Potter Co. TX - Obits: November 1, 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 - Wednesday, November 1, 2006 Amarillo Al Billington Al Billington, 69, of Amarillo died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 6969 E. Interstate 40, with Richard Dickerson, pastor of Bykota Baptist Church, officiating. Mr. Billington was born March 27, 1937, in Amarillo to Roy and Lela Billington. He graduated from Palo Duro High School in 1956, was an avid wrestling fan and collected Elvis memorabilia. He was a loving husband, father and Papa. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and a sister. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; a son, Bryan Billington; a daughter, KaRene Unruh; a stepson, Steve Rowlett; a stepdaughter, Regina Deaver; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The family suggests memorials be to Odyssey Health Care, 6900 W. Interstate 40, Suite 150, Amarillo, TX 79106. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mary Boyd Mary Boyd, 75, of Amarillo died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., with John Wagoner, chaplain, officiating. Mrs. Boyd was born Feb. 16, 1931, in Clovis, N.M., to A.B. and Viola Marchman. She married Don E. Boyd in 1950. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ferrel Marchman; and a sister, Naomi Armstrong. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Deborah Adelman of Las Cruces, N.M., and Donna Paulk of Amarillo; two sons, Donald Boyd Jr. and Bart Boyd, both of Albuquerque, N.M; a sister, Eva Wagner of Festus, Mo.; a brother, A.B. Marchman Jr.; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- James Edward Clayton Jr. James Edward Clayton Jr., 66, of Amarillo died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St., with Kurt Oheim, pastor of Pinnacle Church, officiating. Burial will be in Llano East Cemetery. Mr. Clayton was born June 2, 1940, in Omaha, Neb. He moved to Amarillo three weeks ago from Sioux City, Iowa. He worked as a concrete finisher and in construction for more than 40 years. He married his soul mate, Dorothy May Golden-Nelson on Jan. 6, 1978, in Omaha. He loved hunting and fishing and was an avid outdoorsman. Mr. Clayton was a loving husband and father and will be missed. He was a member of the Lutheran church and was baptized in Lake Roosevelt in Grand Coulee, Wash. Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Lori Fowler, Terri Land and Shari Penny, all of Amarillo, and Kristi Sander of Happy; four sons, Tom Penny, Steve Nelson, Mark Nelson and Kirk Nelson, all of Amarillo; a brother, Donald Clayton of Council Bluff, Iowa; 23 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas Thompson Thomas Thompson, 59, of Amarillo died Friday, Oct. 27, 2006. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are by Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Mr. Thompson was born Nov. 17, 1946, in Borger to Kenneth and Marie Thompson, and had lived in Amarillo for 35 years. He was an aircraft mechanic for Bell Helicopter for 20 years. Survivors include a sister, Pat Duby of Borger; and a brother, Kenneth Thompson of Amarillo. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aaron M. "A" Fry Aaron M. "A" Fry, 94, of Amarillo died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Southwest Church of Christ with Brent Adams and Glenn Walton officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mr. Fry was born in Spicewood, near Austin. He moved with his parents to Levelland in 1924. He graduated from Levelland High School in 1930 and attended Abilene Christian College. While at Abilene Christian, he met Leola Logsdon, whom he later married on Feb. 7, 1935, in Cordell, Okla. They had no children. His wife, Leola, known to all as "Lil," preceded him in death on Oct. 15, 1996. He and Lil operated a feed and mill business in Erick, Okla., for several years before he had to enlist in the Navy during World War II. He served as a radio gunner, flying in dive bombers and torpedo planes. He was attached to Carrier Aircraft Service No. 2 in the Pacific for almost two years before being sent aboard the Aircraft Carrier Independence with Air Group VFN 76, a night fighter group, and spent time at Pearl Harbor. He was later attached to Carrier Aircraft Unit No. 50, Pasco, WN. After his discharge from the Navy at the end of WWII, he and Lil owned and operated a drug store in Shamrock for more than 10 years. They sold the store in 1956 and moved to Amarillo, where he was employed as a salesman for paper products. He worked for Braudt, Burkett and Roberts paper companies, retiring in 1983 after 22 years on the road. He and Lil enjoyed more than 14 years of retirement together. He was a member of Southwest Church of Christ. "A" was a pilot and flew light airplanes for more than 30 years. He was a charter member of the Amarillo Hangar of Quiet Birdmen, a national flying fraternity. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Roy Fry. Survivors include a sister, Jeannie Ma Morgan of Conroe; a brother, Doug Fry of Abilene; three nieces, Sandra Morici of Newtown, Conn., Barbara Loggia of Long Island, N.Y., and Gay Nell Frasher; three nephews, Kurt Curfman and wife Teresa of Pampa, Roland Fry and Eddie Fry; numerous great-nieces and great- nephews; and many, many loved friends at the Clairmont. The family suggests memorials be to High Plains Children's Home, P.O. Box 7448, Amarillo, TX 79114-7448. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary Gatlin Gary Gatlin, 69, of Amarillo died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006. Services will be at 1 p.m. today in Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia St., with the Rev. Charles Meyer of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church officiating. Graveside services and burial will be at 4:30 p.m. today in Mobeetie Cemetery in Mobeetie. Mr. Gatlin was born in Mobeetie, and graduated from Mobeetie High School. He was a Korean War veteran and served in the U.S. Air Force as a fighter pilot, crew chief and mechanic. He broke horses, rodeoed and ranched for many years. He owned and operated his own trucking company. He married Nancy Kapp on March 25, 2006, in Amarillo. He loved to take his grandchildren to the lake. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oad and Mayme Gatlin; and a brother, Sam Gatlin. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Gatlin; two daughters, Peggy Gentzel and husband Dewayne of Amarillo and Gareen Pearson of Burkburnett; three sons, Michael Gatlin and wife Linda of Walters, Okla., Ronald Gatlin of Denton and B.J. McKnight of Amarillo; a stepdaughter, Wending Lensing, husband David and sons, Jeremy, Chris and Michael of Humboldt, Iowa; two stepsons, Ryan McMurray, wife Jaime and daughters, Alexis and Macie of Johnson City, N.Y., and Craig McMurray and children, Amanda, Rylee and Craig of Vestal, N.Y.; a brother, Harold Gatlin and wife Donna of Powderly; eight grandchildren, Lindsey, Maegan, Meagan, Philecia, Austin, Tiffany, Joe and Katie; six great- grandchildren; and a very special pet, his dog, Thor. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hazel Holt Hazel Holt, 74, of Amarillo died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006. Wake services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday in St. Martin's Catholic Church. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the church with the Rev. John Hinkey, pastor, officiating. Arrangements are by Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 E. Interstate 40. Mrs. Holt was born May 19, 1932, in Ardmore, Okla., and had been a resident of Amarillo for more than 58 years. She was the co-owner of H&H Salvage. She married Orvial Holt on Jan. 3, 1949, in Amarillo. He preceded her in death in 1998. Survivors include a daughter, Sherry Runquist and husband Robert of Amarillo; a son, Juno Holt and wife Kathy of Amarillo; a sister, Barbara Blackburn of Oklahoma City; three granddaughters, Kristal Reese, Julie Holt and Stephanie Holt, all of Amarillo; and three great-grandchildren, Braydon Reese, Brecken Reese and Abigail Belter, all of Amarillo. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Odyssey Health Care, 6900 W. Interstate 40, Suite 150, Amarillo, TX 79106. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Delia C. Aguilar WELLINGTON - Delia C. Aguilar, 76, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church with Deacon Pedro Juarez, pastor of San Loreto Catholic Church in Silverton, officiating. Burial will be in Moore Cemetery in Moore. Mrs. Aguilar was born Sept. 15, 1930, in Moore to Nick and Dora Dominguez Carrasco. She married Edward T. Aguilar Sr. on Sept. 15, 1946, in Moore. Survivors include two sons, Frankie Aguilar and Eddie Aguilar Jr., both of Wellington; three daughters, Elia Herrera of Moore and Lucinda Martindale and Irma Kemp, both of Wellington; two brothers, Jesse Carrasco and Ernest Carrasco, both of San Antonio; two sisters, Manuela Aguilar of Moore and Irma Sanchez of San Antonio; 19 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Wellington Care Center Activity Fund. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Rev. Monsignor Burnell Arnold "Bud" Erpen TULIA - The Rev. Monsignor Burnell Arnold "Bud" Erpen, 84, former longtime Borger resident, died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006. Rosary will be said and vigil services will be at 7 p.m. Monday in St. Laurence Cathedral in Amarillo with Bishop John Yanta officiating. Mass will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in St. John's Catholic Church in Borger. Mass will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Amarillo. Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Nov. 9 in St. Joseph's Church in Amarillo with Bishop Yanta and the priests of the diocese as concelebrants. Monsignor Erpen's body has been donated to Texas Tech Medical School in Lubbock. Burial of cremains will be in Llano Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Directors of Borger. Monsignor Erpen was born Dec. 16, 1921, in Madison, Wis., to John and Constance Lenartz Erpen. He attended St. Francis de Sales seminary in Milwaukee, and was ordained a Catholic priest by the Most Rev. Archbishop of Milwaukee in St. John's Cathedral on May 27, 1947. For more than 50 years, Monsignor Erpen had devoted his time and talent in uniting the Catholic community with his visions of expansion. His love for the Church and the faith community allowed him to make his "vision" become reality. In 1958, while pastor at Holy Name in Happy, he would travel three days a week to Tulia and make weekly visits to Silverton to offer Mass. In Silverton, he was able to give the faith community their first Mass, which he celebrated weekly on the top floor of an old metal building which primarily was used to store grain. As months passed by Monsignor Erpen learned of a Presbyterian church that was for sale. With the assistance of the Art Kleman family, he was able to purchase the church. Subsequently the church was named in honor of Mrs. Art Kleman (Loreto) - Our Lady of Loreto. Monsignor Erpen personally repaired, remodeled, painted and refinished the inside of both the church and home. In 1960, Monsignor Erpen was reassigned as pastor of St. John's in Borger. At St. John's he had another vision - to construct a new church in Borger and a new mission in Stinnett. As always, he took charge of this project and ground was broken for the new church on April 27, 1961. The new St. John's was dedicated in February 1962. In 1963, under the leadership of Monsignor Erpen, the Catholic residents of Stinnett built St. Ann's Church, located on a five- acre plot of land which was donated. St. Ann's Church is a mission to St. John's parish in Borger. The year 1975 would pose another vision and challenge for Monsignor Erpen, who was now pastor of Our Mother of Mercy in Wellington. It was during this pastoral tenure that he expressed his vision to construct a mission in Shamrock. As word got around of his wishes, the contributions started coming in mostly from the outside the Shamrock mission area. Friends of his came from Borger to loan him their carpentry skills and other talents. Within a matter of months, the Shamrock mission was completed and the rectory had been remodeled. His aspirations led him to yet another dream - a mission Church in Wheeler. For months Monsignor Erpen searched for desirable property with or without a structure to purchase. Several prospective parcels were heavily investigated but funding was limited. Then the Good Lord finally heard their prayers. Mr. W.T. Mitchell agreed to sell his deceased mother's home to the church at an affordable price. Immediately, the renovations and remodeling began. After a short time the new mission was ready and a name was to be given. As he had done in the past with approval of the Bishop, Monsignor Erpen named these missions after their benefactors. The parish would be named St. Mary's in honor of the previous owner, the late Mary Mitchell. Monsignor Erpen's last years lived in retirement were spent traveling the Diocese of Amarillo serving as a supply priest to priests needing assistance, in ministry to the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ in Channing, supporting Catholic Schools, fundraising for Catholic Churches and charities, as well as one of his most prized achievements: National Grand Chaplain of the Order of Elks. He was preceded in death by a brother, John; and an aunt, Gertrude Lenartz. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Verlyn Gene Groen DALHART - Verlyn Gene Groen, 59, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Peoples Church with Mark McCormick, Leon Laney and Craig Fuller officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery by Horizon Funeral Home. Mr. Groen was born May 30, 1947, to Clarence and Lena Bos Groen in Sibley, Iowa. He and Judy Terpstra were married on Feb. 12, 1971, in Rock Valley, Iowa. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Scott Groen of Dalhart and Ryan Groen of Mooresville, N.C.; two daughters, Jacque Colangelo of Broomfield, Colo., and Nicole Garcia of Amarillo; his mother of Rock Valley; three grandchildren; three sisters, Glenda Sneller of Dalhart, Marcie Looft of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Colleen Van Beek of Rock Valley; and two brothers, Curtis Groen of Sherrills Ford, N.C., and Terry Groen of Dalhart. The family suggests memorials be to Dalhart Cruiser Club, 702 Denrock, Dalhart, TX 79022. Sign the online guest book at www.horizonfuneral.com. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elsie Standish PERRYTON - Elsie Standish, 97, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. in Perryton Church of Christ with Mikel Petersen officiating. Burial will be in Ochiltree Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton. Mrs. Standish was born June 12, 1909, in Bird City, Kan., to George and Amelia Wieck. She married Harry Standish on Aug. 12, 1925, in Goodland, Kan. Survivors include three daughters, Honey Belleperche of Detroit, Lois Arnett of Perryton and Carol Currier of Odessa; a son, Don Standish of Perryton; two sisters, Leone Krien of St. Francis, Kan., and Elva Wieck of Fullerton, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great- grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Church of Christ, 1201 S. Jefferson St., Perryton, TX 79070 or a favorite charity. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Natalie Alondra Marie Navarrete HEREFORD - Natalie Alondra Marie Navarrete, infant, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery with the Rev. David Contreras of La Iglesia De San Jose Catholic Church officiating. Arrangements are by Hereford Heritage Funeral Home. Natalie was born Oct. 25 at Hereford Regional Medical Center. Survivors include her parents, Vanessa Moreno Navarrete of Hereford and Eliseo Santiago Jr. of Amarillo; a sister, Nadia Alexis Navarrete of Hereford; and her grandparents, Elvira and Benjamin Navarrete of Hereford. The family suggests memorials be to Natalie's mother, Vanessa Navarrete, 1400 Forrest Ave., Apt. 15, Hereford, TX 79045. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mildred Pierce PAMPA - Mildred Pierce, 85, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Briarwood Full Gospel Church with the Rev. Lynn Hancock, pastor, Chancey Williamson and John Hazle Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mrs. Pierce worked at Alco as an office manager for 16 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church for more 50 years, was a member of the Faith Sunday school class and was a member of the Pampa Chapter No. 65 Order of the Eastern Star for many years, serving as past matron twice. Survivors include three daughters, Mary Jean Pierce of Winthrop Harbor, Ill., Carol Pierce of Pampa and Lynn Dawson of Hereford; two sisters, Ruth Sims of Pampa, and Dorothy Jones of San Antonio; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great- grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Cal Farley's Boys Ranch & Affiliates, 600 S.W. 11th Ave., Amarillo, TX 79101 or the Freedom Museum USA, 600 N. Hobart, Pampa, TX 79065. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Myrle Dean Stratton SHAMROCK - Myrle Dean Stratton, 76, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006, in Stratford. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Shamrock Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Richardson of Amarillo officiating. Arrangements are by Wright Funeral Directors. Mrs. Stratton was born April 14, 1930, in Weatherford to Willis Earl and Anne White McKeller. She married J. W. Stratton on May 21, 1949, in Lake Geneva, Wis. Survivors include three daughters, Sandra Wright of Amarillo, Cindy Guest of Stratford and Debby Hall of Hampton, Va.; four grandsons; and four great- grandchildren. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Royal F. Stiles STINNETT - Royal F. Stiles, 93, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006, in Spearman. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Brown Funeral Directors Chapel of the Fountains with Brant Davis officiating. Burial will be in Stinnett Cemetery. Mr. Stiles was born Oct. 7, 1913, in Kansas to Authur and Anna Stiles. He married Vera "Polly" White Orr on Oct. 31, 1975, in Stinnett. Survivors include his wife; a son, Ben A. Stiles of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Nita Holcomb of Borger; two stepsons, Voyn Orr of Stinnett and Vance Orr of Stinnett; a brother, Jack Stiles of Truth or Consequences, N.M.; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Herman Topper BORGER - Herman Topper, 70, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006, in Amarillo. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in First Baptist Church with James Baker, pastor of Primitive Baptist Church, and Don Watson officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Wheeler Cemetery in Wheeler by Brown Funeral Directors of Borger. Mr. Topper was born Feb. 9, 1936, in Wheeler County to George and Nancy Topper. He married Estelle Aderholt on July 20, 1946, in Wheeler. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Jimmy Topper and Phil Topper, both of Borger; two sisters, Mary Ann Maxwell of Wheeler and Wanda Mitchell of Pampa; seven grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. The family suggests memorials be to the American Lung Association of Texas, P.O. Box 26460, Austin, TX 78755-0460. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Earl Vandiver CHILDRESS - Earl Vandiver, 79, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006. Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Bible Baptist Church with the Rev. Alan Egerton officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m. today in Eastview Cemetery in Vernon. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home. Mr. Vandiver was born Aug. 29, 1927, in Marlow, Okla. He married Patsy Floyd on Jan. 28, 1945, in Farwell. Survivors include a daughter, Kathleen McIntyre of Childress; two sons, Steve Vandiver of Mountainair, N.M., and Rick Vandiver of Vernon; a sister, Ozelma Hevrin of Weslaco; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Juanita L. Wood PAMPA - Juanita L. Wood, 77, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Barry Owens, associate pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mrs. Wood was a cashier at the Capri, LaVista and Lanora theaters and worked at Furr's and Jackson's cafeterias. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Winkleblack of Pampa and Rhonda Strnad of Fort Morgan, Colo.; a sister, Geneva Barton of Pampa; eight grandchildren; two stepgranddaughters; and 17 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Pampa Chapter No. 65 Order of the Eastern Star, P.O. Box 280, Pampa, TX 79066-0280. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Mexico John Edwin Krattiger CLOVIS, N.M. - John Edwin Krattiger, 88, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006. Graveside celebration of life services will be at 3 p.m. today in Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Muffley Funeral Home. Mr. Krattinger came to Clovis in 1946 after serving six years in the Coast Guard. He worked for Clovis National Bank for 32 years, retiring in 1980, then worked part-time as the bailiff at the Curry County Courthouse for 15 years. Survivors include a son, George Krattiger of Clovis; a daughter, Plyna Nesbitt of Midland, Texas; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his longtime caregiver, Sherry Vestal. The family suggests memorials be to Attention: Stephanie Spencer, in care of Krattiger Family Scholarship Fund, Clovis Community College Foundation, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis, NM 88101, (505) 769-4956. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Juan Cristobal "John" Trujillo DES MOINES, N.M. - Juan Cristobal "John" Trujillo, 81, died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, in Amarillo, Texas. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church by the Knights of Columbus. Mass will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in the church with the Rev. John Shedlock, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Ojo De Pinevete "Rumaldo Martinez" Cemetery by Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton. Mr. Trujillo was born Dec. 14, 1924, in Des Moines to Federico and Julia Trujillo. He served three terms the U.S. Army, and later moved to Amarillo, where he worked for IBP and retired in 1990. Survivors include two brothers, Ramon Trujillo of Des Moines and Fred Trujillo of Albuquerque; and three sisters, Maria Cannon of Rio Rancho, Cecilia Bachicha of Des Moines and Emma Koblische of Denver. The family suggests memorials be to the Knights of Columbus. Sign the online guest book at www.hassfuneralhome.com. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oklahoma Lucille Matthews CHEYENNE, OKLA. - Lucille Matthews, 84, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006, in Amarillo, Texas. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Cheyenne Church of Christ with Jess Whitlock officiating. Burial will be in Silent Home Cemetery by Rose Chapel Funeral Service. Lucille Matthews was born Sept. 20, 1922, in Crawford to Elise Irene and Henry Austin Jones. She passed away Oct. 29, 2006, in Amarillo at the age of 84 years, 1 month and 9 days. Lucille grew up in Crawford, and attended school in Roll. After leaving school, she moved with her family to many towns in Oklahoma and Texas before moving to Canadian, Texas, for 14 years. In 1968, Lucille moved to Cheyenne, where she worked for B & H, Cordells Mercantile and Cheyenne Nursing Home. She enjoyed embroidery, quilting, cooking, gardening, a good card game and fishing. Lucille was also a member of Cheyenne Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Calvin Hillman. Survivors include a son, Tom Campbell and wife Kim of Amarillo; four daughters, Juanetta Ann McKissick of Cordell, Phyllis Spruell and husband William of Canadian, Texas, Venita Conway and husband Bob of Keller, Texas, and Frances Wylie and husband Larry of Quinton; 15 grandchildren; 20 great- grandchildren; a sister, Audrey Bowers and husband Leroy of Cheyenne; and a host of other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elsewhere Royce G. Bledsoe SOUTH LYON, MICH. - Royce G. Bledsoe, 57, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mr. Bledsoe was born May 14, 1949, in Amarillo to the late Charlie and Maudie Bledsoe. He passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. His demeanor and likeable character were contagious to nurses, doctors, strangers and everyone around him. He was a very determined man who touched many lives. He never complained and was always optimistic. Despite his ill health, he attended his daughter's school and recreational activities as much as possible. Survivors include his wife, Donna Bledsoe of South Lyon; a son, Royce Bledsoe of San Antonio; a stepdaughter, Samantha Avery of South Lyon; and four sisters, Betty Hershour of Martins Mill, Yvonne Adair of Winter Haven, Fla., Pat Cebell of Granbury and Wanda Hamak of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to the Henry Ford Cancer Center, 2799 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202 or M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Porfirio Diaz LUBBOCK - Porfirio Diaz, 44, died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Thursday in Bartley Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Plainview. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainview with the Rev. Arsenio Redulla officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Memorial Park in Plainview. Mr. Diaz was born June 6, 1962, in Plainview to Ruben and Mamie Diaz. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainview. Survivors include his parents of Plainview; five brothers, Carlos Diaz of Odessa, Arthur Diaz and Ruben Diaz Jr., both of San Diego, Daniel Diaz of Pampa and David Diaz of Plainview; and eight sisters, Tina Ramos, Veronica Sanchez and Rebecca Gonzales, all of Plainview, Lisa Landeros of Howe, Okla., Rachel Wolovnik of Amarillo and Nora Tapia, Oralia Diaz and Delia Oranlias, all of Odessa. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, November 1, 2006 Services Services Pending Claudine Harris, 78, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006. Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Gerald "Gerry" Peterka, 65, of Amarillo died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006. No services are currently scheduled. Cox-LaGrone Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Services Scheduled Mary Lee Milligan, 75, of Amarillo died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006. Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia St. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Services Today Delia C. Aguilar, 76, of Wellington. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church. Burial will be in Moore Cemetery in Moore. Wanda Lou Barnum, 61, of Canyon. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., in Amarillo. Private burial will be at a later date. James Edward Clayton Jr., 66, of Amarillo. Services will be at 10 a.m. in Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St. Burial will be in Llano East Cemetery. Gary Gatlin, 69, of Amarillo. Services will be at 1 p.m. in Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia St. Graveside services and burial will be at 4:30 p.m. in Mobeetie Cemetery in Mobeetie. Ramona "Mona" Louise Melton Geerdes, 57, of Borger. Services will be at 2 p.m. in Central Baptist Church. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery. Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Wyvon Mark "W. M." Griffin, 100, of Pampa. Services will be at 10 a.m. in St. Mark's CME Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Carmichael- Whatley Funeral Directors. John Edwin Krattiger, 88, of Clovis, N.M. Graveside celebration of life services will be at 3 p.m. in Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens. Muffley Funeral Home. Ralph Woodrow Lane, 93, of Borger. Services will be at 10 a.m. in Fairlanes Baptist Church. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park. Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Natalie Alondra Marie Navarrete, infant, of Hereford. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. in St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery. Hereford Heritage Funeral Home, 411 E. 6th St. Thurman "Poppy" Lee Rives, 82, of Wheeler. Services will be at 11 a.m. in First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Wheeler Cemetery. Wright Funeral Home. James Anderson Sanders, 78, of Amarillo, Texas, formerly of Charlotte, N.C. Graveside celebration of life services will be at 11 a.m. in Sharon Memorial Park. McEwan Funeral Service Charlotte Chapel. W.D. "Bill" Shipley, 65, of Shamrock, formerly of Stinnett. Services will be at 11 a.m. in Stinnett Church of Christ in Stinnett. Burial will be in Stinnett Cemetery. Brown Funeral Directors of Borger. Juan Cristobal "John" Trujillo, 81, of Des Moines, N.M. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Mass will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in the church. Burial will be in Ojo De Pinevete "Rumaldo Martinez" Cemetery. Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton. Earl Vandiver, 79, of Childress. Services will be at 10 a.m. in Bible Baptist Church. Burial will be at 1 p.m. in Eastview Cemetery in Vernon. Johnson Funeral Home. Nina Virginia Wells, 98, of Amarillo. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Clifford Williams, 71, of Amarillo. Services will be at 3 p.m. in Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St. Military rites will be by DAV Chapter No. 26. Juanita L. Wood, 77, of Pampa. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. in Fairview Cemetery. Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. ---