The Reporter-Statesman

James “Raye” Gibson

SPEARMAN - James “Raye: Gibson, 100, died Sunday, May 24, 2009.

Services were at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 36, 3009 in First Baptist Church of Spearman with the Rev. John Scott and the Rev. Jim Medley officiating. Burial was in Hansford Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home at Spearman.

Raye was born July 28, 1908, in Chillicothe. After graduation from Canute High School, Raye held several jobs including a school bus driver, a grocery clerk, an apple and orange picker in California and a construction worker on the building of Route 66.

After marrying the love of his life Helen Ruth Smith on Altus Oklahoma in 1942 he worked in Mongomery Wards for a while before landing in Spearman Texas in 1944. He worked at Russell Dry Goods for a short time before starting to work for Pete Fisher at the Cut Rate Grocery Store. While working there he was proud to be recognized as the Employee of the year by the Rotary Club of Spearman.

He retired from the grocery store after 42 years at the age of 85. However retirement was not to his liking so he started a used furniture business and also became the peanut and pumpkin peddler in the fall. He continued to sell peanuts until he was 100.

Raye was also a gardener and would grow vegetables just so he could give his friends and neighbors the fruits of his labor.

He had lived in the area since 1946, moving from Duncan, Okla. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Spearman.

Rave loved meeting and talking with people. He loved living in Spearman and thought it was the best town in Texas. Above all he loved his family and was proud of each and every one. He would delight in our family celebrations and get togethers. He will truly be missed.

He was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Gibson; a son, Ronald Gibson; two daughters, Karen Cargill of Denver City and Cheryl Salgado and husband Frank of Spearman; four grandchildren, Connie Gibson of Lubbock, Ronda Jennings of Amarillo, Jennifer Jennings of Merkel and Jason Cargill of Denver City; and six great-grandchildren, Trae Dixon, Tarryn Dixon, Megan Jennings, Madclaine Jennings, Julia Cargill and Jared Cargill.

The family suggests memorials be to Stationmaster's House Museum, 30 S. Townsend St., Spearman, TX 79081; or Hansford Manor, 707 S. Roland St., Spearman, TX 79081.

Nova Schubert Bair

Nova Schubert Bair was born January 5, 1911 in Iberia Mo. She died May 19, 2009 at Briarcliff Health Center in Greenville, TX.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at Llano Cemetery in Amarillo.

She resided in Amarillo and later moved to Garland Texas.

Nova graduated from West Texas State University in Canyon TX with a music degree and from Bible College. She taught piano at the Amarillo Conservatory of Music until she retired and still taught private lessons in her home. She composed music and was a poet having published several books, one such book is “Journey to Jerusalem”. She was a world traveler gathering material for her poetry. She can be found on the internet under Nova Schubert Bair.

Nova was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she played the organ and hand bells. She will be missed by all of her family and friends, but we know that she is in heaven directing and singing with the choir of angles, composing music and writing poetry.

She is survived by 2 nephews, Burton and wife Suzie Schubert of Spearman, TX, Jerald and wife Becky Caldwell of Sachse TX and a niece Marilyn Schubert Groves and husband Fred Groves of Greenville TX, numerous great, nieces and nephews and great, great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 2 bothers, 1 sister and 1 nephew.

Aida Guadalupe "Lupita" Lozano

SPEARMAN - Aida Guadalupe "Lupita" Lozano, 51, died Wednesday, May 6, 2009.

Services were at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2009 in Union Church with the Rev. Don Baltazar officiating. Burial was in Hansford Cemetery under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mrs. Lozano was born May 18, 1957, in Morelia, Michocoan, Mexico. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Alfonso Lozano of Amarillo; a son, Edgar Lozano of Tulsa, Okla.; three daughters, Linda Pina of Lubbock, Diana Salcedo of Tulsa and Amelia Lozano of Amarillo; her mother, Lucia Diaz Barriga of Spearman; a brother, Hector Diaz Sr. of Spearman; three sisters, Bertha Ortiz and Araceli Camocho, both of Spearman, and Norma Llanas of Perryton; and five grandchildren.

Lorene Kunselman

SPEARMAN - Lorene Kunselman, 86, died Saturday, May 9, 2009.

Services were at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 11, 2009 in First Christian Church with Jim Reeves officiating. Burial was in Texhoma Cemetery in Texhoma, OK, by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Lorene was born July 10, 1922. She married Darius Barnum in 1938. He preceded her in death in 1973.

She married Don Kunselman in 1975. He preceded her in death in 2004.

She was a member of First Christian Church in Spearman.

She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Freeman, in 2002.

Survivors include a son, Bill Barnum and wife Delma of Stratford, OK; two stepsons, Carl Kunselman and wife Janie of Spearman and Jim Kunselman and wife Verla of Plainview; two stepdaughters, Karen Clawson and husband Larry of Sudan and LaVon Reid and husband Randy of Denison; 18 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to First Christian Church, P.O. Box 637, Spearman, TX 79081; or Hansford Manor, 707 Roland St., Spearman, TX 79081.

Peter Frank Vigna

ANTIOCH, CA - Mr. Peter Frank Vigna, born December 8, 1918 and died May 3, 2009 at the age of 90.

Mr. Vigna, a native of Hibbing, MN, moved to the Bay Area in 1930; married Alice Pownell from North Dakota and settled in Antioch in 1946. He was preceded in death by his wife Alice of 50 years; and at the age of 82 remarried to Jeannette Infelise Bort who also preceded him. They made their home in Gruver Texas.

He was involved in many organizations and golf clubs. An active member and 3 times Man of the Year of the Antioch Chapter of YMI, past President of the Eagles. and past President of the Local 342 Golf Club. He made significant contributions to the Catholic churches in Antioch and Spearman Texas.

He worked as a welder/fitter and used his skill to create artistic furniture and play ground equipment; and patented a Christmas tree stand. Often described as a "character," there were rumors he was commissioned to build a couple of stills during prohibition. He built a home in Antioch with his two sons Frank and Gordon, passing along his many skills.

He touched numerous persons with his teaching, wisdom, compassion, understanding and humor.

Mr. Vigna leaves behind two step-brothers and a step-sister; his two sons Frank Vigna, Gordon Vigna; a daughter Karen Ribeiro-Soliz; daughter-in-law Judy Chandler Vigna; grandchildren Anneliese Ribeiro, Adam Ribeiro, Jennifer, Tommy and Traci Rasor; great-grandchildren Tyler and Alexis Ribeiro, and Brecker and Caleb Bort. Also his extended family, Steven and Jean Bort, Robert Bort, Anne and Ted Sykes, and Arthur and Elena Bort; grandchildren Lee, Akiko, Yuki and Daniel Bort; and several great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions in his honor should be made to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 901 S. Roland, Spearman, Texas 79801.

Juanita Lavern “Grandma” Foster

SPEARMAN/KONOWA, OK - Juanita Lavern “Grandma” Foster, 78, died May 12, 2009.

Funeral services will be held in the First Assembly of God Church of Spearman on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 1 p.m. with Maebell Travis officiating. Cremation will be by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

“Grandma” Foster was born in Holdenville, OK on October 18, 1930, where she grew up. She married Delbert Foster in 1948. They moved to California and raised their six children. Delbert preceded her in death in 2006.

Juanita moved to Spearman in 1998 and then to Konowa, OK in 2007. She lived her life enjoying her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her three sons, Gene Foster and wife Vickie of Brawley, CA, David Foster and wife Becky of Imperial, CA, Roy Foster and wife Debbie of Brawley, CA; one daughter, Linda Travis and husband Jim of Spearman; twelve grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Ronnie and Frank Foster.

Lorene Kunselman

SPEARMAN - Lorene Kunselman, 86, died Saturday, May 9, 2009.

Services will be at 10 a.m. today in First Christian Church with Jim Reeves officiating. Burial will be in Texhoma Cemetery in Texhoma, Okla., by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Lorene was born July 10, 1922. She married Darius Barnum in 1938. He preceded her in death in 1973.

She married Don Kunselman in 1975. He preceded her in death in 2004.

She was a member of First Chirstian Church.

She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Freeman, in 2002.

Survivors include a son, Bill Barnum and wife Delma of Stratford, Okla.; two stepsons, Carl Kunselman and wife Janie of Spearman and Jim Kunselman and wife Verla of Plainview; two stepdaughters, Karen Clawson and husband Larry of Sudan and LaVon Reid and husband Randy of Denison; 18 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to First Christian Church, P.O. Box 637, Spearman, TX 79081; or Hansford Manor, 707 Roland St., Spearman, TX 79081.

Aida Guadalupe "Lupita" Lozano

SPEARMAN - Aida Guadalupe "Lupita" Lozano, 51, died Wednesday, May 6, 2009.

Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Union Church with the Rev. Don Baltazar officiating. Burial will be in Hansford Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mrs. Lozano was born May 18, 1957, in Morelia, Michocoan, Mexico. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Alfonso Lozano of Amarillo; a son, Edgar Lozano of Tulsa, Okla.; three daughters, Linda Pina of Lubbock, Diana Salcedo of Tulsa and Amelia Lozano of Amarillo; her mother, Lucia Diaz Barriga of Spearman; a brother, Hector Diaz Sr. of Spearman; three sisters, Bertha Ortiz and Araceli Camocho, both of Spearman, and Norma Llanas of Perryton; and five grandchildren.

Sammy Robert Arnold

GAINESVILLE - Services for Sammy Robert Arnold, 61, of Gainesville, were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2009 at the Geo. J. Carroll and Son Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Arnold officiating.

Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Geo J. Carroll and Son Funeral Home.

Mr. Arnold died Thursday, April 23, 2009 at Presbyterian Hospital of Denton.

Sammy is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Lori Prestage of Gainesville and Brad and Mary Arnold of Whitesboro; daughter and son-in-law, Brandi and Noel Gonzales of Gainesville; seven grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Perry and Molly Arnold of Lousiana and sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte and Pat Jackson of Arkansas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ailene Arnold and his wife, Patsy Arnold in January 2005.

Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to help with the funeral expenses.

Charles Leon Eaton

SPEARMAN – Charles Leon Eaton, age 70, died May 6, 2009. Graveside services will be in Hansford Cemetery Friday, May 8, 2009 at 2 PM with Reverend Jim Medley officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Charles was born in Henryetta, Oklahoma on May 15, 1938, he moved to Hansford County in 1960 from Dumas. He married Joanne Nelson, June 11, 1960 in Dumas. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Spearman, had served the area as a painting contractor and was a loyal O. U. fan. His parents, John and Veryl Eaton and a son, Chuck Eaton preceded him in death.

Joanne Eaton, wife, two daughters, Johnnie Fuller and husband Kelly of Lubbock, Cayla Schroeder and husband Don their sons Blayne and Brock of Spearman, three brothers, Jack Eaton and wife Cathy of Edmund, Oklahoma, Bill Eaton and wife Billie Dean of Chickasha, Oklahoma, and Tommy Eaton and wife Keithie of Newalla, Oklahoma survive him. Grandson, Brant Fuller of Amarillo, granddaughter Kaysha Fuller, grandson Bryson Fuller and granddaughter Kiersan Fuller of Lubbock, granddaughter Abbe Pierce her husband Kyle and son Preston of Fort Worth are survivors. From Dallas, granddaughter, Micah Eaton, granddaughter, Carrissa Hernandez, her husband Nathan and their daughter, Ava Hernandez, granddaughter, Cassie Holmes, and great-grandson Kylen Fuller, great-grandchildren Kyla, Kara and Cyson Wright and Mother in Law Marguerite Nelson of Spearman are survivors.

The family request memorials be to the American Cancer Society, 3915 Bell, Amarillo, Texas, 79109, or American Lung Association, P.O. Box 26460, Austin, Texas, 78755.

Nathalie Bernice Turner

SPEARMAN - Nathalie Bernice Turner, 85, died Friday, May 1, 2009.

Services were at 2 p.m. Monday in First Christian Church with Brent Thornton officiating. Burial was in Hansford Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mrs. Turner was born Feb. 4, 1924, in Lipscomb County to Dallas and Mattie Reynolds. She married B.J. Turner on July 27, 1942, in Perryton. They made their home on their farm near Waka for 52 years. He preceded her in death in 1997.

She was a homemaker and a member of First Christian Church in Spearman.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Evelyn Yancy; a brother, Cecil Reynolds; three grandchildren, Adam and Sabrina Coffman and Jennifer Turner; and a son-in-law, Charles Cudd.

Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Cudd of Waka; two sons, Phillip Turner and wife Molly of Spearman and Larry Turner and wife Alesia of Abilene; three brothers, Olanda Reynolds and wife Anita of Borger, Leslie Reynolds and wife Billie of San Antonio and Gene Reynolds and wife Ramona of Gruver; a sister, Dallasene Reynolds of Spearman; a grandson, Mike Cudd of Waka; four granddaughters, Teressa Creswell of Perryton, Stormy Richardson of May, Okla., Deana Shields of Weatherford, Okla., and Cinda Wolf of Ulysses, Kan.; 13 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Hansford Manor, 707 S. Roland, Spearman, TX 79081; or Hansford Hospice, 707 S. Roland, Spearman, TX 79081.

Rheta Brown

PERRYTON – Rheta Brown, age 75, died May 5, 2009.

Services are scheduled for Friday May 8, 2009 in the Fellowship Baptist Church of Perryton with Reverend Wes Stevens officiating. Burial will be in Ochiltree Cemetery under arrangement of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton.

Rheta was born December 23, 1933 in Cisco Texas. She married Dewayne Brown November 3, 1951 in Perryton as the first couple to be married in the new church where she was a charter member. Rheta had a great love to share the Gospel with others. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Dewayne Brown, husband, of Hardesty Oklahoma, three sons, Danny Brown and wife Sharon of Midwest City Oklahoma, Daran Brown and wife Candance of Wichita Kansas, Daryl Brown and wife Rena of Coweta Oklahoma, two daughters, Diane Cook and husband Ray of Hardesty Oklahoma, Debby Waide and husband Gary of Perryton, two sisters, Rose Gaunder of Calera, Oklahoma, Jo Ann Kell of Spearman, nineteen grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren survive her. Her parents, Calvin and Annie Penn, brother Bobby Penn and grandson Jason Brown precede her in death.

The family will gather at Dewayne Brown's house in Hardesty.

The family request memorials be to Hansford Hospice Volunteers, 707 Roland, Spearman, Texas, 79081, Fellowship Baptist Missions, P.O. Box 312, Perryton, Texas, 79070 or American Alzheimer’s, 2200 W. 7th Street, Amarillo, Texas, 79106.

Carol Ann Storm

BORGER - Carol Ann Storm, 48, died Saturday, May 2, 2009, in Spearman.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors Minton Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Cheyenne Clawson, pastor of Cornerstone Church of Borger, officiating.

Carol was born Aug. 30, 1960, in Freeport to O.D. and Garnett Storm. She had been a lifetime resident of the Borger-Phillips area.

Survivors include two daughters, Amanda Osborne of Long Beach, Miss., and Carrie Hornback of Kay-Town, Germany; three brothers, Richard Storm of Amarillo and Alan Storm and Calvin Storm, both of Fritch; and two grandchildren.

The family will be staying at 321 W. Jefferson in Borger.

Clinton Wallace Stribling

MOBEETIE - Clinton Wallace Stribling, 88, died Wednesday, April 22, 2009, in Amarillo.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lewis Holland of Miami, the Rev. Thacker Haynes of McLean and the Rev. Tom Stribling officiating. Burial will be in Mobeetie Cemetery by Wright Funeral Home of Wheeler.

Clinton Wallace Stribling was born Jan. 7, 1921, in Gray County to David Wesley and Kathleen Stribling. Clinton married Maurita Dawn Laman on July 18, 1948, in Mobeetie. Clinton attended Miami High School. His home was in Mobeetie, where he was a farmer and rancher. Clinton served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, as an aviation machinist mate (H) second class.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David Wesley Stribling in 1958 and Kathleen Stribling in 1992; and a son, Wayne Stribling, in 2000.

Survivors include his wife, Maurita Stribling; two sons, Tom "Buddy" Stribling and wife Debbie of Happy and Roy Lynn Stribling and wife Cindy of Elk City, Okla.; a daughter-in-law, Carol Stribling Chatham of Pampa; a sister, Davaleen Schroder of Spearman; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105.

Sign the online guest book at www.wrightfuneraldirectors.com.

Betty Jean Grider Hammock

HOWARDWICK - Betty Jean Grider Hammock, 73, died Thursday, April 23, 2009, in Amarillo.

Services was at 10:30 a.m. Monday in First Baptist Church in Howardwick with the Rev. Dave Stout, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Silverton Cemetery in Silverton by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mrs. Hammock was born Feb. 14, 1936, in Altus, Okla., to Roy and Maudie Bell Beavers Grider. She married Robert Royce Hammock on Dec. 22, 1952, in Decatur. She graduated from Rosedale High School in Bellview, N.M., and Amarillo School of Nursing. She was an LVN at Hereford Regional Medical Center for 31 years before her retirement. She was a resident of Altus before moving in 1949 to Hereford, where she lived until moving to Howardwick in 1999. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Howardwick.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, David Wayne Hammock, in 1976; and a brother, Roy Grider.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Hammock; a daughter, Stacie Ruga and husband Glenn of Spearman; two sons, Bobby Hammock and wife Kathy of Clovis, N.M., and Tim Hammock and Charlotte Deere of Brenham; a brother, Sam Grider of Howardwick; three sisters, Ann Kirkland of Plattsburg, Mo., Karene Tatum of Tucumcari, N.M., and Reba Hayes of Amarillo; five granddaughters; four grandsons; and eight great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to First Baptist Church in Howardwick or a favorite charity.

Sign the online guest book at www.RobertsonFuneral.com.

Larry Charles Brillhart

SPEARMAN - Larry Charles Brillhart, 59, died Friday, April 17, 2009.

No services are scheduled. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton.

Mr. Brillhart was born Oct. 16, 1949, in Guymon, Okla., to Charles and Evelyn Brillhart. He was a farmer.

Survivors include two sisters, Susan Cummings of Crawford and Amy Booth of Oologah, Okla.; and a brother, Kirby Brillhart of Spearman.

James Leroy Hansford

DUMAS - James Leroy Hansford, 86, died Thursday, April 16, 2009, in Spearman.

Services were at 2 p.m. Monday, April 20th in Bible Baptist Church with the Rev. Rick Korsmo, pastor of the church, the Rev. H.L. Stevens, retired Assembly of God minister, and Tom Moore, longtime family friend, officiating. Burial was in Northlawn Memorial Gardens by Morrison Funeral Directors.

James Leroy Hansford was born June 14, 1922, in Sipe Springs, Comanche County, to William and Nellie Hansford. He retired after 40 years as a field supervisor with Diamond Shamrock. He was an independent oil and gas consultant until 2008. He also worked with Gordon Taylor and Family.

He loved to hunt and fish and was a 54-year Master Mason Grand Lodge. Mr. Hansford had been a resident of Dumas since 1943 and was a member of Bible Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Bobbie Lucille Hansford, on Jan. 28, 1995; a daughter, Rita Kay Bentley Hansford, on March 14, 2005; and his second wife, Phyllis Ann Hansford, on July 19, 2008.

Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Telischak and husband Steve of Amarillo; five grandchildren, Kay Kennel and husband Dr. Dietmar Kennel of Lubbock, Timothy James Glass and wife Lexy of Gruver, Tammila Sue Lueder and Tonya Lynn Silvey, both of Amarillo, Shane Micah Telischak of Marshall and Theresa Dawn Hernandez of South Milwaukee, Wis.; great-grandchildren, Kalissa and Kinsey Byrd, both of Lubbock, Bailey and Payten Glass, both of Gruver, and Charles, Joseph, Sean-Michael, Fernando, Ethan, Cassandra and Kacie; four great-great-grandchildren, Harold, Scarlett, Lillian and Zack; and a brother, Billy Joe Hansford of Boerne.

The family suggests memorials be to Building Fund, Bible Baptist Church, 222 W. First St., Dumas, TX 79029; or Alzheimer's Association, 415 W. Eighth Ave., Suite 300, Amarillo, TX 79101.

Ralph Bynum

DUMAS - Ralph Bynum, 68, died Thursday, April 9, 2009, in Amarillo.

Services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Brad Foster, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, the Rev. Darrell Wait, pastor of First Christian Church, the Rev. Lawrence D. Yerger, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, and the Rev. Frank Cordoa, pastor of Cornerstone Church officiating. Graveside services were at 3 p.m. in Hansford County Cemetery in Spearman by Morrison Funeral Directors.

Ralph Bynum was born Nov. 19, 1940, in Pampa, where he grew up, and graduated from Pampa High School in 1959. He served in the Army for three years and the Texas National Guard for seven years. In 1974, he married Mona Doucette, and they had two daughters. After the death of Mona, he met Clo Ann Kerr at the 20-year class reunion in Pampa. They later married, and he moved to Dumas. He worked for the Conoco Phillips plant at Borger for 20 years before his retirement. Ralph was known for his "Ralph Dawgs" at Phillips, where he cooked for everyone. Some even said he was a "hot dawg technician."

Ralph was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where he was an elder. He was affiliated with KDDD 95.3 radio station and was a funeral assistant for Morrison Funeral Directors. He was active in the community he loved and volunteered for many things. He was the founder of the Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk in Dumas. He volunteered at Window on the Plains Museum, The Art Center, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Reader's Advisory Council and the Chamber of Commerce. Ralph was a member of Dumas Lions Club, where he had served as president. He also was a member of the Rotary Club. He was voted Volunteer of the Year and Citizen of the Year.

Ralph loved this community and enjoyed and loved everyone he came in contact with. He was a wonderful, precious, tenderhearted man and will be missed by all of us.

He was preceded in death by four brothers, Phillip, Elmer, Dick and John Bynum; and two sisters, Rose and Ellen.

Survivors include his wife, Clo Ann; three daughters, Tammy Stegall and husband Darrell of Lubbock, Terry Merendino and husband Todd of Bay City and Ginger Lewis and husband Tim of Guymon, Okla.; two sons, Rick Kerr and wife Josie of Guymon and Mike Kerr and wife Tressa of Lubbock; three brothers, Gene Bynum of Pampa, Joe Bynum of Spearman and Paul Bynum of Silsbee; a sister, Beth Westberry of Adel, Ga.; 13 wonderful, perfect, grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

The family suggest memorials be to Panhandle Chapter, Multiple Sclerosis Society, 6222 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, TX 79109.

The family will be at 206 Carson St. in Dumas.

Sign the online guest book at www.morrisonfuneraldirectors.com.

Maria S. Garcia

CLAYTON, N.M. - Maria S. Garcia, 76, died Saturday, April 11, 2009, in Farwell, Texas.

Rosary was said at 7 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2009 in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Clayton with Deacon P. Louis Montoya officiating. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, april 14th in the church with the Rev. Glenn Jones as celebrant. Burial will be in Clayton Memorial Cemetery by Hass Funeral Directors.

Mrs. Garcia was born Feb. 24, 1933, in Salado to Gomisindo M. and Candida Sandoval Padilla. She was a lifelong resident of Union County and a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.

Survivors include three daughters, Celina Sintas of Spearman, Texas, Stella Garcia of Farwell and Delina McKnight of Edgewood; five sons, Johnny Garcia of Clayton, Alfonso Garcia and Steven Garcia, both of Amarillo, Texas, Daniel Garcia of Farwell and Larry Garcia of Albuquerque; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Helen Ebell of Roy.

Sign the online guest book at www.hassfuneralhome.com.

Owen E. Jones

OLTON - Owen E. Jones, 88, died Saturday, April 11, 2009, in Lubbock.

Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 in First Baptist Church in Olton with Patrick Hamilton and the Rev. Kyle Streun officiating. Burial will be in Olton Cemetery by Ramage Funeral Directors.

Mr. Jones was born Dec. 27, 1920, in the rock house on the Jones farm north of Olton to Ellis and Ida Jones. He married Sibyl Sorley on July 20, 1941, in Valley View Church.

Survivors include his wife; a son, George Jones of Paris, Texas; two daughters, Marilyn Carson of Dalhart and Valda Burkhalter of Spearman; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 408, Olton, TX 79064; or Runningwater Draw Care Center, P.O. Box 409, Olton, TX 79064.

Dan L. Dacus

LEE’S SUMMIT, MO - Dan Dacus, 76, of Lee's Summit, Mo., passed away Friday, March 20, 2009, at Centerpoint Medical Center after a short illness.

Memorial services were 2 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at the Langsford Funeral Home in Lee's Summit with Chaplain Claudia Walker of Lee’s Summit Medical Center officiating. Visitation held prior to the service, from 1-2 p.m. Arrangements were by Langsford Funeral Home, 115 SW Third Street, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 (816) 524-3700.

Dan was born Dec. 16, 1932, in Spearman, Texas, to Leo Francis and Willie Mary Clemmer Dacus. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Dan graduated from ENMU with a degree in Art. He was a Social Security Disability Specialist retiring in 1987 then working for Occudata, Inc. for several years.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Centerpoint Medical Center, especially Jackie and Gail for their compassionate care of Dan during his final days.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Dacus, his infant son, two brothers and a sister.

Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Marilyn Dacus; his children, John Dacus, Mary Dacus Hill, Andy Dacus and Joe Dacus; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Rodney Dacus and Alfred Hendrix; and his sister, Lee Watson.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to PAWS, Inc., Box 16664, Raytown, MO 64133; Wayside Waifs, PO Box 9791, KCMO 64134-0791 or American Cancer Society.

Byron Harvey Simpson

WHEELER - Byron Harvey Simpson, 98, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009, in Amarillo.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2009 in First Baptist Church in Mobeetie with the Rev. Alan Morgan, pastor of The Country Chapel in Wheeler, officiating. Burial will be in Mobeetie Cemetery by Wright Funeral Home.

Byron Harvey Simpson was born Sept. 9, 1910, in Beaver, Okla., to John Byron and Minnie Bell Stapp Simpson, the second of four sons and seven daughters. Byron married Vinnie Novelene Parker on April 21, 1935, in Spearman. Byron moved in about 1938 to the Mobeetie area, where he owned and operated three service stations.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Byron and Minnie Bell Simpson; his wife, Novelene Parker Simpson; a sister, Ester Keim; four brothers, Harold, Virgil, Ezra and Eldon; and a great-grandson, Trevor Burrell.

Survivors include three sons, Jerry and wife Reecie Godwin Simpson of Skellytown, Tiny and wife Kay Quarles Simpson of Amarillo and Jimmie and wife Nancy Turnbow Simpson of Kathleen, Ga.; a daughter, Melba Darnell and husband Joe of Mobeetie; six sisters, Thelma Fronk, Naomi Harper, Gertrude Gettz, Elsie Trosper, Euna Benson and Oneta Hoover; two grandsons; eight granddaughters; 10 great-grandsons; seven great-granddaughters; a great-great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family suggests memorials be to Attn: Marilyn, Odyssey Healthcare, 6900 W. Interstate 40, Suite 150, Amarillo, TX 79106; or Mobeetie Cemetery Association, in care of First State Bank of Mobeetie, P.O. Box 8, Mobeetie, TX 79061.

Sign the online guest book at www.wrightfuneraldirectors.com.

Louis Miesner

SPEARMAN - Louis Miesner, 83, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Union Church with the Rev. Neely Landrum and the Rev. Don Baltazor officiating. Burial will be in Hansford Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mr. Miesner was born May 26, 1925, in Pueblo, Colo., to Louis and Katy Miesner. He had lived in Spearman since 1961, moving from Sayre, Okla. He married Mary Madden on Feb. 2, 1962, in Stratford.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean conflict. He was a service manager for Hansford Implement for 30 years.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Khiva Temple of the Shrine. He was a Gideon and a former board member of Union Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Terry Ann Porter; two granddaughters, Christy Porter and Becky Porter; and three sisters, Anna Mae Hawkins, Gertie Downing and Katherine Nix.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Miesner; two daughters, Roxie Bartholomew and husband Brice of Graham and Teresa Gomoke and husband Corbet of Frisco; four sons, Kenneth Miesner and wife Susan of Suisun, Calif., Jed Miesner and wife Lisa of Amarillo, Gary Miesner of Alamogordo, N.M., and Greg Miesner and wife Billie Jo of Spearman; a sister, Vera Brimer of Sayre, Okla.; a former son-in-law, Bill Porter and wife Vicky of Spearman; seven granddaughters, Mandy Vargus and husband Gus and Katie and Haylee Miesner, all of Spearman, Lacey Salgado and husband Stephen and Kaylee Miesner, all of Amarillo, Lisa Flaxmayer and husband Robert of Vacaville, Calif., and Monique Rickard of Washington state; three grandsons, Marty Miesner of Amarillo and Aaron and Ethan Gomoke, both of Frisco; and Louie Miesner and wife Tuyet of Citrus Heights, Calif.; and 11 great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Hansford Hospice, 707 Roland St., Spearman, TX 79081.

Ollie Pauline Wallin Buchanan

Ollie Pauline Wallin Buchanan deceased on April 5, 2009. Ollie was 89 years of age and was born in Gruver, TX on April 22, 1919 to Arthur Paul Wallin and Minnie Shapley Wallin. She met her husband, Paul T. while attending Panhandle A&M College in Goodwell, OK. They were married for 62 years and had 3 children, Mary Louise, Paul T. Jr., and James Alan. Ollie was predeceased by both parents, her husband, three brothers and one granddaughter.

Ollie and Paul lived many years in the White Deer and Pampa, TX area. They were members of Briarwood Assembly Church in Pampa, TX. Ollie’s greatest joy was her family. She was always active with her children, grandchildren, her many friends her relatives, her community, her church, sewing, playing games with friends and dancing. Ollie was well known for her wonderful cooking and her southern hospitality. The door to her home was always open with a warm welcome to all.

Ollie is rejoicing at seeing her Lord she loved so deeply and served so faithfully. Her dedication and caring for her family was an example to all. Ollie was a wonderful supportive mother, but did expect the best from her children. Ollie prepared her children to love and to serve the Lord, embrace life, live it well and responsibly. Ollie’s children’s lives were immeasurably blessed by her commitment and love for them.

Ollie is survived by her daughter, Mary Mauldin and Ned, their children, Daran and Andrea Adams, and Dawna Fisher of Round Rock, TX; her first son, Paul T. Jr. and Cindy, and their children Matthew and Sandi Buchanan. Blake and Kippi Buchanan, Zac and Paige Buchanan of Lubbock, TX and Xana and Kyle Bradley of Carbondale, CO; and her second son, James Alan and Susan, and their children, Clay and Mandy Buchanan of Red River, NM and Kimberly Buchanan of Lubbock, TX. Ollie has eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Harley Stanfield and husband Jay of Guymon, OK and Betty Shirm of Oklahoma City, OK, and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family sends heartfelt “Thank You” to the many aides and nurses at Heritage Oaks Nursing Home in Lubbock, TX for the wonderful and tender care given to Ollie for the past seven years. It is very much appreciated by the entire family.

A celebration of Life service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Spearman, Texas at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2009. Burial will follow at Old Hansford Cemetery. Mr. Burl Buchanan will officiate. Services are under the direction of Rix Funeral Directors. The family recommends that in place of flowers, all memorials be send to your favorite charity.

To send on-line condolences please visit www.rixfd.com.

Homer Flores

SPEARMAN - Homer Flores, 63, died Saturday, March 21, 2009.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 9 a.m. at Hansford Cemetery with Rev. Jose Gomez officiating. Interment will be under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral home of Spearman.

Homer was born on January 31, 1946 in Alice, Texas. He married Bernice Torres on May 29, 1965 in Spearman.

Homer was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Spearman. He was employed by Northern Natural Gas for 25 years and owned and operated Flores and Sons Ditching.

He was preceded in death by a son, Tommy Flores; a sister, Marilyn Cain; and a granddaughter, Kaysha Flores.

Survivors include his wife, Bernice Flores of Spearman; a son, Tim Flores of Spearman; two brothers, Henry Flores and Hector Flores, both of Spearman; two sisters, Mary Pacheco of Clovis, NM and Diana Flores of Gulfport, MS; a granddaughter, Bethanie Flores of Spearman; and a grandson, Justin Flores of Spearman.

Dicky D. Enns

Dicky D. Enns, 74, of Amarillo died Saturday, March 21, 2009.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2009 in Llano Cemetery with Shawn Wyly officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.

Dicky was born March 5, 1935, in Guymon, Okla., to Dietrich A. Enns and Susie Ann East Enns. He married his beloved wife, LaVonne LeGrange, on April 25, 1959, in Liberal, Kan.

Dicky worked for Southwestern Public Service Co. for 37½ years, retiring on April 1, 1997. He leaves behind so many close and dear friends he worked with through the years.

He loved his family so much. He was a good husband, father and grandfather.

Dicky dedicated his life to his wife and soul mate, LaVonne; daughter, Alicia, his baby girl and angel; his son-in-law, Chad, whom he loved dearly, like a son; and his three grandsons, who brought him such joy and happiness. He taught them how to play poker, cards and Wahoo, and took them fishing.

He had the pleasure of watching them grow up to be fine young men, whom he loved dearly. He was truly blessed, and so was his family for having him with us.

Dicky found our Lord Jesus Christ and was baptized and a member of Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church. He loved his Lord and knew he would be in a better place with Jesus.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Noran Enns.

Survivors include his wife, LaVonne; a precious daughter, Alicia Enns Pitts and husband Chad; three grandsons, Greg, Morgan and Logan Pitts; a brother, Robert Enns and wife Lural of Dalhart; three sisters, Donna Chapman and husband Charlie of Tulia, Betty Moore and husband Dale of Guymon and Patricia Spoonemore of Spearman; and a sister-in-law, Velma Enns of Guymon, Okla.

The family will receive visitors from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorials be to American Cancer Society, 3915 S. Bell St., Amarillo, TX 79109; or BSA Hospice, in care of Olivia's Angels, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105.

Sign the online guest book at www.schoolerfuneralhome.com.

Joseph "Geepa" Manno

Joseph "Geepa" Manno, 82, of Amarillo died Saturday, March 21, 2009.

Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2009 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2009 in the church with the Rev. Hector Madrigal as celebrant. Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. in Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery in Canadian by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia St.

Mr. Manno was born Jan. 24, 1927, in Clifton, N.J., and graduated from Clifton High School. He then attended Syracuse University, graduating in 1949. After graduation, he taught English literature for several years. He then had a calling and entered St. Bonaventure Seminary for five years. After seminary, he went to work for St. Anthony's Guild in Patterson, N.J, where he met and married his first wife, Angelina, who preceded him in death in 1993.

He went to work for the Social Security Administration in Baltimore as a computer analyst and retired in 1992 after 32 years of service. He then met Theresa Vigil, and they married on April 13, 1996, in Canadian and moved to Amarillo that same year. He was deputized by the archbishop of Baltimore as a special minister for the distribution of Holy Communion and then recommissioned in Amarillo at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, where he was a member. He was actively involved in RCIA team at St. Joseph's and sponsor to many. He belonged to St. Luke's ministry and was a lector at the church. He was commissioned in Amarillo by Bishop John W. Yanta to serve as a lay chaplain for BSA Hospice and hospital. He was involved in prison ministries, a member of the Knights of Columbus, a professed member of the Secular Franciscan Order Padre Pio Fraternity and a member of the Amarillo Italian Club.

He also was preceded in death by two sons-in-law, David Kirby and Scott Campbell.

Survivors include his wife, Theresa; three daughters, Anita Sumner of Spearman, Frances Garcia of Amarillo and Cathy Campbell of Canadian; a brother, Anthony Manno of Wayne, N.J.; seven grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Olivia's Angels, BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105; or Adopt-a-Student Fund, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 4122 S. Bonham St., Amarillo, TX 79110.

Sign the online guest book at www.schoolerfuneralhome.com.

Don Reynolds

PERRYTON - Don Reynolds, 58, formerly of Amarillo, died Monday, March 23, 2009.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2009 in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard Laverty officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Llano Cemetery in Amarillo by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton.

Mr. Reynolds was born March 31, 1950, in Wichita Falls to Lawrence and Verda Reynolds. He worked for the city of Amarillo as an industrial waste supervisor for 24 years, retiring in 2002.

Survivors include his wife; three sons, Michael Reynolds of Gruver, Jeffery Reynolds of Amarillo and Damon Broxson of Sanger; a daughter, Frances Yerger of Amarillo; a sister, Shirley Elliott of Amsterdam, N.Y.; and eight grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Perry Memorial Library, 22 S.E. Fifth Ave., Perryton, TX 79070; or a favorite charity.

Mary Ellen Vernon

SPEARMAN - Mary Ellen Vernon, 95, died Sunday, March 15, 2009.

Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2009 in Hansford Cemetery with Jimmy Greene officiating. Arrangements were by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Ellen was born Nov. 21, 1913, to George W. and Lottie Stewart Francis on a ranch near Elm School south of Erick and Texola in Beckham County, OK. She had lived in the area since 1926, moving from Erick. She attended school in Erick. In 1926, she moved to the Kimball Community north of Spearman in Hansford County, where she attended the Kimball school. She married Jake Vernon on Sept. 15, 1932, in Guymon, OK, in a ceremony performed by the late Dr. Fred Daily's father, a justice of the peace. Jake preceded her in death in 2000 after 67 years together.

She was a member of First Christian Church and CWF, having served in the choir and as a youth fellowship sponsor. She was a charter member of the Gruver-Kimball Home Demonstration Club. She was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker who enjoyed playing piano and gardening, especially growing roses.

She also was preceded in death by her parents and four half brothers and half sisters.

Survivors include a son, Jimmie R. Vernon and wife Kay of Spearman; a daughter, Mary Francis Fewell and husband Bernard of Canyon and Spearman; two grandsons, Jim Vernon and wife Kelly of Carrollton and Lynn Vernon and wife Sandra of Friendswood; a granddaughter, Shari Skaggs and husband Kevin of Argyle; two stepgranddaughters, Kim Gallop and Leigh Standiford, both of Amarillo; a stepgrandson, Craig Fewell of Midland; and seven great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Hansford Hospice, 707 Roland St., Spearman TX 79081; or First Christian Church.

Albert Henry Graves

SPEARMAN - Albert Henry Graves, 84, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in First Christian Church with the Rev. Roy King officiating. Burial will be in Moore City Cemetery in Moore, Okla. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton.

Albert was born Oct. 30, 1924, in Moore. He married Alice Joanne Johnson on June 3, 1951, in Wichita, Kan.

He was an industrial engineer. He was a member of First Christian Church of Spearman and a graduate of Kansas State University.

Survivors include his wife, Alice Joanne Graves; two daughters, Rebecca Wiggins and husband Jeff of Spearman and Deborah and C.B. Jones of Maiden, N.C.; a sister, Jeanene Wilson of Lubbock; two granddaughters, Kristin Gross of Hoover, Ala., and Joanna Jones of Maiden; two grandsons, Doug Walker of Lubbock and Christopher Jones of Maiden; and a great-grandson, Chandler Gross of Hoover, Ala.

The family suggests memorials be to American Parkinson Disease Association, 1250 Highland Blvd., Suite 4B, Staten Island, NY 10305-1944.

Branch Archer Sheets

SPEARMAN - Branch Archer Sheets, 93, died Friday, Feb. 27, 2009.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Church of Christ with Rick Bloodworth officiating. Burial will be in Holt Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mr. Sheets was born June 22, 1915, in Jeffry. He married Mallie Carter on Aug. 23, 1949, in Borger, and she preceded him in death in 2003.

Mr. Sheets was a farmer and rancher. He was a Church of Christ member.

Survivors include a son, Dan Sheets and wife Nancy of Tipton, Okla.; a daughter, Kay Padon and husband Robbie of Greenville; three brothers, Willis Sheets of Round Rock and S.B. Sheets and Claude Sheets Jr., both of Spearman; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Helen "June" Kindy

PERRYTON - Helen "June" Kindy, 94, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in First United Methodist Church with Dr. Ed Williamson officiating. Burial will be in Ochiltree Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton.

Mrs. Kindy was born June 15, 1914, in Nowata, Okla., to Ira and Ruth Bitters. She married W.O. "Bill" Kindy on Sept. 22, 1933, in Ponca City, Okla. He died in 1975. She had lived in Perryton for 50 years, moving from Gruver.

Mrs. Kindy was a lunchroom supervisor. Her community involvement included: Worthy Grand Matron and charter member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 161; Silver-Haired Legislator for the Panhandle of Texas; first president and co-founder of Ochiltree Senior Citizens Center, where she was a board member for many years, called bingo regularly and taught defensive driving; Kiwanis International Work Horse of the Year in 1983; member of the Wolf Creek chapter of the DAR; taught safety, health and CPR for the Red Cross; member of the Ochiltree Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and a Pink Lady; volunteered at the Senior Village Nursing Home; ombudsman; and district director of AARP.

She was known as the "banana lady" since she delivered fresh bananas to Senior Village Nursing Home. She was a member of a square dancing club for many years and was an active member of First United Methodist Church, where she taught elementary and adult Sunday school and was a member of the Methodist Women Naomi Circle. June and her husband were active in Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.

She also was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Bill Kindy.

Survivors include a daughter, Donna Luttrull Burch of Weatherford, Okla.; a son, Carl Dean Kindy of Frisco; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Ochiltree Senior Citizens Center, P.O. Box 738, Perryton, TX 79070; First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 987, Perryton, TX 79070; or a favorite charity.

Family visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Betty L. Boyd West

Betty L. Boyd West, 56, of Garden City died on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at her home in Garden City. She was born on April 25, 1952 in Spearman, Texas the daughter of Irvin A. & Helen Jo (Sanders) Boyd.

Betty was born and raised in Gruver, Texas; she grew up helping on the family farm, and attended school in Gruver, Texas. After high school Betty attended cosmetology school in Borger, TX, and became owner and operator of Hair Loft 2100 Salon in Spearman. In 1987 she moved to Garden City, where she would remain. While in Garden City Betty owned and operated Sitters and More Home Health Agency, Sandstone Spirits Liquor, and Boots Bistro restaurant. Betty enjoyed camping and boating, she also enjoyed working, the time she spent with her grandchildren, her family and her friends. A loving wife, mother , and grandmother. She was a member of Plymell Union Church.

On March 14, 1982 she married Charles West in Amarillo, TX. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Jammie Palkowitsh of Garden City, and Di’Ann Koenig of Sioux City, Iowa; her parents of Gruver, TX; a Sister Mary Sue Wester of Spearman, TX; and two brothers Willis Boyd of Spearman, TX and Daniel Boyd of Old Hansford, TX and 5 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on February 23, 2009 at Plymell Union Church. With Rev. James R. Carlson Officiating. Memorials are suggested to Station Master’s House Museum, in Spearman, TX in care of Garnand Funeral Home, Garden City, Kansas. Condolences may be emailed to garnandfh@sbcglobal.net

Arrangements were by Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N. 7th Street, Garden City KS 67846, 620-276-3219.

John Melvin Trindle

SPEARMAN - John Melvin Trindle, 86, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Neely Landrum officiating. Burial will be in Holt Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mr. Trindle was born June 14, 1922, in Kingfisher County, Okla. John attended Park rural school and graduated from Kingfisher High School in 1940. He entered the U.S. Army Air Forces in 1942 and served until 1946. That fall, he moved to McKibben, 10 miles southwest of Spearman to plant wheat on land purchased from First State Bank of Booker. John spent the winter of 1946 in Booker making chisel plows at the Goode Plow Co. While there, he met Virginia Fluitt, and they married May 3, 1947. John was presented the 1940 Junior Master Farmer Award by the governor of Oklahoma.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church and a past board member of Hansford County ASCS, Hansford Hospital, Perryton Equity Exchange and First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed woodworking.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia Trindle; a daughter, Jan Holt and husband Larry of Spearman; a sister, Ruth Mccully of Kingfisher; three granddaughters, Josie Hudson and husband Logan of Miami, Texas, Abbe Swearengen and husband Chad of Amarillo and Betsy Kalisiak and husband Shad of Dalhart; three grandsons, John Holt and wife Elissa and David Holt, all of Spearman, and Nathan Steger and wife Jessica of Italy; and six great-grandchildren, Samuel, Daniel and Anna Hudson of Miami, Genevieve and Liliana Holt, both of Spearman, and Connor Swearengen of Amarillo.

The family suggests memorials be to Faith Promise Missions, in care of First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 547, Spearman, TX 79081; or a favorite charity.

Marvin Leon Webb

AMARILLO - Marvin Leon Webb, 66, died Thursday, February 12, 2009.

Memorial services were held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2009 in the Brentwood Chapel of Schooler Funeral Home. Chaplain Jeff Messer officiated. Arrangements were by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia.

Mr. Webb was born August 20, 1942 in Fort Sumner, NM to Virgil and Leola Webb. He met Michele and they married in Trinidad, Colorado. He was employed as a petroleum engineer with Diamond Shamrock and Santa Fe Energy. He was employed by Jaten Oil Company for over twenty-three years and served as the company president for many years. He was the past president of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Amarillo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Olan and L. R. "Buddy" Webb.

He is survived by his wife Michele of the home; one stepson Tom Kersnick of Pasadena, CA; three brothers, Lee Roy Webb of Mansfield, Tx, Orval Webb of Aztec, NM and O'Dell Webb of Quanah; five sisters, Margaret Oldham of Fort Sumner, NM, Erma Harkey of Auburn, CA, Arline Darrow of Hominy, OK, Freda Briscoe of Dallas and Lynda Archer of Amarillo; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to City Church.

Sharon Ann “Sherry” Moore

SPEARMAN - Sharon Ann “Sherry” Moore, 61, died Tuesday, February 17, 2009.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Spearman with the Rev. Jim Medley officiating. Interment will be in Citizen Cemetery in Clarendon at 3 p.m. on Saturday, under the direction go Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Sherry was born in Clarendon on September 28, 1947. He married Phillip Terry Moore. She was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her father, H.C. Shaw of Clarendon; two aunts, Margaret Hillman and Jane Hillman, both of Clarendon.

Survivors include her husband, Terry Moore of Spearman; a daughter and her husband, Jo and Wayne Pierson of Muleshoe, TX; a son and his wife, Shawn and Dynell Moore of Ruther Glen, VA; a granddaughter, Megan Pierson of Muleshoe; two grandsons, Tobin Pierson of Muleshoe and Connor Moore of Ruther Glen, VA; her mother, Joann Shaw of Clarendon; and a sister, Carrie Show of Clarendon.

The family requests memorials be to the MS Society - Panhandle Chapter; 6222 Canyon Dr.; Amarillo TX 79109.

Jack Hefley

WHEELER - Jack Hefley, 78, died Wednesday, February 11, 2009.

Services were at 2 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2009 in Church of Christ with Dr. Shawn Johnson, minister, officiating. Burial was in Mobeetie Cemetery in Mobeetie by Wright Funeral Home.

Jack Hefley was born Sept. 27, 1930, in Gageby to Farmer and Opal Hefley. He attended school in Briscoe and Mobeetie and graduated from Mobeetie High School in 1950. Jack married Bernice Carter on Aug. 12, 1950. He served his country in the U.S. Army in 1954, stationed in El Paso and Germany. Jack and Bernice lived in Gruver and Wheeler before moving to Mobeetie in 1968. Jack owned a feed mill and the first feedlot in Wheeler County, and farmed and ranched until his retirement in 1992.

Jack was a member of Church of Christ in Wheeler, and he also served as a member of the Mobeetie school board for nine years. Jack received the first Pioneer Farmer and Rancher award of Wheeler County in 2008.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Farmer and Opal Hefley.

Survivors include his wife, Bernice Hefley of Mobeetie; a son, Mark Hefley and wife Darla of Elk City, Okla.; a daughter, Melissa Rodgers and husband Timm of Miami; a brother, Richard Hefley and wife Dorothy of Brownwood; grandchildren, Tiffany and Bryan Johnson of Lubbock, Michael and Courtney Hall of Camp Lejeune, N.C., Justin and Brittney of Elk City, Dustin Hampton of Wheeler, Tamara and Chris Gallagher of Amarillo, Heather Hampton of Lubbock, Vanessa Trent and Randie Zims of Clinton, Okla., Jonathan Cornelsen of Weatherford, Okla., and Gabriel, Nikki and Allison Rodgers of Canadian; 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

The family suggests memorials be to Mobeetie Cemetery, in care of First State Bank of Mobeetie, P.O. Box 8, Mobeetie, TX 79061; or Star Chapter, Alzheimer's Association, 415 West Eighth Ave., Amarillo, TX 79101-2215.

Sign the online guest book at www.wrightfuneraldirectors.com.

Dudley Hargrove

PERRYTON - Dudley Hargrove, 82, died Thursday, February 12, 2009.

Rosary was said at 7 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2009 in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 16, 2009 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Monsignor Rex Nicholl officiating. Burial was in Ochiltree Cemetery.

Mr. Hargrove was born Dec. 23, 1926, in Farnsworth and was a lifetime Perryton resident. He married Rita Annn Hurter on Nov. 27, 1948, in Huntoon. She preceded him in death in 2003.

Mr. Hargrove was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II and the Korean conflict. He was a contract pumper and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Perryton.

Survivors include two sons, Mike Hargrove and wife Sharon of Richfield, Ohio, and Dennis Hargrove and wife Reiko of Perryton; two daughters, Cynthia Powell and husband Jim of Perryton and Paula Williams and husband Ty of Gruver; a brother, Lanny Hargrove and wife Nina Beth of Amarillo; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be "in memory of Dudley Hargrove," Perryton ISD Athletic Booster Club, P.O. Box 173, Perryton, TX 79070.

Reece William "Rusty" Taylor

PERRYTON - Reece William "Rusty" Taylor, 78, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harvest Time First Assembly of God with the Rev. Scott Barton, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Ochiltree Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton.

Rusty was born Aug. 13, 1930, in Perryton to Reece E. and Florence S. Taylor. He married Lois Reynolds on Dec. 29, 1948, in Spearman. He was a farmer and a rancher.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lois Taylor, in 2005; a sister, Laura Atchison; and two grandchildren, Donny White and Bradley Hensley.

Survivors include three daughters, Vicki T. Carpenter of Dallas, Sheri L. Kee of Perryton and Florence Hensley of Texhoma; two sons, William R. Taylor of Amarillo and Curtis R. Taylor of Perryton; two brothers, John Taylor and Gary Taylor, both of Perryton; 15 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Harvest Time First Assembly of God, P.O. Box 1243, Perryton, TX 79070; or Hospice Home Health, 3101 Garrett Drive, Perryton, TX 79070.

Howard Dean Kelly

AUSTIN - Howard Dean Kelly, 83, left this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on February 11, 2009.

Services were at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2009 in Cook-Walden Funeral Home Colonial Chapel with Dr. Bruce M. Murry and Dr. Jay Miller officiating. Burial was in Cook-Walden Memorial Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Kelly was born Dec. 27, 1925, in Spearman to Oran and Elmo Kelly.

Howard served his country in the Army Air Corps in the 40’s. He was a graduate of Texas A&M University, class of 1950. He had a long career as a professional civil engineer. He was a deacon at River Road Baptist Church. He particularly loved church functions, high-school sports, and college football. He had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. He was a good friend and was loved by many, and he will be missed by all.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy; son, Dennis and wife, Kathy; son, Timothy; daughter, Kathleen and husband Darrell Vrla. He leaves behind eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is survived by one sister, Colleen and husband Grady Yeary, and many nieces and nephews.

William "Bill" Robinson

PAMPA - William "Bill" Robinson, 66, formerly of Amarillo, died Sunday, February 1, 2009.

Memorial graveside services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2009 in Lieb Cemetery in Morse by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.

Mr. Robinson was a plumber in Amarillo for more than 20 years, moving to Pampa in 1984. He was a plumber for several years and a pipe fitter for Phillips Petroleum for eight years.

Survivors include four sons, Charles Robinson, Jack Robinson, Allan Robinson and Gary Robinson, all of Pampa; three sisters, Dorothy Manning of Marietta, Okla., Elizabeth Farmer of Amarillo and Carol Davis of Lancaster, Calif.; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Alcoholics Anonymous Open Door Group, 910 W. Kentucky St., Pampa, TX 79065.

S.C. "Bant" Storrs

S.C. "Bant" Storrs, 90, of Amarillo died Wednesday, February 4, 2009.

Graveside services was be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Coulter Chapel, 8310 S. Coulter St.

Bant was born February 18, 1918, in Spearman to Ralph and Ethel Storrs. He married Roxie Storrs and lived in Amarillo most of his life. He worked for Plains Creamery for more than 35 years. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and was always there for his kids' and grandkids' sports. Bant enjoyed playing pool, fishing, horse racing and golf.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Roxie, in 1996.

Survivors include three sons, Gary Don Storrs and wife Judy, Wayne Storrs and wife Karla and Gene Storrs, all of Amarillo; five grandchildren, David Storrs and wife Alison, Holly Smith and husband Rusty, Sara Koen and husband Justin, Shane Storrs and wife Angel and Lincoln Storrs; and seven great-grandchildren, Troy, Garrett, Cody, Sam, Ethan, Willa and Triston.

The family suggests memorials be to Make-a-Wish Foundation, 411 S. Fillmore St., Amarillo, TX 79101.

Sign the online guest book at www.blackburnshaw.com.

Mattie Lucille Sorrels

BEAVER, Okla. - Mattie Lucille Sorrels, 78, died Wednesday, February 4, 2009.

Services were at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 6, 2009 in First Baptist Church with Dr. Don Hammer, Johnny Dean Merrell and Jeff Bradley officiating. Burial was at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Holliday Cemetery in Holliday, Texas, by Clark Funeral Service of Beaver.

Mrs. Sorrels was born August 31, 1930, in Graham to Clarence Eugene and Annie Mae Suttle Hammer. She married Dean Sorrels on December 5, 1947, in Gainesville, Texas.

Survivors include her husband; four daughters, Kay Sorrels and Sandi Flickinger, both of McPherson, Kan., Deanie Merrell of Norman and Terri Hansen of Spearman, Texas; a brother, Dr. Don Hammer of Sun City West, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Dr. Robert L. “Bob” Cator, Jr.

Dr. Robert L. “Bob” Cator, Jr. DVM, 69, died at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen on Friday, February 6, 2009. He was a veterinarian at his clinic at the Petsmart on McColl and Expressway 83 frontage road. He was born in Sunray, Texas and he received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University in 1966 and has been practicing ever since.

How do you write about the death of the most honorable man you have ever met? For Robert Lee Cator, Jr., (mostly known as “Bob”) the most important thing he did in his life was the way he loved his family. He absolutely did everything for them. He was a man that you wanted to always be with; he made your life better by just being by your side. Words cannot describe this man who treated everyone with respect.

The family would like everyone to “Maroon out” which is come to the service dressed in maroon to honor Bob and his love for Texas A&M. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Glee of Mission; his three sons: Kody (Serena) Cator of Pharr; Clint(Kristin) Cator of Mission; Kale Cator and daughter, Krystle Cator, both of Mission.

The visitation was from 12-6 PM on Monday, February 9, 2009 at Kreidler Funeral Home on N.10th with the family there to receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.. A funeral service was conducted at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at the funeral home. Burial followed at College Station, Texas at a later date.

Evelyn I. Burch

SPEARMAN - Evelyn I. Burch, 78, died Sunday, February 8, 2009.

Memorial services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in First Christian Church of Spearman with John Scott officiating. Arrangements were by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home in Spearman.

Evelyn was born February 3, 1931, in Angola, Ind., to Howard and Mildred Wagoner. She married Leon Burch on January 5, 1957.

Evelyn attended Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., to earn her LVN degree and was a former nurse for Hansford County Hospital District for 30 years. She was very generous and caring, and touched many lives.

Evelyn enjoyed reading, needlepoint, crosswords, watching sports and spending time with her family.

She loved watching her grandchildren grow up, but her true love was her great-grandchildren who knew her as "Ge-Ge."

She will never be far from our thoughts and will be in our hearts forever.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leon Burch; and a grandchild, Troy Allen Hughes.

Survivors include two daughters, Jan Ellsworth and Gary Ellsworth of Spearman and Jo Lynn Griffin and husband J.L. of Sheridan, Wyo.; two sons, James Burch and Bereice Schmidt of Spearman and Kelly Burch and wife Margarita of Happy; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Brenda Sanders and husband Dick and Gretchen Baker and husband Bob, all of Indiana; a brother, James Wagoner of California; numerous nieces and nephews; and good friends, Idella Randall and Caro Lee Frantz.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Hansford Hospice, 707 S. Roland St., Spearman, TX 79081.

Helen Irene Edwards

SPEARMAN - Helen Irene Edwards, 91, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2009.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in First Christian Church in Gruver with the Rev. Gary Gumfory officiating. Burial will be in Hansford Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Helen Irene Edwards was born Dec. 12, 1917, in Texas County, Okla., to Henry and Bea Roper. She graduated from Gruver High School in 1937. She married Jess Edwards in 1949 in Cedar Vale, Kan. She was a homemaker.

The family expresses deep appreciation to the all the staff and residents of Hansford Manor in Spearman for their continuous love, care and affection.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess Edwards, in 1992; her parents, Henry and Bea Roper; two brothers, Harland Roper and Emory Dee Roper; a sister Harlene Judkins; and a special niece, Rae Karr.

Survivors include two sons, Henry Lee "Hank" Stewart and wife Linda of Burleson and Jack Johnson and wife Julie of Pittsburg, Kan.; a stepdaughter, June Weant of Tucson, Ariz.; a sister, Flo Barnett of Amarillo; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation with family and friends will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church in Gruver.

Gerald Evans
KILLEEN - Gerald Evans, 58, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Calvary Baptist Church in Killeen with the Rev. Travis Sullivan, pastor, officiating. Arrangements are by Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home of Killeen.
Gerald was born Feb. 13, 1950, in Muleshoe to Joe and Nina Evans. He graduated from Gruver High School.
He married Frances Walker on April 20, 1974, in Spearman. He was a longtime cowboy and bull-hauler.
He loved the Lord and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He will be dearly missed as a husband, dad, granddad and friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Don Evans, Bill Evans and Gene Evans; and a sister, Mildred Schreur.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years; three children, Lynette Blum and husband Glenn of Nolanville, Chris Evans and wife Dana of Amarillo and Kelly Moyer of Killeen; seven grandchildren, Trey, Nick, Bailey, Justin, MaKayla, Trevor and Trent; a brother, Jerry Evans of Spearman; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family suggests memorials be to Calvary Baptist Church, 13341 State Highway 195, Killeen, TX 76542-4846.
Send online condolences at www.mem.com

Larry Porter

CANYON - Larry Porter, 73, died on January 28, 2009 in Canyon, TX.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Dreamland Cemetery. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 31 at the First Baptist Church with Dr. David L. Lowrie, Jr., pastor, and Doug Moore, officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 30 at Brooks Chapel. Burial will be a Dreamland Cemetery under the direction of Brooks Funeral Directors of Canyon, TX.
Larry Porter was born September 3, 1935 to Ervin and Leola House Porter in Canyon. Larry’s career included 10 years of farming with his father-in-law, Ray Moore at Spearman, Texas. He was a claims adjuster for 15 years and office manager for 15 years in Amarillo and Ft. Worth, Texas. Larry was a member of the First Baptist Church of Canyon.
Survivors include his wife, Gayle Porter of Canyon; a daughter, Pamela Kay Porter of Amarillo; a son, Curt Porter and wife Teresa of Amarillo; and two grandchildren, Ashley and Kaylee Porter of Amarillo.
The family suggests memorials be made to the First Baptist Church, 1717 4th Avenue, Canyon, TX 79015, or Hospice of the Southwest, 1301 S. Coulter, Ste. 404, Amarillo, TX 79106. Please sign our online guest registry at www.brooksfuneral.com

Leona "Daut" Harp
Leona "Daut" Harp, 90, of Amarillo died Tuesday, January 13, 2009.
Services were at 11 a.m. Friday, January 16, 2009 in Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Martin Road Chapel, 1505 Martin Road, with Dale Moreland and Roger Smith of The Church at Quail Creek officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Leona "Daut" Harp was born Octtober 11, 1918, in Post to Rob and Ethel Stiles. She married John Harp on August 27, 1938, in Guymon, Okla. Nine years later, their son Johnny Bob was born. They worked on several area ranches during the early years of their marriage. She was a really good cowgirl. She wasn't afraid to get on any horse and did get bucked off a few times. She and her husband, John, moved in later years into Amarillo, where they made their home. Leona was a longtime member of San Jacinto Baptist Church and taught Sunday school to all ages. In recent years, she moved her membership to Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Johnny Bob and wife Miriam of Charleston, S.C.; two sisters, Elnora Gillaspie of Amarillo and Emma Gene Braden of Pahrump, Nev.; a grandson, Kevin Harp of Charleston; three nephews, Billy Don Gillaspie of Amarillo, Dick Gillaspie and wife Leann and their children, Laura, Mindee, Caleb and Collin of Spearman and Dr. Robert Braden of Las Vegas; three nieces, Betty Navarro and husband Rudy of Merritt Island, Fla., Cula Jo Trout and husband Bob of Clarendon and Billie Mae Lowrey and husband Buddy of Pampa; and a host of friends.
The family suggests memorials be to Activity Center Building Fund, Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 555 E. Hastings Ave., Amarillo, TX 79108.
Sign the online guest book at www.blackburnshaw.com.

Leona “Fern” Porter
SPEARMAN - Leona Fern Porter, 61, died Friday, January 16, 2009.
Memorial services weree at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2009 in Church of Christ with Larry McCollum officiating. Arrangements were by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.
Mrs. Porter was born December 5, 1947, in Ralston, Okla. She married Bill Porter on April 24, 1965, in Clovis, N.M. She was employed by Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co. and DCP for 33 years.
She was a member of Spearman Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Bill Porter; a son, Trey Porter of Amarillo; her father, John F. Wagner of Kingfisher, Okla.; six brothers, Gary Wagner and Clarence Wagner, both of Wheeler, Kenneth Wagner and Richard Wagner, both of Watonga, Okla., John Wagner of El Reno, Okla., and Bob Wagner of Bermuda; and three grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be to Hansford Hospice, 707 Roland St., Spearman, TX 79081.

Austin B. "Cap" Benson

AMARILLO - Austin B. "Cap" Benson, 91, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008.

Memorial services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2008 in Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St., with Jim Fox, chaplain of Vista Care Hospice, officiating. Burial was Dec. 27 in Gruver Cemetery in Gruver.

Cap was born in Hill County and graduated from Phillips High School. After high school, he worked as a welder in the shipyards of New Orleans during World War II. After the war, Cap moved back to Phillips, where he started a long career at Phillips Petroleum. During his career at Phillips, he worked in several towns in the Texas Panhandle. He retired after more than 40 years of dedicated service.

Cap moved to Amarillo in 1998 from Gruver. He was a member of the Gruver Masonic Lodge and First Christian Church in Gruver. He loved music and playing the guitar. Cap also loved attending dances at Amarillo Senior Citizens. Cap coached baseball teams for many years, where he touched the lives of many young men.

Cap married Bonnie Cook in 1940 in Borger. She passed away in 2001.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Mary Carrasco and the staff of MC's Private Care as well as Steve Kirkpatrick and the staff of Interim Healthcare and the Vista Care Hospice doctors and staff.

He also was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Stedje, in 1997; a son-in-law, Dennis Stedje, in 2001; and two great-grandchildren, Hayden Steinberger in 2002 and Gunner Stedje in 2008.

Survivors include a daughter, Cindy Holton and husband Jerry of Spearman; a son, Bob Benson and wife Gabriele of Lyons, Colo.; six grandchildren, Brett Benson, Shana Benson, Shelley Singleton, Shannon Steinberger, Jason Holton and Scott Stedje; and nine great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to MC's Private Care, 4807 S. Rusk St., Amarillo, TX 79110.

Jesus "Jessie" Ramos

FRIONA - Jesus "Jessie" Ramos, 83, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, in Hereford.

Rosary was said at 7 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2009 in St. Teresa's Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, January 12, 2009 in the church with the Rev. George William as celebrant. Burial was in Friona Cemetery by Blackwell Funeral Home of Friona.

Mr. Ramos was a longtime Friona resident and a custom farmer.

Survivors include his wife, Norberta Garcia Ramos; six sons, David, Joel and Ernesto Ramos of Friona, Ramon Ramos of Clovis, N.M., Mike Ramos of Hereford and Ray Ramos of Remington, Ind.; six daughters, Santos Machado, Frances Delapaz and Erminia Guerra, all of Friona, Olga Arias of Mexico, Melinda Jacquez of Spearman, and Olga Baltzel of O'Fallon, Ill.; two sisters, Gloria Salinas of Pomona, Calif., and Teresa Perez of Amarillo; three brothers, Antonio Ramos of Pomona, Ramon Ramos of Friona and Eucebio Ramos Jr. of Clovis; 30 grandchildren; and 47 great-grandchildren.

George Lee Young

SPEARMAN - George Lee Young, 71, died on Sunday, January 11, 2009.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with Rev. Jeff Hinshaw officiating.

George was born on August 8, 1937 in Abilene, Texas. He married Virginia Bartz on September 3, 1971 in Spearman.

George moved to Spearman in 1970 to work at the radio station. He owned and operated KRDF from 1993-2007. He was a member of Hansford Lodge #1040 A.M.&F.M. He was also a member of the Lions Club and Shriners and was a Boy Scout Master.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Sedgweick.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia Young of Spearman; two daughters, Debbie Lou Bowman of Amarillo and Cindy Lee Fox of Houston; two brothers, Teddy Fitzpatrick, Jr. and Dean Vernon Fitzpatrick; two sisters, Vista Loudan Burch and Anna Bertha Copeland, both of Lubbock; two granddaughters, Amanda Bowman of Amarillo and Cha’tae Avila of Spearman; two grandsons, Justin Bowman and Michael Avila, both of Spearman; and many friends.

The family requests memorials be to the Boy Scouts of America, Adobe Walls Council, 301 W. 12th St., Spearman TX 79081.

Arthur J. Harmon

AMARILLO - Arthur J. Harmon, 83, of Amarillo died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009.

Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 6969 E. Interstate 40, with the Rev. Jerry Davey officiating and military honors by DAV Chapter 26. Entombment was in Memorial Park Cemetery East Mausoleum.

Arthur J. Harmon, 83, of Amarillo, beloved brother, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Jan. 11, 2009. He was a member of Paramount Baptist Church.

He was born May 29, 1925, in Chillicothe, to Arthur M. and Dollie Mae Harmon. He graduated from Roaring Springs High School. He enlisted in the Army Air Forces in August 1943, served in the European theater and achieved the rank of staff sergeant before being discharged in 1945. He married Yvonna Simpson in 1947.

He worked for the Texas Veterans Affairs Commission in Lubbock, Houston, Waco and Amarillo for 23 years, retiring in 1990.

Immediate survivors include three sisters, Juanita Cooper and Vee Gordon and husband Harold, all of Matador, and Lee Bradford and husband Van of Gruver; three brothers, Lonnie Harmon of Hedley, Gordon Harmon and wife Freddie of Mansfield and Billy Harmon and wife Martha of Lubbock; 11 nieces and nephews; and numerous other relatives and friends, including Don and Rose Mary Rhoden of Amarillo.

Leave online condolences at www.mem.com.

Dimple Jetton

SPEARMAN - Dimple Peek Jetton, 100, of Spearman died Friday, December 5, 2008 in Hansford Manor at Spearman, Texas.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Goree, Texas with Rev. Genoa Goad, former pastor, officiating. Burial followed in the Goree Cemetery under the direction of McCauley-Smith Funeral Home of Munday, Texas.

Mrs. Jetton, the daughter of Jeff and Alice Peek, was born April 17, 1908 in Goree. Dimple and Sam B. Jetton were married on May 25, 1946 in Munday, Texas. He preceded her in death on February 14, 1983. Dimple moved from Goree to Spearman in 1985.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by four brothers, Virgil Peek, Clarence Peek, Herbert Peek and John T. Peek and two sisters, Effie Peek Neighbours and Ora Peek Lane.

Survivors include one daughter, Lynell Williams and husband Burt of Spearman, Texas; two grandchildren: Lynette Williams Babcock of Mineral Wells, Texas and Kevin Williams and wife Meghan of Goodwell, Oklahoma; and one great granddaughter Kaitlyn Babcock of Mineral Wells, Texas and several nieces and nephews.

W.W. Bill Wheeler

WHEELER - W.W. Bill Wheeler, 81, died Wednesday, December 31, 2008, in Amarillo.

Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2009 in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Stiles officiating. Burial was in Kelton Cemetery in Kelton by Wright Funeral Home.

Bill was born Aug. 31, 1927, in Shidler, Okla., to Clarence Wayne Wheeler and Retta Corrine Hunter. Bill was raised in the Spring Creek area and attended Spring Creek School. He attended Borger High School and earned a football scholarship to West Texas State, where he lettered at center and linebacker. He served in the U.S. Navy during the occupation of Japan and was most proud of his service aboard the USS Atlanta. He married Billye Gibbins in Clovis, N.M., on Dec. 31, 1949.

Bill and Billye started careers in education, teaching and coaching. They taught in Borger, Kelton, Spearman and Wheeler. Bill and Billye bought a farm at Kelton and ranched together, they also started Wheeler Irrigation and were successful in the sales of irrigation equipment for several years. In his later years, Bill was active in Amarillo VFW Post No. 1475, where he treasured the friendship of his fellow members.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Billye Jean, in 1989; and a sister, Sue Clark in 2003.

Survivors include a son, Wayne Wheeler of Sayre, Okla.; a daughter, Kim Wheeler of Kelton; five grandchildren, Lori Rarden, Kristie Brummer, J.W. Ray, Will Wheeler and Elissa Johnston; 10 great-grandchildren; a special friend, Carmen Ford of Amarillo; and two sisters, Myrtle Laflin of Pampa and Barbara Austin of Eutopia.

The family suggests memorials be to Travel Fund, Khiva Shrine Temple, P.O. Box 328, Amarillo, TX 79105.

Sign the online guest book at www.wrightfuneraldirectors.com.

Zeva Allard

SPEARMAN - Zeva Allard, 92, of Amarillo died Friday, December 26, 2008, in Spearman.

A family memorial service will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Zeva was born Feb. 12, 1916, in Ardmore, Okla. She married E. Clyde on Sept. 6, 1931.

She lived at English Field in Amarillo until 1933, when they moved to northwest Arkansas, living there until moving back to Amarillo in 1948.

Zeva was a beautician for several years until becoming an insurance agent in Oklahoma City, working there for most of the rest of her working life. She moved back to Amarillo in 1999.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Jose McNeill.

Survivors include two daughters, Clydeen Ramsey and husband Jesse of Morse and Josie Wiltzius and John Sharp of Smithville; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Hansford Manor, 707 Roland St., Spearman, TX 79081; or a favorite charity.

Edna Marie Williams Walker

GRUVER - Edna Marie Williams Walker, 87, died Wednesday, December 31, 2008.

Services were at 2 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2009 in Church of Christ with Gaylord Cook officiating. Arrangements were by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mrs. Walker was born Jan. 9, 1921, in Hatchel. She married Ross Walker in 1985 in Gruver. She was a retired cashier/bookkeeper for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. and a Church Of Christ member. She and Ross enjoyed many winters at Buchanan Dam in their RV.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Loretta Florene Will and Nelma Sowell; and two brothers, S.D. Williams and Charles Williams.

Survivors include her husband, Ross Walker; two daughters, Geanette Jones of Amarillo and Alicia Dee Shaeffer of Hurst; three stepdaughters, Sandra Kay Preston of Owasso, Okla., Martha Anspaugh of Gruver and Judy Clemans of Guymon, Okla.; a special nephew, Allen Walker of Gruver; 21 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

Ollie Leota Giblin

CELINA - Ollie Leota Giblin, 89, died Friday, December 26, 2008.

Services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2008 in First Baptist Church in Morse with the Rev. Mike Martin of Shamrock officiating. Burial will be in Lieb Cemetery near Morse by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Mrs. Giblin was born Feb. 6, 1919, in Ochiltree, and was a lifelong resident of the Morse Community. Survivors include two daughters, Peggy Dobbs of Allen and Robbie Reid of Morse; two brothers; four sisters; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.The family suggests memorials be to Alzheimers Association, 1400 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106; or Morse First Baptist Church Piano Fund, P.O. Box 54, Morse, TX 79062.

Effie L. Branch

BORGER - Effie L. Branch, 95, died Thursday, January 1, 2009, in Spearman.

Graveside services were at 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2009 in Westlawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Rhonda Greenwood of Stinnett United Methodist Church officiating. Arrangements were by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors.

Mrs. Branch was born May 23, 1913, in Livingston, Tenn. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include a daughter, Wanda Malinowski of Stinnett; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Maxine "Mama Max" Cline
GRUVER - Maxine "Mama Max" Cline, 77, died Sunday, January 4, 2009.
Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2009 in Gruver Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.
Maxine was born Feb. 23, 1931, in Shattuck, Okla., to Darrel and Merle Cooper. She was raised and lived in Gruver her whole life.
As a child, she idolized her beloved Daddy and followed him everywhere. Ranching and farming continued to be an important part of her life.
She was a part of Gruver High School girls basketball team, and the only girl-team to make it to the state finals when she was in high school.
Maxine married Orson "Hootie" Cline on Feb. 23, 1948. Hootie preceded her in death on April 10, 1991.
Maxine was an avid bridge player and loved to travel and go on cruises. She enjoyed decorating and redecorating her home.
One of her favorite things to do was shop! And, she could out shop anyone!
But the love of her life was her family. She was happiest when she was with her girls and their families.
Maxine loved her four grandsons with all of her heart and rejoiced in each and every accomplishment. Her grandsons adored their Mama Max.
She was welcomed at heaven's gate by those that preceded her, and we rejoice that she is now reunited with those she loved so fiercely. While those of us that are left are filled with a great void, we know that Maxine is finally free of pain and suffering and is safely enfolded in Jesus, and sitting beside her is her little Dane Max and husband Hootie.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hootie; and much loved grandson, Dane Max Blakenship. When Dane Max died, a part of Maxine's light died with him.
Survivors include two daughters, Dana Cline and Dean Barnes of Yukon, Okla., and Denise Hledik and husband Jim of Oklahoma City; three grandsons, Dace Blankenship, Chad Hledik and Cory Hledik; her special companion, Roy Byrd of Gruver; a sister-in-law, Dorthy Cline of Dallas; and dear friends, Gwen McClain and Jim and Verna Lee Shirley.


Brad Delozier
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Brad Delozier, 33, of OKC, beloved husband, father and son, left this earth to be with our Lord, Wednesday evening December 24, 2008 following a brief illness.
Services were held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at the Sooner East Church of Christ on SE 29th, between Post & Westminster in MWC, in Oklahoma City, OK.
He was a network administrator at the Workers Compensation Court and taught IT classes at ITT-Tech a real delight it was for him to teach. He recently received his MBA at the University of Phoenix. Brad exemplified what a Christian man should be, humble, selfless, patient and loving. He touched many people's lives and will be very much missed.
Brad was an amazing loving, patient husband and my best friend. Words cannot express how much a void will be left in my life, forever he has my heart.
Survivors include his wife, Sandy; children, Michael and Jonathon Delozier, Jason, Maleah and Brandon Johnson; father, Terry Delozier; mother, Candi Goebel and husband Jerry; brothers, Landon, and Devin Delozier; dear friend and cousin, Shan Oquin; his much loved grandmother, June Wright; and many other family members and friends.

Kathy Jean McDade
SKELLYTOWN - Kathy Jean McDade, 57, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2009.
Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2009 in Memory Gardens Mausoleum with the Rev. Rob Lackey and the Rev. Richard Bartel, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.
Mrs. McDade was born Dec. 11, 1951, in Amarillo and was a 1970 graduate of Amarillo High School. She attended Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, earning a degree in psychology.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Kathy joined the U.S. Navy on Sept. 23, 1977, and served until Sept. 22, 1982, being honorably discharged with the rank of E5.
After serving her country, she returned to the Panhandle to be closer to her family. She lived for her family and will be greatly missed.
Kathy is with our Lord and endures no more pain.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Billie J. Parker; and brother-in-law, Mark Parker.
Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Nelda and LoVell Kennard of Skellytown; her father and stepmother, Walter and Grace McDade of Spearman; a sister, Lee Tice and husband Mike of Skellytown; two brothers, Roger Kennard of Kansas and Eddie Rodgers of Spearman; a niece, Kala Tice of Skellytown; four nephews, Kory Tice and wife Kara and Mikah Tice, all of Skellytown, and Mark Parker and David Parker, both of New Braunfels; a great-niece, Breklyn Tice of Skellytown; and a host of uncles, aunts and cousins.
The family suggests memorials be to American Cancer Society, in care of Gerry Caylor, 2130 Charles, Pampa, TX 79065; or City of Pampa Animal Control, Fund 12, P.O. Box 2499, Pampa, TX 79066-2499.
Sign the online guest book at www.carmichael-whatley.com.

Wilma Reese
RUSTBURG, VA - Wilma Reese, 82, of Rustburg, VA died Tuesday, December 23, 2008.
Wilma was born April 27, 1926, in Anadarko, OK, a daughter of the late Floyd William Mahaffey and Bertha Elizabeth Cyrus Mahaffey. She was a member of Clearview Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children, James Latham and Brenda of Amarillo, Texas, Jerry Latham and Sandy of Camdenton, Missouri, Pat Brown and Wes of Spearman, Texas, Peggy Lankford and Kevin of Rustburg; grandchildren, Jennifer Woodcock, Karla Dawson, Angela Shepherd, Amanda Latham, Daniel Hopkins, Tommy Brown, Josh Brown, Robert Watson, Jr., Jessica Lankford, Libby Lankford and 14 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an aunt, Inez Bennett and a brother, Kenneth Mahaffey.
A funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2008 in Clearview Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Wayne Greene officiating. Interment will follow in Clearview Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Clearview Baptist Church, 2183 Sunnymeade Road, Rustburg, VA 24588.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424.

Jack Hoke Hart
Jack Hoke Hart, 85, of Amarillo died Sunday, January 4, 2009.
Graveside services were at 11:00 am Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at the Gruver Cemetery, Gruver, Texas by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, Spearman, Texas. Reverend Dale Moreland officiated.
Jack was born on October 30, 1923 on his grandfather’s ranch near Morse, Texas. Jack graduated from Gruver High School in 1940 and enrolled in Iowa State University where he was a member of the Reserve Officers Training Corps. In 1943, as an advanced ROTC cadet, he was called into active duty with the Army. He requested a transfer to the U.S. Army Air Corps and received training as a reconnaissance pilot in the twin–fuselage, twin-engine, single seat P-38 that was fitted with cameras rather than guns. Jack finished first in his class and was immediately sent overseas to Okinawa. During a rest stop at New Guinea on his way to Okinawa, Jack received word that his older brother Walter, who was a major with the Fifth Cavalry, was killed on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. Jack flew three combat missions from Okinawa. The first two reconnaissance missions were over Tokyo and Yokohama. His third combat mission at the age of 21 years was the first reconnaissance flight over Nagasaki on August 10, 1945, the day after the atomic bomb was dropped over the city.
After serving a year in Japan with the Occupational Army, Jack returned to Hansford County where he began his lifetime occupation of farming and ranching. Later he and several partners built and operated the Hansford Feedyard located northeast of Spearman that is now Spearman Cattle Feeders. He also owned and operated the Palo Duro Grain Elevators in Gruver for many years. He served as vice president of the Gruver ISD Board of Trustees in the late 50’s and early 60’s. Jack always regretted not completing his college education so he enrolled in West Texas State University in Canyon and received his college degree in 1979 at the age of 56. He later attended Western State University Law School in San Diego, California. In 1985 he joined with others to become an organizing director of First National Bank, Spearman, and served as a director for many years. Jack was a member of the Southwest Cattle Raisers Association and the Texas Grain and Feed Association.
Jack was a member of The Church at Quail Creek.
Jack married Bobbie A. Sanders on August 20, 1979. Jack was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mary Ann Johnson; a brother, Walter; and a granddaughter Jennifer Hart Tidwell.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie, of the home; a sister, Dorothy Hudson of Gruver; a brother Don, and his wife Donna of Mesa Arizona; four children, Jerry and wife Christine Hart of Morse; Ginger and husband Bill Pittman of Spearman; Kitty and husband Frank Edwards of Spearman; Doneta and husband Jon Skavlan of Plano; eleven grandchildren, Michael Hart, Janyth Davis, Bill Jack and Sally Pittman, Tonya, Trudy, and Haden Hart, Jocelyn Miller, Jentry Williams, Travis and Anna Skavlan and nine great grandchildren. The family appreciates the love and care of three special care givers: Carol Fernandez, Sonia Flores, and Nora Mauricio.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Gruver Scholarship Fund % the Amarillo Area Foundation, 801 S Fillmore St #700, Amarillo, Texas 79101, the Ussery-Roan Texas Veterans Home % Chris Crabtree, 1020 Tascosa Road, Amarillo, Texas 79124, or your favorite charity.

Charles L. 'Chuck' Harruff

DALHART - Charles L. "Chuck" Harruff, 91, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008.

Services were at 2 p.m. Monday, December 22, 2008 in Central United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve Patterson, minister of the church, officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery by Horizon Funeral Home.

Charles Louis Harruff was born Aug. 3, 1917, in Columbus, Ohio, to Charles W. and Alma Ruetech Harruff. Chuck was raised in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and graduated from Reynoldsburg High School. He then attended Ohio State University before joining the U.S. Army Air Forces in 1942. He flew bombers in the European theater during World War II. When stationed at the air base in Dalhart, he met Mary Helen Johnson. On July 2, 1944, they were married.

After the war, they returned to Ohio, where Chuck graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in dairy technology. In 1947, they moved back to the Dalhart area, where he ranched for many years.

Chuck was an active member of Central United Methodist Church and served on the church board. Mr. Harruff was an involved in the Dalhart community and had served on the Dalhart Independent School board, the Agricultural Stabilization committee, as well as being a 4-H leader, and was the first winner of the 4-H Silver Spur Award. On Oct. 18, 2005, he married Billie Heiskell.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Mary Helen, on Sept. 13, 1994.

Survivors include his wife, Billie Harruff; two sons, Lynn Harruff of Dalhart and Kirk Harruff of Abilene; a daughter, Karen Babitzke of Spearman; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. His extended family includes Keith Heiskell, Sue Ballinger and Staunton Whiteaker.

The family suggests memorials be to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

Sign the online guest book at www.horizonfuneral.com.

Lucas Longoria

AMARILLO - Lucas Longoria, 48, died Thursday, December 18, 2008 in Amarillo, TX.

Rosary was held on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at Boxwell Brothers in Spearman. Funeral services were held on Monday, December 22, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Jose Gomez officiating. Interment was at Hansford Cemetery under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Lucas was born on May 29, 1960 in Pharr, Texas. He married Janett Sandoval on June 3, 1981 in Spearman, TX. She preceded him in death in 2006.

Lucas was a pumper who worked in the oil field for Trek Resources.

Survivors include a daughter and her husband, Jenny Longoria and Colby Bedell of Spearman; his father, Juan Longoria of Hereford; three sisters, Maria Lopez of Hereford, Eva Lopez of Lapryor, TX and Esmeralda Longoria Ortega of Dalhart; two brothers, Johnny Longoria and Hector Longoria, both of Cleburn, TX; 19 nephews and 13 nieces.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janett Longoria in 2006; his mother, Hermalinda Longoria; a sister, Hermalinda L. Mojica; his grandmother, Chasity Marie Bedell in 1998; and a brother, Isreal Longoria in 2008.

The family requests memorials be to the Lucas Longoria Memorial Fund, c/o Jenny Longoria, First National Bank, PO Box 365, Spearman TX 79081.

Howard Thomas Archer

LEFORS - Howard Thomas Archer, 86, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008, in Amarillo.

Services were at 10 a.m. Monday, December 22, 2008 in Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors Colonial Chapel in Pampa with the Rev. Steve Cox, pastor of Lefors United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Pampa

Mr. Archer was born Dec. 17, 1922, in Heber Springs, Ark. He married Virginia Harrison on Oct. 19, 1941, in Pampa. She preceded him in death on Sept. 14, 1994. Howard had been a resident of Lefors since 1946. He worked for Columbian Carbon, which changed names throughout the years, and finally retired, with Occidental Petroleum Co. with 40 years of service.

He was a member of Lefors United Methodist Church and a former member of the McLean Masonic Lodge. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from January 1943 until December 1945. He was a PFC with Company D of the 534th Engineers Boat and Shore Regiment. Howard loved going to Platoro, Colo., every summer to go fishing. He was a great round and ballroom dancer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Vaughn and Ida Luella Archer; a sister, Maxine; and two brothers, Robert and John.

Survivors include two sons, Michael Howard Archer of Garland and Richard Kimberly Archer of Amarillo; five grandchildren, Luke Archer and Jennifer Archer Whaley, both of Dallas, Arian Archer Schiermeyer of Arcadia, Calif., Matt Archer of Dumas and Cody Archer of Houston; four great-grandchildren, Tripp Schiermeyer, Sadie Schiermeyer, Courtlyn Dawson and Emery Archer; two brothers, Richard Archer of Buchanan Dam and Joe Archer of Spearman; and a special friend, Christine Bridges of Lefors.

The family suggests memorials be to Lefors United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 363, Lefors, TX 79054.

Sign the online guest book at www.carmichael-whatley.com.

Dezzie Ann Gatlin

Dezzie Ann Gatlin (“Mimi” to her immediate family) was born February 21, 1910, in Enloe, Texas. Her family was part of a large, westward migration from Alabama to Texas and Oklahoma and back to Texas again in the early 1900s; and most of the children in her immediate family were born in Texas.

Her family farmed much of that time, and had reached the vicinity of Midland, Texas, at the time of her parents’ retirement, during The Great Depression. Most of her family settled in and around Midland, but Mimi and a friend struck out for Houston where they pursued career opportunities as beauty operators, eventually working in Baytown, East of Houston, where her friend had had family ties. In Baytown she met, fell in love with and, in 1940, married “Gatlin”, who was newly employed by the then Humble Oil and Refining Company, which was newly established amid the extensive oil fields in and around Baytown.

She and Gatlin had a full but brief married life in Baytown, one that produced two daughters, but ended tragically with Gatlin’s death as a result of a car accident in January of 1947. She raised and supported her daughters through the beauty shop she established in their home, never re-marrying. She retired about the time of the birth of her first grandchild, and so, from the beginning of the new generation, was available as a steady and dependable “home presence” to help with their upbringing, as well as to care for others in a number of other family crises. In 1992 she moved with her daughter Beverly to Spearman, once again to fill the role of steady and dependable “home presence”, whether with Beverly’s family or with Judy’s. In Spearman she was to find “family” once again, with her church and with her neighbors. Her “presence” will be missed.

Mimi died December 16, 2008, in Spearman, Texas, at the age of 98. She was preceded in death by her husband Willis Irving (“W.I.”) Gatlin; her mother and father, Dolly and Martin Harvey Carden of Midland; brothers, Curtis, Sanford Barrymore (“S.B.”) and Ansel Carden of Midland and sister Era Reese of San Angelo. She is survived by her sisters Florence Thompson of Midland and Martis Miller of Sacramento, California; daughters Beverly Cook and Judy Ellis of Spearman; grandchildren Becky Allen of Brock, Kathy Cook of Austin, Michael Cook of Spearman and Jennifer Borges of Keller and great-grandchildren Justin Allen, Casey Allen and Samantha Borges.

The family suggests that memorial gifts be directed to Hansford Hospice or to Faith & Grace Church, Spearman. A Presbyterian Service of Witness to the Resurrection will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, December 22, 2008, at Faith & Grace Church, 11th & Bernice, in Spearman, Pastoral Lay Minister Cecil Biggers officiating, and funeral arrangements by Boxwell Brothers of Spearman.

Danny Ray Robertson

SPEARMAN - Danny Ray Robertson, 59, died Friday, December 12, 2008.

Graveside services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2008 in Hansford County Cemetery in Spearman. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 18, 2008 in First Presbyterian Church in Midland with the Rev. Jim Houston-Hencken officiating. Arrangements were by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman and Ellis Funeral Home of Midland.

Dan was born April 17, 1949, in Perryton to T. Ray and Sylvia Martin Robertson of Spearman. He grew up in Spearman and graduated from Spearman High School in 1967. Armed with little more than an outsized sense of curiosity and a music scholarship, Dan left Spearman to attend West Texas State University in Canyon. He later enrolled at the University of Texas after following Donna Freeland, the love of his life, to Austin from Dallas, and became intrigued with political work. In spite of the considerable time and effort he devoted to both, he still managed to graduate with honors in 1976, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in government.

Dan and Donna were married on July 31, 1971, in Austin, and both worked there while completing their degrees at the University of Texas. During that time, and after graduation, Dan worked on a number of political campaigns, resulting in an invitation to join the staff of Congressman Bob Krueger. In 1979, Dan joined Atlantic Richfield Co. (ARCO) to work in public affairs. While working for ARCO, Dan and Donna - and their growing young family - lived and worked in Houston, Dallas and then Midland. At ARCO, Dan served in numerous executive positions including director of government affairs with key responsibilities for legislative policy. Throughout his life, Dan earned the respect and admiration of colleagues and elected officials across the country. Though his work regularly took him to Washington, D.C., and many state capitols, Dan never left Texas behind. Instead, he took it with him everywhere he went, enough so he was able to leave a little behind with those people who didn't have any. They were always grateful for it.

Dan's work, extensive travel and wide-ranging experience with people in government and politics provided him with a limitless supply of human interest stories. He had great appreciation for family, friends, art, music and people in general, and his engaging personality and insight helped others learn, laugh and love from each of his tales.

At the time of his death, Dan was president of 180 Petroleum in Midland and was an oil and gas investor and consultant. He was an active member in the Permian Basin Petroleum Association, the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers and the Petroleum Club of Midland. He was a past director of the Texas Lyceum Association with much of his public affairs work focused in Austin. Dan was a longtime participant on the Legislative Committee of the Texas Oil and Gas Association in Austin. In Midland, Dan was active in numerous oil and gas activities. He served for about a year as editor of the Oil Report for the Midland Reporter-Telegram, and also served on the Permian Basin Workforce Development Board, was a member of the Midland Wildcat Committee and the committee overseeing the refurbishment of the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum. Dan also served on the board of Midland Community Concerts and was a constant advocate and supporter of the Save the Girls collection of the American Airpower Heritage Museum.

Of all the things that this young boy from Spearman was able to experience and accomplish in his life, nothing was more important, or made him prouder than his loving wife and the two remarkable young men who are his sons. As he often said of them, "Bless their hearts."

Survivors include his wife, Donna Freeland Robertson of Midland; two sons: his elder son, Duncan Robertson and wife Stephanie of Austin and Stephen Robertson and wife Leah of Midland; a sister, Brenda Annen and husband Claude of Dimmitt; an aunt, Sybil Miller and husband Billy of Spearman; a sister-in-law, Peggy Betz and husband Dennis of Houston; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Save the Girls Collection, American Airpower Heritage Museum, P.O. Box 62000, Midland, TX 79711; Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, 1500 W. Interstate 20, Midland, TX 79701; or to a favorite charity.

Kristi Renee Jones

AMARILLO - Kristi Renee Jones, 42, of Amarillo died Sunday, December 14, 2008.

Services were at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2008 in Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors Minton Memorial Chapel in Borger with Dick Marcear, minister of The Colonies Church of Christ in Amarillo, officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn Garden in Highland Park Cemetery.

Kristi was born March 3, 1966, in Borger. She was a teacher at Sanford Fritch High School, Spearman High School and Vega High School.

Survivors include her parents, Lonnie and Vonna Jones of Amarillo; and two brothers, Steven Jones of Allen and Mark Jones of Bakersfield.

The family suggests memorials be to High Plains Children's Home, 11461 S. Western St., Amarillo, TX 79118.

Wanda Lou Widener

SPEARMAN - Wanda Lou Widener, 74, died on Tuesday, December 16, 2008.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 19, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Spearman with the Rev. Jim Medley and Rev. Nick Widener officiating. Interment will be at Hansford Cemetery under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home in Spearman.

Wanda was born on November 23, 1934 in Clinton, OK to Fay and Lucille Stiles. She married Ted Widener on June 19, 1953 in Clinton, OK. She was a bookkeeper and a member of the First Baptist Church of Spearman.

Survivors include her husband, Ted of Spearman; a son, Steve Widener of Amarillo; a daughter-in-law, D’Anda Widener of Spearman; a sister, Jeanine Irby of Alamogordo, NM; a granddaughter, Leslie McLaughlin of Spearman; a grandson, Brett Widener of Spearman; a great-grandson, Brice McLaughlin of Spearman; a great-granddaughter, Rilee McLaughlin of Spearman; and three nieces, Denise Baker of Roswell, NM, Renee Teller and Cheree Dennett, both of Alamogordo, NM.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fay and Lucille Stiles; and a son, Larry Widener in 2002.

The family requests memorials be to Hansford Hospice, 707 S. Roland, Spearman TX 79081; or the American Cancer Society for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 3915 Bell St., Amarillo TX 79109.

Melvin L. Mitchell

GRUVER - Melvin L. Mitchell, 66, died Tuesday, December 16, 2008.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, December 19, 2008 at 2 p.m. in Gruver Cemetery with the Rev. Gene Greer officiating. Interment will be under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Melvin was born on September 13, 1942 in Montague County, Texas. He married Marion Phillips on May 2, 1963 in Gruver, TX.

He was a dirt contractor, and owned and operated Mitchell Dirt Contracting. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gruver.

Melvin was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Lee Mitchell.

Survivors include his wife, Marion Mitchell of Gruver; a son, Marlon Mitchell of Gruver; a daughter, Cheryl Lindsey of Gruver; a brother, Larry Don Mitchell of Gruver; his father, Leroy Mitchell of Nocona, TX.; and three grandchildren.

Charles Heath Newcomb

SPEARMAN - Charles Heath Newcomb, 90, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008.

Services were at 2 p.m. Monday in First Christian Church with Jim Reeves officiating. Burial was in Holt Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mr. Newcomb was born June 18, 1919, in Hansford County to Gus and Grace Newcomb. He married Lola Andrews on Oct. 2, 1937, in Spearman. He was a machinist and a member of First Christian Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Larry Newcomb.

Survivors include his wife, Lola Newcomb; a son, Chuck Newcomb of Morse; three sisters, Marcella Helzer of Monterrey Park, Calif., Mary Beth Otten of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Lanelle Thompson of Lancaster, Calif.; two brothers, Bill Newcomb of Cedar Creek and Gene Newcomb of Houston; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

The family suggests memorials be to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 50610, Amarillo, TX 79159-0610.

James Carl Dorman

GRUVER - James Carl Dorman, 73, known by friends and family as “Buggs,” died Friday, December 5, 2008, in Amarillo.

Memorial services were at 10 a.m. Monday, December 8, 2008 in Gruver, First Baptist Church with Pastor Scott Curry officiating. Interment was in Gruver Cemetery by Boxwell Bros. Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mr. Dorman was born November 5, 1935, near Hartford, Arkansas, to James William and Beulah Dorman. After graduating from Hartford High School he received Bachelor degrees in Physical Education and Biology from the College of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas, and later a Masters degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. James received an Administrator’s Certificate from West Texas State University.

“Buggs” married Anna Christine Blackard on November 27, 1957, and they recently celebrated their 51st Anniversary. He started his teaching career at Rogers, Arkansas, where 600 students per day came through his physical education classes. He then moved to Gruver, Texas, where he taught science, math, biology, and coached for 35 years until retirement in 1993. He was a member of Gruver First Baptist Church, and beginning in 1968 served the Lord as a deacon.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Beverly Jo Bennett in September 2004.

Survivors, include his loving wife Anna; daughter DeAnna Steed and husband Allen of Pagosa Springs, CO; son Chris Dorman and wife Lisa of El Paso, TX, son Stefan Dorman and wife Donna of Amarillo, son-in-law Dennis Bennett and wife Linda of Jacksboro, TX, 21 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, brother Joe Dorman and wife Mary Jess of Springdale, AR, sister Mary Ann Finke of Wood River, IL, and numerous other relatives and friends.

The family suggests memorials be made to “Those Who have Gone Before Us” Mission Fund, First Baptist Church, Gruver, Texas 79040. The family also wishes to express their deepest appreciation to the doctors and nurses of BSA Hospital in Amarillo.

Dimple Jetton

GOREE, TX — Dimple Jetton, 100, of Spearman died Friday, December 5, 2008, in Hansford Manor in Spearman, Texas.

Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at the Goree First Baptist Church with Genoa Goad officiating. Burial was in the Goree Cemetery under the direction of McCauley-Smith Funeral Home in Munday, Texas.

Mrs. Jetton was born April 17, 1908. She celebrated her 100th birthday this year. She was a homemaker and a member of Goree First Baptist Church. She moved from Goree to Spearman in 1985. Dimple and Sam B. Jetton were married May 26, 1946, in Munday, Texas. Mr. Jetton died February 14, 1983.

Survivors: one daughter, Lynell Williams and husband Burt of Spearman, Texas; two grandchildren, Lynette Babcock of Mineral Wells, Texas, and Kevin Williams and wife Meghan of Goodwill, Oklahoma; one great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Babcock of Mineral Wells, Texas; several nieces and nephews.

Grace Margaret Kirk

SPEARMAN - Grace Margaret Kir, 96, died on Wednesday, December 3, 2008.

Services will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the First Christian Church of Spearman with Rev. Jim Reeves officiating. Interment will be held at Hansford Cemetery under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Grace was born in Alva, OK on July 23, 1912. She had lived in the area since 1923.

She married Woodie Davis on October 31, 1937. He preceded her in death in 1956. She married Raymond M. Kirk on April 9, 1971. He preceded her in death in 1999.

Grace graduated from Spearman High School in 1930. She worked in the Spearman school lunch room for a number of years. She worked at the two dry cleaning establishments and the shoe store prior to her marriage to Raymond.

Survivors include her son, Roger and Joyce Davis of Oklahoma City, OK; three granddaughters, Laurel Corbett of Denver, CO, Alicia Zabin of Plano, TX and Deanna Zabin of Frisco, TX; a grandson, David Zabin of Lubbock, TX; and four great-grandchildren, Sydney and Hanna Corbett of Denver, CO, Collin Kent of Plano, and Macy Robinson of Plano.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lucy Mitts; both of her husbands; her daughter, Jeanette Kirk; four brothers, Floyd, M.L. “Buster”, Chester and Lewis Mitts; and two sisters, Elsie Doctor and Myrtle Miller.

The family requests memorials be to the First Christian Church, 29 S. Bernice St., Spearman TX 79081.

Rev. James E. Tidwell

LAMPASAS - The Rev. James E. Tidwell, 90, died June 28, 2008.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2008 in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Perryton.

"Brother Jimmy" was born Jan. 28, 1918, in Dallas to Jackson T. and Madeline Maloney Tidwell. He married Cornelia Farren Tidwell in March 1947. She preceded him in death in July 1993.

Brother Jimmy will be remembered as an energetic man, who touched many lives in his ministry as a Methodist preacher, serving the local First United Methodist Church in Perryton from 1962 to 1973. He wore many "hats" in the community, as a substitute teacher, a referee, a volunteer fireman, a Rotarian, a member of Kiwanis, a "scrub-tech" at the hospital, and a 32nd Degree Master Mason.

He also was preceded in death by his twin brother, Jack M. Tidwell, during World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Jimmie Jean Ryan Tidwell; his children, Paul Tidwell and wife Phyllis of Dallas, Jackie Pearson and husband Bob of Spearman, Marilyn Calliham and husband Sam of Bastrop and Sarah Susan Wocieszyn and husband John of Smithville; six stepchildren; 25 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Frances Mims McCubbin of Steilacoom, Wash.

The family suggests memorials be to any hospice; a local United Methodist Church; or the building fund of Spearman United Methodist Church, 407 Haney St., Spearman, TX 79081.

Lyndle Lee Cook

Spearman, TX – Lyndle Cook, 91, died Thursday, November 27, 2008.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of Morse, with Rev. Mike Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Lieb Cemetery.

On Thursday, November 27, 2008 Lyndle Cook put off this corruptible world. He put on incorruption, and beheld the Glory of the Lord of his life, and the Savior of his soul, Jesus, and began eternity with Him.

Lyndle was born January 27, 1917 in Kiefer, Okla. to George Burton and Mamie Bessie Lovett Cook. He attended Seminole High School. He then worked for Tulsa Iron Works.

He served in the U.S. Army and survived the heaviest battle of WW II, the Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge), Rhineland Watch and Central Europe Campaign.

He returned from the war and married Agnes Lucille Smirl on August 17, 1945 in Borger, TX. She preceded him in death April 14, 1997.

Lyndle attended Southwestern Assembly of God Bible College in Waxahachie, TX. He was an ordained minister and lay preacher. He spread the Gospel in church services, street services, jail services and everyday life.

He worked in the oil fields in the Borger area, at Stinnett ISD, and retired from Morse ISD in 1975. After retirement Lyndle was the community and area Mr.-Fix-It.

His gracious wisdom, knowledge, caring and love will be missed by all who met him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, grandson, two daughters, two brothers and one sister.

Survivors include one son, Mickey Lee and wife Elaine of Spearman; one daughter Carolyn Lucille Taylor and husband Max of Hot Springs, AK; one sister, Lucile Munday of Odessa, TX; ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Mr. Cook will be in state from 12:00 PM Sunday until service time at Brown’s Memorial Chapel in Stinnett, TX

Arrangements entrusted to Brown Funeral Directors of Borger, TX

Send personal condolences to www.brownfuneraldirectors.net

Pearl Sparks

STINNETT - Pearl Sparks, 83, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in First Christian Church in Stinnett with the Rev. Billy Holland and the Rev. Jim West officiating. Burial will be in Hansford Cemetery in Spearman by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Pearl was born July 24, 1925, in Strong City, Okla. She married Litch Sparks Jr. on Dec. 16, 1943, in Spearman.

She was valedictorian of Spearman High School in 1943.

She was a homemaker and a member of First Christian Church of Stinnett.

Survivors include her husband, Litch Sparks Jr.; a daughter, Zontee Morgan and husband David of Flower Mound; a brother, Lowell Robertson of Perryton; and two grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Gideons International, P.O. Box 2304, Amarillo, TX 79105.

Virginia Buchanan Cates

SPEARMAN - Virginia Buchanan Cates, 84, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2008.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Hansford Cemetery with Burl Buchanan officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mrs. Cates was born May 29, 1924, in Hansford County. She married Pat Cates on June 9, 1953, in Spearman. He preceded her in death in 1984.

She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Amarillo, started Spearman Music Club in 1955, was a former member of Hansford County Historical Commission, a member of Daughters of the American Republic and taught Sunday school for many years at First United Methodist Church in Spearman and San Jacinto United Methodist in Amarillo.

Survivors include a daughter, Sandy Atkinson of Lipscomb; a son, Charles Pat Cates of Austin; two sisters, Louise Vaught of Amarillo and Edna Bassel of Spearman; a granddaughter, Cristine Raincrow of Joshua; a grandson, Jim Clements of Amarillo; and six great-grandsons, Justin Hines and Shawn and Joe Bates, all of Joshua, and Kolton, Derrek and Tanner Clements of Amarillo.

The family suggests memorials be to Alzheimer's Unit, Coldwater Manor, 1111 Beaver Road, Stratford, TX 79084.

Alvino C. Perez

Alvino C. Perez, 71, of Amarillo died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008.

Rosary will be said and services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia St., with Davelyn Duesterhaus, chaplain of BSA Hospice, officiating.

Alvino was born June 8, 1937, in Melvin to Pablo and Geneva Perez. In 1960, he married the light of his life, Paula Enriquez, in Friona.

In younger years, Alvino worked in the farming industry and was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

His family was precious to him, and he could often be heard saying, "I am the richest man in the world," as he considered his children to be treasures and his grandchildren his sunshine. He delighted in his family and never met a stranger. Truly to know him was to love him and be loved by him.

Survivors include his wife, Paula E. Perez; three daughters, Emerensiana P. De Leon and husband Eugene, Lydia P. Carey and husband Robert and Isabel P. Camarillo and husband Frank, all of Amarillo; three sons, Alvino C. Perez Jr. and wife Kathy of Grass Valley, Calif., David E. Perez and Gabriel E. Perez and wife Stephanie, all of Amarillo; five sisters, Nelia Garza and Sally Zapata, both of San Angelo, Emma Davila of Friona, Jenny Vasquez of Missouri and Irene Perez of Bovina; three brothers, Gillermo Perez of Amarillo, Pablo Perez Jr. of Spearman and Benny Perez of San Angelo; 19 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Olivia's Angels, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79109.

Mary Alice Thomas Cates

GRUVER - Mary Alice Thomas Cates, 82, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, in Spearman.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Gruver Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Gumfory, pastor of Gruver First Christian Church, and the Rev. Neely Landrum, pastor of Spearman First United Methodist Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Henson-Novak Funeral Directors of Guymon, Okla.

The daughter of Lois Lowe and Horace S. Hays, she was born Sept. 30, 1926, east of Gruver. She was married to Jack Thomas on Sept. 2, 1942. She was a Methodist and had lived in Hansford County her entire life.

She was preceded in death by her husband; a sister, Beatrice "Sis" Stayton; and two brothers, H.S. Hays Jr. and E.C. Hays.

Survivors include a daughter, Sadie Goodall and husband Jim of Gruver; a son, Jack "Toby" Thomas and wife Sally of Spearman; and four grandchildren, Tracy and Jason Sutterfield of Benbrook and Candice and Jeremy Sutterfield of College Station.

The family suggests memorials be to Hansford Hospice, 707 S. Roland St., Spearman, TX 79081.

Sign the online guest book at www.hensonnovak.com.

Marion Shirley Sheets

AUSTIN - Marion Shirley Sheets, 76, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, in University Church of Christ in Canyon. Arrangements are by Austin Peel Funeral Home.

The family wishes to thank their "A" Team, Alice, Angel and Alicia from Hospice Austin for their kindness and compassion. Thanks also to Dr. David Morris, Dr. Brian Sayers and Dr. Charles Alexander for their care and kindness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis Eldred Sheets and Nellie Lee Sheets; and a brother, Don Sheets.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; a son, Bill Sheets of Austin; a daughter, Christy Sheets Johnston and husband Gregg, along with grandchildren Trevor and Sarah Johnston, all of Cumming, Ga.; eight siblings, Wiley Sheets of Spearman, Wilma Cornette of Canyon, Wanda Clemmer, Letha Banks and Jess Sheets, all of Amarillo, Grace Bright of Petersburg, Peggy Woods of Houston and Jody Sheets of Dallas; and numerous extended family members.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78759, 512-342-4700.

Lillie "Pearl" White

STINNETT - Lillie "Pearl" White, 89, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, in Spearman.

Services were at 2 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. A.J. Griffin, pastor, and the Rev. Dwight Kirksey, pastor of Celebration Church in Fritch, officiating. Arrangements were by Brown Funeral Directors of Borger.

Mrs. White was born Oct. 14, 1919, in Plainview to Ed G. and Mattie Booher Anderson. She married Eugene E. White on April 25, 1935, in Plainview.

Survivors include a daughter, Dena Thomas of Stinnett; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

The family suggests memorials be to Hansford County Hospice, 707 S. Roland St., Spearman, TX 79081.

Emma “Jeanne” Edie

ASHER, OK - Emma “Jeanne” Edie was born August 28, 1922 in Oakland, Iowa to Thomas Jefferson and Jennie Elizabeth (Bowman) Blevins and she went on to walk with the Lord on Saturday, November 15, 2008 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma after having attained the age of 86 years.

She was reared in Oakland, Iowa and moved to Liberal, Kansas in 1950. She moved to Tecumseh in 1972 and had resided in Asher since 1979. She was Salutatorian of her graduating class in Oakland, Iowa. She earned her Teacher’s Certificate in 1940 from the same school.

On July 6, 1941, she married Charles “Chuck” Edie in Rockport, Missouri. He preceded her in death on February 14, 1987. Mrs. Edie was a homemaker and loved to read and travel. Her family was the focal point of her life. She lead a Christian life and taught her children to love and follow the Lord. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Luella Dreyer.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 in the Chapel at Cooper Funeral Home in Tecumseh, OK.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas and Katherine Edie of Shawnee, OK and Michael and Carolyn Edie of Asher, OK; two daughters and a son-in-law, Vickie Orth of Asher, OK and Roxie and Richard Galpin of Tecumseh, OK; 11 grandchildren, including Kristi Ramon and husband Tindle of Spearman; 31 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren.

Robert Dyrel Kirk, Jr.

Robert Dyrel Kirk, Jr. born August 22, 1929 in Lamesa, Texas, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008 in Houston, Texas. His parents were Robert Dyrel and Alice Kirk.

Bob grew up in Houston and graduated from Lamar High School in 1948 and Texas A&M in Architecture in 1953. He joined the Air Force and retired as a Lt. Colonel serving actively in Greenville, South Carolina and in the reserves.

Bob began his architecture career in Houston working on such projects as the design of the NASA buildings and several local Baptist churches. He moved to Dallas and established his company Architectural Concrete Associates Inc. Consulting projects in the U.S., China, and the Dominican Republic. He also worked with notable architects Philip Johnson and artist Donald Judd. Bob’s projects were high profile at times working on the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza in Dallas, Fort Worth Water Gardens, and Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California.

Bob was deeply loved by all his family and friends. He was a pilot and loved to travel, often doing so to participate in his family’s celebrations, sporting and scholastic events. He was an active member of Grace Memorial Church in New Braunfels, Texas

Bob is survived by his son, Robert Dyrel Kirk III, daughter Kathryn and husband Reginald Greff, son Mat and wife Lori Kirk, daughter Anne and husband Paul Gillebaard, daughter Leslie and husband Billy Barrett, grandchildren, Monique Kirk, Rachel and Paul Greff, Kailey Kirk, Jesse Adcock, Ashley and Krystal Gillebaard, sister Nancee Rush, brother-in law Bill Hoffmann, and Aunt Olive Pendergraft. Proceeded in death by sister, Patsy Kirk Hoffmann.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday November 15, 2008, at Forest Park Cemetery; 6900 Lawndale; Houston, Texas 77023.

Memorial donations may be made to Grace Memorial Church, 3240 FM725 New Braunfels, Texas, 78130.

Eleanor P. Sanders

Eleanor P. Sanders, 69, of Amarillo died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 6969 E. Interstate 40, with Rev. Robert Field officiating and her son, Dr. Alan Sanders as eulogist. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in Holt Cemetery, near Spearman, where she will be buried next to her ex-husband, Emmett R. Sanders.

Arrangements are by Memorial Park Funeral Home Amarillo, Texas.

Mrs. Sanders died suddenly, unexpectedly and without pain after a long series of debilitating illnesses, any one of which would have killed an ordinary person.

Eleanor Pearl Barnes Seedig Sanders was born July 3, 1939, in Shattuck, Okla., to Pearl Marie Fox Barnes and Frank Dalcolm Barnes. After her parents divorced in 1947, her mother married Louis Lee Seedig in 1949, and he adopted Eleanor. She attended schools in Follett, Higgins and Perryton and graduated from Spearman High School in 1957. Eleanor was a survivor of the Glazier-Higgins-Woodward F5 tornado of April 9, 1947. She, her mother, and four others rode out the storm underneath the back pews of the First Baptist Church in Higgins.

She married Emmett R. Sanders on Sept. 2, 1961, in Spearman. Although they divorced in 1975, they remained lifelong friends until his unexpected death on Dec. 13, 1990.

She received her associate’s degree from St. John’s College in Winfield, Kan., in 1959. She graduated from Panhandle State University in 1971 with Bachelor of Arts in social studies and English. She worked on a Master’s in social work at West Texas State University and took many classes at Amarillo College. She loved attending classes and studying and earned 226 college hours.

After staying home with her children, who were born in 1962 and 1963, she started the Planned Parenthood office in Spearman from scratch in 1973. In 1974, she began her career with the Texas Department of Human Services, retiring in May, 2001. When asked in a StoryCorps interview in 2006 what she was most proud of, she said, besides her children, it was working for the same agency for 27 years.

She was a lifelong Democrat. She was on the boards of the Domestic Violence Council and Amarillo SPCA. She loved all animals and Las Vegas. Eleanor was a strong and independent woman long before that was popular.

The family wishes to thank the many medical professionals who helped them through this journey, including Dr. Pam Banister, Dr. Samuel Needleman, Dr. Assadour Assadourian, Dr. Prakash Desai, Northwest Texas Hospital, Triumph Hospital, and the excellent and compassionate care provided by the entire staff of Heritage Convalescent Center, where she had resided since June 4. The family also wants to thank Dr. Syed Ahmed of Texas Tech, whose skilled surgery on March 13 gave us almost eight more months with our mother.

Besides Emmett, she was preceded in death by an infant sister, Sandra, in 1940; her adoptive father, Louis Seedig, in November 1971; her mother, Pearl Seedig, on April 19, 1998; her companion of 20 years, Doug Coder, on July 8, 1998; and her father, Frank Barnes, on Feb. 27, 2000.

Survivors include a daughter, Kellie Sanders of Amarillo; a son, Dr. Alan Sanders and wife, Alicia, of Evanston, Ill.; three grandsons, Ben, Josh and Gabe; and her beloved dogs, Scruffy, Sunni and George.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to the International Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside Drive, Suite 206, North Hollywood, CA 91607-3421; Amarillo SPCA, P.O. Box 1014, Amarillo, TX 79105; or any animal rights/rescue organization.

The family will hold a wake from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Please sign the online guest register at www.mem.com.

Time will ease the pain, but we will always miss you.

Donald W. Zimmerman

GARDEN CITY, KS - Donald W. "Donnie" Zimmerman, 71, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at his home in Garden City.

He was born Aug. 14, 1937. On May 30, 1981, he married Dorothy "Dot" Meyer.

Survivors include is wife, Dot;: three sons, Brad, Greg and James; two daughters, Ladonna Sutton and Danielle Wollert; two brothers, Lester and Robert; one sister, Joella McGill; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandsons.

A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at the Assembly of God Church, Sterling, with Rev. Kendal Conner presiding. Memorials may be sent to the Assembly of God Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home, Garden City.

L.M. “Sonny” Patterson

SPEARMAN - L.M. Patterson Jr., “Sonny,” died Nov. 8, 2008, at home, just one mile from his birthplace.

Graveside services will be on the ranch at the Patterson Family Cemetery on Thursday afternoon, November 13th, 2:00 P.M., with Brother Leonard Forsythe of Bible Baptist Church in Borger officiating. Arrangements by Henson – Novak Funeral Directors of Guymon.

Sonny was born July 18, 1931, and raised by his grandparents John Bailey and Musa Lee Patterson. He was a member of First Baptist Church.

Sonny married Spearman native Vanell, “Nell,” Close in 1954.

A man of his word, Sonny was a lifetime member of the American Hereford Association and a longtime member of both the American Quarter Horse and American Angus Breeders Associations.

In addition, Sonny was instrumental in the development of the community and had served on the Board of Equalization, helped build the area’s first telephone line and many other endeavors.

Sonny served a number of years on the Hutchinson County Soil and Water Conservation District Board and was awarded the outstanding Conservationalist and Merit Awards in 1993. The family’s ongoing conservation efforts were also highlighted on the front page of the Texas Forestry Service’s publication.

His grandparents and a sister, Joyce Williamson, preceded Sonny in death.

Survivors include his wife, Nell, of the home, a son, Bailey Lee Patterson of the ranch, two daughters, Cindy and Lem Russell of Stratford and Mindy Patterson of Amarillo, and two grandchildren, Rustin and Sunny Russell of Stratford.

The family suggests memorials be to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 411 S Fillmore Street, Amarillo, TX 79101. You may offer condolences online at www.hensonnovak.com.

Arbeta Nobles

SPEARMAN - Arbeta Nobles, 60, died on Tuesday, November 11, 2008.

Funeral services will be held at the Faith Lutheran Church on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 2 p.m. with Cecil Biggers officiating. Interment will be in Hansford Cemetery under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home.

Arbeta was born on December 5, 1947 in Perryton, TX. She married Jim Nobles on Sept. 7, 1973 in Spearman.

Arbeta was a member of the Faith Lutheral Church of Spearman. She was employed at First State Bank for 13 years and First National Bank for 22 years. During her banking years she was a cashier, vice president and auditor. She was a member of the Rotary Club, Women’s Division of the Spearman Chamber of Commerce, where she was secretary/treasurer, and was treasurer of the Boy Scout Committee. She was also a member of the local American Cancer Society.

Survivors include her husband, Jim Nobles; a son and his fiancee, Casey Nobles and Angela Mills of Fritch; a son and daughter-in-law, James Jr. and Vicki Nobles of Spearman; two daughters and sons-in-law, Amanda and Chad Webb of Lexington, OK and Michelle and Richard Conners of Amarillo; a sister and brother-in-law, Anita and Richard Pulcini of Redding, CA; and nine grandchildren.

The family requests memorials be to the Boy Scouts of America, 301 W. 12th St, Spearman TX 79081; American Cancer Society, 3915 Bell, Amarillo TX 79081; or Hansford Hospice, 707 Roland, Spearman TX 79081.

Jimmie Ann Riggins

PERRYTON - Jimmie Ann Riggins, 76, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008.

Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Ochiltree Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Stepp officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton.

Mrs. Riggins was born Dec. 6, 1931, in Baylor County to Henry and Eula Clifton. She was a longtime Perryton resident. She married C.D. Riggins on June 7, 1950, in Seymour, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 26, 2006.

Mrs. Riggins was employed by the city of Perryton for a number of years, retiring in 1991. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Perryton and a longtime active member of Wheatheart Shrine Club.

She also was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Roger Riggins, on Nov. 3, 1998.

Survivors include a son, Rick Riggins and wife Carla of Midland; a daughter, Resa Poe of Midland; a daughter-in-law, Lynnette Riggins of Olton; three sisters, Vera Lewis, Sue Hons and Molly Roderick, all of Seymour; three grandsons, Chad Riggins and wife Mendy of Spearman and Stuart Riggins and wife Annalisa and Chance Riggins, all of Lubbock; four granddaughters, Summer Riggins of Dallas, Savanna Smith and husband Michael and Kelsie Taylor and husband Noah, all of Midland, and Tanisha Anderson and husband Casey of Frisco; and seven great-grandchildren, Caden, Jackson and Emmy Riggins, all of Spearman, Rileigh Carroll and Coltyn Smith, both of Midland, Landry Anderson of Frisco and Jace Riggins of Lubbock.

The family suggests memorials be to Hospice of Midland, 911 W. Texas St., Midland, TX 79701.

James S. Wisinger

DUMAS - James S. Wisinger, 98, formerly of Dumas, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, in San Angelo.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Morrison Memorial Chapel with Art Lynch, minister of First Street Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Dumas Cemetery by Morrison Funeral Directors.

Mr. Wisinger was born May 17, 1910, in Marion County to Jesse Edward and Lilly Wisinger. He married Edna Louise Wiggins on Oct. 23, 1933, and later married Mary Belle Morris on Nov. 23, 1970.

Survivors include three sons, Gary Wisinger of San Antonio, James D. Wisinger of Mexia and Vance Morris of Gruver; three daughters, Peggy Carter of San Angelo, Betty Ramsey of Belton and Francis Duncan of Gruver; 20 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Vista Care, 402 N. Bryant Blvd., San Angelo, TX 76903; or a favorite charity.

Sign the online guest book at morrisonfuneraldirectors.com.

Dr. John W. Goodwin

FAYETTEVILLE, AR — Dr. John W. Goodwin, Ph D, 73, of Fayetteville, AR, died October 25, 2008 in Vici, OK.

He was born at home on January 1, 1935 in Durham, Roger Mills County, OK, to Robert L. and Obera (Hatley) Goodwin.

He received his B.A. from Panhandle A & M (Oklahoma Panhandle State University) and his M.S. and Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. An educator since 1964, Dr. Goodwin’s scholarship supported the intellectual growth of thousands of students in more than 20 universities, who learned fundamental and advanced economic principals from his text books. He loved his work in the classroom and of all his awards and recognitions, he was most proud of being given the “Outstanding Teacher Award” by his students at Oklahoma State University.

A lifelong Democrat, he ran for US Congress (6th District of OK) in 1968, garnering 49% of the vote. He served the state of Oklahoma first as Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture and later as Executive Director of Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS). He served in Washington, DC as the Associate Administrator of the ASCS for the Carter Administration.

As Vice President for Agriculture at the University of Arkansas, he oversaw the operations of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service and the Colleges of Agriculture. He served as president of Oklahoma Panhandle State University from 1995 until his retirement in 2002.

He volunteered time and effort to a variety of organizations including the Democratic Party, Volunteers for Overseas Cooperative Assistance, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness. His volunteer service in Santa Cruz, Bolivia resulted in improved marketing strategies for local growers. He was a Master Mason and enjoyed his family, reading, politics, and travel. He maintained lifelong friendships with fellow faculty members, university staff and former students to whom he gave both solicited and unsolicited advice.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Phoebe Jane Goodwin, his four children, all of Fayetteville: Thomas Goodwin; Laura Goodwin and her husband Robert Kohler; Clariss Goodwin; John Ashley Goodwin and his wife Dawn, and four grandchildren, Georgia, Jacob, Olivia and Owen; as well as two brothers, Dan Goodwin and wife Nancy of Stillwater, OK, and Thomas Goodwin and wife Frankie Mae of Durham, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert L. Goodwin Jr.

A memorial will be held at the Poultry Science Auditorium (A211) in the John W. Tyson Building, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville campus, on Saturday, November 15th from 2-4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the John W. Goodwin Scholarship fund at Oklahoma Panhandle State University, PO Box 430, Goodwell, OK, 73939.

CARNEGIE, OK - J. D. McCoy, 80, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2008 at his home in Carnegie, OK.

Services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Ray & Martha’s Funeral Chapel in Carnegie, OK. Burial followed in the Fort Cobb Cemetery, Fort Cobb, OK.

He was born, April 18, 1928 in Crowville, Louisiana to Jessie Nathaniel and Emma (Harper) McCoy. He has been in Carnegie area for the past 20 years. J. D. Operated his Oil Well Service Company in Spearman, TX for many years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the lake area.

Survivors include: three children, Jana & Dene Coble of Amarillo, Debra and Jack Lamb of Amarillo, Larry McCoy of Carnegie, OK; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-Grandchildren; 3 sisters, Marcelle Hancock of Morristown, TN, Lil Sherman of Shreveport, LA and Carmen McCoy of Carnegie, OK; and 1 Brother: Ernie McCoy of Sweetwater, TX.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Reginald McCoy, and a daughter, JoAnn Denise McCoy.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials sent to the Victory Hospice, 9 S. Carnegie, Carnegie OK 73015.

Lucile Bergner Oakley

Lucile Bergner Oakley, 89, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, in Plano.

Celebration of life services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Lucile, aka "Momsie," "Mama Lou," "Lucy," and "CG," was born Feb. 8, 1919, in Texhoma, Okla., to Exie and Tiff Thomason and died peacefully in her sleep, with her lipstick on. She and her brother, Jerry Thomason, were raised in Texhoma, where they and their parents spent much time in the family business, Thomason Brothers Dry Goods Store.

Lucile and John C. Bergner were married on Jan. 5, 1941, and raised five children in Stinnett, where they were involved in ranching, farming and other businesses. The Bergner family were United Methodist Church members. Lucile was a sought-after vocalist and the first woman to serve on the school board.

She was always taking care of others and devoted much time to the United Methodist Church, Meals on Wheels, Suicide Prevention Crisis Hotline and Crown of Texas Hospice. One of her favorite things to do was to prepare a colorful, healthy lunch for one of her many friends and visit about meaningful feelings, thoughts and ideas.

Her granddaughter, Marci, describes Lucile as a friend and mentor to many of all ages, she was nonjudgmental and accepting of others, appreciative of the simple things in life, a practical and inquisitive thinker, and she was poised and gracious until her last breath.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John, and their three sons, Charles, James and Bill Bergner.

She is survived by and was lovingly cared for by two daughters, Betty Womble of Spearman and Scout Bergner-Deese of Dallas. Lucile's extended family includes Levi Robinson of Weatherford, Okla., and O.K. and Sue Starks of The Woodlands. Survivors also include her husband, Roy Oakley, whom she married on Sept., 21, 1973; four grandchildren, Sheli Johnson of Grapevine, Robin Dye of Spring, Carson Womble of Spearman and Marci Barnes of Dallas. She was also blessed with eight great-grandchildren, Jordyn and Jake Johnson, Dillon and Darbi Dye, Wyatt and Tatum Womble and Bailey and Abigail Barnes.

The family suggests memorials be to Hospice Care of the Southwest, 1301 S. Coulter, Suite 404, Amarillo, TX 79106.

Thomas Ward

Anchorage resident Thomas Eugene Ward, 77, died peacefully Sept. 29, 2008, at Providence Alaska Medical Center with his children at his side.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 737 E St. A funeral will take place in Dillingham.

Tom was born June 27, 1931, in Gruver, Texas, to David and Elma Ward. Born and raised in the Texas panhandle, he worked in the family hardware store as well as neighboring ranches until graduating from Gruver High School in 1948. His adventurous spirit took him on a trip to New York City and Los Angeles and then Korea by enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1950, serving as a boatswain's mate on the USS Toledo.

Upon honorable discharge from the Navy in 1954, he landed in Anchorage for a summer visit with his childhood friend, Jim Davis, and never left. His first job in Alaska brought him to Dillingham to work for U.S. Fish and Wildlife, where he met his wife, Trudy, of 50 years. Tom and Trudy lived in Anchorage, Bethel, Unalaska, Kodiak and Sitkinak Island before resettling in Dillingham to raise their family. Tom's early work history with NC Co. allowed them to meet many friends throught the state. In Dillingham, Tom's work for NCA led to running the bulk fuel plant and dock. Upon retiring in 1994, Tom and Trudy moved to Anchorage.

Several of Tom's proudest achievments included being a founding member of the Dillingham Lions Club and a charter member of Dillingham Trinity Lutheran Church. For Tom, working on the dock was a gateway to a community involving the whole Nushagak Bay. Tom was an avid subsistence fisherman for his family. Tom enjoyed worldwide travels with his good friend, PG Brannon.

His family wrote: "Tom was a son of Texas and a father in Alaska. Many considered him a true friend."

He is survived by his children, Jimbo and Kathy Ward, Kay Lynn and Dana Thomas, Roy Ward, Sheila Brunsvold, and Sonja and Paul Stoker; grandchildren, Bristol, Seth, Tricia, Zach, Tommy, Kaila and Everett; great-granddaughter, Meadow; brother, Glenn Ward of Gruver, TX; and many nieces and nephews.

Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Trudy; brother, Leslie; and sons, Tommy Gene and John.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dillingham Trinity Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1730, Dillingham, Alaska 99576.

Robert "Bob" Harvey Urban

Robert "Bob" Harvey Urban, 79, of Amarillo died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Ochiltree Cemetery. Arrangements were by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Mr. Urban was born March 18, 1929, in Enid, Okla., to Almeda and Harvey Urban. He was a lifelong resident of Ochiltree County.

He graduated from Perryton High School in 1946, and attended Baylor and Texas Tech University. He operated the family farm from 1950 to 2006, and represented the local farmers on the Farm Service Agency county committee.

Bob was a pilot and was proud of his first two Beech Bonanzas and his Beech Baron. He loved to hunt and fish, traveling from Costa Rica to the northwest territory in search of the perfect catch.

He married Peggy Merydith Duke on April 14, 1996, in Booker.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Marjorie Urban; and his granddaughters, Brooke Nichols.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy; a son, Steve Urban and wife Joan of Amarillo; a daughter, Diane Thorpe and husband Bob of Perryton; two stepsons, John Duke of Darrouzett and Kevin Duke and wife Sherri of Tulsa, Okla; a stepdaughter, Sheryl Nichols and husband Garland of Amarillo; a sister, Ruth Ann Jones and husband Marvin of Spearman; and nine grandchildren, David, Elizabeth Catherine, Brett, Cruise, Ashley, Michael, Madison and Coby.

The family suggests memorials be to Marjorie Urban Memorial Scholarship, c/o Perryton National Bank, P.O. Box 969, Perryton, TX 79070; or Brooke D. Nichols Memorial Scholarship Fund, Attn: Lisa Dalton, 600 Colonel Drive, Garland, TX 75043.

Max Clawson

GRUVER - Following 16 years of bravely battling the complications of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), God called Max Arvyn Clawson home to rest on October 4, 2008. Born in a farm home near Hitchland, Texas, on September 14, 1929, to Bernice and C.H. (Dutch) Clawson, he was the oldest of eight children. He and his oldest sister, Wanda, rode their ponies, Prince and Black Beauty, to school at Hitchland. He graduated from Hardesty High School and attended Panhandle A&M College in Goodwell, Oklahoma. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served during the Korean Conflict.

On October 21, 1954, he and Doris Pauline Brune were the first couple united in marriage at Trinity Lutheran Church in Guymon, Oklahoma. They lived east of Hitchland until purchasing their farm northeast of Gruver, Texas, where they raised their three children, Debra, Tina, and Chad. His wife, Doris, preceded him in death unexpectedly in 1973. He farmed and ranched until hemodialyis required him to move closer to family and medical centers in the Dallas area. He always missed his Panhandle farm and lifelong friends but continued to make friends wherever he lived. He enjoyed speeding in his power chair to a game of poker or bingo and collected western art, gal leg spurs, donkeys, and replica cars and trucks. He had an incredible zest for life and will be dearly missed by all who knew him!

His family wishes to extend a special thank-you to the many nurses and doctors who lovingly cared for him during his lengthy medical journey.

He is survived by his 3 children, Debra Clawson Eckhart and her husband, Ed Eckhart of Plano, Texas; Tina Clawson Cooney, of Highland Village, Texas; and Chad Clawson of Idalou, Texas. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Dylan Cooney and Emma Kate Clawson, and six brothers and sisters: Wanda Stevens of Norman, Oklahoma; Rodney Clawson and wife, Jo Alice of Gruver, TX; Ella Mae Clawson of Irving, TX; Kirby Clawson and wife, Mary of Satanta, KS; Margaret Bell and husband, Charles of Gruver, TX; and Karen Seyb and husband, Bill of Johnson, KS.

In addition to his wife, Max was also preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Chuck Clawson.

Visitation will be Thursday, 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Friday morning.

Memorial services will be held Friday afternoon, October 10th, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Guymon, Oklahoma with Pastor Mark Wescoatt officiating. Graveside rites will be at 4:30 PM at Gruver Cemetery under the direction of Henson-Novak Funeral Directors of Guymon.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016 or a charity of choice.

You may sign the online guest book at www.hensonnovak.com.

Moray Larson

Moray Larson of Waco passed away Friday, September 19, 2008. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 22, at Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Ken Moerbe officiating. No formal visitation is scheduled.

She was born May 4, 1926 in Wortham, Texas to Cub and Edna Fagan and both are deceased. She and Harold Larson celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in January of 2008. Moray was selected as Queen of Nekodah Temple and a member of the Daughters of the Nile in San Antonio during 1972. She was also selected as an "Alumna by Choice" of Baylor University on September 11, 1999. She was a member of Austin Avenue United Methodist Church in Waco.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving brother Victor Fagan of San Antonio.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Harold Larson; brothers Carl Fagan of Houston, Travis Fagan of Waco; many loving nephews and nieces in Texas and North Carolina, and many friends.

The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com.

John Raymon Carson

OLTON - John Raymon Carson, 91, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 in his sleep at home with his wife, Sharon, by his side.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church in Olton with Elder Mark Welch and Elder Wilton Armstrong officiating. Burial will be in Olton Cemetery by Ramage Funeral Directors.

John was born Dec. 15, 1916, in Holdenville, Okla. In 1929, when Raymon was 13 years old, the family moved from Holdenville to Olton, where they made their home.

Raymon met his first wife Lena at school. They were sweethearts from that time forward until her death Jan. 4, 1989. They both graduated in 1935, and were married that year on June 9. They farmed near Hereford and Hale Center, buying their home place north of Olton. All three of their sons and two granddaughters also graduated from Olton High School.

Raymon and Sharon Long were married Oct. 17, 1999. Sharon has been a fountain of love and support for Raymon throughout his later years.

Farming was Raymon's profession, but family hunting, fishing and golfing were his favorite pastimes. Every day at 1 p.m. was tee time with his brothers and friends at Olton Country Club golf course.

By the way, he made three holes-in-one before he retired from his golfing career. In addition to golfing, he enjoyed traveling and traveled over much of the United States and Europe. He spent several winters in Port Isabel and autumn seasons in Glenwood Springs, Colo.

Raymon was a minister in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Community of Christ). He was a pastor in Olton and district president of West Texas District for many years.

His faith and devotion to Jesus Christ will always be remembered by his family and friends as "a good and faithful servant."

He was preceded in death by his parents, John L. and Verna Bowden Carson; his first wife, Lena Daugherty Carson in 1989; a son, John Raymon Carson Jr. in 1994; three sisters, Gertrude Bilbrey, Adeline Kemp and Pauline Hamby; three brothers, Herschel Carson, J.L. "Lec" Carson and Houston Carson; and a grandchild, Christi Pooch.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Long Carson; a brother, Harold Dean Carson of Olton; two sons, James Dale Carson of Weeping Water, Neb., and Billy Lee Carson of Gruver; two daughters-in-law, Ann and Ruth; seven grandchildren, Cyndi Christianson, Clay Carson, Ray Carson, Angela Feeney, Jamie Carson, Rachel Byers and Courtney Carson-Squires; 15 great-grandchildren, Amber Christianson Murdock, Ashley Christianson Shomin, Tiffany Christianson Ward, Crystal Leigh Carson, Raymon Joshua Carson, Jake Jenkins Carson, Catherine Lena Carson, Brandy Pooch Baxter, Zachery Pooch, Adam Feeney, Kelby Feeney, Lane Byers, Peyton Shipp, Mason Shipp and Jacob Byers; and two great-great-grandchildren, Lena Shomin and Cora Leighann Shoman.

The family suggests memorials be to Olton Sandcrawl Museum, P.O. Box 675, Olton, TX 79064; or Hospice Hands of West Texas, 305 N. Main St., Lockney, TX 79241.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Tom Tyler

PANHANDLE - Tom Tyler, 73, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church in Panhandle with the Rev. Joe Zimmerman, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Panhandle Cemetery by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors.

Tom, born Nov. 18, 1934, in Quanah, was a farmer and rancher and worked for Dauer Herefords. He had been a resident of Panhandle since 1955, and was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Tom loved cowboying, helping people, being a mechanic and spending time with his family, and he also loved to talk. He married Phyllis Dickey July 12, 1974, in Panhandle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Lee and Dulce Tyler.

Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Ann Tyler; a son, Taff Wayne Tyler and wife Stephanie of Gruver; two daughters, Darla Jo Paquette and husband Dennis and Donna Sue Hatfield and husband Roger, all of Claude; a sister, Mary Lee Gabriele of Raton, N.M.; six grandchildren, Angela Mae Paquette, Dustin Alan Chambliss, Roger Shawn Hatfield, Russell Wayne Hatfield, Alexes "Ali" Marie Tyler and Tate Wayne Tyler; and eight great-grandchildren.

Willie Clement

SPEARMAN - Willie Clement, 85, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. today in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Medley and Brent Womble officiating. Private burial will be at 1:30 p.m. in Hansford Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mrs. Clement was born Oct. 1, 1922, in Pampa to William and Hattie Mackie. She married Deacon Clement on Feb. 7, 1945.

Survivors include two sons, Dave Clement of Perryton and Joe Clement of Spearman; a brother, Glen Mackie of Spearman; three sisters, Geneva Ogle of Borger and Joan Roberts and Elsie Womble, both of Norman, Okla.; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity.

Joslyn Olivia Beck

Joslyn Olivia Beck, 1, died on Thursday, September 18, 2008 in Amarillo.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 22, 2008 in the Trinity Fellowship Church North Auditorium with Pastor El Cantu officiating. Burial was held at the Hansford Cemetery in Spearman. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia.

Joslyn was born June 28, 2007 in Amarillo. She was a bright light in our lives. Her short life impacted so many people. She filled the room with love and peace. She was a beautiful child with big brown eyes, and had a spunky, fighting spirit. The family would like to thank the Pediatric ICU team from NWTH for their compassion and care of Joslyn.

She is survived by her parents Barry & Kelli Beck; her siblings, Krissy Frost, Hailey Thompson, Victoria Wallace, Abby Helton, Zakary Beck, Travis Thompson, all of Amarillo; and her grandparents, Larry and DeAnne White of Amarillo, and Verlin and Audene Beck of Spearman.

The family asks that memorials be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 1501 Streit Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79106.

Georgia I. McLeod

Georgia I. McLeod, 88, died on Friday, September 19, 2008.

Funeral services were held on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 10 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Neely Landrum officiating. Interment was in Hansford Cemetery under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Georgia was born in Pampa, TX on January 12, 1920 to B.J. and Ada Lomax.

Georgia married Rock McLeod in 1941 in Spearman and raised six children. She ran Cattleman’s Cafe and many others through the years.

Georgia, or Granny, as most knew her, lived life to the fullest. She served more eggs in Hansford County than chicken can lay. When she was in the cafe window, her favorite saying was “If you can’t haul ‘em, don’t call ‘em.

She was quick to laugh, loved to shop, and a shark at WAHOO - sometimes even counting a few extra dots on the dice in her favor. She was crowned Ms. Heritage Days and served Spearman proud as the parade Grand Marshall.

Granny will live on in a legacy of her grand, great and great-great grandchildren who will always have “granny” stories to tell forever and make all who hear them laugh and laugh. Her humor, spunk and love of family will never be forgotten.

She was preceded in death by her parents, B.J. and Ada Lomax; her husband, Rock McLeod in 1963; and a daughter, Reba Kay Hamilton.

She is survived by four daughters, Roxie Evans of Spearman, Rita Faye Underwood of Spearman, Reva Jean Hand of Spearman, Edna Sue Holloway of Justin, TX; one son, Jimmy Glenn McLeod of Spearman; two sisters, Bety Davis of Granbury, TX and Wanda Terrell of Abilene, TX; 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

The family requests memorials be to Hansford Hospice, 707 S. Roland, Spearman TX 79081 or Hansford Cemetery Association, 707 E. 2nd, Spearman TX 79081.

Smokey Mayfield

SPEARMAN - Smokey Mayfield, 84, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Church of Christ with Windell Taylor, Pete Curtis and Larry McOllum officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Hansford Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.
Smokey was born June 20, 1924, in Dawn to W.F. and Penelope Mayfield and died at home surrounded by family. He moved to Dimmitt in 1931 and attended school there. He served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II, participating in the Battle of the Bulge.
In 1951, he married Mary K. Keenum in Cleburne. He came from a strong musical background, where all his family played musical instruments. Smokey and brothers Ed and Herb traveled all around playing bluegrass music and opening for Tennessee Ernie Ford, Maddox Brothers and Rose and many other outstanding bluegrass bands. Eventually Ed dropped out of the family band and signed on with Bill Monroe for 10 years. Smokey and Herb continued to play for area bluegrass festivals.
Smokey devoted 51 years of his life to Turkey Track Ranch as a ranch supervisor. He proved himself to be the best cowboy they ever had. Smokey and Herb were honored by South Plains College in Levelland as being Pioneers of Bluegrass Music in the South Plains. They were presented plaques and as a special honor they received belt buckles recognizing them as Honorary Bill Monroe Bluegrass Boys.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Mayfield; two sons, James Clinton and wife Eileen of Amarillo and Freddie Calvin and wife Janice of Spearman; three daughters, Cynthia Arlece and husband Ted of Stinnett, Loretta Diane and husband Roy of Chickaloon, Alaska, and Harriett Palmer and husband Charlie of Pleasanton; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Jim Mayfield of Playas, N.M.
The family suggests memorials be to Mayfield Bluegrass Scholarship, South Plains College, 1401 S. College Ave., Levelland, TX 79336.

Martha Ann Mans

SPEARMAN - Martha Ann Mans, 75, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008.

Services were at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, 2008 in Union Church with Mark Murray officiating. Arrangements were by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mrs. Mans was born Aug. 12, 1933, in San Pedro, Calif., to Bert and Mildred Ottinger. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include a son, Tony Mans of Gruver; a daughter, Melissa Mans of Sydney; a brother, Marshall Ottinger of El Dorado, KS; and two grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Hansford Hospice, 707 S. Roland St., Spearman, TX 79081.

Mae Hargis

HENRIETTA, TX- Mae Hargis, 73, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008 in Spearman, TX.

Funeral services were at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 6, 2008, at Davis Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Little, pastor of the Grandview Assembly of God Church in Elk City, OK officiating. Burial followed at Hope Cemetery in Henrietta under the direction of the Davis Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hargis was born February 12, 1935 in Jay, OK to Clayburn F. and Alice (Harrington) Kirby. She married James Hargis on October 14, 1954 in Clayton, NM. She was a homemaker and a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She was a loving mother, devoted granny and loved garage and estate sales.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James August 25, 2000 and her sister June Tucker June 6, 2008.

Survivors include one daughter, Charla Harrison and husband Larry of Fairfield, CA; three sons, Randy Hargis and wife Michele of Elk City, OK, Kent Hargis and wife Robin of Morse, TX and Kirby Hargis and wife Jane of Katy, TX; one sister, Frances Dorn of Las Vegas, NV; four brothers, Frank Kirby of Chicago, IL, Don Kirby of Drumwright, OK, Lonnie Kirby of Ironton, MO and Mark Kirby of Enid, OK; ten grandchildren: Christa, Clint, Kacee, Callie, Connor, Brady, Bryce, Dean, Mary Beth and Stephen; and three great-grandchildren: Halee, Addison and Cadence.

For those desiring, memorials may be made to the Hansford Hospice, 707 Roland St., Spearman, TX 79081.

Zephry (Z.Q.) Quay Bingham

Zephry (Z.Q.) Quay Bingham, of Plattsburg, Missouri, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at the age of 73. Graveside services will be held at Old Hansford Cemetery, Spearman, Texas on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 10:00 am. Mr. Bingham was a graduate of Silverton Texas High School and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Upon completion of his service he returned to the Texas Panhandle and began a law enforcement career that would span the next thirty years. During those years he served as a Police Officer, Police Sergeant, Deputy Sheriff, Chief of Police and Chief Deputy Sheriff in several communities including Herford, Tulia, Spearman, Sunray and Dumas. He is survived by his sister, Merriman Sims, Blue Springs, Missouri, brother Frank Bingham, Kansas City, Missouri, daughter, Rhoda Trussell, Burleson, Texas, son Chief Zephry M. Bingham, Plattsburg, Missouri and five grandchildren.

William Don Hudson

William Don Hudson, 93, of Gruver died Sunday, September 7, 2008.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 11, at the Gruver First Christian Church with the Rev. Gary Gumfory officiating. Burial will be in the Gruver Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home.

Don Hudson was born October 21, 1914, in Sarcoxie, Missouri, to Edward and Hattie Turk Hudson. When he was 14 he moved to Gruver where his father was the townsite manager. He graduated from Gruver High School in 1932.

Mr. Hudson served in the Army from July 1941 until February 1946. While in Germany he was in the famed Hell on Wheels 2nd Armored Division. After returning to Gruver, he resumed his work as operator of the Phillips 66 station and began farming with his brother Turk. Later he became a full time farmer and rancher.

On May 8, 1948, he married Dorothy Hart. They recently celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary with their four daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mr. Hudson was known for his wit and story telling ability. He served as mayor of Gruver from 1959 to 1965 and on the boards of the Hansford County Hospital and Gruver Cemetery Association. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Gruver.

Mr. Hudson was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Max, Turk, and Lee.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; four daughters: Dr. Jackie Hudson of Chico, California, Nancy Hudson Sambaiew and husband Vlad of Muscatine, Iowa, Judy Hudson Buchanan and husband Glen of Perry, Oklahoma, Jean Hudson Harris and husband Kenneth of Gruver; 13 grandchildren: Ben Harris and wife Tandalee, Caleb, Micah, Amy, Daniel, Anna, and Angela Harris, Clay Buchanan and wife Jaretta, Cara Buchanan MacDonald and husband Errol, Cassie, and Carly Buchanan, Eric Sambaiew and Peter Sambaiew and wife Kim; 3 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mr. Hudson is also survived by his sister-in-law Mary Hudson of Sarcoxie, Missouri, and brothers-in-law Jack Hart and wife Bobbie of Amarillo, and Don Hart and wife Donna of Sierra Vista, Arizona.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to the Hansford Hospice, 707 S. Roland St., Spearman, Texas 79081 or the Gruver Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 947, Gruver, Texas 79040.

J.C. Harris was born August 12, 1911 in Amarillo, TX. He passed from this life, while a lifelong resident of Gruver, TX, at the age of 96, one day short of 97.

Memorial services will be held at the Gruver Methodist Church on Thursday, August 14, 2008, at 2:00 pm. Burial will be at Gruver Cemetery, where JC will lay to rest in the lot next to his former wife. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home.

J.C.’s father, W.L. Harris, came to Texas as a young boy from Henderson County, Tennessee, in 1888 with nine of his brothers and sisters. The majority of the children settled in the panhandle of Texas.

At the age of two, J.C., along with his mother and father, came from Amarillo to Hansford County in a covered wagon. J.C. was an only child and has spent his entire life in the Hansford County.

He started his education in a one-room country schoolhouse getting to and from school on horse-back. At the beginning of his senior year, a school opened in Gruver. He was the only student in his class of 1930 and the first graduate of Gruver High School and in typical J.C. style claimed the title of Valedictorian.

JC met his wife, Willie Brooks, while she was working at a grocery store in Gruver. They married in 1934 and were married for 48 years.

JC wore many different hats and worked various jobs to help his family survive. He was primarily a farmer and involved in the cattle business. JC also owned an Oldsmobile dealership and grain elevator. He helped start and was one of the founders of the Gruver Bank and was Mayor for a period of 12 years. JC was very active in the Gruver Methodist Church and local civic offices. In addition to all of this, JC flew his own airplane and for years he has been active on a daily basis in the stock market even up to days of his death. JC is known for his energetic, positive, and youthful attitude as well as his spirited determination.

JC said that he had been down quite a few roads and a lot of them weren’t paved. Such as, after his 70th birthday, J.C. had each leg broken at different times snow skiing, separated his shoulder while roller skating, and broke his back at the age of 85 when the saddle turned on a horse and whipped him to the frozen ground. After two hip replacements in his 90’s, beating prostate cancer, and having a pace maker put in, he explained that his life was very blessed.

JC is survived by his only son, Billy Bob Harris, special friend Vickie Wise, 2 step children Laddie Cluck and Glenda Cox, 2 nephews, 3 nieces, and a host of friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Faith Promise Missions Fund of Gruver Methodist Church at Box 977, Gruver, TX 79040.

George W. Cunningham

PERRYTON - George W. Cunningham, 86, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2008.

Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Monday, August 4, 2008 in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Pampa with the Rev. Paul Baskin officiating. Arrangements were by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton.

Mr. Cunningham was born May 8, 1922, in Kirkland to Jess and Mary Cunningham. He married Janis Jones on Jan. 10, 1944, in Pampa. She preceded him in death in 2007. He had lived in Perryton since 1963, moving from Gruver.

He was an instrument technician who worked for more than 30 years for Phillips Petroleum. He was a member of First Christian Church and Gruver Masonic Lodge No. 1326. He loved and enjoyed his family and children.

He also was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Leslie Cunningham.

Survivors include two daughters, Connie Fewell and husband Jerry of Phoenix and Cherie Reynolds and husband Roy of Fritch; a sister, Marguarette Hearn of Pampa; and five grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Alzheimer's Association, 1400 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106.

Dwayne Leigh Smith

PAMPA - Dwayne Leigh Smith, 67, died Saturday, June 21, 2008.

A memorial and celebration of life service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church, Foster & Ballard (200 E. Foster), in Pampa. A reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall following the services.

Marie Sparks

Marie Sparks, age 90, died Thursday July 24, 2008. Services will be Monday July 28, 2008, at 10:00 A.M., in the First Christian Church, with Reverend Frank Sutherland officiating. Burial will be in Hansford Cemetery under the arrangement of Boxwell Bothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Marie was born in Lodi, Virginia August 7, 1917. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Spearman and a homemaker. Lifestar took her to heaven 8 minutes out of Spearman, she will be dearly missed by her family.

A daughter Rebecca Peery of Fritch, one granddaughter Misty Light of Miami, TX, one grandson Brandon Perry of Fritch, and two great granddaughters Samantha and Jennifer Wilson both of Miami, TX survive her,

The family request memorials be to American Cancer Society, 3915 Bell, Amarillo, Texas, 79109.

Howard Paul Hinton

Howard Paul Hinton, 78, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008, in Amarillo.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church with Dr. Ed Rogers, retired minister, officiating. Private burial will be in Lane Memorial Cemetery in Sunray by Morrison Funeral Directors.

Howard Hinton was born Sept. 4, 1929, in Indianola, Okla., to I.G. and Myrtle Hinton. He moved from Oklahoma to Sunray in 1942. He attended Sunray High School, where he was a member of the school's first football team. Howard married Caroline Worst of Sunray, and they recently celebrated their 59th anniversary. He was a former resident of Gruver, where he farmed. He was the first meter prover with Diamond Shamrock. In 1995, he retired as superintendent of pipelines and terminals after a 41-year career.

Howard loved to fish, hunt, work on "his place," work with children at church and backpack with his grandchildren. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 1009, where he served as Deputy Grand Master, and was a deacon of First Baptist Church.

The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to the doctors and nurses of BSA Hospice and BSA Hospital.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Viola Richardson, in 2007.

Survivors include his wife, Caroline; three daughters, Stephanie Petersen of Grass Valley, Calif., Starrla Myers and husband Cody of Amarillo and Shelley Beedy and husband Kyle of Flower Mound; a son, John Hinton and wife Karen of Weatherford; seven grandchildren, Kaci and Holt Myers, Ashley and Avery Beedy, Caitlin Petersen and Tristan and Hunter Hinton; a sister, June Howard of Deer Park; and countless other relatives and friends.

The family suggests memorials be to Texas Baptist Men, BGCT, 333 N. Washington Ave., Dallas, TX 75246; or BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105.

Sign the online guest book at www.morrisonfuneraldirectors.com.

Una Morgan-Wolfe

Una Morgan-Wolfe, 86, of Amarillo died Sunday, July 20, 2008.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 6969 E. Interstate 40. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Una was born July 22, 1921, in Waco to Lee Ballinger and Annie Hardwick Stroud. She moved to Borger in 1927 and graduated from Borger High School in 1938. She married Wilson Morgan in 1938. Una and Wilson went on numerous campaigns for Christ all over the United States. They were married for 51 years before he died in 1989. She later married Homer Wolfe in 1992. He died in 2001.

She taught women's and children's Sunday school classes throughout her life. She was most recently a member of Bell Avenue Church of Christ for more than 10 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and a sister.

Survivors include two sons, Jim Morgan and wife Judy of Fritch and Terry Morgan and wife Joy of Cushing, Okla.; two daughters, Margaret Hooker of Amarillo and Jan Howard and husband Rick of Spearman; two stepsons, Terry Wolfe and wife Janet of Edmond, Okla., and Gary Wolfe and wife Sherry of Lubbock; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Rev. Dr. J. Joseph Podolak

The Rev. Dr. J. Joseph Podolak passed away July 17, 2008.

He was born August 30, 1941, to Jean Podolak Stein and the late John Podolak. He attended school in Carnegie, graduating in 1959. Following a brief stint in the U.S. Army, both active duty and reserves, he enrolled at Wilmington College in Wilmington, Ohio. In 1965, Joe graduated with honors, earning a B.A. in Science Education. One week later he married his college sweetheart, Christiane. Immediately following graduation, Joe taught high school, later serving as an industrial engineer, working at several locations in the Midwest. During that time Podolak earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.

In 1975, Joe enrolled in Trinity Lutheran Seminary to begin four years of study directed at earning a Master’s Degree in Divinity. After ordination in the American Lutheran Church he served parishes in Gruver, Sinton, Brenham, and Bay City, before accepting a call to Martin’s Ferry, Ohio. In 1991, Joe completed work on his Doctorate in Parish Ministry at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. In 1998, he returned to Texas to accept a call to Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Coletoville. In November 2005, Pastor Joe began serving as a Relief Pastor on the staff of First English Lutheran Church in Victoria.

In early 2006, Joe was blessed to again fall in love, as he met and married his second wife, Sherry. In the years they had together, they enjoyed the challenge of building a new home in Victoria, working on church activities at First English, traveling and spending hours with their four grandchildren.

Dr. Podolak is survived by his wife, Sherry; his mother Jean Podolak Stein of Salem, Ohio; mother-in-law Lee Lubin of Seattle, Washington; his sister Naomi (Jan McPeek) of Leetonia, Ohio; brother Robert (Judy) of Cape Coral, Florida; his brother-in-law, Wayne Lubin (April and son, Schuyler) of Seattle, Washington; his children Rachel Podolak of Austin, Texas, John (Janis) Podolak II, and Mark Podolak of Victoria; and grandchildren Joshua, Brittany, Justin and John Podolak III. He was pre-deceased by his father John; his beloved wife, Christiane in 2004; his sister Lorraine Stafford.

Services for Rev. Dr. Joe Podolak will be 1:30 pm Saturday, July 26, 2008, at First English Lutheran Church in Victoria, Rev. Dr. William Hassel officiating. Dr. Podolak requested that those wishing to send memorials consider a gift to Lutheran Hunger Appeal, Lutheran Program of the Southwest, the Lutheran Seminary in Austin, or directly to First English Lutheran Church.

William Carey Bridges

William Carey Bridges went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, July 15, 2008.

Carey was born to Clark and Laura Bridges on Aug. 19, 1961, in Lovington, NM. He graduated from Spearman High School in 1979 and continued his education in the School of Pharmacy at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. He married Denice Blackburn in 1991. Carey was employed as a pharmacist at Covenant Hospital. He will always be remembered for his love of family, love of life, his generosity and Christian faith.

He is survived by his wife, Denice of 17 years; his daughter, Amy; parents, Clark and Laura Bridges of Spearman; sister, Dawn and her daughter, Katie; in-laws, Ted and Zetha Collins of Dimmitt; Sara and Chris Deuillet of Plano; Adrain and Oscar Rojas of Borger; two nieces; five nephews and a host of relatives and lifelong friends.

Carey has left this world a better place. A Celebration of Life ceremony was held at 5:00 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2008 at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers, 82nd & Iola Ave., Lubbock.

Memorial donations may be made to New Horizon Baptist Church, 2805 98th St., Lubbock, TX, 79423 or to Hospice of Lubbock, 1102 Slide Rd. Ste 3, Lubbock, TX 79416.

To view Carey’s life tribute or sign the guest book visit, www.memorialdesigners.net

Lucy Altha Groves

Funeral services for Lucy Altha Groves, 101 years old, of Spearman, TX, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at First Baptist Church of Spearman. Pastor Jim Medley will officiate, and burial will be at Hansford Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Altha was born March 19, 2007, in Terry County, TX, to Edwin Merton and Lucretia Elizabeth Groves. The family moved to Spearman, TX in about 1924, where they bought a farm three miles east of town. Since the death of her mother, Lucretia, in 1949, and her father, Edwin, in 1959, Altha continued to operate the farm through rental until the past year, raising wheat and milo.

Altha raised parakeets, sold Tupperware, served as a telephone operator for Spearman and Gruver, and boarded local teachers. She is perhaps best known in the community for her many years as a nurse’s aid at Hansford County Hospital. Being an only child and never marrying, she devoted her life to her extended family as well as to a host of friends, being known affectionately as “Aunt Altha” to several generations.

Altha accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of 12, having been invited by a friend to a Christmas program, and she has been an active member of First Baptist Church until her health precluded her attendance. She participated in several missions to aid an orphanage in Matamoros, MX, and has served as an example of Christ’s love through her service to many friends and relatives, especially in times of sickness or need.

Altha resided in her home in Spearman until a week before her 100th birthday, when she began residence in Hansford Manor. Despite suffering from almost complete blindness, she had managed to live alone in recent years with the help of her care-taker and friend, Pam Harris of Gruver, her cousin Doug Brown, and many other friends.

Altha is preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Lucrecia Groves, and by two brothers who died in childhood, William Nelson and Emmett Houston Groves. She is survived and lovingly remembered by generations of cousins and many friends.

The family suggest memorials be to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 123 S. Bernice, Spearman TX 79081

Rev. James E. (Jimmy) Tidwell

Rev. James E. (Jimmy) Tidwell, a retired Methodist minister, passed from this life on Saturday, June 28, 2008. He was 90 years old. For 30 years, from 1946 to 1976, he served God through his appointments within the Northwest Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church in Channing, Friona, Paducah, Brownfield, Andrews, Snyder, Perryton and Floydada.

Born in Dallas on January 28, 1918, he married Cornelia (Connie) Farren Tidwell in 1946. After her death in 1993, he married Jimmie Jean Baldwin Ryan, in 1994 in Lampasas. A memorial service will be held at The First United Methodist Church of Lampasas at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2008.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jackson Thomas Tidwell and Madeline Maloney Tidwell McBride, and his twin brother, Jack M. Tidwell.

Survivors include his spouse, Jimmie Jean Tidwell of Lampasas, his loving children, Paul Tidwell and wife, Phyllis, of Dallas, TX, Jaclyn (Jackie) Pearson and husband, Bob, of Spearman, TX, Marilyn Calliham and husband, Sam, of Bastrop, TX, and Sarah Susan Supulski Wocieszyn and husband, John, of Smithville, TX. He is also survived by his older sister, Mary Frances Mims McCubbin, and her husband, Rtd. Adm John McCubbin, of Steilacoom, WA. He is remembered with love and esteem by his stepchildren, Julie Ryan of Grapevine, Stuart Ryan of Austin, Suzanne McCotter and husband, Larry, of Montgomery, TX, Claudia Ryan Wills and husband, Butch, of Mt. Pleasant, TX, James Ryan and wife, Tiffany, of Arlington, TX, and John Ryan and wife, Tami, of Austin, TX. He was known as “Papa” by his 25 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, as Uncle Jimmy to his nieces and nephews, and “Bro. Jimmy” to a host of friends throughout Texas.

Jimmy answered God’s call throughout his life by serving others. A man of many “hats”, he was a 32nd degree Mason and a lifetime member of The Scottish Rite, a Rotarian, a member of The Kiwanis, a volunteer fireman, a community volunteer, a referee, a substitute teacher, an operating room technician, a little league coach and much more. After his retirement as a pulpit pastor, he and Connie served as administrators of “Star Oaks”, a PEO retirement home in San Antonio. He owned and operated Tejas Industries, a woodworking business in Ft. Worth, during the early 1990’s. Jimmy was always willing to learn new things, and, in 1994, he began a new life as a rancher as he and Jimmie Jean worked side-by-side on her family’s ranch near Lampasas, TX.

The family requests that memorials be made to The First United Methodist Church of Spearman—Building Fund, Hansford Hospice, The O’Loughlin Center, or your favorite charity. A graveside service at Ochiltree Cemetery near Perryton, TX, will be held at a future date.

Paul Loring Westerfield

Born in Lubbock, Texas to Paul and Glenda Westerfield, Paul Loring Westerfield went to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ on June 17, 2008 after a long battle with thoracic cancer. He was living in Flora Vista, NM at the time of his death. He was 55.

A former resident of Gruver, he graduated from Trinity University and the served in the U.S.Army in Fulda, Germany. He later was with Sematech Consortium and Applied Materials in Austin, TX and San Jose, CA, where his daughter, Jane was born 13 years ago. He loved her dearly and it was his sorrow to leave her when she is so young.

He had a great sense of humor, and that helped to see him through the pain of his illness. His giving nature helped many people, and his friends remember him as one they could always depend on.

He was working as a geologist with Choquette Logging Co. until his illness forced him to retire.

Paul was a pilot who, like his father, loved to fly. At the time of his passing, he was building an Ultra-light aircraft for his pleasure.

He leaves his daughter Rebecca Jane of Austin, TX, his mother Glenda Westerfield of Carrollton, TX, his brother, Steve and Judi Westerfield of The Colony, TX, and sister, Lee and Mike Smith of Wolfe City, TX, nieces and nephews and many who called him friend.

He requested cremation with no formal services. We will remember every day what he meant to the family he left behind.

Jo Helen Morton

DUMAS - Jo Helen Morton, 79, died Monday, June 23, 2008.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Morrison Memorial Chapel with Art Lynch, minister of First Street Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Leib Cemetery in Morse by Morrison Funeral Directors.

Jo Helen was born Oct. 3, 1928, in Levelland to N.L. and Toy Wood. On April 16, 1946, she married Frank Morton in Tucumcari, N.M.

She was a homemaker and had been a resident of Moore County since 1943. Jo Helen was a Church of Christ member.

The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to Dr. Ben Covington and staff, Memorial Hospital emergency room and intensive care unit staff and Memorial Hospice staff.

Survivors include her husband, Frank; two daughters, JoAnn Green and husband Lance of Vernon and Sherry Robinett and husband John of Dumas; a son, James Morton and wife Whitney of Pampa; a brother, Nelson Wood of Cushman, Ark.; three sisters, Toy Moore of Weatherford, Sandy Wilbanks of Grandview and Ann Robertson of Meade, Kan.; seven grandchildren, Brandi, Kenna, Jennifer, Tandi, Micah, Austin and Caden; and 17 great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Memorial Hospice, 224 E. Second St., Dumas, TX 79029.

The family will be at 921 N. Maddox Ave., in Dumas.

Sign the online guest book at www.morrisonfuneraldirectors.com.

Pat Murphy

PERRYTON - Pat Murphy, 74, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, in Texarkana.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Chapel with the Rev. Sally Jo Boyd officiating. Burial will be in Ochiltree Cemetery.

Mr. Murphy was born July 26, 1933, in Morse. He was a motor grader operator and worked for Ochiltree County for many years.

Survivors include five daughters, Eva Ward, Glenda Carpenter and Mary Hopkins, all of Texarkana, and Elaine Aylor and Lisa Davis, both of Perryton; a son, Teddy Murphy of Perryton; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity.

Dwayne Leigh Smith

PAMPA - Dwayne Leigh Smith, 67, died Saturday, June 21, 2008.

Memorial services will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa.

Mr. Smith was born July 1, 1940, in Pampa, to Irl and Irene Franklin Smith. He attended West Texas State University in Canyon, majoring in speech and theater, and Elins Radio Institute in Dallas.

Dwayne served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He began working in broadcasting at KFDA-TV and KVII-TV in Amarillo, and then worked as newscaster and sportscaster for Coy Palmer at KBMF-FM in Spearman, which later became KRDF-FM.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Pampa and the Aldersgate Sunday school class. He was a member of Top O'Texas Masonic Lodge No. 1381 in Pampa, served as Worshipful Master of the Hansford Masonic Lodge No. 1040 in Spearman for 13 years, and was a member of Gruver Masonic Lodge No. 1326.

He was a past commander of the Borger Chapter Council and Commandery and was a member of the Khiva Shrine Temple in Amarillo and the Lubbock Scottish Rite Consistory. He loved theater and sports.

He was preceded in death by his father in 1994 and his mother in 1996.

Survivors include a sister, Rochelle Lacy and husband Calvin of Pampa; two nieces, Gail Threet and husband Johnny of Lubbock and Glenna Bowman and husband Rick of Austin; a nephew, Greg Wilkins and wife Pyeper of Rockwall; a cousin, Darrel K. Franklin and wife Ann of Pampa; three aunts, Mae Louise Franklin of Pampa, Cleo Nix of Groom and Ladine O'Connor of Sun City, Ariz.; an uncle, Everett Butler of Pampa; two stepnieces, Janet Bilyeu and husband John of Pampa and Debi Musick and husband Roger of Weatherford, Okla.; two special friends, Carolyn Cummings and Cecil Biggers, both of Spearman; and several other cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews.

The family suggests memorials be to Spearman Scholarship Fund, c/o Spearman Independent School District, 403 E. 11th Ave., Spearman, TX 79081; or First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1981, Pampa, TX 79066-1981.

Sign the online guest book at www.carmichael-whatley.com.

John H. Horn

CLAUDE - John H. Horn, 88, formerly of Claude, died Saturday, June 14, 2008, in Astoria, Ore.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in First United Methodist Church in Claude with the Rev. Janet Edwards, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Claude Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers at Claude.

John was born Dec. 15, 1919, in Haskell to Joseph and Bertha Horn. In 1940, he graduated from Spearman High School.

He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1942 to 1946. He spent most of his life working as a fireman.

Survivors include a daughter, Edith Louise Hornby of Concord, N.H.; a son, Brad Horn of Warrenton, Ore.; a sister, Onetia Key of Amarillo; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to children's fund, Khiva Shrine Temple, P.O. Box 328, Amarillo, TX 79105.

Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home chapel.

Verna Ivan Vernon-Allen

SPEARMAN - Verna Ivan Vernon-Allen, 90, died Thursday, June 19, 2008.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Hansford Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Ivan was born May 18, 1918, in Bullard. She moved from Texas to Oklahoma several times and had settled in Littlefield when, at 16, she made the decision to become a hairdresser.

She attended school in Lubbock and upon graduation relocated to Amarillo to begin her career.

Floyd Hays owned a barbershop with an area perfect for a beauty shop and perfect for a girl just like Ivan. So one day, Floyd walked into the shop where she was working and said he needed someone to go to Spearman to work in his shop. And Ivan said, "I'm your girl!"

The very first night Ivan spent in Spearman, she went to a dance escorted by a handsome barber from Floyd's shop. They danced all night long! Two months later, Ivan married G.N. "Pete" Vernon, who was 18 years her senior. They were happily married from 1941 to 1978. Ivan and Pete had three children who were the pride of their lives, Jan Sheets, Eldon Vernon and Terry Vernon.

Ivan remarried in 1982, to Delbert Allen of Gruver.

Ivan also worked as a hair dresser in several of her own beauty shops, as well as many others for 70 years, retiring at the age of 87. She was an employee at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home as a hostess for 20 years, retiring at age 89.

She had many talents as well, such as creating beautiful beaded jewelry and hand crocheting delicate doilies. Many family members and friends treasure these gifts from Ivan.

It has been said that every lady in Spearman and the surrounding counties must have at least one piece of Ivan's hand-beaded jewelry. Probably several pieces!

Ivan was a lifetime member of First Christian Church in Spearman.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Pete in 1978 and Delbert in 1989; her parents, two sisters; four brothers; and a grandson, John Banister.

Mamaw, we love and will miss you, but now release you to a glorious new beginning, until we meet again.

Survivors include her three children, Jan Sheets and husband Jerry of Spearman, Eldon Vernon and wife Joan of Oklahoma City and Terry Vernon and wife Rita of McLean; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; her faithful friend, Phyllis Owens; and Ivan's beloved dog, Misty.

The family suggests memorials be to Hansford Hospice, 703 S. Rolland St., Spearman, TX 79081, or Hansford Cemetery Association, 707 E. Second Ave., Spearman, TX 79081.

Georgia Grace Pearson

Georgia Grace Pearson, 4, of Spearman, Texas died Tuesday June 17, 2008.

Georgia was born on September 19, 2003, in Amarillo, Texas to Roger Mark and Anne Marie Pearson.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Church of Christ in Spearman, Texas. Burial will be at Holt Cemetery in Spearman. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 519 Evans Street, Spearman TX 79081, 806-659-3802.

She was our precious gift from God. He allowed us to have her for a while. Greater joy we could not have known on earth than her smile and love.

Survivors include her parents, Roger Mark and Anne Marie Pearson; her brother, Charles Mark Pearson; her grandparents, Daniel Brown and Mary Charlotte Pearson and Billy Britt and Linda Holt Jarvis; her great grandparents, Nolan C. and Helen Etter Holt; and many other loving and supportive family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Roger and Jewel Pearson and Charles and Grace Pyles; and her great grandmother, Georgia Marie Holt.

The family suggests memorials be to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, Texas, 79174.

Jean Marable

WICHITA FALLS - Ruby Jean Marable, 77, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2008 in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church in Stinnett, Texas with Pastor Don Pellikan and Pastor Rhonda Greenwood officiating. Interment was at Lieb Cemetery.Arrangements were entrusted to Brown Funeral Directors.

Jean was born November 8, 1930 in Moore County on her family ranch to the late Archie and Maggie Stewart. She married Curtis *Red* Marable on December 21, 1957 in Dumas, Texas and preceded her in death on June 19, 2005. She spent the most of her life in Moore and Hutchinson County. She retired from Diamond Shamrock-Valero. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Desk and Derick Club, where she held many offices and received many awards for her service.

She is survived by her daughters Deana Richards and Husband Robert of Burkburnett, Ann Pipkin and Husband Vernon of Spearman. One Granddaughter Maggie Jean Pipkin. Four Step-grandchildren Chad Richards of Burkburnett, Cody Pipkin and Wife Abby of Spearman, Mika Gumfory and Husband Garrett of Eastland, Holly Kaluza and Husband Nick of Dallas and 7 Step-great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her brother, I. H. *Bo* Stewart and wife Mary, her sister DeLena Young and husband Coy and a niece Jean McDowell. She has a brother Archie Stewart and wife Martha in Dallas, Nephew Jay Stewart of Dumas, Two Nieces Carolyn Carr of Lake Oswego, Oregon and Tracy Hayhurst of Amarillo.

Casket bearers were Lane Anderson, Rooster Dawson, Nick Kaluza, Cody Pipkin, Buddy Pool & Robin Wilson

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, PO Box1192, Stinnett, TX 79083 or a charity of your choice.

Send personal condolences to www.brownfuneraldirector.net

Herman Arbon Byrd

BANDERA - Herman Arbon Byrd, 73, died Saturday, June 7, 2008.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Comfort Baptist Church Chapel in Comfort with the Rev. Robert Shields and the Rev. Jim Holt officiating. Graveside services will be in Comfort Cemetery by Schaetter Funeral Home of Comfort.

Survivors include his wife, Janine Verhelst; two daughters, Pam Petty and husband David of Comfort and Tami May and husband Don of Boerne; a son, Terry Byrd of Medina Lake; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Frances Cearley of Gruver; two brothers, Roy Byrd of Gruver and Billy Joe Byrd of New Mexico.

The family suggests memorials be to Comfort VFD, 224 W. Highway 473, Comfort. TX 78013; American Heart Association, 6605 W. Interstate 40, Suite A-6, Amarillo, TX 79106; or a favorite charity.

The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Viewing will be until 8:15 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel and from 9 to 10 10 a.m. in the church chapel.

Leave online condolences at www.schaetter.com.

June Tucker

SPEARMAN - June Tucker, 74, died Friday, June 6, 2008.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Hansford Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mrs. Tucker was born in Arkansas, was employed by Spearman Cattle Feeders for 17 years and was a member of First Baptist Church. She married Carl "Buck" Tucker in 1958.

Survivors include four daughters, Carla Buckley of Burbank, Calif., Darla Tobey of Springfield, Colo., Shawna McCoy of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Jana Tobey of Amarillo; two sons, David Tucker of Amarillo and Matt Tucker of Stinnett; two sisters, Mae Hargis of Elk City, Okla., and Francis Dorn of Las Vegas; four brothers, Frank Kirby of Hawthorne, Ill., Lon Kirby of Ironton, Mo., Don Kirby of Perry, Okla., and Mark Kirby of Enid, Okla.; 15 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Hansford Hospice or Hansford Hospital, 707 S. Roland St., Spearman, TX 79081.

Horace W. Ring

SPEARMAN - Horace W. Ring, 82, formerly of Muleshoe, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in First Assembly of God in Muleshoe with the Rev. Bob Elder officiating. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. in Hansford Cemetery in Spearman by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mr. Ring was born July 2, 1925, in Paris, Texas. He married Mattie Morgan on Sept. 20,1947, and she preceded him in death in 1993. He was employed by Gifford Hill for 29 years and by Irrigation Pump & Power for the past 30 years. He was a member of First Assembly of God.

He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Albert Ring.

Survivors include two sons, Johnny Ring of Spearman and Richard Ring of Muleshoe; three daughters, Barbara Rhea and Onie Easter, both of Dumas, and Rita Duncan of Spearman; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Pleasant Hills Children's Home, in care of First Assembly of God, P.O. Box 905, Spearman, TX 79081.

Gunner Gordon Stedje

GRUVER - Gunner Gordon Stedje, infant son of Erika and Scott Stedje, died Friday, May 30, 2008, in Amarillo.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Oslo Lutheran Church with the Rev. Arlen Lloyd, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Oslo Lutheran Cemetery by Henson-Novak Funeral Directors of Guymon, Okla.

Baby Gunner blessed his parents with an early arrival Tuesday, May 27, 2008. He was loved and adored for the three days that he lived on Earth.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Kathy and Dennis Stedje.

Survivors include his parents, Erika and Scott Stedje of Gruver; his grandparents, Lisa and Lane Salmans of Gruver; his aunts and uncles, Andee and Sammy Edwards of Dallas, Brooke and Michael Condry of Tulsa, Okla., and Shelley and Matt Singleton of Amarillo; and four cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Amarillo Campus, TTU Department of Pediatrics Research & Education Fund, NICU, in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, OK 73942.

Sign the online guest book at www.hensonnovak.com.

M. Gale "Hawkeye" Murphy

BORGER - M. Gale "Hawkeye" Murphy, 74, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors Minton Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Ridling, pastor of Missionary Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens in Pampa.

Hawkeye was born July 28, 1933, in Roswell, N.M. He was a welder for Phillips Petroleum Co.

Survivors include his wife, Waunell Murphy; a son, Kevin Murphy of Borger; two daughters, Lanesa Washburn of Gruver and Cheryl Vaughn of Canton; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Mary Elizabeth Venneman

SPEARMAN - Mary Elizabeth Venneman, 56, died Thursday, May 22, 2008.

Mass were celebrated at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 25, 2008 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spearman with the Rev. Bill Pruitt as celebrant. Burial was in the Hansford Cemetery near Spearman by Roberts Brothers Funeral Home of Hooker, OK.

The Lord truly blessed the Venneman family when Mary was born to Fanny and John Venneman on December 6, 1951 in Amarillo, Texas Mary always lived with her parents on the family farm and ranch until their deaths - her father John in 1987 and her mother, Fanny in 2003.

At that time, Mary went to Hooker, OK to live with her only sister, Hattie Marie Davis, who unselfishly and so willingly provided loving care for Mary for five years Mary never spent one day of her life when she was not in the presence of someone who loved her dearly.

Each family member loved doing something special with Mary such as taking her to buy a new horse book, going to get a coke, driving around looking at houses, getting the mail and driving through the pastures checking cattle. Mary loved old Westerns, country music, boots and jeans and her life in the country.

Mary was preceded in death by family members who helped with her care, those being her grandmother Hattie Venneman, her parents, Fanny and John Venneman and her aunt and uncle, Clementine and Gus Renner.

Survivors include her sister, Hattie Marie Davis and her brother, Joe T. Venneman and wife Linda; nephews Mark Davis, Micah Davis and wife Brittney and Klint Venneman and wife Traci; nieces Kaley Martens and husband Wiley, Holly Gifford and husband Justin, Kim Cooper and husband Clint; great-nephews Gus and Joe T. Gifford Benjamin Cooper, Kleat and Gunnar Martens and John Davis; great -nieces, Morgan, Alexx and Kennedy Venneman, Frankie Martens, Clementine Cooper, Hattie Catherine Gifford, Josie Davis due June third and baby Cooper due in July.

The family suggests memorials be to the Hansford Manor, the Hansford Hospice in Spearman or the Olive Warner Memorial Library in Hooker, OK, and may be left at Roberts Brothers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 745, Hooker, OK 73945.

Hoyt F. Biles

SPEARMAN - Hoyt F. Biles, 71, died Friday, May 30, 2008.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Church of Christ with Leonard Harper officiating. Burial will be in Hansford Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mr. Biles was born in Little River County, Ark., on Aug. 6, 1935. He had lived in Spearman since 1961. He married Frances Whitley on Feb. 15, 1960, in Colorado. He was a meter technician for Diamond Shamrock and later Maxxus Inc. from 1960 to 1993.

He was a member of Church of Christ, formerly a Boy Scout leader and a member of the Spearman Volunteer Fire Department.

Survivors include his wife, Frances Biles; a daughter, Leann Carson and husband Bill of Spearman; a son, Brent Biles and wife Jennifer of Dumas; three brothers, George Biles of Kosse, Gene Biles of Rosenberg and Larry Biles of Alvin; four sisters, Margaret Sbrusch of Rosenberg, Pat Cherry of Liverpool and Linda Smith and Geraldine Collins, both of Alvin; two granddaughters, Emily Hood of Spearman and Kate Biles of Dumas; and a grandson, Seth Carson of Spearman.

The family suggests memorials be to Hansford Hospice, 707 Roland St., Spearman, TX 79081; or Hansford County Library, 122 Main St., Spearman, TX 79081.

Kristi K. Kennedy

SPEARMAN - Kristi K. Kennedy, 38, died Saturday, May 31, 2008.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Union Church with Mark Murray officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home.

Mrs. Kennedy was born Nov. 1, 1969, in Hereford. She graduated from Gruver High School in 1988 and went to Frank Phillips Nursing School. She was an LVN at Hansford Manor.

She was preceded in death by Louise Heddins.

Survivors include three daughters, Mariah Sheppard and Astyn and Khairi Kennedy, all of Spearman; her father Don Heddins of Gruver; her mother Lynn Heddins of Hereford; two sisters, Donna McCubbin and husband Ray of Spearman and Rhonda Smith of Spearman; five brothers, James Heddins and wife Michelle of Williston, Fla., Tim Heddins and wife Zenith of Gruver, Jerry Hawkins and wife Donna of Logan, N.M., Roy Hawkins and wife Connie of Guymon, Okla., and Monty Hawkins and wife Shelly of Perry, Okla.; and close friends, Willie and Rene Smith of Amarillo; several nieces; and nephews.

Viewing will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to noon Thursday at the funeral home.

Herbert E. Mayfield

DIMMITT - Herbert E. Mayfield, 87, died Thursday, May 29, 2008, in Amarillo.

Celebration of life services will be at 2:30 p.m. today in First Baptist Church with the Revs. Windell Taylor, Pete Curtis and Howard Quiett officiating. Burial will be in Hart Cemetery in Hart by Colonial Funeral Home of Dimmitt.

Herbert was born Dec. 20, 1920, in Erick, Okla., to William and Penelope Mayfield. He moved to the Dimmitt area in January 1931. He attended school in Dimmitt and graduated from Dimmitt High School. He was awarded a college basketball scholarship. He served in the Air Force during World War II in Europe, and he participated in troop drops during the Normandy invasion and Battle of the Bulge.

In 1951, he married Dorothy McLain in Hart. He came from a strong musical background, where his family all played musical instruments. Herb and his brothers, Ed and Smokey, traveled all around playing bluegrass music and opening for Tennessee Ernie Ford, Maddox Brothers and Rose and many other outstanding country and bluegrass bands. Eventually, Ed dropped out of the family band and signed on with Bill Monroe for 10 years. Until his death, he continued to play music and enjoyed every minute of it.

Herb had been involved in several community service organizations such as Fair Board Association, president of the Rodeo Association for many years and a member of Panhandle Bluegrass Association.

Two weeks prior to his death, the International Bluegrass Music Museum in Owensboro, Ky., came to Dimmitt to interview Herb looking for musical background about the Mayfield family, and this documentary will be available for those who wish to learn about the Mayfield family's musical background, in Owensboro.

During the past 40 to 50 years, Herb worked as a welder for many local cattle feedlots in the area, where he built and designed feedlots. For many years, Dorothy and Herb Mayfield have donated money for student scholarships for those students wishing to pursue a career in bluegrass music at South Plains College in Levelland.

He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Mayfield; two sons, Bryan Mayfield and wife Nina of Shoreview, Minn., and Britt Mayfield and wife Missy of Vernon; a daughter, Marla Morgan Wilson of Flower Mound; three grandchildren, Melynn Mayfield, Nick Vukelich and Devin Mayfield; and two brothers, Jim Mayfield of Playas, N.M., and Arlie "Smokey" Mayfield of Spearman.

The family suggests Herb's wishes be honored with memorials to Mayfield Bluegrass Scholarship, South Plains College, 1401 S. College Ave., Levelland, TX 79336.

Billy Gene Clemmons

FRITCH - Billy Gene Clemmons, 76, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008, in Amarillo.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in First Southern Baptist Church with the Rev. Calvin Winters officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Cemetery by Brown Funeral Directors.

Bill was born Sunday, May 31, 1931, in Pampa to George and Mary Ann Smith Clemmons. He married Betty Sue Green on Nov. 16, 1950, in Lefors. After graduating from Lefors High School, Bill served in the Air Force from 1950-1955. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science and later a Master of Education from West Texas State College. Bill coached girls basketball in Gruver, Spring Creek and Phillips, where his team won state, as well as Stinnett, Adrian and Perryton. He also coached track, volleyball and football. Bill was an avid golfer.

He became an ordained minister in 1971 and was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Fritch. Bill was an active member of the BPOE in Borger, serving as secretary for many years, as well as a Mason. He took great pleasure in hard work - well into his retirement. He mentored many young people and touched many lives with his wisdom and generosity.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty Sue Clemmons; and a sister, Espinita Tidmore.

Survivors include three daughters, Terry Garland and husband Terry Dean, Mary Ann Davis and husband Cullen and Stacy Watson; three brothers, Noal Clemmons, Bob Clemmons and Eddy Clemmons; four grandsons, Robert Garland, Mark Garland, Michael Hughes and Jacob Watson; and two great-grandsons, Jeremiah and Tyler Garland.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Family Life Center, First Southern Baptist Church, P.O. Box 358, Fritch, TX 79036.

Leave online condolences at www.brownfuneraldirectors.net.

Brenda Jean Smith

PERRYTON – Brenda Jean Smith, age 48, died Wednesday May 21, 2008. Services will be in Ochiltree Cemetery, Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at 2 p.m., with Reverend Marlon Sparks officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton, Texas.

Brenda was born June 11, 1959, in Perryton Texas. She was a graduate of Spearman High School in 1977. She married Ed Smith in Perryton in 1983. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband, Ed of the home, one son, Dalton Smith of Perryton, a sister, Sharon and husband Rodney Farber of Spearman, one brother, Lynn Cook and wife Sharion of Spearman and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A.F. and Barbara Cook, her parents, and a twin sister Glenda Dean Herrington preceded her in death.

The family request that memorials be to Beehive Daycare Center, P.O. Box 853, of Perryton, Texas, 79070.

I. W. Ayres

SPEARMAN – I. W. Ayres, age 92, died on Wednesday May 21, 2008. Memorial services to be Friday May 23, 11:00 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church of Spearman, with Reverend Neely Landrum and Reverend Scott Curry officiating. Burial will be in Gruver Cemetery under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

I.W. was born August 8, 1915, in Gainesville, Texas. His family moved to the Panhandle of Texas when I.W. was ten, he attended Lakeside School and later Gruver School, where he met his future wife. He married Mary Lynn Barris, March 25, 1933, in Hooker Oklahoma. They celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in 1983. Mary Lynn proceeded I.W. in death in 1986. I.W. was a farmer and rancher in Hansford County.

I.W. married Maylynn Schubert on January 1, 1987. I.W. and Maylynn moved to Spearman and joined the Methodist Church where they have many wonderful friends today. Maylynn and I.W. had twenty-one happy years together. He was a photographer in the nineteen-fifties, but later moved on to clocks. He dearly loved clocks and was an authorized clock repairman. Combining his talent for woodworking and clocks, he built several clocks including shelf, wall, grandmother and grandfather.

He will be best remembered by the “hooey stick” he distributed to any and everyone, sometimes presenting the plan of salvation with the instrument.

I.W. and Maude Ayres, his parents, his first wife, Mary Lynn Ayres, a son-in-law, one brother and five sisters precede him in death.

He survived by his wife Maylynn of Spearman, two daughters, Rosalynn McClenagan of Gruver, Sharon and husband Les Barkley of Gruver, one son, Bruce and wife Martha Ayres of Abilene, Texas, a step-son, Burton Schubert of Spearman, and a step-daughter, Marilyn and Fred Groves of Greenville, Texas. Grandchildren surviving I.W. include; six grandsons, Barry and wife Kerri Barkley of Perryton, Warren and wife Marian McClenagan of Darrouzett, Brian and wife Cindy McClenagan of Plainview, Ben McClenagan of Dallas, Barris and wife Kim Ayres of Fort Worth, Luke and Cheron Ayres of Austin and one grand-daughter, Sharalyn and husband Rick Finley of Gruver. I. W. is survived by two step-grandsons, Lee Schubert of Spearman, Wayne Groves and wife Beth of Amarillo, three step-granddaughters, Margie and husband Sam Boone of Wichita Falls, Texas, Brandi and husband James McReynolds of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Shannon Groves of Rockwall, Texas and 13 great-grandchildren.

The family request that memorials be to one’s favorite charity.

Helen E. Martinez Soto

GRUVER – Helen E. Martinez Soto, age 61, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008. Services will be Saturday, May 24, 10:00 a.m., in the Iglesia Christor Rendentor of Gruver, with Reverend Jose Gomez officiating. Burial will be in Hansford Cemetery under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton.

Helen was born April 12, 1947, in Garza County Texas. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband Victor of Gruver, a daughter, Sandra Gaspar of Gruver, a step-daughter, Antonia Balderrama of Gruver, five brothers, Roger, Frank, Billy, Joe, and Junior Martinez all of Post Texas, two sisters, Hiawatha Garza of Post, Daisy Boone of Liberal, Kansas and six grandchildren.

The family request memorials be to one’s favorite charity.

Nancy Ford McIntyre

Nancy Ford McIntyre, 77, died Thursday, May 15, 2008.

Memorial services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 19 at the Christner-McIntyre Family Cemetery in Roberts County. The Rev. William Dale Nix officiated the service. Arrangements were by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mrs. McIntyre was born July 25, 1930 in Independence, Missouri to Helen and Hugh Ford. She married Ben McIntyre in 1962 and they lived with their family on the ranch 90 miles north of Amarillo. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Ben McIntyre.

Nancy and Ben were members of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Amarillo. Following Ben’s death, Nancy joined All Saint’s Episcopal Church in Perryton, where she was a member at the time of her death. All were welcomed in Nancy and Ben’s home and a plaque which hangs above the door exemplifies Nancy’s grace and spirit. “He who enters is a stranger but once.”

Survivors include two daughters, Mary McIntyre-Ladd and husband Jim Ladd of Boulder, Colorado, Nanette McIntyre of Amarillo, two sons, Edward McIntyre and wife, Beth McIntyre of Roberts County and Ford Hartman of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Seven grandchildren, Ford and Grace Ladd, Ben and Sam Brenner, Edward McIntyre, Skip Lesly and Brooke Hale. Nancy also leaves behind countless friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials be made to Panhandle Livestock Association Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 15305, Amarillo, Texas 79105.

GARY DANIEL FARIES

Gary Daniel Faries, 58, died at his home on Monday,

May 12, 2008.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Shawnee Hills Baptist Church, 1204

Brandom Street, in Jackson, Missouri, with Bro. Don Estes officiating.

Gary was born on January 15, 1950, in Poplar Bluff, Mo, to John Daniel Faries and Jessie Irene Faries. He married Dara Dyann Bybee on June 12, 1971.

Gary was a resident of Spear man, Texas for 38 years. He graduated from Spearman High School in 1968 and attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Gary worked as a mechanic at the Ochiltree County gas plant for 22 years. At the time of his death, he lived in Plano, Texas, and worked in insurance and real estate. He was a member of the Prestonwood Baptist Church, the Rotary Club, the Masons, and the Collin County Real Estate Association.

Gary loved golfing, camping, and fishing. He was an avid sports fan and was passionate about the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Astros. But most of all, Gary loved life, and he loved his family. He was a big strong man with an even bigger heart. He was known as son, husband, daddy, “Pa”, brother, and friend, and he was loved by us all.

He is preceded in death by Donnie Bybee, father in-law.

He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Kara Womble and husband Robert of Decatur, TX; a son Clint Faries and wife Millie of Neosho, MO.; two precious grandchildren, Kitson Womble and Irelyn Faries; parents Daniel and Jessie Faries of Wappapello, MO., a brother, Kenneth Faries and wife Sylvia of Nashville, TN., extended family, and countless friends.

The family suggests memorials in lieu of flowers be sent to the Skin Cancer Foundation, HYPERLINK "http://www.skincancer.org" www.skincancer.org, or a favorite charity.

MAX STEVEN STANHOPE

Max Steven Stanhope, 77, of Amarillo died Saturday, May 10, 2008.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Washington Avenue Christian Church with the Rev. Jim Shelburne, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Cox-LaGrone Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.

Mr. Stanhope was born Sept. 6, 1930, in Green Forest, Ark.

Max was a positive influence to everyone who knew him. He was a proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His friendship was strong and true to everybody acquainted with him. He led his family by example, teaching us all his work ethic and unconditional love, and that it is important to turn the other cheek and not be in judgment of others. We have so many priceless memories together. He gave us advice when it was needed and asked for and, occasionally, when we didn't ask for it. His pride in our good decisions reflected in his smile. He raised his children to be honorable and respectful, and they have passed that on to their children now. Max enjoyed his work and family.

In his retirement years, he developed many friends, playing dominoes, pool and cards with them regularly at "The Office." He enjoyed music, especially acoustic guitars. Max was a big Dallas Cowboys fan, always waiting eagerly for the season to come around. He and his grandsons spoke a special language to misguide those around them and tell their secrets. They all looked forward to football season so they could use this language even more.

Max was a respected man. A good man. These words from friends and neighbors have brought much comfort to his family. A person doesn't have to look far to see that his legacy of great character will live on in the hearts of all of us. We are grateful to him and the influence he has had, and will continue to have, on our lives forever and always. Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad. He is in our hearts always. He is so very, very special to us.

He was preceded in death by his wife, June, in 1996; and two brothers, Eugene Stanhope of Washington state and Chuck Stanhope of Amarillo.

Survivors include two brothers, Paul and wife Pat of Amarillo and Russell Stanhope of Denver; six sons, Steve Stanhope, Gabriel Stanhope and Randy and Susan Stanhope, all of Amarillo, Jimmy and Karen Stanhope of Glenpool, Okla., Ronnie and Edna Stanhope of Palestine and Jason Hefner and wife Misty of Kerrville; a daughter, Kim Blevins and husband Robert of Gruver; 12 grandchildren, Chrisy Mund and husband Doug of Garland, Jeremy Stanhope and wife Roxanna and Matt Stanhope, all of Amarillo, Tim Stanhope and wife Gina of Creedmoor, N.C., Mike Stanhope and wife Trish of Mason, W.Va., Brad Stanhope and Debbie of Bixby, Okla., Rebecca Stanhope and Rachel Stanhope, both of Glenpool, Lee Hefner and wife Jessica of Lakeland, Fla., Sorrell Blevins of Gruver and Aaron Stanhope and Courtney Stanhope, both of Palestine; 16 great-grandchildren, Stephi Stanhope, Mason Stanhope, Tristan Stanhope, Taybour Stanhope and Brooke Stanhope, all of Amarillo, Nolan Stanhope of Creedmoor, Dillion Stanhope and Hayden Stanhope, both of Kerrville, Paige Stanhope and Walker Stanhope, both of Mason, Alex Stanhope of Bixby, Jayden Hefner, Khenlei Hefner and Easton Hefner, all of Lakeland, and Jacob Stanhope and Addison Mund, both of Garland.

Thank you to everyone who has helped the family in this time of need. God bless you all.

MELVIN SWENN

SPEARMAN - Melvin Swenn, 71, died on Monday, May 12, 2008.

Funeral services will be held on Thurday, May 15, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the First Assembly of God with the Rev. Bob Elder of ficiating. Interment will be at Hansford Cemetery, under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home in Spearman.

Melvin was born in Shattuck, OK on March 8, 1937 to Fred and Freeda Swenn. He married Nikki Johnson on December 27, 1962 in Las Vegas, NV.

He was a farmer and worked as a custom harvester and custom farmer for many years. He loved farming and restoring old cars. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Spearman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Freeda Swenn and a son, Shawn Swenn.

Survivors include his wife, Nikki Swenn of Spearman; a daughter, Lurie and Jerry Ross of Elk City, OK; a son, Shane and Jessica Swenn of Amarillo; a sister, Glenda and Jay Staub of Bartonville, TX; and two granddaughters, Tiffanye and George of Elk City, OK and Teagan Ross of Elk City, OK.

The family requests memorials be to Hansford Hospice, 707 S. Roland, Spearman TX 79081, or one’s favorite charity.

Bonnie Mae Henson Smith

SPEARMAN - Bonnie Mae Henson Smith, 84, died Sunday, May 11, 2008.

Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Heart Cemetery in Booker with Aaron Frick and Dave Karlin officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home.

Mrs. Smith was born in Hanna, Okla., and graduated high school in 1940. She married Roy E. Smith on May 16, 1941, in Okmulgee, Okla. She worked for GTE before moving to Gruver. She was a member of Gruver Church of Christ.

Survivors include three daughters, Jodie Lutz of Veneta, Ore., Peggy Frick of Gruver and Debbie Ellis of Longview; a sister, Doris Cates of Dustin, Okla.; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials, in lieu of flowers, be to Hansford Manor, 707 S. Roland, Spearman, TX 79081, or High Plains Childrens Home, P.O. Box 7488, Amarillo, TX 79114.

Ira A. Harbour

SPEARMAN - Ira A. Harbour, 92, died Thursday, May 8, 2008.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Medley officiating. Burial will be in Lieb Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mr. Harbour was born Sept. 16, 1915, in Ochiltree County to Thomas and Ollie Harbour. He married Ava Loree Jackson on Jan. 13, 1939, in Amarillo. She preceded him in death in 1993. He married Ouida Wilson on Oct. 6, 1995, in Perryton.

Mr. Harbour was a farmer and rancher. He was a member of the North Plains Electric Co-op board, serving as president several times since 1944. He was instrumental in obtaining electricity for the rural areas of the Texas Panhandle and made several trips to Washington, D.C., for that purpose.

He had been a member of the Soil and Water Conservation board for 58 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Spearman. He loved to fish and hunt in Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Lewis Harbour; a sister, Lena; and a grandson, Ti Harbour.

Survivors include his wife, Ouida Harbour; two daughters, Marsha Ann Hindmarsh of Dolores, Colo., and Rita Jean Jones and husband Don of Winston, N.M.; two sons, Gerald Curtis Harbour and wife Kayren of Spearman and Ted Ira Harbour and wife Debra of Southlake; three stepdaughters, Valinda Dodson and husband Randy of Perryton and Velrick Wilson and Velora Matheson and husband Kim, all of Amarillo; five sisters, May Lee Smith, Avis Smith, Mary Nell Webster, Leota Giblin and Jerry Beth Johnson; two brothers, Monty Harbour and Bob Harbour; 11 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.

Richard Monroe Melton

SPEARMAN - Richard Monroe Melton, 72, died Saturday, May 10, 2008.

Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hansford Cemetery. Praise the Life memorial will follow at 1:30 p.m. in First United Methodist Church.

Mr. Melton was born March 3, 1936, in Crosbyton, to Jeff and Lola Watson. He married Helen Bruner Whitaker on Aug. 5, 1979, in Spearman.

Mr. Melton graduated from Lakeview High School in 1954. He served his country during the Korean conflict with the U.S. Navy and was very proud of his service. Mr. Melton graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in engineering in 1965. He retired from Texas New Mexico Power Co. in 1992 and, after this retirement, he sold insurance for Farm Bureau.

Mr. Melton was a member of First United Methodist Church of Spearman. He served as lay delegate for many years, served on many committees and worked as custodian and electrician. He was instrumental in starting the Golden Spread and Rushing Wind Emmaus Communities.

Mr. Melton was credited with starting with Kairos Prison Ministry for the Texas Panhandle. He served on the Texas State Board of Kairos for six years and was board chairman for three years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Paulette Fryrear; and a brother-in-law, Reg Robertson.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Cheryl Whitefield and husband Ted of Spearman and Cindy Rowlett and husband Brett of Nolon; a son, James Whitaker and wife Renee of Amarillo; three sisters, Jody Robertson, Sue Bowling and husband Jerry "Tooter" and Dixie Pool and husband Donnie, all of Spearman; a brother, Mike Melton and wife Vicki "Sam" of Stinnett; nine grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and many nieces, nephews, friends and extended Kairos family.

The family suggests memorials be in lieu of flowers to Hansford County Hospice, 707 Roland, Spearman, TX 79081, or Kairos Prison Ministry c/o Dean Cooke, 300 Inverness, Borger, TX 79007.

Mabel Viola Mongole

CLARENDON - Mabel Viola Mongole, 98, died Friday, May 9, 2008, in Spearman.

Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with the Rev. Don McDonald, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Canyon, officiating. Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors.

Miss Mongole was born May 21, 1909, in White Deer to John and Maggie Muir Mongole, early pioneers of the Texas Panhandle who farmed near White Deer, but later moved to Clarendon for their daughters to attend public schools.

After graduating from high school, Mabel attended West Texas College in Canyon where she graduated. She was a resident of Clarendon most of her life having taught in Clarendon and area schools before returning home to care for her mother.

Mabel, with her sister Edgar Mae, moved to Palo Duro Retirement Village in Canyon in 1985, where she had many friends. She always cared for others and had a remarkable memory. She was a beautiful person whom all liked. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Canyon.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister on Jan. 9, 2005.

Survivors include several cousins and special caregivers in Canyon and Hansford Manor in Spearman.

The family suggests memorials be to The Children's Home, 3400 S. Bowie St., Amarillo, TX 79109.

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Beatrice McCloy

RURAL HANSFORD COUNTY - Beatrice McCloy, 82, died Thursday, May 8, 2008, in Dumas.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church of Morse with the Rev. Timothy Miller officiating. Burial will be in Lieb Cemetery by Morrison Funeral Directors.

Beatrice McCloy was born May 20, 1926, in Sunnyside to Katie Lou Bridges and Germany Ferguson. She was called "Sis" by many friends and relatives. She was a tomboy and worked in the cotton fields and played basketball in high school. When she went to Wayland Baptist College in Plainview, she helped organize the first women's basketball team. She graduated from Wayland in 1945 and moved to Morse to teach school and coach. On Dec. 7, 1947, she married Willard "Si" McCloy.

They farmed and ranched northwest of Morse and celebrated 60 years of marriage last December. She had been a member of First Baptist Church in Morse since 1945. She gave of her time to the 4-H, home demonstration clubs and the PTA, which honored her with a lifetime membership award. In 1963 she was the Regional Conservation Homemaker of the Year.

She was an avid cheerleader on the sidelines or in the audience as her children and grandchildren grew up. She supported her family and friends with prayer and her acquired wisdom.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Laci Renee McCloy, her parents and a stepfather.

Survivors include her husband; two sons, Delbert McCloy of Morse, Monte McCloy and wife Nan of Clayton, NM; two daughters, Cheryl Peterson and husband Mike of Albin, Wyo., and Katina Lusby and husband Lonnie of Fayetteville, Ark.; grandchildren, Matt McCloy and wife Ingrid of Stephenville, Clint McCloy and wife Amber of Kalgary, Mindy Joekel and husband John of Gering, Neb., Lori and Lee Peterson of Albin; great-grandchildren, Miles and Mason McCloy of Stephenville, Hadley McCloy of Kalgary, Hailey Joekel of Gering; a sister, Ruby Maude Fulfer of Claremont, Calif.; an aunt, Margaret Bridges of Dallas; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Morse Community Park Inc., P.O. Box 38, Morse, TX 79062; or Memorial Hospice, 224 E. Second, Dumas, TX 79029.

Don Houser

Donald Houser, 79, of Plantation, FL died MArch 22, 2008.

A memorial service was held Saturday, March 29, 2008, at his son’s residence in Plantation FL. Cremation arrangements were by TM Ralph Plantation Funeral Home, www.tmralph.com.

Don is survived by his sons, David Houser of Denver, CO and Dough Houser of Plantation, FL; a daughter, Cindy Hirsch of Pompano Beach, FL; brothers Harold Houser of California, Howard Houser of Ohio, Gerald Houser of Tampa, FL;former wife, Pat Koch of Plantation, FL; former wife Lottie Smith Houser of Amarillo, TZ; and three grandchildren, Danielle Houser, and Jackie and Katie Hirsch.

In lieu fo flowers, donations may be made to Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, 5420 NW 3 Ave, Suite 100, FT. Lauderdale FL 33308.

Nancy A. Burkhalter

Nancy Ann Burkhalter, beloved wife, mother and grandmother entered into rest on May 1, 2008 at the age of 60. She was born July 6, 1947 in San Antonio, the daughter of Charles and Consuelo Santos Shrimplin. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Alice, TX.

Survivors include her husband of 39 years George R. Burkhalter; two daughters, Michelle Tedder & her husband Jayme, Lisa Burkhalter, a granddaughter Micaela Tedder; and many other friends and family who will miss her very much.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, May 5, 2008 at Roy Akers - Zizik Kearns Funeral Chapels with the Vigil Service and Holy Rosary to begin at 7:00 p.m. The funeral procession will depart from the funeral home at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 6, 2008 for a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the ICU staff at Spohn South (Corpus Christi), the staff at Kindred Hospital (Corpus Christi), Dr. Anselmo Garcia, Dr. Narong and Dr. Jose Perez for all their care and support.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation 1332 North Halsted Street Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois, 60622, (312) 587-9272. Expressions of sympathy can be made at www.mem.com.

Roy Akers - Zizik Kearns Funeral Chapels, San Antonio, TX

Alta Putman

Alta Putman, 100, of Amarillo, formerly of Perryton, died on April 27, 2008.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Ochiltree Cemetery in Perryton, Texas. Memorial services will be at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at the Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd with Reverend Marvin Knox officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Mrs. Putman was born November 21, 1907 in Gladys, LA to Clarence Collins & Francis Koonce Collins. She moved to the Spearman area in 1953.

She married A.M. Putman in Overton, Texas. When they moved to Perryton, she served as the city hostess for new residents for over 15 years, volunteered for the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Welfare Office in Perryton, was a hostess for the churches in Perryton. While in Amarillo, she was honored with Volunteer of the Day for her volunteer work at Ware Memorial Center.

She became a world traveler, visiting every continent and was in the first group of fifteen to visit when China was opened to tourism. She made many trips to Russia and to the Holy Land. She loved her travels.

She was a member of First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin Putman in 1968, two brothers, a sister, and a grandson, Jeff Lackey in 2000.

Survivors include her daughter, Joyce & husband Joel Lackey of Gruver; two sons, Lloyd & wife Jean Putman of Casper, Wyoming, Bill & wife Velma Putman of Denver, Colorado; brother, Clarence Collins, Jr. of Scottsdale, Arizona; six grandchildren, Virginia and husband Rick Conner of Casper, Wyoming, Jerry Putman and wife Gay of Odessa, Charlie Putman and wife Dianne of Denver, Colorado, Ed Putman and wife Charla of Casper, Wyoming, De’Aunn Putman of St. Paul, Minnesota, Janyth Bowers and husband Charles of Pampa; eight great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to BSA Hospice, PO Box 950, Amarillo, 79101 or your favorite charity.

A visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at the funeral home.

Johnnie Dale Waggoner

WHITNEY - Johnnie Dale Waggoner, 88, formerly of Spearman, died Thursday, April 24, 2008.

Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2008 in Forest Park Cemetery in Anthony, KS. Arrangements were under the direction of Prairie Rose Funeral Home of Anthony.

Mr. Waggoner was born in rural Waldron, KS, to Rova Mae Swafford and Orva Vincent Waggoner Sr.

He attended Lydick country school and graduated from Spring High School. He served in the US Army and was a WWII veteran. On June 1, 1941 he married the love of his life, Ethel Conner in Cherokee, OK.

Survivors include his wife; three children, Betty & John Barker of Muskogee, OK, Darlene Campbell of Grand Prairie and Karen & Matt Lair of Whitney; nine grandchildren, Patrick Barker, Chris Barker, Kelly Barker, Kevin Campbell, Mandi Campbell, Shane Campbell, Tyler Lair Motley, Crosbie Lair Motley & Breean Lair; seven great-grandchildren, Lauren Barker, Stephen Barker, Sierra, Paige & Madeline Campbell, Maya Campbell, and Nicholas Motley;;two sisters, Luetta Bonham of Anthony, KS and June Moore of Wichita, KS; two brothers, F. Dee & Venita Waggoner of Sedgwick, KS, and David & Sue Waggoner of Menard; sister-in-law, Joyce Waggoner, Tribune, KS; many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Ann Waggoner; parents, Orva & Rova Mae Waggoner; brothers, Vincent & Wayne Waggoner; and sisters, Vinita Bellew & Ruth Hanke.

Jamie Alejandro Martinez

BEAVER, Okla.- Jamie Alejandro Martinez, 25, died Thursday, April 24, 2008.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Beaver First Christian Church with Rick Main and Obed Fernandez officiating. Burial will be in Pioneer Cemetery by Clark Funeral Service.

Mr. Martinez was born Oct. 12, 1982, in Walsh, Colo., to Gregorio and Maria Luisa Hernandez Martinez. He attended the First Christian Church and graduated from Beaver High School.

Survivors include his parents; three brothers, Jose Martinez of Forgan, Greg Martinez of Spearman, Texas, and Johnny Martinez of Oklahoma City; sisters, Silvia Crawley of Perryton, Texas, Lucy Lamas of Beaver and Wendy Standley of Wichita, Kan.; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Harlene "Nanny" Judkins

STINNETT - Harlene "Nanny" Judkins, 64, formerly of Amarillo, died Monday, April 21, 2008.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Stinnett Cemetery with the Rev. Jim West officiating. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in First Christian Church. Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Directors.

Mrs. Judkins was born July 26, 1943, in Guymon, Okla., to Henry and Beatrice Lytle Roper. She married Denny Judkins on July 31, 1960, in Guymon.

Survivors include her husband; three sons, Harlona Ray Judkins and Earl Judkins, both of Stinnett, and D.J. Judkins of Brownwood; two daughters, Tammy Williamson and Sue Anna Barrett, both of Amarillo; two sisters, Irene Edwards of Spearman and Joe Barnett of Stinnett; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Don & Sybil Harrington Cancer Center, 1500 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106; or First Christian Church, P.O. Box 517, Stinnett, TX 79083.

Alice Jane Goodman

SPEARMAN - Alice Jane Goodman, 70, died Thursday, April 17, 2008.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today in First Christian Church with the Rev. Jim Reeves officiating. Burial will be in Hansford Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mrs. Goodman was born Feb. 14, 1938, in Kerman, Calif. She worked for 25 years at the elementary school as a custodian and kept the nursery at First Christian Church.

Survivors include four daughters, Janice Marshburn of Perryton, Cynthia Heavener of Carnegie, Okla., and Lelia Bynum and Dana Younger, both of Spearman; two sons, Keith Goodman of Follett and Ronald Goodman of El Paso; a sister, Marie Anderson of Modesto, Calif.; a brother, Russell Miller of Franklin, Tenn.; 15 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Christmas stocking fund, Hansford Manor, 707 S. Roland St., Spearman, TX 79081.

Larry “Hank” Hagerman

PFLUGERVILLE - Larry “Hank” Hagerman, 42, died Friday, April 11, 2008.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2008 in First Baptist Church with Dr. Steve Washburn officiating. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Memorial Hill Cemetery by Beck Funeral Home.

Mr. Hagerman was born February 12, 1966, in Spearman. Larry married DeNetta Rae Booth on June 13, 1987, in Gruver.

Larry was the owner of Aircraft Certification Services LLC in Taylor. He was a loving son, brother, husband and father. Larry and his family were active members of First Baptist Church in Pflugerville. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. His most treasured moments were with his wife and children. He never missed an opportunity to attend baseball and soccer games with them.

He was preceded in death by his wife, DeNetta, and his mother, Lucille Hagerman.

Survivors include his precious children, Ashley and Weston of Pflugerville; his loving father, Verlin Hagerman and wife Debbie of Roscoe; three brothers, Steve and wife Pat of Roscoe, Leon and wife Amy of Plainview and Robert and wife Cathy of Pampa; four sisters, Paula Taylor of Fargo, N.D., Valerie Huber and husband Mark and Kathy Hagerman, all of Amarillo, and Verla Kunselman and husband Jim of Plainview; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Building Fund, First Baptist Church, 306 S. 10th St., Pflugerville, TX 78660.

Rhue Don Rogers

OLNEY, TX - Rhue Don Rogers, 70, died on Thursday, April 10, 2008 in the Olney Healthcare Center in Olney, Texas.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Elbert, TX with Scotte Clark of Olney officiating. Interment was in Elbert Cemetery in Elbert, TX under the direction of Merriman-Archer Funeral Home.

Ms. Rogers was born on October 21, 1937 in Olney, TX to Bob and Vela “Bellah” Bailee. She married Stewart Rogers in Elbert, TX on July 27, 1956. She was a homemaker and a methodist. She was a lifetime resident of the Elbert Area. She had a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Vela Bailee; one brother, Terry Bailee; and her husband, Stewart, on June 15, 1990.

Survivors include four daughters, Sheila Timmons and husband Louis of Throckmorton, TX, Kayla McLennan and husband Matt of Gruver, Jan Williams and husband Cully of Olney and Rhonda Engh of Grand Junction, CO; two brothers, Robby Bailee of Elbert, TX and Roy Bailee of Fort Worth, TX; 9 grandchildren - Rebecca Castro, Laurie Bishop, Jodi Hankins, Brandon Oliver, Braxton Oliver, Connor Timmons, Laston Timmons, Macy McLellan and Katy McLellan; and five great-grandchildren, Cooper, Carson and Camryn Castro and Aidan and Ashton Bishop.

The family suggests memorials be made to Elbert Cemetery, c/o Merriman-Archer Funeral Home, PO Box 759, Throckmorton TX 76083; or a favorite charity.

Naomi Lorane Fryrear

SPEARMAN - Naomi Lorane Fryrear, 80, died April 10, 2008 in Pampa, Texas.

Graveside services will be at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008, at the Hansford Cemetery in Spearman, with Jim Williams, a family friend, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa.

Mrs. Fryrear was born September 30, 1927 in McLoud, Oklahoma to George and Flora Randall. She was reared in Tuttle, Oklahoma and on August 24, 1943, she married Cecil Fryrear in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Cecil and Naomi moved to Los Angeles, California for a few years before residing in Spearman.

Naomi would plant a garden every spring and loved to can. Her pickles were everyone’s favorite. She also loved to go camping and fishing with Cecil, her brothers and sisters-in-law. Naomi also loved to cook and she would always have plenty of food, regardless of however many would show up. She never met a stranger. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was loved so dearly by all her family and she will be missed.

Survivors include one son: Cecil Fryrear, Jr., and wife Dee Dee of Sanford; one daughter: Donna Giddens and husband Bobby of Mangum, Oklahoma; one son-in-law: Lawrence Tindell of Albuquerque, New Mexico; two sisters-in-law: Pat Randall and Idella Randall, both of Spearman; seven grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a daughter, Ina Sue Tindell.

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Jean Bollinger

INDEPENDENCE, MO - Jean Bollinger, born on October 14, 1925, in Independence, MO., died April 3, 2008, in Dallas, TX. Her memorial service was conducted by Grove Hill Funeral Home, in Dallas, TX., Saturday, April 5, and she was laid to rest in Rice Cemetery, Cameron, TX.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents: C.R. and Dove Lewis Dale, and her sister Frances Barron.

She is survived by her husband, George Bollinger, Dallas, TX; her sister Charletta Weston and husband Wes, of Kerrville, TX. She is survived by her children Cheri Jarvis and husband Wesley of Stinnett, TX; and Linnie Bolin and husband Phil, of Wichita, KS. She is survived by her grandchildren Ross and wife Amy Jarvis, of Navasota, TX; Holly Jarvis of Waco, TX; Lee and wife Staci Jarvis of Villa Nueva, Guatemala; Treva and husband Kelly Hansen of Wichita, KS. She is survived by grandchildren Karlie Will and Conner Hansen of Wichita, KS; Ashton and Ella Jarvis of Navasota, TX.

Jean attended the Stamps-Baxter School of Music in Waxahachie, TX, as a teenager. Later in life she had music published. She was also an artist, and was commissioned to paint several baptistries in the Dallas area. She was a director of Wildwood Youth Camp, in Bentonville, AK, for 20 years.

George and Jean were evangelists and pastors. They preached and performed music in almost every state of the union, plus several foreign countries. They served as missionaries in Guatemala and Mexico. They served as pastors in Texas, Arkansas and Kansas. They pastored the Spearman Union Church from 1963 - 1968.

Jimmie Ray McMahan

LONGVIEW, TX - Jimmie Ray McMahan, 58, passed away on March 23, 2008 at Good Sheppard Medical Center in Longview, Texas of natural causes.

Jimmie was born on February 23, 1950 in Seminole, Oklahoma. He spent most of his life as a truck driver until he retired at the age of 54.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Jo, Jean and Betty; and one brother, Mack.

He is survived by two sisters, Nancy and Rita; his wife of 21 years, Eula McMahan; two sons, Donny McMahan of Spearman and Lance McMahan of Tyler, TX; a grandson living with him, Cameron McMahan, two other grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at Gruver Cemetery on April 19, 2008 at 3 -.m. The family will gather at 514 E 2nd Avenue in Spearman.

Eugenia “Genie” Maywood Collom Varnon

PAMPA - Eugenia “Genie” Maywood Collom Varnon, 94, died on Saturday, April 5, 2008 in Pampa, Texas.

Services were held on Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at Berryville Memorial Cemetery in Berryville, Arkansas, with Eric Varnon officiating. Interment was under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home in Spearman, TX.

Genie was born on August 15, 1913 in Hooks, Texas to Robert Driscoll and Mary Elizabeth Collom. She married George Wesley Varnon on November 8, 1934 in Alvin, TX.

Genie moved to Pampa in 1937. She moved to Berryville, AR, along Brushy Creek, in 1960 when her husband, Wesley, retired. After Wesley died in 1967, Genie returned to Pampa in 1968.

She was a homemaker. and the youngest of eight children.

Survivors include her daughter and husband, Ruby Lee Varnon Bishop and Donald of George, TX; two sons and their wives, David Glen Varnon and Gwyn of Liberty, MO and Allen J. Varnon and Peggy of Spearman, TX; nine grandchildren, Don and Johanna Carter, Wesley and Patricia Carter, Malcolm and Carolyn Carter, Danielle Carter Vargas, David and Kathy Varnon, Rhonda Varnon Ray, Jason Varnon, Eric and Leslie Varnon and Richard Varnon; 15 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Driscoll and Mary Elizabeth Collom, her husband, George Wesley Varnon, and seven brothers and sisters.

The family requests memorials to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, PO Box 50610, Amarillo TX 79159.

Elizabeth Ann Shore

DUMAS - Elizabeth Ann Shore, 54, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in Dumas.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today in First United Methodist Church with Dr. Mark Scott, pastor, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Beth Harrington by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Dumas.

Elizabeth Ann Shore was born Jan. 29, 1954, in Canadian to Lewis B. Hennig and Josephene B. Hand. She married Ken Shore in Dumas. She was a schoolteacher, diagnostician and a RTI coordinator. She had been a resident of Dumas for 17 years. Ann liked to be outdoors swimming and was a devoted QVC shopper. She taught ESL at Spearman High School, where her husband, Ken, is the choir director.

Survivors include her husband, Ken; two sons, Benjamin J. Allison and wife Adrienne of Dumas and Matthew Allison and wife Jennefier of Dumas; a sister, Angela D. Hennig of Altus, Okla.; her mother, Betty Thomason of Canadian; and three grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to the Ann Shore Memorial Scholarship, First United Methodist Church, 401 Binkley Ave., Dumas, TX 79029-3830; or the Don & Sybil Harrington Cancer Center, 1500 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106.

Marvin States

Marvin States, 88, of Amarillo died Tuesday, April 1, 2008.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Gruver Cemetery in Gruver with the Rev. Danny Logan, pastor of Bell Avenue Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Mr. States was born Feb. 20, 1920, in Marshall, Okla., to Arthur and Attalena Kaiser States. He married Vyneta Haynes in Gruver on Aug. 15, 1970.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to his private nurse, Teresa Hayes, and to all his caregivers from Home Care Connections, BSA Hospital and BSA Hospice.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Attalena States; a son, Leroy States; and a brother, Troy States.

Survivors include his wife, Vyneta States; three daughters, Anita States Cowan and husband Dewayne of Balko, Okla., Rose Hopkins of Midlothian and Kay Chisholm and husband Bob of Greenville; two sons, Larry Haynes and wife Ruby of Vernon and Dale Haynes and wife Betsy of Greenville; many nieces, nephews and grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Idolina Garcia

GRUVER - Idolina Garcia, 84, died Sunday, March 30, 2008.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2008 in Gruver United Methodist Church with the Rev. Gary Gumfory and Isabel Martinez officiating. Burial will be in Hansford Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mrs. Garcia was born April 1, 1923, in Chihuahua, Mexico. She married Ramon Garcia in 1959. She was a homemaker and a member of the Primera Iglesia Bautista Church of Spearman

Survivors include six daughters, Eustolia Simental of Juarez, Mexico, Ramona Sota of El Paso, Josefa Granados of Gruver, Soledad Favela of Sunland Par, NM, Herminia Aguilar of Gruver, and Sandy Franco of El Paso; a son, Ramon Garcia Jr. of Gruver; a brother, Lalo Ochoa of Chihuahua; a sister, Socorro Morales of Juarez; 26 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren.

Orville Hill

Guymon, OK – Orville Carmen Hill, 79, lifelong area resident, passed away Wednesday, March 19th, 2008.

The son of Jennie (Jensen) and Lars Hill, he was born December 4, 1928 in Hansford County, Texas. Orville was confirmed and baptized in the Oslo Lutheran Church and graduated from Gruver High School in 1946. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War with honorable discharge in 1953. He was united in marriage to Mary Smith on April 3, 1965. Orville had been a farmer and had previously worked for Adam’s Hardfacing, Guymon Sheet Metal and McCullogh Tool Company.

Survivors include his sons, Larry Abla of Harvest, Alabama; and Chris Hill of Guymon; two sisters, Emma Gebhard of Guymon; and Ruth and husband, Marvin Pierce of Bartlesville, OK; two brothers, Clifford Hill and wife, Ruby; and Richard Hill and wife, Linda, all of Guymon; and a grandson, Justin Abla.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Mary Hill, who passed away in 1980; and two brothers, Arthur Hill and Leonard Hill.

Funeral services will be Monday afternoon, March 24th at 2:00 PM at the Henson-Novak Funeral Chapel with Pastor Mark Wescoatt, of Trinity Lutheran Church, Guymon, officiating. Interment will be in Elmhurst Cemetery under the direction of Henson-Novak Funeral Directors of Guymon.

Memorials may be given to a charity of choice, c/o Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, Box 1306, Guymon, OK 73942.

Louis "Louie" Cluck Bretz

AMARILLO - Louis "Louie" Cluck Bretz, 52, of Amarillo died Tuesday, March 18, 2008.

Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Gruver Cemetery in Gruver with Jim York, minister of Church of Christ in Stinnett, officiating. Arrangements were by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Mr. Bretz was born Aug. 15, 1955, in Perryton to Louis and Mae Bretz. He graduated from Gruver High School and attended Wentworth Military Academy in Missouri. He had worked as a chemical sprayer for Terminix.

He will be missed by his family and his "Poker Buddies."

Survivors include two sons, Casey Bretz and Jesse Bretz, both of Amarillo; a daughter, Amy Bretz of Amarillo; a sister, Fern Bretz of Brevard, N.C.; and four grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Top of Texas AA, 1301 S. Taylor St., Amarillo, TX 79101.

Joe Hataway

DUMAS - Sheriff D. “Joe” Hataway – 65 passed away Sunday, March 16, 2008 in Dumas, Texas.

Services were be held at 2:00 p.m., March 19, 2008 at the Sunray Church of Christ with Joe Mitchell of Green Bay, Wisconsin officiating, assisted by Johnathan Zerby, minister of the church. Burial was in Lane Memorial Cemetery with flag detail by the Lubbock County Sheriff's Department Honor Guard. Arrangements are by Morrison Funeral Directors.

D. Joe Hataway was born March 26, 1942 in Sunray, Texas to Homer Jay and Edith Marie Hataway. He was the middle child of seven children but was his mother’s favorite. He graduated from Sunray High School with the class of 1960. In 1961 he joined the National Guard. On November 22, 1963 he married Yvonne Farris in Dumas. He was actively involved helping with Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch for many years.

He joined the Amarillo Police Department and worked in Amarillo for five years. Joe graduated from the Department of Public Safety Academy in 1967 and was the Driver’s License Trooper in Borger for a year and then transferred to Knox City, Texas. He stayed in Knox City for two years and then transferred to Perryton. He remained a DPS Trooper in Perryton from 1971 to 1980. On August 1, 1980 Joe was elected to his first term as sheriff of Ochiltree County. He remained in office until his retirement on March 31, 2007.

Survivors include; his wife Yvonne of Sunray; sons, Joe Vaughn Hataway and wife, Tammie of Trinidad CO. and Jayson Lee Hataway and wife, Jennifer of Borger; daughters, Joy Dawn Blundell and husband Jim of Iowa Park, TX and Jana Marie Newman and husband Wilson of Graford, TX; brothers, Harold Hataway and wife, Annis and Jim Hataway and wife, Barbara all of Sunray, Donnie Hataway of Joplin, MO, sisters, Darlene Keeton and husband Buster of Enid, OK, Collene Seright of Albuquerque, NM, Marlene Irwin and husband Al of Midwest City, OK; ten grandchildren, many nephews and nieces.

Pallbearers will be Sheriff James Robertson of Lipscomb County, Sheriff Bo DeArmond of Moore County, Sheriff Gary Evans of Hansford County, Sheriff Don Copeland of Gray County, Sheriff Jack Haile of Sherman County, Sheriff David Medlin of Oldham County, Sheriff Gary Henderson of Hemphill County and Sheriff Joel Richardson of Randall County. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Sheriff and Deputies of the Ochiltree County Sheriff’s Department.

Memorial may be made to Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, PO Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79105

Marie E. Jones

TUCUMCARI, N.M. - Marie E. Jones, 88, died Sunday, March 2, 2008.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2008 in First Baptist Church with the Rev. David England, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Tucumcari Memorial Park Cemetery by Dunn Funeral Home.

Marie Jones was born Sept. 11, 1919, in Logan, N.M., and was a longtime Tucumcari resident. She was a member of the Baptist church.

Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth Stewart of Gray, Ky., and Clara Russell of DeLeon, Texas; six sons, Walter "Sonny" Jones of Morse, Texas, Bobby Jones of Fort Worth, Texas, Bennie Jones of London, Ky., Jessie "Butch" Jones of Tucumcari, Billy Jones of DeLeon and Tommy Jones of Tucumcari; 32 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren.

Dwight Delbert Thomas

WHEELER - Dwight Delbert Thomas, 37, died Sunday, March 2, 2008, in Lubbock.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2008 in Country Chapel Church with the Rev. Randy Stalls, pastor of McLean Cowboy Church in McLean and the Rev. Alan Morgan, officiating. Burial will be in Wheeler Cemetery by Wright Funeral Home.

Dwight Delbert Thomas was born Oct. 3, 1970, to Delbert and Jane Helm Thomas in Memphis. He graduated from Wheeler High School in 1989. He attended one year at Clarendon Junior College, attended Oklahoma Panhandle State University and graduated from Frank Phillips Junior College in Borger with an associate degree. Mr. Thomas was self-employed, working in the oil field business. He received the gift of life May 20, 2000, with a kidney transplant.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Dude Helm of Memphis; and his grandmother, Ann Thomas of Pampa.

Survivors include his parents, Delbert and Jane Thomas of Guymon, Okla.; a daughter, Kylie Thomas of Gruver; a brother, Drew Thomas of Wheeler; his paternal grandfather, Jerrold Thomas of Pampa; and his maternal grandmother, Honeria Helm of Memphis.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Kylie Thomas Scholarship Fund, City National Bank, P.O. Box 1228, Guymon, OK 73942.

The family will be greeting people from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Sign the online guest book at www.wrightfuneraldirectors.com.

Ruth Jeoffroy Roper

Ruth Jeoffroy Roper (86) was born April 29, 1921 in Drummond, OK and passed away in her home in Flower Mound, TX on Feb 25, 2008.

Ruth was born in Drummond, OK to Roy and Grace (Lindley) Jeoffroy. Ruth moved to Perryton, TX with her parents and brothers, Ray and Archie. Ruth attended First through 12th Grade at Perryton. College followed, attending Texas State Women’s University in Denton, Tx (2 yrs) and West Texas State University in Canyon Texas (1 Yr).

Ruth and Roy Roper of Darrouzett, TX married July 23, 1941. During the years of service in the Air Force, Roy and Ruth were stationed in La Junta, CO and Riverside, CA. Roy served during World War II in the Pacific.

Roy and Ruth lived in Amarillo, where their four children were born. The family moved to a farm near Gruver, TX in 1956. In 1971 Roy and Ruth moved to Guadalajara, Mexico. In 1974 they moved to Arlington, TX, followed by a move to Dallas in 1975. In 1992 they moved to Flower Mound, TX. Roy and Ruth attended Valley Creek Church in Flower Mound.

Ruth served as Beta Sigma Phi Council President in Amarillo. She was responsible for organizing other Beta Sigma Phi chapters in the Texas Panhandle. Ruth served as 4-H leader and Boy Scout leader for many years in Hansford County.

Ruth was an expert seamstress, making many of her own clothes in high school, and later sewing for her children and grandchildren. Ruth had a sewing and alteration business while living in Dallas.

Ruth had the gift of hospitality. She was always sharing her exceptional dishes with others. She also enjoyed landscaping and growing flowers.

Ruth is survived by her husband, Roy Roper of Flower Mound, 4 children, 6 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren and many wonderful neighbors and friends. Her children include Jeff Roper of Carrollton, TX.; Jan and husband, Lynn Stedje, of Gruver; Rick and wife, Judy of Granbury, TX; and Ronda Roper of Dallas. Grandchildren are Krista and husband Steven Davis, of Gruver; Jill and husband Sam Watson of Gruver; Lee Stedje and wife Becky of Gruver; Angela Roper of Granbury; Natalie Roper and Austin Roper of Dayton, TX, and step-grandchildren Andy and Randy Elliott of Granbury. Great grandchildren include Lori Watson and Michaela, Blaise Luke and Jobi Davis and Peyton Pinson.

Graveside services will be held Friday, February 29, at 10:30 am at DFW National Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to Odyssey Healthcare Foundation (Hospice) of Dallas.

Dixie C. Tracy

SPEARMAN - Dixie C. Tracy, 87, died on Monday, Febraury 25, 2008.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Febraury 28, 2008 at Hansford Cemetery with Rev. Jim Medley and Jay Tracy officiating. Interment will be under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mrs. Tracy was born July 25, 1920 in Liberal, MO. She had lived in the area since 1957. She married Everett Tracy on December 28, 1941 in Lamar, MD.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile, Twentieth Century Club, the Gladiola Flower Club and a former board member of the Hansford County Historical Society. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Spearman.

Survivors include her husband, Everett, of the home; a son, Richard Tracy of Waco; a granddaughter and her husband, Amy Kathryn and Aaron Abel of The colony, TX; and a grandson and his wife, Jay Franklin and Jennifer Tracy of Waco.

The family requests memorials to the First Baptist Church, PO Box 399, Spearman TX 79081; Hansford Hospice, 707 S. Roland, Spearman TX 79081; or one’s favorite charity.

Jean Byrd

Jean Byrd, 76, died on Wednesday, February 20, 2008.

Graveside services will be held at Hansford Cemetery on February 23, 2008 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bob Elder officiating. Interment will be under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman

Jean was born on December 28, 1931 in Caddo Countyl, OK to William and Laura Ballard. She moved to Spearman in 1958.

She married Red Byrd in New Castle, TX on December 25, 1948. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Laura Ballard.

She is survived by her husband, Red Byrd of the home; a daughter, Tuwana Trout of Elkhart, KS; two sons, Dean Byrd of Amarillo, and Gene Byrd of Arpelar, OK; a sister, Billye MAckey of Bessemer, AL; a brother, Doug Ballard of Van Alstyne, TX; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

The family requests memorials to Hansford Manor, 707 S. Roland, Spearman TX 79081.

Bobby Lee Hicks

GRUVER - Bobby Lee Hicks, 71, died Saturday, February 16, 2008, in Spearman.

Services were at 2 p.m. Monday, February 18, 2008 in Gruver United Methodist Church with the Rev. George Price officiating. Burial was in Gruver Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mr. Hicks was born Oct. 28, 1936, in rural Grayson County. Bobby graduated from Hale Center High School. He participated in the Hale Center Summer Baseball League and was an active member. He married Carolyn Ballard on Sept. 5, 1954, in Hale Center. In 1963, Bobby and Carolyn and children moved to a farm near Plainview. He was a member of the Evening Lions Club.

In 1967, the family moved to Gruver, where Bobby enjoyed playing on the men's volleyball team. He also participated in the American agriculture farm strike. He was an avid fan of his children's school activities. Bobby's favorite pastime in later years was going to the domino parlor and the Dairy Queen with the coffee bunch. He was a member of Gruver United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two infant sons.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Larry Hicks and wife Rhonda of Gruver and Bobby Dale Hicks of Amarillo; a daughter, Susan Lancaster of Amarillo; a sister, Linda Mahagan of Hale Center; three granddaughters, Brandea Allen and husband Mark of Spearman, Chelsea Hicks of Perryton and Amanda Lancaster of Lubbock; two grandsons, Jordan Hicks of Gruver and Austin Lancaster of Amarillo; and two great-grandsons, Max Wright of Perryton and Matt Allen of Spearman.

The family suggests memorials be to Hansford Hospice, 707 Roland St., Spearman, TX 79081.

Weldon Green

GRUVER – Weldon Green, 83, died Wednesday, February 13, 2008.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 15 at 3 p.m., in the Gruver Church of Christ with Gaylord Cook officiating. Burial will follow in Gruver Cemetery, under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Weldon was born to Coleman and Vivian Green on August 30, 1924 in Calisburg, Texas. He graduated from Gainesville High School and Abilene Christian College.

He married Elene Harland on July 27, 1948.

Weldon served the Lord as an Elder of Gruver Church of Christ. He served as a Hansford County Commissioner for six years and Hansford County Auditor for 29 years. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Navy.

He is survived by his wife Elene; two sons, Dee and wife Susan Green of Childress and Ron Green of Plano; two daughters, Genna Dunlap of Amarillo and Mittie and husband Dale Blackburn of Abilene; two brothers, R.C. and wife Betty Green of League City, TX and Bo and wife Becky Green of Abilene; three sisters, Adeline Wheeler of Albuquerque, NM, Virginia and husband John Alley of Springfield, MO, and Glenda Renner of Gruver; seven grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

The family request memorials to be to High Plains Children’s Home, P.O. Box 7448, Amarillo TX 79114.

Cecil L. Reynolds

SPEARMAN – Cecil L. Reynolds, 86, died Tuesday, February 12, 2008.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 16, at 10:30 a.m., at the First Christian Church with Jim Reeves officiating. Burial will be in Hansford Cemetery, under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Cecil was born on October 29, 1921 in Booker, TX. He married Ellen Hash on February 4, 1947.

Cecil was a member of the First Christian Church of Spearman. He farmed and ranched for a few years before becoming a licensed plumber in 1953. He was a plumbing contractor until his retirement in 2000. He was an Army veteran, serving in World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was awarded a Bronze Star for Valor.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dallas & Mattie Reynolds; his wife, Ellen Reynolds; a son, Virgil Reynolds; a daughter, Becky Peterson; and two sisters, Evelyn Yancey and Gertrude Reynolds.

He is survived by one daughter, Katherine and Mark Coventry of St. Charles, MO; three granddaughters, Michelle and Danny Griffith of Camp Hill, AL, April and Jason Stephens of Amarillo and Tasha and Rudy Rodriguez of Fort Worth; one grandson, Barry Goodall of St. Charles, MO; three great-granddaughters, Katherine Griffith of Camp  Hill, AL, Bonny York of Amarillo and Rane Rodriguez of Fort Worth; 11 great-grandsons, Brian and Brandon Ahlstrom of Camp Hill, AL; Kurtis and Jake Griffith of Camp Hill, AL, Chase Stephens of Amarillo, Christopher Goodall of Kansas, Camron Goodall of Indianapolis, IN, Alex, Rane and Nickolas Rodriguez of Fort worth; three brothers, Olanda and Anita Reynolds of Borger, Leslie and Billie Reynolds of San Antonio and Gene and Ramona Reynolds of Gruver; two sisters, Nathalie Turner and Dallasene Reynolds, both of Spearman.

Memorials may be made to the benefit of the family at First State Bank, P.O. Box 247, Spearman, TX 79081.

B.J. Renner

GRUVER – B.J. Renner, 76, died Tuesday, February 12, 2008.

Funeral services will be Friday, February 15, 2008 at 11 a.m., in the Gruver Church of Christ, with Gaylord Cook officiating. Burial will be in Gruver Cemetery under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

B.J. was born in Hansford County on September 13, 1931. He married Glenda Green on June 25, 1964, in Gruver.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Boyd and Velma Renner, and one grandson, Boyd Leslie Pierson

He was a farmer and rancher, an Elder of the Gruver Church of Christ. He graduated from Abilene Christian College in 1958. B.J. served as a Hansford County Commissioner for 16 years. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by his wife, Glenda; two daughters, Viva Pierson of Amarillo and Anise Renner of Ada, OK; one son, Ross Renner of Amarillo; four sisters, Bobby Sue Dempsey of White Deer, Beryl Reynolds of Amarillo, Wanda Jo Russell of Round Rock, and Laveta Neal of Amarillo; two grandsons, Brit Pierson and B. W. Renner, both of Amarillo; three granddaughters, Sydney Pierson, Sabrina Pierson, Kelleye Horner, all of Amarillo; and two great-grandsons, Sean and Clay Horner of Amarillo.

The family request memorials be to the High Plains Children’s Home, P.O. Box 7448, Amarillo TX 79114 or McCall’s Community, 13546 Co. Rd. 3600, Ada OK 74820.

Henry "Ted" Fowler

AMARILLO - Henry "Ted" Fowler, 67, of Amarillo, died Saturday, February 9, 2008.

Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2008 in Amarillo South Church. Arrangements were by Cox-LaGrone Funeral Directors, 4180 Canyon Drive.

Mr. Fowler was born Feb. 14, 1940, in Amarillo, to Henry Ray and IvaLee Fowler. He graduated from Canyon High School in 1958. Ted enlisted in the Navy and spent 12 years serving for his country. He was stationed on the USS Ranger as an Air Traffic Controller. Ted earned the Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, The Gold Star and The Navy Achievement Medal. After his military career, he returned home where he worked as a painter for the Amarillo Independent School District and retired after 25 years. He married Pat Stallings on Nov. 21, 1986, in Amarillo. Ted enjoyed NASCAR, fishing and, of course, the Dallas Cowboys. He loved to spend time with his family. Henry was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all that knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Elizabeth Talley and Debbie Kelley.

Survivors include his wife, Pat Fowler; four brothers, Michael Fowler and Roy Fowler, both of Goosecreek, S.C.; Gene Fowler and Richard Fowler, both of Amarillo; two sisters, Cookie Blakely of Spring and Teresa Jeoffroy and husband Joe of Amarillo; a stepdaughter, Lisa Giles of Spearman; and a stepson, Michael Darter of Amarillo.

Alma Walker

SAN ANGELO, TX. – Alma Walker, 81, died Friday, February 8, 2008, in San Angelo, Texas.

Services were at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at Oslo Lutheran Church, Gruver, Texas, with Pastor Arlen Lloyd officiating. Burial was in Oslo Lutheran Cemetery with arrangements made by Henson-Novak Funeral Directors of Guymon, Oklahoma.

Alma was born October 20, 1926, in Hansford County to Peter and Florence Dahl. She married Joseph Walker on June 3, 1948, at Oslo Lutheran Church after attending West Texas A&M University (formerly West Texas State College) for two years.

She lived 71 years in the Oslo community, Hansford County, Texas before moving to San Angelo in 1997. In retirement she enjoyed being a demo person for Sam’s Club where she took pleasure in meeting and visiting with people and meeting many new friends.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Coletta Walker of Homer, Alaska; son and daughter-in-law, Floyd and Sherry Walker of Colton, Oregon; son and daughter-in-law, Milton and Debbie Walker of Guymon, Oklahoma; and daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Dan Gray of Wasilla, Alaska; one brother and sister-in-law, Elmo and Fay Dahl of Gruver, Texas; one sister, Pauline Fischer of Optima, Oklahoma, and one sister, Adeline Berkenkamp of Douglasville, Georgia; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Joseph Walker in 1978; one son, Alfred Glen Walker, in 1984; a sister, Viola Monroe and a brother, Fred Dahl.

The family suggests memorials be to West Texas A&M University scholarships in care of the Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, OK 73942.

June Leary

MEMPHIS - June Leary, 88, died Friday, February 8, 2008.

Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2008 in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Gary Boles officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery by Hughs Funeral Home.

June was born on Aug. 10, 1919, in Fort Worth, to the late Mr. Forrest Power and Mrs. Gladys Denny Power. She was a 1936 graduate of Memphis High School and went on to attend West Texas State University. She married Don Leary on Nov. 21, 1948, in Memphis in the First Presbyterian Church. He preceded her in death on Aug. 6, 1983. She was a lifelong resident of Memphis and a member of the Red River Red Hatters Club. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church and later became a member of the First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include three nieces, Betty Rogers of Dallas, Cathy Leary of New Orleans, La., and Susan Leary of Childress; six nephews, Paul Garner of San Diego, Calif., Bob Williams of Montgomery, Ala., Don Leary of Venezuela, Michael Leary of Seattle, Wash., Marvin Leary of Portland and Ed Leary of Childress; a sister-in-law, Kathleen Leary of Seattle, Wash.; special friend, Tom Bob Harrison of Memphis; four cousins, Linda Jane Davis of Greensboro, N.C., Carol Tollison of Gruver, Denny Roberts of Georgetown and Courtney Crisler of Amarillo; and many friends, neighbors and church family.

Carma Sue Smith

BORGER - Carma Sue Smith, 71, died Friday February 8, 2008 at home in Borger, Texas.

Memorial Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Minton Memorial Chapel with Rev. Leonard Forsythe, pastor of Bible Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.

Carma was born on October 8, 1936 in Clebert, OK to Euwin and Cora Bell Herin. She married Montie Smith and was a devoted housewife to him and their six children. She was a lifelong resident of the Borger and Fritch areas. Carma's passions were yardwork and loving her grandbabies.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 6 brothers and sisters and 2 grandbabies.

Survivors include 3 sons - Ricky Smith and Robert Reilly both of Borger and Darwin Ashford of Caddogap, Ark; 3 daughters - Tammy Mercer and husband Steve and Pam Garcia and husband Eugene all of Borger and Rosa Duquette of Fritch; 2 brothers - Kenneth Herin of Fritch and Jerry Herin of Spearman; a sister - Linda Herin of Arkansas; 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Thomas David Haines Jr.

ROSWELL, NM - A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 11, 2008 at First United Methodist Church for Thomas David Haines Jr., 51, of Roswell, who passed away January 8, 2008 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Rev. Archie Echols and Rev Steve Chappel officiated. A graveside service was held at 10:30 a.m. central time, Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Gruver Cemetery, in Gruver, Texas.

He was born on October 30, 1956 in Dallas, TX to Thomas David Haines Sr. and Carol Mullins Haines. They survive him in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Tom married Nanette Cluck in Gruver, TX on March 1, 1986. She survives him at the family home.

Tom is also survived by his daughters: Bennett Haines and Maison Haines both of Roswell; his sister: Beth Haines of Denver, CO; his nephew: Samuel Cluck of Amarillo, TX; his niece: Maddie Cluck of Amarillo; his mother-in-law: Barbara Cluck of Gruver, TX; his brother in law: Brad Cluck and wife Mary of Amarillo, TX; and an aunt: Linda Frihart of Pittsburg, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law Del Cluck.

Tom graduated from Del City High School. He was a Boys State delegate, serving as insurance commissioner, and was the assistant drum major in the Del City High School Band. He received his B.S. Degree in Political Science from Oklahoma State University in 1979 and was a member of the OSU Marching Band where he played the baritone. He received his J.D. Degree from the University of Oklahoma Law School in 1982. Following graduation, he joined Hinkle, Hensley, Shanor & Martin, L.L.P. as an associate. He became a partner in the firm in 1988. Tom loved his colleagues and his work. His love for the firm was evident in his gregarious presence, easy laugh, and caring personality. His colleagues will greatly miss the infectious joy and enthusiasm he brought to the firm. They will miss the fun of seeing Tom wearing a Santa suit joking with all as he handed out Christmas gifts at the firm’s annual Christmas party, or wearing a clown wig as he read funny poems that he wrote as tributes to people in the firm for various reasons. Tom’s enthusiasm was evident in his work as well. His commitment to his clients, his eye for detail, his careful research and preparation, and his thoughtful approach to his cases will be sorely missed. The legal community of New Mexico has lost a great friend and an excellent attorney.

Tom was a member of the Chaves County, New Mexico, and Oklahoma Bar Associations. He was admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico, the New Mexico Supreme Court, and the Oklahoma Supreme Court. He was a member of the New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association and Defense Research Institute. Tom was past President of the Chaves County Bar Association. The State Bar of New Mexico named the Chaves County Bar Association the Outstanding Local Bar Association for its work when Tom was President. Tom also served on the Local Rules Committee for the Chaves County Bar Association, and was a New Mexico Bar Foundation High School Mock Trial Judge.

He was a member of the George L. Reese, Jr., American Inn of Court. He also served on the Medical Legal Panel of New Mexico, and was a member of the Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Young Lawyers Division of the State of New Mexico. He served on the Chaves County Bar Association Law Day Committee and was a contributing editor to the New Mexico Tort and Worker's Compensation Reporter. He was also a contributing editor to the Employment Law Desk Book for New Mexico Employers, published by M. Lee Smith Publishers, L.L.C. (1997). He was a past Distinguished Secretary 1993-1995 and President 1998-1999 of the Roswell Kiwanis Club. He served as Chairman of the Administrative Council, Trustee, Stewardship Committee, and Youth Advisor at the First United Methodist Church of Roswell.

He was selected for inclusion in Who's Who in America, 54th Edition, (2000), Who's Who in American Law, Sixth edition, 1990-1991, and Outstanding Young Men of America. (1990). Tom enjoyed golfing, watching Oklahoma State University sports, and lady rocket volley ball.

Pallbearers will be Al Pitts, Greg Nibert, Rich Olson, Lee Rogers, Kelly Cassels, Glen Mattlage, Mark McClellan, and Jess Eckel. Honorary Pallbearers are the Attorneys and Staff of the Hinkle Law Firm.

Donations can be made in Tom’s name to the Cowboy Bell Scholarship Fund or the Music Ministry Fund at First United Methodist Church or the Charity of your choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online Registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com

Mary Trent

Hardesty, OK - Mary Trent, 82, passed away Thursday morning, August 2, 2007 at the Dunaway Manor in Guymon, Oklahoma.

The daughter of Dora Lucy (Hogue) and Barney Jackson, she was born May 16, 1925 in Marlin, Oklahoma. She was united in marriage to Warren George Trent on March 28, 1941. The Trents made their home in the Range Community where they farmed. Mrs. Trent was a loving and hard working mother and farm wife. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. After retirement the Trents moved to Gruver, Texas where Mrs. Trent was a member of Gruver United Methodist Church. Mr. Trent passed away in 1986.

Survivors include her daughter, Sandra and husband, Gerald TeBeest of Gruver, TX; two sons, Buddy Trent and wife, Kathy of Dumas, TX and Danny Trent and wife, Cindy of Hardesty, OK; three sisters, Dora Abernathy of Guymon; Billie and husband, Cecil Weatherby of Turpin, OK; and Liz and husband, Jim Karber of Lubbock, TX; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Trent of Guymon and Evelyn Trent of Sparks, NV; and a brother-in-law, Barsey Trent and wife, Ruby of Woodward, OK. She is also survived by her five grandchildren and their spouses, Cheryl and Brad Powell, Kristi and Jason Joslyn; David and Shawnda Trent, Brian and Kim Trent; and Carmin and Joel Stark; and twelve great grandchildren, Zach and Blake Powell, Brendon, Dax and Ashlyn Joslyn, Dylan, Savanna, and Brooklyn Trent, Austin and Lindsey Trent, and Austin and Mia Stark.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two sisters, Lucille Bergman and Lee Gibson.

Funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon, August 5th at 2 p.m. at the Henson-Novak Funeral Chapel, 5th and James Street, Guymon with Rev. Tim Brittain officiating. Interment followed in PleasantRidge Cemetery, southwest of Hardesty, Oklahoma.

Memorials may be given to the Loaves & Fishes Food Cupboard or a charity of choice, c/o Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, OK 73942.

Carrol Clayton Shelton

Denton, TX - Carrol Clayton Shelton, 72, of Denton passed away Saturday, July 28, at the Presbyterian Hospital of Denton.

He was born Nov. 6, 1934 in Sayre, OK to Walter Tom Shelton and Tennie Ellen Green Shelton.

He attended Sayre public schools. He married Sadie Ann Lakey on April 6, 1956 in Sayre, OK. He attended Amazing Love Ministries Church.

Carrol was an Engineer for GTE and retired in 1993 after 32 years of employment.

A memorial service was held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 31 in the Chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors with Rev. Gary Beal officiating.

Graveside services were held at Lone Oak Cemetery in Sayre OK on Thursday, August 2, 2007 at 2 p.m.

Survivors include his wife, Ann Shelton of Denton; daughters, Pamela Hill of Krum, Debra Canfield of Carrollton; sister, Addie Archer of Sayre OK; and two grandchildren.

His parents and a brother Calvin Shelton preceded him in death.

Ina Mae Gillispie Wayland

Vici, OK - Ina Mae Gillispie Wayland was born July 25, 1925 to Rolin Virgil and Pearl Fluitt at their home in Booker, Texas. She passed from this life, while a resident in the Vici Nursing Home, on July 26, 2007 at the age of 82 years and 1 day.

Ina Mae attended school at Perryton, Texas graduating with the Senior Class of 1945. Ina Mae was baptized at a young age and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Arnett, Okla.

Ina Mae Fluitt married Benjamin Franklin Gillispie on Dec. 26, 1948 at Stinnett, Texas. Their marriage was blessed with the birth of their four children, Ray, Frank, Ben Earl and Sylvia Mae.

Ina Mae and Ben lived in Spearman, Texas before moving to the ranch at Harmon, Okla. where they raised their family. They later moved into Arnett where they built their new home. Ina Mae enjoyed quilting, going to Bible studies, cooking for the church and especially spending time with her family and her grandchildren.

After Ben’s death in December, 1989 Ina Mae married Harold Wayland on April 7, 1995 in Arnett, Oklahoma. Ina Mae and Harold enjoyed their companionship with each other for several years before Harold became a resident of the Shattuck Nursing Center and Ina Mae a resident of the Vici Nursing Home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Franklin Gillispie; her parents, Rolin Virgil and Pearl Fluitt; and an infant brother, Dale Virgil Fluitt; by brothers-in-law John Gillispie and wife Kathy, Jack Gillispie and wife Faye, Wilson McCloy, and Earl Henderson.

Ina Mae is survived by her husband, Harold Wayland of the Shattuck Nursing Center; by her children, Ray Gillispie of Harmon, Okla.; Frank Gillispie of Arnett, Okla. and by his children, Levi and wife Amy, Nichole and husband Ronnie, Hattie and Tyson; Ben Earl Gillispie of Harmon, Okla.; Sylvia Mae Head and husband Bob of Woodward, Okla. and her children, Traver Deweese and wife Amanda, and Alisha Mae Hutt and husband Mark; by sister, Virginia Trindle and husband John of Spearman, Texas; by brother, Wayne Fluitt and wife Margaret of Booker, Texas; by 18 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 1 great great-grandchild; by sisters-in-law, Nan McCloy, Nell Henderson, and Sue McCloy and husband Thane; by several nieces, nephews, other family and many, many, friends.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Memorial Fund, Arnett, Okla.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 31, 2007 in the First Baptist Church, Arnett, Okla. with interment following in Harmon Cemetery. Services arranged by Shaw Funeral Home, Arnett, Okla. Online condolences may be made at shawfuneralhome.net.

Adefina “Fina” Barrientes

ROBSTOWN, TX - Adefina “Fina” Barrientes, 99, of Robstown, TX, died Thursday, July 19, 2007.

Funeral services were held Monday, July 23, 2007 at 2 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Robstown.

Fina was born in Alice, TX on October 26, 1908 and was a long-time resident of Robstown, TX. She married Alberto Barrientes in Robstown, TX. She was a homemaker and life-long member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband Alberto Barrientes; two daughters, Eloisa Avalos of Robstown and Angelita Viallreal of San Antonio; and one son, Raul of Barrientes of Robstown.

Survivors include one son, Antonio Barrientes of San Antonio; three daughters, Rosa Rojas of Spearman, Emily Cuellar of Stephenville, TX and Isabelle Barrientes of Robstown, TX; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.

Billie June Hanks Day

SAN ANGELO, TX - Billie June Hanks Day, 78 died on July 31, 2007 at her home in San Angelo, Texas.

June was born on July 6, 1929 at McCamey, Texas to Herman and Bonita “Nete” Hanks. She spent her early years in several West Texas and Panhandle towns, including McCamey, Crane, Kermit and Pampa. She met Glenn Day upon his return from U.S. Navy service during World War II. They were married in Pampa on October 24, 1948. Glenn and June raised two sons in Pampa and in Spearman, Texas. June worked as a bank teller, then as a bookkeeper in both the Hansford County Tax Office and the Spearman ISD Business Office. In the First Baptist Church of Spearman, she helped establish and coordinate the church’s prayer ministry, and she taught an Adult Ladies Sunday school class for more than 30 years. Since moving to Baptist Memorials of San Angelo in 1998, she and Glenn have been members of First Baptist Church.

June is survived by her husband, Glenn Day of San Angelo, Texas; son and daughter-in law, Carrol and Charlotte Day of Houston, Texas; son and daughter-in-law Randy and Jody Day of Ft. Stockton, Texas, grandchildren: Collin and Kristin Day, Nick and Carissa Vann and Connor Day of Houston, Texas; Wayne and Rachel Nix of Brownwood, Texas; Armando and Jessica Ontiveros of Fort Stockton, Texas; Emily, Sarah, Nathan and Natalie Day of Fort Stockton, Texas; great-grandchildren Elijah Nix of Brownwood, Texas; sister and brother-in-law Mary Lou and Eugene Hogan of Midland, Texas; brother and sister-in-law H.A. Hanks Jr. and Jean Hanks of Andrews, Texas; brother Jack Hanks of Wellington, Colorado; special friend Mabel Crumbly of San Angelo and by a host of nieces and nephews.

June was deeply loved and admired by her family and friends. She lived a life of Christian devotion to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and, through her life; many were blessed by knowing her.

Visitation will be 6-8p.m. Thursday August 2, 2007 at Johnson’s Funeral Home. Memorial service will be held 10a.m. Friday August 3, 2007 at the Chapel of First Baptist Church, San Angelo. Burial will take place at Lawnhaven Cemetery, San Angelo. Memorial gifts may be given to Angelo Vista Care or your Favorite charity. (www.VistaCare.com)

Raymond Barnes

SPEARMAN - Raymond Barnes, 48, died Saturday, July 21, 2007.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Faith Lutheran Church with the Rev. Beverly Cook officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mr. Barnes was born Nov. 2, 1958, in Knoxville, Tenn. He married Cindy Bowman on March 21, 1985, in Spearman.

Survivors include his wife, Cindy Barnes; his mother, Mary Barnes of Spearman; three brothers, Jr. Barnes of Dallas, Doug Barnes and wife Shannon of Spearman and Mike Barnes and wife Jean of Amarillo; and four sisters, Kay Rowlan and husband Jon of Waka, Hope Moore and husband Terry of Guymon, Okla., Lee Schubert and John of Hardesty, Okla., and Ann Rook and husband Kevin of Dumas.

Thomas Isaiah "Ti" Harbour II

SPEARMAN - Thomas Isaiah "Ti" Harbour II, 32, formerly of Spearman, died Friday, July 13, 2007.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lieb Cemetery near Morse in Hutchinson County. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mr. Harbour was born Feb. 14, 1975, in Spearman. He married Sarah Sanger on Dec. 27, 1996, in Spearman.

He was an installation technician, installing oil field communications. He loved hunting, fishing, four wheeling and camping in the mountains. He attended Trinity Church in McLean.

Survivors include his wife, Sarah Harbour of McLean; three daughters, Serena May Harbour, Mollie Jana' Harbour and Kaydee Pearl Harbour, all of McLean; his father, Curtis Harbour of Spearman; his mother, Shirley Harbour of McLean; a brother, Alvin Harbour of Amarillo; his grandparents, Ira and Ouida Harbour of Spearman; his grandmother, Ruth McLain of McLean; and two sisters.

The family suggests memorials be to a fund to benefit the family in care of Bank of Commerce, 201 N. Main McLean, TX 79057 or First State Bank, P.O. Box 247, Spearman, TX 79081.

John H. Taylor

DUMAS - John H. Taylor, 74, died Saturday, July 14, 2007.

Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in First Assembly of God. Private family burial will be in Dumas Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Dumas.

Mr. Taylor was born June 22, 1933, in Afton to Virgil E. Taylor and Lola B. Morris. He married Lola M. Hiberd on March 8, 1953, in Matador.

Survivors include his wife; four sons, Tom Taylor of Redondo Beach, Calif., Johnny Taylor of Amarillo, Ricky Taylor of Dumas and Tim Taylor of Spearman; three sisters, Kathy Stewart, Sally Perkins and Jeannie Parsons, all of Dumas; a brother, Jackie Taylor of Levelland; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Louise Heddins

GRUVER – Alice Louise Heddins, 75, passed away Wednesday, July 4th, 2007 in Liberal, Kansas.

The daughter of Claire (Griffin) and J.L. Coffey, she was born May 16, 1932 in Crosbyton, Texas. Louise graduated from Melrose, New Mexico High School with the Class of 1950. She was united in marriage to Don Heddins on August 20, 1978 in Friona, Texas.

The Heddins made their home in Gruver where Louise was active in her church and community. She was a member of First Baptist Church, a member of the Red Hat Club and TOPS. Louise had a passion for caring for others, while being a devoted Hospice Volunteer. She enjoyed painting and selling Premier Design Jewelry in her spare time. Louise loved spending time at their cabin in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Survivors include her husband, Don Heddins of the home in Gruver; her children, Jerry Hawkins and wife, Donna of Logan, NM; Roy Hawkins and wife, Connie of Guymon, OK; Monty Hawkins and wife, Shelley of Perry, OK; Donna McCubbin and husband, Ray; Rhonda Smith; and Kristie Kennedy and husband, John all of Spearman, TX; James Heddins and wife, Michelle of Williston, FL; Tim Heddins and wife, Zenith of Hereford, TX. She is also survived by two brothers, Herman Coffey and wife, Thelma of Belen, NM and Leon Coffey and wife, Laura of Logan, NM; two sisters, Ollie May Henry of Big Spring, TX; and Wanda Richmond of Logan, NM; sisters-in-law, Lola Mae Coffey of Melrose, NM; Thelma Coffey of Clovis, NM; Jeanie Coffey of Cleburne, TX; Mary Scrivner of Ft. Myers, FL; brother-in-law, Bill Heddins of Neoga, IL; seventeen grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, one sister and a grandson.

Funeral services will be conducted on Monday afternoon, July 9th at 2:00 PM at the Gruver First Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Curry, pastor, officiating. Graveside services will be Tuesday morning, July 10th at 10:00 AM (Mountain Daylight Time) at the Melrose Cemetery with Rev. John Givens officiating. Services are under the care of Henson-Novak Funeral Directors of Guymon, Oklahoma.

Memorials may be given to the Hansford County Hospice , 707 Roland, Spearman, TX 79081 or the Sapello-Rociada Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 759, Rociada, NM 87742.

Calving Gex "Lad" Boothby
DUMAS - Calving Gex "Lad" Boothby, 52, died Thursday, June 21, 2007 in Wichita, Kan.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in North Plains Christian Church with Rusty Turner and Rollin Boothby officiating. Burial will be at 4 p.m. in Texhoma Cemetery in Texhoma, Okla. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Dumas.
Lad was born Nov. 19, 1954, in Guymon, Okla. He graduated from Texhoma High School and then Midwest Christian College. He earned a master degree from Texas A&M in Corpus Christi and later received his Ph.D.
He married Myra Myers on Aug. 8, 1999, in Canyon. Lad was a licensed professional counselor and minister at North Plains Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jewel "Julie" Jones.
Survivors include his wife, Myra Boothbye; four sons, Jeremy Lad Boothby and wife Maricruz of Amarillo, Heath Michael Boothby and wife Samantha of Conway, Ark, Adam Scott Boothby of Guymon, Okla., Bret Higginbotham and wife Brandy of Carrollton; two daughters, Heather Diane Boothby of Guymon and Shea Porter and husband Jerry of Canyon; his father, D.C. Boothby Jr. and his wife Delta of Texhoma, Okla.; three brothers Rick Harkins and wife Carmen and Randy Harkins and wife Teresa all of Chandler, Okla., Rod Harkins and wife Machell of Guymon; four sisters, Sue Clay and David Cann of Amarillo, Jane Trammell and husband Clif of Texhoma, Vicky Henderson of Gruver and Rhonda Hilderbrand and husband Kent of Midwest City, Okla.; and eight grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be to North Plains Christian Church, 702 Birge, Dumas, TX 79029.

Donald Victor Floyd

GRUVER - Donald Victor Floyd, 74, died Thursday, June 14, 2007.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Gruver United Methodist Church with the Rev. George Price and the Rev. Jerry Moore officiating. Burial will be in Gruver Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mr. Floyd was born Dec. 24, 1932, in Spearman. He married Elaine Daily on Jan., 18, 1953, and she died in 1992. He married Mavis Hart on June 1, 1999. He was a veteran of the Army, serving during the Korean conflict. He was a member of Gruver United Methodist Church.

Don was instrumental in installing state of the art coronary unit monitoring instruments at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock and Hansford Hospital in Spearman as well as many others.

Survivors include his wife, Mavis Floyd; two daughters, Donita Lusby and husband Ronnie of Spearman and Peggy Culp and husband Gary of Amarillo; a son, Mike Floyd and wife Suellen of Arlington; two stepdaughters, Kelley Richardson and husband Trace of Vega and Terri Breaux and husband Kevin of Austin; a stepson, Kevin Hart and wife Terry of Gruver; two brothers, Jerry Floyd and wife Shirley of Claude and J.D. Floyd of Salt Lake City; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be to Gruver United Methodist Church, 506 Broadway, Gruver, TX 79040; or Hansford Golf Club, P.O. Box 335, Spearman, TX 79081.

Larry Len Bonham

Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Gruver Cemetery with Mike Wilhelm officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mr. Bonham was born July 11, 1957, to Jimmy Joe and Bonnie Bonham in Burkburnett. He moved to Gruver in 1969 and was a member of Gruver Church of Christ. As a young man, Mr. Bonham worked at the Holt Farm and then as a gas attendant for Darrel Shelton. Later he worked for Mr. Shelton in the oil field.

Survivors include his parents of Gruver; two brothers, Jimmy Keith Bonham of Corpus Christi and Jeff Bonham of Gruver; a sister, Mary Nail of Amarillo; his nieces and nephews, Prissi, Jerry Don, and Austin Ingram, all of Borger, and Chelcie and Brice Bonham of Canyon.

Fena Joyce Frost

Fena Joyce Frost, 73, died Friday, June 8, 2007.

Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the First United Methodist Church, Spearman, with the Rev. Ken Cole, St. Stephen Methodist Church, Amarillo, and the Rev. Neely Landrum, First United Methodist Church and John Scott officiating. Burial will be in Hansford Cemetery by Boxwell Funeral Home.

Joyce was born September 9, 1933, to Harry Samuel and Grace Viola Bruner in Shamrock, Texas. She graduated from McLean High School in 1953 and moved to Amarillo to work and play professional basketball for Bob Dowell and the “Dowell’s Dolls.” Joyce along with her mother operated Wade’s Diner in Spearman for many years until Grace’s retirement in 1975. Many people in Spearman still remember their wonderful cooking. Joyce also worked for many years in the produce department at Lowes Grocery Store always having a smile on her face and willingness to help anyone. Joyce loved to bowl and participated in several bowling leagues along with some of her good friends. She was a member of the Church of Christ of Spearman. Joyce will be remembered for her great cooking and her sweet spirit.

Joyce married Gordon Keetch on July 21, 1956 and later married Harold J. Frost on April 15, 1972. Harold died April 20, 2000. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Grace Bruner, a brother, Bob Bruner, a sister, Betty Stephens and an infant daughter, Rhonda Joyce.

Survivors include: son Robbin Keetch and wife Lisa of Perryton and one daughter Tracie Burcham and husband Joey of Sublette, Kansas, four grandchildren, Brittany Yeary and husband Tyler, Lubbock, Laci Keetch, Perryton, Robyn Burcham and Weston Burcham both of Sublette, Kansas, two great-grandchildren, Jayden Rodriguez and Wyatt Yeary, one sister, Helen Melton and husband, Richard Melton, Spearman, one brother W.A. Bruner and wife Faye, Abilene and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family suggests memorials be to Hansford Hospice, 707 Roland, Spearman, Texas, 79081.

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.

“Rocky” Ronald John Antalek

Ronald John "Rocky" Antalek

Ronald "Rocky" Antalek was born March 29, 1932, to Frank R. and Elizabeth Hranek Antalek. After a long illness he passed peacefully from this life on May 30, 2007. Family and friends are deeply grateful to the Hayesville (KS) Healthcare Center and Trinity Hospice personnel who cared for Rocky and his needs with devoted attention. Rocky was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, stationed at Lackland AFB ('50-'51). He fell in love with Texas and after his discharge, remained in Texas, mainly Gruver. Other places he lived for a short time were Higgins, Pampa, Perryton, Bovina and Lubbock, returning only briefly to his place of birth, Endicott (NY) and to Buffalo (NY) where he grew into his teen years. In his later years, Rocky moved to Mobile (AL), his health deteriorated, so his son Terry moved him to Wichita (KS). He became a good mechanic and handyman, but Rocky's passion was music. He composed music and enjoyed playing the guitar and singing with friends. He touched many lives. Grandson, Micah preceded him in death.

Survivors include sons Ronnie Lee and wife Beverly of Spearman, Terry Lynn and wife Khrista of Wichita (KS), stepdaughters Brenda and husband Don Fielding of Plano (TX), and Tonya and husband Mike Yanke of Gruver (TX), and several grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers Robert and wife Mary Antalek of Bellevue, Ohio, Francis and wife Mary Jo Antalek of Toledo Ohio, sister, Mary Ann Geampa of Hamburg (NY), stepsister Gayle and husband Joseph Deskovich and stepbrother Gregory Antalek both of Lement (Ill). Several aunts and uncles, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews cherish his memory also along with the family of Todd and Ann Browning of Channing (TX) and many other friends.

There will be no formal services, as Rocky asked his remains be used for education.

The family request memorials be to a favorite charity.

Alice Faye Miller

SPEARMAN - Alice Faye Miller, 63, died Friday, June 1, 2007.

Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2007 in Hansford Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Elder officiating. Arrangements were by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mrs. Miller was born March 22, 1944, in Spearman. She married Bill L. Miller on February 9, 1957, in Raton, N.M.

She was a lifetime Spearman resident and a caregiver.

Survivors include her husband, Bill L. Miller; two daughters, Cynthia Burton of Spearman and Patricia Wyrick and husband James of Amarillo; a son, Billy L. Miller II and wife Martina of Spearman; three brothers, George Rex and wife Tina of Spearman, Gene Rex and wife Ada of Canadian and Ronald Rex and wife Joy of Pampa; two sisters, Brenda Vera and husband Johnny and Sybil Vera and husband Ruben, all of Spearman; a sister-in-law, Lola Durfey of Joplin, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and lots of friends.

The family suggests memorials be to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038-1131; or Hansford Hospice, 707 Roland, Spearman, TX 79081.

L.A. Williams

GRUVER - L.A. Williams, 81, died on Sunday, May 27, 2007.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at Gruver Cemetery with Gaylord Cook officiating. Interment will be under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mr. Williams was born on Octoer 3, 1925 in Reynolds County, Texas. He married Farene Odom on August 23, 1946 in Borger. He was a farmer and a veteran of Navy and World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Farene, of the home; two sons, Morris Williams of Payson, Az and Neal Williams of Gruver; a daughter, Brenda Henderson of Freising, Germany; a sister, Jackie Smith of Granbury; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

The family reqeusts memorials be to Hansford Hospice or Hansford Manor, 707 Roland, Spearman TX 79081.

Cleta Copenhaver Casdorph

GRUVER - Cleta Copenhaver Casdorph, 81, died on Sunday, May 20, 2007.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 11 a.m. in the Church of Christ in Gruver with Gaylord Cook officiating. Interment will be in Gruver Cemetery under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home.

Cleta was born on April 1, 1926 in Sayre, Oklahoma. She married Charley Adam Casdorph on September 28, 2946 in Sayre, OK.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ in Gruver.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rollie and Dollie Copenhaver, and her husband, Charley, in 1993.

Survivors include two sons, Charley Casdorph, Jr. and Rex Casdorph, both of Gruver; three daughters, Brenda Pratt of Gruver and Judy Martin and Renee McWhirter, both of Dalhart; a sister, Nadie Burks of Amarillo; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

The family requests memorials be to Hansford Hospice, 707 S. Roland, Spearman TX 79081 or the American Cancer Society, 3915 Bell, Amarillo TX 79109.

Ruby Collingsworth

PERRYTON - Ruby Collingsworth, 83, died Monday, May 14, 2007.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Holt school house, 13 miles south of Spearman on FM 281 and three miles west, with Dwain Read officiating. Burial will be in Holt Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton.

Mrs. Collingsworth was born March 1, 1924, in Hutchinson County. She married Tip Collingsworth on Nov. 29, 1944, in Oklahoma.

Survivors include a son, Bruce Collingsworth of Arlington; a daughter, Mary Helen Coates of Perryton; two brothers, Ervin Lamb of Tucumcari, N.M., and Bob Lamb of Stephenville; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchldren.

The family suggests memorials be to Holt Cemetery, in care of Mary Fern Terry, 906 Bernice, Spearman, TX 79081; or Museum of the Plains, 1200 N. Main, Perryton, TX 79070.

Barbara Bess O'Rear Replogle

PERRYTON - Barbara Bess O'Rear Replogle, 74, died Friday, May 11, 2007.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Terry Danley officiating. Burial will be in Ochiltree Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton.

Mrs. Replogle was born March 31, 1933, in Wellington to Wallace and Katie O'Rear. She was school nurse in Perryton for 24 years. She worked at Sanford and Ochiltree General Hospitals as a registered nurse.

She was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. She was proud of all her grandchildren and their many accomplishments.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Max Replogle, her parents, two brothers, Junior and S.A. O'Rear and a sister, Dortha Cheatham.

Survivors include a daughter, Tina Clyburn and husband Craig of Spearman; two sons, Dan and Jeanette Replogle of Clovis, N.M., and Mark and Gina Replogle of Denton; a brother, William O'Rear of Wellington; two sisters, Margie Uselton of Wellington and Marie Hammes of Rowlett; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

The family suggests memorials be to Ochiltree Senior Citizens Center, P.O. Box 738, Perryton, TX 79070, Perry Memorial Library, 22 S.E. 5th, Perryton, TX 79070 or Perryton Activity Center, 1201 S.W. 15th Perryton, TX 79070.

Gordon Harold Cummings

AMARILLO - Gordon Harold Cummings, 73, of Amarillo, died Thursday, May 10, 2007.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. with the Rev. Ken Cole, retired Methodist minister, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens.

Mr. Cummings was born Jan. 18, 1934, to Littleton and Ruth Cummings. He graduated from Guymon High School in 1951, and from Oklahoma State A&M in 1957. He served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Suisun from 1952-1954, and served in the Reserves until January 7, 1960. He owned Cummings Refrigeration in Spearman from April 1962 until he retired in 1999. He worked for the City of Amarillo for five years.

He was an avid fisherman and loved his family and his work.

We would like to thank Dr. Zorsky and all of his staff for all of their care and support.

He was preceded in death by his father, Littleton Harold Cummings; and a sister, Donna Gaye Thompson.

Survivors include his mother, Ruth Burnett of Dumas; his wife, Rose Cummings; two sons, Doug Cummings and wife Linda of Spearman and David Cummings of Amarillo; two daughters, D'Ann Peterson and husband Mark of Guymon and Penny Turner and husband Brent of Boise City, Okla; and six grandchildren, Chris Cummings and wife Laura of Harper, Kan., Andrew Cummings and wife Denise of Alexandria, Va., Cherlynn Thompson of Tulsa, Okla., Clayton Thompson of Gruver, Denton Turner and Seth Turner, both of Boise City, Okla.

The family suggests memorials be to The Veterans Medical Center, 6010 W. Amarillo Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106 or the American Cancer Society, 3915 S. Bell St., Amarillo TX 79109.

Denny Ray Brewer

WAKA - Denny Ray Brewer, 42, formerly of Waka, died Tuesday, May 1, 2007.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, in First Christian Church in Spearman with the Rev. Jim Reeves officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mr. Brewer was born Nov. 3, 1964, in Pampa. He lived in Albuquerque, N.M., moving from Lubbock. He was a construction worker.

Denny grew up in Waka, and attended grade school through middle school there. He played sports but loved playing basketball for the Waka Cubs. He later attended high school in Spearman. One of his mentors was Mrs. Marsha Murphy.

Some of his favorite hobbies were arrowhead hunting, fishing, hunting and drawing and painting. One of his treasured memories was going to Canada to fish with his dad. He loved his family and his son, Cyrus. He was an outstanding artist, always making different types of artwork.

Our brother, son, nephew, cousin and friend will be greatly missed. Our comfort is knowing he is now with our father.

Survivors include his parents, Ray and Sandy Brewer of Lake Texoma, Texas; a son, Cyrus Allen Brewer of Wichita, Kan.; two sisters, Denies McElroy and husband Leo of Spearman and Cathy Schick; a brother, Michael Dean "Deno" Brewer of Dallas; three nieces, Jenna McElroy of Canyon, Harley Brewer and Kayla Brewer; and two nephews, Kade Turner and Rhiley Turner.

Donnie Hill

Guymon, Oklahoma – Donnie Hill, 56, passed away Sunday evening, May 6th, 2007 at his home.

The son of Ruby Jane (Peterson) and Clifford Raymond Hill, he was born June 8, 1950 in Guymon. He was baptized into the Christian faith on July 30, 1950 at the Oslo Lutheran Church and was confirmed there on May 23, 1965. Donnie graduated from Gruver High School with the Class of 1968. He was united in marriage to Carol Ann Seil Weippert on August 3, 2003 at Oslo Lutheran Church.

Donnie Hill was many things. He was a master craftsman and was honored with his life size sculpture of “The Plainsman” at the entrance of Oklahoma Panhandle State University in Goodwell. He was an artist, a skilled carpenter, an avid sportsman, and a talented musician. He was a fiddler for the not-so-famous band, Soggy Bottom Boys. He was also a lifelong University of Texas Longhorn fan. Donnie loved life and lived it to the fullest. His family, friends, church and faith were what mattered.

He is survived by his wife, Carol; parents, Ruby and Clifford Hill of Guymon; daughter, Kelli Hill Blad and husband, Michael Blad of Stillwater, OK; a son, Bobby Fields of Tulsa, OK; two step-daughters, Catie Weippert of the home; and Tiffany Weippert Brzara and husband, Rich Brzara and their children, Joshua and Alyssa of Chicago, IL; one step-son, Dane Weippert of the home; a sister, Judy Hill Larch and husband, Paul Larch of Colorado Springs, CO; and two grandsons, Braedy and Brett Fields of Guymon.

His grandparents preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be Thursday morning, May 10th at 10:30 AM at Oslo Lutheran Church with Pastor Arlan Lloyd officiating. Interment will follow in Oslo Cemetery by Henson-Novak Funeral Directors of Guymon.

Visitation will be Wednesday from noon to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to the Oslo Lutheran Church, c/o Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, OK 73942.

Homero Munoz

SPEARMAN - Homero Munoz, 23, died Sunday, May 6, 2007.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 10, 2007 in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Jose Gomez officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Homero was born on May 7, 1983 in Spearman. He was a manager at Nacho’s Restaurant in Amarillo and a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Spearman. He was a 2002 graduate of Spearman High School, and was a student at West Texas A&M University.

Survivors include his parents, Armando and Hortencia Munoz of Spearman; four brothers and their wives, Eugene and Randa Munoz of Perryton, Luis and Patricia Munoz of Canyon, Armando, Jr. and Stephanie Munoz of Canyon and Gerardo and Lisa Munoz of Spearman; a sister and her husband, Maria and Damon Sibley of Spearman; a grandfather, Eulalio Munoz of Hancock, TX.

The family requests memorials be to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 901 S. Roland, Spearman TX 79081.

Bob Shill

GRUVER - Bob Shill, 78, died Monday, May 7, 2007.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2007 in Gruver Cemetery with the Rev. George Price officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Bob was born on August 11, 1928 in Birmingham, Alabama. He married Sue Miller on October 11, 1986 in Perryton. He was a pump technician and a member of the Methodist Church. He worked for HRM (a division of Halliburton) for many years.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Margaret Shill, and a brother, Claude Shill, Jr.

Survivors include his wife, Sue Shill, of Gruver; a daughter, Kathleen Dunlap of Birmingham. Alabama and a son, Bob Shill, Jr., of Birmingham, Alabama; two stepdaughters, Tonni Vanke of Gruver and Brenda Fielding of Plano; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

The family requests memorials to: Hansford Manor, 707 S. Roland, Spearman TX 79081.

Elmon "Jake" Jacobs

SPEARMAN - Elmon "Jake" Jacobs, 88, died Saturday, May 5, 2007.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2007 in Hansford Cemetery with Mike Nixon officiating. Arrangements were by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Mr. Jacobs was born Jan. 3, 1919, near Elmwood, Okla. He married Alteena Harvey in 1955, in Woodward, Okla. She died in 1992. He married Helen Spalding in 1995 in Pampa. He was a 1935 graduate of Spearman High School and an army veteran of World War II.

Mr. Jacobs is a member of Jehovahs Witness Church in Perryton. He was employed by Spearman Post Office for 18 years, serving 11 years as postmaster and retired in 1976.

Elmon was an avid gardner and was a purple martin enthusiast with 50 pairs nesting in his backyard

Survivors include his wife, Helen Jacobs; five grandchildren, Jeff Jacobs and wife Ginger of Spiro, Okla., Jennifer Maddox and husband Ricky of Fort Smith, Ark., Tom Bowman and wife Cheryl of Denver, Dian Oakes and husband Steven of Allen and Mike Pack and wife Teresa of Spearman; nine great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Ledru Jacobs of Denver and Jerry Jacobs of Gonzales.

The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity.

"J.R." James Roy Austin

CHILDRESS - "J.R." James Roy Austin, 62, died Saturday, May 5, 2007.

Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2007 in Childress Cemetery with the Rev. Kerry Wood of Childress and the Rev. Neely Landrum of Spearman officiating. Arrangements were by Johnson Funeral Home.

James Roy was born Feb. 8, 1945, in Childress County to Roy Buford and Mary Crawford Austin.

J.R. was a cowboy who farmed and was appreciated for his laid back disposition and dry sense of humor. He was a member of First Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include a sister, Mary Ann Lasater and husband Jack of Spearman; two nieces, Laci Murray and husband Bobby of Amarillo and Mendy Riggins and husband Chad of Lubbock; a nephew, Cass Lasater of Spearman; and special friends, Ted Jones and wife Lisa of Childress.

The family suggests memorials be to Meals on Wheels.

Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Charlie Alexander "C.A." Davis Jr.

GRUVER - Charlie Alexander (C.A.) Davis, Jr., passed away Thursday, May 3, 2007 at the Hansford Hospice in Spearman, Texas.

The son of Thelma (Kegans) and Charlie Alexander Davis, he was born April 8, 1930 in Gruver, Texas. C.A. was a Veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Air Force from 1951-1954. He was united in marriage to Geraldine O’Brien on December 31, 1953 in St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada. C.A. returned with his bride to Hansford County where he was involved in farming and ranching. He recently joined Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Spearman, Texas.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Gerry Davis of the home; his daughter, Barbara Stavlo and husband Paul; three sons, Bob Davis and wife, Cathy; Buster Davis and wife, Krista; all of Gruver; and Wayne Davis and wife, Brenda of Canyon, Texas. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, Charlie and Sammie Stavlo; Nathan Kirk; Michaela, Blaise, Luke, and Jobi Davis; Monte, Halee and Logan Davis; Joshua and Ben Shields and Whitney Brown; and great grandchildren, Alexander Davis, Andrew Shields, Ashton and Catch Brown; and more friends than you can shake a stick at.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two children, Christine Ann and John Brien; two sisters, Rosalie Cator and Vera May (Tubby) Hays; and two brothers, Warren Davis and Jim Davis.

Graveside services were Saturday afternoon, May 5th at 2:00 p.m. at the Gruver Cemetery with Father Jose Gomez officiating. Services were under the care of Henson-Novak Funeral Directors of Guymon.

The family has suggested that in lieu of flowers, memorial may be given to Hansford Hospice, 707 South Roland, Spearman, TX 79081.

Lenora Rivers Brown Stavlo

DUMAS - Lenora Rivers Brown Stavlo, 96, of Dumas, died Thursday, April 26, 2007.

Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2007 in First Baptist Church of Sunray with Philip Hilton, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Lane Memorial Cemetery in Sunray by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Dumas.

Lenora graduated from West Texas State Teachers College in 1929 and taught grades 1-4 at the Childress school, west of Tulia, until she married Arthur B. Stavlo on June 8, 1932, in Stratford. He preceded her in death in 1983. She was a devout Christian and a member of First Baptist Church of Sunray, where she served as director of the junior department for 19 years. She will be missed dearly by all those who knew her.

Survivors include a son, Leon Stavlo of Sunray; a daughter, Sally Hill of Sunray; a granddaughter, LeaAnne Harris of Sunray; a great-grandson, Philip Haydn Harris of Sunray; several nieces and nephews; and two sisters-in-law.

The family suggests memorials be to First Baptist Church of Sunray, P.O. Box 550 Sunray, TX 79086 or the Britain Memorial Library Fund. 118 E. Fifth, Sunray, TX 79086.