Potter Co. TX - Obituaries: December 12, 2004 ============================================================== Thanks to http://www.amarillonet.com/ for permission to upload their obits to the USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved. Amarillo Globe-News http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ============================================================== Amarillo Globe-News Obituaries Sunday, December 12, 2004 Amarillo Dwayne "Butch" Eddleman Dwayne "Butch" Eddleman, 59, of Amarillo died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004. Inurnment will be in Arlington National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Mr. Eddleman was an Army veteran of Korea and Vietnam. Survivors include five sisters, Lisa, Brenda and Linda, all of Akron, Ohio, and Karen Anderson and Janet Morrison, both of Florida; and four brothers, Ricky, Paul and Jerry, all of Akron, and Will Prulsey of Tennessee. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 12, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeanne Hollan Jeanne Hollan, 79, of Amarillo died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia St. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Hollan was born Feb. 28, 1925, to Albert George Thurman and Irene Annie Thurman in Jacksonville. She married Bill Hollan in Dallas on Friday, July 13, 1951, and they moved to Amarillo in 1964. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday the 13th, 2001. She was a homemaker until after her children were raised. She then worked as a secretary for the vocational nursing department at Amarillo College for 10 years, retiring in the late 1980s. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Betty Hollan of Atlanta; a son, Terry Hollan and wife, Cheryl, of Amarillo; a sister, Lenabell Rudolph of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; a grandchild, Madison of Amarillo; and a sister-in-law, Sue Thurman of Grand Prairie. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 12, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jo Ann Chapman Pursley Jo Ann Chapman Pursley, 73, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004. No services will be held. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mrs. Pursley was born to Frank S. and Thelma Thompson Chapman on June 27, 1931, in Borger. The family moved to Amarillo in August 1931. Mrs. Pursley graduated from Amarillo High School in 1949. She attended the University of Texas and received her degree from West Texas State University. Mrs. Pursley was married to William Culwell in 1959. The marriage ended in divorce. She married V.M. "Budd" Pursley in 1962. He passed away in 1990. Mrs. Pursley was a pioneer in Amarillo television and also worked for KGNC Radio. She was a secretary for George McCarthy, an attorney, for 12 years and was employed at Pioneer Gas Co. from which she retired in 1988. Survivors include her aunt, Aldine Thompson Marshall of Amarillo; two stepdaughters, Laurene Mansfield of Amarillo and Debra Giddens and husband, Dallas, of Casa Grande, Ariz.; two stepgrandchildren, Brandon Giddens of Casa Grande and Daniel Mansfield of Amarillo; and two cousins, Betty Thompson Riley of Amarillo and Wallace Thompson of Borger and their children and grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Humane Society; Animal Rescue Shelter; or SPCA. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 12, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frances O. "Pampaw" Richardson Frances O. "Pampaw" Richardson, 87, of Amarillo died Friday, Dec. 10, 2004. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Pampa with her grandson, Billy McCallie, officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mrs. Richardson was born in Sharon Springs, Kan., to George and Julia Stephenson. She married Henry Richardson of Perryton in 1972. He passed away in 1992. In 1997, she moved to Craig Methodist Retirement Center, where she lived until her death. She was a member of Church of Christ in Perryton. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; three sisters; and four brothers. Survivors include two daughters, Jerry McCallie and husband, Bill, of Mena, Ark., and Patsy Hickman and husband, Bill, of Amarillo; a stepdaughter, Marilyn Beaubien and husband, Phil, of Carrollton; a brother, Gene Stephenson of California; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four great- great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to the Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 12, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Norma Genelle Sigle Norma Genelle Sigle, 66, of Amarillo, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2004. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Hereford with the Rev. Joe Schultz, chaplain, officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Mrs. Sigle was born in Hereford. She graduated from Hereford High School and attended West Texas State University. She had lived in Amarillo about 20 years. She was a Christian. She was preceded in death by a son, Brent Sigle, in 1977. Survivors include a son, Marc Sigle, of Houston; two sisters, Sherry Vaughn and husband, Boyd, of Tulia and Evelyn Dowell and husband, Bartley, of Hereford; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to Jan Werner Adult Day Care Center, 3108 S. Fillmore St., Amarillo, TX 79110. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 12, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nancy L. Ward Nancy L. Ward, 80, of Amarillo died Friday, Dec. 10, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church Chapel with Dr. Howard Batson, pastor of First Baptist Church, and Dr. Chester O'Brien of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mrs. Ward was born in Harrisburg, Pa. She was raised in Highland Park in Dallas and graduated from Highland Park High School. She married Bob C. Ward at Fort Benning, Ga., in 1944. She moved to Amarillo when Mr. Ward was discharged from the Army. She was a member of First Baptist Church and the Jeff Bearden Sunday school class. Mrs. Ward was extremely close to her grandchildren - Kristi, Lance, Scott and Shaun - and to her great-grandson, Ty. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1999. Survivors include two sons, Bob Ward Jr. and wife, Vickie, of Amarillo and Tom Ward and wife, Gayle, of Fort Worth; four grandchildren; and a great-grandson. The family suggests memorials be to Youth Division for Camp, in care of First Baptist Church, 1206 S. Tyler St., Amarillo, TX 79101 or to San Jacinto Christian Academy, 501 S. Mississippi St., Amarillo, TX 79106. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 12, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Maria Campos HEREFORD - Maria Campos, 72, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Parkside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. David Alvarado officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Campos was born Jan. 24, 1932, in Uvalde, the daughter of Manuel and Manuela Castillo. She married David Campos in 1947 in Uvalde. Mrs. Campos owned and operated Campos Restaurant in Hereford for more than 12 years. She was preceded in death by a son; a brother; and a granddaughter. Survivors include her husband; four daughters, Helen Torres, Erlinda Campos and Sara Huerta, all of Hereford, and Leticia Martinez of Amarillo; two sisters, Janie Garcia and Susie Gonzales, both of San Antonio; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to the American Heart Association. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 12, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modenia Airhart Rahlfs Cox HAPPY - Modenia Airhart Rahlfs Cox, 86, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2004, in Amarillo. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob Miller, the Rev. Paul Burwash and the Rev. Tom Stribling officiating. Burial will be in Happy Cemetery by Brooks Funeral Directors of Canyon and Happy. Mrs. Cox was born May 31, 1918, to Adney and Lloyd Airhart in Swisher County. She was one of 10 children. She married George Rahlfs in 1939 and farmed with him for more than 50 years until his death in 1990. She married Newt Cox in 1992 and lived in Miami and Amarillo until his death in 2002. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, L.G. Airhart, John B. Airhart, Bill Airhart and Laverne Airhart; and a sister, Madeline Pursley. Survivors include two daughters, JaNet Lindsey and husband, Ron, and Jean Boyles, all of Amarillo; a son, Lloyd Rahlfs Sr. and wife, Ann, of Happy; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jamie Airhart of California and Tom Airhart of Amarillo; two sisters, Dorothy Brechtel of Louisiana and Dona McAtee of Oklahoma; three sisters-in-law, Yvonne Airhart and Betty Rahlfs, both of Amarillo, and Imogene MacDonald of California; a brother-in-law, Otis Harman of Tulia; and many nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to First Baptist Church, Odyssey Hospice, or to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 12, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jean Bates TULIA - Jean Bates, 80, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2004, in Amarillo. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Central Church of Christ. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery by Kornerstone Funeral Directors. Mrs. Bates was born Nov. 21, 1924, in Snyder. She grew up in the Snyder area and attended schools there. She married Ralph A. Bates Sr. on Jan. 2, 1940, in Snyder. They moved to Tulia in 1950. They owned and operated Bates-McHaney Shoe Store for many years. She was a homemaker and a member of Central Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1988. Survivors include a daughter, Vicki Bates of Burnet; two sons, Ralph A. Bates Jr. of Kress and Tommy Bates of Rowlett; two grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Central Church of Christ, 300 N. Donley, Tulia, TX 79088. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 12, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jo Ann Crafton PAMPA - Jo Ann Crafton, 55, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Lynn Hancock, pastor of Briarwood Full Gospel Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mrs. Crafton had been a resident of Pampa most of her life. She had been an administrative assistant for Clifton Supply for the past 12 years. Survivors include her husband, Darrel Eugene Crafton; two daughters, Jeanine Marie Malone and Amy Dawn Davis, both of Pampa; her mother, Laverne Devoll of Pampa; a sister, Rita Hughes of Cheyenne, Okla.; and three grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 12, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vione Randle McGregor PANHANDLE - Vione Randle McGregor, 90, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004, in Pasadena. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in First United Methodist Church. Private family burial will be in Panhandle Cemetery by Crowder Funeral Home in Webster. Mrs. McGregor was born Oct. 6, 1914, in Dawson County. She met M.S. "Boney" McGregor at West Texas, and they married in 1938. Vione was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Alturian Club and 55+ Club of Panhandle. She was a homemaker, Girl Scout leader and Sunday school teacher. She was preceded in death by her husband and a daughter, Marvon Raef. Survivors include two sons, Ben of South Houston and Tom of Baytown; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 12, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Billy L. Frye DUMAS - Billy L. Frye, 55, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004. A family and friend farewell will be at 4 p.m. today in Morrison Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel. A celebration and feast will be at 7 p.m. Monday in the Keyhole Club. Please bring a dish of your choice. Mr. Frye was born June 21, 1949, in Dumas. He was a Moore County resident all of his life. He was an instrumentation tech at Diamond Shamrock for 26 years. He served in the Marines in Vietnam from 1967 to 1969. He received three Purple Hearts. Survivors include his wife, Kisika Cariker; a daughter, Tami Fangman and husband, Russell, of Dumas; a son, Kelly Frye and wife, Tammy, of Dumas; his parents, Bill and Jean Frye of Dumas; a brother, Jim Frye of Dumas; and four grandchildren, Stratton, Taylor, Matalee, and Jaeden. The family suggests memorials be to the Vietnam Veterans of America, 8605 Cameron St., Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD 20910. The family will be at 1009 Phillips. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 12, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Betty Scott DALHART - Betty Scott, 70, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004, in Amarillo. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Liberty Baptist Church with Dan Martin, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery by Horizon Funeral Home. Mrs. Scott was born in Clayton, N.M., on June 23, 1934, to Clyde and Elvina Smith Greer. Raised in Texline and Dalhart, she worked at Squires Drug. Betty married Norville "Scotty" Scott on June 4, 1950, in Clayton, N.M. They moved to California and returned in 1959. She was owner - manager of the first drive-up 7-11 in Dalhart. She attended Liberty Baptist Church and will be remembered as a wonderful mom and grandma. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and a great-grandchild. Survivors include a son, Bruce Scott and wife, Larae, of Dalhart; two daughters, Beth Mackey and husband, Harry Jr., and Pat Gustin and husband, Sam, all of Dalhart; two sisters, Louise Davis of Susanville, Calif., and Ruth Moore of Danville, Ind; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren The family suggests memorials be to Liberty Baptist Church Building Fund. Sign the online register book at www.horizonfuneral.com. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 12, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loveda Stewart HEREFORD - Loveda Stewart, 83, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, north of Hereford. Arrangements are by Gililland-Watson Funeral Home. Mrs. Stewart was born Sept. 23, 1921, in Mills, Harding County, N.M., to Robert E. and Emma Jean Croffard Anderson. She married Roxwell "Rock" R. Stewart in 1940. Survivors include a sister, Betty Sirkel of Amarillo and a brother, Harley Anderson of Roswell, N.M. The family suggests memorials be to the Hereford Care Center, 231 N. Kingwood, Hereford, TX 79045. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 12, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obra Watson SILVERTON - Obra Watson, 93, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2004. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Silverton Church of Christ with Ted Kingrey and Gary Weaks officiating. Burial will be in Silverton Cemetery by Myers-Chancellor Funeral Home. Mr. Watson was born in Silverton to James and Matilda Watson. He attended Silverton schools and was a member of Church of Christ. Survivors include a son, Joe Bob Watson of Sweetwater; a sister; two granddaughters; and three great-grandsons. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 12, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Mexico Tommy Crites CLAYTON, N.M. - Tommy Crites, 88, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004, in Elkhart, Kan. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Billy Rammage, pastor, and the Rev. Terrell Giddens, pastor of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Elkhart, officiating. Burial will be in Clayton Memorial Cemetery by Hass Funeral Directors. Mrs. Crites was born in Swifton, Ark., on June 8, 1916. A resident of Union County since 1921, she taught school in Clayton for many years, retiring in 1978. Survivors include a daughter, Kaye Daves of Elkhart; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. The family suggests memorials be to First Baptist Church, Clayton, NM 88415 or to Hillcrest Baptist Church, Elkhart, KS 67950. Sigh the online guest book at www.hassfuneralhome.com. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 12, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Berta Griggs TUCUMCARI, N.M. - Berta Griggs, 96, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2004, in Amarillo, Texas. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Dunn Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in the family plot of Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Griggs was born April 11, 1908, in Sterling, Okla. She had been an active member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Leona Morris of Amarillo and Karen Maddox of Kerrville, Texas; a son, Dwain Griggs of Bosque Farms; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 12, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elsewhere Wanda B. Robertson IRVING - Wanda B. Robertson, 76, formerly of Memphis, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2004. Services were at 2 p.m. Thursday in Church of Christ in Memphis. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery in Lakeview by Chism-Smith Funeral Home. Mrs. Robertson was born June 4, 1928, to James and Florence Lowe in Lakeview. She married Weldon Robertson in Fort Worth in 1952. Mrs. Robertson retired after 20 years of service from Dallas County, where she was a car title clerk at the Irving branch. She was preceded in death by her husband on May 2, 1994. Survivors include a son, Larry L. Robertson of Irving; a stepson, Randy G. Robertson and wife, Jeanette, of Plano; a sister, Barbara Bownds of Irving; a brother, G.D. Lowe of Memphis; two grandchildren, Gary and Holly Robertson of Plano; and many nieces and nephews. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 12, 2004 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- James Albert Sanders SAN ANGELO - James Albert Sanders, 64, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Foskey-Lilley-McGill Funeral Home Ivey Chapel in Dimmitt. Burial will be in Castro Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Gutierrez Funeral Chapels. Local arrangements are by Foskey-Lilley-McGill Funeral Home. Mr. Sanders was born Jan. 13, 1940, in Coldston. He was a Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Charlette Youts Sanders; two daughters, Michelle Gosson of Abilene and Sharon McQuiston of Henderson; two stepchildren, Katonya Allison of Canyon and Donnie Newton of Coahoma; a sister, Mary Nell Young of Hale Center; a brother, Jack Sanders of Amarillo; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Dec. 12, 2004 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------