Potter Co. TX - Obits: November 20, 2005 ============================================================== Thanks to Amarillo Globe News: http://www.amarillonet.com/ for permission to upload their obits to the USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved. Amarillo Globe-News http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ============================================================== Amarillo Globe-News Obituaries Sunday, November 20, 2005 Area Peggielue Lomison SKELLYTOWN - Peggielue Lomison, 74, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2005. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Directors. Mrs. Lomison was born Oct. 19, 1931, in Jersey Shore, Pa. She was an area resident for 1 1/2 years and a former Pennsylvania and Austin resident for many years. Survivors include four sons, William J. Lowe Jr. of Austin, David L. Lowe of Williamsport, Pa., Randy Lowe of South Williamsport, Pa., and Bruce E. Lomison Jr. of Lincoln, Neb.; a daughter, Pam Lovejoy of Skellytown; a brother, Clyde E. Bowmaster Jr. of Richmond, Va.; a sister, Viola Embick of Jersey Shore; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Richard H. David PERRYTON - Richard H. David, 58, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in Pampa. Memorial services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Shoshoni, Wyo., with Don Snipes, pastor of Temple Baptist Church of Big Spring, officiating. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa. Mr. David was born July 16, 1947, in Dunbar, Pa. He had been a resident of Perryton since 1986. He married Netta Avery on July 14, 1985, in Midvale, Utah. He was on medical disability with Neighbors Drilling and retired from Pool Well Services as area manager in 1999. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Big Spring. Survivors include his wife; four sons, John Ray David and wife, Michelle, of Green River, Wyo., Weston Bingel and wife, Karen, of Uhrichsville, Ohio, Paul Bingel and wife, Kayla, of Perryton, and Tom Bingel and fiancÈe, Venessa Bailey, of Riverton, Wyo.; four sisters, Rose Elkington of Spokane, Wash., Patty Chaney of Yakima, Wash., Vicky Eastridge of Shelton, Wash., and Tami Bort of Pocatello, Idaho; a brother, Tim David of Spokane; and nine grandchildren, Mercedes Bingel, Layne Bingel and Kacey Bingel, all of Uhrichsville, Katie Beth Bingel and Kami Bingel, both of Perryton, and Christal David, Cody David, Megan David and Jasmine David, all of Green River. The family suggests memorials be to the American Heart Association, 6605 W. Interstate 40, Suite A-6, Amarillo, TX 79106 or BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79106. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Genevieve "Jay" Davis PAMPA - Genevieve "Jay" Davis, 89, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, in Peoria, Ariz. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, with the Rev. Francisco Perez, pastor, and Monsignor Joseph Tash, pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Amarillo, officiating. Entombment will be in Memory Gardens Mausoleum by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mrs. Davis was a resident of Pampa since 1962, moving to Glendale, Ariz., about six months ago. She was a member of the Moose Lodge, a homemaker and a Catholic. Survivors include three daughters, Antoinette Tress of Beaver Falls, Pa., Paula Burnam of Glendale and Mary Zerm of Anna; two sons, William Davis of Mesa, Ariz., and Tom Davis of Crockett; a brother, Stanley Jamrozy of Louisville, Ky.; 20 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Olivia's Angels, in care of BSA Hospice, 800 N. Sumner, Pampa, TX 79065. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nema M. Wylie Hall DUMAS - Nema M. Wylie Hall, 83, died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Eunice, N.M. Arrangements are by Morrison Funeral Directors. Mrs. Hall was born Jan. 6, 1922, in Durant, Okla., to Worlie and Jessie Cook Wylie. She attended schools in Durant, Boswell, Okla., and Lakewest, Okla. She received her GED certificate in May 1969. She married Joe L. Hall on Dec. 28, 1936, in Hugo, Okla. Nema was a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Eunice, where she taught Sunday school in the children's and adult departments, served as president of the Women Missionary Group, served as a G.A. and R.A. leader, served as church hostess, was secretary of the senior adult department and was a member of the Senior Adult Young at Heart Group. She was a charter member of the Eula Hardison Grandmother's Club, served as a Pink Lady at Eunice Hospital and served as bookkeeper for the Junior Rodeo Association. She was a member of the Eunice Senior Citizens and was selected as Senior Citizen of the Week in March 1995. She was named as one of the Outstanding Women of Lea County in September 1995. Nema was appointed to Eunice City Council in September 1975 and served 18 1/2 years. During her service, she served on the library, cemetery, water system and fire departments boards. Nema also served a two-year term on the New Mexico State Municipal League of District VI. She was preceded in death by her husband on Aug. 12, 1994; her parents; five brothers, Brian Wylie, J.W. Wylie, Woodrow Wylie, Harold Wylie and Worlie Wylie Jr.; and a sister, Bessie Cramer. Survivors include two daughters, Maudie Wallace and husband, Dickie, of Eunice and Pat Walden and husband, Ted, of Dumas; two sons, Sam Hall and wife, Vicky, of Gainesville and Joe Hall Jr. and wife, Mildred, of Moriarty, N.M.; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Horace Wylie of Pahrump, Nev. The family suggests memorials be to Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 302 E. Second, Dumas, TX 79029 or Memorial Hospice, 209 S. Bliss Ave., Dumas, TX 79029. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amarillo Rita Juarez Rita Juarez, 42, of Amarillo died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005. Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. today in Angel Funeral Home, 2209 S. Arthur St., with Margarita Ulibarri officiating. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church with Monsignor Rex Nicholl officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Ms. Juarez was born July 11, 1963, in Aguas Calientes, Mexico. She worked as a meat processor. Survivors include her mother, Socorro Troncoso; three daughters, Olga Hernandez, Susana Hernandez and Yesenia Lopez, all of Amarillo; a son, Ruben Hernandez of Mexico; a sister, Leticia Ramirez of El Paso; five brothers, Armando Montoya, Ricardo Troncoso, Jorge Troncoso, Jesus Troncoso and Hugo Troncoso, all of Amarillo; and four grandchildren. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Garland Buster Chapmon Garland Buster Chapmon, 67, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street, with Daniel K. Shaeffer officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery with military honors provided by DAV No. 26. Mr. Chapmon was born Aug. 25, 1938, in Sallisaw, Okla., to Paul Chapmon and Mae Baker Chapmon. He was an Army veteran and was employed by Golden Spread Roofing. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Loretta; two brothers, J.D. Chapmon and J.R. Chapmon; and a sister, Delores. Survivors include his wife, Karolyn "Kayce"; two sons, Greg Chapmon of Fort Worth and Randy Chapmon of California; a daughter, Terrie of Oklahoma; three sisters: twin sisters, Bonnie and Connie and sister, Donna; three brothers, Edward, Jimmy and Eugene; numerous grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a very special niece, LaDeana. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Margaret Aline McKinney Margaret Aline McKinney, 83, of Amarillo died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in First Baptist Church with Dr. Howard Batson, pastor, officiating. Private burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Mrs. McKinney was born March 30, 1922, in Amarillo. She was a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church and Harriet Strimple Sunday School Class. She married L.G. "Mac" McKinney on June 1, 1946, in Amarillo. Survivors include her husband; a son, Mark Shannon McKinney of San Antonio; two daughters, Marla McKinney Stark and Marlene McKinney Feduris, both of Amarillo; and two grandsons, Brooks Stark and Mitchell Stark. The family suggests memorials be to First Baptist Church, 1208 S. Tyler St., Amarillo, TX 79101 or Khiva Shrine Travel Fund, 305 S.E. Fifth Ave., Amarillo, TX 79101. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jerry Lynn Pullen Jerry Lynn Pullen, 59, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Paramount Terrace Christian Church with Regi Fowler officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery by Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 E. Interstate 40. Mr. Pullen was born June 7, 1946, to Perry Sherman Pullen and Louise Rush in Amarillo. He graduated from Tascosa High School in 1964 and attended Amarillo College and West Texas State University. Jerry married Kaye Johnson on Aug. 21, 1965, in Amarillo, where they have always lived. He was involved in the car business for 30 years, retiring in 1997. He also loved racing cars and later building and working on them with his grandson. This was his lifelong hobby until his death. Jerry will be greatly missed as he touched the lives of so many people. He was known for his kindness and generosity. His family was his pride and joy. The Pullen family would like to express special thanks to Hospice of the Southwest and Odyssey Hospice for all of their kindness and help. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother, Iva Russ Pullen; his father; and his mother. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Todd Pullen and wife, Kerri, and Eric Pullen, all of Amarillo; two brothers, Joe Pullen of Austin and Larry Pullen and wife, Maggie, of Canyon; two grandchildren, Conner Pullen and Chelsea Pullen, both of Amarillo; and his beloved dog, Roscoe. The family suggests memorials be to M.D. Anderson Brain and Spine Center, P.O. Box 297153, Houston, TX 77297 or the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 411 S. Fillmore St., Amarillo, TX 79101. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rex H. Nafziger Rex H. Nafziger, 82, of Amarillo died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005. The family will receive visitors from 11 a.m. to noon Monday at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home. Mr. Nafziger was born in Wayland, Iowa, on Feb. 24, 1923, to Menno and Anna Nafziger. He completed both carpentry and millwright trade schools and became both a certified carpenter and millwright. He served in the Navy from 1941 until 1945 and was a lifetime member of the VFW. Mr. Nafziger married Doris Tucker on Aug. 24, 1945, in Los Angeles. They made their home in West Burlington, Iowa, until the family moved to Amarillo in 1974 with Pantex. Mr. Nafziger was employed as an area mechanic at Pantex until his retirement. He had been a resident of Amarillo for the past 31 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ed Nafziger and Dwight Nafziger; and four sisters, Helen Riley, Betty Nafziger, Mary Wagner and JoAn Nafziger. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Stacey Lee Bradley and husband, Watson "Java," of Farmington, N.M.; a son, Ronnie Joe Nafziger and wife, Betty, of Grangeville, Idaho; three sisters, Janet Hagemeier and husband, Richard, and Mildred Waterman, all of Burlington, Iowa, and Nancy Oster of West Burlington; four brothers, Donald Nafziger and wife, Wanda, of Danville, Iowa, Charles Nafziger and wife, Carla, of Oquawka, Ill., Arlie Nafziger and wife, Pat, of Wrightsville, Pa., and Larry Nafziger of West Burlington; four grandchildren, Kurtis Bradley, Quinn Bradley, Kara Akins and husband, Chris, and Joe Nafziger; and two great-grandchildren, Allison and Emily. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Emilio Sanchez Jr. Emilio Sanchez Jr., 18, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005. Rosary will be said at 5 p.m. today in Martin Road Chapel Funeral and Cremation Services, 1505 Martin Road. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Laurence Cathedral with the Rev. Gabriel Cardiel of St. Laurence Cathedral officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Sanchez was born Feb. 26, 1987, in Bryan. He enjoyed his Playstation and listening to music. He was always thoughtful. Survivors include a daughter, Ezeriah Gonsalez of Amarillo; his mother, Francisca Acosta of Amarillo; his father, Emilio Sanchez Sr. of Bryan; five sisters, Tatiana Sanchez and Kathleen Carrasco, both of Amarillo, and April Sanchez, Bridget Sanchez and Viviana Sanchez, all of Bryan; two brothers, Miguel Sanchez of Bryan and Juan Ramirez of Amarillo; his grandmother, Brijida Sanchez of Bryan; and a niece, Cynthia Castillo of Amarillo. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carolyn Marie Wilson Carolyn Marie Wilson, 75, of Amarillo died Friday, Nov. 18, 2005. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Llano Mausoleum Chapel with the Rev. Jim Shelburne of Washington Avenue Christian Church and the Rev. Roy Wheeler officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Mrs. Wilson was born in Seymour on Dec. 8, 1929, to Kate and Leyman Bates. The family moved to Amarillo in 1930, and Carolyn graduated from Amarillo High School in 1948. She married Robert Warner Wilson in Amarillo on July 3, 1948. He died in January 1995. She was a homemaker and secretary in her husband's business, Electronic Parts Co. in Clovis, N.M. She raised four children and had 10 grandchildren. She was a Gold Life Master in Duplicate Bridge, which was an activity she and her husband enjoyed throughout their lives. She was a member of Central Christian Church in Clovis. Survivors include two sons, Stanley Wilson of Amarillo and Britt Wilson of Columbia, S.C.; two daughters, Jan Mercadante of Winter Park, Fla., and Vicky Norman of Irvine, Calif.; and 10 grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174-0001. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Mexico J.C. Clark ANTHONY, N.M. - J.C. Clark, 87, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2005. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery in Canadian, Texas, with Ben Mathers officiating. Arrangements are by Hughs Funeral Home of Canadian. Mr. Clark was born June 23, 1918, in Childress, Texas, to the late Mr. George Clark and Mrs. Emily Mitchell Clark. He married Zona Roberts on May 30, 1942, in Canadian. He moved to Canadian in 1950 from Wheeler, Texas. J.C. and his partner, Jerry McElreath, operated the Mobil Service Station for 18 years before retiring in 1984. He served on the Canadian City Council and Salvation Army for many years. Survivors include his wife; a son, James Clark and wife, Penny, of Amarillo, Texas; a daughter, Barbara Barton and husband, J.D., of Anthony; a sister, Hazel Black of Amarillo; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to the Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 E. Montana, Las Cruces, NM 88005. Sign the online guest register at www.hughsfuneralhome.com. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oklahoma O.B. Robbins OKMULGEE, Okla. - O.B. Robbins, 84, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005. Graveside services with honor and color guard furnished by local VFW were at 11 a.m. Nov. 3 in Fort Gibson National Cemetery in Fort Gibson with the Rev. Mike Kennedy of Baptist Village officiating. Arrangements are by Bradley Funeral Service of Muskogee. Bert Robbins, born March 26, 1921, passed into the arms of the Lord on Oct. 27, 2005. Mr. Robbins was one of America's heroes during World War II, earning a Silver Star, four Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart and many unit citations. He was a member of the 36th Infantry Division, Company H. He served 25 years as station manager of Braniff Airways in Amarillo, Texas, and was a charter member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. In his retirement, he was an artist and a trader of goods. While living at the Baptist Village in Okmulgee, he worshipped there and at First Baptist Church in Beggs. At Mr. Robbins' request, he was interred under the flag of his father, Robert C. Robbins, who served in the 36th Division in World War I. His love and laughter will be missed by all, as he now resides in heaven, bringing the same there. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Sally; and two brothers, Dale and Wayne. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Mary Robbins of Okmulgee; sons, Rocko Robbins of Tulsa and Josh Robbins of Denver; a stepdaughter, Cortney Shaller of Claude, Texas; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elsewhere Ferlean Faye McPherson SWEETWATER - Ferlean Faye McPherson, 89, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, in Fort Worth. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Dorsie Wallace, Christian Science practitioner, officiating. Burial will be in City Cemetery by Warford-Walker Mortuary, 509 N. Hughes St., Amarillo. Mrs. McPherson was born Nov. 20, 1915, in Temple. She was reared in Sweetwater. She married Phill McPherson on Jan. 31, 1942, and he preceded her in death. She retired from the Sweetwater ISD in 1985 after 15 years as a teacher's aide. She was very active in her community and a devoted Christian Scientist. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Laura Burrell on Sept. 28, 2005, in Fort Worth. Survivors include a sister, Bernice Crumrine of Amarillo; a niece and caretaker, LaShawn Matthews-Perry of Arlington; and a number of nephews and nieces. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday, November 20, 2005 SERVICES SERVICES PENDING Dee Burba of Wellington died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005. Adams Funeral Home. Phyllis Rose Campbell, 55, of Amarillo died Friday, Nov. 18, 2005. Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Maureen Tammy Chavez, 60, of Amarillo died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005. Rector Funeral Home Coulter Chapel, 8310 S. Coulter St. Lovie Hartsfield, 72, of Amarillo died Friday, Nov. 18, 2005. Rector Funeral Home Coulter Chapel, 8310 S. Coulter St. Daniel Hernandez, 45, of Amarillo died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005. Angel Funeral Home, 2209 S. Arthur St. Dolly R. Holcomb, 93, of Amarillo died Friday, Nov. 18, 2005, in Conroe. Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Faye Holden, 100, of Pampa died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005. Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Trenton Guy Naron, 34, of Quanah died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005. Smith Funeral Home. Beverly Darnes Rivers, 54, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005. Warford- Walker Mortuary, 509 N. Hughes St. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICES SCHEDULED Laura Ellen "Johnnie" Donaldson, 85, of Pampa died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005, in Canadian. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in First United Methodist Church. Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Berdet "Bert" Miller, 75, of Fritch died Friday, Nov. 18, 2005. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Grace Fellowship Church. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park. Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Victor Valdez, 47, of Dalhart died Friday, Nov. 18, 2005. Prayer vigil will be at 5:30 p.m. today in St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Horizon Funeral Home. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SERVICES TODAY Caren "Faith" Adams, 19, of Borger. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. in First Assembly of God in Fritch. Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Herbert Berner, 76, of Kress. Services will be at 2 p.m. in Kornerstone Funeral Directors Chapel in Tulia. Burial will be in Kress Cemetery. Rita Juarez, 42, of Amarillo. Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. in Angel Funeral Home, 2209 S. Arthur St. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Ron Mangum, 63, of Slaton. Services will be at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery. Englunds Funeral Service. Emilio Sanchez Jr., 18, of Amarillo. Rosary will be said at 5 p.m. in Martin Road Chapel Funeral and Cremation Services, 1505 Martin Road. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Laurence Cathedral. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------