Potter Co. TX - Obits: March 18, 2006 ============================================================= 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 Saturday, March 18, 2006 Area Jennie Lee Lehman FRITCH - Jennie Lee Lehman, 90, died Thursday, March 16, 2006, in Panhandle. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Trinity Lutheran Church in Borger with the Rev. Steven Misch, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in The Garden of Good Shepherd in Westlawn Memorial Park by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Fritch. Mrs. Lehman was born Dec. 8, 1915, in Woodward, Okla. She was a teacher for all eight grades in Woodward before her marriage. Survivors include two sons, Herman Lehman of Blanchard, Okla., and Melvin Lehman of Fritch; two daughters, Sue Ann Broadaway of Fritch and Anita Brown of Blanchard; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to St. Ann's Nursing Home, P.O. Box 1179, Panhandle, TX 79068 or to the Fritch Aquatic Museum. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arthur "Grandpa" Stokes FRIONA - Arthur "Grandpa" Stokes, 90, died Friday, March 17, 2006. Services will be at 3 p.m. today in Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Cecil Golden, interim pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Friona Cemetery by Blackwell Funeral Home of Friona. Mr. Stokes was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Friona. Survivors include four sons, Gordon Stokes of Arlington, Johnny Stokes of Clovis, N.M., Jerry Zachary of Woodward, Okla., and Gene Zachary of Friona; three daughters, Sylvia Gibson of Friona, Shirley Harris of Fort Worth and Ruthie Hardin of Friona; a sister, Myrtle Barrett of Shawnee, Okla.; 18 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Calvary Baptist Church, Prairie Acres Nursing Home of Friona or Odyssey Health Care, 6900 W. Interstate 40, Suite 150 Amarillo, TX 79106. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Imelda Wesley TULIA - Imelda Wesley, 77, died Thursday, March 16, 2006. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Sunday in Kornerstone Funeral Directors Chapel. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Church of the Holy Spirit with the Rev. Tony Neusch, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Name Church Cemetery in Happy. Mrs. Wesley was born Oct. 24, 1928, in Nazareth. She grew up and attended schools in Ralph Switch, Happy and Canyon. She married Delbert Wesley on March 5, 1946, in Happy. They lived in Levelland, Enochs and Happy before moving to Tulia in 1958. She worked for Piggly Wiggly, B&R and Joe Bob's Grocery stores in the meat market department for 20 years. She retired in 1993. She was a member of Church of the Holy Spirit. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Olive Lange; three brothers, George Lange, Joe Lange and Albert Lange; and two sisters, Sister Agnes Imelda and Sister Mary Michael. Survivors include her husband, Delbert Wesley of Tulia; a daughter and son-in- law, Kathy and Refugio Benavidez of Clarendon; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Mary Wesley of Lubbock and Ricky and Teresa Wesley of Amarillo; two sisters, Edith Irlbeck and Mary Johnson, both of Tulia; four grandchildren and spouses, Brian and Lyndetta Archer and Kincy and Lydia Wesley, all of Amarillo, and Sierra Benavidez and Mariah Benavidez, both of Clarendon; three great-grandchildren, Tatum Wesley, Emma Archer and Bella Archer, all of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to Tulia Health & Rehabilitation Center, 714 S. Austin St., Tulia, TX 79088. Sign the online guest book at www.kornerstonefunerals.com. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amarillo Helen Elizabeth Gerwig Helen Elizabeth Gerwig, 77, of Amarillo died Thursday, March 16, 2006. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Mrs. Gerwig was born Feb. 10, 1929, in Kaska, Pa., to Stephen and Kathryn Harding. She lived in Amarillo since 1962 and worked as the manager of Olan Mills for numerous years. Survivors include a son, Dr. Wayson Gerwig and wife Debbie of Lubbock; a brother, Don Stonionis of Amarillo; and three grandchildren, Chris Gerwig and wife Cheri of Dallas, Michael Gerwig of Dallas and Kathryn Gerwig of Lubbock. The family suggests memorial be to the Arthritis Foundation, P.O. Box 7669, Atlanta, GA 30357-0669. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Margaret R. Graham Yarbrough Margaret R. Graham Yarbrough, 88, of Amarillo died Friday, March 17, 2006. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Llano Cemetery Mausoleum with the Rev. Donna Johnston of First United Methodist Church of Canyon officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Margaret was born June 9, 1917, in Quitaque to Joseph and Lucille Ross Graham. She married Woodrow W. Yarbrough on Jan. 1, 1938, in Amarillo. She worked for the J.C. Penney Co. for many years. The joys of Margaret's life were her husband, her children, grandchildren, neighbors, friends and her church. Every morning would begin with a long, brisk walk throughout her neighborhood where she'd encounter many neighbors with whom she'd take a moment to speak. She was an excellent home-style cook yet she also enjoyed trying new and challenging recipes. Her grandchildren will always remember her as an active part of their lives. She taught them to ride their bicycles, she made their favorite foods and she always took time to attend their games or school activities. In 1993, Margaret was honored by Quitaque as their Homecoming Queen during their biannual reunion. She was a member of San Jacinto United Methodist Church for more than 62 years where she was also a member of the Wesley Comrades Sunday School Class and sang in the choir. Always a good neighbor and friend, Margaret could be depended on to help out whenever needed. Margaret was preceded in death only three weeks ago by her beloved husband of more than 68 years, Woody, on Feb. 23, 2006. A sister, Frances Moore; and two brothers, Marcellus "Bo" Graham and Marcus Graham also preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Janice Cranmer and husband Walter of Canyon; a son, Mark Yarbrough and wife Sandy of Amarillo; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be to a charity of choice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Frances A. Williamson Frances A. Williamson, 85, of Amarillo died Thursday, March 9, 2006. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. today in St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Rev. Perry Hunsaker, associate pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery by Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors Bell Avenue Chapel, 5400 S. Bell St. Mrs. Williamson was born May 21, 1920, in Bexington, Iowa. She graduated from Northwest Texas Hospital School of Nursing in 1945 and worked at Northwest Texas Hospital Pediatrics Unit for 20 years. She later worked as a school nurse for Amarillo Independent School District until her retirement. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Mrs. Williamson married C. L. Williamson in 1946. He preceded her in death in 1989. Survivors include a daughter, Micki Simms of Houston; and a son, Timothy Williamson. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice and Life Enrichment Center, P. O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- William Lee "Bill" Baack William Lee "Bill" Baack, 74, of Amarillo died Wednesday, March 15, 2006. Military graveside services will be Wednesday in Johnstown Memorial Cemetery in Johnstown, Pa. Arrangements are by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Mr. Baack was born Aug. 13, 1931, in Abilene, was raised there and was a graduate of Abilene High School. He entered the U.S. Army when he was 17 years old. He served two tours in Korea and served two tours in Vietnam. He was awarded the Purple Heart as well as the Bronze Star. He retired from the Army as a master sergeant in 1971 after serving 21 years. He married Ann Kauffman in 1953. She passed away in 1984. Mr. Baack lived in Oklahoma City from 1978 until moving to Amarillo in 1984. He loved to read westerns and loved being "Pop" to his family. He was a Baptist. Survivors include two sons, Bob Baack of Amarillo and B.J. Baack of Calgary, Alberta; a daughter, Barbara Buster of Choctaw, Okla.; a brother, Fred Baack of Paris; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elsewhere John Peyton Perkins Sr. LITTLE ROCK, ARK. - John Peyton Perkins Sr., 79, died Thursday, March 16, 2006. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth with the Rev. M. L. Moser Jr. and Pator Cory Ramirez officiating. Burial will be in Channing, Texas, next to his mother and father. John Peyton Perkins Sr., 79, of Little Rock, was gently called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 16, 2006. He is now rejoicing with his parents, Pearl McLaughlin Perkins and Silas Perkins who preceded him in death. He was an active member of Central Baptist Church in Little Rock and a 50-year member of IBEW. He attended Texas A&M before going into the Navy to serve in World War II. He was a dairy farmer and personnel manager for A.O. Smith, Inland. He loved people and enjoyed fishing and will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Survivors include his wife, Jackie Perkins; his children, John Perkins Jr. and wife Kathy of Memphis, Tenn., James D. Perkins and wife Mary Beth of Seattle, Warren K. Perkins and Jeffery K. Perkins of Collierville, Tenn., Lovey S. Broomas Jr. and wife Crickett of Hensley and Melissa Curtis and husband Dwight of Fayetteville; his grandchildren, Dennis Perkins, Amy Perkins, John Peyton Perkins III, Scott Perkins and Cristina Broomas; Patty Knox; and numerous cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Arkansas Cancer Research Center, 4301 W. Markham, Slot 623, Little Rock, AR 72204 or Central Baptist Church, 15601 Taylor Loop Road, Little Rock, AR 72212. Visitation will be from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Sign the online guest book at www.griffinleggett.com. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Mexico Carmen C. Garcia "Concha" LOGAN, N.M. - Carmen C. Garcia "Concha," 58, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006, in Dallas. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Sunday in San Antonio Catholic Church. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10 a.m. Monday in San Antonio Catholic Church with the Rev. Leo Padget of San Antonio Catholic Church as celebrant. Burial will be in the family plot of Logan Cemetery. Carmen Garcia was born July 7, 1947, in Logan. She was a member of San Antonio Catholic Church in Logan. She was a caregiver for the elderly in the Logan and surrounding areas. She was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Garcia; and her father, Juan L. Cordova. Survivors include her husband, Fermin Garcia of Logan; two daughters, Donna Rivera and Michael and Diana Garcia, all of Logan; her mother Tomasita D. Cordova of Logan; two sisters, Kate Moore of Kansas City, Mo., and Louisa Trujillo of Albuquerque; three brothers, Juanito Cordova and Henry Cordova, both of Logan, and Lawrence Cordova of Tucumcari. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday, March 18, 2006 Services Services Pending Ruth Cooper, 91, of Stratford died Thursday, March 16, 2006. Morrison Funeral Directors. Kimberly J. Cornelius, 38, of Amarillo died Thursday, March 16, 2006. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Bell Sweatt Hughes, 78, of Estelline died Friday, March 17, 2006. Hughs Funeral Home of Memphis. Lee Marchman, 42, of Borger died Friday, March 17, 2006. Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Thongpane Touisithiphonexay, 42, of Amarillo died Friday, March 17, 2006. Blackburn-Shaw Martin Road Chapel, 1505 Martin Road. Roxanne Whitley, 63, of Amarillo died Friday, March 17, 2006. Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Services Scheduled Mark A. Buzzard, 75, of Pampa died Tuesday, March 14, 2006, in Yuma, Ariz. Masonic graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Fairview Cemetery by Pampa Masonic Lodge No. 966 AF&AM. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Bobby Carroll, 57, of Amarillo died Wednesday, March 15, 2006. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in First Assembly of God. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Charles E. Harris, 80, of Pampa died Thursday, March 16, 2006, in Albuquerque, N.M. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Mary Ellen & Harvester Church of Christ. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery with military honors presented by the U. S. Marine Corps. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Maurine Hopkins, 88, of Amarillo died Friday, March 17, 2006. Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday in the chapel of First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Bill McCullar, 72, of Sunray died Friday, March 17, 2006. Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday in New Life Fellowship in Sunray. Burial will be in Lane Memorial Cemetery in Sunray. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. Ross M. Thomas, 56, of Amarillo died Thursday, March 16, 2006. Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schooler-Gordon Bell Avenue Chapel, 5400 S. Bell St. Services Today Betty Jane Curry, 82, of Amarillo. Services will be at 2 p.m. in Callison- Lough Funeral Home Chapel in Bentonville, Ark. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Fayetteville National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Ark. Local arrangements are by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. May Beth Smith Davis, 90, of San Angelo. A funeral service honoring her life will be at 10 a.m. in Johnson's Funeral Home. Melvin Carrol Fitzgerald, 81, of Clovis, N.M. Burial will be at 11 a.m. CST in Plains Cemetery in Plains, Texas, by Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis. Leland Gray, 82, of Clayton, N.M. Services will be at 11 a.m. in Hass Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Clayton Memorial Cemetery. Virginia Hensroth, 75, of Amarillo. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery North Mausoleum, 6969 E. Interstate 40. Douglas Wayne Holland, 48, of Las Cruces, N.M. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. in Community United Methodist Church in High Rolls Mountain Park, (Haynes Canyon Road). Gary Dean Kay, 60, of Fritch. Services will be at 10 a.m. in First Southern Baptist Church. Burial will be in Stinnett Cemetery by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Fritch. Jennie Lee Lehman, 90, of Fritch. Services will be at 2 p.m. in Trinity Luthern Church in Borger. Burial will be in The Garden of Good Shepherd in Westlawn Memorial Park by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Fritch. Anna Lee Morgan, 88, of Amarillo. Services will be at 2 p.m. in St. John Baptist Church. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Warford-Walker Mortuary, 509 N. Hughes St. Betty June Oney, 71, of Amarillo. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. in Kingswood United Methodist Church. Private burial was in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mildred Irene Pafford, 87, of Guymon, Okla. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. in Elmhurst Cemetery. Arrangements are by Bunch-Roberts Funeral Home. Harriett L. Rarick, 82, of Amarillo. Services will be at 2 p.m. in Paramount Terrace Christian Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Marie P. Smith, 91, of Amarillo. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. in Llano Mausoleum Chapel. Arrangements are by Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Charles Lynn Stanford, 58, of Perryton. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton. Private burial will be in Ochiltree Cemetery. Fay Tibbs, 59, of Amarillo. Services will be 3:30 p.m. in First Nazarene Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors Bell Avenue Chapel, 5400 S. Bell St. Michael Shane Trainer, 8-month-old son of Christy and Tobey Trainer of Amarillo. Services will be at 1 p.m. in Southwest Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Llano Cemetery East by Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 E. Interstate 40. Herman Albert Jack Will, 94, of Skellytown. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. in White Deer Church of Christ. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa. Frances A. Williamson, 85, of Amarillo. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. in Saint Paul United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery by Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors Bell Avenue Chapel, 5400 S. Bell St. Ruth Witt, 93, of Perryton. Services will be at 2 p.m. in First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Ochiltree Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton. ---