Potter Co. TX - Obits: Amarillo Globe-News - November 1, 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 Monday, November 1, 2004 Obituaries Amarillo Dick McAlister Dick McAlister, 56, of Amarillo died Monday, Oct. 25, 2004. No services are scheduled. Private family burial will be in Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, N.M. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home, 2800 S. Osage St. Mr. McAlister was born in Amarillo. He graduated from Tascosa High School. He served with the Navy in Vietnam. He worked as a drug and alcohol counselor for several years. He was a member of Moss Lane Club. Survivors include two nieces, Mystie McAlister of Hallsville and Carol McAlister of Odessa; and a cousin, Betty Glenn of Amarillo. Amarillo Globe-News, Nov. 1, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elizabeth "Betty" Doty Elizabeth "Betty" Doty of Amarillo died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Llano Cemetery with the Rev. Jose, BSA Chaplain, officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Mrs. Doty was born in Conshocken, Pa. She had lived in Amarillo for four months, Crystal Springs, Miss., for five years, and the rest of the time in Bishop, Calif. She had been manager of an office supply store. She was a Catholic. Survivors include three sons, Dennis Doty of Amarillo, Donald Doty of San Antonio and Lon Doty of San Mateo, Calif.; a grandson, Johnathan Doty; and a granddaughter, Lindsey Doty. The family suggests memorials be to Women's Wellness Center, 5165 Arden Road, Amarillo, TX 79121; or Olivia's Angels, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105. Amarillo Globe-News, Nov. 1, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Josefa Avila Rodriquez Josefa Avila Rodriguez, 86, of Amarillo died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Monsignor Rex Nicholl officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Mrs. Rodriguez was born in Victoria, Mexico. She was a homemaker and member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She married Juan Martinez Rodriguez on June 21, 1941, in Laredo. Survivors include her husband; four sons, Arturo Avila Rodriguez, Hector Avila Rodriguez and Juan Rodriguez Jr., all of Amarillo, and Dolores Gilberto Rodriguez of Lubbock; a daughter, Maria Teresa Garcia of Amarillo; two brothers, Manuel Avila and Jesus Avila, both of Cotulla; a sister, Guadalupe Avila Senisais of Chicago; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Nov. 1, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Opal Barker Hale Opal Barker Hale, 88, of Amarillo died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Borger with the Rev. Dale Pierce officiating. Arrangements are by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Mrs. Hale was a native of Holdenville, Okla. She moved to Amarillo from Borger in 1980. Survivors include two sons, Bob of Sulphur, Okla., and Jerry of Amarillo; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Nov. 1, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Helen Parr Helen Parr, 52, of Amarillo died Friday, Oct. 29, 2004. A service to celebrate Helen's life will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Paramount Terrace Christian Church with the Rev. Scott Greer, senior pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Mrs. Parr was born June 4, 1952, to Tom and B. Helton in Amarillo. She was a loving companion and a wonderful Granny. She nurtured and cherished her family and friends. Helen loved and faithfully served the Lord daily. May 22, 1993, Helen married the love of her life, Tom Parr. Together they successfully ran a mechanical contracting company from which they recently retired. Helen joyfully spent her days quilting, sewing, gardening, bird watching and delighting in the company of her sweet husband, Tom. Together, Helen and Tom enjoyed numerous RV trips to revel in the mountains they both so loved. The Lord, family, friends, holidays and traditions were her passion. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Holly Howell, Shannon DeFord and Reagan Wilcox; a son, Syth Howell; two sisters, Brenda Gowdy and Diane Rhodes; two brothers, Mike Helton and Ted Johannsen; and three grandchildren, Hunter Howell, Ashton Howell and Hannah DeFord. The family suggests memorials to be to Paramount Terrace Christian Church building fund at 4000 Mays St., Amarillo, TX 79109. Amarillo Globe-News, Nov. 1, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Milynda Estrella Zamora Milynda Estrella Zamora, infant daughter of Franky and Kimberly Zamora of Amarillo, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 E. Interstate 40. Survivors include her parents; three siblings, Julian Zamora, Angel Castillo and Dulce Zamora; and her grandparents, Simona and Julian Zamora and Viravong Phonsnasinh. Amarillo Globe-News, Nov. 1, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- J.R. Williams J.R. Williams, 84, of Amarillo died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004. Services will be at 11 a.m. today in First Church of the Nazarene with Ray McDowell officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery by Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 E. Interstate 40. Mr. Williams was married to Polly Williams for 62 years. Survivors include his wife; his children, Barbara Ann Dale, Paula Rae Morhead and husband, Joe, and Lael Dean Williams; five grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to First Church of the Nazarene. Amarillo Globe-News, Nov. 1, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canyon Merlin Calloway Merlin Calloway, 86, of Canyon died Friday, Oct. 29, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in University Church of Christ with Brent Adams, David Lough and Bob Shepard, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Brooks Funeral Directors. Mr. Calloway was born Feb. 24, 1918, in White Oak, to Roy and Fannie Lee Callaway. He married Mary Beth Trussell on Nov. 4, 1937, in Clovis, N.M. All of his life he was a hard-working and dedicated family man. At the time of his death, he was a member of University Church of Christ. During the 37 years he was employed by Pioneer Natural Gas, he worked at various plant facilities from Sonora to Fritch, and was superintendent for various operations during the last 30 years of his employment. He was preceded in death by a stepbrother, Charles Zeigler. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Marilyn Trader and husband, Gene, of Amarillo; a son, Weldon Calloway of Livingston Manor, N.Y.; three sisters, Ollie, Nelwyn and Charlotte; a half-brother, Billy Ray Calloway of Gladewater; two grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Nov. 1, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Artie C. Sailor Jr. PAMPA - Artie C. Sailor Jr. 79, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors Colonial Chapel with Dr. Johnny Funderburg, minister of First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Mr. Sailor was born July 3, 1925, in Gray County. He married Wanda Calcote on Aug. 26, 1955, at Pampa. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Theresa Ann Davis of Pampa; a son, Artie C. Sailor III of Pampa; and three grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, 800 N. Sumner St., Pampa, TX 79065. Amarillo Globe-News, Nov. 1, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monta June Harrell MEMPHIS - Monta June Harrell, 66, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004, in Childress. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Gary Boles officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery by Hughs Funeral Home. Mrs. Harrell was born on June 18, 1938, in Borger. She married John Harrell on May 9, 1959. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Chanla Dixon of Memphis; a son, Rick Harrell of Spearman; four grandchildren; and two sisters, Linda Davidson of Estelline and Sandy Houston of Friona. The family suggests memorials be to American Cancer Society; or First United Methodist Church, 121 N. Eighth St., Memphis, TX 79245. Amarillo Globe-News, Nov. 1, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oklahoma Jolea Kirby HOLLIS, OKLA. - Jolea Kirby, 75, died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Westmoreland officiating. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery by Stewart Funeral Service. Mrs. Kirby was born July 6, 1929, north of Gould. She married Clifton Lavon Kirby on Dec. 24, 1950, in her parents' home north of Hollis. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Karla Webb of Hollis; four grandchildren; a brother, D.J. Shelby of Hollis; and a sister, Glendene Trout of Pampa. Amarillo Globe-News, Nov. 1, 2004 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------