nell Gragg of Albuquerque, N.M. The family suggests memorials be to Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79102; or St. Mary's Building Fund, 1200 S. Washington St., Amarillo, TX 79174. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 23, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Helen Campbell Helen Campbell, 88, of Amarillo died Monday, Sept. 20, 2004. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Paramount Baptist Church with the Rev. Gil Lain, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Schooler- Gordon Funeral Directors, 5400 S. Bell St. Mrs. Campbell was born June 2, 1916, to Claude and Edna Hodge in Alfalfa, Okla., and had been a resident of Amarillo for 52 years. She graduated from Alfalfa High School in Oklahoma, earned a bachelor of science degree in 1951 from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and a master of education degree in 1954 from West Texas A&M University in Canyon. Mrs. Campbell married Charles Campbell on July 15, 1938. To this 66-year union was born their daughter, Charlene Day. In 1947, she began a longtime teaching career of 31 years. She taught fourth and fifth grade for four years at Colony, Okla. She moved to Sudan and taught for a year before coming to Amarillo in 1952, where she was a teacher in the Amarillo Independent School District until her retirement in 1978. She taught at Will Rogers Elementary, Horace Mann, Travis and Bonham middle schools. She was a member of Retired Teachers Association of Texas, a life member and silver sister of Alpha Delta Kappa International Sorority, Texas Lambda Chapter and a member of Paramount Baptist Church since 1969. But more than anything else, Mrs. Campbell will be remembered as a beloved wife, mother and grandmother to her grandsons and great-grandchildren, a loving sister and a faithful servant. She will remain forever in the hearts of those who loved and cherished her. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Bob Hodge and Allen Hodge. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Charlene Day and husband, Joe; two grandsons, Rick Day and wife, Teai, of Amarillo and Randy Day and wife, Renee, of Dallas; five great-grandchildren, Aaron Day, Asher Day, Anna Day, Ariel Day and Grace Day; two sisters, Lavon Bennett and Betty Arther, both of Oklahoma; and several wonderful nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to Paramount Baptist Church Scholarship Fund, 3801 Western St., Amarillo, TX 79109; or Alpha Delta Kappa Lambda Chapter, 3401 Lynette St., Amarillo, TX 79109. The family will be at 7707 Stuyvesant St. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 23, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canyon Benny Cole Lippold Benny Cole Lippold, 74, of Canyon died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004, in Amarillo. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Clark Williams, pastor, and Don Stone, minister, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Brooks Funeral Directors. Mr. Lippold was born June 13, 1930, in Pampa to Ben and Ollie Lippold. He married Annette Petree in Clovis, N.M., on Aug. 23, 1950. He ranched in Ochiltree and Hemphill counties before moving to Randall County in 1950. He was a member of Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Texas Cattle Feeders Association, National Cattle Beef Association and Amarillo Cancer Organization. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Canyon. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Tricia Clifton of Amarillo; a son, Cole Lippold and wife, Theresa, of Canyon; a sister, Alice Rutz and husband, Milford, of Booker; four grandchildren, Jason Clifton and Heather Lippold, both of Amarillo, Amber Clifton Odom and husband, Lane, of Rowlett, and 2nd Lieutenant Kyle A. Lippold of Fort Benning, Ga.; and a great-granddaughter, Abryana Odom of Rowlett. The family suggests memorials be to First United Methodist Church, 1818 Fourth Ave., Canyon, TX 79015; or favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 23, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Lee Womble Forester DALHART - Lee Womble Forester, 99, died Monday, Sept. 20, 2004, in Plano. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Lakeview United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Leib Cemetery in Morse by Horizon Funeral Home. Mrs. Forester was born Jan. 19, 1905, in Hutchinson County. She married W Ralph Forester on Dec. 25, 1927, in Spearman. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Cummings of Plano and Janey Bateman of Dallas; two grandsons; and five great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Morse Community Building Fund, Box 44, Morse, TX 79062; or Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 2014, Dalhart, TX 78902. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 23, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Victoria Mares FRIONA - Victoria Mares, infant daughter of Andrea Lopez Mares and Fermin Armando Mares, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004. Mass will be at 4 p.m. today in St. Teresa's Catholic Church with the Rev. Ed Sweeney, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Friona Cemetery by Blackwell Funeral Home. Survivors include her parents; and her grandparents, Cesareo and Maria Lopez of Friona and Anna Maria Nevarez of Bovina. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 23, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hollie Estelle Seitz Hodges MOBEETIE - Hollie Estelle Seitz Hodges, 83, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in First Baptist Church of Mobeetie with the Rev. Lewis Ellis, retired Baptist minister, and the Rev. Harvey Patterson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be Mobeetie Cemetery by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mrs. Hodges was born March 11, 1921, in Gray County and was a lifelong resident of Mobeetie. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mobeetie. Survivors include two daughters, Glenda Dickey of McLean and Gail Moke of Amarillo; a son, Eddie Ray Hodges of Durant, Okla.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 23, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Delfino Gonzales HEREFORD - Delfino Gonzales, 79, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in St. Anthony's Catholic Church with the Rev. John Valdez officiating. Burial will be in St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery by Rix Funeral Directors. Mr. Gonzales was born Dec. 19, 1924, in Garita, N.M. He married Isabel Ortega in 1946 in Clovis, N.M. Survivors include a son, Richard Gonzales of Uvalde; three brothers, Arturo Gonzales, Sammy Gonzales and Severo Gonzales, all of Hereford; three sisters, Ramona Gonzales and Pauline Martinez, both of Hereford, and Mela Barela of Clovis; two granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to St. Anthony's School Endowment Fund, 114 Sunset Drive, Hereford, TX 79045. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 23, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Mexico Isabelle W. Perkins CLOVIS, N.M. - Isabelle W. Perkins, 102, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Channing Cemetery in Channing, Texas, with the Rev. George Chambers officiating. Arrangements are by Muffley Funeral Home. Mrs. Perkins was born Nov. 20, 1901, in Hereford, Texas. She married Charlie Burton Perkins in December 1926 in Amarillo, Texas. Survivors include three nieces; and two nephews. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 23, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elsewhere Laurie Heiselman Affatato ROUND ROCK - Laurie Heiselman Affatato, 44, died Monday, Sept. 20, 2004. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Albert the Great Catholic Church. Arrangements are by All Faiths Funeral Service in Austin. Laurie was born June 29, 1960. Laurie had many achievements, but she considered her son, John Daniel her greatest. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. She considered loyalty to family and friends to be of the utmost importance. Laurie attended St. Mary's Academy, Sam Houston Jr. High and graduated from Tascosa High in 1978. She attended Amarillo Junior College, Austin Community College and the University of Texas. She worked for Insurance Designers of Austin from 1987 until the present. Survivors include a son, John Daniel of Round Rock; her parents, John and Rosemary Heiselman of Amarillo; a sister, Cathy Saunders of Amarillo; a brother-in-law, Doug of Amarillo; a niece, Callie Saunders of Amarillo; three nephews, Aaron and Tim Saunders and Carter Heiselman, all of Amarillo; a brother, Mike of Amarillo; a sister-in-law, Jill of Amarillo; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and her friends and co-workers she considered family. The family suggests memorials be to St. Albert the Great Catholic Church of Austin; Odyssey Hospice of Austin; St. Mary's School in Amarillo; or the Fellowship at Forest Creek Building Fund. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 23, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2004 Amarillo Arlyne L. Dean Arlyne L. Dean, 70, of Amarillo died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Mrs. Dean was born April 6, 1934, in Timberlake, S.D., to Henry and Christine Livermont. She had worked as a secretary in the trucking industry. Survivors include three sons, Jack, Jason and Jett Traylor, all of Amarillo; four daughters, Roxanne Montandon, Mitzi Smith and Jill Jackson, all of Amarillo, and Jina Sandoval of Mesa, Ariz.; two sisters, Ramona Crawley of Roseville, Calif., and Catherine Wilcox of Rapid City, S.D.; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 24, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Victor R. Hastings Jr. Victor R. Hastings Jr., 32, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004. Memorial services will be in Vail, Ariz. Local arrangements are by Blackburn- Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Survivors include his mother, Alice Felton of Vail; his father, Victor R. Hastings Sr. of New Jersey; and his fiancee, Nora Hampton of Amarillo. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 24, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lillie L. Townsend Lillie L. Townsend, 93, of Amarillo died Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Llano Cemetery with the Rev. Godfrey Hubert of Foundry United Methodist Church of Houston officiating. Arrangements are by N.S. Griggs and Sons Funeral Directors, 2615 Paramount Blvd. Mrs. Townsend passed away peacefully at age 93 on Thursday evening, Sept. 16, 2004. She was born in Welty, Okla., and was one of nine children. She and her husband, Alva "Red" Townsend, moved to the Panhandle and were part of the "Bell Telephone Pioneers." Lillie lived in Amarillo for more than 60 years before moving to Houston. Lillie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was known for her kindness and her love of life. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, games and traveling. Lillie will be greatly missed, but remembered every time the sun shines in the garden. She was preceded in death by her husband and a daughter, Doris Neal. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Devine and husband, Michael; a son, Bill Townsend and wife, Terry; a son-in-law, David Neal; her grandchildren, Jan Burkhard and husband, Don, John Neal, Cheryl Baker and husband, Charles, Patty Devine, Chris Craig, Brian Brady and Sarah Townsend; her great-grandchildren, Julie, Jamie and Jennifer Neal, Blair and Marshall Baker, and Ashley and Austin Townsend; a brother, Roy Waldroop and wife, Marge; and her nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to Lillie L. Townsend Memorial Fund in care of Foundry United Methodist Church, 8350 Jones Road, Houston, TX 77065. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 24, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Julie Armstrong Julie Armstrong, 39, of Amarillo died Monday, Sept. 20, 2004. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Llano Cemetery with Tom Malone and the Rev. Justin Hopper officiating. Arrangements are by Blackburn- Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Mrs. Armstrong was born Dec. 11, 1964, in Childress. She spent most of her life in Amarillo and worked at the dialysis unit and was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Charles; two daughters, Roxanne Taylor and Angela Baca, both of Amarillo; a son, Roy Joe Taylor Jr. of Amarillo; her mother, Gerldene Stephens of Amarillo; three sisters, Ellen Hooper-Herting and Sherry Whisenhunt, both of Amarillo, and Mary Jo Brannon of Silverton; a brother, Jerry Dean Stephens of Amarillo; and a grandson, Queshon Cantrell Hancock of Amarillo. Sign our online guest book at www.blackburnshaw.com. The body will not be available for viewing. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 24, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jackson Charles Clawson Jackson Charles Clawson, infant son of David and Diana Clawson of Amarillo, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004. Services are will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Paramount Terrace Christian Church with Scott Greer officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Jackson Charles was born April 27, 2004, in Amarillo. Survivors include his parents; two brothers, Keaton and Kaleb Clawson, both of Amarillo; his grandparents, Charles and Valerie Kuhnert of Umbarger and Val and Melody Clawson of Amarillo; and his great-grandparents, Richard and Lillian Friemel of Umbarger and Betty McGowan and Donna Kuhnert, both of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to Children's Miracle Network, 200 N.W. Seventh Ave., Amarillo, TX 79107; or Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit in care of BSA Hospital, 1600 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 24, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canyon Benny Cole Lippold Benny Cole Lippold, 74, of Canyon died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004, in Amarillo. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. today in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Clark Williams, pastor, and Don Stone, minister, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Brooks Funeral Directors. Mr. Lippold was born June 13, 1930, in Pampa to Ben and Ollie Lippold. He married Annette Petree in Clovis, N.M., on Aug. 23, 1950. He ranched in Ochiltree and Hemphill counties before moving to Randall County in 1950. He was a member of Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Texas Cattle Feeders Association, National Cattle Beef Association and Amarillo Cancer Organization. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Canyon. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Tricia Clifton of Amarillo; a son, Cole Lippold and wife, Theresa, of Canyon; a sister, Alice Rutz and husband, Milford, of Booker; four grandchildren, Jason Clifton and Heather Lippold, both of Amarillo, Amber Clifton Odom and husband, Lane, of Rowlett, and 2nd Lt. Kyle A. Lippold of Fort Benning, Ga.; and a great-granddaughter, Abryana Odom of Rowlett. The family suggests memorials be to First United Methodist Church, 1818 Fourth Ave., Canyon, TX 79015; or favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 24, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Michael Funk HEREFORD - Michael Funk, 56, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004, in Amarillo. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Rest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Parkside Chapel Funeral Home. Mr. Funk was born Dec. 28, 1947, in Hereford, the son of Myles and Margaret Funk. He was a veteran, having served in the Air Force. He married Mary Trevino on May 5, 1995, in Hereford. Survivors include his wife; a son, Myron Trevino of Hereford; two daughters, Emily Corassco and Flora Guzman, both of The Colony; two sisters, Kathleen Murphy of Midland and Francis Ann Eddy of Oklahoma; and six grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 24, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Richard M. Roman MCLEAN - Richard M. Roman, 53, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004. No services are scheduled. Arrangements are by Bailey-Ware Funeral Home. Mr. Roman was born in Queens, N.Y. He was a McLean resident for eight years, moving from Navasota. Survivors include his life partner, Jodie Morgan of McLean; two daughters, Bonnie McCasland of Amarillo and Amanda Hutchinson of McLean; two grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Krekeler of Florida; and two brothers, Raymond Roman of Colorado and Frank Roman of Georgia. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 24, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ellen Louise Worley BORGER - Ellen Louise Worley, 72, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004. Memorial services were at 1 p.m. Thursday in Bible Baptist Church with the Rev. Leonard Forsythe, pastor, officiating. Arrangements were by Brown Funeral Directors. Mrs. Worley was a homemaker. She was a Pentecostal. Survivors include three sons, Larry Wilson of Borger, Charlie Wilson of Athens and John Wilson of Lincoln, Ark.; two daughters, Melba Selman of Corsicana and Kimberly Worley of Plano; two brothers, Milburn Lord of Canton and Jimmy Lord of Mexia; four sisters, Linda Farmer of Yantis, Margaret Yates of Quitman, Judy Blanton of Pecan Gap and Norma Richardson of Athens; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 24, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lee Womble Forester HEREFORD - Lee Womble Forester, 99, died Monday, Sept. 20, 2004, in Plano. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. today in Lakeview Methodist Church. Burial will be in Lieb Cemetery in Morse by Horizon Funeral Home. Mr. Forester was born Jan. 19, 1905, in Hutchinson County and was the last surviving child of W. Carson and Mollie Womble, Hutchinson County pioneers. She married W. Ralph Forester on Dec. 25, 1927, in Spearman. They farmed and ranched in Hutchinson County, Rosebud, N.M., and Dalhart. She moved to the Dallas area in 2002 to live with her two daughters. She was a member of Hutchinson County Old Timers Association, The Friday 42 Club, 55 Plus, and Lakeview United Methodist Church in Dalhart, where she was honored with a special service in 2002. Mama Lee witnessed almost a whole century of changes. From horse to space shuttle, from candle to flourescent lights, from rub board and wash pot to automatic washers, from well water to indoor plumbing and many other inventions and innovations, more in her lifetime than in a thousand years before. She is remembered for her gifts of quick wit, love of games and pride of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1989 and by a grandson, Bill Bateman in 1969. Survivors are two daughters, Betty Cummings of Plano and Janey Bateman of Dallas; two grandsons, Walker H. Bateman IV and wife, Jean, of Dallas and Bryan S. Bateman and wife, Lisa, of Roswell, N.M.; five great-grandchildren, Jessica Pulliam and husband, Clay, Jacquelyn Bateman, Bryan Bateman Jr., Walker Bateman V and William Bateman II; four sisters-in-law, Arneeta Marable of Amarillo, Edith Womble and Dora Womble, both of Spearman, and Gerry Forester of Denton; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to Morse Community Building, Box 44, Morse, TX, 79062; or Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 2014, Dalhart, TX, 79022; or a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 24, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Berton Doucette PAMPA - Berton Doucette, 89, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Fairview Cemetery with Dr. Edwin Cooley, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mr. Doucette was born Jan. 22, 1915, in Gray County, where he had been a lifelong resident. He was a 1933 graduate of Pampa High School and received a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Texas Tech University. He married Adalen Brazil on Oct. 4, 1947, in Pampa. She preceded him in death in 1970. He was a registered professional mechanical engineer and worked for Cabot Machinery for 261/2 years. In 1965 he established A-1 Rental Service which he owned and operated until 1997. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps, serving during World War II, where he was a captain of the ground crew for the P-38 67th fighter squadron stationed in the South Pacific. He was a life member of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers and was a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers. He was preceded in death by his wife; two brothers, Albert Doucette and LeFors Doucette; and a sister, Dorothy Biery. Survivors include a son, Bob Doucette of Pampa; three grandsons, David Edward Doucette of Lubbock, and Jeremy Arlie Doucette and Christopher Berton Doucette, both of Pampa; a granddaughter, Amber Michelle Weatherly of Bridgeport; and nine great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to The Book of Remembrance at First Presbyterian Church, 525 N. Gray St., Pampa, TX 79065. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 24, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Opal Roberts CHILDRESS - Opal Roberts, 95, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Childress Cemetery with Don McFarland, pastor of Parkview Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Roberts was born June 5, 1909, in Childress. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two nephews, Don Burns of Burbank, Calif., and Doyle Burns of Lincoln, Calif.; and a niece, Dorothe Mullins of Fort Worth. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 24, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Betty Rose Loudder SUNNYSIDE - Betty Rose Loudder, 87, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Sunnyside Baptist Church with the Rev. Vergil Ichtertz, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery in Dimmitt by Foskey-Lilley-McGill Funeral Home. Mrs. Loudder was born Jan. 16, 1917, in Lamb County. She married Alton Loudder on Aug. 26, 1935, in Clovis, N.M. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Genevieve Westmoreland of Littlefield and Yvonne Messer of Runaway Bay; nine grandchildren; 20 great- grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Curtis Ott of Fairburn, S.D.; and a sister, Evalyne Mitchell of Olton. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 24, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2004 Amarillo Marjorie Helen Harlan Boston Marjorie Helen Harlan Boston, 90, of Amarillo died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Sunday in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with David Fristoe of Amarillo officiating. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Central Church of Christ Chapel in Amarillo with Bob Crass and Dick Marcear of Amarillo officiating. Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors. Mrs. Boston was born Nov. 16, 1913, in Clarendon. She was raised in Clarendon and attended Clarendon schools. She graduated from Clarendon High School and later from Clarendon Junior College. She later graduated from West Texas State College with a degree in primary education. She taught at Bairfied, Midway and Kerrville schools until 1944. She then owned and operated Harlan's Flowers in Clarendon until 1967, when she married U.J. Boston and moved to Amarillo. She was a homemaker until his death in 1974. An apartment complex at 1201 W. 11th Ave. in Amarillo became her home and business until she sold it and retired in 1997. She was a member of Central Church of Christ in Amarillo. Marjorie Boston loved Jesus and loved people. She served as volunteer groundskeeper for Central Church of Christ for many years. Marjorie was also an avid bridge player and loved playing any kind of card game with her family and friends. People like Marjorie come along so seldom and are often overlooked, but to those who saw her genuine, caring and loving spirit, God truly blessed. The family's loss is heaven's gain, until we meet again. She was preceded in death by her husband; her mother, Ormie Harlan; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Potter with whom she and her mother lived; and two brothers, Donald Harlan and John F. Harlan. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mary Harlan of Clarendon; the Boston grandchildren; heart-adopted children, Scott and Kathy Brittain of Amarillo; five heart-adopted grandchildren; four heart-adopted great-grandchildren; a cousin, Ethlyn Grady and her children, John and Sharon, all of Clarendon; and a niece, LaTrece Gorham of Bellingham, Wash. Honorary pallbearers include Scott Brittain, Chuck Brittain, Jared Brittain, Chance Beasley, Travis Beasley and Jeremy Beasley. The family suggests memorials be to Life Outreach International with James Robison, P.O. Box 982000, Fort Worth, TX 76182-8000. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 25, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Victor R. Hastings Jr. Victor R. Hastings Jr., 32, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004. Memorial services will be in Vail, Ariz. Local arrangements are by Blackburn- Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Mr. Hastings was looking forward to the birth of his son, Nicholas Ray Hastings. Survivors include his mother, Alice Felton of Vail; his father, Victor R. Hastings Sr. of New Jersey; his fiancee, Nora Hampton of Amarillo; and a daughter, Ashley Marie Hastings of Amarillo. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 25, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Earl L. Parker WELLINGTON - Earl L. Parker, 76, died Friday, Sept. 24, 2004. Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in Faith Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Needham of Amarillo and the Rev. Ronnie Lambert of Hedley officiating. Burial will be in North Fairview Cemetery. Mr. Parker married Billie Tipton on June 14, 1947, in Clarendon. He married Norma Needham on Oct. 11, 1997, in Wellington. Survivors include his wife; two sons, James Parker of Cache, Okla., and Leon Parker of Wellington; three daughters, Sue Parker, Margie Hughes and Patricia Melton, all of Wellington; five stepsons, Tommy Needham of Amarillo, Richard Needham of Vinson, Okla., and Lonnie Needham Jr., Johnny Needham and Ricky Needham, all of Wellington; a brother, Wayne Parker of New Deal; eight grandchildren; 16 stepgrandchildren; a great-grandchild; and numerous stepgreat-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Wellington Cemetery Association or Faith Baptist Church. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 25, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Salvador Jaime Davila SPEARMAN - Salvador Jaime Davila, 37, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Guillermo Morales officiating. Burial will be in Hansford Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Davila was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He worked for Cheyenne Drilling Co. in Woodward, Okla. Survivors include his wife, Iva; four daughters, Maira Davila, Erica Davila, Veronica Davila and Yesenia Davila, all of Spearman; a son, Juan Jaime Davila of Spearman; his stepfather, Salvador Avila of Spearman; his mother, Juana Jara Valdez of Tepechitlan, Mexico; three brothers, Salomon Davila, Ricardo Davila and Salvador Davila Jr.; and five sisters, Marisia Davila Jara, Jouita Davila Jara, Glenda Davila Jara, Consuelo Davila Jara and Belinda Davila Jara. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 25, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Mexico David Bargas CLOVIS, N.M. - David Bargas, 46, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004. Rosary was said at 7 p.m. Friday in Our Lady of Guadalupe. Mass will be at 9 a.m. today in the church with the Rev. Sotero Sena officiating. Burial will be in Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens by Muffley Funeral Home. Mr. Bargas was born July 18, 1958, in Clovis. He married Connie Garcia on Aug. 13, 1977, in Clovis. Survivors include his wife; three sons, John Paul Bargas of Fort Worth, David Jacob Bargas of Austin, Texas, and Daniel Ulibarri of Albuquerque; a daughter, Angela Nicole Bargas of Midland, Texas; two brothers, Mike Bargas of Portales and Mark Bargas of Clovis; three sisters, Gloria McDowell, Cindy Quintanilla and Liza Bargas, all of Clovis; his parents, Gene and Gloria Bargas of Clovis; and a grandmother, Amelia Garcia of Clovis. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 25, 2004 ============================================================================= SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2004 Amarillo Mary Ruth Wilt Mary Ruth Wilt, 83, of Amarillo died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia St., with Gene Shelburne of Anna Street Church of Christ and Dr. Alan Pickering officiating. Burial will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Resthaven Cemetery in Lubbock. Mrs. Wilt was born May 18, 1921, in Hunter, Ark., to Owen and Jennie Berry. She attended school in Marked Tree, Ark., and graduated in 1939. She attended Texas Tech University. She married Mason Wilt on Jan. 1, 1944, in Lubbock. Mrs. Wilt was a homemaker and enjoyed arts and crafts. She was a member of Church of Christ and Sunshine H.D. Club of Borger. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1999; her parents; a brother in 1943; and a sister in 1989. Survivors include a son, Rex Wilt and wife, Michele, of Amarillo; a daughter, Cyndee Gayle of Snyder; three sisters, Ora Blake of Canton, Hazel Runberg of Amarillo and Hallie Fay Holden of Bencia, Calif.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 26, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lorene Cormack Rutland Lorene Cormack Rutland, 89, of Amarillo died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Polk Street United Methodist Church with Dr. James E. Garrett officiating. Entombment will be in Llano Cemetery by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mrs. Rutland was born in Jack County on Oct. 18, 1914, to Anna Belle and the Rev. Guy Shields. Mrs. Rutland moved to Amarillo at an early age and attended Buchanan Street School and graduated from Amarillo High School in 1933. She was employed by Mobil Oil for more than 25 years before her retirement. Mrs. Rutland was a member of Polk Street United Methodist Church and the Susies Sunday school class. She was also a member of Amarillo Senior Citizens and Ester McCrory chapter of the D.A.R. She was a past president of the Junior Business Women's Club and the Desk and Derrick Club. She married Jack Rutland in 1953 in Amarillo. She was preceded in death by her husband and a son, Bill Cormack. Survivors include a daughter, Janelle Raines and husband, Jerry, of Amarillo; four grandsons, Clay Cormack of Austin, Curtis Cormack and wife, Cheryl, of San Antonio, Lt. Commander Russ Raines and wife, Jennifer, of Atsugi, Japan, and Pvt. 1st Class Chris Cormack and wife, Jennifer, of Fort Hood; a daughter- in-law, Annita Cormack; a stepson, Gene Rutland of Killeen and his children, Kim, Guy and Gina; a stepdaughter, Patty Rutland Vaughn of Amarillo and her daughter, Paige; her very good friend, Dorothy Whitlock of Amarillo; and 11 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 26, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Owen "Chad" Bailey Owen "Chad" Bailey, 25, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Family of Life Fellowship Church with Dale Travis, pastor, and Mike Kuhlman officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors, 5400 S. Bell St. Chad will be forever missed for his love for life and the joy that his life brought to others. In passing, Chad leaves a great void that will never be truly filled, but he lives on through the love that he shared with others throughout the all too short time he was in our lives. Mr. Bailey was born Sept. 13, 1979, in Amarillo. Survivors include his wife, Tamara; a daughter, Allysah Bailey of Amarillo; three sons, Blaine Bailey, Caden Bailey and Derek Bailey, all of Amarillo; his parents, Owen and Ramona Bailey of Amarillo; two sisters, Jennifer Sugg and husband, Casey, of Amarillo and Celena Travis and husband, Jared, of Harbin, China; a brother, Brandon Justin Bailey and wife, Lori, of Jacksonville, Fla.; his grandmother, Peg Bailey; and numerous other family members and friends. The family suggests memorials be to the Owen "Chad" Bailey Children Scholarship Fund, in care of Happy State Bank, P.O. Box 51080, Amarillo, TX 79159. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today in the drawing room of the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 26, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Agnes Pearl Bashioum Agnes Pearl Bashioum, 85, of Amarillo, died Friday, Sept. 24, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Westview Christian Church with the Rev. Charles Waugh, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Mrs. Bashioum was born in Calumet, Pa., and had lived in Amarillo since 1954. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Westview Christian Church and a former member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Keith Bashioum Jr., in 1974 and her husband, Joseph W. Bashioum Sr., in 1994. Survivors include two sons, Joseph Wendell Bashioum of Amarillo and Thomas Lee Bashioum of Gladewater; a sister, Betty Rutter of Scottsdale, Pa.; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Dallas Christian College. The family will be at 1311 Bell St. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 26, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rodney Lynn Lewis Rodney Lynn Lewis, 47, of Amarillo died Friday, Sept. 24, 2004. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Monday in Freedom Baptist Church with Alvin Walker, pastor, officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors, 5400 S. Bell St. Mr. Lewis was born June 2, 1957, to Dickie and Dorothea Parson Lewis. He attended Palo Duro High School and worked in the paint and body field of automobiles. Survivors include two sons, Robert Lewis and Rodney Lee Lewis, both of Amarillo; a daughter, Kirstie Lewis of Arlington; a brother, Gary Dean Lewis of Amarillo; a sister, Sheila Kay Escobedo of Amarillo; and two grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Freedom Baptist Church. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 26, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Orville E. Jones Orville E. Jones, 86, of Amarillo died Friday, Sept. 24, 2004. The family will hold services at a later date. Arrangements are by N.S. Griggs & Sons Funeral Directors, 2615 Paramount Blvd. Mr. Jones served in the Navy during World War II and was stationed at Corpus Christi. He was a simple man who loved and took very good care of his family. Survivors include two sons, Paul Jones Sr. of The Colony and Glenn Jones of Longview; a daughter, Lisa Bray of Amarillo; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 26, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Robert L. Richardson PAMPA - Robert L. Richardson, 74, died Friday, Sept. 24, 2004. No services are scheduled. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mr. Richardson had been a resident of Pampa since 2001. He married Judy Scott on Oct. 8, 1986 in Bellevue, Wash. Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Elizabeth Richardson of Alexandria, Va., Suzanne Heist of Laurel, Md., Cherylann Moore of Pampa and Robyne Estrada of Auburn, Wash.; a son, Alan Richardson of Ann Arbor, Mich.; his mother, Grace Richardson of Pacific Grove, Calif; and four grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 3300 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 26, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alice Newton DUMAS - Alice Newton, 72, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004, in Amarillo. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Bethel Assembly of God with the Rev. H.L. Stevens, retired Assembly of God preacher, officiating and the Rev. Rex Kreusel, pastor of Bethel Assembly of God, assisting. Arrangements are by Morrison Funeral Directors. Mrs. Newton was born May 20, 1932, in Lee County, Va. She had been a Dumas resident for the past 42 years. Survivors include a son, Gary Newton of Dumas; a sister, Cordelia McDaniel of Newman, Ga.; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 26, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manuel L. Cano OLTON - Manuel L. Cano, 83, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in St. Peters Catholic Church with the Rev. Raymundo Manriquez officiating. Burial will be in Olton Cemetery by Lemons Funeral Home of Plainview. Mr. Cano was born June 8, 1921, in Laguna de Los Cano, Chihuahua, Mexico. He married Florencia Garcia Cano in 1943 in Mexico. Survivors include a son, Juan Manuel Cano of Olton; two daughters, Elizabeth Amaya of Olton and Rosa Elia Chavez of Copperas Cove; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 26, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zenon Natividad Cano OLTON - Zenon Natividad Cano, 48, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in St. Peters Catholic Church with the Rev. Raymundo Manriquez officiating. Burial will be in Olton Cemetery by Lemons Funeral Home of Plainview. Mr. Cano was born June 23, 1956, in Laguna de Los Cano, Chihuahua, Mexico. He married Janie Rosales Cano on Nov. 13, 1976, in Plainview. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Zenon Cano Jr. of El Cajon, Calif., and Alberto Cano of Beeville; a daughter, Celestina Guzman of Hart; a brother, Juan Manuel Cano of Olton; two sisters, Elizabeth Amaya of Olton and Rosa Elia Chavez of Copperas Cove; and five grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 26, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael Lee Rogers PLAINVIEW - Michael Lee Rogers, 54, died Friday, Sept. 24, 2004, in Amarillo. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Wood-Dunning Funeral Home Colonial Chapel. Mr. Rogers was born Jan. 12, 1950, in Plainview. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 26, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joyce Burnam TULIA - Joyce Burnam, 67, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004, in Austin. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Davenport, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery by Kornerstone Funeral Directors. Mrs. Burnam was born Oct. 4, 1936, in Tulare, Calif. She married Hoyet Burnam Jr. on Nov. 22, 1969, in Plainview. Survivors include her husband; a son, Gregory Burnam of Austin; and a brother, Merv Evans of Plainview. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 26, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- J.P. Jones HEREFORD - J.P. Jones, 81, died Friday, Sept. 24, 2004. Graveside services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in West Park Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Shultz officiating. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are by Parkside Chapel Funeral Home. Mr. Jones was born March 3, 1923, in Hereford, the son of A.T. and Dovie Jones. He was a veteran, having served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He married Wanda Smith on Dec. 16, 1946, in Hereford. Mr. Jones was an independent owner and operator of a Texaco service station in Hereford for many years. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Hereford Masonic Lodge No. 849, the Hereford Oasis Shrine Club, the Khiva Shriners, the Hereford V.F.W., the Hereford American Legion and First Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife; a grandson; two brothers; and a sister. Survivors include a daughter, Cindy Greever of Lake Tanglewood; a son, Randy Jones of Sugar Land; two sisters, Helen Brown of Hereford and Dovie Harman of Lubbock; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to the Hereford Senior Citizens, 426 Ranger, Hereford, TX 79045 or Good Samaritan Home Health Care of Kings Manor Retirement Home, 400 Ranger, Hereford, TX 79045. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 26, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lois Parks MEMPHIS - Lois Parks, 94, died Friday, Sept. 24, 2004. Services will be at 3 p.m. today in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Gary Boles officiating and Woodrow Richardson assisting. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery by Hughs Funeral Home. Mrs. Parks was born Aug. 24, 1910, in Blair, Okla., to the late Benjamin Leslie Parks and Mary McKinney Parks. She graduated from high school in Blair and from the University of Oklahoma in 1932. She married Ben L. Parks on July 2, 1932, in Erick, Okla. They lived in the Texas Panhandle for many years and lived briefly on the West coast during World War II. They lived in Shamrock for seven years. They moved to Memphis in 1952, where she lived the remainder of her life. Mrs. Parks was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church. Over the years, she and her husband made many significant philanthropic contributions to the residents of Hall County. She was preceded in death by her husband on April 8, 2001; three sisters; and two brothers. Survivors include two sons, Ben Parks and Larry Parks, both of Rockwall; a daughter, Joy McQueen of Kingwood; six grandchildren, Shari Overstreet, Brent McQueen, Liz Morrison, Paige Parks, Cori Green and Murphy Parks; four great- granddaughters; two great-grandsons; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to First United Methodist Church, 121 N. Eighth, Memphis, TX 79245 or to Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 26, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Faye L. Bonner SHAMROCK - Faye L. Bonner, 79, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Calvary Christian Fellowship with Joe G. Jernigan, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Shamrock Cemetery by Wright Funeral Directors. Mrs. Bonner was born Oct. 2, 1924, in Holdenville, Okla, the oldest of 11 children, to Walter and Tressie Jones Kirkland. She married Albert W. Bonner on Oct. 18, 1945, in Shamrock. Survivors include two sons, Dean Bonner and Billy Bonner, both of Shamrock; two daughters, Janie Tate of Sunray and Debbie Bonner of Shamrock; three sisters, Naomi Lowe and Willie B. Hooten, both of Shamrock and Shirley Gipson of Odessa; four brothers, Donald Kirkland of Shamrock, Scooter Kirkland of Hinton, Okla., Tootsie Kirkland of Pampa and Butch Kirkland of Canadian; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 575, Shamrock, TX, or to Odyssey Healthcare, 1000 S. Jefferson St., Amarillo, TX 79101. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 26, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Mexico Kathryn Morgan Houston CLOVIS, N.M. - Kathryn Morgan Houston, 97, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004. Private family services have been held. Arrangements were by Muffley Funeral Home. Mrs. Houston was born Aug. 12, 1907, to J. Simpson and Kate Ray Morgan in Texico. She married Fred C. Houston in Clovis. Survivors include a daughter, Dell Gunnels of Clovis; two sons, Milton Houston of Artesia and Howard Houston of Odessa, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 26, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Floyd Edwin Pittman ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Floyd Edwin Pittman, 65, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004, in Belen. Private burial will be in Hedley, Texas. Arrangements are by French Mortuary. Mr. Pittman lived most of his life in Amarillo, Texas, doing refrigeration and electrical work. During the last 20 years, he traveled the country working as an electrician. He was preceded in death by his wife, Freida. Survivors include his longtime companion, Susan Ekis of Belen; a daughter, Tammy Brinson and husband, Mark, of Hedley; a son, Jerry Pittman and wife, Marlene, of Cimarron; a stepson, Terry McNabb and wife, Talonna, of Folsom; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Friends may contact Jerry at (505) 376-2786. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 26, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Geneva Franklin CLOVIS, N.M. - Geneva Franklin, 48, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Johns Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Callahan officiating. Burial will be in Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens by Muffley Funeral Home. Ms. Franklin was born Jan. 8, 1956, to Nathaniel and Bertha Ford Franklin in Greenville, Miss. She received her associate degree in juvenile criminal justice from Clovis Community College. Survivors include two daughters, Kendra Payton of Clovis and Gobriel Carter of Hill Air Force Base, Utah; a son, Melvin Payton III of Las Cruces; seven brothers, Joshua Ford of Clovis, Robert Franklin of Mobile, Ala. Charles Franklin of Greenville, Nate Franklin of Memphis, Tenn., Eddie Ray Franklin of Hobbs, Derrick Franklin of Dallas and Walter Franklin of Chicago; six sisters, Mamie Fox of Clovis, Akilah "Peach" Wesson of Tulsa, Okla., Edith Carroll of Jersey City, N.J., and Flora Cooper, Thelma Williams and Anne Chillis, all of Greenville; three grandchildren; and her former husband, Melvin Payton Jr. of Clovis. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 26, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oklahoma Harold Wayne Jackson LAWTON, Okla. - Harold Wayne Jackson, 69, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, in Norman. Services were at 11 a.m. Friday in Bethlehem Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Bender, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Fort Hood National Cemetery in Elgin. Arrangements were by Jefferson Funeral Home. Mr. Jackson departed this life Sept. 18. Harold was born Sept. 21, 1934, in Paris, Texas, to Maurice Jackson and Hattie Margrette Rodgers. Harold was the oldest of two sons. He attended Carver High School in Amarillo, Texas, where he excelled on the football team, and in 1978, he graduated from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha, receiving a bachelor of science degree and a teaching certificate from the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Early in life, he united with Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Amarillo, where he was a young deacon under the pastorate of the Rev. M.J. Steward. At the time of his death, he faithfully attended New Post Chapel Church at Fort Sill. He was a member of the Army, serving two tours in the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Army Commendation Medal, the Pershing Professional Certificate and the U.S. Army Military Recognition and was a graduate of the Senior NCO Academy. He was granted a Certificate of Retirement from the Armed Forces for 20 years of "faithful and honorable" service March 1, 1974. He was employed by the Department of Interior as a supervisor for the Young Adult Conservation Corp in Chickasha. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Loretta Y. Jackson; a daughter, Cynthia W. Anderson, and husband, Dr. Will Anderson, of Lawton; a son, Limon Jackson of Chickasha; six grandchildren, Afrisa Anderson of Lawton and Quinton Jackson, Jacqualine Jackson, Randa Jackson, Travis Jackson and Tammi Jackson, all of Chickasha; a brother, Jack Thomas and wife, Corinne Miller of Albuquerque, N.M.; his mother-in-law, Lillie B. Blunt of Chickasha; special cousins, Hattie Pearl Lewis and husband, Luther, Roy Watson and wife, Val, of Kansas City, Mo., and Weldon Watson and wife, Bobbie, of Amarillo; two aunts, Loretha O. Redic of Los Angeles and Mary Opal Rodgers of Wichita Falls, Texas; and three great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 26, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elsewhere Roy Elmo Bassham MIDLAND - Roy Elmo Bassham, 88, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2004, in Amarillo. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Westside Church of Christ with Don Mitchell of Midland officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd., in Amarillo. Mr. Bassham was born in Mitchell County. He attended school at Seven Wells Community School, south of Colorado City and graduated from Colorado City High School. In 1936, he began his career as a butcher, working at Turner Brothers Grocery. Mr. Bassham was a veteran of World War II. The family acknowledges the excellent, loving care given to our father by Patsy Dickason and Deann Hill of Harmony House, Amarillo. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; five sisters; and his loving wife of 48 years. Survivors include a sister, Lula Mae Sale of Stanton; two daughters, Jo Ann Rigney and husband, David, of Lake Charles, La., and Donna Camp and husband, Paul, of Amarillo; five grandsons; and six great grandchildren. Viewing and visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the church. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 26, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marie Nunley Mauldin BEDFORD - Marie Nunley Mauldin, 74, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004. Services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, in Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Born July 3, 1930, in Amarillo, Mrs. Mauldin graduated from Amarillo High School. She and Douglas were married Aug. 9, 1947. In 1970, the Mauldins moved to Colleyville, where Marie attained her real estate license and opened her own agency, Regional Realtors, which was later acquired by Ebby Halliday. Marie served as vice president of the Multiple Listing Service Board. She went on to become one of the premier builders of exclusive residential and commercial properties in Tarrant County as founder of Marie Mauldin Builders. Marie was recognized by the Tarrant County Homebuilders Association through numerous awards for the quality of the homes she built, her contributions to the community and the professionalism she brought to the industry. She was preceded in death by her eldest son, Dan C. Mauldin. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, L. Ann Houdek and husband, Thomas, of Bedford; a son, C. Stanley Mauldin and wife, Bobbi, of Houston; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The family suggests memorials be to M.D. Anderson Cancer Hospital of Houston or the American Cancer Society. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 26, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buck Wynne Monning WILLS POINT - Buck Wynne Monning, 49, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004. Celebration of life services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Russell Memorial United Methodist Church. Arrangements were by Hiett's LyBrand Funeral Home. Mr. Monning was born Dec. 27, 1954. He spent his early years in Amarillo and moved to Wills Point in 1970. He graduated from Wills Point High School, Southern Methodist University and the Texas Christian University School of Ranch Management and received a master's degree in agriculture from East Texas State University. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and the Terpsichorian Club of Dallas and was past president of Little Sandy Hunting and Fishing Club in Hawkins. He was a master naturalist and worked with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to preserve and beautify his own native Texas pastures and those of others across the sate. As a young man, Wynne was active in Young Life and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He shared with Becky and his boys his deep devotion to God. His greatest joy was in teaching his boys and others about his love of life and his passion for ranching, hunting, fishing, soccer and baseball. Whether playing baseball of soccer, hunting or fishing, riding horses or working cattle, debating or dancing, it was more fun to do it with Wynne. He was preceded in death by his father, Bejamin Prater Monning Jr.; and his grandparents, Benjamin Prater and Alleen Jersig Monning and Buck Jim and Adele Bruce Wynne. Survivors include his beloved wife, Becky Ray Monning; three beloved sons, Buck Wynne Monning Jr., William Benjamin Monning and John Owens Monning; his mother, Adele Wynne Monning; two brothers, Bruce Monning and wife, Anne, and Prater Monning and wife, Nancy; his nieces and nephews, Wright, Molly, Sarah, Shelby, Ben and Arthur Monning; and a large and loving extended family. The family suggests memorials be to Wills Point Baseball Association, P.O. Box 100, Wills Point, TX 75169, the Wills Point Youth Sports (Soccer) Association, 215 N. 4th St., Wills Point, TX 75169 or to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 26, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aldene "Jiggs" Hudson SHERMAN - Aldene "Jiggs" Hudson, 90, formerly of Hereford, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Woods Street Church of Christ with Bill Mayes officiating. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in West Park Cemetery in Hereford with Tom Hargusess officiating. Arrangements are by Parkside Chapel Funeral Home of Hereford. Mr. Hudson was born Oct. 24, 1913, in Rochester to Charles Gibson Hudson and Mattie Eula Pate Hudson. Aldene married Edith Irene Linehan on April 18, 1941, in Graham. He was a devoted and loving husband and father, a man who loved to be around his family, children and animals. He was a lifelong educator and coach in several Texas communities, including Gatesville, Penelope, Hereford, Jacksboro, Haskell, Seminole, Lubbock and Lewisville, as well as in Fairbanks, Alaska, where he introduced high school football to the state. His tender heart and generosity were felt by everyone who knew him; he was from the "old school" and was part of the "greatest generation." He was preceded in death by his loving wife in 1972; four brothers, Joe Hunter, White Henry, Isaac Gibson and Cecil Paul; and four sisters, Sallie, Fannie, Hattie Eula and Eva Unger. Survivors include a brother, William L. Hudson and wife Tomi; two sons, Aldene Hudson Jr. and wife, Donna, and WaaDee Hudson; a daughter, Martha Lea Lytal and husband, Joel; eight grandchildren, Mark Lytal and wife, Pam, Danene Hudson, Manda Gowdy and husband, Jimmy, Andrew Hudson and wife, Linda, DeeAnn Bullard and husband, Jeffrey, Jennifer Findling and husband, Jamey, Jo D'Lyn Osborn and husband, Matt, and Jason Lytal and wife, Lauren; 14 great- grandchildren, Carter, Caysan and Cally Lytal, Tate and Tanner Gowdy, Parker, Bradley and Hank Hudson, Jessie and Jacob Bullard, Sawyer and Sterling Osborn, Jolee and Halle Lytal; and two more great-grandchildren who are expected this year. Viewing and visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the church. Viewing will be Tuesday at Parkside Chapel Funeral Home in Hereford. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 26, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 Amarillo Dezmond Andrew Phillips Dezmond Andrew Phillips, infant son of Justin Phillips and D'Edra Wilson of Amarillo, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004. Services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Faith Clinic Christian Center Church with Dr. Lee A. Simpson officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Dezmond was born June 26, 2004, in Amarillo. Survivors include his parents; grandparents, Manuel and Debora Melendez and Jason and Gwendolyn Chenier, all of Amarillo; and great-grandparents, Tommy and Julia Phillips of Amarillo. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 27, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ada Chittenden Ada Chittenden, 96, of Amarillo, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Mrs. Chittenden was born June 24, 1908, in Naples, N.Y. She received her teaching degree from Brockport Normal University in Brockport, N.Y. She married Claflin W. Chittenden on Nov. 4, 1933. They lived in Eden, N.Y., until they moved to Amarillo in 1979 after their retirement. She was an active member of Kingswood Methodist Church and a member of the Baptist Hospital Auxiliary. She was a literacy advocate and encouraged children to read. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1981. Survivors include a son, Richard C. Chittenden and wife, Barbara, of Amarillo; a daughter, Marie Vander Weele and husband, David, of Castro Valley, Calif.; six grandchildren, James Chittenden of Tulsa, Okla., Deborah Bastian and husband, Randy, of Newark, John Gorham III, currently serving with the Navy in Bahrain, Richard Chittenden Jr. and wife, Angela, of Arlington and Jesse Vander Weele and Arianna Vander Weele, both of Castro Valley; a stepgranddaughter, Joni Lara and husband, Ty Scot, of Amarillo; a great- grandson, John Gorham IV of Fort Worth; three stepgreat-grandchildren, Megan Price and Christopher Price, both of Amarillo and Nicholas Lopez of Arlington; and a former daughter-in-law, Alice Chittenden of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 27, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lucille Freeman Lucille Freeman, 91, of Amarillo died Friday, Sept. 24, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors Bell Avenue Chapel, 5400 S. Bell St., with Dr. Charles Jones officiating. Mrs. Freeman was born to George and Margaret Hulme Ray on Oct. 15, 1912. She attended Rio Vista schools in Rio Vista. Lucille married Alfred Clayton Freeman on Oct. 18, 1933, in Canadian. She worked for Camel Candy Factory for 30 years and sold Avon for 15 years, where she achieved top sales, earning the Presidential Award many times. Lucille, Nanaw to her grandchildren, lived a life that put her family and friends first. She impacted so many people with her sweet spirit and her loving heart. At her 90th birthday party, many friends, family and co-workers came together to celebrate her life. The time spent with people she loved was what she cherished most. Mrs. Freeman was a member of Second Baptist Church, where she was very active in Sunday school. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1977; her parents; four sisters; two brothers; two grandsons, Robert Singleton and Chris Johnson; and a granddaughter, Suzanne Malloy. Survivors include a son, Raymond Freeman and wife, Lyda, of Amarillo; a daughter, Verniece Johnson and husband, Walt, of Dumas; four grandchildren, Valerie Howard, Allen Freeman, Sherri Drwenski and Steve Johnson; and 11 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 27, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mary Ruth Wilt Mary Ruth Wilt, 83, of Amarillo died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia St., with Gene Shelburne of Anna Street Church of Christ and Dr. Alan Pickering officiating. Burial will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Resthaven Cemetery in Lubbock. Mrs. Wilt was born May 18, 1921, in Hunter, Ark., to Owen and Jennie Berry. She attended school in Marked Tree, Ark., and graduated in 1939. She attended Texas Tech University. She married Mason Wilt on Jan. 1, 1944, in Lubbock. Mrs. Wilt was a homemaker and enjoyed arts and crafts. She was a member of Church of Christ and Sunshine H.D. Club of Borger. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1999; her parents; a brother in 1943; and a sister in 1989. Survivors include a son, Rex Wilt and wife, Michele, of Amarillo; a daughter, Cyndee Gayle of Snyder; three sisters, Ora Blake of Canton, Hazel Runberg of Amarillo and Hallie Fay Holden of Bencia, Calif.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 27, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elsewhere Henry Jackson Logan INGRAM - Henry Jackson Logan, 71, formerly of Denver City and Muleshoe, died Friday, Sept. 24, 2004, in Kerrville. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Kerrville Funeral Home Chapel in Kerrville. A second funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church in Muleshoe. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Dreamland Cemetery in Turkey. Mr. Logan was born Dec. 23, 1932, in Briscoe County near Turkey, to Bertha Jacobs Logan and Henry Otto Logan. Jack attended Turkey High School and TCU before joining the Navy. He retired from Southwestern Public Service Co. (now a part of Xcel Energy) in 1994 after 37 years of service. He loved traveling in his RV and making new friends. Over the years, he served on numerous church and civic committees. He was a Baptist deacon and was, at the time of his death, a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Kerrville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Genice; a daughter, Fredette; his parents; a brother, Odell; and a sister, Bonnie. Survivors include his wife, Rae; a son, Jeff of Long Beach, Calif.; a daughter, Laura Dishman and husband, Charley, of Midland; two sisters, Ruth Brunson of Quitaque and Bettie Harrison of Muleshoe; two grandsons, Christopher and Jackson of Long Beach; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund in Kerrville, Texas, or to The Opportunity Plan, Inc. P.O. Box 1035, Canyon, TX 79015, Attention: Colvin Fund Div., (806) 655-2528. Sign the online register book at www.kerrvillefuneralhome.com. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 27, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Roy Elmo Bassham MIDLAND - Roy Elmo Bassham, 88, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004, in Amarillo. Services will be at 1 p.m. today in Westside Church of Christ with Don Mitchell of Midland officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd., in Amarillo. Mr. Bassham was born in Mitchell County. He attended school at Seven Wells Community School, south of Colorado City and graduated from Colorado City High School. In 1936, he began his career as a butcher, working at Turner Brothers Grocery. Mr. Bassham was a veteran of World War II. The family acknowledges the excellent, loving care given to our father by Patsy Dickason and Dee Ann Hill of Harmony House, Amarillo. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; five sisters; and his loving wife of 48 years. Survivors include a sister, Lula Mae Sale of Stanton; two daughters, Jo Ann Rigney and husband, David, of Lake Charles, La., and Donna Camp and husband, Paul, of Amarillo; five grandsons; and six great grandchildren. Viewing and visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the church. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 27, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Elmo Frank Murry STINNETT - Elmo Frank Murry, 97, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, in Borger. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Church of the Nazarene with Kenneth Benton, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Stinnett Cemetery by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Mr. Murry was born Feb. 15, 1907, in Nemo. He was a member of the Carpenters and Joiners Union of America. Survivors include his wife, Cleo; two sons, Billy Murry of Borger and Bobby Murry of Ranger; a sister, Bessie Nolen of Bakersfield, Calif.; four grandchildren; four great-grandsons; and three great-granddaughters. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 27, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Susie Leroy Walls Shields LELIA LAKE - Susie Leroy Walls Shields, 84, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, in Clarendon. Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Clarendon Church of Christ in Clarendon with Don Stone of Clarendon and Justin Lemons, her grandson, officiating. Burial will be in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon by Robertson Funeral Directors. Mrs. Shields was born Oct. 22, 1919, in Donley County, near Lelia Lake, where she lived most of her life. She married Henry Hester Shields on Jan. 22, 1936, at Clovis, N.M. She received her home economics degree in 1959 and taught in the Clarendon schools for two years and then in the Hedley schools for several years before her retirement. She was a member of Clarendon Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband on Oct. 18, 1987; her parents; nine brothers; and four sisters. Survivors include two daughters, Patty Lemons and husband, Jerry, of Clarendon and Becky King and husband, A.K., of Fritch; a son, Buster Shields and wife, Jeri Ann of Lelia Lake; a sister, Elwanda Gardner of Viola, Ark.; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 27, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weldon Dwayne DeBord STRATFORD - Weldon Dwayne DeBord, 58, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, in Sioux City, Iowa. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Brent Farney, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Stratford Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers at Stratford. Mr. DeBord was born June 13, 1946, in Clarendon. He worked in the finance department while serving with the Army. He had worked as a salesman for Cox Cable. Survivors include a daughter, Yvette DeBord of Roaring Springs; a son, Heath "Blue" DeBord and wife, Kelly, of Amarillo; three grandchildren, Taylor Coons, Skylar Danielle and Alexis Blue; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.S. DeBord of Stratford; a grandmother, Louise Long of Stratford; three sisters, Sonja Kendrick of Stratford, Helen Handing of Dumas and Barbara Hudson of Amarillo; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family will be at 414 S. Chestnut. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 27, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert E. "Bob" Brock BORGER - Robert E. "Bob" Brock, 75, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004, in Amarillo. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church in Sanford with Ron Trusler officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Mr. Brock was born Jan. 15, 1929, in Borger. He was a shift supervisor for Phillips Petroleum Ryton Plant. Survivors include three sons, Larry Brock of Panhandle, Keith Brock of Rowlett and Tom Ed Brock of Fort Collins, Colo.; a daughter, Sandra Gail Carson of Houston; two brothers, Bill Brock of Hobbs, N.M., and Jack Brock of Orange; a sister, Darlene Scifres of Sanford; and two grandchildren. The family suggest memorials be to First Baptist Church of Sanford or to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 27, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Katie Taylor PAMPA - Katie Taylor, 71, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, in Amarillo Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors Colonial Chapel with Leonard Holt, minister of Agape Christian Church in Clarendon, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Mrs. Taylor was born Dec. 13, 1932, in Enid, Okla. She married Leon Taylor on June 1, 1957, in Clovis, N.M. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Dub Taylor of Boerne and Bobby Taylor of Noblesville, Ind.; two sisters, Dorothy Johnson of Oklahoma City and Lois Ware of Bartlesville, Okla.; and five grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Agape Christian Church in Clarendon. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 27, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clifford Bert Hinderliter BOISE CITY, Okla. - Clifford Bert Hinderliter, 84, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in St. Paul's United Methodist Church with Mark and Gail Smith officiating. Arrangements are by Cimarron Mortuary. Mr. Hinderliter was born Dec. 13, 1919, near Waynoka to Bert William Hinderliter and Beatus Lucille Francis Hinderliter. He married Elizabeth Bauer on Nov. 28, 1940, in Amarillo, Texas. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Jerald Lynn Hinderliter of Boise City and Richard Allen Hinderliter of Ford, Kan.; a brother, Max John Hinderliter of Oklahoma City; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Soutar Memorial Library or to St. Paul's United Methodist Church and may be left in care of the mortuary. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 27, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Katie Mae Moreman MARLOW, Okla. - Katie Mae Moreman, 96, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in First United Methodist Church in Rush Springs with the Rev. Margaret Forthman officiating. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon, Texas. Arrangements are Callaway- Smith-Cobb Funeral Home in Marlow. Mrs. Moreman was born May 10, 1908, in Estelline, Texas. She married Thomas Ralph Moreman Jr. on March 3, 1929, in Clarendon. Survivors include three nephews, Donald Henderson of College Station, Texas, Dr. Jack Moreman of Clarendon and Dr. David Moreman of Front Royal, Va.; three nieces, Jan Dorman of Rush Springs, Earline Yates of Omaha, Texas, and Joan Ray Whitmore of Harrison, Ark.; a great-niece; and four great-nephews. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 27, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kansas Carol JoAnn Bozarth WICHITA, Kan. - Carol JoAnn Bozarth, 58, died Friday, Sept. 24, 2004. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Apostolic Faith Church in Laverne, Okla., with the Rev. Bob Taylor and the Rev. Russell Laverty officiating. Burial will be in Bozarth Cemetery, west of Laverne, by Myatt-Seeger Funeral Home of Laverne. Mrs. Bozarth was born May 8, 1946, in Yakima, Wash., to Edward D. and Lydie Burns Sanders. She married Auto Francis Bozarth on Aug. 11, 1963, in Beaver County, Okla. Survivors include a son, Auto F. Bozarth Jr. of Wichita; two daughters, Cheryl Cross of Elmwood, Okla., and Jamie Schoenenberger of Hayesville; six stepbrothers, Jerald Laverty, Curtis Laverty and Carl Laverty, all of Laverne, Alvie Laverty of Gate, Okla., Eddie Laverty of Yukon, Okla., and Russell Laverty of Oklahoma City; two stepsisters, Juanell McLaurine and Margie Baldwin, both of Oklahoma City; 11 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. The family suggests memorials be to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 27, 2004 ============================================================================= TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 Amarillo Gerald Rowland Matsler Gerald Rowland Matsler, 77, of Amarillo died Monday, Sept. 27, 2004. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Stephen United Methodist Church with Jim Smith, pastor, officiating. Private burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mr. Matsler was born Nov. 10, 1926, in Promise City, Iowa, to the Rev. Win R. and Lyda Matsler. He was the youngest of four boys. He graduated from high school in Rantoul, Ill., and served in the Marine Corps in World War II. After his discharge, he attended the University of Illinois in Champaign, Ill. He moved to Canyon in 1950 and attended WTSU. He married Fonda Zane Duke in Canyon on April 20, 1952. They were pioneers in the RV field. He owned and operated D&M Trailer Sales in Amarillo and was instrumental in organizing the "Wheels-A-Go-Go" RV club, which many are still enjoying today. He was a partner in South Texas Trailers in Sinton, San Antonio and Donna and WEMA Enterprises in Donna. For many years he officiated high school football and basketball games all over the Texas Panhandle. He was a member of Palo Duro American Business Club for more than 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Harold, who was killed in World War II; and a brother, Myron of Sinton. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Dana Norrell and husband, Billy, and Dede Webb; a son, Dan Matsler and wife, Kim; four grandsons, Zack Norrell and wife, Jean, Nick Norrell, Tucker Norrell and David Matsler; three granddaughters, Michelle Webb, Monica Webb and Amanda Matsler; a great- grandson, Orion; a brother, Charles Matsler and wife, Virginia, of Dallas; a sister-in-law, Rose Matsler of Sinton; five nieces; two nephews; and many dear friends. The family suggests memorials be to AMBUCS Living Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 1184, Amarillo, TX 79105; or Olivia's Angels, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79176-0001. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 28, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sally Elizabeth Jones Sally Elizabeth Jones, 95, of Amarillo died Sunday Sept. 26, 2004. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., with the Rev. Robert Field officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Jones was born Sept. 24, 1909, in Aledo, and grew up there, moving to Amarillo in 1946. As a young woman she was a semi-pro basketball player. She was a member of Southeast Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Jones in 1960; and six brothers and sisters. Survivors include two sons, Larry Jones and wife, Judy, and Gary Jones and wife, Nancy, all of Amarillo; two granddaughters, Karen Yarbrough and Anjanette Ibison; two grandsons, Kevin Jones and Raymond Jones; two stepgranddaughters, Loren Hipskind and Heather Atchley; a stepgrandson, Chris Jackson; and two step great-granddaughters. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 28, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frank Pancho Navarrete Frank Pancho Navarrete, 52, of Amarillo died Monday, Sept. 27, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel with Efrain Vosquez, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce St. Mr. Navarrete was born June 14, 1952, in Amarillo. He was a lifelong resident of Amarillo and worked for J. Lee Milligan Co. He was a member of Word of Faith Church. Survivors include two daughters, Christina Navarrete of Amarillo and Crystal Lopez of Dimmitt; a son, Pancho Lopez of Dallas; three sisters, Gloria Navarrete and Virginia Alonzo, both of Amarillo, and Elida Resendes of Dallas; three brothers, Richard, Albert and Felipe Navarrete, all of Amarillo; and four grandchildren. The body will be available for viewing from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. Sign our online guest book at www.blackburnshaw.com. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 28, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Roy C. Bryant Jr. Roy C. Bryant Jr., 79, of Amarillo died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Cox Funeral Home Benton Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive, with Tom Malone, son-in-law, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Bryant was born and raised in Albuquerque, N.M. He served in the Coast Guard from 1942 to 1946. He had been a resident of Amarillo for 50 years. Mr. Bryant worked at Pantex for 12 years as a fireman. He also delivered helium for Jack B. Kelley Trucking Co. Survivors include his wife, Marcelle Tucker; three daughters, Karen Malone and Karla Musgraves, both of Amarillo, and Linda Wray of Dallas; a stepdaughter, Sherry Tucker of Amarillo; a stepson, Terry Tucker of Amarillo; two brothers, John Bryant of Elk City, Okla., and Paul Bryant of Georgia; three sisters, Ima Jean Adkins, Francine Estes and Barbara Lowe, all of Elk City; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 28, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obie McDearmon Obie McDearmon, 87, of Amarillo died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Brown Funeral Directors Chapel of the Fountains in Borger with the Rev. Tunis Schuurman officiating. Burial will be at 4 p.m. today in Electra. Mrs. McDearmon was a homemaker and a member of Gateway Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Mike McDearmon and David Odle, both of Amarillo; a sister, Stella Cummins of Artesia, N.M.; 18 grandchildren; 18 great- grandchildren; and a daughter, Gwen Wilson of Borger. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 28, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canyon Glenn Clark Wheatley Glenn Clark Wheatley, 87, of Canyon died Monday, Sept. 27, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Brooks Funeral Directors Chapel with Bill Holt officiating. Burial will be in Dreamland Cemetery. Mr. Wheatley was born March 25, 1917, in Waxahachie. He married Ardalia Wells on July 2, 1938, in Posey. He was formerly of Post. Survivors include his wife and their sweet dog, Nikki; a son, Glenn Dale Wheatley and wife, Clydus, of Sulphur Springs; a daughter, Elaine Fertsch and husband, Jim, of Lubbock; a sister, Helen Meeks of Lubbock; two grandsons, Glenn Dale Wheatley Jr. and wife, Sandi, of Cooper and Terry Cunningham of Sulphur Springs; four granddaughters, Elizabeth Hopkins and husband, Dave, of Carrollton, Rebecca McGee and husband, Robert, of Conroe, Shelly Downey and husband, Dwain, of Amarillo and Kim Ferguson and husband, Ricky, of Canyon; seven great-grandsons, Glenn Dale Wheatley III, Joshua Cunningham, Baron Downey, Tyler Downey, Mason Downey, Brian Ferguson and Blake Ferguson; two great-granddaughters, Shayna Wheatley and Becca Ferguson; several nieces and nephews; and our special extended family at Canyon Health Care. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 28, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Ruby Whitsett TULIA - Ruby Whitsett, 61, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004. Services will be at 3 p.m. today in Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Darren Foster, her cousin of Sherman, officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery by Kornerstone Funeral Directors. Mrs. Whitsett was born July 23, 1943, in Olney. She grew up and attended schools in Plainview, Canyon and Tulia. She married Joe Whitsett on Oct. 31, 1963, in Tulia. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Deborah Lemons and husband, Dale, of Tulia; a son, Harvie Whitsett and wife, Michell, of Burkburnett; a brother, Leroy Kinser and wife, Sherrie, of Dimmitt; her stepmother, Edythe Kinser of Tulia; a grandson, Tyler Whitsett of Burkburnett; a stepgrandson, Troy Lemons of Wichita Falls; and a stepgranddaughter, Leanna Lemons of Lubbock. The family suggests memorials be to Joe Arrington Cancer Center or VistaCare Hospice. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at 100 N. Jackson St. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 28, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Glenn Edward Gillette SHAMROCK - Glenn Edward Gillette, 74, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004. No services are scheduled. Arrangements are by Wright Funeral Directors. Mr. Gillette was born Aug. 1, 1930, in Erie, Pa., to Alvin and Lucille Herhold Gillette. He married Evelyn Myrtle Boam on May 26, 1947, in Erie. Mr. Gillette was a painter and owned Glenn's Clock Shop until his retirement. He was a member and board member of Cascade Club, a member of Moose Club and Siebenburger Club. He was preceded in death by his wife on Feb. 21, 2003; and a sister, Norma Jean Kasievich in 1980. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Hall of Shamrock; a son, Glenn Gillette Jr. of Erie; a sister, Elaine White of Cherry Creek, N.Y.; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to American Diabetes Association. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 28, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Helen Elizabeth Davenport PAMPA - Helen Elizabeth Davenport, 84, died Friday, Sept. 24, 2004, in Baton Rouge, La. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Rockwell of Pierre Part, La., officiating. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mrs. Davenport married Clifford V. Davenport on Feb. 12, 1941, in Chillicothe. Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn Rockwell of Pierre Part and Jenny Coffey of Pampa; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Maureen Boyd of Lubbock; and a brother, Kenneth Alexander of Vernon. The family suggests memorials be to Pampa Optimist Club, 601 E. Craven St., Pampa, TX 79065; or Pampa Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 939, Pampa, TX 79066-0939. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 28, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charlene Milton WHITE DEER - Charlene Milton, 67, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004, in Amarillo. Services will be at 5 p,m. today in Mary Ellen and Harvester Church of Christ in Pampa with Don Stone, former minister of White Deer Church of Christ, Lindy Bartlett, minister of White Deer Church of Christ, and Jimmy Mashburn, minister of the Church of Christ in Idabel, Okla., officiating. Burial will be in White Deer Cemetery by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa. Mrs. Milton was born Oct. 1, 1936, in Hedley. She was a 1955 graduate of Dumas High School. She married Grady Milton on June 11, 1955, in Dumas. After her marriage, she moved to White Deer where she had resided ever since. She was a member of the White Deer Church of Christ. She was a member of White Deer Senior Citizens, the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program, and a supportive volunteer of White Deer EMS. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to the community. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Eddie Milton and wife, Fran, of Bay City, Charles Milton and wife, Carrie, of Fritch and Mike Trantham and wife, Etta, of Midland; a brother, Perry "Bud" Johnson and wife, Ann, of Amarillo; six grandchildren, Lacie Milton and Logan Milton, both of Fritch, R.B. Milton and Haley Milton, both of Bay City, and Brad Trantham and Stephen Trantham, both of Midland. The family suggests memorials be to High Plains Children's Home, P.O. Box 7448, Amarillo, TX 79109; or White Deer EMS, P.O. Box 366, White Deer, TX 79097. Sign our online guest book at www.carmichael-whatley.com. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 28, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Danny "Dan" Fuller ESTELLINE - Danny "Dan" Fuller, 65, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church of Childress with Trey Morgan and Dan Collum officiating. Burial will be in Childress Cemetery by Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Fuller was born May 8, 1939, in Muskogee, Okla., to Richard "Peck" and Edith Morris Fuller. He married Shirley Smither on Feb. 10, 1961, in Muskogee. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen, in 1982; and his father in 2000. Survivors include his wife; his mother of Muskogee; a son, Dane Fuller and wife, Becky, of Childress; four brothers, Tuffy Fuller and wife, Carol, of Westville, Okla., and PeeWee Fuller and wife, Gayle, Larry Fuller and wife, Christene, and Rudy Fuller and wife, Tina, all of Muskogee; a sister, Judy Hollis and husband, Jim, of Muskogee; three grandsons, Brandon Proctor of Germany, and Koby Shelly and Brent Fuller, both of Childress; two granddaughters, Caitlin Fuller and Kensley Shelley, both of Childress.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 28, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ullinee Pinckard BOOKER - Ullinee Mildred Pinckard, 84, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Follett High School Auditorium in Follett with David Hearon, pastor, and Bill Derixson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Fairmont Cemetery by Johnson's Good Samaritan Funeral Service. Mrs. Pinckard was born Jan. 13, 1920, in Follett to Jesse A. and Georgia E. (Warren) Pinckard. She was a longtime resident of Follett before moving to Booker in 1998. She enjoyed reading and traveling to visit family and friends, loved to garden and to view God's wonderful gift of nature and wildlife. A favorite of hers was going to watch her son's team play football. She was a member of Follett Chapel. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Kenneth. Survivors include a son, Ron Pinckard and wife, Rita, of Booker; three grandchildren, Shane Pinckard and wife, Tina, of Woodward, Okla., Kristel Pinckard of Dallas and Kiley Pinckard and wife, Jamie, of Liberal, Kan.; two great-grandchildren, Drew and Mark; and other relatives. The family suggests memorials be to Follett Chapel; Ochiltree General Hospital Home Health Care in Perryton; or Twin Oaks Manor in Booker. Sign our online guest book at www.johnsonsgoodsamaritanwoodward.com. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 28, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Norbert J. Bublis PLAINVIEW - Dr. Norbert J. Bublis, 94, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Alice Catholic Church with Jim McCartney officiating. Arrangements are by Wood-Dunning Funeral Home. Dr. Bublis was born June 6, 1910. He married Mary Elizabeth Davis on July 7, 1945, in St. Louis, Mo. Survivors include three daughters, Rosemary Hooper of Lubbock, Nancy Cox of Plainview and Cathy Hoch of Arlington; three sons, Norbert C. Bublis of Plainview, Jimmy Bublis of Norman, Okla., and Dr. Paul Bublis of Hobbs, N.M.; 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several great-great- grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, P.O. Box 199300, Dallas, TX; or Houston Shriners Hospital, 6977 Main St., Houston, TX. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 28, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- W.L. "Dub" Reed PLAINVIEW - W.L. "Dub" Reed, 82, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church Chapel with Dr. Travis Hart officiating. Arrangements are by Wood-Dunning Funeral Home. Mr. Reed was born Feb. 14, 1922, in Plainview. He married Melba Jo Reed on April 26, 1942, in Clovis, N.M. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Jolynn Sweatt of Levelland; three sons, Steve Reed of Dothan, Ala., Ronald Reed of Van Alstyne and David Reed of Plainview; a brother, Hiram Reed of Sealy; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Faith in Sharing House in Plainview. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 28, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patsy "Pat" Youree PAMPA - Patsy "Pat" Youree, 63, died Monday, Sept. 27, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl Novian, associate pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mrs. Youree was born May 14, 1941, in Memphis. She married Jimmie Youree on Aug. 21, 1959, in Memphis. He preceded her in death on April 15, 1981. She had been a resident of Pampa since 1966. She was employed as a housekeeper for Doug and Gertie Mills for many years. She was very active in the activities of her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; and a granddaughter, Amy Youree. Survivors include two sons, Doug Youree and wife, Melody, and David Youree and wife, Shelly, all of Pampa; four sisters, Betty Jarrel of Memphis, JoAnn Williamson and husband, Mike, of Panhandle, Shirley Dunn and husband, Jimmy, of Clovis, N.M., and Carolene Young and husband, Dennis, of Blackfoot, Idaho; a brother, Lawrence Kennon Jr. and wife, Ann, of Memphis; three grandsons, Kevin Youree, Ty Youree and Duncan Youree, all of Pampa; a granddaughter, Marlee Youree of Pampa; and many nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 28, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- George E. Buckley PERRYTON - George E. Buckley, 68, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. today in Key Heights Baptist Church with Lane Buckley officiating. A second memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Trinity Baptist Church in Wellston, Okla., with Lane Buckley officiating. Burial will be in Gracelawn Cemetery in Edmond, Okla., by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Buckley worked in the oil field in Oklahoma and Texas. He was a member of Key Heights Baptist Church of Perryton. Survivors include his wife, Jane Buckley of Perryton; two sons, Mike Buckley of Houston and Lane Buckley of Wellston; a daughter, Barbara Kirby of Lamont, Okla.; four brothers, Otis, Harvey and Floyd Buckley, all of Edmond, Okla., and Charles Buckley of Checotah, Okla.; and eight grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Key Heights Baptist Church, P.O. Box 923, Perryton, TX 79070. Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 28, 2004 =============================================================================