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.
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.
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. | |
