Potter Co. TX - Obits: January 22 - January 27, 2005 ============================================================== 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 Saturday, January 22, 2005 Amarillo Kelly Katherine Wagner Kelly Katherine Wagner, 28, of Amarillo died Monday, Dec. 27, 2004. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Jim Bankhead, pastor, Dr. Murray Gossett, associate pastor, and the Rev. Clifton Mann, rector, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Kelly was born Dec. 27, 1976, in Amarillo. She was confirmed at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. She attended St. Andrew's Episcopal School and Kent Denver School. She graduated with honors from East High School in Denver in 1995. She was presented as a flower girl at the Central City Opera Ball and was chosen to be a debutante at the Denver Symphony Ball. She graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2000 with a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of fine arts. She was member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Social Sorority. She attended Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, Calif., where she pursued her master's in photography. She was a professional photographer. Kelly had a kind and loving heart. She enjoyed volunteering and working with children. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenny Wagner, and her grandparents, Jeanne and Shelby Kritser and Anne and Joy Wagner. Kelly was the beloved daughter of her mother, Gail Kritser Wagner of Amarillo, and the beloved sister of her brother, Shelby Kritser Wagner of Dallas, who survive her. She will be painfully missed by all and remain in our hearts forever. May God bless our sweet Kelly. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 22, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gene Arlon Hall Gene Arlon Hall, 71, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St., with Robert Bennett, pastor, formerly of Freedom Baptist Church, and Alvin Walker, pastor of Freedom Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Llano East Cemetery. Mr. Hall was born in Harrison County, Iowa. He graduated from Royerton High School in Muncie, Ind. He enlisted in the Air Force that same year. He married Mary Joyce Pinkley on Nov. 22, 1952, in Amarillo. Mr. Hall served in the Air Force for 23 years. He and his family lived in Bangkok, Thailand, Saudi Arabia and, finally, stateside. They moved back to Amarillo in 1978. He was a member of Freedom Baptist Church, where he also served as a deacon. Survivors include his wife; two sons, James A. Hall of Groesbeck and Kenneth Ray Hall and wife, Le Way, of San Lorenzo, Calif.; a daughter, Linda Bernal and husband, Richard, of Amarillo; a sister, Pat Bane, and husband, Bill, of Carmel, Ind.; and two grandchildren, Ryne Bernal and Miranda Bernal, both of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to Freedom Baptist Church, 900 Alta Vista St., Amarillo, TX 79106. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 22, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jo Scott Jo Scott, 80, of Amarillo died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today in Westlawn Cemetery in Borger with C.L. Hall, pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Cushing, Okla., officiating. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Directors of Borger. Mrs. Scott was born Sept. 13, 1924, in Ashtola. She was a housewife. Survivors include two brothers, Doyle Hall of Clarendon and Lowell Hall of Cushing; and a sister, Nettie Glisson of Amarillo. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 22, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Wilma Ruth Carmichael HEREFORD - Wilma Ruth Carmichael, 88, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005. Graveside services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in West Park Cemetery with Dr. Darren Skinner, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Lamar Garden Room of Kings Manor/Westgate. Arrangements are by Gililland-Watson Funeral Home. Mrs. Carmichael was born May 9, 1916, in a ranch house northeast of Black to William Grey Harris and Ruth Annetta Laughlin Harris. She married Pete L. Carmichael on July 14, 1934, in Clovis, N.M. Survivors include two sons, Dr. Bill Carmichael of San Antonio and Kenneth Carmichael of Aurora, Mo.; a daughter, Shari Carmichael James of Hereford; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Hereford Senior Citizens, 426 Ranger, Hereford, TX 79045. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 22, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vera Crain CHILDRESS - Vera Crain, 97, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. Services will be at 3 p.m. today in Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Norman Rushing and Trey Morgan officiating. Burial will be in Childress Cemetery by Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Crain was born April 30, 1907, in Wise County to Claude and Betty Weaver McClure. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy Timmons of Childress; a brother, Weaver McClure of Crest; a granddaughter; and two great-grandsons. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 22, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seferino Leal BOVINA - Seferino Leal, 89, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. Mass will be at 3 p.m. today in St. Ann's Catholic Church with the Rev. David Contreras, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Bovina Cemetery by Blackwell Funeral Home. Mr. Leal had lived in Bovina since 1955, moving from Bryan. Survivors include his wife, Isabel; four daughters, Susan Munoz of Dalhart, Juanita Ramirez of Friona, Dolores Telles of Amarillo and Rosa Leal of Dallas; six sons, Seferino "Leo" Leal, Jr. and Ruben Leal, both of Dalhart, Timoteo Leal and David Leal both of Dallas, Santiago "Jimmy" Leal of Friona and Thomas Leal of Hereford; a brother; Ray Leal of Summerfield; 39 grandchildren; 78 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 22, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Annie Johnston Rekieta CHILDRESS - Annie Johnston Rekieta, 92, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today in Childress Cemetery with the Rev. David Nuckels officiating. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Rekieta was born Feb. 11, 1912, to Jim and Lula McClanahan Johnston. She was a member of Missionary Baptist Church of Paducah. Survivors include two daughters, Helen Pyles and Frances Rekieta, both of Childress; a sister, Callie Leathers of California; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Meals on Wheels or to the Childress Library. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 22, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Antonio Saucedo SUNRAY - Antonio Saucedo, 81, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, in Dumas. Rosary was said at 7 p.m. Friday in Christ the King Catholic Church with Wayne Norrell, deacon, officiating. Mass will be at 11 a.m. today in the church with the Rev. Dr. Johnson CMI, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Lane Memorial Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Dumas. Mr. Saucedo had been a resident of Moore County for 45 years and was engaged in farming and agriculture. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, Oscar Chavez of Richardson, and two grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 22, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elmer H. Williams PERRYTON - Elmer H. Williams, 88, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Church of God with the Rev. L.K. Lawley officiating. Burial will be in Ochiltree Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Williams was born Jan. 15, 1917, in Cunningham. He married Jewel Bailey on March 7, 1936, in Estelline. Survivors include two sons, Wilburn Williams of Center Point and Jimmy Williams of Kerrville; five daughters, Lavena Triplett and Jackie Meek, both of Perryton, Shirley Barger of Roachdale, Ind., Bernice Schillings of Kerrville and Joyce Littlejohn of Stillwell, Okla.; two sisters, Eva Dickerson of Fort Worth and Juanita Fitzgerald of Amarillo; 25 grandchildren; 44 great- grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 22, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Mexico Richard Allen "Bow" Carto CLOVIS, N.M. - Richard Allen "Bow" Carto, 60, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. No services will be held. Arrangements are by Muffley Funeral Home. Mr. Carto was born Jan. 22, 1944, to Lawrence and Helen Tarrent Carto in Flint, Mich. He married Chong Kim on Oct. 19, 1967, in Korea. Survivors include his wife; a son, Lee Carto of Cannon AFB; four grandchildren; and a brother, Jerry Carto of Grand Blank, Mich. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 22, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oklahoma Beatrice Hale GUYMON, Okla. - Beatrice Hale, 90, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Church of Christ with Jesse Stephens officiating. Burial will be in Elmhurst Cemetery by Henson-Novak Funeral Directors of Guymon. Mrs. Hale was born March 5, 1914, to Martha May Kimble Massie and Alvord Massie in Adams. She married Ernest Clifford Hale in 1933. Survivors include a daughter, Martha Bader of Moorpark, Calif.; five sons, Stanley Hale and Carroll Hale, both of Lubbock, Texas, James Hale of Elk City, Lyndol Hale of Guymon and Doug Hale of Meade, Kan.; three brothers, Ludy Massie of Lubbock, Norbert Massie of Salem, Ore., and Alfred Massie of California; 17 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Dunaway Manor or Church of Christ and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, OK 73942. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 22, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wilma Jeanne Price GUYMON, Okla. - Wilma Jeanne Price, 79, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Bunch-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel with Jimmy Jamieson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Elmhurst Cemetery. Mrs. Price was born Feb. 4, 1925, at Spring Creek. She was a homemaker and had worked several years at Cal's Laundry. Survivors include her mother, Maudie Berry of Maud; a son, Eugene Price of Guymon; two daughters, Judi Long of Canyon, Texas, and Donna Norton of Hugoton, Kan.; 10 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; a sister, Willadeanne Elliott of Albuquerque, N.M.; and two stepbrothers, Lillard Berry of Konawa and Herman Berry of El Sobrante, Calif. The family suggests memorials be to Dunaway Manor and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 1112, Guymon, OK 73942. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 22, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elsewhere Mildred Rose Braziel ARLINGTON - Mildred Rose Braziel, 83, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. Services will be at 11 a.m. today in First Baptist Church in Quanah with the Rev. Clinton Young officiating. Burial will be in Quanah Memorial Park Cemetery by Smith Funeral Home of Quanah. Ms. Braziel was born July 5, 1921, in Van Alstyne to Lee Ander and Mary Ann Terry Harmon. She married D.C. Braziel on June 21, 1941, in Altus, Okla. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Braziel of Mansfield and Sue Kubicek of Lewisville; a son, Bobbie Braziel of Arlington; a sister, Essie Hodel of Arlington; two brothers, Claude Harmon of Arlington and Jesse Harmon of Mineral Wells; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 22, 2005 ============================================================================= Sunday, January 23, 2005 Amarillo Duane Depuy Duane Depuy, 69, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005. A private family memorial service was held Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, in Colorado. Arrangements were by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mr. Depuy was born in Liberal, Kan., to Oliver and Mary Depuy. He graduated from Adams, Okla., High School in 1954. He married Ruby Ledbetter in Dalhart in 1960. Mr. Depuy was a farmer and rancher in the Oklahoma Panhandle and at Hooper, Colo. He treasured the great outdoors and loved the mountains. He loved his family and friends dearly. Mr. Depuy was a member of Coulter Road Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jimmie Depuy. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Charlotte Evans and husband, Billy, of Monte Vista, Colo.; and a son, Curtis Depuy of Cornelius, N.C. The family suggests memorials be to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 50433, Amarillo, TX 79159 or to Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, 600 W. 11th Ave., Amarillo, TX 79101. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minnie Horton Minnie Horton, 88, of Amarillo died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Memory Gardens Mausoleum Chapel with the Rev. Rusty Sieck of St. Stephen's United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Mrs. Horton was born in Oklahoma and attended West Texas State University in Canyon. She married W.R. "Bob" Horton in Oklahoma on March 12, 1935. Mr. and Mrs. Horton moved to Borger in 1945 from Midwest City, Okla. They moved to Pampa in 1978 and then to Amarillo in 1986. Mrs. Horton taught school for 31 years in the Borger school system. Mrs. Horton was a wonderful wife, a devoted mother and an adoring grandmother. She was a member of St. Stephen's United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Sharon Simpson and husband, Wesley, of Amarillo; a sister, Bessie Robinson of The Woodlands; two grandsons, Paul Simpson and wife, Lanie, of Amarillo and William Simpson and wife, Kiki, of Dallas; and a great-granddaughter, Katie Simpson of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to the Craig Methodist Home, Windflower Unit, 5500 W. Ninth Ave., Amarillo, TX 79106 or to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79176. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sanford Johnson Sanford Johnson, 92, of Amarillo, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Groom Cemetery in Groom with the Rev. Dale Moreland, minister of education at San Jacinto Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Mr. Johnson was born in Wagoner County, Okla. He was a veteran of the Army, serving during World War II. He was a car salesman. Mr. Johnson was a member of the Pioneer Gun Club and an Exxon dealer for many years in Amarillo. He formerly owned and operated the Chevrolet dealership in Groom. He was a Baptist. He married Iva E. Fitzhugh on Nov. 24, 1976, in Lancaster. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Sanfra Ann Johnson of Houston and Mary Kay Johnson of Fort Worth; two sons, Jim Ray Jenkins of Levelland and John R. Jenkins of Calvary, Canada; a brother, Herbert Johnson of California; and four grandchildren. The family suggest memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- R.B. Martin Jr. R.B. Martin Jr., 77, of Amarillo died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Memory Gardens Mausoleum Chapel with Dick Marcear of Church of Christ at the Colonies officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by N.S. Griggs & Sons Funeral Directors, 2615 Paramount Blvd. Mr. Martin was born in Aspermont on Jan. 6, 1928, to Robert B. and Grace Martin. He graduated from Lubbock High School in 1945. Mr. Martin was a member of the Coast Guard from 1950 to 1954. R.B. married Joyce M. Reeves on July 7, 1979. He was a 32nd degree Mason and was high priest in 1973, as well as post commander in 1996 of Post No. 955 in Odessa. He was also a member of El Paso Scottish Rite. Mr. Martin was the owner and operator of Capulin R.V. Park in Capulin, N.M., from 1990 to 1992. From 1992 to 1993, he was an EMT in Des Moines, N.M. R.B. was a real estate broker for New Mexico Land and Cattle Co. from 1995 to 1997. He moved to Amarillo in 2002 from Springer, N.M. Mr. Martin attended Church of Christ at the Colonies. He was an avid fisherman and woodworker. He was a wonderful husband, dad and grandpa. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Bruce Martin and Bryan Martin, both of Odessa, Jeff Charter of Amarillo and Michael Hobbs of Springer; four daughters, Sheral Freeman of Odessa, Debra Clayton of Tulsa, Okla., Brenda Weathers of Statesboro, Ga., and Kathy Grove of Amarillo; a sister, Becky Barsby of Oklahoma City; 18 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, Olivia's Angels, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105-9975. The body will not be available for viewing. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Ruth Aaron WELLINGTON - Ruth Aaron, 88, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, in Wichita Falls. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Addington, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery by Adams Funeral Home. Mrs. Aaron was born Oct. 11, 1916, in Johnson County to L.S. Keller and Jesse Reed Keller. She married J.D. Aaron on Sept. 21, 1934, in Wellington. Survivors include a son, Cal Aaron of Wichita Falls; two daughters, Jo Ann Scarborough of Denton and Mary Beth White of Hereford; three brothers, Harold Keller of Wellington, Lawrence Keller of Arvada, Colo., and Floyd Keller of Oklahoma City; three sisters, Cleta Pinto of Overland Park, Kan., Nell Igo of Glendale, Calif., and Doris Balthrop of St. Louis; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to the Faye Lynn Taylor Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund, in care of First Baptist Church Carrollton, 2400 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton, TX 75006. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ruby Blackwell LEFORS - Ruby Blackwell, 101, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, in Fort Worth. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Lewis Ellis, retired Baptist minister, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Heights Cemetery by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa. Mrs. Blackwell was a resident of Lefors since 1928. She worked as assistant manager at the Lefors Credit Union for 21 years and was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Bettye Sue Clegg of Whitesboro and Evelyn Shelton of Knox City; a stepdaughter, Freddie Henson of Pineville, Mo.; a son, Fred W. Blackwell of Burleson; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Janie Maye Burton CHILDRESS - Janie Maye Burton, 90, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Childress Cemetery with the Rev. Johnny Robertson, pastor of First United Methodist Church, and the Rev. Tommy Sims, of West Hill Community Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Burton was born Oct. 14, 1914, in Frisco, Okla., to Oscar Sidney Staggs and Roberta Margrave Bowers Staggs. She married Hall Burton on Jan. 20, 1941, in Memphis. Survivors include a brother, Grady Staggs of Paducah. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Milton "Gene" Culbertson DALHART - Milton "Gene" Culbertson, 80, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Davis of Dalhart officiating. Arrangements are by Horizon Funeral Home. Mr. Culbertson was born April 17, 1924, in Dalhart to W.O. and Gladys McKinney Culbertson. Gene was raised in Dalhart and was a graduate of Dalhart High School. He married Marilyn Hermanson on Oct. 18, 1947, in Tucumcari, N.M. A World War II veteran, Gene ranched in the Dalhart area most of his life. Gene enjoyed his friends and family and had a special love for his grand and great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; four brothers; and a son. Survivors include his wife; a son, Eddie Culbertson and wife, Beverly, of Dalhart; a daughter, Charlene Womble and husband, Joe, of Dalhart; a brother, Jack Culbertson and wife, Catherine, of Dalhart; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Sign the online guest register at www.horizonfuneral.com. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wilda Hawkins DIMMITT - Wilda Hawkins, 82, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Foskey- Lilley-McGill Funeral Directors. Miss Hawkins was born Feb. 25, 1922, in Loving. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include a sister, Valerie Joan Hamar of Melrose, N.M. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nola Dalton Hubbard WHITE DEER - Nola Dalton Hubbard, 86, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, in Amarillo. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Alan Wilson, pastor, and the Rev. J.C. Burt, associate pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church of Pampa, officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in McLean by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa. Mrs. Hubbard was a member of First Baptist Church. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels in White Deer and was a member of the White Deer Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include a son, Jim Dalton of Aransas Pass; two stepdaughters, Lavanda Mankins of Temple and Cindy Wegman of Reading, Pa.; and a sister, Jean Burch of Bremerton, Wash. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79176. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sherry Lynn Moore PADUCAH - Sherry Lynn Moore, 48, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, in Childress. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First Christian Church. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery by Seigler Funeral Home. Mrs. Moore passed away late Friday evening at Childress Regional Medical Center. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Billie Lee Lemons STINNETT - Billie Lee Lemons, 74, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Stinnett Cemetery with the Rev. John Dorn, pastor of St. Andrew United Methodist Church of Borger, officiating. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Directors of Borger. Mr. Lemons was born Dec. 5, 1930, in Syracuse, Kan. He was a retired mechanic for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline. Survivors include a daughter, Karri Lemons of Carrollton; a brother, Joe M. Lemons of Syracuse; and two sisters, Joyce Puckett of Pampa and Maudell Nielsen of Syracuse. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- J.M. "Jim" Montgomery WHEELER - J.M. "Jim" Montgomery, 81, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, in Amarillo. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Alberta Helton, pastor of Wheeler Community Church, and the Rev. Ricky Carstensen, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Wheeler Cemetery by Wright Funeral Home. Mr. Montgomery was born May 15, 1923, in Hall County to S.L. and Edith F. Montgomery. Mr. Montgomery married Melba L. Wiley on Oct. 16, 1947, in Wheeler. She died in 1998. He was a lifetime resident of Wheeler and was manager of High Plains-Wheeler Gas Companies. Mr. Montgomery was employed for 37 years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Wheeler Masonic Lodge, where he was past master four times, and district deputy grand master in 1977. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite, El Paso, and was active in Prison Ministries. Survivors include two sons, Gary Montgomery and wife, Suzie, of Pampa and Sam Montgomery and wife, Karen, of Stephenville; a daughter, Lou Hubbard and husband, Bob, of Amarillo; two brothers, Leslie Montgomery of Abernathy and Don Montgomery of Mattawamkeag, Maine; seven grandchildren, Lesley Montgomery, Michael Montgomery, Mark Montgomery, Jeremy Montgomery, Amanda King, Christy Sperry and Shane Hubbard; and two great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to First United Methodist Church Special Fund or First United Methodist Library in Wheeler. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgia Lee Piatt PERRYTON - Georgia Lee Piatt, 68, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m Monday in Canadian Cemetery in Canadian with the Rev. Greg Kennedy officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. Mrs. Piatt was born March 3, 1936, in Dallas. She married Donald Piatt in 1957. Survivors include her husband; a son, Jeff Piatt of Sasebo, Japan; two daughters, Tisha Crouch and Leslie Paul, both of Perryton; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Melissa Ann Armstrong Tate QUANAH - Melissa Ann Armstrong Tate, 29, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, in Amarillo. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Smith Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Monte Lumpkin, pastor of Goodlett Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Quanah Memorial Park. Ms. Tate was born July 20, 1975, to Doris Carter and Charles E. Armstrong in Teague. She was a Baptist. Survivors include her mother of Quanah; her father of Fairfield; a son, Joshua Lynn Bartley of Quanah; three sisters, Stephanie Minze and Charlsie Riley, both of Quanah, and Donna Zwierzchowski of Fairfield; and her maternal grandmother, Doris Vaclavik of Fairfield. The family suggests memorials be to the American Diabetes Association. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- A.D. Welch BORGER - A.D. Welch, 83, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, in Amarillo. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel with D. Jay Lewis, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park. Mr. Welch was born April 14, 1921, in Electra. He was a machinist for Phillips Petroleum Co. Survivors include his wife, Nita; a sister, Wanda Armstrong of Corpus Christi; and several nieces and nephews, including Roy Lynn Evans of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Winnie Fred Vernon GRUVER - Winnie Fred Vernon, 94, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Scott Curry and Ralph Mireles officiating. Burial will be in Gruver Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman. Mrs. Vernon was born Feb. 27, 1910, to Jesse and Juliet Boyd in Hollis, Okla. Her father was a farmer, worked at a cotton gin and for the railroad. They lived in Texola, Okla., before moving to Gruver in 1926. She attended Spearman High School. Winnie married James Ed Vernon on Oct. 14, 1927. They moved to the Vernon Farm, 11 miles northeast of Gruver in 1937. Mrs. Vernon was an active member of First Baptist Church. She was involved with Women's Missionary Union, Royal Ambassadors, Girls' Auxiliary and various missionary projects. She loved to travel, paint and play games and enjoyed friends and family. She raised her family in a loving home with Christian values and will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1973; her parents; two brothers, Troy and Jesse Boyd; a sister, Floy Roy; a granddaughter, Dana Gary; and a great-grandson, Austin Allen. Survivors include two sons, Billy Ed Vernon and wife, Iva Dell, of Brownwood and Roger Vernon and wife, Nancy, of Tomball; three daughters, Floydean Shook of Gruver, Judy Fletcher and husband, Bob, of Lake Tanglewood and Winnel Shaw and husband, Doug, of Amarillo; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity, First Baptist Church of Gruver, or Hansford Hospice, 707 Roland, Spearman, TX 79081. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oklahoma Eugene Odell Power BOISE CITY, Okla. - Eugene Odell Power, 85, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, in Amarillo, Texas. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church with Brian Long officiating. Burial will be in Willowbar Cemetery by Cimarron Mortuary. Mr. Power was born July 14, 1919, in Comanche, Texas. He married Mable McCabe on Feb. 11, 1949, in Clayton, N.M. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Power of Spring Creek, Nev., and Robert Power of Bagdad, Ariz.; a sister, Laverne Craig of DeLeon, Texas; and two grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Willowbar Cemetery or to Boise City Senior Citizens and may be sent in care of the mortuary, P.O. Box 277, Boise City, OK 73933. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elsewhere Josie Elva Cooper GREELEY, Colo. - Josie Elva Cooper, 86, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Stoddard Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gruver Cemetery in Gruver, Texas. Mrs. Cooper was born Nov. 3, 1918, in Clarendon, Texas, to Thomas Ousley Monroe and Mary Ethel Vaught Monroe. She married Fred R. Cooper on Jan. 28, 1939, in El Paso, Texas. Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn Ruth Erickson of Eaton; four sisters, Gladys, Nevada, Irene and Bonnie; a brother, Foy; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Fairacres Manor, in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 W. 28th St., Greeley, CO 80634. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Newell C. Cooper BRIDGEPORT, W. Va. - Newell C. Cooper, 82, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Ford Funeral Home Allen Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Dale C. Waters officiating. Burial will be in Bridgeport Cemetery. Mr. Cooper was born March 31, 1922, to Alvin and Mary Lemon Cooper. He enlisted in the Army in 1942 and was a line chief in Company A of the 444th Signal Construction, stationed in the Aleutian Islands. Survivors include his wife, Marie; four sons, Roger Cooper of Sanford, Fla., Rod Cooper of Beverly, Rick Cooper of Amarillo, Texas, and Dan Cooper of Bridgeport; a daughter, Cindy Hess of Bridgeport; 10 grandchildren; a brother, Lowell Cooper of Spring Hill, Fla.; and a sister, Theda Burgess of Hagerstown, Md. The family suggests memorials be to the WTAMU Buffalo Club or to Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jack Hood MIDVALE, Utah - Jack Hood, 69, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Goff Mortuary. Mr. Hood was born to Zelma M. Duke and Willie N. Hood on Feb. 14, 1935, in Claude, Texas. After high school graduation in White Deer, Texas, he served in the Army and attended Texas Tech University. Jack married Sheila Chisholm of Pampa, Texas, on Dec. 28, 1965. During their 37 years together, they touched many lives as their journey took them from Texas to New York, South Africa, California, Utah and Montana. Drawn by the beauty of Flathead Valley, Jack built their retirement dream home in Bigfork, Mont. After Sheila's untimely death, Jack married Alice Ransom of South Beach, Ore., on Sept. 20, 2002. Their mutual love for travel gave them much happiness and joy. Jack also welcomed a grandchild into his heart from his wife Alice's previous marriage. Many people feel fortunate to have been given the opportunity to work with Jack. He generously shared his engineering skills and analytical mind to inspire achievement beyond the common level while demonstrating integrity and loyalty. With fairness and compassion, he mentored several to follow in his footsteps. Jack was always a strong team member and would spend the time to teach and explain how each part fit into the big picture. His intelligence, work ethic, and easy nature won him the respect of many in his field. Jack's superb abilities with mechanical engineering layouts and attention to detail will be greatly missed. Friends and family will miss Jack's wonderful laugh and smile, heartwarming hug, his rich singing voice, and kind and generous manner. His adventurous spirit, quick wit and warm hospitality deeply affected all who knew him. Always a gentleman and there to provide a helpful hand to those in need, he touched many especially those who walked the 12 steps with him. Jack was always willing to share his experience and knowledge to guide those around him. He provided many with a reality check, whether at home or on the job, and he was able to do this in a unique, upbeat manner. He was preceded in death by his mother and father and his wife, Sheila. Survivors include his wife, Alice; a brother, Duke and wife, Mickey, of Abilene, Texas; two sisters, Jane Davis of Austin, Texas, and Pat Urbanczyk and husband, Will, of White Deer; an aunt, Floy Hodge of Winters, Texas; and many cousins, loving nieces, nephews and their children. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lady Margaret Paullus Keplinger CHICAGO - Lady Margaret Paullus Keplinger, 57, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2005. Arrangements are by Hultgren Funeral Home of Wheaton. Mrs. Keplinger, 57, an artist who resided near Chicago, died Jan. 17, 2005, from brain cancer. Amarillo residents will remember Lady Margaret for her two watercolor shows at Roaster's Coffee & Tea Cafe in recent years. Lady studied landscape watercolor under Diane Maxie at the Ghost Ranch in Taos, N.M., and was renowned for her vibrant colors. Survivors include her loving husband, Donald; a son, John, of St. Louis; a daughter, Peggy, of Glen Ellyn; a sister, Elizabeth Isaacson, of Kendrick, Idaho; and a brother, Dr. Wayne Paullus, of Amarillo, Texas. The family suggests memorials be to the Memphis College of Art, 1930 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 or to the Wellness House (Cancer Support), 131 N. County Line Road, Hinsdale, IL 60521. Sign the online guest register at www.hultgrenfh.com. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joe Reeves Naylor AUSTIN - Joe Reeves Naylor, 50, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. A memorial service celebrating his life will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Riverbend Church. Arrangements are by Cook-Walden Chapel of the Hills Funeral Home. Joe Reeves Naylor was taken from us early this past Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. Joe was born in 1954 in Portales, N.M., grew up in Amarillo and attended Amarillo High School. He graduated from West Texas State University with a bachelor of business administration degree and worked for State Farm Insurance for 27 years as a claims manager. He was a member of the Optimist Club of America. He was involved in the activities of his children and enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors and life with his family. Survivors include his wife, Carla; a son, Cole; a daughter, Jessica; his father and mother, J.B. and Betty Naylor of Amarillo; three brothers, Kelton, Nelson and wife, Korinne, and Russell and wife, Candice, all of Amarillo; two sisters, Jade Jennings and husband, Mickey, and Jona Huber and husband, Jake, all of Amarillo; a brother in-law, Jim Hatfield and wife, Lynn, of New Mexico; seven nieces; and four nephews, along with countless friends throughout the country. He will be missed by all who knew him. The family suggests memorials be to the Naylor Children College Fund, in care of Jim Alfred, 5800 N. Mopac, Austin, TX 78731 (512) 419-3461 or to the Missy Project for Brain Aneurism Research, 11303 Dead Oak Lane, Austin, TX 78759. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Virginia "Jenna" Ortiz CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Virginia "Jenna" Ortiz, 19, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. Vigil will be at 5 p.m. today in Cedar Memorial Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion with the Rev. Jose Comparan officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Miss Ortiz was born Nov. 12, 1985, in Dumas, Texas. She attended Iowa State University, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi. Survivors include her mother, Carole Ortiz of Cedar Rapids; her father, Cruz Ortiz of Stratford, Texas; a brother, Ben, of Cedar Rapids; a half brother, Jesus; two half sisters, Mireya and Brenda; her grandparents, Dorris and Donald Gerard of Cedar Rapids and Josephina and Enrique Ortiz of Chihuahua, Mexico. The family suggests memorials be to a memorial fund established in Jenna's name. Sign the online guest register at www.cedarmemorial.com. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lorene Elizabeth Pearce LINCOLN CITY, Ore. - Lorene Elizabeth Pearce, 91, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in First Baptist Church. Graveside services will follow in Pacific View Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Pacific View Memorial Chapel. Mrs. Pearce was born to Lloyd M. Roby and Anna Lily Luckett Roby on Nov. 28, 1913, in Kansas City, Mo. She grew up and graduated from high school in Joplin, Mo., and then moved to Pampa, Texas, where she married Joe Mitchell in 1939. Survivors include a son, Mike Mitchell of Nashville, and two grandsons. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 23, 2005 ============================================================================= Monday, January 24, 2005 Amarillo John Kenneth Johnson John Kenneth Johnson, 56, of Amarillo died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., with the Rev. Robert Field officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Johnson was born and raised in Chaffee, Mo., and had been a resident of Amarillo since 1987. Mr. Johnson worked for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway for 37 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Lubbock Scottish Rite, York Rite and Khiva Temple (Drum Corps and Oriental Band). Mr. Johnson married Patricia McBride on June 6, 1970, in Memphis. He served with the Army during the Vietnam War era. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Karmin Trumbly and husband, Michael, of Amarillo; a son, Christopher Johnson of Midland; a brother, Bill Johnson of Memphis; and a granddaughter, Berkley Trumbly of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to the Khiva Temple Transportation Fund, 305 SE Fifth Ave., Amarillo, TX 79101. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 24, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Teddie Mac Seay Teddie Mac Seay, 69, of Amarillo died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors Chapel, 5400 S. Bell St. Mr. Seay was born Jan. 25, 1935, in Stamford to Jessie James Seay and Laura Louise Hager. He worked for McKesson Drug Co. He was a very accomplished salesperson. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beth, in 1996. Survivors include a daughter, Renee Waddell and husband, Bryan, of Amarillo; two sons, John Seay and fiancé, Susan Dussé, and David Seay, all of Austin; his mother-in-law, Lena Ivy of Stamford; a brother, Jimmy Seay and wife, Shirley, of Mineral Wells; a sister, Sandi Olivares and husband, Mike, of Mineral Wells; and six grandchildren, Fran and Tori Dussé, Logan Seay and Kendall Seay, all of Austin, and Taylor Waddell and Randy Waddell, both of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Association, in care of Susan Dussé, 8104 Ceberry Unit B, Austin, TX 78759. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 24, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sister Emma Oswald Sister Emma Oswald, 95, of Amarillo died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005. Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. today in St. Francis Convent Chapel. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel with the Most Rev. Leroy T. Matthiesen, bishop emeritus, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Sister Emma was born in Obersomeri, Thurgau, Switzerland. She was an educator and taught in different places in Texas, New Mexico, California, and Canal Zone, Republic of Panama. She came here in 1932 from Colombia and was the last founder of St. Francis Convent. After retiring from teaching, she served the church and our Franciscan congregation in leadership positions, which she did to the best of her ability and with great love and dedication. The Franciscan Sisters of Mary Immaculate are forever grateful to her. Survivors include nieces and nephews and other relatives from Switzerland and the Franciscan Sisters of the St. Francis Province. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 24, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Ernestine R. Carver PAMPA - Ernestine R. Carver, 98, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, in Amarillo. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in First Baptist Church with the Rev. J.R. Manning of Levelland and Tracy Byrd, her grandson, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mrs. Carver was born Oct. 30, 1906, in Snyder. She was raised in Snyder, and her mother and siblings moved to Abilene after the death of her father. She graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene in 1927. She married Dr. E. Douglas Carver on Aug. 23, 1927, in Abilene. Their first pastorate was in White Deer, and other pastorates included First Baptist Church of McPherson, Kan., First Baptist Church of Harlingen and University Baptist Church in Abilene. Mrs. Carver moved to Pampa in July 1942, where Dr. Carver was pastor of First Baptist Church until his death in May 1966. She was a wonderful helpmate to her husband, Doug, in all of his ministries. She began playing the piano at church when she was 12 years old, and she was pianist at First Baptist Church of Pampa for many years. Mrs. Carver taught Sunday school for many years and served in whatever capacity she was needed. She was a member of the Business and Professional Women's Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church. She continued to bless people with her music until she reached 92 years of age. She greatly loved children and touched the hearts of many of them with her love and care. She loved the Lord, and she loved her family. She was a good and faithful servant. Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Byrd and husband, Bobby, of Angel Fire, N.M., and Gwen Loerwald of Pampa; two grandsons, Robert Byrd and wife, Linda, and Tracy Byrd and wife, Lisa, all of Canyon; a granddaughter, Lynlee Mullins of Perryton; and seven great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Sign the online guest register at www.carmichael-whatley.com. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 24, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maria Nanez Lopez SUNRAY - Maria Nanez Lopez, 56, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, in Amarillo. Joint services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Sunray Baptist Church with the Rev. Danny Hendricks, pastor of New Life Fellowship, officiating. Burial will be in Lane Memorial Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Dumas. Mrs. Lopez enjoyed sewing, cooking and all children. She was a member of New Life Fellowship. Survivors include her husband, Sylvio; four sons, Andrew Nanez of El Paso and Abelino Nanez, Manuel Nanez and Adam Nanez, all of Sunray; five daughters, Rosa Andree, Eva Nanez, Joanna Nanez and Rosemary Ahsan, all of Houston, and Linda Nanez of Austin; a sister, Juanita Vallejos of Amarillo; a brother, Joe Nanes of Sunray; 31 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 24, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Margarita Morales SUNRAY - Margarita Morales, 83, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. Joint services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Sunray Baptist Church with the Rev. Danny Hendricks, pastor of New Life Fellowship, officiating. Burial will be in Lane Memorial Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Dumas. Mrs. Morales enjoyed sewing and cooking and was a midwife for many infants. She was a member of New Life Fellowship. Survivors include a daughter, Juanita Vallejos of Amarillo; a son, Joe Nanes of Sunray; 27 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great- grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 24, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jesse Lee Nanez SUNRAY - Jesse Lee Nanez, 35, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005. Joint services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Sunray Baptist Church with the Rev. Danny Hendricks, pastor of New Life Fellowship, officiating. Burial will be in Lane Memorial Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Dumas. Mr. Nanez enjoyed fast cars, his family and friends. He was a member of New Life Fellowship. Survivors include a daughter, Yolanda Marie of Pampa; four brothers, Andrew Nanez of El Paso and Abelino Nanez, Manuel Nanez and Adam Nanez, all of Sunray; and five sisters, Rosa Andree, Eva Nanez, Joanna Nanez and Rosemary Ahsan, all of Houston, and Linda Nanez of Austin. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 24, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert "Pete" McDonald PLAINVIEW - Robert "Pete" McDonald, 84, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. today in First Baptist Church Sanctuary with Dr. Travis Hart officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Memorial Park by Kornerstone Funeral Directors. Mr. McDonald was born Feb. 26, 1920, in Muncy to John and Sally McDonald. He married Evalene Henderson on Oct. 1, 1947, in Plainview, a marriage of 57 years. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Larry McDonald and David McDonald, both of Plainview; two sisters, Nita McWilliams of Kerrville and Dorothy Lewis of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and four grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to First Baptist Church, 205 W. Eighth St., Plainview, TX 79072. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 24, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Max David Lacey SUNRAY - Max David Lacey, 78, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, in Clinton, Okla. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Lane Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. David Purl, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Morrison Funeral Directors. Mr. Lacey was a former longtime Sunray resident. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include three sons, Stan Lacey of Sacramento, Calif., Craig Lacey of Sterling, Kan., and Malcolm Lacey of Redondo Beach, Calif.; a sister, Emma Rosalie Allen of Akron, Colo.; three brothers, Joe Lacey of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, and Charles Lacey and Ray Junior Lacey, both of Topeka, Kan.; seven grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 24, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Loretta Dunnam CANADIAN - Loretta Dunnam, 63, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church with Dr. Jerry Golden officiating. Burial will be in Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery by Hughs Funeral Home. Mrs. Dunnam was born June 7, 1941, in Elkhart, Kan., to Mrs. Joy Davolt Bryan and the late Mr. Harvey Bohl. She was a graduate of Walsh High School in Walsh, Colo. Loretta also attended Draughon's Business College in Amarillo. She married Larry Dunnam in Walsh on July 16, 1960. Mrs. Dunnam moved to Canadian in June of 1983 from Darrouzett. She was a homemaker and a baby sitter. Loretta was also a member of First Baptist Church and was very active in helping with Little League Baseball. She was preceded in death by a son, Curtis Dunnam, on March 7, 1988. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Rocky Dunnam of Darrouzett and Larry Dunnam of Hurst; two daughters, Lucinda Russell of Amarillo and Darlene Dunnam of Canadian; her mother of Lamar, Colo.; a brother, Harold Bohl of Lamar; a sister, Joyce Ann French of Lamar; 14 grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Hemphill County Hospice, 1020 S. Fourth St., Canadian, TX 79014. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 24, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Margarita Bosquez Leal PLAINVIEW - Margarita Bosquez Leal, 94, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005. Mass will be at 2 p.m. today in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Reynoldo Reyes officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery by Lemons Funeral Home. Mrs. Leal was born Feb. 22, 1910, in Laredo to Juan and Juanita Bosquez. She married Manuel Leal Sr. on July 10, 1932, in Robstown. Survivors include a daughter, Teresa Rios of Plainview; four sons, Guadalupe Leal of Petersburg, Robert Leal of Plainview, Ramiro Leal of Hobbs, N.M., and Manuel Leal Jr. of Roland Heights, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great- grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 24, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Mexico Emily Trujillo Lafeber CLAYTON, N.M. - Emily Trujillo Lafeber, 78, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, in Amarillo, Texas. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with P. Louis Montoya, deacon, officiating. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the church with the Rev. James McGowan, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Clayton Memorial Cemetery by Hass Funeral Directors. Mrs. Lafeber was born Jan. 2, 1927, in Pasamonte to Juan D. Trujillo and Eloisa Ulibarri Trujillo. Her family moved into Clayton in 1940, and she later moved to Amarillo in the early 1970s. Survivors include a son, John Lafeber of Amarillo; a sister, Tommie Trujillo of Clayton; a brother, Claude Trujillo of Albuquerque; three granddaughters; and seven great-grandchildren. Sign the online guest register at www.hassfuneralhome.com. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 24, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oklahoma James "Ollie" "Damron HUGO, Okla. - James "Ollie" Damron, 91, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis, N.M., with David Swann, pastor, officiating. Arrangements are by Muffley Funeral Home of Clovis. Mr. Damron was born Aug. 15, 1913, to James Henry Damron and Edna Marie Cash Damron in Crosbyton, Texas. He married Alta Mae "Jackie" Hicks on Dec. 24, 1933, in Sudan, Texas. Survivors include two sons, Eddie James Damron of Sawyer and Larry Don Damron of Clovis; three sisters; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 24, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elsewhere T.D. Peacock BIG SPRING - T.D. Peacock, 86, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2005. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Nalley-Pickle and Rosewood Chapel with Dr. Claude Cravens officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Memorial Park. Mr. Peacock was born on Aug. 11, 1918, in Necessity. He married Edna Ruth Dillard on Dec. 21, 1937, in Big Spring. Survivors include three sons, Ray Peacock of Midland, Larry Peacock of Caddo Mills and Dale Peacock of Big Spring; two daughters, Linda Brockman of Granbury and Kay Seager of Marshall; two sisters, Romona Brockman of Sweetwater and Iva Morrell of Casper, Wyo.; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great- grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Mobile Meals, P.O. Box 765, Big Spring, TX 79721-0765. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 24, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Richard Melcenis Hall, D.O. EDEN - Richard Melcenis Hall, D.O., 76, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Eden Funeral Home. Dr. Hall was born March 11, 1928, in Hollis, Okla., to Charles H. and Cora Peabody Hall. He graduated from Groom High School at Groom in 1945. He attended Amarillo College and graduated from University of Denver in 1949 with his bachelor of science and bachelor of arts degrees. He graduated as a doctor of osteopathy in 1962 from Kirksville College of Osteopathy at Kirksville, Mo. He did postgraduate work at the University of Oregon in 1949 and 1950. He entered the Army in 1950 and graduated with honors from Officer Candidate School in Fort Riley, Kan., as a second lieutenant in 1954. He was assigned to the United Stsates Chemical Corp. School in Alabama as an instructor. He taught at the Chemical Warfare School, the United States Naval Academy and West Point. He served as decontamination officer in Mercury, Nev., and served as chief chemical officer for the United States Army in Europe, Base Section in Potier, France, in 1956 and 1957, until his discharge from the Army. Dr. Hall entered private practice in Turkey in 1963 and moved his practice to the Groom Hospital in Groom in 1964. He moved to Eden in 1972 and was engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery until his retirement in 1997. Dr. Hall's many civic and professional contributions included president and member of Texas Osteopathic Medical Association; board of trustees, Concho health officer, Concho County; school board member in Turkey, Groom and Eden; project review officer, Health System Agency, Region IV, Abilene; chairman, EMS Advisory Committee, Emergency Medical Services; Concho Valley Council of Governments; board member, State Rural Medical Education; clinical associate professor, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Worth; Texas Chamber of Commerce; director, West Texas Chamber of Commerce; president of Texas Society of American College of General Practice; Lions International member; and fellow of American College of General Practice. Additionally, Dr. Hall served as president and member of the board of trustees, Concho Valley MHMR; Concho County Child Welfare Board, Emergency Medical Services for Concho Valley Council of Governments; president of Concho County Democratic Club; and medical director, Concho Nursing Center. He was licensed to practice in Missouri, New Mexico and Texas. He received the Eden Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004 and served as quartermaster of VFW Post No. 8549. He served for many years as an elder in Church of Christ. Richard M. Hall married Roxilea Keeter in 1951, and the marriage produced five sons. She passed away in 1964. In 1969, he married Myrtle Frances Jones Wood. She passed away in 1998. In 2000, he married Lily Peek. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Oralia Escamilla for her exceptional nursing care. A man of exemplary courage, tireless commitment, impeccable integrity and great generosity, he administered to the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of his patients. Dr. Hall's life was one of service to God, country, community and family. His legacy is the hearts and lives of all fortunate enough to have known and loved him. Survivors include his wife, Lily; six sons, Douglas K. Hall and wife, Trixie, of Austin, Keith N. Hall and Grover L. Hall and wife, Kit, all of Eden, Dr. Charles R. Hall and wife, Donna, and R. Louis Hall and wife, Rachel, all of Bangs, and Bill D. Wood and wife, Dawn, of San Angelo; a daughter, Nina W. Drake and husband, Ed, of Estes Park, Colo.; 12 grandchildren, Nathan Wright of San Angelo, Leah Griggs of Missouri, Nicholas Hall of Lubbock, Dustin and Ashton Hall, both of Austin, Caleb, Anna and Abigail Hall and Daniel, Timothy and Kayleah Hall, all of Bangs, and Roxilea Hall of Eden; two great- grandchildren, Dakota and Rebekah Griggs, both of Arkansas; and a brother, Kenneth Hall of Banning, Calif. He is "Big Daddy" to Syble Joy Henderson of Brooklyn, N.Y. The family suggests memorials may be to the Dr. Richard M. Hall Scholarship Fund for the promotion of rural health care, Texas ACOFP, 1415 Laraca St., Austin, TX 78701. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 24, 2005 ============================================================================= Tuesday, January 25, 2005 Amarillo Kenneth F. Reeves Kenneth F. Reeves, 75, of Amarillo died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Washington Avenue Christian Church with Jim Shelburne, pastor, officiating. Private family burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Mr. Reeves was born in Weinert to John R. and Effie Irene Reeves. He moved to Cactus in 1942 and moved to Clovis, N.M., in 1945. He was a 1948 graduate of Clovis High School. He attended Eastern New Mexico University before going to work for Santa Fe Railway in 1949. Mr. Reeves enlisted in the Air Force in 1950 and was discharged in 1954. He graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in 1958. He married Connie Miller on Sept. 7, 1952, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He transferred to Amarillo in 1963 with Santa Fe Railway, went to operating services in 1974 and retired as an engineer in 1992 with more than 42 years of service. Mr. Reeves was a past member of Demolay, the Clerks Union, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the National Association of Veteran Railroad Employees. He worked with the legislative board of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and was a member of Golden Spread Campers. He was a member of Washington Avenue Christian Church since 1963, where he served as trustee and served on the board for El Porvenir Christian Camp. He was a member of the men's Sunday school class. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, E.J. Reeves in 2001. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Karen Daniels and husband, Donnie, of Amarillo; three sons, Randy Reeves and wife, Rhonda, and Douglas Reeves and wife, Marge, all of Lubbock, and Keith Reeves and wife, Tina, of Albuquerque, N.M.; a sister-in-law, Elsie Reeves of Clovis; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to El Porvenir Christian Camp in care of Washington Avenue Christian Church, 3800 S. Washington St., Amarillo, TX 79110. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 25, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Matilda Hernandez Matilda Hernandez, 40, of Amarillo died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in New Light Ministries with Richard and Eleanor Murray of the church officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Martin Road Chapel, 1505 Martin Road. Mrs. Hernandez was born in San Antonio, moving to Amarillo 20 years ago. She was a homemaker and member of New Light Ministries. Survivors include her husband, Manuel; three daughters, Roxanne Melendrez and Rebecca Brownlee, both of Amarillo, and Amanda Agurre, who is serving in Okinawa, Japan, with the Marine Corps; her mother, Delores Estrada of Odem; eight sisters, Delfina Casares and Sylva Estrada, both of Edinburg, Delia Cansino of Dumas, Maria Garcia of Emporia, Kan., Elida Salazar of Amarillo, Enerstine Estrada of Odem and Erlinda Estrada of Dallas; three brothers, Jesus Estrada Jr. of Phoenix, David Estrada of Oceanside, Calif., and Arnulfo Estrada of Colorado City; and five grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 25, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sofia Reyna Sofia Reyna, 71, of Amarillo died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today in Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Martin Road Chapel, 1505 Martin Road, with Pete Valdez, deacon of St. Laurence Cathedral, officiating. Mass will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in St. Laurence Cathedral with the Rev. Gabriel of the church officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Mrs. Reyna moved to Amarillo in 1969 from Lubbock. She retired from St. Anthony's Hospital after 22 years. Mrs. Reyna was a volunteer for several associations including St. Ann's Nursing Home. She met everyone with a smile and a hug. She loved cats, loved to dance and was known for her hats. Mrs. Reyna was a member of St. Laurence Cathedral and the church choir. She was also a member of Golden K Kiwanis Club, Hilltop Senior Citizens and Amarillo Senior Citizens Association. She was preceded in death by her husband, Refugio D. Reyna in 1978; a son, Tobias in 1971; and a sister, Virginia Langston. Survivors include a daughter, Carmen "Kathy" Smith of Amarillo; four sons, Michael Reyna, Andy Reyna and Philip Reyna, all of Amarillo, and Pat Reyna of Woodstock, Ga.; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Golden K Kiwanis Club. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 25, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Margaret Elizabeth Reeves Lee Margaret Elizabeth Reeves Lee, 77, of Amarillo died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors Bell Avenue Chapel, 5400 S. Bell St., with the Rev. John R. Watson III of St. Peters Episcopal Church officiating. Mrs. Lee was born Oct. 20, 1927, in Hasbrouk Heights, N.J., where she lived through high school, then spent a year with her family in Germany at the close of World War II. She then returned to the U.S., where she attended Boston College. After moving to Texas in 1950, she met and married Robert E. Lee in May 1956. Together they began their life in Wichita Falls, where they had two children, before spending four years on the Navajo Indian reservation in Arizona. Then in 1971, they returned to El Paso, where Margaret became a substitute teacher and active in Girl Scouts. The family moved to Amarillo in 1978, where Margaret was the principal's assistant at Bonham Junior High School for 10 years before subsequently retiring. Margaret and Robert then enjoyed many fulfilling years together in Amarillo and at their second home in scenic South Fork, Colo. She very much enjoyed breeding and raising boxers, gardening, spending time with close friends and attending live theatre. Survivors include her husband; a son, Robert "Robb" E. Lee of Cedar Hill; a daughter, Catherine R. Lee of Hendersonville, N.C.; and a brother, John E. Reeves of Davis, Calif. The family suggests memorials be to Girl Scouts of America. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 25, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Tommye Jean Cobb Dilbeck PADUCAH - Tommye Jean Cobb Dilbeck, 74, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, in El Reno, Okla. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Garden of Memories Cemetery with Jerry Edmund, pastor, officiating. Arrangements are by Seigler Funeral Home. Mrs. Dilbeck was born Sept. 30, 1930, in Dunlap. She married her husband of 32 years, Dennis Dilbeck in Pampa on March 1, 1972. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Vanessa Barrow of Dumas; four brothers, Tex Cobb of Merkel, Bobby Cobb of Canyon, Freddie Cobb of New Mexico and Jimmy Cobb of Tennessee; five sisters, Wilma Jo Sjaw of Atlanta, Louise Isbell of Arlington, Emily Oney of Weatherford, Katherine Biddy of Quanah and Beezie Jackson of Lubbock; 10 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 25, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thadys Roena Hedger PAMPA - Thadys Roena Hedger, 93, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fairview Cemetery in Wellington with Paul Nachtigall, pastor of Highland Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mrs. Hedger was a cook for several nursing homes in the area. She was a former member of Calvary Assembly of God Church in Pampa. Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy McKinney and Ruby Nell Champagne, both of Pampa; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great- grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 25, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ruth Phelps QUITAQUE - Ruth Phelps, 84, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Resthaven Cemetery with the Rev. Jeff Addison of First Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements are by Myers-Chancellor Funeral Home. Mrs. Phelps was born Feb. 17, 1920, in Quitaque. She was a lifelong resident of Quitaque. She married R.D. Phelps on March 26, 1939, in Clovis, N.M. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Tom Phelps and Rob Phelps, both of Lubbock; a brother, Duke Woods of Quitaque; five grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Hospice Hands of West Texas, 305 N. Main St., Lockney, TX 79241. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 25, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elmer Charles "E.C." Price STINNETT - Elmer Charles "E.C." Price, 79, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. today in Stinnett Cemetery with the Rev. Frank Gordoa officiating. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Directors of Borger. Mr. Price was born July 25, 1925, in Ravia, Okla. He was a veteran of the Navy, serving in the Mediterranean and France on D-Day. Survivors include two sons, Ronnie D. Price and C.H. Price, both of Stinnett; six grandchildren; a sister, Bobbie Neugin of Dumas; 23 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Stinnett Cemetery, P.O. Box 727, Stinnett, TX 79083. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 25, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Juan Rivera Jr. HEREFORD - Juan Rivera Jr., 43, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005. Graveside services were at 3 p.m. Monday in West Park Cemetery with Vicente Garcia, deacon of La Iglesia de San Jose, officiating. Arrangements were by Rix Funeral Directors. Mr. Rivera was born April 3, 1961, in Crystal City to Juan Rivera Sr. and Beatrice Torres Rivera. He married Sara Alicia Anguiano on March 11, 1984, in Vega. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Juan Rivera II, Javier Rivera, Julian Rivera and Justin Rivera, all of Hereford; four daughters, Lisa Marie Rivera, Beatrice Rivera, Claudia Rivera and Juanita Rivera, all of Hereford; his mother of Hereford; three brothers, Martin Rivera and Enrique Rivera, both of Hereford, and Ray Rivera of Amarillo; three sisters, Rosario Benavidez of Tahoka, and Laura Acuna and Norma Torres, both of Hereford; and three grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 25, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jennie Short HEREFORD - Jennie Short, 78, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Gililland-Watson Funeral Home Rose Chapel. Burial will be in West Park Cemetery. Mrs. Short was born Nov. 8, 1926, in Trinidad, Colo., to Frank and Anna Tomazin. She married Bobby R. Short in 1962 in Phoenix. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Smith of Amarillo and Carol Poarch of El Paso; a sister, Pauline Tibjas of Raton, N.M.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Hereford Senior Citizens, 426 Ranger St., Hereford, TX 79045. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 25, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marcelino A. Valdez HEREFORD - Marcelino A. Valdez, 77, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005. Services will be at 11 a.m. today in Rix Funeral Directors Chapel with the Rev. Joe Martinez, pastor of New Hope Nazarene Church, officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Valdez was born April 26, 1927, in La Soledad, Mexico, to Gonzalo and Maria Alvarez Valdez. He married Tomasa Alvarado in 1952 in Edinburg. Survivors include two sons, Sam Valdez of Hereford and Jorge Valdez of Mission; three daughters, Herminia Rangel, Sally De La Cruz and Blanca Ramos, all of Hereford; six brothers, Nicholas Valdez of Weslaco, Salvador Valdez of Donna, Jose Valdez and Gonzalo Valdez, both of Monte Alto, Alvaro Valdez of Dallas and Juan Valdez of Houston; a sister, Fidela Briones of Elsa; 19 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 25, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mildred Waller DUMAS - Mildred Waller, 94, of Panhandle, formerly of Dumas, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Tubbs, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Waller was born Jan. 16, 1911. She moved from Clayton, N.M., to Dumas in 1940. She had been a member of First Baptist Church of Dumas for more than 60 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Waller, in 1978. Survivors include a son, Rex Waller and wife, Shirley, of Pampa; three grandsons, Terry Waller of Trinity, Mark Waller of Santa Maria, Calif., and Jim Sealy of Pampa; four great-grandchildren, Nicole Waller, Blake Waller, Cami Waller and Telissa Sealy; and many nephews, nieces, cousins and dear friends. The family suggests memorials be to Trinity Fellowship Church building fund, P.O. Box 2929, Pampa, TX 79066. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 25, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oklahoma Dan Bartlett Jr. EL RENO, Okla. - Dan Bartlett Jr., 78, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, in Mesquite, Texas. Graveside services were Saturday in El Reno Cemetery. Arrangements were by Wilson Funeral Home. Mr. Bartlett was born April 17, 1926, in El Reno. He and his family moved to Shawnee in 1935 and he was a graduate of Shawnee High School. He and his wife, Martha Bartlett, were married for 62 years. Dan worked as a tool pusher in the oil fields until 1959, where he moved to Amarillo, Texas. He became an insurance agent with Prudential Insurance Co., retiring in 1973. Dan later moved back to El Reno. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge No. 50, VFW Post 382 and was a past patron of Order of the Eastern Star. Dan was a veteran of the Navy, serving in World War II in the Pacific Theater. He moved to Mesquite a few years ago. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Dan Bartlett III and wife, Connie, and David Ray Bartlett and wife, Linda; four grandchildren, T.J. Tally, Dan Michael Bartlett, Debra Williford and John Bartlett; and four great- grandchildren, Katlynn Bartlett, Sarah Williford, Jonathan Williford and Rebecca Williford. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 25, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chelsea Bryanna Griego GUYMON, Okla. - Chelsea Bryanna Griego, 16, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Victory Center with Charles Mendenhall, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Elmhurst Cemetery by Bunch- Roberts Funeral Home. Miss Griego was a lifelong resident of Guymon and was a member of the sophomore class of Guymon High School, where she enjoyed participating in basketball, softball and soccer. Survivors include her mother, Sheila Mares of Guymon; her father, Anthony Aguilar of Guymon; a brother, Dre Aguilar of Guymon; a sister, Kiana Aguilar of Guymon; and her grandparents, Max and Maxine Griego of Guymon, Josie Talbert of Elkhart, Kan., and Alex Aguilar of Clayton, N.M. Memorials for the family's use will be accepted at the funeral home, P.O. Box 1112, Guymon, OK 73942. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 25, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Raymond E. Mead LAVERNE, Okla. - Raymond E. Mead, 80, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Wes Peterman officiating. Burial will be in Laverne Memorial Cemetery by Myatt-Seeger Funeral Home. Mr. Mead was born April 8, 1924, northwest of Buffalo. He married Mary Ilene Sample on Feb. 20, 1943, in Woodward. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Jeanette Beard of Follett, Texas, Almeta Ashlock of Hennessey and Ramona Davis of Vancouver, Wash.; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. The family suggests memorials be to the Assembly of God Church in Laverne. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 25, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charles Donovan Bowers LAVERNE, Okla. - Charles Donovan Bowers, 90, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the United Methodist Church with the Rev. Carol Reich, the Rev. Charles Deman and the Rev. Wes Peterman officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery by Myatt-Seeger Funeral Home. Mr. Bowers was born Nov. 8, 1914, in Rosston. He married Mabel Ann Hickman on Jan. 1, 1937, in Buffalo. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Donovan Paul Bowers of Stillwater and Jackie Lee of Cherokee; six daughters, Delores Jean Currier of Ulysses, Kan., Judith Joan McGuire and Charlene Jett, both of Laverne, Iva Lou Sunn of Macksville, Kan., Betty Sue Ellers of Mooreland and Denise Lynette Gabel of Beaver; three sisters, Marjorie Henderson of Buffalo, Anna Belle Cartmill of Edmond and Ruby Newby of Gate; 26 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Fairview Methodist Church; or Laverne Library. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 25, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Mexico Teresa Gallegos CLOVIS, N.M. - Teresa Gallegos, 51, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005. Services will be at 9 a.m. today in Muffley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Sotero Sena officiating. Burial will be in Melrose Cemetery in Melrose. Mrs. Gallegos was born July 27, 1953, to Catarino and Stella Garza in San Francisco. She was a homemaker and a Catholic. Survivors include a daughter, Colleena Cook of Sumter, S.C.; five brothers, Lee Garza of Los Lunas, Dennis Garza and Timmy Garza, both of Clovis, Tony Garza of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Eddie Garza of Greenville, S.C.; five sisters, Angelita Keith and Dolores Garza, both of Clovis, Kathy Wood of Lake Elsnore, Calif., Vickie Edelen of Albuquerque and Pam Partin of Del Norte, Colo.; and four grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 25, 2005 ============================================================================= Wednesday, January 26, 2005 Amarillo Harry Lee Hanson Harry Lee Hanson, 75, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005. Private memorial services will be held. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mr. Hanson was born Dec. 10, 1929, in Thief River Falls, Minn., to Leonard and Lyla Hanson. He passed away Tuesday in Amarillo at the age of 75. Harry graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls in 1947. He served in the Korean War in the Navy for seven years on the Destroyer USS Black as a radio operator. After the Navy he graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in teaching. There, he was in the SAE fraternity and was on the gymnastics team. He taught Industrial Arts in Atwater, Minn. He returned to school at the University of Minnesota pursuing a degree in architecture. He shifted his career to architecture, where his truly gifted talents lay. In the 1970s, he and a partner started a commercial design company called Concepts Inc., where Harry served as vice president of design. After selling Concepts he ran his own commercial design business in Minneapolis called The Studio until his retirement in 1998. Harry was a "A Prairie Home Companion," "Norwegian Bachelor" with all the stubbornness that goes with that. He loved horses, nature, art and talk radio NPR. He had enormous depth and character and loved to sit and have coffee with friends and family and have interesting conversations about life. He had a kind, giving and trusting heart and tried his best to never let life push him around too much. More than anything, Harry loved his family and his horse farm in Lindstrom, Minn. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Milan and Charles. Survivors include a daughter, Georgi Anderson of Osceola, Wis.; a son, Jason Hanson of Rosamond, Calif.; a sister, Sally Shepherd of Amarillo; two granddaughters, Chloe and Haley Anderson; a niece; and several nephews. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 26, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leticia Ley Salinas Leticia Ley Salinas, 50, of Amarillo died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005. Prayer services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday in Cox Funeral Home Benton Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Iglesia Hispana Adventista del Septimo Dia with Pedro Ledezma, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery East. Mrs. Salinas was born and raised in Navoja, Sonora, Mexico, and moved to Amarillo in 1995 from Mexico. She married Sigifredo Salinas in 1973 in Navoja. She was a homemaker and a member of Iglesia Hispana Adventista del Septimo Dia. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Maytee Avila, Aracely Avila and Claudia Avila, all of Amarillo; two sons, Sigifredo Salinas Jr. and Ben Hur Salinas, both of Amarillo; her mother, Teresa Zayas of Navoja; three sisters, Esperanza Ley, Guadalupe Ley and Ana Cecilia Ley; four brothers, Miguel Ley, Carlos Javier Ley, Julio Cesar Ley and Jorge Luis Ley; and two grandsons. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 26, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kenneth F. Reeves Kenneth F. Reeves, 75, of Amarillo died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Washington Avenue Christian Church with Jim Shelburne, pastor, officiating. Private family burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Mr. Reeves was born in Weinert to John R. and Effie Irene Reeves. He moved to Cactus in 1942 and moved to Clovis, N.M., in 1945. He was a 1948 graduate of Clovis High School. He attended Eastern New Mexico University before going to work for Santa Fe Railway in 1949. Mr. Reeves enlisted in the Air Force in 1950 and was discharged in 1954. He graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in 1958. He married Connie Miller on Sept. 7, 1952, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He transferred to Amarillo in 1963 with Santa Fe Railway, went to operating services in 1974 and retired as an engineer in 1992 with more than 42 years of service. Mr. Reeves was a past member of Demolay, the Clerks Union, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the National Association of Veteran Railroad Employees. He worked with the legislative board of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and was a member of Golden Spread Campers. He was a member of Washington Avenue Christian Church since 1963, where he served as trustee and served on the board for El Porvenir Christian Camp. He was a member of the men's Sunday school class. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, E.J. Reeves in 2001. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Karen Daniels and husband, Donnie, of Amarillo; three sons, Randy Reeves and wife, Rhonda, and Douglas Reeves and wife, Marge, all of Lubbock, and Keith Reeves and wife, Tina, of Albuquerque, N.M.; a sister-in-law, Elsie Reeves of Clovis; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to El Porvenir Christian Camp in care of Washington Avenue Christian Church, 3800 S. Washington St., Amarillo, TX 79110. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 26, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robert "Bob" Wayne Wright Robert "Bob" Wayne Wright, 58, of Amarillo died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., with the Rev. Robert Field officiating. Burial will be in Prairie Dell Cemetery. Mr. Wright was born July 11, 1946, in Sayre, Okla., to Thelma and Robert Q. Wright. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He retired after 20 years as credit manager for Affiliated. He supported Special Olympics and he was a Baptist. Survivors include a son, Eric Wright and wife, Haley, of Amarillo; a stepdaughter, Michelle Johnson of Amarillo; four brothers, Cecil Wright and Lee Wright, both of Ulysses, Kan., Jesse Wright of Amarillo and Davey Wright of Fort Worth; and a sister, Audrie Behne of Spearman. The suggests memorials be to PASO, 1523 S. Taylor St., Amarillo, TX 79101. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 26, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- David Ray McCuistion David Ray McCuistion, 56, of Amarillo died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Memorial Park Cemetery with Ronnie Mullins, pastor of Christian Heritage Church and the City of Refuge, officiating. Arrangements are by Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 E. Interstate 40. Mr. McCuistion was born Nov. 26, 1948, in Amarillo. He was a Vietnam veteran, serving in the Marine Corps. Survivors include a son, Miguel McCuistion of Colorado; a daughter, Gabriela "Gaby" Valle of Amarillo; a brother, Ronald Dale McCuistion of Amarillo; a sister, Barbara McCuistion of Amarillo; and five grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Veterans War Memorial. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 26, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wanda I. Torres Wanda I. Torres, 36, of Amarillo died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005. Services will be in San German, Puerto Rico. Burial will be in Porta Coeli Cemetery. Local arrangements are by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Mrs. Torres was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. She moved to Puerto Rico when she was 4 years old and attended school there. She met Abel Torres at church camp in Puerto Rico in 1990. They married on July 29, 1991, and moved to Texas in 2003. Mrs. Torres was a member of Paramount Baptist Deaf Church. She enjoyed attending church with her family and living in Amarillo. She was loved by everyone who knew her and will be missed by her family and her many friends. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Karla Torres of Amarillo; her parents of Puerto Rico; and three brothers, all of Puerto Rico. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 26, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bunola Wicker Bunola Wicker, 86, formerly of Amarillo, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, in Houston. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 E. Interstate 40. Mrs. Wicker was born March 3, 1918, in Weatherford to J.R. and Mattie Glaze Nicholas. She married Mitchell Wicker on April 28, 1937, in Amarillo. She was a homemaker most of her life. They kept foster children with handicaps for many years. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband on Oct. 25, 1978. Survivors include a son, Alton Wicker and wife, Sally, of The Woodlands; a sister, Santa Clark of Greenville; two grandsons, Cole Wicker of Edmond, Okla., and Steve Wicker and wife, Crystal, of Naples, Fla.; a great- granddaughter, Sierra Reese Wicker of Naples, Fla.; her special nieces and nephews, Jim and Wyline Morris of Fort Worth, Charlette Evans of Dallas and Judy Fotherhill and husband, Bryan, of Rowlett; and her cousins, Betty and Henry Davis of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to Children's Miracle Network, 1600 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 26, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Gary Lyle Gordin DUMAS - Gary Lyle Gordin, 62, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in North Plains Christian Church with the Rev. Lad Boothby, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in McLean by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors. Mr. Gordin was born Dec. 14, 1943, in San Francisco to Leslie Lyle and Maxine Gordin. He attended school in Jal, N.M. He graduated from McLean High School in 1961. He attended Texas Tech and Clarendon Junior College. Gary worked at Diamond Shamrock from August 1964 until he retired in April 2002. He also worked part-time for M&M Moving Co. and Kerr's Yamaha. Gary will be remembered best for his love of motorcycles, both racing and repairing them. His racing career ended at Amarillo Speedbowl in August 1973 with an accident that nearly took his life. Despite his extensive injuries, Gary returned to work at Diamond Shamrock two years later. Gary was always hard working and very generous. Anyone who knew Gary knew they could turn to him for help. He will also be remembered for his brilliant mathematical abilities, sense of humor and his love of music, singing and whistling. Gary also loved his granddaughters and regularly stated how proud of them he was. Gary will be greatly missed by his friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers-in-law, Joe Evans and Val Sharp. Survivors include a son, Tracy Lyle Gordin of Canyon; a daughter, Val Marie Dutcher and husband, Larry, of Dumas; the mother of his children and best friend, Peggy Baer of McLean; his in-laws, Arnold and Wanda Sharp; a sister, Mary Evans of Midland; two granddaughters, Shelby Marie and Katie Jean Dutcher of Dumas; a nephew, Bruce Evans; a niece, Jodi McFarden; two great-nephews; a great-niece; and a great-great-niece. The family will be at 617 Bennett St. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 26, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shasta Shania Rodriguez ETTER - Shasta Shania Rodriguez, infant daughter of Virginia Patsy Flores and Xavier Carlos Rodriguez, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, in Amarillo. Prayer services were at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday in Templo Elim Assemblea de Dios in Dumas with Daniel Flores, evangelist, officiating. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today in Dumas Cemetery with the Rev. Jose Contreras, pastor of Temple Elim Assemblea de Dios, officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Dumas. Shasta was born Dec. 29, 2004, in Dumas. Survivors include her parents; her grandparents, Charles Flores and wife, Pashence, of Etter, Norma Castillo of Amarillo, Donna Rodriguez of Dumas and Cosme Venzor of Cactus; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 26, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Woodrow Dutton HEREFORD - Woodrow Dutton, 86, formerly of Hereford, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, in Amarillo. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Parkside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Phil Mercado officiating. Burial will be in West Park Cemetery. Mr. Dutton was born Feb. 5, 1918, in Jones County, the son of John and Virginia Dutton. He married Mary Taylor in Anson, and moved to Hereford where he farmed for many years. Mr. Dutton was a veteran, serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II, and was a member of Hereford Temple Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Saundra Edmond and husband, Jeff, of Lake Tanglewood; three sons, Don Dutton and Bill Dutton and wife, Teresa, all of Hereford, and Frank Dutton of Fairbanks, Alaska; a sister, Marie Key of Midland; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Alzheimer's Association, 1400 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106-1708. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 26, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rowena O. Greer CHILDRESS - Rowena O. Greer, 84, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today in Childress Cemetery with the Rev. Kerry Wood officiating. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Greer was born March 23, 1920, in Waco. She married James "Toddy" Greer on Sept. 13, 1940, in Hollis, Okla. Survivors include two sons, Doug Greer and Richard Greer, both of Graham; a sister, Juanita Rea Councilman of Melvin; two grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 26, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joline "Jody" Whitlow Lee HAPPY - Joline "Jody" Whitlow Lee, 76, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, in Canyon. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Burwash, pastor, and Dr. Steve Vernon, a Baptist pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Happy Cemetery by Holley Funeral Home of Canyon. Mrs. Lee was born July 21, 1928, in Kress to D.D. Whitlow and Hallie Patterson Whitlow. She married Robert Lee on June 11, 1950, in Happy. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Happy, a Cub Scout den mother and a charter member of Happy Booster Club. She was past president of Phi Delta Theta Mothers Club. She loved to follow her children and grandchildren in their school athletics. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Bob and wife, Deborah, and Don and wife, Kathi, both of Canyon; and four grandchildren, Jared Lee of Dumas, Robyn Lee of College Station, and Tucker Lee and Hunter Lee, both of Canyon. The family suggests memorials be to First Baptist Church of Happy and Happy EMT and Fire Department. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 26, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oklahoma Gunther Willie Brandt BOISE CITY, Okla. - Gunther Willie Brandt, 74, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. today in First Baptist Church with Brian Long, Don Lawrence and Frank Lynch officiating. Burial will be in Boise City Cemetery by Cimarron Mortuary. Mr. Brandt was born June 23, 1930, in Boise City. He married Janet Dixon on Dec. 14, 1958, in Campo, Colo. Survivors include six children, Diane Crawford of Hugoton, Kan., Beth Brandt and Denise Porter, both of Ulysses, Kan., Kerri Dreher of Salina, Kan., Jim Brandt of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Stan Smoot of Boise City; a brother, Werner Brandt of Lewistown, Mont.; a sister, Charlotte "Lottie" Williams of Boise City; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Cimarron Heritage Center Veterans Memorial and may be sent to the mortuary. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 26, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sherry Kaye Hancock LAWTON, Okla. - Sherry Kaye Hancock, 63, died Monday, January 24, 2005. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Pampa, Texas, with the Rev. Carl Novian, associate pastor of First Baptist Church of Pampa, officiating. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa. Mrs. Hancock had been a resident of the Pampa area for about 20 years, moving to Lawton in 1978. She was a salesperson for Avon for many years. Survivors include four sons, Bryan D. Thomas of Lawton, James C. Thomas and Edward R. Thomas, both of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Christopher L. Thomas of Phoenix City, Ala.; and five grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 26, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elsewhere Franklin W. Orr RENO, Nev. - Franklin W. Orr, 78, formerly of Wellington, Texas, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005. No public services will be held. Mr. Orr was born Sept. 12, 1926, in Vinson, Okla. He served in the Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Mary; a son, Stephen of Reno; and a brother, Vesta Orr of Sweetwater, Texas. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 26, 2005 ============================================================================= Thursday, January 27, 2005 Amarillo Jerry W. Perry Jerry W. Perry, 59, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Perry was born Feb. 3, 1945, in Amarillo, graduating from Tascosa High School in 1963. He lived and worked in Amarillo since returning from Dallas in 1987. Jerry enjoyed life, loved his friends and family and was a person who never met a stranger. He will be deeply missed by all. Jerry was a member of San Jacinto Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burl and Velma Perry. Survivors include two brothers, Larry Perry of Amarillo and Rick Perry of Bryan; a sister, Linda Raines of Denton; three nieces; a nephew; and a special friend, Patty Nall of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 27, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jerome T. Stocking Jerome T. Stocking, 91, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street, with the Rev. Marty Hamrick and the Rev. Renae Haiduk, both associate pastors of Polk Street United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Mr. Stocking was born in Hereford. The family moved to Plainview in 1922, where he attended public schools. He went to Lubbock in 1931 to attend Texas Tech University. While in college he worked at the Hilton Hotel. In 1935, he moved to Amarillo and was employed by Commerical Credit Co. He later joined Morrow-Thomas Hardware Co. as an officer and sales manager. In 1955, he and Bud Curtis purchased Amarillo Supply Co. He operated that firm until 1980, when he sold the company and retired. Mr. Stocking was known among his friends as "Socks." He married Cathryne Allen in 1938. She passed away in 1976. They had one son, Don Allen Stocking, and a granddaughter, Suzanne. He married Nancy O'Brien Allen in 1979. Mr. Stocking was a longtime member of Polk Street United Methodist Church and was on the administrative board. He was also a member of Amarillo Country Club and enjoyed golf and cards with his friends. He was active in civic and industrial supply organizations around Amarillo. Survivors include his wife; and other survivors are, Don and Susan Stocking of Conroe, granddaughter, Suzanne Stocking of Austin, John and Vicky Allen, John Courtney and Austin Allen and Stephanie and Neal Spencer, all of Homestead, Fla., Judy and John Clower of Colleyville, Mary and Taneia Gervig of Tyler, Melissa, Shawn and Riley Widener, all of North Richmond Hills, and Mike, Eileene, Megan and Mike Allen Jr., all of Miami, Fla. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Stocking, Mike Allen, John Allen, John Clower, John Allen IV, Mike Gervig, Shawn Widener and Mike Allen Jr. The family suggests memorials be to Polk Street United Methodist Youth Choir Scholarship; Presbyterian Children's Home; BSA Hospice; or a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 27, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gladys Vines Gladys Vines, 82, formerly of Amarillo, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, in Pueblo, Colo. Services will be at 1 p.m. today in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., with the Rev. Dale Moreland, associate pastor of The Church at Quail Creek, officiating. Mrs. Vines was born July 11, 1922, in Erick, Okla. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters, Peggy Henderson of Plano and Joyce Fisler of Pueblo West, Colo.; a brother, Robert Brewer of Erick; a sister, Mabel Colston of Colorado Springs, Colo.; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 27, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ewing Gayle Pyeatt Ewing Gayle Pyeatt, 78, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia St., with Dean Bigham and Lewis Martin officiating. Mr. Pyeatt was born March 11, 1926, in Memphis to Owen and Mary Pyeatt. He graduated from Clarendon High School and West Texas State University. He served in the Navy during World War II. He taught auto mechanics at Tascosa High School from 1967 to 1983. He was an avid golfer and loved hunting and fishing. He was a member of The Amarillo Bass Club. He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, A.E. and Jackie Ranson of Giles; and three brothers, Jack Pyeatt, Benny Pyeatt and El Ray Pyeatt. Survivors include his wife, Reatha; two daughters, Mary-Margaret Eckert and husband, Scott, of Dallas and Bonita Speers of Richardson; a sister and brother-in-law, Scharlean and Joe Smith of Amarillo; a grandchild; two nephews; and eight nieces. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 27, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dean Edward Garvin Sr. Dean Edward Garvin Sr., 59, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Odyssey Healthcare. Arrangements are by Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors, 5400 S. Bell St. Mr. Garvin married Patricia "Penny" Griggs on Feb. 7, 1976, in Dumas. He worked as a cowboy on ranches most of his life. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Dean Garvin and Raymond Moldenschardt, both of Amarillo, and Bryan Griggs and Job Griggs, both of Louisiana; four daughters, Sheri Scott of Amarillo, Trudy Martin and Starla Griggs, both of Odessa, and Brenda Garvin of Georgia; his mother, Goldie Roberts of Dumas; three brothers, Clayton Garvin of Mineral Wells, David Garvin of Melrose, N.M., and Gerald Garvin of Fairfield, Calif.; a sister, Dee Wilson of Dumas; 28 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The family suggests memorials be to Odyssey Healthcare, 1000 S. Jefferson St., Amarillo, TX 79106. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 27, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Martha Kinslow Martha Kinslow, 85, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St. Mrs. Kinslow was born in Abilene. She moved to Amarillo in 1953 from Lubbock. She worked for many years in the hotel industry as a night auditor, retiring in 1992. She married William Ernest Kinslow in 1934 in Tahoka. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1965. Survivors include a daughter, Joy Harris of Australia; two sons, Fred Kinslow of Amarillo and Don Kinslow of Australia; five grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. Sign our online guest book at www.rectorfuneralhome.com. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 27, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kenneth "Chief" Roberts Kenneth "Chief" Roberts, 73, of Amarillo died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005. Graveside services will be at 9 a.m. (MST) Friday in Lawn Haven Memorial Park in Clovis, N.M., with the Rev. K. Ray McDowell of First Church of The Nazarene in Amarillo officiating. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St. Mr. Roberts married Lou Ella Graham in Clovis in 1951. They both moved to Amarillo in 1974. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Darrell Roberts of Ruidoso, N.M., and Ronnie Roberts and wife, Coby, of Abilene; a daughter, Katie Horn and husband, Reggie, of Las Cruces, N.M.; his mother, Kennie Roberts of Irvin; two sisters, Vickie Sopp and husband, Chuck, of Irvin and Jean Threet and husband, Roy, of Odessa; three granddaughters; and two great-granddaughters. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 27, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jo Gideon Jo Gideon, 70, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Mrs. Gideon was born in and was a lifelong resident of Amarillo. She was a graduate of Amarillo High School. She married George Gideon in 1956 in Amarillo. Mrs. Gideon was a homemaker and loved to garden. She loved her family and will be dearly missed She was preceded in death by her husband in 2003. Survivors include two daughters, Jodie Bryan and Nancy Fichtler, both of Amarillo; two sons, David Gideon of Vega and Jeff Gideon of Burleson; and eight grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 27, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Thelma Barron BOVINA - Thelma Barron, 90, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Bovina United Methodist Church with the Rev. Quita Jones, pastor, and the Rev. Aaron Reed of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Bovina Cemetery by Blackwell Funeral Home. Mrs. Barron was born April 23, 1914, to George Edward and Ola (Lloyd) Free in Childress. She married Rouel G. Barron on Aug. 11, 1934, in Clovis, N.M. They had lived in the Bovina area since 1927 and had resided at Prairie Acres since July 2004. She was a member of Bovina United Methodist Church and active in United Methodist Women. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew Barron, in 2000; two sisters; and four brothers. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Donald R. Barron of Tucson, Ariz., and Jerry Lynn Barron of Euless; seven grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Bovina United Methodist Church or Prairie Acres Nursing Home in Friona. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 27, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ruby Ellen Foust Harrington CHILDRESS - Ruby Ellen Foust Harrington, 97, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny Robertson and the Rev. Hubert Foust officiating. Burial will be in Carey Cemetery in Carey by Johnson Funeral Home. Mrs. Harrington was born April 6, 1907, in Parker County. She married William "Bill" Harrington on Nov. 7, 1925, in Childress. Survivors include three daughters, Mary Harrington of Topeka, Kan., Wanda Williams of Plainview and Nancy Testerman of Hollis, Okla.; 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 27, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Betty Jean White Lash PAMPA - Betty Jean White Lash, 79, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in First Baptist Church with Dr. Johnny Funderburg, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mrs. Lash was employed by Ideal Supermarket for 25 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church and a member and secretary of Parlor Sunday school class. Survivors include her husband, Eldon E. "Widge"; a daughter, Vickie M. Dawson of Pampa; a son, Stephen E. Lash of Pampa; three grandchildren; four great- grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to American Cancer Society in care of Gerry Caylor, 2130 Charles St., Pampa, TX 79065. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 27, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mario "Buddha" Martinez WELLINGTON - Mario "Buddha" Martinez, 41, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Fairview Cemetery with Casmiro Martinez officiating. Arrangements are by Adams Funeral Home. Mr. Martinez was born Nov. 12, 1963, in Denver City. He worked as a press operator for Tri-County Co-Op Gin in Dodson. Survivors include his father, Casmiro Martinez Jr. of Lamesa; his mother, Francisca Sanabria of Wellington; his stepfather, Ignacio Sanabria of Wellington; a brother, Santos Martinez of Houston; and three sisters, Gloria Flores and Marybelle Sanabria, both of Wellington, and Lusmaria Martinez of Houston. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 27, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lillian A. Mullinax PAMPA - Lillian A. Mullinax, 95, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005, in Amarillo. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in First United Methodist Church with John Curry officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Carmichael- Whatley Funeral Directors. Mrs. Mullinax taught third grade for Pampa Independent School District for 44 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Friendship Sunday school class and United Methodist Women. Survivors include a sister, Beth Karr of Amarillo; and several nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1981, Pampa, TX 79066-1981. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 27, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Catherine Sprawls TULIA - Catherine Sprawls, 86, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rob Lindley, pastor, officiating. Her body was donated to Texas Tech Medical School. Arrangements are by Kornerstone Funeral Directors. Mrs. Sprawls was born March 10, 1918, in Swisher County. She grew up in Tulia and graduated from Tulia High School. She graduated from West Texas State in Canyon with a degree in English and Spanish. She married J.R. Sprawls. She taught school in New Mexico and Tulia for many years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1953; a sister, Mattie Devin; and five brothers, Robert Devin, Lloyd Devin, Clayton Devin, Edward Devin and Albert Devin. Survivors include a daughter, Lana Carlton and husband, Jim, of Tulia; a son, Jan R. Sprawls of Tulia; a granddaughter, Jessica Hatley and husband, Jeremy, of Lubbock; a brother, Delbert Devin and wife, Betty, of Tulia; a sister, Lenna Allen of Canyon; and four sisters-in-law, Mildred Devin of Reno, Nev., Margaret Devin of Canyon, and Virginia Devin and Pat Devin, both of Tulia. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 27, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oklahoma Margie Lee Bass ERICK, Okla. - Margie Lee Bass, 76, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Erick First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lynn Brack and the Rev. Judith Banya officiating. Burial will be in Texola Cemetery by Fatheree-Albert Funeral Home. Mrs. Bass was born June 18, 1928, in Erick. She married Harold D. Bass on Dec. 21, 1946, in Wheeler, Texas. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Harold Gene Bass of Sunray, Texas, and Charles Bass of Bovina, Texas; a sister, Von Wehrbein of Amarillo, Texas; three brothers, Carl Dean Whipkey of Fritch, Texas, Ben Whipkey of Sequim, Wash., and Leon Whipkey of Erick; five grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 27, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Helen L. Shepherd FARGO, Okla. - Helen L. Shepherd, 80, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2005. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Fargo United Methodist Church with the Rev. Aaron Martin and the Rev. David Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in Fargo Cemetery by Billings Funeral Home. Mrs. Shepherd was born Nov. 6, 1924, in Enid. She married John Vincent Shepherd on May 25, 1941, in Sitka, Kan. Survivors include her husband; four children, Una Covalt of Pampa, Texas, Sissy Sexton of Amarillo, Texas, Little Johnny Shepherd of Holdenville and Patty Holmes Wilcoxen of Woodward; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 27, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elsewhere Opal Bodenhamer LONGVIEW - Opal Bodenhamer, 81, formerly of McLean, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Welch Funeral and Memorial Center Chapel. Mrs. Bodenhamer was born Dec. 15, 1923, in Roosevelt, Okla. She was a Methodist and a member of Ladies Golf Association. Survivors include her husband, Haydn; a daughter, Suzanne Will of Pismo Beach, Calif.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Highway 80 Rescue Missions, 3117 W. Marshall Ave., Longview, TX 75604. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 27, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ronnie D. Cooper HUFFMAN - Ronnie D. Cooper, 59, formerly of Borger, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005. Services will be 1 p.m. today in East River Baptist Church in New Caney. Burial will be in Rosewood Memorial Park in Humble by Rosewood Funeral Home of Humble. Mr. Cooper was born Aug. 22, 1945. Ronnie was a dedicated Christian born again on April 12, 1983. His love for the Lord extended to his family making him a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He had an unwavering strength and love that was admired by those who knew him. He placed his family and others above his own needs. He was an honest and dedicated worker who did all he could to provide a good living for his family. He was dedicated to the work of the Lord. He faithfully took his wife and children to church every time the doors were open. He left a void that cannot be filled and will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by his father, R.D. Cooper; his mother, Tina Cooper McMurry; and his father-in-law, Charles Cooley. Survivors include his wife, Lou Anne; two sons, Dean Cooper and wife, Rebecca, and Tim Cooper; three grandchildren, Katherine, Michael and Sarah; two brothers, Jim Cooper and Mike Cooper; his mother-in-law, Lou Cooley; and numerous family and friends. Amarillo Globe-News, Jan. 27, 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jerry Mac Little FREDERICKSBURG - Jerry Mac Little, 73, formerly of Sunray, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Church of Christ in Sunray with Jim York, minister, officiating. Arrangements are by Beckmann Funeral Home. Mr. Little was born Aug. 8, 1931, in Obion County, Tenn., to Leroy and Omelia Bradshaw Little. He had a younger brother, Wendell Little. The Little family moved to Sunray in August 1940, where Jerry attended Sunray School until his dad was fatally burned in a prairie fire. After that, Jerry took over the family trucking business to care for his mother and brother until 1953. He then worked for Diamond Shamrock for 11 years. In 1967, Jerry began work for Kerr McGee Corp. retiring in 1993 after 26 years of service. He married Mickey Summers Little on Sept. 11, 1954. He was preceded in death by his father; his mother, Omelia Little Summers; his stepfather, Quinn Summers; and a brother, Wendell. Survivors include his wife; four nieces, Ann Wylie, Sue Wylie Bernsen, Jo Jean Wylie Ray and Judy Summers Hernandez; a nephew, Mac Summers; and several great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. The family suggests memorials be to High Plains Children's Home, P.O. Box 7448, Amarillo, TX 79114. 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