Potter Co. TX - Obits: August 19, 2006 ============================================================== Thanks to 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, Aug. 19, 2006 Amarillo The Rev. Andrew Warren Stowe The Rev. Andrew Warren Stowe, 91, of Amarillo died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006. Services will be at 3 p.m. today in First Baptist Church Chapel with Dr. Winfred Moore, pastor emeritus, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. A.W. was born July 9, 1915, in Lone Wolf, Okla., to Ernest and Mae Stowe. The family later moved to Donna, where A.W. "Warren" met the love of his life, Kathryn McFarland, at the Baptist Training Union. They were married in 1937, and enjoyed 65 years of a loving partnership until her death in April 2002. A.W. prepared for the ministry at Baylor University and Southwestern Seminary. He then pastored Baptist churches in Big Spring, Brownfield, Guymon, Okla., and Raton, N.M., before ending his 40-year ministry at First Southern Baptist Church in Canon City, Colo. He was active in the Baptist associational and state boards, as well as local Rotary and Lions clubs. He was a student of politics and traveled widely, participating in such events as the Baptist Jamaica Revival Crusade. He also enjoyed mountain climbing and golf, especially with his son-in-law and grandsons. He had been a resident of Amarillo since his retirement from the pastorate in 1977. He was an active member of First Baptist Church in Amarillo, until the last three years when he was incapacitated by ill health. He loved to preach and in his retirement, he often filled in during the absence of a pastor at churches such as First Baptist, Coulter Road Baptist, Buchanan Street Baptist, Second Baptist and for an extended interim at Washburn Baptist. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn; a daughter, Mary Edith Stowe Galloway; and a grandson, Howard Andrew Chamblin. Survivors include a daughter, Caroline Stowe Chamblin and husband Ed of Amarillo; a sister, Adele Moses of East Lima, N.Y.; numerous nieces and nephews; four grandchildren, Rhonda Galloway Boyce of Austin, Kim Galloway Holston and Mark Galloway, both of Amarillo, and Jonathan Chamblin of Albuquerque, N.M.; and four great-grandchildren, Bailey Boyce of Austin, and Jaron Loera, Spencer Jonas and Madison Jonas, all of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to First Baptist Church or the Andrew Chamblin Scholarship Fund at West Texas A&M University. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mack Henry Scott Edwards Mack Henry Scott Edwards, 88, of Amarillo died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. today in Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Mark Zimmerman of Paramount Terrace Christian Church officiating. Private burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mack Henry Scott Edwards was born Feb. 2, 1918, in Highfill, Ark., to Lee and Myrna Edwards. Mr. Edwards moved to Amarillo in 1928 and attended Amarillo public schools. He joined the U.S. Army Air Corps on Sept. 29, 1941, and was discharged as an enlisted man in December 1942. He was then accepted as an aviation cadet with the Army Air Corps and was stationed for advanced training in Houston. He graduated from flight school in July 1943 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant. During his military career, he spent 17 months in Burma, Assam, made 33 trips over the "Hump" and as a pilot, he also towed gliders and dropped paratroopers. Mr. Edwards received three medals and two Distinguished Flying Cross medals, which at the time was the highest honor from the U.S. Air Force. He married Juanita Roberts on Oct. 24, 1943, in Canyon. She preceded him in death on April 4, 1962. Mr. Edwards accepted the honorable discharge from military service in July 1945. He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman. He was named Amarillo City Municipal Golf Champion for 1947 and 1948. He turned professional in 1949 and gained membership into the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) in 1954. The PGA also certified Mr. Edwards as a Class A teaching professional. He was the head professional at golf courses in Los Alamos, N.M., and Odessa before becoming head professional at Amarillo Country Club from 1954 to 1960. Mr. Edwards moved to Boulder, Colo., in 1960 and owned and operated golf courses in both Colorado and Arizona until his retirement in 1986. Mr. Edwards was a member of the Amarillo VFW, the "Hump" Pilots Association of America and the Amarillo Senior Citizens. He was lifetime member of the PGA and a 59-year member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a son, Scott M. Edwards Jr. of Amarillo; a daughter, Sue Soltis of San Antonio; a granddaughter, Kim McCune Jackson and husband Dean of Bastrop; a grandson, David McCune of Denver; a sister, Janie Edwards Wren of Denver; three nephews, John, Randy and Jay Wren of Denver; and three great- grandchildren, Jennifer, Maddie and Dawson. The family suggests memorials be to Cal Farley's Boys Ranch and Girls Town USA, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174 or the Presbyterian Children's Home, 3400 S. Bowie St., Amarillo, TX 79109. The family will be at 2903 S. Taylor St. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- William C. "Bill" "Coach" Scott William C. "Bill" "Coach" Scott, 62, of Amarillo died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006. Services will be at 1 p.m. today in Mount Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. James Collins, pastor, and the Rev. W.L. Scott, pastor of Grace Fellowship Church in Borger, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Warford- Walker Mortuary, 509 N. Hughes St. William C. "Bill" "Coach" Scott was born Dec. 28, 1943, in Amarillo. He was a retired senior buyer for Mason & Hanger Pantex and a member of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, where he served in the Sunday school and was a one-time member of the Gospel Choir. He was also a longtime teacher of the young people's group for the Caprock District Sunday School and BTU Congress. He served as a volunteer roundup man and coach for Kids, Inc. for more than 30 years, coaching basketball, track, softball and football. His teams held the "City Champs" title season after season in football. He was a coach for Amarillo Little Dribblers basketball team, AAU track and AAU basketball. William served on the first steering committee for the 79107 YES program for youth. He struggled with a longtime handicap, being confined to a wheelchair, but was able to volunteer his time and energy as a coach to help kids get involved in sports so they would have something to do and stay off the streets getting into trouble. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Helen Scott; his father, Calvin Scott; and a brother, Claude "Sandy" Scott. Survivors include his devoted wife, Betty Scott; four sons, Kenneth Walker and wife Renee of Albuquerque, N.M., and William Scott Jr., Byron Scott and Adrian Scott, all of Amarillo; a daughter, Devah Taylor of Midland; two brothers, Ralph Scott and wife Elaine of Jacksonville, Fla., and Thomas Jones of Amarillo; three sisters, Rita Rector and husband Fred and Stacy Jones, all of Amarillo, and Jacqueline Scott of Austin; 12 grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; two godsons, Gene Polley and Chris Chandler, both of Amarillo; many nieces, nephews, aunties and uncles; and a host of relatives and friends. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Harold H. Holcomb Harold H. Holcomb, 94, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. today in Harrington Assisted Living Center with Alan Williamson, chaplain of Park Central, and Lance Herrington officiating. Private family burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors Bell Avenue Chapel, 5400 S. Bell St. Mr. Holcomb was born Feb. 8, 1912, in Panhandle to Ethel Leah Hendrix Holcomb and James Johnston Holcomb. Both Harold and his wife, Jean, graduated from Panhandle High School. Harold attended John Tarleton College in Stephenville. He married Jean Williams on June 28, 1931, in Guthrie, Okla. After they married, they moved to Borger, where they resided until Harold retired from J. M. Huber Corp. after 41 years. They lived in Canyon and Amarillo and recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. Harold was a member of Paramount Baptist Church. He was an avid gardener and fisherman and loved to travel, especially to his cabin in Colorado. The family wishes to thank all the caregivers of BSA Hospice, Harrington Assisted Living and Ware Memorial for their kindness and compassion. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean, on Aug. 11, 2006; his parents; and two brothers, Frances and Leon. Survivors include a son, Ron Holcomb and wife Sarah of Midland; a daughter, Susan Harnish and husband Gil of Loganville, Ga.; five grandchildren, Greg Holcomb and wife DeAnn and d'Jon Roeschke and husband Kelly, all of Plano, Curt Holcomb of Dallas, Steve Harnish of Las Vegas and Andrea Mays and husband Josh of Sedona, Ariz.; three great-grandchildren, Spencer Holcomb and Claire and Davis Roeschke, all of Plano; several nieces; and a nephew. The family suggests memorials be to Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174-0001 or BSA Hospice and Life Enrichment Center, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday, August 19, 2006 Services Services Pending Dorothy Lavelle Bunch, 75, of Borger died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006. Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors. Susie Cooper Harlow, 69, of Dumas died Friday, Aug. 18, 2006. Morrison Funeral Directors. Alice B. Hawkins, 79, of Borger died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006, in Katy. Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors. Maria Lopez Leal, 55, of Hereford died Friday, Aug. 18, 2006. Rix Funeral Directors. Versie M. Skinner, 65, of Amarillo died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006. Warford- Walker Mortuary, 509 N. Hughes St. Mae Voss, 77, of Amarillo died Friday, Aug. 18, 2006. Rector Funeral Home Coulter Chapel, 8310 S. Coulter St. Elsie Mae Wilson, 92, of Borger died Friday, August 18, 2006. Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors. Services Scheduled Mark Bobbitt, 49, of Amarillo died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Grace Community Church. Burial will be private. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Peggy L. Garner, 76, of Amarillo died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in N.S. Griggs & Sons Funeral Directors Pioneer Chapel, 2615 Paramount Blvd. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Clyde E. Revious, 77, of Amarillo died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006, in Concord, N.C. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Paramount Terrace Christian Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Cynthie Gail Sparks, 55, of Hedley died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Calvary Baptist Church in Clarendon. Burial will be in Cal Farley's Boys Ranch Cemetery in Boys Ranch. Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon. Lorraine B. Tubbs, 77, of Amarillo died Thursday, Aug. 17, 2006. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Second Baptist Church. Private family burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors Bell Avenue Chapel, 5400 S. Bell St. Sylvia Turner, 51, of Amarillo died Friday, Aug. 18, 2006. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in N.S. Griggs & Sons Funeral Directors Pioneer Chapel, 2615 Paramount Blvd. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery East. Services Today Floy Baker, 78, of Amarillo. Celebration of life services will be at 2 p.m. in Lifeway Fellowship Baptist Church. Private burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Elleen B. Belanger, 93, of Oklahoma City. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. in First Presbyterian Church in Guymon. Burial will be in Elmhurst Cemetery in Guymon. Henson-Novak Funeral Directors of Guymon. James Stuart "Stu" Crutchfield, 64, of Stratford. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. in Stratford Cemetery. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Stratford. Rosetta Carolina Doran, 77, of Amarillo. Services will be at 11 a.m. in Victory Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park. Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St. Mack Henry Scott Edwards, 88, of Amarillo. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. in Westminster Presbyterian Church. Private burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Charles Allan Fletcher, 76, of Odessa. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. in Sunset Memorial Gardens.Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. Willlie H. "Mutt" Foster, 70, of Gardena, Calif. Memorial services will be in Roosevelt Memorial Mortuary Chapel of Faith. Debbie Cunningham Frymoyer, 54, of Amarillo. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. in Ochiltree Cemetery in Perryton. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Shirlee Ray Gilmore, 57, of Canyon. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church. Brooks Funeral Directors. Harold H. Holcomb, 94, of Amarillo. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. in Harrington Assisted Living Center. Private family burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors Bell Avenue Chapel, 5400 S. Bell St. Charlotte Kaye "Cookie" Jefferson, 47, of Clovis, N.M. Services will be at 1 p.m. in First Church of God in Christ. Burial will be in Mission Garden of Memories. Steed-Todd Funeral Home. Ineata "Mae" Madison, 81, of North Richland Hills, formerly of Amarillo. Services will be at 10 a.m. in Memorial Chapel in Llano Cemetery in Amarillo. Quentin's Funeral Home of Euless. William C. "Bill" "Coach" Scott, 62, of Amarillo. Services will be at 1 p.m. in Mount Zion Baptist Church. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Warford-Walker Mortuary, 509 N. Hughes St. Tyrone D. "T-Rex" Smith, 32, of Amarillo. Services will be at 10 a.m. in Johnson Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Warford-Walker Mortuary, 509 N. Hughes St. Billie J. "Bill" Stephens, 85, of Friona. Services will be at 2 p.m. in Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Friona Cemetery. Blackwell Funeral Home. The Rev. Andrew Warren Stowe, 91, of Amarillo. Services will be at 3 p.m. in First Baptist Church Chapel. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. ---