Potter Co. TX - Obits: April 16, 2006
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Amarillo Helen Ione Cooper Smith Helen Ione Cooper Smith, 84, of Amarillo died
Saturday, April 8, 2006. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mrs. Smith was
preceded in death by her husband, Earl R. Smith, and her parents, Clayton and
Nina Cooper. Survivors include three daughters; a son; seven grandchildren;
and five great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, April 16, 2006

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Dennis McCullough Dennis McCullough, 48, of Amarillo died Tuesday, April 11,
2006. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in New Covenant Missionary Baptist
Church with James M. Mims, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Llano
Cemetery by Golden Gate Mortuary, 1415 N. Hughes St. Mr. McCullough was born
in Haskell and attended Amarillo High School. He married Sherry Sutton on
March 26, 2006. Survivors include his wife; his mother, Velma Brown of
Huntington; a sister, Ruby Bates of Huntington; two brothers, Charles
McCullough and Billy McCullough, both of Amarillo; a daughter, Nadiyah
McCullough of Utah; a son, Zakfe McCullough of Lufkin; and three stepsons,
Leon Borden of Denver, and Dameion Sutton and T.J. Sutton, both of Amarillo.
Amarillo Globe-News, April 16, 2006

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William Lee "W.L." Harris Jr. William Lee "W.L." Harris Jr., 89, of Amarillo
died Thursday, April 13, 2006. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Boxwell
Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., with Dr. Chester
O'Brien, associate pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be
in Llano Cemetery. Mr. Harris, our loving "husband, daddy, father-in-law,
granddad and great-granddad" died Thursday, April 13. W.L. was born April 6,
1917, in Amarillo to William L. and Geneva Harris. He grew up working at his
parents grocery business located at 1623 S. Buchanan St. He was a 1935
graduate of Amarillo High School. For 38 years, W.L. worked as an engineer for
the Santa Fe Railway in the Amarillo area and was a member of the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers. From 1958 to 1966, he also operated Harris Paint and
Hardware Store on south Buchanan. He married Evelyn Mincher on Sept. 26, 1937,
in Tulia. They lived in Amarillo and were very proud of their 68 years of
marriage. With Evelyn, W.L. was a longtime member of First Baptist Church,
where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. Upon retirement from
Santa Fe, W.L. and Evelyn built their summer home at Spanish Peaks, Colo. They
dearly enjoyed their many summers together there with family and many good
friends. We would like to give special thanks to the caring staff at BSA
Hospice. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Charles; and a
sister, Virginia Ann. Survivors include his wife; a son, Marvin Harris and
wife, Rose Mary, of Bellingham, Wash.; two daughters, Judith Harris Sandlin
and Jayne Heinen and husband, Pete, all of Amarillo; a brother, Jack Harris of
Lake Dallas; 10 grandchildren, Valerie Boatwright, Jim Sandlin, Adrienne
Barrett, Jordan Harris, Audrey Rayburn, Lindsay Rayburn, Carly Rayburn, Dustin
Heinen, Danielle Heinen and Hunter Heinen; three great-grandchildren, Andrew
Boatwright, Destiny McCollum and Austin Barrett; and several nieces and
nephews. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950,
Amarillo, TX 79176-0001. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the
funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, April 16, 2006

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Ronald John "Bull" Bourland Ronald John "Bull" Bourland, 63, of Amarillo died
Friday, April 14, 2006. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Dana Moore officiating. Private
family burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S.
Georgia St. Mr. Bourland was born in Matador in Motley County on June 22,
1942, to John Blakley Bourland and Genelle Standefer Bourland. During his
early years, he lived at the Frying Pan Ranch in Bushland. He graduated from
high school at Canyon. He served two years in the Army "Big Red One" Division
in Vietnam and was proud to be a veteran. He married Nancy Helton Bourland at
Canyon on Jan. 10, 1975. He "cowboyed" in the Amarillo area and at the
Amarillo Livestock Auction for many years. He loved his life, his family and
his many, many friends. He will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by
his parents, John Bourland and Genelle Lowery. Survivors include his wife; two
daughters, Shannon Bourland Billey and husband, Charles, of Lawton, Okla., and
Stacey Reisert Bourland of Amarillo; two sisters, Judy Burkett and husband,
Ben, of San Antonio and Marilyn Childers and husband, Jim, of Canyon; two
surrogate daughters, Sherri Moran of Hobart, Okla., and Robin Modisette of
Amarillo; and two surrogate grandchildren, Dani and Bradley Modisette. The
family suggests memorials be to VFW Post 1475, 1401 W. Eighth Ave., Amarillo,
TX 79101 or Odyssey Health Care, 6900 W. Interstate 40, Suite 150, Amarillo,
TX 79106. Amarillo Globe-News, April 16, 2006

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Eddie Lee Armer Eddie Lee Armer, 75, of Amarillo died Friday, April 14, 2006.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements
are by Rector Funeral Home Coulter Chapel, 8310 S. Coulter St. Mr. Armer
always lived his life the way he wanted to and never knew a stranger. He was
preceded in death by a son, Bruce Armer in 1995. Survivors include two sons,
Ronnie Armer and wife, Teresa, of Kissee Mills, Mo., and Charles Armer of
Denver; two brothers, J.C. Armer of Mayflower, Ark., and F.J. Armer of Ozark,
Ark.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Sign the online guest
register at www.rectorfuneralhome.com. Amarillo Globe-News, April 16, 2006

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Jack S. Evans Jack S. Evans, 88, of Amarillo died Thursday, April 13, 2006.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Paramount Terrace Christian
Church with the Rev. Roy Wheeler and the Rev. Robert Field officiating.
Private burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S.
Georgia St. Mr. Evans was born Feb. 2, 1918, and grew up in Post. He graduated
from Post High School in 1936 and then married Edith Paul Pinkston. She passed
away in 1974. Mr. Evans was general manager of Hedgecoke Motors and was in the
auto business for more than 55 years. He married Jackie Newman on Aug. 12,
1975, in Amarillo. He was a longtime member of Paramount Terrace Christian
Church and the Amarillo Executive Club. He was also preceded in death by his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Boone Evans; a grandson, Michael Webb on Oct. 2, 1981; a
sister, Marion Wheatley on Sept. 30, 2001; and a daughter, Jacqueline Clark on
June 15, 2005. Survivors include his wife, Jackie; a daughter, Sylvia Webb of
Amarillo; three sons, Kenny Newman of Phoenix, Jeff Newman of Keller and Steve
Newman of Carrollton; two sisters, Nedra Foster of Houston and Joyce Tyer of
Hale Center; three grandchildren, Cathy Sanders, Steve Webb and Doug Clark;
eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. The family
suggests memorials be to Olivia's Angels, in care of BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950
Amarillo, TX 79176 or Paramount Terrace Christian Church, 4000 Mays St.,
Amarillo, TX 79109. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral
home.

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Amarillo Globe-News, April 16, 2006 Zella Lee Zella Lee, 99, of Amarillo died
Wednesday, April 12, 2006. Services will be at 6 p.m. Monday in Warford-Walker
Mortuary Chapel, 509 N. Hughes St., with the Rev. James Foster of Jerusalem
Church of God in Christ officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Ms. Lee
was born July 20, 1906, in Sugar Land to Dennis and Nancy Lee. She was reared
in Sugar Land, where she attended public school. She had been a longtime
resident of Amarillo and worked as a housekeeper. Survivors include a
daughter, Jimmie Henley of Amarillo; a granddaughter, Wanda Henley of
Amarillo; a brother, Fred Lee of Mansfield; and a number of
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, April
16, 2006

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John William Patrick John William Patrick, 64, of Amarillo died Friday, April
14, 2006. Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Monday in Paramount Terrace
Christian Church with the Rev. Bob Schroeder officiating. Private family
burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.
Mr. Patrick was born in Evansville, Ind., to Robert and Rhudelle Patrick.
After serving in the Navy, he began his broadcast career with Marsh Media,
which spanned 33 years. John served not only his country but his community by
participating on various boards and committees. He was a teacher in many ways,
and his advice was sought by friends, family and community leaders. John
cherished the times he spent with his longtime friends pursuing their mutual
love of hunting and spending time outdoors. He was the perfect Daddy and a fun
and playful Papa to the grandchildren he cherished. As a husband, he was an
encouraging and tender companion to his wife, Pat, whom he married on March 1,
1996. After taking retirement from KVII as general sales manager, he and Pat
moved to Santa Fe, N.M., where for seven years they enjoyed the relaxed
atmosphere and company of new friends. They returned to Amarillo to be closer
to family and friends in 2004. Survivors include his wife, Pat Patrick; two
daughters, Bonnie Pennington, her husband, Scott, and their daughter,
Cheyanne, all of Amarillo, and Jennifer Kilburn, her husband, Brian, and their
children, Caz, Rylea and Kyla, all of Amarillo; a son, Chris McDonald, his
wife, Melissa, and their children, Jackson, Andrew, Bobby, Cynthia, Allison,
Tiffany and Jessica, all of Fritch; a sister, Patsy Fox and husband, Donald,
of Amarillo; a sister, Barbara Reger and husband, Tommy, of Eliasville; a
brother, Bobby Patrick of Amarillo; a brother-in-law, Delbert Morgan of
Keller; his mother-in-law, Grace Morgan of Amarillo; several nieces and
nephews; and many loving friends. Amarillo Globe-News, April 16, 2006

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Dana Pike Dana Pike, 54, of Amarillo died Friday, April 14, 2006. Services
will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Amarillo South Church with Ivon Williams Jr.
officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery by Cox Funeral Home,
4180 Canyon Drive. Mr. Pike was born July 9, 1951, in Council Bluffs, Iowa,
and moved to Amarillo in 1970. He graduated from Tascosa High School as well
as Amarillo College and West Texas State University. He worked for more than
25 as a convenience store manager in Amarillo. He worked for Child Protective
Services for seven years and recently earned his five year pin as a counselor
for Texas Rehabilitation Center. Dana loved to fish and was an avid Cub's fan.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Buck Pike in 1985. Survivors include
two daughters, Rachel of Amarillo and Rebecca of San Francisco; his parents,
Harold and Loma Pike of Amarillo; two brothers, Scot Pike and wife, Sandy, and
Dave Pike and wife, Teri, all of Amarillo; two sisters, including his twin,
Debbie Melton and husband, Rickie, of Amarillo and Sue Williams and husband,
Ivon Williams Jr., of Post. The family suggests memorials be to Child
Protective Services Viewing will be from noon to 9 p.m. today at the funeral
home. Amarillo Globe-News, April 16, 2006

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Linda Sue Cassell Linda Sue Cassell, 64, of Amarillo died Thursday, April 13,
2006. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel,
2800 S. Osage St., with Dr. Dana Moore of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church
officiating. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Monday in Lockney Cemetery
in Lockney. Ms. Cassell was a longtime supporter of International Order of the
Rainbow For Girls, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star No. 787 and a
member of the Palo Duro High School Alumni Club. She was a member of Buchanan
Street United Methodist Church. Linda was the cafeteria manager at Palo Duro
High School during the 1970s and 1980s, and was "Nana" to her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Reva McNeill. Survivors
include two daughters, Becky Burrier and husband, Chris, and Cindy Venable and
husband, Kelly, all of Amarillo; a son, David Cassell and wife, Tammy, of
Yellville, Ark.; four granddaughters, Lisa, Sara and Kyla Venable and Addison
Burrier, all of Amarillo; a grandson, Zachary Burrier of Amarillo; and a
sister, Melba King and husband, Wayne, of Gifford, Ill. The family suggests
memorials be to the International Order of the Rainbow For Girls, P.O. Box
797625, Dallas TX 75379-7625 or the American Heart Association, 7272
Greenville Ave., Dallas TX 75231-4596. Sign the online guest register at
www.rectorfuneralhome.com. Amarillo Globe-News, April 16, 2006

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Laura Viola Scott Laura Viola Scott, 88, of Amarillo died Wednesday, April 12,
2006. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Monday in White Deer Cemetery in
White Deer with the Rev. Alan Wilson, pastor of First Baptist Church of White
Deer, officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors,
2800 Paramount Blvd. Mrs. Scott was born Dec. 6, 1917, in White Deer to Katie
McDaniel Holmes and Robert Alva Holmes. She grew up in White Deer and attended
Chillicothe Business College in Missouri before graduating from West Texas
State Teachers College with a business degree in 1942. Mrs. Scott worked at
the Psychiatric Pavilion from 1977 until her retirement 14 years later. She
married Beecher B. Scott on Aug. 18, 1951. He preceded her in death in January
1985. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Robert Don
Holmes. Survivors include two second cousins, Larry Holmes and wife, Darlene,
of Pampa and Donnah Hood of Amarillo; three cousins, Almerene Shipman of
Oklahoma City, and Norma Lutonsky and Loyd McDaniel, both of Elgin, Okla.;
special friends, Terry and Tessie Hays; and special friends and caregivers,
Joseph Ramirez and Andrew Belter. Amarillo Globe-News, April 16, 2006

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Area Vera Mae Davis PAMPA - Vera Mae Davis, 76, died Friday, April 14, 2006.
Vigil services will be at 6 p.m. Monday in Carmichael-Whatley Funeral
Directors Colonial Chapel. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Vincent de
Paul Catholic Church with the Rev. Francisco Perez officiating. Burial will be
in Fairview Cemetery. Mrs. Davis was born Feb. 26, 1930, in Canute, Okla. She
married Clyde Davis on Nov. 23, 1973, in Wheeler. Survivors include her
husband; three daughters, Linda Gayle York of Sugar Hill, Ga., and Brenda
Angel and Llaine Brookshire, both of Pampa; a son, Dwayne Sparks of Pampa; a
stepdaughter, Iris Davis of Pauls Valley, Okla.; two stepsons, Clyde Davis Jr.
of Las Vegas and Larry Davis of Pauls Valley; a sister, Rae Jean Walters of
Amarillo; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The family suggests
memorials be to Vista Care Hospice or a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News,
April 16, 2006

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Robby Harris PAMPA - Robby Harris, 48, died Saturday, April 15, 2006, in
Amarillo. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Central Baptist Church with
the Rev. Rick Parnell, associate pastor, officiating. Burial will be in
Fairview Cemetery by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mr. Harris was born
May 1, 1957, in Pawhuska, Okla. He lived in Pampa most of his life. He played
college baseball at Pratt Junior College and Hayes University in Kansas. He
was a pump mechanic in the oilfield and was a member of Central Baptist
Church. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a loving son, father,
brother and grandfather. Survivors include a daughter, Jessica Carter of North
Salt Lake City, Utah; two sons, Shawn Harris and Kory Harris, both of
Amarillo; three sisters, Terrell Rae Peevy of Alma, Ark., Karen Lynn Peterson
of Hurst and Karla Jean Ledbetter of Amarillo; his father, Stanley Harris of
Pampa; and seven grandchildren. Sign the online guest register at
www.carmichael-whatley.com. Amarillo Globe-News, April 16, 2006

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Suzanna Grajeda PAMPA - Suzanna Grajeda, 42, died Friday, April 14, 2006.
Vigil services will be at 5 p.m. today in Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors
Colonial Chapel. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Monday in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic
Church with the Rev. Francisco Perez officiating. Burial will be in Fairview
Cemetery. Mrs. Grajeda was born April 23, 1963, in Ardmore, Okla. She married
Ricardo Grajeda on March 15, 1985. Survivors include her husband; a daughter,
Jennifer Grajeda of Pampa; four sons, Christofer Grajeda, Richard Grajeda and
Michael Grajeda, all of Pampa, and Steven Soto of Albuquerque, N.M.; three
brothers, Martin Rodriguez of Rome, Ga., John Rodriguez of Oklahoma City and
Victor Rodriguez of Pampa; and a granddaughter. The family suggests memorials
be to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 810 W. 23rd, Pampa, TX 79065.
Amarillo Globe-News, April 16, 2006

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Laura Belle Mayberry SHAMROCK - Laura Belle Mayberry, 95, died Saturday, April
15, 2006. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in First Baptist Church with the
Rev. Mike Martin, pastor, officiating and the Rev. Lloyd Stice and the Rev.
Don Conner assisting. Burial will be in Dozier Cemetery in Dozier by Wright
Funeral Directors. Mrs. Mayberry was born July 29, 1910, in Wapanucka, Okla.,
to William Seth Hinchey and Mary Lily Hinchey. She was the youngest of 10
children and the last survivor of her generation. She was a loving mother and
good homemaker, raising her children in Wheeler and Collingsworth counties.
Early in life, Laura and Clarence Williams were married and had two children,
Dean and Ruth. A few years later, Laura moved to Texas with her children and
soon married William Tatum "Bill" Mayberry. She was preceded in death by her
husband, William in 1968; a grandchild in 1986; a great-grandson; her parents;
five brothers; and four sisters. Survivors include two sons, Dean Williams and
wife, Inez, of Borger and Bill Mayberry and wife, Dot, of Whitefield, Okla.;
six daughters, Ruth Overcast and husband, Melvin, and Oreta Graves and
husband, Bill, all of Shamrock, LaDon Blasingame and Sharon Pardue and
husband, Jay, all of San Angelo, Pat Breeding and husband, Jimmy, of Dozier
and Shirley Stice and husband, Lloyd, of Post; 20 grandchildren, 36
great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren living all across the
country; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends. The family
suggests memorials be to Dozier Cemetery or First Baptist Church Building
Fund. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today and from 8 to 9 a.m. Monday at
the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, April 16, 2006

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Eddie Fred Harmon QUANAH - Eddie Fred Harmon, 55, died Thursday, April 13,
2006. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Quanah Memorial Park with
the Rev. Bobby Spangler officiating. Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home.
Mr. Harmon was born Jan. 18, 1951, in Quanah to Freddie F. Harmon and Opal
Marsh Harmon. He was a former supervisor for North Texas State Hospital Vernon
Campus. Survivors include two daughters, Lori Harmon of Sachse and Michelle
Harmon of Quanah; two sons, Cody Harmon of Quanah and Guy Harmon of Japan; his
father of Quanah; his grandmother, Della Patton of Graham; two sisters, Lesa
Gayle Merrier of Anna and Rose Ellen Risinger of Quanah; a brother, Dannie
Harmon of Hereford; and three grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, April 16,
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Juanita D. Torres DUMAS - Juanita D. Torres, 59, died Friday, April 14, 2006,
in Amarillo. Prayer services will be at 6 p.m. today in Elim Worship Center in
Plainview. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the church with the Rev.
Guadalupe Munoz and the Rev. Roger Munoz officiating. Burial will be in
Plainview Cemetery in Plainview by Lemons Funeral Home of Plainview. Mrs.
Torres was born June 26, 1946, in Del Rio to Jose Moncivais and Altagracia
Castillo Moncivais. She married Salvador Torres in June 1974 in Acuna, Mexico.
Survivors include a son, Juan Castillo of Dallas; seven daughters, Rosa
Jazzazi, Altagracia Castillo, Emily Quintana and Juanita Torres, all of
Oklahoma City, Mary Esther Ogin of Del Rio, Connie DeLaTorre of Dumas and
Patricia Torres of Plainview; a brother, Felipe Escobar of Plainview; two
sisters, Mary Esther Amaya of Lockney and Geneva Armendariz of Wichita Falls;
34 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, April 16,
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Phillip Hunter PERRYTON - Phillip Hunter, 64, died Friday, April 14, 2006.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Victory Family Church with the Rev. Bill
Scheer officiating. Burial will be in Ochiltree Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers
Funeral Home. Mr. Hunter was born Nov. 27, 1941, in Grandfield, Okla. He was a
heavy equipment operator. Survivors include a son, Steve Hunter of Coweta,
Okla.; a daughter, Diane Hunter of Marble Falls; two sisters, Phyllis Smith of
Carrollton and Sandra Amos of Burkburnett; and a brother, Frank Hunter of
Wichita Falls. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Phillip
Hunter Funeral Expenses Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O.
Box 1256, Perryton, TX 79070. Amarillo Globe-News, April 16, 2006

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Elizabeth Ann McAdams Niles DALHART - Elizabeth Ann McAdams Niles, 87, died
Friday, April 14, 2006. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in St. James
Episcopal Church with the Rev. Ken MacKenzie, pastor, officiating. Burial will
be in Memorial Park Cemetery by Horizon Funeral Home. Mrs. Niles was born Feb.
3, 1919, in Fort Worth to James and Ora Gaither McAdams. She married James
Niles in Fort Worth on Sept. 6, 1947. After her husband was ordained a
minister in 1956, they served churches in Dallas for nearly 20 years. In 1975,
James and Elizabeth came to serve St. James Episcopal Church in Dalhart.
Elizabeth was church secretary and a vital part of the ministry. She was a
member and served as president of the Daughters of the King and was also a
member of the Episcopal Church Women. Elizabeth remained in Dalhart after her
husband died in December 1984. She remained an important part of St. James
until her passing. Survivors include a brother, Edgar McAdams and wife, Joyce
A. McAdams, of Fort Worth, and a close friend, Joy Johnson of Dalhart. The
family suggests memorials be to St. James Episcopal Church of Dalhart. Because
of the holiday, the funeral home will be open from 1 to 9 p.m. today for
visitation. Sign the online guest register at www.horizonfuneral.com. Amarillo
Globe-News, April 16, 2006

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John "Ernest" Gilmore HEREFORD - John "Ernest" Gilmore, 86, died Wednesday,
April 12, 2006. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Calvary
Cemetery in Marlin. Arrangements are by Hereford Heritage Funeral Home. Mr.
Gilmore was born Jan. 11, 1920, in Marlin to John Thomas Gilmore and Mary
Angela "Weatherred" Gilmore. He married Tillie Pavelka in October 1957 in
Marlin. Survivors include a son John Gilmore Jr. of Hereford, and two
grandsons. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950,
Amarillo, TX 79105. Amarillo Globe-News, April 16, 2006

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Elsewhere W.D. "Dub" Lowrie FORT WORTH - W.D. "Dub" Lowrie, 87, died Saturday,
April 8, 2006. Services were at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in Greenwood Funeral Home
Chapel with the Rev. Carl Matthews officiating. Mr. Lowrie was born Aug. 17,
1918, at his family home in Hunt County to Walter Dee Lowrie Sr. and Anna
Riley Lowrie. He attended A&M in 1937. He moved to Fort Worth in 1947, where
he was employed by the U.S. Postal Service and retired after 31 years of
service. In 1966, he married Marilyn Eppes of Fort Worth, and they enjoyed
extensive traveling from New England to western Canada to northern Mexico. He
was also an avid gardener. He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years,
Marilyn. Survivors include a daughter, Carla Jo Allen of Fort Worth; a
stepson, John A. Eppes of Reno, Nev.; a grandson, Matthew W. Allen and wife,
Wendy; two granddaughters, Jennifer L. Allen and Courtney Eppes; a
great-grandson, Matthew Blake Allen; a great-granddaughter, Kylie Brook Allen;
two sisters, Annette Stevens and Mozelle Eakens; several nieces, nephews,
great-nieces and great-great-nephews; and good friends, Mike and Tena Lutz.
Amarillo Globe-News, April 16, 2006

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Naomi Barnett GLEN ROSE - Naomi Barnett, 81, died Monday, April 10, 2006.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Rose Hill Cemetery in Tulia.
Arrangements are by Wiley Funeral Home. Mrs. Barnett was born April 21, 1924,
in Stratford, Okla., to Harry and Addie Blackburn Carroll. She was a member of
the VFW Auxiliary in Canyon and served as president for one term. She loved
gardening and painting shoes and shirts. She was a member of First Assembly of
God Church in Glen Rose, where she was very active. She was preceded in death
by her parents; her husband; and a daughter, Linda Sue Burns-Johnson.
Survivors include a son, Donald Carroll of Tulia; a daughter, Kathy Daniels of
Brownfield; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Richard
Carroll of Portales, N.M., and Clay Carroll of Wink; three sisters, Jimmie
Ruth Matney and Ikie Miller, both of Glen Rose, and Christina Ann Carroll of
Bonham; and several nieces, nephews and extended family. Amarillo Globe-News,
April 16, 2006

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Melba Winona Robinett Burleson LUBBOCK - Melba Winona Robinett Burleson, 81,
formerly of Friona, died Wednesday, April 12, 2006. A prayer in her memory
will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the altar of First Baptist Church in Friona led by
the Rev. Mark Stovall. Burial will be in Friona Cemetery in Friona by
Blackwell Funeral Home of Friona. Mrs. Burleson and her husband, T.I., were
former Sunday school teachers. Survivors include a daughter, Kay Burleson Cash
of Lubbock; a sister, Ada Gant of Clovis, N.M.; a grandson; and a
great-grandson. The family suggests memorials be to Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center Garrison Institute on Aging, 6630 S. Quaker, Suite F,
Lubbock, TX 79413 or the Sears-Methodist Garrison Geriatric Education and Care
Center, 3710 Fourth St., Lubbock, TX 79415. Amarillo Globe-News, April 16,
2006

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John Henry Harnly SEATTLE - John Henry Harnly, 98, died Tuesday, March 21,
2006. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 29 in Pampa First
Methodist Church in Pampa, Texas, with a reception following. Mr. Harnly was
born Dec. 20, 1907, in McPherson, Kan. He moved to Gray County, Texas, in 1930
where he farmed and taught school. He was active in the Methodist churches in
Miami and Pampa. He was also active in the Groundwater Conservation District,
Texas Wheatgrowers Association, the National Wheatgrowers Association, Texas
Grain Sorghum Association, CO-OP and Gray County politics. He also was an
inventor. Survivors include a daughter, Sarah Davidson of Kent; two sons,
Henry Harnly of Cuchara, Colo., and Lawrence Pickens of Amarillo, Texas; 11
grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to
McPherson College, Harnly Garden, P.O. Box 1402, McPherson, KS 67460. Amarillo
Globe-News, April 16, 2006

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Billie Catherine Pipkin SPRINGERVILLE, ARIZ. - Billie Catherine Pipkin, 73,
died Thursday, March 23, 2006. Memorial services were Tuesday in Burnham
Mortuary in Eagar. Mrs. Pipkin was born Jan. 1, 1933, in Dumas, Texas, to
Peter Brooke and Jessie Marjorie Crabb. She was active in Calvary Baptist
Church in Dumas. Survivors include five sons, Pete Pipkin of Sunray, Texas,
Lance Pipkin of Phoenix, Milton Pipkin and Jimmy Pipkin, both of Utah, and
Walter Pipkin of Montana; three daughters, Patricia Dietz of Austell, Ga.,
Martha Dixon of St. Johns and Pauline Smith of Florida; a brother, Steve of
Odessa, Texas; three sisters, Belinda Foreman of Dumas, Marjorie Sweigart of
Montezuma, N.M., and Mary Jane Allred of Deleon; and many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity.
Amarillo Globe-News, April 16, 2006

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Georgia Cecile Kirksey AUSTIN - Georgia Cecile Kirksey, 80, died Thursday,
April 13, 2006. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in New Life Church.
Arrangements are by Cook-Walden Capital Parks Funeral Home. Mrs. Kirksey was
born April 28, 1925, in Brazilton, Kan. She lived in Amarillo and Odessa prior
to moving to Austin in 1989. Mrs. Kirksey enjoyed a 46-year career with the
Santa Fe Railway and served as past president of National Railway Business
Women. She was known as an expert telegraph operator. During the last several
years of her life, Mrs. Kirksey found great pleasure in working as a teacher
and chapel director of the one- and two-year-olds at Hyde Park Baptist
Preschool and as a Sunday school worker at New Life United Pentecostal Church.
She cheerfully served the Lord and lived life to the fullest, driving, working
and helping us all up until two days before her passing. A beloved sister,
mother, grandmother and friend, her unconditional love was felt by all. She
truly lived by Psalm 17:17, "A friend loveth at all times..." She was preceded
in death by her parents, Victor and Leatha Dickinson, and two brothers,
Carroll and Ronnie Dickinson. Survivors include a sister, Elaine Mott of
Alamosa, Colo.; a son, Earl Clay Kirksey Jr. of Austin; a daughter, Cecelia
Wampler and husband, Wayland, of Austin; a granddaughter, Amber Booker of
Watauga; six grandsons, Thomas Celey, Johnny Celey and wife, Julie, Lance
Kirksey and wife, Kristi, Brent Wampler and wife, Cindra, Shane Wampler and
Cameron Wampler; 10 great-grandchildren, Brianna, Makayla and Derek Booker,
Kelton and Kayla Kirksey, Madison Celey, Alexandria and Logan Wampler and
Michael and Christopher Celey; a host of nieces and nephews; and friends and
church family. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Amarillo Globe-News, April 16, 2006


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Services Pending

John Abernethy, 56, of Amarillo died Saturday, April 15, 2006. Cox Funeral
Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.

Mary Bell, 84, of Clovis, N.M., died Saturday, April 15, 2006. Muffley Funeral
Home.

Robert B. Evans, 74, of Big Spring died Friday, April 14, 2006. Rix Funeral
Directors of Hereford.

Mollie E. Luckel, 96, of Bolder, Colo., died Friday, April 14, 2006, in
Amarillo. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd., Amarillo.

Trinidad Ramirez, 83, of Amarillo died Friday, April 14, 2006. Rector Funeral
Home Osage Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St.

Richard Lewis Smith, 33, of Amarillo died Saturday, April 15, 2006. Schooler
Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Services Scheduled

Donald Ray Lacey, 67, of Grand Junction, Colo., formerly of Dumas, died
Friday, April 14, 2006. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in
Morrison Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel in Dumas.

Esteban Lopez, 22, of Clovis, N.M., died Thursday, April 13, 2006. Rosary will
be said at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe. Mass will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday in the church. Muffley Funeral Home.

Kadie Janelle Duran/Salas, infant daughter of Destiny Salas and Jerry Duran of
Clovis, N.M., died Thursday, April 13, 2006. Graveside services will be at 9
a.m. Monday in Mission Garden of Memories. Muffley Funeral Home.

Reynaldo Soria Sr., 79, of Hereford died Friday, April 14, 2006. Services will
be at 2 p.m. Monday in Rix Funeral Directors Chapel. Burial will be in West
Park Cemetery.

Johnnie Lou "Jan" Spikes, 65, of Clovis, N.M., died Thursday, April 13, 2006.
Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in The Chapel. A wake will be from
6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. Services
will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodlawn
Cemetery in Hughes Springs. Muffley Funeral Home. Services Today

Catherine Mable Colston, 89, of Dumas. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. in
Dumas Cemetery. Morrison Funeral Directors.

Suzanna Grajeda, 42, of Pampa. Vigil services will be at 5 p.m. in
Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors Colonial Chapel. Mass will be at 2 p.m.
Monday in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Burial will be in Fairview
Cemetery.

Juanita D. Torres, 59, of Dumas. Prayer services will be at 6 p.m. in Elim
Worship Center in Plainview. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the church.
Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery in Plainview. Lemons Funeral Home of
Plainview.