Potter Co. TX - Obits: June 16, 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 Friday, June 16, 2006 Amarillo Hailey "Breezy" Miller Hailey "Breezy" Miller, 15, of Amarillo died Tuesday, June 13, 2006. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in North Ministry Center at Trinity Fellowship Church with Bryce Langford, youth pastor, officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Hailey was born July 31, 1990, in Amarillo. During her short 15 years of life she lived in four different states and attended nine schools. She moved back to Amarillo in 2004, and attended Tascosa High School. Hailey attended Trinity Fellowship and especially loved worship time. Hailey was an amazing athlete who loved basketball. Her dream was to one day play in the WNBA. Hailey also loved volleyball and had just recently become involved in wrestling. Some of Hailey's favorite things to do included being on the basketball court, hanging out with friends and spending time with her mother and baby sister. Hailey enjoyed making people laugh, and always tried to make people happy. She prided herself in taking up for those who couldn't defend themselves. Hailey was always quick with a beautiful smile and a comment guaranteed to make someone laugh. Hailey was not only beautiful on the inside, but beautiful on the outside, too. Hailey and her family were looking forward to moving back to Dallas where she could restart her modeling career. Hailey was an amazing friend to all who knew her, and she left an everlasting impression on everyone she came into contact with. Survivors include her mother, Kerri Lewis and "sissy," Summerlynn Lewis; her father, Kerri Brown of Pampa; her stepfather, Jimmy Lewis of Ardmore, Okla.; her grandmother, Janette Miller of Dallas; her grandfather, Jerry Miller of Amarillo; a great-grandmother, Mary Lou Miller of Amarillo; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and many wonderful friends. The family suggests memorials be to the Maverick Boys and Girls Club Endowment Fund, 700 First National Place I, Amarillo, TX 79101. Little Angel 15 years back a little girl was born to me She had brown curly hair and a smile that everyone loved to see. As she grew over the years, her face would always brighten the day. Her laughter and funny ways could bring cheer to your darkest day, and make all who knew her say, "This child born to you was a blessing sent from heaven, An angel on earth for you to love, a gift to you that God has given." Now that she is older, my joy of loving her has grown. I thank the Lord above for the Earth Angel I have known. And now the time has come when we must say our goodbye To the beautiful angel named Hailey, who will now watch over us as an angel in the sky. We will miss you so much baby girl, and I know that we will meet again someday. Have fun playing basketball in heaven with the other angels, and we know that with you watching over us everything will be fine. I love you baby girl. Love, Mom. Amarillo Globe-News, June 16, 2006 ======================================================================== Steve Funtek Steve Funtek, 67, of Amarillo died Wednesday, June 14, 2006. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., with Bob Thomas, chaplain of Odyssey Health Care, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Steve Funtek was born Nov. 28, 1938, in Markotabodoge, Hungary, to Istvan and Maria Funtek. He belonged to Amarillo Area Singles Dance Association, the ASARCO Golf League and ASARCO Coffee Club. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include two sons, Steve Funtek and Ken Funtek and wife Machelle, all of Amarillo; three daughters, Donna Bradbury and Diane Hunt and husband Tom, all of Terrell, and Debbie Funtek of Amarillo; two brothers, Zoltan Funtek of New Jersey and Laszlo Funtek of West Germany; his loving companion, Jo Ann Young of Kress; grandsons, Brendan Funtek, Justin Hunt, Cody Bradbury, Stetson Bradbury, Ryan Hunter, Istvan Funtek and Ashston Funtek; and a granddaughter, Emily Funtek. The family suggests memorials be to the American Institute for Cancer Research, 1759 R St. NW, Washington, DC 20090-7167 Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, June 16, 2006 ======================================================================== Clint C. Hawkins Clint C. Hawkins, 50, of Amarillo died Monday, June 12, 2006. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in The Church at Quail Creek with the Rev. Dale Moreland officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Clint C. Hawkins was born June 20, 1955, in Okemah, Okla., to Jess and Leah Hawkins. He was a graduate of Palo Duro High School. He married the former Juanita Avila on June 18, 1983, in Amarillo. He loved sports; softball was one of his favorites, which he played for many years. He was an avid OU Sooner and Dallas Cowboy fan. He worked for Kast Marble and Amarillo Marble before becoming ill. He was dearly loved and will be missed by all that knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents; and six brothers. Survivors include his wife, Juanita of Amarillo; five sisters, Ann Van Damme, Winnie Woods and husband Danny, all of Amarillo, Jean Gallagher and husband Fred of Altus, Okla., June Babb and husband Gary of El Cajon, Calif., Sarah Behling and husband Tom of San Benito and Louise Marris of Gatesville; and a host of nephews, nieces and friends. Amarillo Globe-News, June 16, 2006 ======================================================================== Phyllis Allen Phyllis Allen, 95, of Amarillo, formerly of New Mexico, died Wednesday, June 14, 2006. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. CST Saturday in Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Clovis, N.M., with Jeff Messer, chaplain of the Elizabeth Jane Bivins Home, officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Phyllis Allen was born Nov. 9, 1910, in Bellview, N.M., to John and Agnes Phillips. She worked as a nurse. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse F. Allen, in 1986, a minister of Lesbia Baptist Church when he passed away. Survivors include two sisters, Willie Ann and husband Everett Jones and Leatha J. London, all of Amarillo; and two nephews. Viewing will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, June 16, 2006 ======================================================================== Carolyn Lea Thurmon Carolyn Lea Thurmon, 57, of Amarillo died Tuesday, June 13, 2006. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home Coulter Chapel, 8310 S. Coulter St. Mrs. Thurmon was born Oct. 18, 1948. She was a loving wife, an outstanding artist and a wonderful caregiver. Survivors include her husband, Bill of Amarillo; and a brother, Ken Goodwin of Rockville, Md. Amarillo Globe-News, June 16, 2006 ======================================================================== Annie Doris Longest Annie Doris Longest, 78, of Amarillo died Wednesday, June 14, 2006. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors Bell Avenue Chapel, 5400 S. Bell St. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Longest was born Oct. 15, 1927, in Quanah to Brillie and T. E. Jackson. A longtime resident of Amarillo, she was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She married W. C. "Cliff" Longest on July 28, 1953, in Clayton, N.M. Mr. Longest was Randall County Sheriff from 1971 to 1985. He preceded her in death in 1985. Survivors include a daughter, Tonya Brookmole and husband Kevin of Carrollton; a sister, Elsie Lewis of Quanah; and two granddaughters, Jordon and Morgan Brookmole. The family suggests memorials be to the American Heart Association, 6605 W. Interstate 40, Suite A-6, Amarillo, TX 79106. Amarillo Globe-News, June 16, 2006 ======================================================================== Canyon Quentin W. Gill Quentin W. Gill, 86, of Canyon died Wednesday, June 14, 2006. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. today in Memory Gardens Cemetery with the Rev. Tom Stribling, pastor of United Methodist Church of Happy, officiating. Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Directors. Quentin W. Gill was born Aug. 9, 1919, in Miami to Henry Thomas and Eva Mae Gill. He married Sibyl Williams on March 29, 1947, in Texas City. She preceded him in death on May 7, 2005. He was a veteran of World War II. He retired from Pantex after many years of farming west of Happy, where they lived for 45 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Happy and United Methodist Church of Happy. He was also preceded in death by two brothers; and four sisters. Survivors include a son, Henry A. Gill and wife Jean of Denton; a daughter, Shirley L. Baker and husband Rusty of Canyon; two grandchildren, Michael Baker and wife Katy of Frisco and Randy Gill and wife Jamie of Carrollton; and two great-grandchildren, Sydney Baker of Frisco and Henry Gill II of Carrollton. The family suggests memorials be to United Methodist Church of Happy, P.O. Box 56, Happy, TX 79042. Amarillo Globe-News, June 16, 2006 ======================================================================== Area Billy Lee Gibson PLAINVIEW - Billy Lee Gibson, 64, died Monday, June 12, 2006. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Parkview Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve Martin officiating and the Rev. Jim Ritter assisting. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock. Arrangements are by Bartley Funeral Home. Mr. Gibson was born Nov. 1, 1941, in Lubbock to Essie and S.A. Gibson Jr. He married Nancy E. on Nov. 12, 1994, in Plainview. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Donny Gibson of Abilene, Tony Gibson of Waxahachie and Brian Simmons of Dalhart; a daughter, Jo Terry of Plainview; two brothers, Jack Gibson of Lockney and Horace Gibson of Gladewater; two sisters, Juanita Campbell of Lubbock and Bobbie Dunham of Friendswood; and 12 grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, June 16, 2006 ======================================================================== Shelley Jean Smith SPEARMAN - Shelley Jean Smith, 28, died Tuesday, June 13, 2006. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. today in Fellowship Baptist Church with the Rev. James Washburn officiating. Burial will be in Hansford Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman. Ms. Smith was born April 27, 1978, in Wichita Falls. She was a member of Assembly of God Church of Spearman. Survivors include her parents, Al and Jean Smith of Spearman; a daughter, Haley Lynn Pledger of St. Jo; a son, Wesley Andrew Pledger of St. Jo; and two sisters, Laurel Lane and Alison Smith, both of Spearman. The family suggests memorials be to the Shelley J. Smith-Pledger Fund, in care of First State Bank, P.O. Box 247, Spearman, TX 79081. Amarillo Globe-News, June 16, 2006 ======================================================================== New Mexico Wilson Perales CLOVIS, N.M. - Wilson Perales, 63, died Tuesday, June 13, 2006. No services are scheduled. Arrangements are by Muffley Funeral Home. Mr. Perales was born Sept. 11, 1942, to Quintin and Mercedes Soto Perales in Cayey, Puerto Rico. He married Elba Resto in Clovis, and worked as a plumber. Survivors include a daughter, Sara Perales of Hollywood, Fla.; three brothers, Guillermo "Bill" Perales, Jose Ortiz and Abraham Ortiz, all of Clovis; and three sisters, Mildred Ortiz of Vineland, N.J., Iris Ortiz of Sebring, Fla., and Aida Baudry of Matawan, N.J. Amarillo Globe-News, June 16, 2006 ======================================================================== Elsewhere Floyd James Simpson WICHITA FALLS - Floyd James Simpson, 87, died Tuesday, June 13, 2006. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church in McLean with the Rev. Rick Parnell, associate pastor of Central Baptist Church of Pampa, officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in McLean by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa. Mr. Simpson moved to Amarillo in 1946 and then to Pampa in 1958. He owned and operated the Skelly Service Station for 28 years. Survivors include a son, James Roy Simpson of Wichita Falls; a sister, Jeanette Kennedy of Pampa; four brothers, Edward Simpson of Purcell, Okla., Kenneth Ross Simpson of Hobbs, N.M., and Frank Simpson and W. C. Simpson, both of McLean; and two grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Hospice of Wichita Falls, P.O. Box 4804, Wichita Falls, TX 76308. Amarillo Globe-News, June 16, 2006 ======================================================================== Billie LaRue Wall GRAND PRAIRIE - Billie LaRue Wall, 77, died Tuesday, June 13, 2006. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Westside Church of Christ in El Paso. Arrangements are by Alternative Funeral Services of Arlington. Billie was a Realtor with Coldwell Banker until retiring in 2003. She was a member of the El Paso Realtors Association and a longtime member of Westside Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.O. Wall; and daughter, Vicki Wall. Survivors include two sons, Woody Wall and wife Marla of Parker, Colo., and Mike Wall and wife Linda of Grand Prairie; a brother, Glendel Jones of Friona; five grandchildren, Chris of Waco, Brandon of Hereford, Courtney of Parker, Herb of Arlington and Joe of Fort Worth; and seven great-grandchildren, Aime, Brianna, Adison, Bailey, Danny, Sulivan and Colin Wall. Amarillo Globe-News, June 16, 2006 ======================================================================== Oklahoma Dickie Anton Yates BEAVER, OKLA. - Dickie Anton Yates, 70, died Wednesday, June 14, 2006. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Beaver First Christian Church with Rick Main officiating. Burial will be in Pioneer Cemetery by Clark Funeral Service. Mr. Yates was born Sept. 9, 1935, to Dick and Pearl Maschino Yates in Beaver County. He married Barba Ann Cole on July 27, 1953, in Beaver. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Rod Yates and Craig Yates, both of Beaver, and Tony Yates of Seminole; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, June 16, 2006 ======================================================================== Leon Baker GUYMON, OKLA. - Leon Baker, 84, died Wednesday, June 14, 2006, in Amarillo, Texas. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Henson-Novak Funeral Directors Chapel with Kevin Mitchell, nephew from Amarillo, Texas, officiating. Burial with military graveside rites will be in Elmhurst Cemetery. Mr. Baker was born May 19, 1922, to Jewell Copp and Frank Baker near the Glen Rose community, 20 miles from Guymon. He married Ethel Ruth Webb on Oct. 2, 1945. Survivors include two daughters, Aleta Jo Gurwell of Borger, Texas, and Connie Chappell of Andover, Kan.; a granddaughter; and a brother, Elton Baker of Fordland, Mo. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity, in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, OK 73942. Amarillo Globe-News, June 16, 2006 ======================================================================== Services Pending Thomas "Tommy" Frank Baskin III, 79, of Stratford died Thursday, June 15, 2006. Morrison Funeral Directors. Lynda Goodson, 63, of Amarillo died Thursday, June 15, 2006. Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Michael Andrew "Andy" Harris, 43, of Amarillo died Thursday, June 15, in Dallas. Cox-LaGrone Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Margaret Manwarring, 88, of Amarillo died Wednesday, June 14, 2006. Brown Funeral Directors of Borger. Services Scheduled Mary Lou Esparza-Soliz, 63, of Arp died Wednesday, June 14, 2006, in Tyler. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today in Cottle Funeral Home Chapel in Troup. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Cottle Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Pinecrest Cemetery in Troup. Services Today Leon Baker, 84, of Guymon, Okla. Services will be at 2 p.m. in Henson-Novak Funeral Directors Chapel. Burial with military graveside rites will be in Elmhurst Cemetery. Gladys Toshie Higa Barror, 85, formerly of Honolulu, died Tuesday, June 13, 2006, in Lubbock. Services will be at 1 p.m. in Plainview Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be in the National Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu. Lemons Funeral Home. Johnny Dewayne Bridges, 24, of Pampa. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. in Fairview Cemetery. Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Ted Bruce, 76, of Childress. Graveside services will be at 9 a.m. in Hulver Cemetery in Hulver. Celebration of life services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in First United Methodist Church. Johnson Funeral Home. Sallie Devoll, 100, of Quanah. Services will be at 1 p.m. in First Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Quanah Memorial Park. Smith Funeral Home. Calvin Lynn Doyle, 56, of Dalhart. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery. Horizon Funeral Home. Quentin W. Gill, 86, of Canyon. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Brooks Funeral Directors. Lisa Herber, 41, of Amarillo. Memorial services will be at 3:30 p.m. in Paramount Baptist Church. Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors Bell Avenue Chapel, 5400 S. Bell St. Mary Louise Horlacher, 62, of Tucumcari, N.M. Services will be at 10 a.m. in Dunn Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Tucumcari Cemetery. Lu Nell Isett, 71, of Edmond, Okla. Burial will be at 10 a.m. in Resthaven Cemetery in Lubbock, Texas. Matthews Funeral Home of Edmond. Kevin Louis Koelzer, 44, of Alma, Neb. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. in Orleans Cemetery in Orleans. Banta-Torrey Funeral Home of Alma. Frank Prowell, 93, formerly of Hereford. Celebration of life services will be at 11 a.m. in First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Rest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Parkside Chapel Funeral Home. Howard C. Sanders, 74, of Amarillo. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery. Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mary Lou Nava Sauz, 61, of Spearman. Services will be at 2 p.m. in First United Methodist Church. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman. Joey Jay Slagle, 43, of Dumas. Services will be at 2 p.m. in Bethel Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Dumas Cemetery. Morrison Funeral Directors. Shelley Jean Smith, 28, of Spearman. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. in Fellowship Baptist Church. Burial will be in Hansford Cemetery. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman. Sharon Elaine Walker, 51, of Childress. Services will be at 10 a.m. in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Childress Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home. Madison Fisher Wiseman Jr., 58, of Quanah. Services will be at 2 p.m. in Goodlett Baptist Church. Smith Funeral Home.