Kathleen Hightower

Kathleen Hightower, age 87, of Dodson, Texas, died Saturday, May 11, 2013 in Wellington, Texas.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the Dodson Church of the Nazarene, with Rev. Al Mixon, pastor officiating. Burial will be in Dodson Cemetery by Adams Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were men of the Dodson Nazarene Church.

Kathleen was born on July 26, 1925 in Bynum, Texas to Thomas and Elizabeth Treadaway Keeton. She married Garland Hightower on Aug. 17, 1948 in Fort Worth, Texas. He died in 2006.

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

Kathleen was a member of the Dodson Church of the Nazarene where she served as church secretary for many years and helped with funeral dinners also for many years.

She is survived by her son, Tommy Hightower and his wife, Ramona. of Dodson; a daughter, Glenda Sena and her husband, David, of Black Forest, Col.; four grandchildren: Tim Hightower, of Childress, Texas, Zach Hightower of Dodson, Jared Caswell and Amelita, of Westminster, Col. and Crysta Mayhan and Rance, of Hillsboro, Ohio; and 5 great grandchildren.

The family suggests that memorials be made to the Dodson Nazarene Church Youth Group or the Dodson Cemetery.
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Bill Blackburn

Services for William Jackson Blackburn were held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 26 at First Baptist Church of Childress with Pastor Chad King officiating. Interment was in Childress Cemetery.

Bill died Wednesday, April 23, in Memphis.

He was born October 23, 1942 in Seymour to A.L. and Gladys Blackburn.

Bill attended Amarillo High School and Happy High School and was a graduate of West Texas A&M University. He was a Marine.

He married Carol Clem “Clemi” Higley, of Childress, on April 17, 1964 in Amarillo.

Bill worked in business in Childress, Amarillo, Lubbock and again in Childress.

He was active civically and served as president of the Childress Rotary Club, president of the Childress Chamber of Commerce, president of the Childress Jaycees. He was Rotary Man of the Year, a member of the Childress County Historical Museum Board and a Mason. He also played Santa Claus for the annual Treasure Hunt in Childress for a number of years.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, wife Clemi and a brother, Gary Blackburn, of Lubbock.

Survivors include a daughter, Shawn Stone and husband Cal, of Edmond, Okla., a son, Chris Blackburn and wife Sharon, of Childress; three grandchildren, Samantha Stone, Jackson Blackburn and Sutton Hawk Blackburn; a sister, Charlene Cole of Amarillo, a brother, Jimmy Blackburn of Idalou; and seven nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.



Quinda Jean Miller

Quinda Jean Miller, age 70 of Fairview, Okla., was called home on April 19, 2013 after a long struggle with illness.

Memorial services for Quinda will be held May 4 at 2 p.m. at the Mennonite Brethren Youth Building in Fairview.

A celebration of her life will be shared in Glen Rose, Texas during the Belew family reunion at the end of May. Arrangements are by the Fairview Funeral Home, Inc.

Quinda was born to the late Mary Francis Poff and Jack Patterson on December 27, 1942.

She was raised by her mother, Mary and step-father, Arthur Belew from the age of 6 until she married.

Quinda loved the Lord, family and friends. She married Elmer Doyle Winegeart on January 19, 1958 and began a family.

She celebrated her birthday in 1973 with the union of marriage to Max Leroy Miller. With this marriage she was blessed with four step-children, Elizabeth Miller of Watonga, Okla.; Max and Kristy Miller of Geary, Okla.; Marc and Sheila Miller of Watonga; and Ethel Leann Sayers of Greenfield, Okla.

Quinda had several hobbies she enjoyed before her illness progressed.

She enjoyed gardening, reading, playing games, rock collecting and watching and recording movies to share with family. Science fiction was her favorite and she was quite the history buff.

She is survived by daughter Mary Rodriquez and husband Rick of Glen Rose; son Ricky Winegeart of Marshall, Okla.; son Terry Winegeart and wife Mylee of Fairview; daughter Sherry Buford and husband Robert of Ames, Okla.; daughter Debra Button and husband Lance of Fairview; 22 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; brothers Tom Belew, Leroy Belew, Donny Belew, Kenneth Patterson and Alton Belew; sisters Betty Langford and Patty Robertson; and numerous loving relatives and friends.

Quinda was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Evelyn Jarvis, Janice Durfeldt and Linda Belew; and step grandson, Robert Sayers.

Quinda is now at the Oklahoma University of Science. She generously donated her body to science and is now educating scholars about the devastation of the diseases of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder and Congestive Heart Failure.

The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for her during her illness.

Donations in remembrance of Quinda may be made to Fairview Fellowship Home Library Fund, 605 East State Road, Fairview, OK 73737.



Bill F. “Willie” Johnson

Bill F. “Willie” Johnson, age 73 of Fort Worth, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013 in Fort Worth.

Services were held at 11 a.m. on March 13 at West Freeway Church of Christ. Interment was held at Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 12 at Greenwood Funeral Home.

Bill was born on December 10, 1939 in Wellington. He graduated from WHS in 1958.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Johnson.


Survivors include his wife, Shirley Johnson; his mother, Wilda Johnson; his sons, Billy Johnson and wife Diane and Kenneth Wright; his daughters, Kristy McLain and husband Darrell and Kimberly Morse; seven grandchildren; his brothers, Wayne Johnson and wife Jenene and Gerald Johnson and wife Ann; and numerous nieces and nephews.



Marie Snyder

Marie Snyder, age 90 of Wellington, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013.

Services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at the First Christian Church with Larry Haddock, minister, officiating. Graveside services were at 4 p.m. in Masonic Cemetery at Seymour, Texas. Arrangements were by Adams Funeral Home of Wellington.

Pallbearers were Johnny Taber, Bobby Taber, Jeff Powell, Greg Baker, Matt Baker and Kyle Baker.

Marie Praytor Snyder was born January 1, 1923 in Seymour to T. J. “Jeff” Praytor, Jr. and Mary “Lula” Dozier Praytor. She married Carl G. Snyder in Seymour on November 27, 1941.

Carl and Marie were blessed with three daughters, Terry Jetter and husband Richard of Lubbock, Linda Powell and husband Tommy of Wellington and Carol Baker and husband Charlie of Lorena. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Johnny Taber, Bobby Taber, Lisa Powell Walker, Jeff Powell, Kristi Pearcy Buggy, Greg Baker, Matt Baker, and Kyle Baker. This group presented Marie with 16 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren.
Marie lived most of her life in Seymour except for a few years during World War II when Carl was working in defense plants and was in the US Army in California and Colorado. Carl and Marie owned and operated Carl Snyder Electric in Seymour for over 40 years. They did some traveling before Carl lost his battle with cancer in July, 1987.

Marie enjoyed quilting and made about a hundred quilts and gave them to her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling with tour groups. In October of 2004, at the age of 81, Marie decided she should move to be near one of her daughters because of her failing health. She chose to move to Parkview Manor in Wellington which was two blocks from her daughter Linda and Tommy Powell. She was very happy at her new home.

Marie was an active member of First Baptist Church in Seymour and a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class. After moving to Wellington she attended First Christian Church with Linda and Tommy as long as she was able.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Turner Praytor; three half brothers, Roy Praytor, Bill Praytor and E.L. Allison; and several nephews.

The family requests that memorials be to Seymour Cemetery Association, PO Box 562, Seymour TX 76380 or to the charity of your choice.

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Amelia Morgan Goodrow

Amelia Rose Morgan Goodrow, age 69 of Wellington, died Saturday, April 6, 2013 in Wellington.

Celebration of life services were at 10 a.m. April 8 at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Tory Giddens, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Memorial Gardens Cemetery by Adams Funeral Home.

Amelia was born October 20, 1943 in Wellington to Raymond C. Morgan, Sr. and Jewell O’Briant Morgan. She graduated as valedictorian of the Quail High School Class of 1961. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1967 from West Texas A&M University.

She retired from the Levi Strauss Co. as the Quality Control Manager of the eastern region after 30 years of service. Amelia was a receptionist at Adams Funeral Home.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Amelia was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Raymond C. Morgan, Jr. and Sam Dick Morgan.

She is survived by her lifelong partner, Bruce Goodrow of Rogersville, Tenn.; her niece, Marianne Hill of Fort Worth; and a stepson, Mitchell Brown of Fort Worth.

Pallbearers were Dan Henard, Jr., Larry Henard, Andy Henard, Jimmy Morgan, Don Morgan, Tony Hil and Wendell Roberts.

The family received friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The family suggests memorials to First Baptist Church, 1106 15th St., Wellington TX 79095; the Wellington Opportunity Center, PO Box 122, Wellington TX 79095; or Wellington Cemetery Association, PO Box 321, Wellington TX 79095.

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Richard Allen Mauldin

Richard Mauldin, age 69 of Oklahoma City, Okla., died April 6, 2013 in Oklahoma City.

Richard was born September 18, 1943 to Iva Belle and Hubert Mauldin in Orange, Texas. He was a 1962 graduate of Wellington High School in Wellington, Texas and a 1968 graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in Veterinary Medicine. 

Richard practiced medicine in Oklahoma City for 44 years. For the last 30 years he owned and operated Hillcrest Animal Hospital. He was always on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine, practicing acupuncture and laser therapy. He was very proud of his hospital staff and enjoyed working with Corey, Daniela and Sonia.

Richard was an active member of Southern Hills Baptist Church. He enjoyed piloting smaller aircraft when he was young and spending time with his family and friends at their ranch in Texas. Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing and cooking. Richard met his wife Joyce while attending Wellington High School. They were married in 1965. 

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Mauldin; a son, Jeff Mauldin, wife Keri and son Carson, and a daughter, Jamie Mauldin, husband Jeff Barnes, son Cale and daughter Rylan of Bixby, Okla.; a brother, Charles Mauldin and wife Cathy of Bridgeport, Texas; his father in law, John Holton, of Wellington; sister in laws Nancy Carter and husband Mickey of Omaha, Texas, Linda Mitchell of Wellington, brother in law Johnny Holton and wife Cindy of Wellington, and Brent and Melissa Foard of Memphis, Texas; and many nieces and nephews. 

The family would like to thank all of their friends near and far who offered support during this time. A memorial service celebrating Richard’s life was held at 2 p.m. in the afternoon on April 10.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Earlywine YMCA, 11801 S. May, Oklahoma City, OK 73170 or Wounded Warriors Project at woundedwarriorproject.org. 

Services are under the direction of Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuary at South Lakes, 4000 SW 119th Steet in Oklahoma City. 

Lacey Ky-Ann Green

Lacey Ky-Ann Green, age 17 of Wellington, died Saturday, March 16, 2013.

Services were at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Agan of Iowa and Larry Haddock, minister of the First Christian Church, officiating. Arrangements were by Adams Funeral Home.

Lacey was born on April 18, 1995 in Childress to Mike and Diana Lindsey Green.

She was a senior at Granite High School in Granite, Okla. where she was a cheerleader and played on the softball team. She had attended school at Wellington, Shamrock, Fort Elliot and Samnorwood.
She was a member of the First Christian Church.

Lacey was preceded in death by her grandfather, Bill Lindsey.

Survivors include her mother, Diana Lindsey-Torres of Wellington; her father, Mike Green of Granite; a brother, Patric Green of Granite; a sister, Kayla Michelle Green of Granite; her grandparents, Jerry and Nancy Adair of Wellington and John and Martha Green of Granite; and two aunts, DeJon Howard and George of Clarendon and Danielle Morgan and Scott of Amarillo.

The family received friends at the funeral home on March 19 from 6 until 8 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the cheerleader fund or the softball fund at Granite High School, 507 West 6th Street, Granite OK 73547.

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Jeaunell Lacy Aaron

Jeaunell Lacy Aaron, age 77 of Burkburnett, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013 in Burkburnett, Texas.

A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. on March 16 at First Baptist Church in Burkburnett with Pastor Lamoin Champ officiating. Prior to the memorial service, interment was at 9:20 a.m. at Burkburnett Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home of Burkburnett.

Jeaunell was born July 22, 1935 in Wellington to Dennis and Rene Hartman Lacy. She graduated from Quail High School in 1952. She married Jack Aaron on January 3, 1953.

Jeaunell and Jack moved to Oklahoma City in 1953. The couple moved back home to Wellington in 1956. In 1964, they moved to Burkburnett, where they lived and raised their three children.

She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Burkburnett for many years. Jeaunell was also a member of the University Study Club, various Bridge Clubs, and she enjoyed gathering with her “Lunch Bunch Friends.” Jeaunell was excellent in the areas of sewing, gardening, and needlework. She was a homemaker, who was also a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Dennis Lacy and Rene Hartman Lacy; and her husband Jack who passed away on June 10, 2012.

Survivors include her son, Randy Aaron and wife Anne of Wichita Falls; her daughters, Kris Garrison and husband Doug of Vernon and Kim Heptner and husband Curtis of Burkburnett; a sister, Joan Delisle of Plano; her grandchildren, Denise Edson and husband Calvin, Aaron Garrison and wife Alyson, Ryan Heptner and wife Libba, Lacy Heptner, Drew Aaron, Michael Aaron and Jonathan Aaron; and her great grandchildren, Ella Kate Edson and Nixon Paisley Heptner.

Jeaunell was able to remain at home until her death, thanks to her loving and devoted caregivers.

Visitation was at Owens and Brumley Funeral home from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on March 15.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Burkburnett Building Fund; Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Rd., Wichita Falls TX 76310; Burkburnett Legacy Foundation, 807 8th St. Suite 750, Wichita Falls TX 76301; or to the Wichita Falls Community Foundation, 807 8th St. Suite 750, Wichita Falls TX 76301.

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Bernice Elizabeth Lemons
    
Bernice Elizabeth Lemons, age 98 of Wellington, died  Wednesday, March 6, 2013 in Amarillo.
    
Graveside services were at 2 p.m. March 9 in North Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Al Mixon, pastor of the Dodson Church of the Nazarene, officiating. Burial was in North Fairview Cemetery by Adams Funeral Home.
    
Bernice was born July 23, 1914 to George C. and Mona McClure Vaughan in Ben Franklin, Texas. She married Bill Lemons on October 28, 1933 in Soper, Okla. He died in 1996. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Rex Matlock; four brothers; and two sisters.
    
She was a homemaker.
    
Survivors include four sons, Chester Lemons of Ardmore, Okla., Walter Lemons of Wichita Falls, Odell Lemons of Hollis, Okla. and Gary Lemons of Wellington; two daughters, Wanda Estes and Mozell Matlock, both of Amarillo; 17 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren.
    
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Roy Hurshel Tyler
    
Roy Hurshel Tyler, age 89 of Olney, Texas, passed away March 6, 2013.
     
Hurshel began his life’s journey on October 8, 1923 in Dodson Texas. He grew up on the Tyler farm east of Wellington. 
    
He met his lifelong mate, Mildred Stafford in Wellington and they were united in marriage in 1942. Their union lasted for 68 years and blessed them with four children, Bill Tyler and wife Jan of Olney, Marsha Leeper and husband Dennis of Mustang, Okla., Kathy Mauldin and husband Charles of Bridgeport, and Mike Tyler of Wellington, all of which produced an additional blessing of eight grandchildren and 19 great grand children. 
    
Hurshel was a successful businessman, inventor and a pioneer in the cable television industry. He enjoyed visiting with friends or strangers, and always had memories from the past to share with everyone.
    
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arvil Guy “A.G.” Tyler and Mildred Allen Tyler; a brother, William Tyler; two sisters, Evelyn Faulkner and Dorma Lee Tyler; and a great granddaughter, Hannah Eubanks. 
    
Funeral services were March 11 at 10 a.m. at the Chapel of Lunn Funeral Home in Olney. Graveside services followed at Fairview Cemetery in Wellington at 3:30 p.m.
    
In lieu of flowers the family requests that you may make donations to Revitalize Olney Campaign, 12902 FM 2178, Olney TX 76374 or Hospice of Wichita Falls, PO Box 4804, Wichita Falls TX 76308.
    
Visitation was March 10 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
     
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Virgil Patterson

Virgil Patterson, age 77 of Wellington, died Monday, February 25, 2013 in Amarillo.

Services were at 2 p.m. March 1 at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Bart Patterson, pastor of Arpelar Church of the Nazarene and 4Cs Cowboy
Church, and the Rev. Tory Giddens, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements were by Collins, Johnson & Thornberry Funeral Directors of Wellington.

Virgil was born January 20, 1936 in Devine, Texas to Alford Clayton and Alma Marie Hartman Patterson. He was a 1954 graduate of Quail High School.

He married Genevieve Bartlett on November 12, 1954 in Tucumcari, N.M. He was a
farmer and rancher and attended the First Baptist Church.

Virgil was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Earl Patterson; and two brothersin-law, Gene Cook and P.J. White.

Survivors include his wife, Genevieve Patterson of Wellington;
a daughter, Pamela Sexton and husband Dennis of Wellington; a son, Bart Patterson and wife Shonna of Stewart, Okla.; two sisters, Rosa White of Wellington and Rita Chanslor and husband Jim of Tyler; two sisters in law, Delores Patterson of Wellington and Gwen Cook of Lubbock; five grandchildren, Candace Cudd and husband Douglas of Pearland, Denise Marshall and husband John of Wellington, Matthew Patterson and wife Ami of McAlester, Okla., Dustin Sexton and wife Jennifer of Hollis, Okla., and Micah Marie Patterson of Stewart, Okla.; six great grandchildren, Dakota Marshall, Bartlett Patterson, Connor Sexton, Logan Marshall, Audrey Cudd and Piper Cudd; a nephew, Kelly Cook of Fort Worth; and several more nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Dustin Sexton, John Marshall, Matthew Patterson, Douglas Cudd, Rod White and Pat White. The family received friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on February 28 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Wellington Cemetery Association, PO Box 321, Wellington TX 79095.

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Hughetta Lowe Roberts

Hughetta Lowe Roberts, age 89 of Big Spring, died Monday, February 25, 2013, in a local nursing home.
    
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. on February 28 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with her grandson, Pastor Gavin Reed, of Abingdon, Va., officiating. He was assisted by her son-in-law, Dean Marchant and Rev. John McCullough. Interment followed at Trinity Memorial Park.
    
Hughetta was born September 9, 1923 in Collingsworth County and married F. L. “Shorty” Roberts April 28, 1942 in Gould, Okla. He preceded her in death December 3, 1995.
    
Hughetta and Shorty moved to Big Spring in 1973 from Wellington. She served as organist at Berea Baptist Church and was employed there for over 25 years. She was a lifetime member of TOPS.
    
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Andy and Josie Lowe; a sister, Peggy Squyres; and a brother, Odie Lowe.
    
Survivors include three sons, Roland Roberts of Comanche, Neal Roberts and wife Kay of Big Spring and Ron Roberts and wife Debbie of Venice, Calif.; two daughters, Alvina Marchant and husband Dean of San Antonio and Cindy Reed and husband Kent of Camdenton, Mo.; 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.   
    
The family received friends from 5 to 6 p.m. February 27 at the funeral home.    
    
Arrangements were under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com



Brandon Scott Raines
    
Brandon Scott Raines, age 29 of Wellington died Thursday, February 28, 2013 in Oklahoma City.
    
Memorial services were held March 2 at the First United Methodist Church in McLean with Rev. Thacker Haynes, pastor, officiating.
    
Brandon was born June 29, 1983 in Wellington to Scott Curtis and Evelyn Gragson Raines. He attended school in Wellington and Round Rock before pursuing his dream of music full time.
    
In 1998 he won the Stevie Ray Vaughan guitar contest in Austin. He was honored as the Best New Acoustic Artist in Oklahoma in 2012. His band BR3 made the second round of the regional Grammy Live contests. He had completed 12 songs for an album that was to be recorded next month. J J Alley Records signed BR3 on a one album deal for 2013.
    
He was a well known entertainer in the Oklahoma City Brick Town area. He played with Pine Top Perkins, one of the Chicago Blues piano players and Monty Montgomery, an outstanding guitarist.
    
Brandon was preceded in death by his mother Evelyn Gragson Raines; his grandmother, Laurine Whittington Gragson; and his uncle, William Grant Gragson.
    
He is survived by his father, Scott Raines of Oklahoma City; his sister, Sasha Maxwell and husband Jason of Amarillo; his grandparents, Sam and Linda Haynes of McLean and Willie Gragson of Wellington; aunts and uncles, Lynn and Laura Gragson Mays of Wellington, Thacker and Sharon Haynes of McLean, Sally Carter of Dallas, Kathy Duniven of Fort Worth, and Tex and Dollie Buckhaults of Clarendon; and cousins, Erica and David Henderson of Leander and Jeff and Julia Eigenmann of Canyon.
    
The family suggests that memorials be made to the Wellington Cemetery Association, PO Box 321, Wellington TX 79095.
    
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Cecil C. Berryman
    
Cecil C. Berryman, age 72 of Wellington, died Wednesday, February 27, 2013 in Wellington.
    
Memorial services were at 2 p.m. March 2 at Adams Funeral Chapel with Rev. R.L. Hunnicutt, pastor of the Victory Temple Full Gospel Church, officiating.
    
Cecil was born July 10, 1940 to Samuel and Wilma Lou Fuson Berryman in Wellington. He married Debbie Hicks on October 12, 1999 in Wellington.
    
Cecil was a retired custodian of Wellington Elementary School. He was a member of the Victory Temple Full Gospel Church.
    
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Cary Lynn Berryman; and two brothers, Sammy Berryman and Richard Berryman.
    
Survivors include his wife Debbie of Wellington; a step daughter, Bambi Duke and husband Jason of Amarillo; a brother, Gary Russell of Garland; two sisters in law, Eileen Berryman and Vera Berryman, both of Hereford; and three step grandchildren.
    
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Dorothy Margaret Green
    
Dorothy Margaret Green, age 88 of Hollis, formerly of Wellington, passed away Monday, February 18, 2013 at Colonial Manor Two, in Hollis, Okla.
    
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. February 22 at the Church of the Nazarene in Hollis with Pastor Jim Fishback officiating. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery in Wellington under the direction of Harmon County Funeral Home.
    
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Mazine Coleman Davidson
     
Mazine Coleman Davidson, age 90 of Davidsonville, Md., died February 14, 2013 in Davidsonville, Md. Internment and memorial services are planned for a later date.  
    
Mazine was born on October 6, 1922 in Quail to Frank and Willie Coleman. Her grandparents were pioneers, living in a sod house and raised seven sons. Her father was a farmer and rancher. She grew up during the dust bowl on the family farm. Her family suffered the devastating effects of the dust bowl and depression but was able to hold on to their land and continue to farm. 
    
During that time Mazine contracted scarlet fever and as a result, she lost all hearing in her left ear and was left partially deaf in the other. Her parents sent her to the Texas School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing where she completed the 10th grade.  She was able to return home to finish high school due to the kindness of her grandmother who purchased a hearing aid for her. 
    
After high school she finished a two year course at Canyon Community College with a business major. In 1941 she moved to Washington, DC to work for the Department of the Navy in support of the war effort. She worked for the Navy for more than 40 years. She retired from government service in 1989. Upon her retirement she enrolled in classes at Gallaudet University to improve her sign language skills. She loved the deaf and wanted them to learn of the saving grace of Jesus.
    
Mazine had a curiosity for the world which lead her to love traveling. She and her beloved husband Bernie traveled across the United States, England, Scotland and Ireland. After Bernie’s death she took a trip around the world visiting England, Egypt, India, China and Japan. She took a cruise around the Hawaiian Islands in September of 1992. Hurricane Iniki added some added excitement to the Cruse when it struck. She later traveled to Egypt, Israel and Jordan with the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist 55 Plus Club.
     
For a girl who never learned to swim she enjoyed going out on her husband’s boat and watching her daughters water ski. When dating Bernie they would go to Ocean City to enjoy sun sand and waves of the ocean. She later enjoyed going to Ocean City for weekends in the summer and it became her second home. She loved to travel to the beach to relax and enjoy the ocean and watch her grandsons surf or see the fish they caught.
     
She moved from Wheaton, Md. to Derwood, Md. and then to Leisure World in Silver Spring, Md. She has lived with both of her daughters in Annapolis and Harwood, Md. for the last ten years. For the past six weeks she lived at Rutherford House assisted care facility in Davidsonville, Md. where she was given loving care.
     
Mazine had a soft spot in her heart for animals having various dogs and cats throughout her life. When she moved to her daughter’s home she adopted an orange ginger cat that she dearly loved. She always wanted to know how Tipper was who visited her at Rutherford Manor on several occasions.
    
She was a member of the Silver Spring Seventh-day Adventist church where she was instrumental in starting the deaf ministry. She signed the sermon weekly for many years as part of the deaf ministry at the Silver Spring Seventh-day Adventist Church.  She was a member of the Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church.
     
She is predeceased by her husband, Bernard Grant Davidson in 1989; her parents, Frank and Willie Coleman of Wellington; her sister, Della Fay Coleman O’Neil of Lubbock; her brother, Frank Coleman Jr. of Wellington; and a younger sister, Wilda Rudine Coleman known as “Deanie,” who died at the age of three.
    
Mazine is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Wilda Rudine “Deanie” Davidson McCluan and Deborah Davidson Haun and Robert Dennis Haun; three grandsons and their wives, Dennis Grant Haun and Tanya Loveday Haun of Fallston, Md., Phillip Grant Haun and Andréa Dutton Haun of Harwood, Md. and Michael Grant Haun of Berlin, Md.; and four great granddaughters, Laurel Jewel Haun, Kendall Grace Haun and Kelsey Brooke Haun of Fallston, Md. and Juniper Katherine Haun of Harwood, Md.
     
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis MD 21401.
 



BOBBIE THOMAS
    
Bobbie Thomas, age 72 of Wellington, died Saturday, February 2, 2013 in Wellington.
    
Memorial services were at 11 a.m. February 4 at the First Christian Church with Larry Haddock, minister and Rev. Harry Stallings retired Baptist minister, officiating.
    
Bobbie was born February 19, 1940 to Richard Z. and Audrey Hefner Kelly in Petersburg. She married Tommy Thomas on November 25, 1979 in Borger.
    
Bobbie was a former nursing home administrator and bookkeeper. She was a former member of the Wellington Lions Club and was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Borger.
    
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Billie Brown; and a brother, Winfred Kelly.
    
Survivors include her husband Tommy Thomas of Wellington; her daughter, Diane Moore and husband Tracy of Denver City; two sons, Keith Holman and wife Jenny of Amarillo and Kevin Holman of Fort Worth; a step son, Mike Thomas and wife Tracey of Amarillo; a brother, Richard Kelly of Fort Worth; a sister, Sue Lewis of Amarillo; 10 Grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
    
The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society, 3915 S Bell, Amarillo TX 79109.
    
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D.R. “DOODLE“ LANGLEY
    
D. R. “Doodle” Langley, age 80 of Quail, died  Saturday, February 2, 2013.
    
Services were at 2 p.m. February 4 at the Quail Baptist Church with Elder Norman Jones of the Snyder Primitive Baptist Church and Rev. Larry Clonts, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Quail Cemetery by Adams Funeral Home.
    
Doodle was born August 6, 1932 to Jimmie L. and Ethy Norman Langley in Wellington. He graduated from Quail High School. He married Juanita Boen on February 1, 1953 in Wellington.
    
Doodle was a farmer, a member of the Primitive Baptist Church where he served as song leader and deacon, chief of the Quail Fire Department, and a member of the Choctaw Indian Nation.
    
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son in law, Steve Thaten; and two brothers, J. W. Langley and Loyd Langley.
    
He is survived by his wife, Juanita Langley of Quail; his son, Randy Langley and wife Susan of Wellington; a daughter, Donna Thaten of Quail; a brother, Hoyt Langley of Paris; a sister, Melba Marcum of Wheeler; two granddaughters, Vanessa Derrick husband and Evan and Marcie Orr and husband Matt; and two great grandsons, Hunter Stark and Seth Derrick.
    
Pallbearers were Stephen Carson, Anthony Carson, Curtis Neeley, David Neeley, Jimmy Boen and Bill Nixon.
    
The family received friends at the funeral home on February 3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
    
The family suggests memorials be to the Quail Cemetery Association, PO Box 98, Quail TX 79251 or the Sean Delaney Scholarship Fund in care of the funeral home, 1300 East Avenue, Wellington TX 79095.
    
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H.R. YARBROUGH
    
H.R. Yarbrough, age 96 of Wellington and a former longtime Memphis resident, died Saturday, January 26, 2013 in Wellington.
    
Services were at 10 a.m. January 28 at the First United Methodist Church in Wellington with Rev. Gene Weinette, pastor and Brett Traxler officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Memphis by Adams Funeral Home of Wellington.
    
H.R. was born February 1, 1916 to Lorenzo and Florene Moore Yarbrough in Hall County. He married Bess Garrett on April 19, 1946 in Amarillo.
    
He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II. H.R. was the oldest living Skyrocket football player. He graduated from Wellington High School in 1934 and was a lifelong avid Skyrocket fan. He was a farmer and rancher and a member of the First Baptist Church of Memphis.
    
H.R. was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bess in 2007; a daughter, Zee McQueen in 1994; a son in law, Buster McQueen in 1993; a grandson, Sawyer Reed McQueen in 1996; and three sisters, Ruby Childress, Johnny Ruth Miller and Ina Mae Bollinger.
    
Survivors include two daughters, Dawn Ann Thompson and husband Billy E. of Heath and Debbie Henard and husband Billy of Wellington; a sister, Pauline Haley of Amarillo; seven grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.
    
Pallbearers were Baron McQueen, Carlen McQueen, Brett Traxler, Garrett Carpenter, Grant Carpenter, Hatcher Watson, Hunter Watson, Kenny Patterson and Walker Copeland. Honorary pallbearers were Terry Lindsey, Clee Parr, Lloyd Becker, Mack Richards and Jim Goldston.
    
The family suggests memorials to the Fairview Cemetery Association, PO Box 265, Memphis TX 79245.
    
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MACK SAIED, JR.
    
Mack Saied, Jr., age 85 of Wellington, died January 15, 2013. A memorial service was held at the First United Methodist Church on January 19 at 2 p.m. Arrangements were by Adams Funeral Home.
    
Mack was born in Healdton, Okla. on April 21, 1927 to Mack Saied, Sr. and Freeda Saied. He attended Wellington schools and graduated from Wellington High School where he played cornet in the high school band. He was in the United States Army and served in Korea during the last part of World War II.     
    
He graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in business administration. It was there that he met the love of his life, Mary Lamartine “Lam” McKay. They married November 19, 1950 in Lubbock. 
    
Mack returned to Wellington and with his brother Fred, took over their father’s clothing store, Saied’s Department Store. His brother soon left to establish his own store in Elk City, Okla. Mack ran Saied’s Department Store until 1993. He was a superb merchant, always greeting friends, customers and even strangers with a smile and a cheerful face.
    
Since he was the only child living in Wellington where his aging parents lived, he cared for and looked after them in their later years. He was always there for his parents, his siblings, his children and the rest of his family.
     
Mack belonged to the First United Methodist Church since childhood. He was a Mason and served as president of the Kiwanis Club and on the city council. He was active in the VFW. Mack was an avid fan of the Wellington Skyrockets and the Texas Tech Red Raiders. He coached little league baseball and loved to play golf. He played in good weather and in the summer’s heat and the winter’s cold with his friends until he was 83 years old.
    
Mack was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His family was his life and he was loved in return by all of them.
    
He was preceded in death by his mother and father; two sisters, Blanche Dakil Farris and Jenny Massad; and two brothers, Victor Ernest Saied and Frederick Allen Saied. 
    
Survivors include his wife Lam; his children, Cindy Saied McComas and husband Kenny, Bobby Saied and wife Jane, Mary Saied Bailey, Jimmy Saied and Becky Saied Myers; his grandchildren, Tiffany, Shepard, Jaya, Saied, Mckay, Dylan and Robert; his great grandchildren, Luke and Cassidy; a sister, Gladys Taylor of Quanah; a brother; V.C. Saied of Wichita Falls; a nephew, Camal Dakil of Midland; and many other nieces and nephews.
     
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H.E. “JUNIOR” DAVIS, JR.
    
H.E. “Junior” Davis, Jr., age 84 of Wellington, died Saturday, January 19, 2013 in Amarillo.
    
Services were at 2 p.m. January 22 at the Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Shane Neese, pastor of the Living Water Fellowship in Canyon and Rev. Randy Anderson, pastor, officiating. Burial with Masonic Rites was in Memorial Gardens Cemetery by Adams Funeral Home.
    
Junior was born September 1, 1928 in Boswell, Okla. to H.E. and Faye Carter Davis. He married Betty Stephens on February 10, 1947 in the Marella Community of Collingsworth County.
    
He was a retail fuel distributor and a cattleman for many years. He was a member of the Faith Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite.
    
Junior was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Amber Linville; two brothers, Paul and Bobby Joe Davis; and two sisters, Francis Jones and Helen Nix.
    
Survivors include his wife Betty of Wellington; a son, Steve Davis and wife Laura of Canyon; a daughter, Kathy Lee and husband Clifton of Canyon; four brothers, Sonny Davis of Rogue River, Ore., Jacky Davis of Burleson, Kenneth Davis of Matador and Danny Davis of Iowa Park; two sisters, Dorothy Daniels of Odessa and Betty Simpson of Northfield; four grandchildren, Paige Nester, Tracey Ouellette, Nicole Miller and Reagan Tuman; and 12 great grandchildren.
    
Pallbearers were Joey Davis, Danny Lee Daniels, Scott Davis, Kacy Davis, Clay Jones, Ronnie Davis and Eddie Davis. Honorary pallbearers were Leo Popwell, Raymond Neeley, J.H. Heatley, Randy Stalls, Harold Simmons, William O’Rear and Maxie Baker.
    
The family suggests memorials be made to the Masonic Lodge, 15974 FM 338, Wellington TX 79095.
    
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DANIEL “INDIAN” MARTINEZ

Daniel “Indian” Martinez, age 57 of Arthur, Tenn., departed this life on January 7, 2013 at Claiborne Regional Hospital in Tazewell, Tenn.

He was born on February 3, 1955 in Del Rio, Texas to Elicia Partida Martinez and the late Frank Martinez. He was a Green Beret of the United States Army Special Forces and a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was formerly self-employed as a pipeline welder. He loved outdoor activities, fishing, camping and going to the lake. Danny Martinez was a great man and will be missed by many.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa Tallent Martinez; two daughters, Danielle Martinez of Richmond, Ky. and Brooke Martinez of Lexington, Ky.; his mother, Elicia Partida Martinez; one granddaughter, Makenzie Curry; a step-son, Joey Sewell and wife Robin of Dayton, Tenn.; a brother, Richard Martinez and wife Irma of Wellington; two sisters, Molly Castor and husband Alfred and Sally Martinez, both of Wellington; and several loving nieces and nephews. Along with his father, he was preceded in death by a step-son, Josh Sewell.

Visitation was on January 14 at noon at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home in Somerset, Ky. His his funeral service followed at 1 p.m. with Brother Joe Peterson officiating.

Burial was at the Mill Springs National Cemetery in Nancy, Ky. Military honors were conducted by American Legion Post #38 Honor Guard.

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JOHN B. DUNCAN

John B. Duncan, age 70 of Lonewolf, Okla. and a former Wellington resident, passed away on January 8, 2013 in Lonewolf.

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. on January 12 at the First Baptist Church in Wellington under the direction of Ray and Martha’s Funeral Home of Hobart, Okla. John was born March 28, 1942 in Wellington to Bryon “Badge” and Burnalee Beaird Duncan.

He married Janice Wood on May 29, 1964 in Wellington. John graduated from West Texas State University in 1968. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration and Marketing Degree and was a registered professional appraiser.

He was also a licensed Texas real estate broker and an associate member of Real Estate Appraisers. He was a long time member of the First Baptist Church in Wellington. John loved to fish, hunt and spend time with his family. His career included banking and land appraisal. His last years were spent working at SKF in Hobart, Okla.

John was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Janice.

Survivors include one daughter, Margo Knox of Vega, Texas; one son, David Duncan and wife Shannan of Trophy Club, Texas; his grandchildren, Meredith Knox of Lubbock and Madison Knox of Vega; and a brother, Doug Duncan and wife Sherri of Seymour, Texas.

The family suggests memorials James E. Garrett Scholarship Fund at Vega High School, PO Box 190, Vega TX 79092.

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JEANICE NEWCOMB ADAMS

Jeanice Newcomb Adams, age 85 of Glenwood, Ark., passed away quietly at home on January 8, 2013.

Visitation was January 12 from 1 until 3 p.m. in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Glenwood. A private burial is planned for a later date.

She was born on May 9, 1927 at Glenwood, the daughter of Robert E. Newcomb and Eunice Kitchens Newcomb.

Jeanice was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Leatrice Sanders. She is survived by her loving husband, Samuel Adams of Glenwood; her sister, Billye Newcomb of Jacksonville, Ark.; her brother, Hugh Newcomb of Idaho; five children; two step-sons, Mike Barjenbruch of Kingwood, Texas and Larry Adams of Wellington; 14 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

Memorials have been requested to the Angel Tree, C/O Glenwood Senior Activity Center, PO Box 465, Glenwood, AK 71943.

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NORMA NEEDHAM PARKER

Norma Needham Parker, age 81 of Wellington, died Monday, January 7, 2013 in Amarillo.
    
Services were at 10 a.m. January 9 at Faith Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Needham of Amarillo officiating. Burial was in Quail Cemetery by Adams Funeral Home.
    
Norma was born October 8, 1931 in the Abra Community of Collingsworth County to Samuel and Mary Rushing Anglin. She married Lonnie Needham on January 10, 1947 in Wellington. He died in 1995. She later married Earl Parker on October 11, 1997 in Wellington. He died in 2004. She was also preceded in death by a sister and a brother.
    
She was a homemaker and a member of the Faith Baptist Church.
    
Survivors include five sons, Tommy Needham of Amarillo, Richard Needham of Vinson, Okla, Lonnie Needham, Jr., Johnny Needham and Ricky Needham, all of Wellington; a sister, Mattie Winton of Wellington; a brother, Henry Anglin of Albuquerque, N.M.; 19 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; and 8 great great grandchildren.
    
Pallbearers were Jeff Needham, Jacob Needham, Jonathan Needham, Sam Needham, Bud Needham, Levi Needham, Craig Needham and Gary Needham.
    
The family suggests memorials to Quail Cemetery Association, PO Box 98, Quail TX 79251.
    
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ALLEN JESSE PETERS

Allen Jesse Peters, age 91 and a longtime Wellington resident, died Saturday, January 5, 2013 in Wellington.
    
Services were at 2 p.m. January 8 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Tony Neusch, pastor of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, officiating. A funeral mass was celebrated at 5:30 p.m. January 7 followed by a rosary at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church with Rev. Neusch as celebrant. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery by Adams Funeral Home.
    
Jesse was born on March 14, 1921 in Scurry County, Texas to Allen Jackson and Lucinda Rowe Peters. He married Ursula Barnhart on December 29, 1951 in Sturtevant, Wis.
    
He served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Air Corp during World War II. He was a farmer and rancher and was a member of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church.
    
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Richard and David Peters; and a sister, Mary Morrow.
    
Survivors include his wife, Ursula Peters of Wellington; his son, Joe Peters and wife Barbara of Wellington; his daughter, Susan Scarbrough and husband Freddie of Wichita Falls; a brother, Marshall Peters and wife Louise; three grandchildren, Veronica Peters of Amarillo and Lucinda Peters and Destiny Peters, both of Wellington; and two great grandchildren.
    
Pallbearers were Laron Peters, Fred Peters, Mike Peters, Jess Wall, Pat Gulley, Oran Sain, Randy Motsenbocker, Ronnie Ressel, Richie Brotherton, Bruce Dollar and David Kendall.
    
The family suggests that memorials be made to Boys Town, 14100 Crawford St., Boys Town NE 68010.
    
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GERONINO MOLINA, SR.

Geronimo Molina, Sr., age 67 of Wellington, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 in Wellington.
    
Services were at 3 p.m. January 5 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Tony Neusch, pastor of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, officiating. Burial was in Memorial Gardens Cemetery by Adams Funeral Home.
    
Geronimo was born May 11, 1945 in Mertzon, Texas to Filiberto and Sefina Gomez Molina. He married Aurora Gonzales on February 2, 1965 in Wellington.
    
He was a retired mechanic for the City of Wellington and a Catholic.
    
Survivors include his wife, Aurora Molina of Wellington; two sons, Geronimo Molina, Jr. and Thomas Molina, both of Wellington; two daughters, Brenda O’Rear and Rose Hernandez, both of Wellington; three brothers, Alex Molina, Larry Molina, Sr. and Tony Molina, all of Wellington; a sister, Christina Martinez of San Angelo; 13 grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
    
Pallbearers were Larry Molina, Larry Molina, Jr., Chris Reyes, Don O’Rear, Joseph Hernandez, Russ Ward, Amos Molina and Justin Hernandez.
    
The family suggests memorials be to Home Delivered Meals, 1001 Amarillo Street, Wellington TX 79095.
    
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KALLIE JO AKEMON
    
Kallie Jo Akemon, age 41 of Wellington, passed from this earthly life on December 29, 2012 in Amarillo.
    
Her memorial service will be Friday, January 11 at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Fellowship, 1305 Ft. Worth Street, in Wellington.
    
Kallie was born April 28, 1971 in Lawton, Okla. to Ray and Nancy Akemon. She was a longtime resident of Wellington. She was known for her love of arts and crafts and greatly enjoyed creating special gifts for special people. Kallie loved organizing craft activities for youth.   
    
An animal lover, Kallie could nurse just about anything back to health. She was a good listener and always brought out the the best in those around her. She loved the Lord and was very bold in her beliefs.
    
Kallie left behind her dog, Tiger; four sisters, Holly Akemon, Lola Akemon, Sherry Goens and Pat Williams; her niece and nephews, Misty Miller, Mike Akemon, Buck Akemon, Joe Akemon, Dalton Burrows and Aaron Burrows; and several great nieces and nephews.
    
The family suggests memorials to a favorite animal rescue shelter such as Furever Friends and Rescue, PO Box 222, Childress TX 79201.




DR. T. GLEN REEVES
    
Dr. T. Glen Reeves, age 72 of Starkville, Miss., died December 23, 2012 at Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville. A memorial service for Glen is being planned in Wellington and the date will be announced in the coming weeks.
     
Glen was born on August 11, 1940 in the Collingsworth County Hospital in Wellington and raised in the Shinnery Community near the Texas-Oklahoma state line. His parents, William Coker Reeves and Pearl Bulls Reeves, owned and operated a gas station and general merchandise store 12 miles east of Wellington. Glen enjoyed his early childhood in Shinnery with his sisters, Gay and Jerry.
     
Upon the closing of the school in Shinnery, Glen continued his education in the Wellington schools, graduating in 1958. He was president of his senior class and president of the student council. During his high school years he worked at White’s Auto and for D.C. Lacy and Sons wheat harvest crew.
    
After high school graduation, he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education at West Texas State University in Canyon and his doctorate at East Texas State University in Commerce. At East Texas, he was named the first Truax Scholar, awarded annually to the outstanding doctoral student in counseling. While pursuing his doctorate, he was employed at East Texas as Director of Student Financial Aid.
     
Glen began his teaching career as Assistant Professor of Counseling at Mississippi State University in Starkville in 1968, remaining there for 30 years and retiring as Professor Emeritus and Clinical Director of the Counseling and School Psychology Laboratory. He was a licensed professional counselor and was appointed by the governor to the State of Mississippi Licensure Board for Professional Counselors, serving a three year term as Chair.
     
Glen took a year’s leave from teaching to pursue a life long dream of becoming a truck driver. He graduated from the Commercial Truck Driving Program at East Mississippi Community College in Mayhew, Miss. in the fall of 1979 and drove an 18-wheeler until returning to the classroom in the fall of 1980.
     
Former students attest to the profound impact Glen has had on their personal and professional lives and many became lifelong friends who loved, admired, and respected him. He was a master at teaching people to communicate in positive ways and to examine their own feelings. Glen was known as fun loving and a great story teller with a gentle spirit and kind words for all. He was a modern day Renaissance man, able to drive an 18-wheeler, counsel persons in distress, fix a tractor, tend a garden, and engage in scholarly discourse. He loved the challenge of a difficult crossword puzzle, reading nonfiction, and learning something new.
     
Glen was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Pearl Reeves; his son, Lynn Reeves; and two brothers-in-law, Bob McAlister and Dr. Ed Dempsey.
    
Glen is survived by his wife, Gloria Howell Reeves of Starkville; his daughter, Rhea Ann Reeves Pace of Starkville; his grandchildren, Michael Pace of Hattiesburg and Chelsea Pace of Starkville; his former wife and mother of his children, Carolyn Reeves Kazelskis of Hattiesburg, Miss.; his sisters, Gay Reeves McAlister of Wellington and Jerry Reeves Dempsey of Odessa; his brother-in-law, William and Mary Golde Howell of Jackson, Miss.; his nephew and nieces, Billy and Darlene McAlister of San Antonio, Patti McAlister and Ken Williams of Stephenville, Shelley Dempsey Rash of Odessa, Susan Dempsey and Jay Hendrix of Midland, Melanie Howell Leonard of Jackson, and Shelley Howell Crunk of Ridgeland, Miss.; his cousins, Cammie and James Welch, Monte Hulse, Calvin and Elizabeth Burgess and Nancy Burgess; and his dearest friends, Dr. Jim Bowman of Greeley, Colo. and Dr. Adele Crudden, Curt Alford and their daughter Abby of Starkville.
     
Memorials may be made to a favorite charity.



J.W. HARTMAN, JR.
    
J.W. Hartman, Jr., age 82 of Wellington, died Friday, December 28, 2012 in Lubbock.
    
Services were at 2 p.m. December 31 at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Harry Stallings, retired Baptist minister, officiating. Burial was in North Fairview Cemetery by Adams Funeral Home.
    
J.W. was born January 26, 1930 in Quail to Orbie L. and Velma V. Carter Hartman. He married Ida LaRock on May 10, 1947 in Wellington.
    
He was a retired oil field pumper, farmer and rancher. He was a Mason, a charter member of the Chaparral Sams RV Club and a member of the First Baptist Church.
    
He was preceded in death by his parents and a great grandson, Keota Forkner.
    
J.W. is survived by his wife, Ida of Wellington; a son, Harvey Hartman of Texas; two daughters, Jewel Forkner of Kansas and Paula Lynn of Oklahoma; a brother, Doyle Hartman of Arizona; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and several great great grandchildren.
    
Pallbearers were Dana Bell, Kenneth Warren, John Pratt, Eddie Orr, Redgie Souder and Joe Stewart.
    
The family suggests that memorials be made to the Wellington Cemetery Association, PO Box 321, Wellington TX 79095.
    
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CLIFFA JEAN LANGFORD TOW

Cliffa Jean Langford Tow, age 78 of Amarillo, died Thursday, December 20, 2012.
    
Services were at 4 p.m. December 23 in Brooks Chapel with the Rev. Dale Bigham, pastor of Arden Road Baptist Church officiating. Private burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements were by Brooks Funeral Directors of Canyon.
    
Cliffa Jean Langford Tow was born April 2, 1934 in Wellington to Loyd and Opal Roberson Langford. She graduated from Wellington High School in 1951 and was elected Collingsworth County clerk at age 21, the youngest county clerk ever elected in Texas. She married Calvin Tow on April 22, 1955, in Friendship Baptist Church parsonage in Buck Creek.
    
She worked at Citizens State Bank in Dalhart and First National Bank in Amarillo. Cliffa Jean was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Dalhart and later Calvary Baptist Church of Canyon. She was a wonderful wife and mother to her three daughters and was an exceptional homemaker and seamstress who enjoyed sewing for people she loved. She loved working with people and helping others.
    
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Peggy Langford; and a grandson, Jason Gilmore.
    
Survivors include her husband, Calvin Tow; three daughters, Kathy Gilmore, Debbie Lloyd and husband Gregg and Karen Meyers and husband Greg; nine grandchildren, Chad Lloyd and wife Cassie, Lacey Gilmore, Jenny Lloyd Strovas and husband Shawn, Calvin Chance Gilmore, Matthew Meyers, Todd Sanford, Bethany Meyers, Winston Gilmore and Quanah Gilmore; three great grandchildren, Cayson, Kelsie and Kallan; and two sisters, JoAnn Heckathorn and husband Bill and Wanda Floyd and husband Dwaine.
    
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, PO Box 1890, Amarillo TX 79174.
    
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PHILIP H. TREW
    
Philip H. Trew, age 87 of Ft. Worth, passed peacefully on Thursday morning, December  20, 2012. Philip was born December 14, 1925 in Wellington. He was drafted into the U.S. Army shortly after graduation from Wellington High School. He served on Guadalcanal and Okinawa.  He  was seriously wounded in battle on Okinawa.
    
Survivors in addition to his wife of 50 years, Joan Taylor Trew, are his son, Philip H. Trew Jr. and wife, Sarah, of Weatherford; daughters, Jan Huggins Barry and husband, Dennis, of Arlington and Deborah Huggins Morgan and husband, Marshall, of Odessa; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; double cousin, Dan Trew and family of Fort Worth; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews and their families.
    
Arrangements were by Robertson Mueller Harper Funeral Home of Ft. Worth.




COLVIN ADAMS MOORE
   
Colvin Adams Moore, a lifetime resident of Wellington, died on Monday, December 17, 2012 in Wellington at the age of 98.
   
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, December 21 at the Church of the Nazarene with her sons, Rev. Don Moore, a retired Baptist minister and Rev. Harold W. Moore, pastor of the Southside Baptist Church in Tell, Texas officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery by Adams Funeral Home.
   
Colvin was born on April 22, 1914 in Wellington to William R. and Mary J. Dickey Adams. She married Leslie Moore on June 11, 1932 in Hollis, Okla. He died in 2001.
   
She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of the Nazarene.
   
Survivors include her sons, Harold W. Moore and wife LaDonna and Don Moore and wife Linda, all of Wellington; five grandchildren, Debbie and Cavin Wyatt, Dickey and Rhonda Moore, David Moore, Melissa and Terry Simmerman and Dion and Farris Nation; 15 great grandchildren; and 5 great great grandchildren.
   
The family suggests that memorials be made to the church of your choice.
   
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HELEN C. CULPEPPER
   
Helen C. Culpepper, age 65 of Wellington, died Saturday, December 8, 2012 in Amarillo.
   
Services were at 12 p.m. Saturday, December 15 at the First Baptist Church with Rev. R.L. Hunnicutt, pastor of the Victory Temple Full Gospel Church and Rev. Herman Moore, pastor of Carter Chapel Primitive Baptist Church in Amarillo officiating. Arrangements were by Adams Funeral Home.
   
Helen was born January 29, 1947 in Teneha, Texas to Jesse and Helen Hasket Culpepper. She was a homemaker.
   
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Dwight Daryl Culpepper; and two brothers, Learvis Culpepper and Jesse Culpepper, Jr.
   
Survived include three sons, Calvin Roland, Jr. and Dwayne Culpepper, both of Mesa, Ariz. and Billy Culpepper of Amarillo; her daughter, Sandra Culpepper of Wellington; five brothers, Calvin Culpepper of Mesa, Ariz., James Culpepper of Arlington and Larry Culpepper, Richard Culpepper and Kevin Culpepper, all of Wellington; four sisters, Imogene Mallory of Amarillo, Jessie Mays and Carrie Shannon, both of Wellington, and Debra Kincaid of Fort Worth; 10 grandchildren, Marcel Watson, Joshua Culpepper, Jessie Culpepper, Jovanni Roland, Dwight Culpepper, Jaden Gonzalez, Jayden Ballinger, Jaquan Culpepper, Michael Culpepper and Myrical Roland; and four great grandchildren.
   
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WENDEL DON BAIRD

Wendel Don Baird, age 80 of Odessa, passed away November 30, 2012.
    
Services were held at 2 p.m. December 6 at Frank W. Wilson Chapel with Emmett Barnard officiating. Interment followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
    
Don was born October 16, 1932 to Sidney and Lucile Baird in Dodson, Texas.  He grew up in Collingsworth County and married the love of his life, Ruth Bryant in 1950.
    
They moved to Odessa and he went to work as a pipeliner. For the last 25 years, Don worked in the family business, Bulldog Iron & Metal, with his son Wes. He was a life time member of the Masonic Lodge, a 32nd degree Mason. He was a Southern Baptist and both Don and Ruth were devoted to family and friends.  
     
Don was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruth; his brother, W. C.  Baird; and his sister, Patsy Boyett.
    
Survivors include his son, Wes Baird of Odessa; his daughters, Pam Ross and husband Kenney of Big Spring and Debra Solis of Charlotte, N.C.; his brother, Gene Baird of Kerrville; his sister, Dorothy McGill of Wellington; 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
     
Family and friends gathered at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors on December 5 from 6 until 8 p.m.
    
Pallbearers were Randy Boyett, Eric Ross, Jeremy Bass, Tristan Ross, Howard Patterson and Gordon Ervin.
 


 

VANEITA YOUNG NULL

Vaneita Young Null, age 84 of Wellington, died Saturday, December 8, 2012 in Amarillo.
    
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 13, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Tory Giddens, pastor, and Keith Martin, Patricia Wright and Gary Killian officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery by Adams Funeral Home.
    
Vaneita was born May 10, 1928 in Goodlett, Texas to Jack E. and Dove Reeves Young. She married Ray Null on January 20, 1945 in Wellington. He died in 1985.
    
She retired as head teller of Community Bank after 25 years. She volunteered with the RSVP and Home Delivered Meals. Vaneita was a member of the First Baptist Church.
    
She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and a sister.
    
Vaneita is survived by her daughter, Connie Westlake of Albuquerque, N.M.; her son, David Null of Tampa, Fla.; a grandson, Kip Westlake of Albuquerque; two great granddaughters, Ainsley and Alea Westlake; a brother, Don Young of Paducah, Ky.; and two special nieces, Patricia Wright of Amarillo and Sandra Minatrea of Dallas.
    
Pallbearers will be Eddie Maxwell, John Barton, John Neeley, Larry Haddock, Keith Martin and Derwin Comer.
    
The family suggests memorials be made to First Baptist Church or Parkview Manor in care of Adams Funeral Home, 1300 East Avenue, Wellington TX. 79095.
    
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PEARL BALL BROWDER
   
Pearl Ball Browder, age 86 of Giles, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2012, in Ft. Worth with her family by her side.
    
Funeral mass for Mrs. Browder was at 2 p.m. December 5 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Memphis with Father David Contreras officiating. Burial followed at the Diamond Tail Ranch under the direction of Hughs Funeral Home of Memphis.  A rosary service was at 5:30 p.m. on December 4 at Hughs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Memphis.
    
Pearl was born on April 21, 1926 in Wellington to the late Jack Ball and Nora Sanford Ball. She attended Wellington schools and graduated with her class of 1943. She married David Browder, Jr. on February 2, 1960 in Amarillo. She was a graduate of Draughn’s Business College in Amarillo. Mrs. Browder retired after 30 years from Producers Grain Corporation in Amarillo as secretary to the president and general manager. She was Amarillo Secretary of the Year in 1973.
    
Pearl was a long time Donley County resident and member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Memphis. She was also a member of the Red River Red Hatters of Memphis.
    
She was preceded in death by her husband on July 3, 2004; her parents; her sisters, Von Dell Ball of Wellington and Neeta Lewis of Dallas on November 15, 2012; and her brother, Jack Ball, Jr. of Lubbock.
    
Survivors include her daughter, Linda Keith of Ft. Worth; a sister, Cara Beth Johnson of Fremont, Neb.; a brother-in-law, Roland Lewis of Dallas; her grandsons, Kris Keith and wife Kriston of Keller and Kyle Keith of Springtown; her great grandchildren, Katherine and Kassidy Keith of Keller; and several nieces and nephews.
   
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 213 N 3rd, Memphis TX 79245.
    
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VADA MARIE HALL KARNES
   
Vada Karnes, a long-time resident of Wellington, went to be with her Lord and Saviour after a brief illness on Friday, November 30, 2012 at home in Wylie, Texas surrounded by her family at the age of 99 1/2.
   
Services were held Monday, December 3 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Wellington officiated by Derwin Comer, minister of Faith Baptist Church and Tory Giddens, minister of First Baptist Church. The funeral was under the direction of Larry Adams of Adams Funeral Home in Wellington. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.
   
Mrs. Karnes was born April 16, 1913 in a half-dugout in Santa Rosa, N.M. She moved to Wellington in 1920 traveling by covered wagon with her parents, William E. Hall and Blanche Buchanan Hall. She attended school in Wellington and graduated from WHS in 1930. Last August she attended her 81st Wellington High School Reunion at 99 years old.
   
Vada was married to Leonard Karnes after graduation on August 31, 1930. She loved being a wife and mother to their four children, Bill, Betty, Linda and Elaine. In her early years, she worked as an operator for Southwestern Associated Telephone Company. She was willing to help her husband any way she was needed by hoeing and pulling cotton, selling Amyway, or being a co-custodian of First Baptist Church in Wellington until they retired in the 1980’s.
   
She enjoyed an active life, serving others by delivering Meals on Wheels, quilting at the Senior Center, and playing cards with friends in the evening. She had been a widow 28 years and filled her days with activities at church and with friends. She also loved to read, especially the Bible. She wrote in a journal in 1987 that she had read it all the way through 10-12 times. She loved WMU and studying about missions. She also loved VBS and serving on the funeral dinner committee at First Baptist organizing and serving the meals for grieving families. She taught the television class at First Baptist for a number of years where she was a member. The joy of her life was her family.
   
Mrs. Karnes was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, two sisters, her husband, Leonard, and one daughter, Linda.
    
She is survived by her children, Bill and Pat Karnes, San Antonio; Wayne and Betty Brasell, Lubbock; Wayne Tutt, Sanger; Randy and Elaine Corbin, Wylie. She was blessed with nine grandchildren, Lisa Karnes, Lubbock; Mike Karnes, Plano; LeaAnn Brasell McGee, Ft. Worth; Tresa Brasell, Ft. Worth; Katrina Brasell Putman, San Antonio; Tracy Tutt, Sanger; Terry Tutt, Sanger; Brandon Corbin, Wylie; and Courtney Corbin Johnson, Santa Clara, Calif. Survivors also include 22 great-grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends who loved her.
   
Pall bearers were grandsons, Mike Karnes, Tracy Tutt, Terry Tutt, Brandon Corbin and Mike Putman and a great-grandson, Paden Karnes.
   
The family request memorials be made to First Baptist Church, 1106 15th Street, Wellington TX 79095 or Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals, 1001 Amarillo Street, Wellington TX 79095.
  
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WALTER H. CAMP

    
Walter H. Camp, age 95 of Wellington, died Wednesday, November 21, 2012 in Wellington.
    
Services were at 11 a.m. November 24 at the Dodson Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Al Mixon, pastor, Rev. Toby Henson, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Clyde, Texas, and Mr. Stan McClendon officiating. Burial was in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Wellington by Adams Funeral Home.
    
Walter was born on August 15, 1917 in the Kelley community of Collingsworth County to Dero and Sarah Lewis Camp. He graduated from Dodson High School in 1934 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Husbandry from Texas A&M University in 1939. He married Opal Peggram on June 2, 1956 in Pampa. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II.
    
Walter was a farmer and a rancher. He was a member of the Dodson Church of the Nazarene where he served as the church treasurer for 40 years. He was recently serving in his 38th year on the board of directors of Greenbelt Electric Cooperative. He was a former board member of Tri County Co-op Gin in Dodson, the Farmers Home Administration, and the Collingsworth County School Board.
    
Walter was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Oleta Burquist, Rama Camp and Syble Thompson; and a niece, Jane Frasier.
    
Survivors include his wife, Opal of Wellington; his son,  Jeff Camp and wife Marilyn of Wellington; his daughter, Kloette Henson and husband Toby of Clyde; two grandsons, Ryan Henson and wife Jessika and Josh Henson; and two nieces, Sammie Davis of Gig Harbor, Wash. and Adelle Read of Garland.
    
Pallbearers were Sandy Covey, Steve Kane, Larry Kane, Rodney Kane, Lance Kane, Brian Kane, Mark Klink, Johnny Holton, Danny Holder, Rodney Heflin, Tommy Hightower and Zach Hightower.
    
The family suggests memorials be to the Dodson Church of the Nazarene, 459 E Main, Dodson TX 79230.
    
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DAN LANGFORD

   
Dan Langford, age 67 of Wellington, died Friday, November 9, 2012 in Lubbock.
   
Services were at 2 p.m. November 14 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Gene Weinette, pastor; Rev. Johnny Tims, retired Baptist minister; Rev. Derwin Comer, pastor of the Faith Baptist Church; and Larry Haddock, minister of the First Christian Church; officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery by Adams Funeral Home.
   
Dan was born on July 6, 1945 in Wellington to Henry Cash and Geneva Massey Langford. He graduated from Quail High School in 1964 and attended Clarendon College and West Texas A&M University. He married Janise on January 24, 1985 in Oklahoma City.
   
He was a farmer. Dan was currently serving his 26th year as a Collingsworth County Commissioner and served as a volunteer fireman for 28 years until 2006. He had served on the Farmers Coop Gin Board, Wellington School Board, Collingsworth Public Library Board and the Mesquite Groundwater District Board. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
   
Dan was preceded in death by his father, Henry and a brother, Loyd Ray Langford.
   
He is survived by his wife, Janise Langford of Wellington; his mother, Geneva Langford of Wellington; four daughters, Carrie Warren and husband Kenneth and Dana Langford, all of Wellington, Abbey Hanson of Friendswood and Alisa Bennett and husband Caleb of McKinney; a son, Cash Langford of Wellington; two brothers, H.C. Langford and wife Frankie of Stillwater, Okla. and Don Langford and wife Carol of Valencia, Calif.; two sisters, Janelle Fielding and husband Garland of Garland and Jan Chambers and husband Eddie of Graham; and four granddaughters, Kelsey and Cameron Warren and Addison and Hadley Bennett.
   
The family received friends at the funeral home on November 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
   
Pallbearers were Elmer Keller, Tommy Coleman, Michael Souder, Redgie Souder, Tony Maxwell, Ralph Owens, Danny Wischkaemper, Randy Langley, Gene Bruce, Rusty Strickland, Dannie Morris and Joe Baumgardner. Honorary pallbearers were the Collingsworth County Commissioners Court.
   
The family suggests memorials be to Collingsworth 4-H Program, 800 West Avenue Box 8, Wellington TX 79095 or Collingsworth Home Delivered Meals, 1001 Amarillo, Wellington TX 79095.
   
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PATRICIA “PAT” McCARTHY

Patricia “Pat” McCarthy Lewis, age 84 of Wellington, died on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. She called Wellington her home for 64 years.
   
Services were at 3 p.m. November 9 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Gene Weinette, pastor, officiating. Burial was in North Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements were by Adams Funeral Home.
   
Pat was born January 5, 1928, in Pine Bluff, Ark. to Bert and Irene McCarthy. She met her future husband, Robert Lewis in Dallas when she was a student at Texas Women’s University and he was a student at North Texas University. Pat and Robert were married in Denton in 1948 and moved to Wellington where they created a life surrounded by family and many friends. They owned Lewis Grocery and Market for 43 years, retiring from the business in 1991.
   
Pat loved the people of Wellington and small town living. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, singing in the choir and fulfilling all the various duties of the Ester Circle of the United Methodist Women. She was a former member of the Hospital Auxiliary and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Even at the end of her life, she counted on her friends to keep her abreast of community news. She listened to the Rocket football game every Friday night.
   
Her primary career was devoted to creating a warm, loving family life for Robert and her three children, son in laws and grandchildren. Her home was always filled with lots of activity, music and friends.
   
Pat was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; and her sister and brother in law, Anne and Bob Glenn.
   
Survivors include three children and their families, Debbie Jennings and husband Clyde of Round Rock, Carey Neeley and husband Jim of Amarillo and Don Lewis of Tallahassee, Fla.; and five grandchildren, Kate and Eric Neeley, Steven and Chris Jennings and Cara Jennings Gonzalez.
   
Pallbearers were Eric Neeley, Steven Jennings, Chris Jennings, Larry Carroll, Lyn Hurst and Raymond Gonzalez.
   
Honorary pallbearers included Cal Hurst, Mack Saied, Bill Hatch and Larry Wolff.
   
Pat’s family would like to express their gratitude to her friends for their support in recent years. They suggest memorials to the First United Methodist Church, PO Box 767, Wellington TX 79095.
   
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WENDELL HARLEY MORGAN

Wendell Harley Morgan, age 81 of Shamrock, died Friday, October 26, 2012 at Shamrock.
   
Services were at 2 p.m. October 30 in Eleventh Street Baptist Church in Shamrock with the Rev. David Moore, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Shamrock Cemetery. Arrangements were\ by Robertson Funeral Directors of Shamrock.
   
Mr. Morgan was born April 26, 1931, in Collingsworth County to Audie Pearl and John M. Morgan Sr. He married Sandra Baker on August 11, 1966, in McLean.
   
For many years Wendell was Wheeler County Judge and served as the mayor of Shamrock. He also served as the Wheeler County School Superintendent for several years and was a farmer. He was a member of the Shamrock Lions Club, Shamrock Boosters Club and Eleventh Street Baptist Church in Shamrock.
   
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Michael Lynn Morgan, Harry Morgan and John M. Morgan Jr.; a sister, Johnnie Mae Oliver; and a nephew, John M. Morgan III.
   
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Morgan of Shamrock; a son, Clifton Morgan and wife Jenny of Shamrock; three sisters, Audra Morgan of Shamrock, Barbara Martin of Euless and Wanda Barber of Cleburne; five grandchildren, Drayton Morgan, Destry Morgan, Sunny Avery, Lilly Morgan and Dylan Thornberry; a great-grandchild, Dylan E. Thornberry; and several nieces and nephews.
   
The family suggests memorials be to Eleventh Street Baptist Church, 1000 N. Missouri St., Shamrock TX 79079.
   
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L.J. ARMSTRONG
   
L.J. Armstrong, Jr. age 71 of Wellington, died October 13, 2012 in Wellington.
   
Services were at 1 p.m. October 20 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Huntress, pastor and Rev. R.L. Hunnicutt pastor of the Victory Temple Full Gospel Church officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery by Adams Funeral Home.
   
L.J. was born on November 30, 1940 in Marshall, Texas to L.J. Armstrong, Sr. and Ella Brown Armstrong. He was a retired restaurant owner. He attended Calvary Baptist Church and was a devoted member of the Wellington Lions Club.
   
He and Ann where married on June 23, 1973 in Dallas. She died in 2003. He was also preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.
   
Survivors include four daughters, Sadalia Thomas of Lawton, Okla., Shelia Johnson of Hollis, Okla., Marla Jane Armstrong of Ft. Smith, Ark., and Nickima Wright of Dallas; a son, Lamont Young of Tyler; four sisters, Winnie Stewart and Loraine Epperson, both of Dallas and Gloria Armstrong and Thelma Ford, both of Wellington; eleven grandchildren; and a host of step grandchildren, nieces and nephews.


DAVID PHIPPS
   
David Phipps, age 66 of Dallas, died Friday, October 19, 2012.
   
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 27 in North Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Jennifer Fairbanks officiating. Arrangements are by Adams Funeral Home.
   
David was born January 11, 1946 in Wellington to Dudley and Ruth Phipps.
   
Survivors include his wife, Carol Phipps; two sons, Warren Phipps and his wife Stephanie and Bill Phipps; a brother, Denzil Phipps; two sisters, Sharon Venable and Wanda Daughtery and their families; a grandson, Zane Lighting; and nieces Jennifer Fairbanks and Julie Ferrell.
   
The family suggests memorials be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
   
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MAGGIE ALVARADO    

Maggie Alvarado, age 29 of Wellington, died Thursday, October 11, 2012 in Wellington.
    
Memorial services were at 2 p.m. October 16 at the home of Mary Blacksher with John Marshall officiating. Arrangements were by Adams Funeral Home.
    
Maggie was born October 29, 1982 in McAllen, Texas to Fransico and Rosa Gonzalez Alvarado. She married Stephen Marshall on December 31, 2003 in McAllen.

She was a private care nurse.
    
Survivors include her husband, Stephen Marshall of Wellington; her daughter, Kasha Marshall of Wellington; her parents, Fransico and Rosa Alvarado of Hidalgo, Texas; a brother, Neyhmias Alvarado of San Antonio; and three sisters, Yesenia Rodriguez of McAllen, Marisa Alvarado-Guerrero of Hidalgo and Rosie Alvarado of the Netherlands.
    
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Deborah Ann Pettett Hale
     
Debby Ann Pettett Hale, age 61 of Midwest City, Okla., died October 8, 2012 in Midwest City.
    
Memorial services were with Barnes Friederich Funeral Home in Midwest City, Okla. on October 13 at 11 a.m.
    
Debby Ann was born June 25, 1951 in Albuquerque, N.M. She was the daughter of Jack and Rosey Lee Sweeden Pettett and the granddaughter of G.C. and Fanny Pettett, longtime residents of Marella, Texas and W.L. and Lula Sweeden, longtime residents of Quail, Texas.      She married Howard Hale in Branson, Mo. where they raised their sons, Travis Lee Hale and James Benton Hale. Both sons preceded her in death.  
    
She loved family events, blonde jokes and trips to the casino, but her biggest pleasure was to “cruise.”  Debby Ann went on 10, the latest with Vicky and Rosey in November 2011, before she was diagnosed with cancer.
    
Debby Ann was a proud United States Air Force veteran having served in 1972-1973. 
    
Her grandparents and father also preceded her in death.      
    
Debby Ann is survived by her mother, Rosey Lee Pettett of Choctaw, Okla.; her sister and brother in law, Vicky and Tommy Phillips, of Choctaw; her granddaughter, Briana Walter of Richmond, Ore.; her grandson, Devon Michael Castleberry of Denton, Texas; a nephew, Devon Tucker and wife Paula of Collinsville, Okla.; her aunt, Recie Frank of Midwest City; cousins Rick Tumey and wife Donna of  Piedmont, Okla. and Bikki Queen of Moore, Okla.; second cousins Brittany Tumey of Millington, Tenn. and Tabitha Tumey of Rhode Island; her companion, Jay Terry, of Midwest City; and a host of family and friends.          
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James F. Brashears
   
James F. Brashears, age 65 of Quail, died October 1, 2012 in Quail.
  
Services were at 10:30 a.m. October 3 at the Church of Christ in Wellington with Phil Collard, minister and Troy G. Thomason officiating. Burial was at 10 a.m. October 4 in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa with Shawn Miller, minister of the 6th and Jackson St. Church of Christ officiating. Arrangements were by Adams Funeral Home of Wellington.
   
James was born on March 7, 1947 in Fayetteville, Ark. to James H. and Jane N. Meek Brashears. He graduated from Odessa Permian High School in 1967. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
   
He is survived by his sister, Bonnie Hall and her husband Don of Quail.
   
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant twin brother, John Robert Brashears.
   
The family suggests that memorials be made to Westview Boys Home, PO Box 553, Hollis, OK 73550.
   
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Marie Black
   
Marie Black, age 81 of Wellington, died Wednesday, October 3, 2012 in Amarillo.
   
Services were at 2 p.m. October 6 at the Church of Christ with Phil Collard, minister officiating. Burial was  in Memorial Gardens Cemetery by Adams Funeral Home.
   
Marie was born on June 9, 1931 in Wellington to J.D. and Nellie Wisdom Gibson. She married Bill Black on August 2, 1948 in Dodson. He died in 1967.
   
She operated the Skyrocket Donut Shop for 17 years and managed Allsups Convenience Store #49 for 16 years in Wellington. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
   
Marie was also preceded in death by a grandson, Shane Black in 2008, a great grandson, Cody Black in 2011, by a brother, Charles Gibson in 1967 and by her son in law, Tony Hunter in 2009.
   
She is survived by two sons, Jimmy Black and his wife Vicki of Wellington and Kenny Black and his wife Donna of Clarendon; two daughters, Pam Hunter and Kim Clancy both of Wellington; a brother, John Gibson of Lubbock; three sisters, Bernice Needham and Helen Gollihugh both of Wellington and Mary White of Clarendon; eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
   
Pallbearers were Bryan Black, Jeromy Hunter, Justin Hunter, Quenton Patterson, Cory Black, Kyle Duncan and Tristan Patterson.
   
The family requests that memorials be made to the Jack Needham Memorial Scholarship Fund or Home Delivered Meals in care of Adams Funeral Home, 1300 East Avenue, Wellington TX 79095.
   
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Charles Smith
   
Charles Smith, age 71 of Wellington, died Monday, October 8, 2012 in Wellington.
   
Graveside services were at 3 p.m. October 9 in Memorial Gardens Cemetery by Adams Funeral Home.
   
Charlie was born on November 2, 1940 in Aspermont, Texas. He was a man of many talents and was a hard worker.
   
Survivors include his friends.



Roszell Outley
   
Roszell Outley, age 59 of Altus, Okla. died Monday, October 1, 2012 in Altus.
   
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 11, at the Victory Temple Full Gospel Church in Wellington with Rev. R.L. Hunnicutt, pastor officiating. Burial will be in North Fairview Cemetery by Adams Funeral Home of Wellington.
   
Roszell was born November 20, 1952 in Brickeys, Ark. to Eddie and Ida Bee Willingham Outley. He attended school in Wellington and served in the U.S. Navy.
   
He married Joanetta Robbins on August 27, 1993 in Norwalk, Calif. She died in 2003.
   
Roszell was a serviceman at Henniges Automotive in Fredrick, Okla.
   
He is survived by his mother, Ida Bee Outley of Amarillo; seven sisters, Ester McIntosh, Bell Outley and Jean Outley all of Wellington, Marilyn Valley and Lisa Rusk both of Calif., Ann Outley of Amarillo, and Mary Ann Weatherton of Clarendon; and five brothers, James Willingham, Eddie Outley, Pernell Outley, Greg Outley and Henry Outley, all of Calif.
 


Adah Morgan
   
Adah Morgan, age 86 of Shamrock, died Sunday, October 7, 2012.
   
Services were at 10 a.m. October 9 in First United Methodist Church in Shamrock with the Rev. Jerrod Neal officiating. Burial was in Shamrock Cemetery. Arrangements were by Robertson Funeral Directors of Shamrock.
   
Adah Morgan was born Sept. 10, 1926, in Quail to Van and Ida Gipson Allred. She married B.C. Morgan in 1958 in Wellington. He preceded her in death on June 30, 2011.
   
Mrs. Morgan was an Avon representative for many years. She kept the church nursery, taught Sunday school, helped with the Methodist Bizarre and she sincerely loved and cared for her family.
   
She also was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Nelda Parker; three brothers; and a sister.
   
Survivors include a son, Harold Morgan and wife Jennie of Shamrock; a brother, Delton Allred of California; four grandchildren, Jacob Morgan of Amarillo and Sammi Allen, Lane Walden and Ben Morgan, all Shamrock; and two great granddaughters, Kolbi and Kyli Allen of Shamrock.
   
The family suggests memorials be to First United Methodist Church, 500 N. Main St., Shamrock TX 79079.
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Selba Dollison

Rainey Selba Dollison Rainey of Wellington, two days before his 97th birthday, joined his beloved wife, Ozette, in heaven Wednesday, September 26, 2012. She went to be with her Lord on March 13, 1996.

Funeral services were at First Baptist Church in Wellington at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 29. Burial was in Memorial Gardens Cemetery by Adams Funeral Home.

He was one of a dwindling number of what has been convincingly called The Greatest Generation — those millions of men and women who left farms and factories to save the world from totalitarianism in World War II. Except for the last seven years as a resident of the VA Community Living Center in Amarillo, he lived his entire life in Collingsworth County.

Born in Shamrock on September 28, 1915, to Ace and Maggie Conner Rainey, he married Effie Ozette Bennett in Wheeler County on January 12, 1938. He graduated from the new rural consolidated Samnorwood High School in 1936; and, following the U.S. entry into World War II, he joined the Army on July 24, 1942. During his stateside training, Ozette followed him — and worked — wherever he was stationed. He deployed to Europe in September 1944, and their first child, Darlene, was born while he was there. She was seven months old when, at the end of the war, he came home to hold her.

Selba gave his life to the Lord at a very early age and, as a teenager, began writing poetry — something he continued to do all his life. His poems have been published nationally and, for his 94th birthday, he was surprised with a self-published collection of his work — Poetry of my Life. The simple elegance of his poetry — most often an expression of his Christian faith — has been inspirational to readers as far away as Croatia. The book is in its fourth printing.

Selba was a farmer who involved himself in the church, school and civic affairs of his community.

He served for years on the boards of Greenbelt Electric Cooperative, Collingsworth County Farm Bureau and ASCS; and he was an active member of his community’s Baptist Church his entire life. When his children were growing up, he never missed an event in which they participated— having watched his children and grandchildren play an uncountable number of basketball games.

He loved the land and its indescribable beauty and, for 50 years, experienced the joy — and the heartache— of dryland cotton farming in the Texas Panhandle. Despite drought, wind and hail, he never gave up — always looking forward to the next crop year.

Selba is survived by two children and their spouses, Darlene and husband Pete Smith of Amarillo, and Joel and wife Tonya Rainey of Shamrock; three siblings, Hollis Rainey, Cleoma (Rainey) Moody and Marie (Rainey) Finch; six grandchildren, Leigh (Smith) Morgan, Denise (Rainey) Hassell, Tiffany (Smith) Scoville, Sharlie (Rainey) Segura, Catherine (Smith) Daniel, and Erin (Rainey) Brown; 17 great grandchildren and one great great grandson.

He was preceded in death by his brother, John Rainey and his sister, Pauline (Rainey) Morris.

The family thanks PA Jim Taylor and the nurses and staff of Thomas E. Creek VA Community Living Center for their unparalleled care while Selba was a resident. Their tenderness, dignity and respect to our loved one exceeded all expectations — and will never be forgotten.

The family suggests that memorials be to the Ozette B. Rainey Friends of Samnorwood Scholarship Fund, in care of Amarillo Area Foundation, 801 S. Fillmore St., Amarillo 79101; or to a favorite charity.

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DOYLE MESSER
   
Doyle Messer, 90, died Tuesday, September 25, 2012 in Clarendon.
   
Services were held Friday, September 28, 2012 in the Hedley Church of Christ with Bright Newhouse and Don Stone, officiating. Burial followed in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
   
Doyle was born September 13, 1922 in McKnight to O.F. “Pete“ and Lillie Ruth Hickerson Messer.  He married Susan Evelyn Fancher on March 19, 1953 in Hollis, Oklahoma.  He was a US Army Air Corps veteran serving during World War II.  He had been a resident of Hedley most of his life where he farmed and also taught Vocational Ag at Hedley ISD and Quail ISD.  He was the past president of Rowe Cemetery Association, Past president of the Donley County Hospital District, Past President of the Hedley Lions Club, and was currently serving as the president of the Hedley Sr. Citizens.  He was also a member of the Hedley Vol. Fire Dept., Donley County Retired Teachers Association, Hedley American Legion Adamson-Lane Post 287, and the Hedley Church of Christ.  He enjoyed spending time on his farm and spending times with his grandkids and great grandkids showing his cows.
   
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife.
   
Survivors include two sons, Stuart Messer and wife Kaye of Memphis and Lyndon Messer of Hedley; a daughter, Angela Hines and husband Mike of Round Rock; a sister, Nelda Mae Hudson of Amarillo; five grandchildren, Ashton Hines and wife Karen of West Monroe, LA, Aaron Hines of Round Rock, Meagan Miksch and husband Dustin of Austin, Kimberly Messer of Memphis, and Peter Messer of Memphis; two great grandchildren, Luke and Allie Kate Hines of West Monroe, LA.
   
The family request memorials be sent to Rowe Cemetery Association Fund or the Christian Relief Fund / Box 19670 / Amarillo, TX 79114-1670. 
   
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GLENNIS MAXWELL SHIELDS
   
Glennis Maxwell Shields, age 85 of Amarillo, died Monday, July 30, 2012.
   
Prayer services were at 6 p.m. August 2 in Brentwood Chapel at Schooler Funeral Home in Amarillo. Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. August 3 in St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Amarillo with the Rev. Daniel Dreher as celebrant. Burial followed at 2 p.m. in Stinnett Cemetery in Stinnett. Arrangements were by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St., Amarillo.
   
Glennis was born Aug. 5, 1926, in Wellington. She married Earl P. Shields on December 26, 1944. They were married 51 years and had three children. Their young family lived in Sunray for 14 years. In 1961, they moved to Stinnett where they lived until she and Earl moved to Amarillo in 1993. Glennis spent the last year of her life living with her daughter, Ann, and son-in-law, Steve Hamilton, in Magnolia.
   
Glennis was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Amarillo. It was her strong Catholic faith that sustained her in times of unbearable sorrow. She was primarily a homemaker with a passion for sewing. She operated a tailoring business from her home for many years. She was employed at Cartwright’s Dress Shop in Borger for several years.
   
Glennis was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lela Maxwell; her husband, Earl Shields; two sons, Michael and Joseph Shields; and two brothers, Kenneth Maxwell and Freddie Maxwell.
   
Survivors include a daughter, Ann Hamilton and husband Steve Hamilton; a daughter-in-law, Kris Shields; four grandchildren, Mike Shields, Lisa Shields Reed, Chad Hamilton and Dan Hamilton; six great-grandchildren, Bailiegh Shields, Braxton Reed, Camden Shields, Weston Shields, Kenadi Hamilton and Jakobi Hamilton; a sister, Helen Fires and husband A.J. of Wellington; and a brother, Dean Maxwell.
   
The family suggests memorials be to Altus Hospice, 1525 Lake Front Circle No. 1, The Woodlands, TX 77380.
   
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MARGIE ANN LYLE JONES
   
Margie Ann Lyle Jones, age 93 formerly of Amarillo, Texas went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 1, 2012.
   
Services were at 2 p.m. August 4 at Polk Street United Methodist Church with Dr. Burt Palmer, pastor, officiating. Burial was private. Arrangements were by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
   
Margie was born March 15, 1919, in Shamrock, Texas to the late T.J. and Annie Hugh Norwood Lyle. Her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Norwood were pioneer ranchers of Wheeler and Collingsworth Counties. Mrs. Jones graduated from Shamrock High School in 1936.
   
Upon completion of high school she attended Cottey College for Women in Nevada, Missouri, after which she entered the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. While there, she met the love of her life, her future husband, E.K. Jones, a medical student at The University of Texas Medical Branch/Galveston, Texas. They were married June 14, 1940, the day the Germans captured Paris in WWII. To this union a daughter, Janet Jones Burford, and a son, Dan Franklin Jones, were born.
   
In December 1941, when Pearl Harbor was bombed and America was at war, Dr. Jones volunteered for service and was assigned to the 56th Evacuation Hospital in North Africa and Italy. During the war years Mrs. Jones and her then five-month old baby girl moved to Wellington, Texas.
   
After the war they resided in New Orleans in order for Dr. Jones to complete training in Internal Medicine and then returned to Wellington where he founded the Jones/Watkins Clinic. In 1955, they moved to Amarillo where both were active in civic and Church work.
   
In the early 1970’s when Dr. Jones retired, they built a home in Horseshoe Bay, living there six months out of the year.
   
Mrs. Jones was predeceased by her parents, Mr. T.J. and Annie Hugh Norwood Lyle; her husband of 47 years, Dr. E.K. Jones; her daughter, Janet Jones Burford; her son, Dan Franklin Jones; her sister, Mary Kay Wintringham; and her two brothers, Norwood Lyle and Hugh T. Lyle.
   
She leaves to cherish her memories three beautiful granddaughters along with their spouses and eleven great grandchildren.  She also leaves behind a host of other special relatives and friends.
   
Donations may be made to Polk Street United Methodist Church, 1401 South Polk Street, Amarillo TX 79101; or charities of your choice.
 
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DAVID CHARLES LINDLEY

    
David Charles Lindley, age 71 of Amarillo, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012.
    
Services were at 10 a.m. July 27 in Kingswood United Methodist Church in  Amarillo with the Rev. Brad Reeves and the Rev. Jeff Zerkle officiating. Graveside services were at 3:30 p.m. in Plymouth Cemetery in Samnorwood. Arrangements were by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive, Amarillo.
    
David was born February 22, 1941, in Samnorwood to Guy and Opal Lindley. He was a member of Kingswood United Methodist Church where he served as a Sunday school teacher. He was on the finance committee and also was a lay delegate to the administrative council.
    
David was an electrician for many years and belonged to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 602, serving as the business manager. His hobby was working with and making stained glass. David lived and breathed the word of his Lord and Savior, and just recently celebrated the Samnorwood School reunion.
    
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Barbara.
    
Survivors include three daughters, Melanie Keplar and husband Frank, Lonna Jones and husband Ricky and Susan Griffis, all of Amarillo; two sons, Robert Lindley and wife Kim of Lubbock and Brian Lindley and wife Anita of Elysian Fields; a brother, Wayne Lindley of Childress; 13 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and many nieces.
    
The family suggests memorials be to Kingswood United Methodist Church, 4801 S. Austin St., Amarillo TX 79110, or The Gideon’s International, 2200 W. Seventh Ave., Amarillo TX 79106.
    
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BETTY EARLINE MEADOWS OGBOLU
    
Betty Earline Meadows Ogbolu, age 68 of Houston, passed into the Lord's arms on June 12, 2012.
    
The memorial was held on June 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Apostolic Assembly of Love Church in South Houston with Pastor Rodney Carrier officiating.
    
The order of celebration was on June 23 at 1 p.m. at the Carter Chapel Primitive Baptist Church in Amarillo with Elder Herman Moore officiating.
    
Betty's earthly place of rest is in Fairview South Cemetery at Wellington, Texas.
    
Betty was born May 13, 1944 in Idabel, Okla., to the late Odell and Lucy Meadows. She was raised in Wellington.
    
Betty received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Bishop College (presently Quinn's College) in 1969 and a Masters Degree in Accounting from Southern Methodist University in 1971.
    
She met Dr. Romie Ogbolu, then a foreign student from Nigeria, while they were both attending school. The couple married in 1963. Betty blessed Romie with three wonderful sons, Emmanuel, Obi and Alfred. As a devoted mother, wife and friend, she still found time to give back to the community while maintaining a full-time job at IBM.
    
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Effie Williams, James Meadows and Lutrenia Tennison.    
    
Left to cherish her memory is an entourage of family and friends including her husband, three sons, three grandchildren and several brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews, including her sister, Fredonia Hunnicutt of Wellington.

Bernice McDanel

Bernice McDanel, age 91 of Wellington, died Thursday, July 12, 2012 in Wellington.

Services were at 2 p.m. July 14 at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Tory Giddens, pastor and Larry Haddock, minister of the First Christian Church officiating. Burial was in Memorial Gardens Cemetery by Adams Funeral Home.

Bernice was born on May 4, 1921 in Dewey County, Okla. to Clarence and Iva Robinson Escoe. She married James McDanel on January 20, 1940 in Hollis, Okla.

She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church. She worked with her husband at City Grocery for 10 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James in 2000; a daughter, Patsy Thompson in 1986; a son, Bill McDanel in 2004; and by a sister, Glennis (Cub) Watson.

Bernice is survived by her son, Benny McDanel and his wife Roxanne of Wellington; a daughter, Sherry Ammons and her husband Dan of Dumas; a sister, Lorene Carr of Amarillo; eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and by a great great granddaughter.

Pallbearers were Christopher Wilborn, Michael Wilborn, Jace Ammons, Jeffrey Ammons, Bradley McDanel and Robert Coffee.

The family suggests that memorials be made to Home Delivered Meals, 1001 Amarillo St., Wellington TX 79095.

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Faris Jake Hess II

Faris Jake Hess II, age 65 of McLean, Texas died Saturday, July 14, 2012 after a short and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.   

Services were at 2 p.m. July 17 at the First United Methodist Church in McLean with Rev. Thacker Haynes officiating.  Burial followed at Hillcrest Cemetery. Arrangements were by Robertson Funeral Directors of McLean.

Jake was born on July 30, 1946 to Faris Jake and Leta Mae Hess. Jake lived on the ranch he loved in Collingsworth County. He attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and graduated with a degree in Animal Science in 1968. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. 

He spent his childhood in McLean and returned in 1971 to begin his career in ranching. In recent years he could be found running the cash register or visiting with customers at the Country Corner.

Jake was involved with many civic organizations including McLean School Board of Trustees, McLean United Methodist Church, McLean EMS, Texas Hereford Association, American Hereford Association, and American Quarter Horse Association. In addition to these organizations, he cared for every person he met and would always extend a generous hand.

Jake’s family meant the world to him. He was a loving father to his three children and was a caring son to his parents. His parents, Faris Jake and Leta Mae Hess, preceded him in death. 

He is survived by his son, Tres Hess and wife Danna of Stratford; his son, Tanner Hess and wife Christi of McLean; and his daughter, Heather Braden and husband Kevin of Stratford. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, Ty, Shay, Amanda, and Jacob Hess, and Luke, Bryce and Madison Braden. 

Jake is also survived by his sister, Nancy Blackburn of San Antonio, and by many cousins and treasured friends.  

The family would like to express a special thank you to BSA Hospice of Pampa and Amarillo, and the many family members and friends who supported them during this time.  

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the McLean-Alanreed Historical Museum or the United Methodist Church Building Fund.

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Connie Catherine Smith

Connie Catherine Smith, age 84 of Abilene, Texas passed away Friday, July 6, 2012, in Griffin, Ga.

Funeral services were at 1 p.m. July 12 at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith in Abilene. Entombment followed in Elmwood Memorial Park directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home. The family received friends at a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. July 11 at the funeral home.

Connie was born October 31, 1927 to James M. and Alta Walker in Eldorado, Okla. She married Donald R. Smith. Connie was a homemaker, a cosmetologist for 20 years and a member of Wylie Methodist Church. She will be greatly missed. Connie is now in our heavenly Father’s arms.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 2008; one brother; and three sisters.

Survivors include a son, K.D. Smith of Panama City Beach, Fla; a daughter, Teresa Lambert of Abilene; a sister, Sue Clancy of Fort Collins, Colo.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, 301 South Pioneer Drive, Suite 105, Abilene TX 79605.

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FRANKIE AGUILAR SR.
    Frankie Aguilar Sr., age 60 of Wellington, died Thursday, July 5, 2012.

    Rosary was said at 7 p.m. July 8 in Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church. Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. July 9 in First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tony Neusch, pastor of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, officiating. Burial was in North Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements were by Collins, Johnson & Thornberry Funeral Directors of Wellington.

    Frankie was born April 3, 1952, in Dilley to Eduardo T. Aguilar Sr. and Delia Carrasco Aguilar. He married Adriana Gonzales on January 1, 1972, in Wellington. Frankie was a member of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church.

    He was the head of maintenance for Wellington Independent School District and worked for the school district for 24 years. Frankie was an avid Skyrocket fan, and he supported the Skyrockets by working the chain gang during home football games, driving for the marching band, being a school bus driver and building sets for the theater department.

    Frankie was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Richardo Aguilar Sr. and Reynaldo Aguilar.

    Survivors include his wife, Adriana Aguilar of Wellington; a son, Frankie Aguilar Jr. of Wellington; a daughter, Jessica Duke and husband Jeremy of Wellington; three sisters, Elia Herrera of Moore and Lucinda Martindale and Irma Kemp, both of Wellington; a brother, Eddie Aguilar of Wellington; three grandchildren, Skylar Aguilar, Alexius Navarro and Jeremy Lane Duke; a great-grandchild, Zeyah Janea Culpepper; and numerous nieces and nephews.

    Pallbearers included Richard Aguilar, Jr., Cavin Gonzales, Bryan Edward Kemp, Jermaine Cantu, Jarod Dill, Ryan Rodriguez, Jeremy Dill, Trinidad Cantu, III, Eric Rodriguez, Logan Martindale, Kollin Kemp and Russell Aguilar.

    Honorary Pallbearers were Scot Martindale, Robert Powell, Kurt Ashmore, Larry Molina, Glenn Thomas, Robert Granados, Carl Taylor and Tim Allen.

    The family suggests memorials be to Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church or the Skyrocket Athletic Booster Club.

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DELLA FAYE O‘NEIL
    Della Faye Coleman O'Neil, age 90 of Olton, died Monday, July 2, 2012.

    Services were at 1 p.m. July 5, 2012 at Main Street Church of Christ in Olton with Mr. Brad Wangerin officiating. Services were also held at 3 p.m. July 6 at Wellington Church of Christ in Wellington with Minister Phil Collard and Mr. Byron Bell officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Gardens in Wellington under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors of Olton.

    Della Faye was born August 4, 1921 in Collingsworth County, near Quail, to Frank and Willie Thomas Coleman. During World War II, she joined the Women's Army Corp. She attained the rank of Corporal and worked as a recruiter at the "WAC Shack" in Amarillo. After the war, she worked at the State Health Department in Lubbock. While living in Lubbock, she served as the local "boarding house" for many relatives as they attended Texas Tech University.

    She was a member of Sunset Church of Christ and was very involved in various church activities. She loved playing games, especially Bridge, loved Texas A&M, and enjoyed watching her grandchildren play sports.

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

    Survivors include two daughters, Linda Leathers and husband David of Olton and Cindy O'Neil of Chandler, Ariz.; a son, Pat O'Neil and wife Sally of Winchester, Va.; and a sister, Mazine Davidson of Anapolis, Md. She was blessed with five grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

    Memorials may be made to the Lubbock Children's Home, P.O. Box 2824, Lubbock TX 79408 or the Runningwater Draw Care Center, P.O. Box 409, Olton TX 79064.

    The family received friends at the funeral home from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on July 5, 2012.

DOROTHY MARIE BUTLER DUNIVEN

Dorothy Marie Butler Duniven, age 81 formerly of Wellington, passed away Monday, June 25, 2012 in Lewisville, Texas.

Services were held at 3 p.m. on June 27 at Prestonwood Baptist Church, Dallas Campus. Officiating was Neal Jeffrey, associate pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church. Arrangements were by North Dallas Funeral Home in Farmers Branch. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. June 28 at the Miami Cemetery in Miami, Texas.

Dorothy was born October 14, 1930 in Tulia, Texas to Thomas Brooks Butler and Mamie Ross Gidden Butler. She married Bob Duniven in Amarillo and they were married 39 years when he died in 1988.

Dorothy graduated from Canyon High School in 1949 where she was the co-captain of the basketball team and played volleyball. She was selected senior class favorite in high school. She had a lifelong love of sports, enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren play in little league and school sports, and was an avid Texas Tech and Dallas Cowboy fan. 

During her husband's job with El Paso Natural Gas Company, they lived in Jal and Eunice N.M., Midkiff, Texas, then McLean, Texas where all five of her children graduated from McLean High School. While living at McLean, she worked for Marie Foundations and Jane Simpson Insurance Agency. 

She was a wonderful cook, taught G.A.’s and vacation bible school, and was a devoted wife and mother. After her husband retired they moved to Miami until his death. She moved to Wellington in 1990 where she volunteered at the nursing home and delivered meals for Home Delivered Meals for many years. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Wellington.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bob Duniven; and in April of 2012, her son, Marty Duniven. She was also preceded in death by all of her brothers, Wayne Butler, James Butler, Harold Butler, D.A. Butler, Tommie Butler, Garland Butler, and her sister, Mamie Miller.

Survivors include three sons, Alan Duniven and wife Carol of Lantana, Dennis Duniven and wife Marsha of Dallas, and Tommy Duniven and wife Diane of Wylie; a daughter, Lana Ward and husband Bruce of Wellington; a daughter-in-law, Kathy Duniven of Fort Worth; 14 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals, 1001 Amarillo Street, Wellington TX 79095, or The Gideons International, P.O. Box 113355, Carrollton TX 75011-3355.