Potter Co. TX - Obits: May 7, 2006
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Amarillo Globe-News 
Obituaries 
Sunday, May 7, 2006

Amarillo
Oma Savannah Royal Scholl
Oma Savannah Royal Scholl, 94, of Amarillo died Friday, May 5, 2006.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Crestview Memorial Park
Cemetery in Wichita Falls with the Rev. Brett Coe of First Christian
Church in Wichita Falls officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler
Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mrs. Scholl was born in Burkburnett.
She married G.J. Scholl in Wichita Falls in 1934. He passed away in
1968. Mrs. Scholl was a homemaker. She moved to Amarillo 10 years ago to
be closer to her family. She cherished her family and will be dearly
missed by all who knew and loved her. Survivors include two daughters,
Sarah Sue Scholl of Amarillo and Brenda Ann Scholl of Temple; two sons,
Conrad Joseph Scholl of Lincoln, Neb., and Robert Guy Scholl of
Amarillo; a sister, Ruby Dell Mhoon of Albuquerque, N.M.; a brother, Lee
Ray Royal of Dallas; 15 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. The
family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity.
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Pascual M. Alarcon Pascual M. Alarcon, 94, of Amarillo died Friday, May
5, 2006. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today in Boxwell Brothers Funeral
Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., with Monsignor Harold Waldo
officiating. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Laurence Cathedral
with the Rev. Gabriel Cardiel, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in
Llano Cemetery. Mr. Alarcon was born Oct. 23, 1911, in Durango, Mexico.
He had been a farmer and member of St. Laurence Cathedral. Survivors
include six sons, Humberto Alarcon and Elmer Alarcon, both of Santa
Anna, Calif., Pasqual Alarcon of Pomana, Calif., Eduardo Alarcon of
Juarez, Chihuahua, Roberto Alarcon of Chihuahua and Alfredo Alarcon of
Amarillo; three daughters, Amalia Banda of Juarez, Ana Maria Santos of
El Paso and Evangelina Moreno of Orange, Calif.; 40 grandchildren; 88
great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
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Margaret Blanche Strother Williams Margaret Blanche Strother Williams,
80, of Amarillo, formerly of Stinnett, died Thursday, May 4, 2006.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Stinnett Cemetery in
Stinnett with the Rev. Leonard Forsythe, pastor of Bible Baptist Church
in Borger, officiating. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Directors of
Borger. Mrs. Williams died Thursday in Amarillo after a brief illness.
Mrs. Williams was born Oct. 12, 1925, in El Paso to Hiram and Blanche
Meredith Strother. She spent her childhood in West Virginia before
coming to Stinnett, graduating from Stinnett High School in 1945.
Margaret married Edgar Verne Williams in Stinnett in 1950. They owned
and operated the Gulf service station there. She also worked for the
ASCS office in Stinnett, where she worked with many farmers in the
region. Margaret and Edgar were active ham radio operators with friends
around the world. She was also a member of Eastern Star for many years.
After her husband's death in 1996, Margaret moved to the Continental
Retirement Center in Amarillo. She later lived at the Harrington
Assisted Living Center. She was preceded in death by her parents; her
husband; and three brothers, Lloyd, Charles and Frederick Strother.
Survivors include a son, Henry Williams and wife, Susie, of Eagle, Wis.;
a daughter, Leanna Cole and husband, Steven V., of Amarillo; a brother,
Paul Strother and wife, Frances, of Nederland; two grandchildren, Amy
Williams and Di of Austin and Shawn Williams and Krista of Waukesha,
Wis.; a cousin, James W. Strother and Lady of Keyes, Okla.; and several
nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite
charity. The body will be available for viewing from Monday until 10
a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home in Borger.
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William S. Brown III William S. Brown III, 62, of Amarillo died
Thursday, May 4, 2006. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in The
Church at Quail Creek with Dr. Stan Coffey, Trent Sisemore and Jack Lowe
officiating. Private burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by
Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mr. Brown was born May 23,
1943, in Los Angeles. He moved to Amarillo during his youth and later
earned a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial education from West
Texas State University. He married his first wife, Joyce LaNell Inman,
on June 29, 1963. After many happy years together, Joyce passed away on
July 18, 1992. He was the owner of S & L Supply Co., Inc. dedicating his
expertise to serving his many clients for more than 30 years. He married
Jo Marie Wells on May 23, 1998, and opened his heart to her and her
family. Bill served Amarillo in many areas. He was a member and past
president of the Amarillo Executive Association and was on the board of
the Tascosa Country Club, where he enjoyed tennis and golf. As a
longtime mentor for the HOSTS program of the Amarillo Independent School
District, he expressed his belief in the potential of youth. Bill lived
his faith through his service to the Kairos Prison Ministry, where he
contributed many weekends to bringing prisoners to Christ. His zest for
life resonated through every aspect of his nature. In his younger years,
he devoted his time to racing motorcycles, where he met friends he
cherished. He was passionate about his faith and optimistic about
humanity. He never worried about the future, because he knew, as he
often said, "it had all been decided" by the Lord. Bill was a devoted
family man, a role model to countless people in the community. His
gentle spirit and wise counsel provided a legacy that continues in the
lives he has touched. Because of Bill's strength of faith and character,
a friend commented he had never seen a man who was so at peace.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Jo Marie Brown; a devoted daughter,
Stephenie LaNell Brown and fiance, Carey Owen, of Amarillo; his father,
William S. Brown, Jr. and wife, June, of San Diego; and two sisters,
Judith Popp and husband, John, of New Lenox, Ill., and Laura Brown of
San Diego. He was also joined in love to two sons, Scott Wells and wife,
Sheila, of Montgomery and Gary Wells and fiancee, Dawn Taylor, of
Canyon; a daughter, Rachel Wells and fiance, Gus Price, of Amarillo; and
two grandchildren, Bree and Britton Wells, both of Canyon. The family
suggests memorials be to the Harrington Cancer Center, 1500 Wallace
Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106 or Kairos Prison Ministry, P.O. Box 9308,
Tyler, TX 75711.
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Elijah Jay James Adler Elijah Jay James Adler, infant son of Roxanne
Adler of Amarillo, died Friday, May 5, 2006. Graveside services will be
at 2 p.m. Monday in Llano East Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cox Funeral
Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Elijah was born May 5. Survivors include his
mother and his grandmother, Cassie Stewart of Brownwood.
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J.C. Adams J.C. Adams, 89, of Amarillo died Thursday, May 4, 2006.
Graveside services were held in Llano Cemetery with Dr. Carey Skinner of
Trinity Baptist Church officiating. Masonic rites were performed by Palo
Duro Masonic Lodge No. 1239. Arrangements were by Schooler Funeral Home,
4100 S. Georgia St. Mr. Adams was born in Dalhart to H.W. and Maudie
Adams on July 22, 1916. He graduated from Lelia Lake High School and
married Jo Urton in Clovis, N.M. Mr. Adams was one of the early
plumbing, heating and air conditioning contractors in Amarillo. He
actively participated in the daily operations of the business until his
death. As a charter member and past president of the South Amarillo
Kiwanis Club, he gladly served this community. He also was a 32nd Degree
Mason. As a pilot, he had a passion for flying and held a private
instrument and a twin rating. He and his wife currently attended Trinity
Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a sister, Estelle Brandt.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Robert E. Adams and wife, Susan, of
Amarillo; and a brother, E.L. Adams and wife, Helen, of Russellville,
Ark. The family suggests memorials be to the Shriners Children's Houston
Hospital, 6977 Main, Houston, TX 77030-3701.
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Rayburn Flippo Rayburn Flippo, 90, of Amarillo died Friday, May 5, 2006.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Cornerstone Baptist Church with
the Rev. Jerry Coffman, the Rev. Coy Wiley and the Rev. Anthony
Pennington officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery by
Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Mr. Flippo was
born Oct. 26, 1915, to Benjamin and Ina Flippo in Maysville, Okla. He
served with the 18th Engineers during World War II, from 1941 to 1945.
He married Dell Anderson on Dec. 24, 1944. Rayburn worked for
Southwestern Drug Co. for 33 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of
Cornerstone Baptist Church. Rayburn was an avid golfer, shooting his age
123 times. He also enjoyed watching his grandsons play various sporting
events. Survivors include his wife; a son, Danny and wife, Sharon; two
grandsons, Dustin of Amarillo and Devin of Plano; two brothers, James
and wife, Evon, of Pampa and Graydon and Kathryn of Bakersfield, Calif.;
an aunt, Dollie Cruce of Santa Cruz, Calif.; and a number of nieces and
nephews. The family suggests memorials be to Cornerstone Baptist Church,
4400 Crockett St., Amarillo, TX 79110.
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Cleo E. Vaughn Cleo E. Vaughn, 97, of Amarillo died Thursday, May 4,
2006. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in First Baptist Church Chapel
with Dr. Howard K. Batson and Dr. Winfred Moore, Pastor Emeritus,
officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Schooler Funeral Home,
4100 S. Georgia St. Mr. Vaughn was born Sept. 22, 1908, in Mangum,
Okla., to Sterling Edmond Vaughn and Mary Elizabeth Vaughn. He married
Ruby N. Moseley on Oct. 19, 1935. On Oct. 19, 2005, Paul Harvey's news
broadcast told of the Vaughn's 70th wedding anniversary worldwide. Mr.
Vaughn lived in Amarillo for 67 years. Cleo went to work as a plumber's
helper in 1939 for Plains Plumbing, Inc. of Amarillo. He worked hard to
become a licensed plumber. Cleo founded Vaughn Plumbing at 917 S. Pierce
St. in October 1942. Over the next 33 years, God blessed him richly in
becoming a mechanical contractor of the highest order. Cleo contracted
many large projects at West Texas State University, Western Plaza
Shopping Mall, Caprock High School, etc. He was a 32nd Degree Mason.
Cleo and his beloved wife, Ruby, had a great heart for Christian
evangelistic missions. Cleo became a deacon at Pierce Street Baptist in
the early 1940s. Cleo and Ruby began their mission work at Industrial
City Baptist Mission in east Amarillo. The couple continued with their
mission work at Buchanan Street Baptist, Roberts Street Mission and
Friendship Baptist and were co-founders of Highland Baptist Church in
Amarillo. In their later years, they worked with First Baptist Church of
Amarillo Singles' Department, and also with the Marriage Enrichment
Program. Cleo was a deacon emeritus of First Baptist Church of Amarillo.
God granted him a long and useful life in God's service. Now the Lord
has called him home to be reunited with Ruby, the love of his life. He
was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruby, two months ago; a
brother, Leodus; and a sister, Odessa. Survivors include a son, Joe
Vaughn of Amarillo; two brothers: J.C. Vaughn of Fort Walton Beach,
Fla., and S.E. Vaughn of Lodi, Calif.; a sister, Juanita Aiman of
Riverside, Calif.; a sister-in-law, Beatrice Bowers of Amarillo; three
grandchildren, David Vaughn and Barry Vaughn and wife, Myra, all of
Amarillo and Melanie Silva and husband, Antonio, of Denver; four
great-grandchildren, Melissa Bowyer, Christi DeBusk, Robert Vaughn and
Stephen Vaughn; and three great-great-grandchildren, Brennan, Hudson and
Aubrey. The family suggests memorials be to Gideons International Bible
Society, 2200 S.W. Seventh Ave., Amarillo, TX 79106.
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Janie "MO" Plaster Janie "MO" Plaster, 48, of Amarillo died Thursday,
May 4, 2006. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in N.S. Griggs &
Sons Funeral Directors Pioneer Chapel, 2615 Paramount Blvd., with Rusty
Dickerson of St. Paul United Methodist Church officiating. Mrs. Plaster
was born Oct. 9, 1957, in Fort Worth and raised in Amarillo. She married
Rick Plaster on May 8, 1988, in Amarillo. During the summer months she
loved her work as a wrangler/search and rescue in Platoro, Colo. Her
enjoyment in life was her family and her love for animals. She will be
greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her
father, James Holman, in 2003. Survivors include her husband; three
daughters, Casei Holman and April Mahaffey both of Amarillo, and Whitney
Tolbert and husband, Shadd, of Fort Worth; a son, David Howard of
Amarillo; her mother, Veda Holman of Amarillo; three grandchildren,
Caylee, Kaden and Paige; and extended family. The family suggests
memorials be to Panhandle Safe Haven Equine Rescue, 1809 Plateau Lane,
Amarillo, TX 79106.
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Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Emmerson Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Emmerson, 89,
of Amarillo died Tuesday, May 2, 2006. No services are scheduled at this
time. Arrangements are by N.S. Griggs & Sons Funeral Directors, 2615
Paramount Blvd. Mrs. Emmerson was born April 27, 1917, in Kansas City,
Mo., to Elizabeth Raymond Hecker and Freidrich Hecker. She married James
A. Emmerson Sr. on March 28, 1947, in Topeka, Kan., where they lived
until 1970. A resident of Amarillo for 36 years, Betty was an active
member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. She retired as a registered
nurse, having worked at High Plains Baptist Hospital. She was known by
all as an accomplished artist. She was preceded in death by her parents;
her husband; and three sisters, Josephine Jepson, Mary Patricia Nelson
and Jean Marie Maxin. Survivors include a sister, Virginia Jones
Ellerhoff of Des Moines, Iowa, and several nieces and nephews.
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Canyon Nancy Ann Riley Nancy Ann Riley, 45, of Canyon died Wednesday,
May 3, 2006. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Cowboy
Church with Mike and Pat Riley officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell
Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd., in Amarillo. Ms. Riley
was born Sept. 29, 1960, in Peoria, Ill. She worked as an apartment
manager. She was a member of Cowboy Church. Survivors include a son,
Brandon Blassingame of Louisville, Ky.; a daughter, Summer Blassingame
of Amarillo; and two brothers, Mike and Pat Riley, both of Amarillo.
Viewing will be from 1 to 3 p.m. today at the funeral home in Amarillo.
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Area Rex H. McAnelly PAMPA - Rex H. McAnelly, 81, died Friday, May 5,
2006, in Amarillo. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in
Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Jeff
Taylor, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Mr.
McAnelly was born Jan. 22, 1925, in Hamilton, and was a 1942 graduate of
Hamilton High School. He served in the Army during World War II. He
graduated from Texas A&M University in 1947 with a degree in
agricultural education. He married Anne Bowyer on Aug. 26, 1950, in
Anson. She preceded him in death on May 7, 2005. Mr. McAnelly worked in
Saudi Arabia for five years and came to Pampa in 1957 from the Rio
Grande Valley. He managed Moody Farms, which was the first commercial
cattle feedlot in the Texas Panhandle. He also farmed and ranched in
Gray and Wheeler counties for many years. He was a former board member
of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association and a former longtime member of
the Top O' Texas Rodeo Board. He was a member of the Texas and
Southwestern Cattle Raisers' Associations, Pampa Rotary Club, Pampa
Masonic Lodge No. 966, Khiva Shrine Temple of Amarillo, First United
Methodist Church and the Texas A&M Century Club. The family would like
to express their thanks and appreciation to Riverstone Assisted Living
in Amarillo for the wonderful care they gave to Mr. McAnelly. Survivors
include a daughter, Laura Easter of Amarillo; a brother, J.W. McAnelly
of Olathe, Kan.; three grandchildren, Brett Greenhouse and wife,
Melissa, of Houston and Ashley Easter and Dylan Easter, both of
Amarillo; and a great-granddaughter, Jia Greenhouse of Houston. The
family suggests memorials be to the Anne McAnelly Scholarship, in care
of Amarillo College Foundation, P.O. Box 447, Amarillo, TX 79178. Sign
the online guest register at www.carmichael-whatley.com.
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Alma Mabel Clement WELLINGTON - Alma Mabel Clement, 91, died Friday, May
5, 2006. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in First Baptist Church with
the Rev. Kevin Everett, pastor, and the Rev. Derwin Comer, minister of
music and youth, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery by
Adams Funeral Home. Miss Clement was born in Oklaunion. She moved to
Collingsworth County with her family with she was six months old and
farmed with her sister since the early 40s. She and Inez also cooked for
various functions in Wellington, including the Kiwanis Club, where they
were famous for their pink cookies and homemade rolls. Mabel was a
member of First Baptist Church, where she was a worker in the primary
department for 65 years. She was also active in the Home Demonstration
Club, RSVP and WMU. She was preceded in death by her parents, E.C. and
Ethel Clement; two sisters, Nellie Sue Clement and Inez Clement; two
brothers, Stansell Clement and Eli Clement; and a nephew, Stan Clement.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Lillie Clement of Lamesa; a nephew,
Dr. Robert Clement and wife, Hetty, of Austin; two nieces, Pat Ranson
and husband, Lynn, of Lamesa and Judy Bland and husband, Earl, of
Mineral Wells; six great-nieces; two great-nephews; a great-great-niece;
two great-great-nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
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Bill Durham MATADOR - Bill Durham, 66, died Saturday, May 6, 2006, in
Crosbyton. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church
with Rickey Lawrence officiating. Burial will be in East Mound Cemetery
by Seigler Funeral Home. Mr. Durham had been a resident of Motley County
since 1973. He owned and operated a barber shop in Matador from 1978
until his retirement last year. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn; two
daughters, Barbara Durham of Eunice, N.M., and DeAnna Logan of Ralls;
three sisters, Shirlene Sanders, Jerry Brucker and Debbie McAllen; two
brothers, Pete Durham and Ronnie Durham; four grandchildren; and a
great-grandson.
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Bessie Florene "Sis" Mulanax PANHANDLE - Bessie Florene "Sis" Mulanax,
65, died Thursday, May 4, 2006, in Amarillo. Services will be at 11 a.m.
Monday in Calvary Baptist Church with Brent Childers officiating. Burial
will be in Panhandle Cemetery by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of
Panhandle. Ms. Mulanax was born April 8, 1941, in Borger and had been a
Panhandle resident for more than 20 years, moving here from Amarillo.
She retired from Bell Helicopter. She was a member of Calvary Baptist
Church and the Rebekah's Club. She loved her family, friends, pets and
ceramic crafts. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bessie Mulanax;
her father, Tommy Mulanax; a brother, Joe; a nephew, Joe David; a niece,
Marsha Solley; and a sister, Francie. Survivors include four brothers,
Ray Mulanax and wife, Nancy, of Sanger, Okla., Gerald Mulanax and wife,
Julie, of Clarendon, Travis Mulanax and wife, Nadine of Petersburg and
Leon Mulanax and wife, Billie, of Austin; a sister, Barbara June Flint
Wade of Amarillo; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be
Jerry Mulanax, Wade Spencer, Bryant Dees, Tommy Solley, Terri Mulanax
and Wayne Mulanax. The family suggests memorials be to the Don and Sybil
Harrington Cancer Center, BSA Hospice or Olivia's Angels, all in
Amarillo. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.
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Adrain R. Risner WHEELER - Adrain R. Risner, 82, died Friday, May 5,
2006. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church with Dr.
Toby Henson of Clyde and the Rev. Dennis Williams, pastor, officiating.
Burial will be in Wheeler Cemetery by Wright Funeral Home. Mr. Risner
was born Aug. 6, 1923, in Mountainburg, Ark., to James Enoch Risner and
Hettie Mae Dyer Risner. He moved to Wheeler in 1927. Mr. Risner attended
school in Wheeler. After graduating, he attended Draughan's Business
College in Oklahoma City for two years. He married Dorothy Casey on June
13, 1954, in Wheeler. She preceded him in death in 1999. He worked for
the First National Bank of Wheeler from 1952 until retiring in 1982. He
was a member of First Baptist Church of Wheeler, where he served as a
deacon for 47 years, taught Sunday school and was a song leader. He also
was a member of the Kiwanis Club. Mr. Risner was a veteran, serving in
the Army. Survivors include a daughter, Darla Childress and husband,
Punk, of Tuttle, Okla.; a brother, Henry Risner of New Mexico; two
grandchildren, Wade Childress of Fayetteville, Ark., and Kari McCluskey
of Tuttle; two great-grandchildren, Hannah Adrain and Rachel Kathleen
McCluskey; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family suggests
memorials be to First Baptist Church of Wheeler.
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Carolla Smith FARWELL - Carolla Smith, 93, died Wednesday, May 3, 2006.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Lawn Haven Memorial
Gardens in Clovis, N.M., with Gary Johnson officiating. Arrangements are
by Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis. Mrs. Smith was born June 28, 1912,
in Childress to Harvey and Mollie Summers. She married Albert H.
"Blackie" Smith on Jan. 1, 1936, in Texico, N.M. Survivors include three
sons, Eddie Smith, Arlin "Tex" Smith and Maurice Smith, all of Farwell;
three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
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Mexico Mary C. Gonzales CLOVIS, N.M. - Mary C. Gonzales, 69, died
Friday, May 5, 2006. Rosary will be said at 9:30 a.m. Monday in Our Lady
of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the
church with the Rev. Sotero Sena officiating. Arrangements are by
Steed-Todd Funeral Home. Mrs. Gonzales was born May 22, 1936, in Vaughn
to Senon Aragon and Floripa Tafoya Aragon. She married Alfonso Gonzales
on Nov. 13, 1963. Survivors include four sons, Val Gonzales, Johnny
Gonzales and Joe Gonzales all of Clovis, and Manuel Chavez of Pueblo,
Colo.; three daughters, Tina Chavez of Portales and Lucille Mondragon
and Cipriana Aragon, both of Clovis; 14 grandchildren; a
great-grandchild; four brothers, Modesto Aragon, Albino Aragon and Joe
Aragon, all of Clovis, and Senon Aragon Jr. of Topeka, Kan.; and five
sisters, Lucila Nelson and Rosita Romero, both of Clovis, Nora Zarbough
and Terri Anaya, both of San Antonio, Texas, and Cipriana Woolis of
Wichita Falls, Texas.
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Kaye Montoya CLOVIS, N.M. - Alice Kaye Montoya, 59, died Wednesday, May
3, 2006. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Rest Lawn
Memorial Cemetery in Roosevelt County with Hugh Wallis officiating.
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home. Mrs. Montoya was born May
4, 1946, in Nebraska City, Neb., to Herbert and Wilma Leffler Bolte. She
served in the Air Force. Survivors include a daughter, Bianca Montoya of
Clovis; a son, Mark Sutton of Ruidoso; two brothers, Roger Bolte of
Colorado and David Bolte of Alabama; and three grandchildren.
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Elsewhere Nell Dean Nunley Carter SEMINOLE - Nell Dean Nunley Carter,
77, died Friday, May 5, 2006, in Odessa. Services will be at 2:30 p.m.
Monday in M.S. Doss Community Chapel with Leo Copeland officiating and
Jason Moore assisting. Burial will be in Gaines County Cemetery by
Ratliff Funeral Home. Mrs. Carter was born April 24, 1929, in
Shackelford County to Porter Dean Nunley and Margie Ethel Nunley. She
married Victor Jack Carter in 1948 in Lubbock. She loved to read, play
bridge and spend time with her children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. She was a member of Westside Church of Christ. She
was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Cliff Nunley, Jim
Nunley and Bob Nunley; and a sister, Maurene Greenlee Davis. Survivors
include her husband; two daughters, Susan Masters of Odessa and Kay
Utsinger and husband, Kelly, of Amarillo; a son, Bruce Carter and wife,
Hazel, of Atwood, Okla.; four grandchildren, Lisa Armstrong of Odessa,
Monte Masters of Rowlett and Amy Utsinger Rogers and Emily Utsinger,
both of Amarillo; and five great-grandchildren, Brance and Bailey
Armstrong, both of Odessa, and Abbey, Brett and Chad Masters, all of
Rowlett. The family suggests memorials be to the New Mexico Christian
Children's Home, 1356 New Mexico Highway 236, Portales, NM 88130-9411.
Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
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Services Pending

Wilbert Bernie Bernabe, 84, formerly of Clarendon, died Saturday, May 6,
2006. Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Monteen Lynch, 86, of Amarillo died Saturday, May 6, 2006. Cox Funeral
Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.

Troy Rains, 66, of Pampa died Friday, May 5, 2006. Carmichael-Whatley
Funeral Directors.

Jack "Buck" Ward Jr., 74, of Hereford died Saturday, May 6, 2006. Rix
Funeral Directors. Services Scheduled

Helen Carrasco Garcia, 47, of Amarillo died Saturday, May 6, 2006.
Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Monday in Boxwell Brothers Funeral
Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Mass will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in
Llano Cemetery.

Pat McQuien, 85, of Amarillo died Thursday, May 4, 2006. Memorial
services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Park Place Towers. Schooler
Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.

Foy Jean Mosley, 82, of Amarillo died Saturday, May 6, 2006. Services
will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Memorial
Park Funeral Home, 6969 E. Interstate 40.

Jack Parks, 72, of Hereford, died Friday, May 5, 2006. Services will be
at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Hereford Heritage Funeral Home Chapel of Memories.

Clara Onita Rampy Thomas, 69, of Clarendon died Friday, May 5, 2006.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church. Burial will
be in Citizens Cemetery. Robertson Funeral Directors. Services Today

Pascual M. Alarcon, 94, of Amarillo. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. in
Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Mass
will be at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Laurence Cathedral. Burial will be in
Llano Cemetery.

John J. Brogdon, 68, of Miami. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. in
Dye Mound Cemetery in Dye Mound. Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of
Pampa.

Violet "Vi" Eloise Martin McQueen, 96, of Memphis. Memorial services
will be at 3 p.m. in First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in
Fairview Cemetery. Hughs Funeral Home.