Potter Co. TX - Obits: February 25, 2007 ============================================================== 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 - Sunday, February 25, 2007 Area Edgar Richard Brown DUMAS - Edgar Richard Brown, 84, died Friday, Feb. 23, 2007. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. today in First Street Church of Christ with Ben Merenes, pulpit minister at Georgetown Church of Christ, Dr. Edward Brown, his brother, and Art Lynch, minister, officiating. His body was donated to Texas Tech Medical School. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Dumas. Edgar Richard Brown was born Jan. 8, 1923, in McClain County, Okla., near Purcell, to Richard Washington Brown and Mary Elizabeth McKinney Brown. He had worked as an engineer for Continental Carbon Black in Dumas before retiring. Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Brown; a daughter, Jane Alyse Ross of Searcy, Ark.; two sons, Richard Lyle Brown of Round Rock and Brant Lane Brown of Dumas; four grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; and a brother, Dr. Edward Brown of Abilene. The family suggests memorials be to Memorial Hospice of Dumas, 209 Bliss Ave., Dumas, TX 79079. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- William Doyle "Pa" Casey WASHBURN - William Doyle "Pa" Casey, 82, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors Bell Avenue Chapel, 5400 S. Bell St., in Amarillo, with the Rev. Harold Elliott officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Washburn Cemetery in Washburn. Mr. Casey was born Dec. 26, 1924, in Lockney to Robert and Linnie Whitlock Casey. He was part of the LST division that landed on Iwo Jima. On May 12, 1946, he married Cleta Casey in Clovis, N.M. Mr. Casey was a fun-loving man who never met a stranger. He was happiest when he was working on cars or hot rodding. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; a sister; and a son, Doyle Wayne Casey, in 1997. Survivors include his wife of 60 years; a son, William "Dub" Casey of Port Lavaca; a sister, Jean Johnson of Delores, Colo.; six grandchildren, Brett W. Matthews, Shaddon S. Casey, Shannen H. Casey, Jeremiah W. Casey, Shannon S. Lees and Dustin W. Casey; and 10 great-grandchildren, Dakota Casey, Saige Casey, Clairissa Matthews, Bailee Casey, Abi Simmons, Chance Wayne Casey, Ani Lees, Levi Casey, River-Jordan Casey and Matthew Lees. The family suggests memorials be to the Washburn Cemetery Association. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kristy D. Calloway PAMPA - Kristy D. Calloway, 34, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, in Amarillo. Joint services with her cousin, Tarah Johnson, will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. I.L. Patrick, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Ms. Calloway was born March 5, 1972, in Groom and had lived in Pampa most of her life. She graduated from Pampa High School in 1991 and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Logan Calloway of Tulia; a son, Layton Burrow of Tulia; two stepsons, Eddie Burrow and Montrey Burrow, both of Tulia; her father, Joe Roy Calloway Sr. of Borger; four sisters, Cleta Johnson, Tamika Calloway and Lori Calloway, all of Amarillo, and Elithia Embers of Borger; three brothers, Alex Johnson of Wellington and Joe Calloway Jr. and Esley Fields, both of Amarillo; and her grandparents, Willie and Henry "Peggy" McKinnon of Wellington. The family suggests memorials be to the American Cancer Society, in care of Gerry Caylor, 2130 Charles, Pampa, TX 79065. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eldon D. "Slim" Chandler DALHART - Eldon D. "Slim" Chandler, 81, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Dalhart Church of Christ with Dean Whaley, minister of the church, officiating. Arrangements are by Horizon Funeral Home. Eldon Duane Chandler was born Feb. 19, 1926, in Ropesville to Wesley P. and Chloe J. Owens Chandler. "Slim" married Othella Stephens on March 31, 1945, in Lubbock - they moved to Dalhart in 1955. He was a distributor for Morton Foods. He later went to work for Texas Department of Transportation and retired after 27 years. An avid hunter, Slim enjoyed the outdoors and was an award-winning trap shooter. Slim enjoyed working with his hands and made custom knives that will remain a part of his legacy for years to come. Mr. Chandler was a member of Dalhart Masonic Lodge No. 869. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Audean Glosgow. Survivors include his wife, Othella Chandler; a son, Victor D. Chandler and wife Jan of Dalhart; a daughter, Paula D. Foote and husband Carl of Tucumcari, N.M.; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Sign the online guest book at horizonfuneral.com. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Evia Clines SUDAN - Evia Clines, 77, died Friday, Feb. 23, 2007, in Amarillo. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Sudan Cemetery with family members officiating. Arrangements are by Ellis Funeral Home of Muleshoe. Mrs. Clines moved to Amarillo in 1996 from Clovis, N.M. She was a homemaker. Survivors include three sons, John Clines of St. Johns, Ariz., and Sam Clines and Billy Clines, both of Amarillo; five daughters, Faye Birch of Tucumcari, N.M., Betty Nichols of Phoenix, Dorothy Saucier and Paula Elliott, both of Amarillo, and Debbie Mullins of Claude; a brother, William Pruitt of Tucumcari; 26 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- J.O. "Hap" Garner KRESS - J.O. "Hap" Garner, 86, died Friday, Feb. 23, 2007, in Olton. Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church Chapel in Plainview with Dr. Kelly Warren and Dr. Travis Hart officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Memorial Park by Lemons Funeral Home. Mr. Garner was born Aug. 11, 1920, in Hemphill County to John T. and Ada Belle Cantrell Garner. He married Genevieve Davidson on May 8, 1943, in San Francisco. Survivors include his wife of Claytonville; three daughters, Sheryl Lindeman and Judy Bertelson, both of Claytonville, and Janis Jones of Plainview; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Roberta Carter of Dumas, Cleta Carroll of Brownfield and Avenell Armstrong of Plainview. The family suggests memorials be to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Helen Hutson PANHANDLE - Helen Hutson, 77, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Claude Cemetery in Claude with the Rev. Cliff Houghton, pastor of Fairview Assembly of God in Amarillo, officiating. Arrangements are Boxwell Brothers of Panhandle. Helen was born June 16, 1929, near Anadarko, Okla., to Charles and Edna Rearick. She was a homemaker. Helen was a member of Fairview Assembly of God in Amarillo, Sunday school and the senior citizens group. She married Leonard Hutson on Sept. 19, 1949, in Wichita, Kan. Survivors include her husband, Leonard Hutson; a daughter, Mary Robinson; three sons, Larry Hutson, John Hutson and Bobby Hutson; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Fairview Assembly of God, 3706 S.E. 10th Ave., Amarillo, TX 79104. Viewing will be from 1 to 6 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Altus Keahey WHITE DEER - Altus Keahey, 91, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, in Pampa. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in First Baptist Church of White Deer with the Rev. Alan Wilson, pastor, officiating. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Monday in Silent Home Cemetery in Crawford, Okla. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa. Mr. Keahey was born March 22, 1915, in Crawford. He married Novella Hillman on Dec. 20, 1939, in Crawford. They owned a small grocery store in Crawford before moving to White Deer in 1951. He worked as a machinist for Cabot for more than 10 years. He then worked for the White Deer Independent School District for more than 25 years. He was a member and deacon at First Baptist Church. He and two of his brothers were ordained on Feb. 15, 1951. He faithfully served the Lord all his life. He was preceded in death by a son, Dewayne Keahey in 1942; six brothers, Leon Keahey, Edwin Keahey, Vernon Keahey, Johnny Keahey, L.B. Keahey and Gerald Keahey; and a sister, Lois Painter. Survivors include his wife, Novella Keahey; two sons, Larry Altus Keahey and wife Ruby of Medicine Lodge, Kan., and James Earl Keahey of Guymon, Okla.; a daughter, LaQueta Jamieson and husband Jim of Killingsworth, Conn.; a sister, Audrey Rorabaugh of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; six grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to the Altus Keahey Scholarship Fund, in care of White Deer High School, P.O. Box 247, White Deer, TX 79097. Sign the online guest book at www.carmichael-whatley.com. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lourdes Garcia Mora FARWELL - Lourdes Garcia Mora, 34, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007, in Clovis, N.M. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Monday in San Jose Parish in Texico, N.M. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in San Jose Parish with the Rev. Sotero Sena officiating. Burial will be in Texico Cemetery in Texico by Muffley Funeral Home. Mrs. Mora was born Aug. 19, 1972, in Rodeo, Durango, to Juan Garcia and Magarita Medina Cardoza Campa. She married Cesar Octavio Mora Cardoza on Nov. 7, 1995, in Juarez, Chihuahua. Survivors include her husband; a son, Jonathon Octavio Mora of Farwell; two daughters, Alexia Mora and Leslie Ann Mora, both of Farwell; five brothers, Manuel Garcia of Farwell, Juan Garcia and Roberto Garcia, both of Clovis, and Javier Garcia and Angel Gabriel Garcia, both of Texico; and three sisters, Velia Pena, Lorena Ortega and Margarita Nunez, all of Farwell. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Durward "Ray" Smith FRITCH - Durward "Ray" Smith, 71, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007, in Borger. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors Minton Memorial Chapel in Borger with Norman Shuman, pastor, and Merrill Silvey, pastor of Word of Life Church in Borger, officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park. Mr. Smith was born July 14, 1935, in Breckenridge. He was a supervisor with the State of New Mexico Oil Conservation Division. Survivors include his wife, Edith; a son, Steve Smith of Lovington, N.M.; two daughters, Myrna Parsons of New Orleans and Nita Campbell of Borger; a brother, Gary Jan Smith of Pampa; eight grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amarillo Patty Jean Ragan Patty Jean Ragan, 73, of Amarillo died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in The Church of Christ at the Colonies with Dick Marcear officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mrs. Ragan was born and raised in Amarillo. She graduated from Amarillo High School, attended Abilene Christian University and finished with a bachelor's degree from West Texas State University. She married Lee Ragan on May 27, 1954, in Amarillo. She was a former board member and volunteer at Ronald McDonald House. She was very active in the Amarillo High School Alumni Association and with the Amarillo Alzheimer's Group. She devoted her life to her husband, daughters, and grandchildren. She was member of The Church of Christ at the Colonies. Survivors include her husband, Lee Ragan; two daughters, Risa Jones and husband David of Lubbock and Lori Hill and husband Scott of Denton; five grandchildren, Caite, Alex, and Ragan Jones and Ryan and Karli Hill; and a number of other relatives In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to be to The Church of Christ at the Colonies building fund, 4500 Wesley Ave., Amarillo, TX 79119 or High Plains Children's Home and Family Services, P.O. Box 7448, Amarillo, TX 79114-7448. The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 p.m. today at the funeral home. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- James D. "J.D." Ayers Sr. James D. "J.D." Ayers Sr., 77, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Llano Cemetery with John Elser, chaplain of the Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center, officiating. Military honors will be by the Fort Sam Houston Honor Guard. A second memorial service will be in Alaska at a later date. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St. Mr. Ayers was born Dec. 26, 1929, in Lefors to Wayland and Ruby Ayers. He was raised in McLean and Alanreed. Mr. Ayers married Louise Preston in 1947. In 1951, he married Annie Ruth Chapman. Mr. Ayers joined the Army in 1950. He served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. His military career spanned more than 20 years. He entered the Army as a cook and advanced to other positions. He retired in 1972 at Fort Richardson, Alaska, as a microwave technician. After his retirement from the Army, he worked for the Alyeska Pipeline Service Co., retiring in 1991. After his retirement in 1991, he lived in Texas during the winter and in Alaska during the summer, where he enjoyed halibut fishing and spending time with his special friends. Mr. Ayers raised registered beagles; all 18 were very special to him and a few even traveled to Alaska with him. He was a Church of Christ member. Mr. Ayers was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, in 1999; his parents; a sister; and two brothers. Survivors include his daughter, Kaye Baucom of Amarillo; two sons, David Ayers and Chap Ayers, both of Amarillo; three grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren; and many friends and other family. Sign the online guest book at www.rectorfuneralhome.com. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dorothy Lou Dever Dorothy Lou Dever, 78, of Amarillo died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007. Memorial services were Feb. 20 in her home for friends and all of her wonderful caregivers. Private family memorial services will be in Helena, Ark. Dorothy was born in Helena to Fred and Blanche Dever. Helena was on the Mississippi River, where Dorothy's most cherished childhood memories were held. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Pattie; and a granddaughter, Crissie. Survivors include two brothers, William Dever and wife Grace and Kent Wadell; a sister, Judy Clack; three sons, Brent Hall, Jay Don Hall and wife Angela and Stephen Hall and wife Susan; two daughters, Melissa Hall and Sandra Kirkwood and husband Jim; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three nephews. The family suggests memorials be to Hospice of the Southwest, 1301 S. Coulter St., Suite 404, Amarillo, TX 79106. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carolyn Javine Bingham Carolyn Javine Bingham, 59, of Amarillo died Friday, Feb. 23, 2007. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 6969 E. Interstate 40, with Larry Richardson, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Bingham was born Nov. 7, 1947, in Greenville, and was raised in Dangerfield. She moved to Amarillo in the early 1980s, where she married her husband, Raymond Bingham, and they raised their three children. She was a member of Palisades Fellowship Baptist Church. She became a correctional officer at the Neal Unit in 2000. She was an animal lover and a caregiver to many people, but her children and grandchildren were the focal point of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hoyt and Bobbie Gilmore; a brother, R.A. "Butch" Wisener Jr.; a granddaughter, Sadie Lynn McMahan; and her grandmother, Maude Gilmore. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Bingham; a son, Kevin Bingham of Amarillo; two daughters, Michelle Macias and husband Mario of Amarillo and Melissa Sturgeon and husband Scott of Oklahoma; a sister, Jan Paxton; seven grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Melonye Curtis Melonye Curtis, 70, of Amarillo died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007. Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Monday in Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Marty Loberg, Dr. Terry Hargrave and Dr. Paul Matney officiating. Private burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Melonye Curtis died in the early hours of Feb. 22, 2007. She was born Nov. 14, 1936, in Fort Worth to J.D. and Mildred Lowe. She grew up in Jacksonville and attended Jacksonville schools. She entered The University of Texas at age 17 and graduated with a B.A. degree in education. Later, while teaching and raising her family, she received her master's degree in education in early childhood from Texas Woman's University. After her graduation from The University of Texas, she married Terry A. "Booty" Curtis and moved to Amarillo. Melonye's career course was directed by her love for young children. Her teaching career began in Austin, and she later taught in Amarillo. She was instrumental at Amarillo's Opportunity School by helping in every way from teaching to driving the school bus. In 1979, she started her career at Amarillo College in the Early Child Development Program. She retired as full professor from AC after 26 years. She developed many innovative new programs and methods which are still in use today at Amarillo College and other early childhood programs around the state. She was named professor emeritus at Amarillo College in 2006, a proud accomplishment for Melonye and her family. Although her calling was for young children, her greatest passion was for her family, her hundreds of friends and her beloved dogs, Luke and Gracie. Melonye and Terry were married for 49 years and have one daughter and one son. She was blessed with two grandchildren, who adored their "Mummy." Melonye had many interests and affiliations. Modesty limits the inclusion of all accomplishments and accolades that she received throughout her lifetime. Melonye was always an advocate for the underdog and underprivileged and spent countless hours as a volunteer for many organizations that need her enthusiasm and expertise. The impact she had on so many lives over the years was as far- reaching as the sky, and now Melonye sits on a rainbow. Survivors include her husband, Terry A. Curtis; a daughter, Caytie Martin; a son-in-law, Barry Martin; a son, Tom Curtis; and two grandchildren, Chad and Channing Martin. The family suggests memorials be to The Melonye Curtis Childcare Scholarship, in care of the Amarillo College Foundation, P.O. Box 447, Amarillo, TX 79178. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chris Walker Chris Walker, 33, of Amarillo died Friday, Feb. 23, 2007. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday int Rector Funeral Home Coulter Chapel, 8310 S. Coulter St., with Michael Decker, pastor of Messiah's House, officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Chris was born Nov. 8, 1973, in Amarillo. He attended schools in Amarillo and Hereford. He married Jaelyn Allen in June 2003 in Amarillo. He worked for Inter-Rail Transport Co. as an operations manager full-time, but also had many side jobs that he loved. He was a member of Trinity Fellowship Church and also attended First Assembly of God as a child. Chris was a free spirit who was full of life. He touched so many people from all walks of life with his personality and his huge brown eyes and smile. He had a love for motorcycles, riding his four-wheelers, skiing, playing with his dog, Cojack, and the love of the art of tattoos, but none compared to the love that he had for his wife, Jaelyn, his daughters, JayCee and Taylor, and his family. Chris was talented at anything he put his mind to, from Kwahadi Indian dancing as a child, to woodwork, cake decorating, carpentry and helping his daughters in all their sporting events. He was always ready to help anyone out with anything at all costs. He will be missed by many. We, the family, would like to send our deepest gratitude for the care and love from the staff at BSA, Critical Care Unit. He was preceded in death by his father, James David Walker; and his grandmother, Venna Ferguson-Walker. Survivors include his wife; two daughters of Amarillo; his mother, Teresa McCowan of Amarillo; a sister, Lola Byrd; his grandparents, Elva and Lisbon "Mac" McCowan of Amarillo; a niece, Tianna Lindsey-Byrd of Amarillo; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be in the names of JayCee Walker and Taylor Walker to any Herring National Bank. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tarah LaShay Johnson Tarah LaShay Johnson, 31, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007. Joint services with her cousin, Kristy D. Calloway, will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church in Pampa with the Rev. I.L. Patrick, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Pampa, officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Pampa by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors in Pampa. Ms. Johnson was born April 17, 1975, in Pampa and graduated from Pampa High School in 1993. She was a certified nurses' aide at Palo Duro Nursing Center in Claude and a member of St. Mark's CME Church in Pampa. Survivors include her mother, Shari Johnson of Pampa; her father, Edward Holt of Pampa; a sister, Tamara Johnson of Lawton, Okla.; and her grandparents, Willie and Henry "Peggy" McKinnon of Wellington. The family suggests memorials be to St. Mark's CME Church, 406 Elm, Pampa, TX 79065. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Margaret Friemel Margaret Friemel, 82, of Canyon died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, in Amarillo. Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. today in Brooks Funeral Directors Chapel in Canyon. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. Dr. A. Moses officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Margaret Friemel was born Feb. 5, 1925, to Anna Tucek and Clarence Friemel in Amarillo. She was a longtime resident of Randall County. She was a homemaker. Margaret married Alvin Friemel on April 26, 1944, in Umbarger. She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church and active in the 4-H Club, Extension Homemakers, and Umbarger Altar Society. She was preceded in death by her husband on Feb. 14, 1973. Survivors include a son, Wayne Friemel of Canyon; two daughters, Virginia Haeberle of Sacramento, Calif., and Cynthia Boston of Springtown; and a sister, Elizabeth Ann Brockman of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to Hospice of Southwest, 1301 Coulter St., Suite 404, Amarillo, TX 79106 or the American Cancer Society, 3915 Bell St., Amarillo, TX 79109. The family will receive friends after the service Monday and will have a meal in the parish hall at St. Mary's Catholic Church. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elsewhere Kenneth Dorris HALTOM CITY - Kenneth Dorris, 76, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007. Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Funeral Home Chapel. A private family burial will be Thursday in West End Cemetery in Stephenville. Mr. Dorris was retired from many years in the tire business, both in San Angelo and owning Dorris Tire Store in Bay City. He had many interests in history, aviation and music and always had a smile and a gentle way. Mr. Dorris became a Mason in 1955. Mr. Dorris served in the U.S. Air Force. After his Air Force service, Mr. Dorris settled in Texas, living in Ozona, San Angelo, Bay City and Haltom City. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Ella Dorris; and his second wife, Bobbie Dorris. Survivors include a brother, Lonnie Dorris and wife Ruth of Odessa; his first wife, Neva Stegman of Arizona; three children, Deborah Bryant and husband Jerry, Delaine Dorris Maggied and Kenny Dorris and wife Suzette; and six grandchildren, David, Michelle, Brent, Garren, Lexie and Megan. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bradley M. Vosper FORT SMITH, Ark. - Bradley M. Vosper, 85, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Lewis Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in U.S. National Cemetery. Mr. Vosper was born April 28, 1921, in Staten Island, N.Y. He was a World War II veteran of the 88th Infantry Divison 313 Medical Battalion and was awarded the Bronze Star. Survivors include his wife, Ferne Vosper. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Mexico Marvin Edmonston CLOVIS, N.M. - Marvin Edmonston, 85, died Friday, Feb. 23, 2007. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Fifth Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Roy Roach officiating. Arrangements are by Muffley Funeral Home. Mr. Edmonston was born May 18, 1921, to Raymond E. and Mary Yoder Edmonston in Minco, Okla. He married Mildred on Feb. 8, 1941, in Clovis. Survivors include his wife; a son, Ernest Edmonston of Roswell; a daughter, Linda Bentley of Farmington; a granddaughter; four sisters, Arlene Burns of Plano, Texas, Bulah Moses of Albuquerque, Una Fay Roach of Clovis and Eunice Raye Roach of Clovis. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oklahoma Kenneth Dale Grayson GUYMON, Okla. - Kenneth Dale Grayson, 79, died Friday, Feb. 23, 2007. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Elmhurst Cemetery with the Rev. Odie Nunley officiating. Arrangements are by Bunch-Roberts Funeral Home. Mr. Grayson had been a Guymon resident since 1957, working for Panhandle Telephone until 1974 and retiring as an animal control officer for the city in 1993. He served his country as a seaman in the Merchant Marine and in the Army National Guard. Survivors include his wife, Jean Grayson; a daughter, Patti Moore of Hooker; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Pat Huffman of Stephenville, Texas; and a brother, Dan Grayson of Comanche, Texas. The family suggests memorials be to the Guymon Animal Shelter, in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 1112, Guymon, OK 73942. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday, February 25, 2007 Services Services Pending Mary Jane Dallas, 67, of Pampa died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007. Carmichael- Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa. L. Diane Davis, 53, of Amarillo died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2007. Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors Bell Avenue Chapel, 5400 S. Bell St. Ruth Mae Garrett, 78, of El Cajon, Calif., formerly of Amarillo, died Friday, Feb. 23, 2007. Cox-LaGrone Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Lorene Judy, 91, of Panhandle died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007. Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle. Ed Patton of Hereford died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007. Parkside Chapel Funeral Home. Services Scheduled Earl C. Robertson, 89, of Olton died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Olton First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Plainview Memorial Park in Plainview. Foskey-Lilley-McGill Funeral Home of Olton. Billy Clyde Terry, 71, of Borger died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Keeler Baptist Church. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park. Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Services Today Edgar Richard Brown, 84, of Dumas. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. in First Street Church of Christ. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Dumas. Nadine Edge, 86, of Muleshoe. Services will be at 2 p.m. in Steed-Todd Funeral Home Chapel in Clovis, N.M. Burial will be in Texico Cemetery in Texico, N.M. Margaret Friemel, 82, of Canyon. Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. in Brooks Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Umbarger. Amos Reeves, 94, of Shamrock. Services will be at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Shamrock Cemetery. Wright Funeral Directors. Norma Carr Rogers, 72, of Canadian. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. in Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery. Hughs Funeral Home.