Potter Co. TX - Obits: June 20, 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 Tuesday, June 20, 2006 Amarillo Nawana Akin Nawana Akin, 79, of Amarillo died Monday, June 19, 2006. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Memory Gardens Cemetery with Jim Fox, chaplain of Vista Care Hospice, officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mrs. Akin was born March 29, 1927, in Willow, Okla., and she will be missed by all who knew her. She married Travis Akin on June 1, 1943. Nawana has been called by many names. Her birth family called her Wani, her friends called her Connie, her husband called her Suzi, her children called her Mama and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren called her Nannie. Nawana was happy with all the names and was her happiest when the family was all together. Nawana's hobbies were painting and crocheting, but her passion was camping and fishing. We're sure God has a special campsite picked out just for her. She was preceded in death by two sisters. Survivors include her husband, Travis Akin of Amarillo; a daughter, Becky Morton and husband Gary of Fort Worth; two sons, Gary Akin and wife Dana and Steve Akin, all of Amarillo; a brother, Don Dowdy of Amarillo; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, June 20, 2006 ======================================================================== Doris Mae Jones Doris Mae Jones, 82, of Amarillo died Saturday, June 17, 2006. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Robertson Funeral Directors Chapel of Memories in Clarendon with the Rev. Danny Lucas, pastor of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Amarillo, the Rev. James Smith, assistant pastor of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Amarillo, and the Rev. Dustin Wood, family member, officiating. Burial will be in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon Mrs. Jones was born Jan. 15, 1924, to E.D. and Bernice B. Morton in Amarillo. She was a graduate of Lelia Lake High School. She married William Wesley Jones on Oct. 14, 1945, in Hollis, Okla. Our Granny loved to keep house, cook and garden, and was one great fisherman. She was the greatest wife, mother and grandmother anyone could ever have hoped for. Those of us she leaves behind miss her deeply. But this we also know, Heaven indeed rejoiced when she entered the Lord's Kingdom. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Billy Frank Jones; four brothers, her twin, Forrest Ray Morton, Edward, Louie and Billy Morton; a sister, Aline Scivally; and a great grandson, Ayddien Glenn William McCraw. Survivors include her husband, William of Amarillo; a daughter, Linda Joyce Purcell and husband Neil of Amarillo; a son, Larry Don Jones and wife Katie of Amarillo; a brother-in-law, Frank Jones and wife Jenny of Harker Heights; a daughter-in-law, Debra A. Jones of Irving; eight grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Lighthouse Baptist Church in Amarillo. Sign the online guest book at WWW.ROBERTSONFUNERAL.COM. Amarillo Globe-News, June 20, 2006 ======================================================================== Jose Landin Jr. Jose Landin Jr., 68, of Amarillo died Saturday, June 17, 2006. A praise service will be at 7 p.m. today in Cox-LaGrone Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Christian Life Center with Sergio Vasuero officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery East. Mr. Landin was born June 4, 1938, in Seguin and was raised there. He moved to Hereford when he was 15 years old and lived there 15 years. While living in Hereford, he was a member of Spanish Assembly of God Church and attended Latin American Bible Institute. He married Amelia Ruiz in 1974 and moved to Amarillo that same year. He was an automobile mechanic for many years. He loved to go to church and spend time with his family. He was a devoted husband and father. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Sr. and Dolores Landin; a son, Albert Landin; and a brother, Rosendo Landin. Survivors include his wife, Amelia of Amarillo; twin daughters, Ruth Landin and Naomi Landin, both of Amarillo; two sons, David Landin of Amarillo and Eddie T. Landin of Austin; two sisters, Chris Quintana and husband Lee of Amarillo and Mary Young and husband Kenneth of Chandler, Ariz.; and four grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Ministerio Jesucristo Es La Respuesta, 1400 N. Fairfield, Amarillo, TX 79120. Amarillo Globe-News, June 20, 2006 ======================================================================== Sue Williams Sue Williams, 61, of Mineral Wells, formerly of Amarillo, died Saturday, June 17, 2006, in Mineral Wells. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in N.S. Griggs & Sons Funeral Directors Pioneer Chapel, 2615 Paramount Blvd., with Ed LeCompte, pastor of First Baptist Church of Sanford, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Mrs. Williams was born May 20, 1945, in Amarillo and was raise here. She moved to Mineral Wells in 1982 from Amarillo. She married Dean Williams in 1982 in Mineral Wells. She was a lady of many talents and had a heart of gold She never met a stranger and will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her husband, Dean Williams of Mineral Wells; a son, Frank Johnson of Mineral Wells; three brothers, Lee Roy Chasteen, Earnest Lee Chasteen and Howard Chasteen, all of Amarillo; a sister, Betty Chasteen of Mineral Wells; two grandchildren, Frank Johnson Jr. of Mineral Wells and Walkisha Johnson of Weatherford; and a great-grandchild, Haylie Renperia of Weatherford. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Amarillo Globe-News, June 20, 2006 ======================================================================== Daryl M. Walser Daryl M. Walser, 42, of Amarillo died Saturday, June 17, 2006. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Paramount Terrace Christian Church with the Rev. Roy S. Wheeler and Charlie Cox officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery by Cox-LaGrone Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Daryl was born Sept. 19, 1963, in Borger, was raised there and was a graduate of Borger High School. He served eight years in the U.S. Navy and four years in the Naval Reserve. He married Caroll "Bitsy" McDonald on April 5, 1993, in Stinnett. He moved to Amarillo in 1991 from Borger. He was a district manager for Budweiser of Amarillo. Daryl loved his family, camping, golf and the outdoors. He served as Cub Scout Master for Pack 130. He also enjoyed woodworking as well as working in his yard. He was proud of his American Indian heritage and was a member of the Cherokee Nation. Survivors include his wife, Bitsy of Amarillo; two sons, Patrick Blake Walser and Daryl Monroe Walser II, both of Amarillo; two daughters, Megan Leigh Walser of Hamilton, Ohio, and Jessica Lauren Walser of Amarillo; his mother and stepfather, Nonadale and Charles Fletcher of Borger; a sister, Lena Wilcox of Cache, Okla., two brothers, Gary Wilcox and wife Hilary and Kevin Wilcox and fiancee Amy Scott, all of Amarillo. Amarillo Globe-News, June 20, 2006 ======================================================================== Canyon Ora B Tomlinson Ora B Tomlinson, 99, of Canyon died Sunday, June 18, 2006, in Amarillo. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in University Church of Christ with David Lough, minister, and Bob Shepard, elder and Bible Chair director, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Brooks Funeral Directors. Ora B Tomlinson was born April 3, 1907, to Maud Calloway Golden and Taylor Golden in Bosque County. She married Floyd Tomlinson on Aug. 18, 1926. They moved west of Canyon in 1926. They were happily married for 63 years, until his death on May 15, 1989. She was also preceded in death by her parents; seven brothers; four sisters; and an infant great-grandchild. Survivors include three daughters, Mary Jo Hales and husband Richmond and Nancy Law and husband Bob, all of Canyon, and Norma Jean Williams and husband Dr. Ken of Abilene; a sister, May Belt and husband Jr. of Lockney; 10 grandchildren, Rick Hales and wife Stephanie of Canyon, Rhonda Weatherly and husband Steve of Amarillo, Rod Hales and wife, Jobe of Nazareth, Cherri Goad and husband Dr. Dale of Carrizozo, N.M., Mark Williams of Las Vegas, N.M., Chris Wilkinson and wife Robin of South Lake, Kim Veasey and husband Gil of Atlanta, Lanny Wilkinson and wife Traci of Grapevine, Leslie Allen and husband Joe of Katy and Rob Law and wife Gina of Amarillo; and 18 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to the Ora B and Floyd Tomlinson Agricultural Scholarship, WTAMU Foundation, P.O. Box 60766, Canyon, TX 79016 or High Plains Children's Home, 11461 S. Western St., Amarillo, TX 79118. Amarillo Globe-News, June 20, 2006 ======================================================================== Area Tracie Elizabeth Vaughn PAMPA - Tracie Elizabeth Vaughn, 30, died Friday, June 16, 2006. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors Colonial Chapel with Arvia Willingham, Church of Christ minister, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Miss Vaughn was born July 4, 1975, in Lubbock. She had been a lifelong resident of Pampa where she graduated from Pampa High School in 1993. She received a B.S. degree in sociology with a minor in criminal justice at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 1998. She was employed as a social worker at CPS from 2000 to 2003. She was currently employed at the Baten Unit where she was a parole officer. She was a member of First Baptist Church and of environmental organizations. She was an avid writer and a lover of animals and music. Survivors include her parents, Mike and Rebecca Vaughn of Pampa; a sister, Kimberly Vaughn of Pampa; a brother-in-Law, Chris House; her maternal grandmother, Pat Griffin of Pampa; aunts and uncles, Jo Walker of Amarillo, Betty and Brad Bradford of Pampa, Llwlyn Walker, David and Judy Vaughn and Larry and Donna Vaughn, all of Lubbock, Joyce and Pete Boehler of Oklahoma City, Lanelle and Wyman Owens of Bonham and Pat Clifton of Mobile, Ala.; a nephew, Grayson M. Vaughn of Pampa; and many cousins. The family suggests memorials be to CASA of the High Plains, 600 W. Francis, Pampa, TX 79065. Sign the online guest book at WWW.CARMICHAEL-WHATLEY.COM. Amarillo Globe-News, June 20, 2006 ======================================================================== Doris Bryant DIMMITT - Doris Bryant, 75, died Friday, June 16, 2006, in Amarillo. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Mesquite Cemetery in Mesquite with Garris Baggett of Mount Olive Baptist Church of Scurry officiating. Arrangements were by Colonial Funeral Home. Mrs. Bryant was born Oct. 22, 1930, in Lone Wolf, Okla. She had worked in the food industry for many years. Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Cline of Dimmitt; a stepdaughter, Kim Cody of Houston; two stepsons, Glen Douglas Bryant of Scurry and Willard Bryant of Houston; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, June 20, 2006 ======================================================================== Gwendolyn Louise Carver PAMPA - Gwendolyn Louise Carver, 87, died Sunday, June 18, 2006. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. today in Memory Gardens Cemetery with the Rev. Carl Novian, associate pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mrs. Carver was born March 30, 1919, in Oklahoma City. She married Fred A. Carver on May 27, 1940, in Canadian. Survivors include a sister, Mary Puckett of Pampa. The family suggests memorials be to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720. Amarillo Globe-News, June 20, 2006 ======================================================================== Allen Homer Estlack Jr. CLARENDON - Allen Homer Estlack Jr., 68, died Sunday, June 18, 2006. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tom Garmon, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Citizens Cemetery by Robertson Funeral Directors. Mr. Estlack was born Jan. 8, 1938, in Electra to Allen Homer and Athlyn Estlack, and was a resident of Clarendon for most of his life. He attended Clarendon schools and Clarendon College and graduated from Texas Technological College in 1961. He married Helen Hartzog on July 28, 1962, in Bovina. He worked for West Texas Utilities Co. for 20 years before starting his own business, Estlack Electric, in 1981, and spent many years raising his sons in his trade. He also worked for The Clarendon Enterprise as a distributor, inserter, subscription salesman and promoter. He worked to promote Clarendon and served with several local civic organizations. He was a member of Clarendon Masonic Lodge No. 700 and the Al Morrah Shrine Club and a past master of the Clarendon and Hedley lodges and secretary of the Clarendon lodge. He was a York Rite and a Scottish Rite Mason. He was an honored member of the Clarendon Lions Club and past president of the Lions Clubs in Clarendon and Hedley. He was a member and officer of Eastern Star Chapter 6, past president of the Clarendon Chamber of Commerce and was once honored as Clarendon's Man of the Year. He was a Master Breeder and Master Exhibitor of Black Cochins through the American Bantam Association and a Master Exhibitor and Grand Master Exhibitor in the American Poultry Association. He was past president of the Clarendon College Ex-Students Association. Allen was a very active leader in the Boy Scouts of America serving as Scoutmaster in Hedley and assistant Scoutmaster and Cubmaster in Clarendon. He was a member of the Order of the Arrow and was the recipient of the District Award of Merit, the Silver Beaver and the God and Service Award. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Clarendon and served on many boards and committees throughout the years. He was a devoted son, brother, uncle, husband, daddy, grandpa and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Helen Estlack of Clarendon; two sons, Roger Allen Estlack and wife Ashlee and Russell Arlin Estlack and wife Scarlet, all of Clarendon; a sister, Donna Hicks and husband Larry of Clarendon; two grandchildren, Nathan Arlin Estlack of Clarendon, and one due in October; an aunt, Ruby Dell Estlack of Clarendon; and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. The family suggests memorials be to the Homer Estlack Memorial Scholarship at Clarendon College, First United Methodist Church in Clarendon or Citizens Cemetery Association in Clarendon. Sign the online guest book at WWW.ROBERTSONFUNERAL.COM. Amarillo Globe-News, June 20, 2006 ======================================================================== Eldon Davidson QUANAH - Eldon Davidson, 93, died Sunday, June 18, 2006. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Larry DeLong, minister of Quanah Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Quanah Memorial Park. Mr. Davidson was born Oct. 15, 1912, in Bryan to William and Lucy Jane Bingham Davidson. He married Alice Opal Daulton on Dec. 23, 1933, in Altus, Okla. Survivors include a daughter, Dorothy Nell Deel of Quanah; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, June 20, 2006 ======================================================================== Hortencia Garcia Valencia LAZBUDDIE - Hortencia Garcia Valencia, 74, died Saturday, June 17, 2006, in Amarillo. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. Leonardo Pahamtang officiating. Burial will be in Lazbuddie Cemetery by Ellis Funeral Home of Muleshoe. Mrs. Valencia was born Jan. 30, 1932, in Somberete, Zacatecas, Mexico. She married Emilio Valencia on Dec. 20, 1949, in Galeana, Chihuahua, Mexico. Survivors include three sons, Roque and Manuel Valencia, both of Dumas, and Emilio Valencia of Etter; five daughters, Mary Elena Mata, Hortencia Mendoza and Teresa Vera, all of Lazbuddie, Martha Valencia of San Antonio and Susy Valencia of Amarillo; 20 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, June 20, 2006 ======================================================================== Olivia Anne Carver PAMPA - Olivia Anne Carver, infant daughter of Marisela Rodriguez and Johnny Carver of Pampa, died Saturday, June 17, 2006. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today in Fairview Cemetery with Deacon Barnabas Radke of St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church officiating. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Survivors include her parents of Pampa; her grandparents, Frank and Mary Rodriguez and Tommy and Lolly Carver, all of Pampa; great-grandparents, Martina Lopez of Pampa, Isidoro and Odelia Rodriguez of Weslaco and Lupe and Jesus Velasquez of Pampa. The family suggests memorials be to St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, 810 W. 23rd, Pampa, TX 79065. Amarillo Globe-News, June 20, 2006 ======================================================================== New Mexico Sharon L. Porter TUCUMCARI, N.M. - Sharon L. Porter, 51, died Friday, June 16, 2006, in Portales. Memorial services will be in Tucumcari at a later date. Arrangements are by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales. Miss Porter was born Feb. 18, 1955, in Tucumcari to Frances Shaw Porter and Kenneth L. Porter. She taught special education in the Las Cruces area for many years before returning to Tucumcari in 2002, following her mother's death. Survivors include her father, Kenneth L. Porter of Tucumcari; a brother, Frederick F. Porter of Tucumcari; and a sister, Patricia Stull of Portales. The family suggests memorials be to Helping Hands Hospice, 615 S. Second, Tucumcari, NM 88401 or Heartland Continuing Care Center's Living Design Aviary, 1700 S. Ave. O, Portales, NM 88130. Amarillo Globe-News, June 20, 2006 ======================================================================== Zelbert "Zeb" Rury CLOVIS, N.M. - Zelbert "Zeb" Rury, 78, died Sunday, June 18, 2006 Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Central Christian Church with Pete Jones, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Bovina Cemetery in Bovina, Texas, by Steed-Todd Funeral Home. Mr. Rury was born June 20, 1927, in Rush Springs, Okla., to James and Jane Rury. He married Erma Robards on June 6, 1953. Survivors include three sons, Stephen W. Rury, Michael W. Rury and Jimmy Carl Hensarling; and six grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. Amarillo Globe-News, June 20, 2006 ======================================================================== Elsewhere Johnnie Lee Jackson Sr. PLAINVIEW - Johnnie Lee Jackson Sr., 84, died Sunday, June 11, 2006. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Wood-Dunning Funeral Home Colonial Chapel with Willie Ansley of Greater New Hope Holy Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Jackson was born Jan. 10, 1922, in Kenney to Simon and Christy Jackson. He came to Plainview in 1927 from Slaton, and attended Greater New Hope Holy Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Paul Jackson and Peter Ledger, both of Amarillo, and Johnny Jackson Jr. of San Angelo; a brother, Fred Jackson of Amarillo; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Amarillo Globe-News, June 20, 2006 ======================================================================== Vince Ray Marker ROGERS, ARK. - Vince Ray Marker, 76, died Saturday, June 17, 2006. Arrangements are by Stockdale Funeral Services. Mr. Marker was born March 11, 1930, in Healdon, Okla., to Lillie M. McClellan and Luther Marker. He lived in Northwest Arkansas for 20 years, moving from Pampa, Texas. Survivors include two daughters, Sherry Jarvis of Rogers and Edna Raye Thompson of Amrillo, Texas; a stepdaughter, Teresa Neal of Pampa; a sister, Ruby Stracener of Rogers; and a granddaughter. The family suggests memorials be to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72762. Amarillo Globe-News, June 20, 2006 ======================================================================== Services Services Pending Charles Riley Adams, 74, of Port Falls, Idaho, died Thursday, June 15, 2006, in Montana. Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Martin Road Chapel, 1505 Martin Road. JD Ciccone, aka William Ramos, 55, of Amarillo died Sunday, June 18, 2006. Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Jesse "Tadpole" Griffin, 24, of Borger died Saturday, June 17, 2006. Brown Funeral Directors. William C. "Woody" Hopkins, 45, of Amarillo died Monday June 19, 2006. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Services Scheduled Roy Castellion, 34, of Amarillo died Saturday, June 17, 2006. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Amarillo South Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Services Today Gwendolyn Louise Carver, 87, of Pampa. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Olivia Anne Carver, infant daughter of Marisela Rodriguez and Johnny Carver of Pampa. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. in Fairview Cemetery. Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Imogene Collins, 77, of Amarillo. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery. Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St. Yvonne Hanks, 71, of Amarillo. Services will be at 2 p.m. in Cox-LaGrone Funeral Home Benton Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Doris Mae Jones, 82, of Amarillo. Services will be at 2 p.m. in Robertson Funeral Directors Chapel of Memories in Clarendon. Burial will be in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Jose Landin Jr., 68, of Amarillo. A praise service will be at 7 p.m. in Cox-LaGrone Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Christian Life Center. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery East. Ella Caroline Haws McDaniel, 92, of Clovis, N.M. Services will be at 2 p.m. in The Chapel. Burial will be in Mission Garden of Memories. Muffley Funeral Home. Reba McGinnis, 83, of Dumas. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. in Morrison Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Northlawn Memorial Gardens. James C. Mears, 59, of Pampa. Services will be at 2 p.m. in Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors Colonial Chapel. Marie Anne Mitchell, 49, of Borger. Services will be at 11 a.m. in Grace Fellowship Church. Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Orville Wayne Roediger, 83, of Fritch. Services will be at 2 p.m. in Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel in Borger. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Pampa. Zelbert "Zeb" Rury, 78, of Clovis, N.M. Services will be at 2 p.m. in Central Christian Church. Burial will be in Bovina Cemetery in Bovina, Texas. Steed-Todd Funeral Home. Charles N. Smith, 82, of Borger. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. in Faith Covenant Church. Brown Funeral Directors. Hortencia Garcia Valencia, 74, of Lazbuddie. Services will be at 2 p.m. in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will be in Lazbuddie Cemetery. Ellis Funeral Home of Muleshoe. William C. "Bill" Watson, 80, of Odessa. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. in Lockney Cemetery in Lockney. Moore-Rose-White Funeral Home of Lockney.