Potter Co. TX - Obits: June 6, 2007 ===================================================== Contributed by: Lola Withrow 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 - June 6, 2007 Amarillo Esther "Gloria" Arredondo Esther "Gloria" Arredondo, 67, of Amarillo died Monday, June 4, 2007. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., with Ralph Savala officiating. Gloria was born March 23, 1940, in Rocky Ford, Colo. She was a longtime member of Bethel Assembly and a member of La Roca Apostiolica Church. Gloria worked for Amarillo Independent School District for 10 years. She leaves a legacy of love for the Lord and her family. Survivors left behind to honor her memory include her companion of many years, Candelario Arredondo; her children, Michael Gonzales and wife Lora of Amarillo, Melinda Borrego, Angelina Gonzales, Lisa Gonzales, Mark Gonzales and Gloria Sanchez, all of Kansas City, Kan., and Ricardo Gonzales of St. Paul, Minn.; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Tony Savala of San Francisco, David Savala of Marshall, Ark., and Elias Savala of Chanute, Kan.; and two sisters, Sara Periman of Fremont, Calif., and Lydia Alvarez of Amarillo. The family will be at 3601 S.E. 36th Ave. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- M. Theresa Pigott M. Theresa Pigott, 55, of Amarillo died Sunday, June 3, 2007. Vigil services will be at 7 p.m. today in Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia St. Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Hyacinth's Catholic Church with Bishop Emeritus LeRoy Matthiesen as celebrant. Mrs. Pigott was born Aug. 24, 1951, to Charles Willis and Martha Eunice Schexnayder Marsh. She was educated in Amarillo Catholic schools and graduated from Tasocsa High School in 1969. She attended Amarillo College and West Texas State University. She received an associate degree in early childhood development from Amarillo College. She was a CPS foster parent, and a house parent for Opportunity House and Presbyterian Children's Home. In 1989 she became the director of St. Joseph's Daycare and Preschool. In 1992, under the direction of the Diocese of Amarillo, she began child development centers in parishes throughout the Panhandle. She coached track and softball for Kids, Inc. for several years. She hosted several foreign exchange students and chaperoned 14 Catholic youth to Pope John Paul II's "Jubilee for Youth" in Rome in 1984. She was a member of the Family and Consumer Sciences Career Preparation (FCSCP) Scholarship Committee. Survivors include a son, Nick Pigott and wife Danielle of Amarillo; five sisters, Suzanne Marsh and Elodie Marsh, both of Houston, Julia Marsh of Amarillo, Madeleine McSpadden of Lake Charles, La., and Celia Dean of Amarillo; three brothers, Michael Marsh of Richmond, Robert Marsh of Amarillo and Charles Willis Marsh Jr. of Austin; three grandchildren, Lizette Berlanga, Damon Berlanga and Sebastion Pigott; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105; or ATTN: Ruth Smith, Family and Consumer Sciences Career Preparation (FCSCP), 4712 Buffalo Trail, Amarillo, TX 79109. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Judy L. Vaughan Judy L. Vaughan, 62, of Amarillo died Sunday June 3, 2007. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Rector Funeral Home Coulter Chapel, 8310 S. Coulter St., with Randy Srader, pastor of God Of Wonders Church, officiating. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Lawton, Okla. Judy married Edward Vaughan on Oct. 28, 1978, in Portales, N.M. They moved to Amarillo in 1986. She was a registered nurse. She enjoyed working in the flower garden and had a great love for animals. She truly loved spending time with her family. She lived for them. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Alisa Cupp and husband Allen of Amarillo and Stephanie Barnasevitch and husband John and Jodie Cowart and husband Devin, all of Canyon; her mother, Mabel Crook of Amarillo; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to the Amarillo Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, P.O. Box 1014, Amarillo, TX 79105. Sign the online guest book at www.rectorfuneralhome.com. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canyon James Thomas Irwin James Thomas Irwin, 80, of Canyon died Monday, June 4, 2007 in Amarillo. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. today in First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Davis Price, pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Lubbock, officiating. Burial will be at 11 a.m. in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Brooks Funeral Directors. James Irwin was born July 19, 1926, in Columbus, Ohio, to Alonzo and Louise Irwin. He died on June 4, 2007, in Amarillo. Jim married his high school sweetheart, Iva Jean Winters, on Nov. 26, 1947. He graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in floriculture from Ohio State University in 1948. Upon graduation, they moved to Guthrie, Okla., where Jim was production manager for Furrow & Co. While there, he developed the first year-round production schedules for pot mums and azaleas. In 1963, he moved his family to Canyon where he established Irwin Greenhouses Inc., which over the years has been known for its diversified line of quality pot plants. In 1974, J&L Plants, Inc., was established to produce and market the kalanchoe varieties Jim had developed and patented. He was the first person to commercially produce kalanchoes. Currently more than 150 million plants are produced annually worldwide from his work in the breeding of kalanchoes. Jim had received numerous awards for his work in the floral industry, including the WTNM Silver Rose, the SAF Gold Medal Award, TSFA Achievement Award, Oklahoma State "Grower of the Year" and induction into the American Academy of Florists. He was known throughout the horticulture industry for his integrity, innovative spirit, his dedication to quality within the industry and his generosity. In addition to his work in the floral industry, Jim was a community leader serving within Canyon Presbyterian Church as a deacon, an elder and on numerous committees, including being executive building committee chairman. He served on the board of directors of Opportunity School and Samaritan Counseling Center and was a life member of the Texas Heritage Foundation. Jim was a founding director and stockholder of Happy State Bank. In April 2007, Jim retired from the board of directors of the bank after serving for 17 years. His fellow directors valued his business insight, wisdom, concern for the community and his deep sense of honesty. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Martha Jane Strickland. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Jean Irwin; a son, Lawrence Irwin and wife Mary and children, Meghan, Jarratt, Tanner and Kelsey; and two daughters, Linda Acton and children Rob, Skyla and Jamey, and Lou Anne Causey and husband Robert and children, Heather and Lee. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Christopher Joe Bednorz PANHANDLE - Christopher Joe Bednorz, 22, died Tuesday, June 5, 2007, in Carson County. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Faye Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Panhandle Cemetery by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle. Mr. Bednorz was born May 27, 1985, in Pampa. He attended Panhandle Schools, where he competed in state track. Survivors include his parents, Robert and Lea Ann Lanier of Panhandle; his girlfriend, Shelia Reed of Borger; a son, Karson Blaine Reed of Borger; two daughters, Rhyan Faith Bednorz of Borger and Bailey Dawn Reed of Borger; a brother, Nook Johnson Lanier of Panhandle; three sisters, Candace Hope Lanier, Lisa Paige Lanier and Emily Sue Lanier, all of Panhandle; and his grandparents, Leona Bednorz and Wallace Lanier, both of Panhandle. The family suggests memorials be to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 189, Panhandle, TX 79068; or River Road Fellowship, 503 E. Willow Creek Drive, Amarillo, TX 79108. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sharon E. Manzer DUMAS - Sharon E. Manzer, 56, died Sunday, June 3, 2007 in Amarillo. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Morrison Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Brad Foster, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Northlawn Memorial Gardens by Morrison Funeral Directors. Sharon passed away with her brother and sister-in-law in attendance. She was born Oct. 8, 1950, in Dumas to Don and Lorena Manzer. She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the young age of 14. Despite her illness and through pure will and determination, Sharon graduated from Dumas High School in 1968. Continually struggling with her disease, she attended West Texas State University in Canyon well into her sophomore year. After the death of her father in 1983 Sharon continued to live in the family home with her mother, Lorena, until her death in 1989. Sharon's intense desire at that time, in spite of obvious obstacles, was to remain living in the home alone. Against great odds and with tenacity and determination Sharon continued (with the support of family and friends) to live at home until only one month before her passing. Her life stands as a continuing example to all who met her of an unparalleled strength and courage. Her motto could easily have been, "Never give up." Sharon had a passion for history that focused on Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War period. Her interest produced a treatise on Mary Todd Lincoln written during her college years. Her keen sense of humor was revealed when she referred to the Civil War as the "Silver War," based on an academic inside joke. Sharon's satirical quick wit characterized much of her life. Her love of history is also reflected in her "classic" doll collection that included characters from "Gone with the Wind." She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include a brother, Chris Manzer and wife Colleen of Woodland, Calif.; her caregiver, Ronnie McClelland; and numerous other caregivers and neighbors. The family suggests memorials be to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Panhandle Chapter, 6222 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, TX 79109-6730. Sign the online guest book at www.morrisonfuneraldirectors.com. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cecilia Grovene Harris DeBord STRATFORD - Cecilia Grovene Harris DeBord, 83, died Monday, June 4, 2007, in Amarillo. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Jason Stone, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will be in Stratford Cemetery by Morrison Funeral Directors. Cecilia DeBord was born March 27, 1924, in Hedley. Cecilia, affectionately known as "Punk," grew up in the community of Ring and graduated from Quail High School. On Oct. 12, 1940, she married Clarence DeBord, who preceded her in death in 1984. She spent much of her early married life as a homemaker before working for 20 years as a teacher's aide and librarian for Stratford schools. Among her favorite pastimes was entertaining and cooking for friends and family. Survivors include four sons, Brady DeBord and Ken DeBord, both of Amarillo, Melvin DeBord of Van Alstyne and Erwin DeBord of Dallas; two sisters, Anita DeBord of Stratford and Ruby Comer of Borger; five grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family suggests memorials be to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 50433, Amarillo, TX 79159; or a favorite charity. The family will be at 5126 Kirk Drive in Amarillo. Sign the online guest book at morrisonfuneraldirectors.com. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph Delano "Del" Cluck SPEARMAN - Ralph Delano "Del" Cluck, 72, died Monday, June 4, 2007. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Gruver United Methodist Church with the Rev. George Price officiating. Burial will be in Gruver Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman. Del was born Dec. 7, 1934, in Dalhart to Sam and Faye Cluck. Del grew up in Gruver and graduated from Gruver High School in 1953. After attending Texas Tech, Del returned to Gruver where he was involved in farming and ranching until his death. He married Barbara Bort on June 22, 1956, in Gruver. For the first seven years of their marriage they made their home 20 miles west of Gruver. In 1953, they and their two children moved into Gruver, residing at 608 Womble until they built their home at 202 Etling, where they have resided ever since. Del and Barbara had the wonderful opportunity to travel extensively during their marriage, visiting such places as Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, Europe and the Holy Land. They also enjoyed many golfing trips and played bridge every Wednesday and Sunday night for 40 years with their good friends, Buddy and Frances Murrell. Del was a member of Gruver United Methodist Church and the Wesley Sunday School Class. For many years he was a member of the Methodist Men's Quartet, singing at numerous venues across the Panhandle, including Ceta Canyon, with Rod Barkley, Carlie Knight and Buddy Murrell. Until his eyesight failed, he played the piano for Sunday church services and sang in the church choir. He served on the Gruver School Board from 1968 to 1974, serving as vice president from 1972 to 1974. For many years he served as president of Gruver Elevator Inc. and S&C Grain Co. Because he saw firsthand the blessing of the hospice program, he participated in the hospice training and served as a volunteer until his health began to fail. He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Ralph and Beulah Bort; and a brother-in-law, Jim Jones. Survivors include his wife of nearly 51 years, Barbara ; a daughter, Nanette Haines and husband Tom of Roswell, N.M.; a son, Brad Cluck and wife Mary of Amarillo; three granddaughters, Bennett and Maison Haines of Roswell and Maddie Cluck of Amarillo; a grandson, Samuel Cluck of Amarillo; three sisters, Pat Burleson and husband Andy of Gruver, Sammie Hurt and husband Mike of Amarillo and Mary Lou Mathews and husband Steve of Spearman; a sister-in-law, Peggy Jones of Hillsborough, Calif.; two aunts, Lou Cluck of Amarillo and Dorris Cluck of Spearman; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and "his" dog, Pooh Bear. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to United Methodist Church, 506 Broadway, Gruver, TX 79040; Hansford Hospice, 707 S. Roland, Spearman, TX 79081; or a favorite charity. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jessie Darlene Ratliff BORGER - Jessie Darlene Ratliff, 56, died Saturday, June 2, 2007. Services will be at 3 p.m. today in Eternal Light Church with Willy Adams, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Stinnett Cemetery by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Mrs. Ratliff married Gerald Ratliff on Aug. 2, 1969, in Borger. She especially loved to take care of her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband; her mother, Rowena Garrard of Stinnett; two sons, Michael Ratliff Sr. of Borger and Edward A. Ratliff of Hobbs, N.M.; two stepsons, Keith Allen Ratliff and Philip Ratliff, both of Amarillo; a daughter, Misty Barker of Borger; and eight grandchildren. The family will be at 1003 Harrison in Borger. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dixie Young BORGER - Dixie Young, 69, died Monday, June 4, 2007. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Borger First Baptist Church with the Rev. Scott Maze, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Directors of Borger. Mrs. Young was born June 18, 1937, in Pampa to Mamie Ree Thompson and Elzie Barnard. She married Roy Young on Dec. 28, 1984, in Perryton. Survivors include her husband; four sons, Bill Paul of Amarillo, Joe D. Paul of Perryton, Ray Young of Flower Mound and Rex Young of Panhandle; two daughters, Mona Gibson of Balko, Okla., and Tana Bailey of Annandale, Va.; two brothers, Bill Barnard of Port Townsend, Wash., and Charles Barnard of Albuquerque, N.M.; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105; or Frank Phillips College Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 5118, Borger, TX 79008. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elsewhere Keith Eldon James IOWA PARK - Keith Eldon James, 80, died Sunday, June 3, 2007, in Celina. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Highland Cemetery Pavilion with the Rev. Jack Riley officiating. Arrangements are by Dutton Funeral Home of Iowa Park. Mr. James was born March 5, 1927, in Amarillo, where he graduated from high school. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17, serving during World War II as a navy corpsman. After graduation from the University of Texas, he established his reputation as an expert in applying chemistry to resolve problems in oil and gas exploration. After a distinguished career that took him all over the world, Keith retired to his home near Granbury. He became a Master Gardener, an active builder for Habitat for Humanity and a founding member of the Hood County Genealogy Society. He was a member of Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Acton. Survivors include his five children, Nancy Street and husband Richard, Lisa Hill and husband Dennis, Eric James and wife Teri, Joel James and wife Kathy and Molly Waldrip and husband David; a brother, Justice Tom James of Celina and wife Bobbie; 18 grandchildren; four nieces, Sue Lloyd, Candy Rudy, Cynthia Bohannon and Cheryl LaDue; and a host of friends. Because some of his family is traveling in China, memorial services will be at a later time. The family suggests memorials be to the Prayer Garden, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 3600 Fall Creek, Granbury TX 76049 or a favorite charity. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jack Allen Harris, M.D. DeSOTO - Jack Allen Harris, M.D., 80, died Sunday, June 3, 2007. Private graveside services will be at a later date. Arrangements are by West/Hurtt Funeral Home. Jack Allen Harris, M.D. was born Feb. 24, 1927, in Bartlesville, Okla., and passed away on June 3, 2007. He completed medical school at the University of Oklahoma and interned at East Tennessee Baptist Hospital in Knoxville, Tenn. He practiced medicine in Hart and Dimmitt before relocating to DeSoto. Jack retired from the North Texas Clinic Association in 1992, and enjoyed visits from his 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, David and Paul Harris. Survivors include his wife, Heidy Harris; two daughters, Ruthie Singer and Becky Andrus; and two stepsons, Marco and Daniel Fehlbaum. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bert Joseph Warner DALLAS - Bert Warner, 81, died Thursday, May 10, 2007. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Tyler Street United Methodist Church Chapel, 927 W. 10th St., in Dallas. Mr. Warner died after a courageous battle with a lingering illness and with family at his side. A 57-year resident of Oak Cliff, he was born in Ardmore, Okla., on June 15, 1925, to Bert and Goldie Coons Warner. The family moved to Amarillo in 1926. Bert graduated from Amarillo High School in 1942, then moved with his family to Houston. There Bert received a scholarship to attend Rice Institute. His college studies were interrupted in 1944 when he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served in the U.S. Army 80th Chemical Mortar Battalion Company in the Philippine Islands and achieved the rank of corporal. Bert was honorably discharged in 1946 and returned to finish college. He graduated from Rice Institute in 1949, receiving a bachelor of chemical engineering degree. In 1950, he joined Sacony Vacuum Magnolia Oil Co.'s "Colpet" in Colombia, South America. After two years, Bert took a vacation to visit his family in Amarillo where he met and married Mary Lyvers. In 1955, Bert transferred to the Field Research Laboratory in Dallas. Bert retired from Mobil in 1985 after 35 years of distinguished service. Bert was an avid inventor and could interest you for hours with the explanations of his inventions and why and how they worked. He defined the lost art of conversation and engaged those in his presence with the stories he could share from his many life experiences. Bert was happiest with his family and many beloved dogs at their farm and lake near Sulphur Springs. Bert's family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses and other caregivers of LifeCare Hospitals of Dallas for their compassionate care for Bert. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Patricia Ann Blankenship of Amarillo; and a brother, John David Warner of Virginia Beach, Va. Survivors left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Mary; a daughter, Jinger Michels and husband Matt Michels of Morgan and grandsons, Tristan and Thomas Knight; a son, Joe Warner and wife Donna Johnson Warner of Dallas, granddaughter, Shelly Johnson of Cedar Hill and great-grandchildren, Zachary and Mackenzie Johnson of Cedar Hill. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Attn: Treasury, The Nature Conservancy, Texas Chapter, 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203; or Wildcare Inc., Wildlife Rehabilitation Intake Center, P.O. Box 156478, Fort Worth, TX 76155. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kitty Shane ODESSA - Kitty Shane, 68, died June 3, 2007, in Conyers, Ga. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in First Christian Church with the Rev. Don Bohlcke officiating. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Shane was born July 22, 1938, in Little Rock, Ark., to Adrian and Ruby Shane. She grew up in Amarillo with her mother and stepfather, William Melson. Survivors include four children, Darrell "Skip" Foster of Conyers, D'Ann Green of Odessa and Barry Harvey and Cecil "Jim" Harvey, both of Oklahoma City; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three brothers, William "Bill" Melson II, Jerry Melson and Mark Carey. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Christopher Michael Melton KELLER - Christopher Michael Melton, 36 died Saturday, June 2, 2007. Rosary was at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Shannon Rufe Snow Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be at 2 p.m. today in St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church with the Rev. Jim McGee as celebrant. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Park Cemetery in Amarillo. Christopher Michael Melton was born June 11, 1970, in Amarillo. On June 19, 1999, Chris married his soulmate, Lauri Anderwald, in Pampa and had a son, Ethan Michael Melton, born March 10, 2004. He resided with his family in Keller and was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church. He was completing his bachelor's degree in geography at the University of North Texas in Denton. Chris was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert Neal Melton and Margaret Melton of Amarillo. Survivors include his wife, Dr. Lauri Melton; his 3-year-old son, Ethan; his parents, Dean Melton and Dorothy Melton of Plano; and a brother, Dr. Shelby Melton of Atlanta. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Services Services Pending Harold James Brown, 94, of Amarillo, formerly of Borger, died Monday, June 4, 2007. Brown Funeral Directors of Borger. James D. Click, 77, of Amarillo died Tuesday, June 5, 2007. Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Patricia Collins, 66, of Amarillo died Monday, June 4, 2007. Warford-Walker Mortuary, 509 N. Hughes St. Paul Lewis Stukey, 76, of Plainview died Tuesday, June 5, 2007. Wood-Dunning Funeral Home. Services Scheduled Marcelle L. Tucker-Bryant, 82, of Amarillo died Monday, June 4, 2007. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Cox-LaGrone Funeral Home Benton Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Albert "Al" Clark, 83, of Amarillo died Monday, June 4, 2007. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Brown Memorial Park Cemetery in Sunray. Brooks Funeral Directors. Margarita Reyna Mendoza, 90, of Amarillo died Monday, June 4, 2007. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Friday in Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Services will be at noon Saturday in Our Lady of Guadalupe. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. John James Oltermann, 79, of Amarillo died Thursday, May 31, 2007. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Trinity Lutheran Church in Amarillo. Burial will be Saturday, June 16, in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Spring. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Britney Upton Rodriguez, 19, of Memphis died Sunday, June 3, 2007. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Hughs Funeral Home of Memphis. "Kitchie" Piroska Siddnes, 81, of Amarillo died Tuesday, June 5, 2007. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Memorial Park Cemetery East Mausoleum. Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 E. Interstate 40. Virginia Smoot, 78, of Amarillo died Tuesday, June 5, 2007. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Burial will be private. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Services Today Robert Benjamin "Ben" Caudle, 80, of Amarillo. Services will be at 2 p.m. in Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Martin Road Chapel, 1505 Martin Road. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Velma Ruth Cory, 82, of Amarillo. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. in The Church of Christ at the Colonies. Private burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Cox-LaGrone Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Melinda Elizabeth Duncan, 37, of Amarillo. Services will be at 11 a.m. in Memory Garden Mausoleum Chapel. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Rector Funeral Home Coulter Chapel, 8310 S. Coulter St. Sam W. Dunn, 72, of Fritch. Services will be at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Episcopal Church. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. in Llano Cemetery in Amarillo by San Jacinto Masonic Temple of Amarillo. Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Roy E. Fulton, 46, of Lubbock. Celebration of life services will be at 10 a.m. in Trinity Church. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park. Resthaven Funeral Home. Evelyn Hooks, 87, of Amarillo. Services will be at 1 p.m. in Southwest Church of Christ. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. James Thomas Irwin, 80, of Canyon. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at 11 a.m. in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Brooks Funeral Directors. Keith Eldon James, 80, of Iowa Park. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. in Highland Cemetery Pavilion. Dutton Funeral Home of Iowa Park. Ralph Levi Jennings, 93, of Stinnett. Services will be at 10 a.m. in Brown Funeral Directors Chapel of the Fountains in Borger. Burial will be in Stinnett Cemetery. Helen Dupy McClelland, 85, of Amarillo. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Christopher Michael Melton, 36, of Keller. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2 p.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Park Cemetery in Amarillo. Shannon Rufe Snow Funeral Chapel. M. Theresa Pigott, 55, of Amarillo. Vigil services will be at 7 p.m. in Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia St. Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Hyacinth's Catholic Church. Jessie Darlene Ratliff, 56, of Borger. Services will be at 3 p.m. in Eternal Light Church. Burial will be in Stinnett Cemetery. Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger. Vicente Salinas, 83, of Canyon. Mass will be at 10 a.m. in St. Ann's Catholic Church. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Brooks Funeral Directors. ---