Potter Co. TX - Obits: November 17, 2006 ============================================================== Thanks to http://www.amarillonet.com/ for permission to upload their obits to the USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved. Amarillo Globe-News http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ============================================================== Amarillo Globe-News - Friday, November 17, 2006 Amarillo Robert Atkins Robert Atkins, 78, of Amarillo died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006. Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in N.S. Griggs & Sons Funeral Directors Pioneer Chapel, 2615 Paramount Blvd., with Bob Thomas, chaplain of Odyssey Health Care, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens. Mr. Atkins was born June 27, 1928, in Dickens. He married Lucille Adams in 1947 in Dickens. They moved to Amarillo in 1966 from Lubbock. He was a truck driver for more than 40 years before becoming the owner and operator of 4-Way store in Fourway from 1990 to 2001. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Atkins; three sons, James Atkins and wife Thresa of Amarillo, Larry Atkins and wife Carol of Tulsa, Okla., and Terry Atkins and wife Denise of Dumas; two daughters, Sue Robinson and husband Larry and Brenda Ivey, all of Amarillo; and a sister, Delpha Day and husband Pete of Roanoke. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patsy J. "Pat" Baker Patsy J. "Pat" Baker, 66, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Llano Cemetery Mausoleum with the Rev. Dale Moreland officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery East by Cox- LaGrone Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Mrs. Baker was born March 11, 1940, in San Angelo, was raised there and graduated from San Angelo High School. She moved to Amarillo from Brownwood in 1997. She had worked at Henry D's Restaurant at United since 1999. She was a Baptist. The family wishes to express its deepest gratitude to all the staff at BSA Hospice and all of Patsy's co-workers and customers at Henry D's. Survivors include two daughters, Renee Fowler and husband Robert and LeeAnn Hanks, all of Amarillo; two sons, Dean Rutland and wife Barbara of Sonora and Jackie Baker of Milwaukee; her mother, Madge Hargrove of Amarillo; wa sister, DeAun Moser of Amarillo; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeff Barclay Jeff Barclay, 29, formerly of Amarillo, died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Central Church of Christ with Dick Marcear officiating. Memorial services were Wednesday in the J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington, D.C. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Cox-LaGrone Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Jeff was born Nov. 10, 1977, in Amarillo, and was raised here. He attended Woflin Elementary school and Austin Middle School, and graduated from Tascosa High School in 1996. While at Tascosa, he was on the wrestling team. He was involved in Scouting since he was 9 years old, and attained the rank of Eagle Scout in 1996. He attended Amarillo College before joining the U.S. Navy. While in the Navy, he served on the USS Lake Champlain. He married Dorothy Davis on Oct. 18, 2003, in Amarillo. They moved from Amarillo to Charles Town, W.Va., in 2004. He was a network engineer for Caci International out of Washington, D.C., officing in the J. Edgar Hoover Building. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of Charles Town; two sons, Bryndan Barclay and Joseph Barclay; his parents, Rick and Judi Barclay of Amarillo; a sister, Betsy Silva of Amarillo; a brother, Jon Barclay of Gulf Port, Miss.; and his grandparents, Everett and Astor Stevens of Amarillo. The family suggests memorials be to the Bryndan and Joseph Barclay Memorial Fund, in care of First Bank of the Southwest, P.O. Box 32552, Amarillo, TX 79120-2552. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Florence "Flo" Williams Burns Florence "Flo" Williams Burns, 93, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in First Presbyterian Church Chapel. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Flo was born Aug. 22, 1913, in Villisca, Iowa. She earned an undergraduate degree from Iowa State University and a master's degree from New York University in 1934. While at Iowa State, she met Pat Burns, and they were married in 1936. Flo was a helpmate to her husband and a wonderful mother to her children, Mary and Mike. She was active in many organizations, but felt especially close to her sisters in PEO (chapter AN) and the Antique Club. She loved bridge and had many special bridge friends. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Stevens and husband Jimmy of El Paso; a son, Michael Frank Burns of Nacogdoches; two grandsons, Patrick Stevens and wife Mieke of Eugene, Ore., and Mike Stevens and wife Kate Baird of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Opportunity School, in care of First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Harrison St., Amarillo, TX 79101. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Andrew James Candelaria Andrew James Candelaria, 47, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. today in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Mr. Candelaria was born Aug. 23, 1959, in Amarillo to Randolfo and Agueda Agnes Candelaria. He was a baker at Snowhite Bakery and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Randolfo Candelaria. Survivors include his mother, Agueda Candelaria; a daughter, Priscilla Candelaria; a son, Steven Candelaria; five brothers, Joe Candelaria, Don Candelaria, Felipe Candelaria, Robert Candelaria and Patricio Candelaria, all of Amarillo; three sisters, Susie C. Vela of Bishop and Patsy Cuellar and Margaret Candelaria, both of Amarillo. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gilbert Mann Gilbert Mann of Amarillo died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. Graveside services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Trinity Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Mr. Mann retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 32 years as a letter carrier. After he retired, he was the head custodian at Trinity Baptist Church for several years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. His first love was his Lord, followed by his family, golf, fishing and children, especially babies. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a grandson, Chris Twing. Survivors include two daughters, Carolene Poole and husband Kenneth and Cheryl Hollan and husband Terry, all of Amarillo; three sons, Wayne Moore and wife Helen, Bob Moore and wife Fay and Jim Moore and wife Glenna, all of Amarillo; a brother, Jiggs Mann of Clarendon; 11 grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105 or Trinity Baptist Church, 1608 Wolflin Ave., Amarillo, TX 79109. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cynthia Violet Bragg McLaughlin Cynthia Violet Bragg McLaughlin, 54, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., with the Rev. Tim Tam officiating. Cindy was born March 16, 1952, in Amarillo. She was a 1970 graduate of Tascosa High School. She married Jay A. McLaughlin on Dec. 31, 1974, in Amarillo. She had been employed with ATMOS Energy prior to her illness. She was a homemaker and gave generously of her love to her entire family. Survivors include her husband, Jay; two sons, Colby of Denver and Cory of Austin; her parents, J.W. "Dub" and Bonnie Bragg of Amarillo; two sisters, Susan Sanders of Amarillo and Debbie Lee of Houston; three brothers, Jim Bragg and Mark Bragg, both of Amarillo, and Bill Bragg of Lubbock; nine nieces and nephews; three great-nieces; and a great-nephew. The family will be at her parents' house at 4102 Troy Drive. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alfred J. Pandolfi Alfred J. Pandolfi, 86, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. Vigil services will be at 6 p.m. today in St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church Chapel. Memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the church with Monsignor Joseph Tash officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Mr. Pandolfi was born June 3, 1920, in Manville, R.I., to Domenico and Bridget Pandolfi. He married Estelle Constantineau on Oct. 12, 1942, in St. John's Catholic Church in Slattersville, R.I. He was a World War II veteran, serving from 1942 to 1946. He was part of the Pacific Island Campaign and the occupation force that landed in Japan. Mr. Pandolfi was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He moved to Texas from Florida 17 years ago. He previously lived in upstate New York and Rhode Island. Mr. Pandolfi farmed his entire life and was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by five brothers; five sisters; and both his parents. Survivors include his wife, Estelle G. Pandolfi; two sons, Alfred A. Pandolfi of Fort Worth and Gerald R. Pandolfi of Amarillo; a sister, Annie Oulette of Manville; four grandchildren, Shelly, Andrew, Ryan and Megan; and six great- grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 4100 S. Coulter St., Amarillo, TX 79121. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aileen Shiver Aileen Shiver, 83, of Amarillo died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia St. Inurnment will be in Houston National Cemetery in Houston. Mrs. Shiver was born Sept. 28, 1923, in Vernon to Eugene and Elizabeth Hathaway. Aileen graduated from Amarillo High School, then she attended West Texas School of Nursing. She served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II. After her discharge, Aileen attended the Barnes School of Anesthesiology in St. Louis. She served this community as a nurse anesthetist for more than 40 years. Aileen married Clayton B. Shiver on Jan. 14, 1950, in Amarillo. She was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother. Survivors include her husband, Clayton B. Shiver; two daughters, Denise Shiver Blackmore and husband Steve and Lee Ann Shiver, all of Houston; a brother, James Hathaway of Houston; two grandchildren, Jonathan Clayton Blackmore and Julia Christine Blackmore; and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charles G. Salazar Jr. Charles G. Salazar Jr., 50, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today in Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Monsignor Rex Nicholl officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Mr. Salazar was born Dec. 31, 1955, in Amarillo, where he was raised. The last school that he attended was West Texas A&M University where he received his master's degree. He worked for Pioneer Energy Gas Co. until his medical condition kept him from further work or employment. Mr. Salazar was loved by all who knew him, and those he met will never forget him. His greatest gift was his mind and wit. His closest relatives and friends called him "Chez." He will be missed by all his family members and friends. We all say "goodbye" and a peaceful journey to your Father in Heaven, and may you now rest your soul in peace. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles G. Salazar Sr., in September 1973; and his younger brother, Mario S. Salazar, in January 2006. Survivors include a daughter, Bianca Salazar of Fort Worth; his mother, Dolores R. Hernandez of Amarillo; a sister, Debbie Castillo of Amarillo; a brother, Leo T. Salazar; eight nephews and nieces and great-nephews and great- nieces, all of Amarillo; a very special aunt who cared and loved him, Mary Rael of Amarillo; and many cousins, aunts and uncles. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lois Louise Moore Wright Lois Louise Moore Wright, 75, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 6969 E. Interstate 40, with the Rev. Tommy Ewing of Tenth Street United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in White Rose Cemetery in Reydon, Okla. Mrs. Wright was born Jan. 28, 1931, in Talmage, Kan., to William Amos and Mildred Koelling Moore. She grew up in Abilene, Kan., and graduated from Abilene High School in 1948. After graduation she taught in a small country school for a year. On May 28, 1949, she married Billy Gene Wright in Abilene, and moved to Reydon, where they lived until 1963, moving to Amarillo. Mrs. Wright was a secretary for several different companies until she retired from Pantex in 1996. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Billy Gene Wright, in July 1991. Survivors include two sons, Robert Wright and Terry Wright; three daughters, Betty Jarvis, Nancy Tomlin and Susan Bailey; a brother, Richard Moore; a sister, Flora Picking; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to the Don & Sybil Harrington Cancer Center, 1500 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Paula Kay Graves PAMPA - Paula Kay Graves, 61, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Memory Gardens Mausoleum with Howard Whiteley, pastor of Baxter Chapel in Baxter Springs, Kan., officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mrs. Graves was a graduate of Pampa High School, and attended Clarendon College in Pampa. She attended the Pampa Chapel of Apostolic Faith. Survivors include her husband, Gary Graves; two sons, Gary Graves Jr. of Pampa, and Danny Keith Graves of Amarillo; and four grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to the American Heart Association, 6605 W. Interstate 40, Suite A-6, Amarillo, TX 79106. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ed Smith STRATFORD - Ed Smith, 79, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, in Dumas. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in First Christian Church with the Rev. Charles Mendenhall, pastor of Victory Center in Guymon, Okla., officiating. Burial will be in Stratford Cemetery with flag detail by American Legion Post No. 224 of Dumas. Arrangements are by Morrison Funeral Directors. Mr. Smith was born Sept. 9, 1927, in Willow, Okla., to Dan and Mary Smith. On Dec. 24, 1949, he married Charlene "Sherry" Bolster who preceded him in death on March 2, 1998. He had been a resident of Stratford most of his life, and was a member of First Christian Church in Stratford. He was owner/operator of Chevron gas station, Golden Spread Implement, Buckle & Bow Shoe Store and Stratford Tire Store and Motorcycle, all located in Stratford. Mr. Smith was co-owner of Shaffer Plough Co. in Pratt, Kan., and owned ranches at Black Mesa, Okla., and in Colorado, Texas and New Mexico. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Nick Cozart, on May 17, 1996. Survivors include a son, Barry Kent Smith and wife Dana of Stratford; a daughter, Tana Pemberton and husband Steve of Stratford; two sisters, Carol Robison of Dallas and Margaret Teakell of Broken Bow; four grandchildren, Neal Smith, Monique Kager, Ramey Cozart and Jaret Pemberton; and six great- grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Memorial Hospice, 224 E. Second, Dumas, TX 79029. The family will be at 1210 N. Chestnut in Stratford. Sign the online guest book at www.morrisonfuneraldirectors.com. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Margie A. Gray FRITCH - Margie A. Gray, 75, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, in Amarillo. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in First Southern Baptist Church with the Rev. Calvin Winters, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Fritch. Mrs. Gray was born Aug. 22, 1931, in Longmont, Colo. She married Clyde Gray Sr. on Oct. 7, 1950, in Dewey, Okla. Survivors include her husband, Clyde Gray Sr.; three sons, Clyde Gray Jr. and wife Sandi of San Marcos and Bruce Gray and Raymond Gray and wife Michelle, all of Fritch; a brother, Clyde Elmer Tucker of Bartlesville, Okla.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Roselyn Alexis Mendez PERRYTON - Roselyn Alexis Mendez, infant, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. today in Ochiltree Cemetery with Monsignor Joe Bixenman officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton. Roselyn Alexis Mendez was born Nov. 15, 2006, in Perryton. Survivors include her mother, Anna Flores of Perryton; her father, Jesse Mendez of Perryton; and her grandparents, Alberto and Rosa Flores and Rosa Mendez, all of Perryton. The family suggests memorials be to a favorite charity. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chief Warrant Officer 2 Miles P. Henderson CANADIAN - Miles P. Henderson, 24, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2006, near Balad, Iraq. Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday in First Christian Church with Matt Cook officiating. Arrangements are by Hughs Funeral Home of Canadian. Miles was born Jan. 28, 1982, in Amarillo to Mr. Brad and Terry Henderson. He was a 2000 graduate of Canadian High School. Miles then attended Western State College in Gunnison, Colo. His attendance there lasted until his ski lift ticket expired. From the summer of 1997 until he joined the Army, Miles worked for Amarillo Artificial Limb and Brace, employed by two terrific friends, Chad Mason and Don Marks. Along with their families, they loved and mentored Miles during his employment with them. From there Miles enlisted in the U.S. Army in May of 2003. Miles flew an AH-64 D Apache Longbow with the 82nd Airborne. He served in the Wolf Pack Squadron in the current war with Iraq. Miles married Artis Chester on July 1, 2006, in Fort Meyers Beach, Fla. Anyone who knew Miles, knew he loved the Lord with all his heart. He was baptized March 1, 1992, in Midland, Mich. Thus, it is no surprise he was an active member of First Christian Church. Miles was preceded in death by his grandfather, Howard Gerken. Survivors include his wife, Artis Henderson of Fort Meyers Beach; his parents, Brad and Terry Henderson of Canadian; a sister, Deadre Henderson of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va.; his paternal grandparents, Glenn and Virginia Henderson of Amarillo; his maternal grandmother, Bessie Gerken of Canadian; and his great-grandmother, Bertie Whitaker of Amarillo. He will be missed by five very close friends, Jared Hohertz, Eric Hall, George Peyton, Derek Maupin and occasional younger substitute, Dillon Hohertz. Miles is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and additional friends who loved him very much. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to the Miles Henderson Scholarship Fund, First National Bank, 200 Main, Canadian, TX 79014. Send condolences online at www.hughsfuneralhome.com. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Minnie Tooms BORGER - Minnie Tooms, 88, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. Services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in First Christian Church with the Rev. Leonard Forsythe, pastor of Bible Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery by Brown Funeral Directors. Mrs. Tooms was born Feb. 16, 1928, in Hall County. She was a member of Rebekah Lodge No. 286, Noble Grand, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion, a life member of PTA and elder emeritus of First Christian Church. Survivors include a son, Troy Tooms of Borger; a special friend, Bill Montrose; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elsewhere Bonnie Valentine Babbitt TYLER - Bonnie Valentine Babbitt, 95, formerly of Shamrock, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Lloyd James Funeral Chapel with Dr. Darryle Dunks officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Babbitt was born July 7, 1911, to Elmer and Anna Waltermire in Franklin County, Ark. The family moved to Oklahoma and later to Shamrock. Survivors include a son, Carrol Dean Valentine of Tyler; a grandchild; and two sisters, Virginia Riza of Granbury and Anna Mae Byrne of Lubbock. The family suggests memorials be to Green Acres Baptist Church building fund, 1607 Troup Hwy., Tyler, TX 75701. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- W.W. "Bill" Roberts Jr. WEATHERFORD - W.W. "Bill" Roberts Jr. died Monday, Nov. 12, 2006. Graveside services were Tuesday in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements were by Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. In 1968 Mr. Roberts moved to Amarillo to work for Bell Helicopter Textron, later moving to Tehran, Iran, with Bell. Survivors include his wife, Mary; a daughter, Naomi Roberts Woodard; a son, William Wythe "Bill" Roberts III; a sister, Anne Blackmon; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jerry Jay Brown MIDLOTHIAN - Jerry Jay Brown, 71, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, in Dallas. Services were at 7 p.m. Thursday in Midlothian Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today in Hanson Cemetery in Comanche County. Mr. Brown was born May 23, 1935, in Amarillo to John J. and Edith Tanner Brown. Mr. Brown was retired, having been a yardmaster for Santa Fe Railway and a truck driver at Andy Carlegis Trucking. Survivors include his wife, Kathey Brown; three sons, Darrell Brown of North Platte, Neb., and Trey Roden and Jerry Kent Brown, both of Midlothian; four daughters, Susan Mann of Mesquite, Rhonda Roden of Fort Worth and Pamela Brown and BreAnna Brown, both of Midlothian; a sister, Jeannie Folkner of Amarillo; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Mexico Ramona Ruth Berry CLOVIS, N.M. - Ramona Ruth Berry, 73, died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Portales Cemetery in Portales with Claude Vigil, pastor, officiating. Arrangements are by Steed- Todd Funeral Home. Mrs. Berry was born Aug. 22, 1933, in Ranchvale to Arthur N. and Effie Butler Hallum Tiffin. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, Keith Berry of Alamogordo and Kevin Berry of Albuquerque; two brothers, Leon Tiffin of Portales and Gerald Tiffin of Oklahoma; two sisters, Jewell Hall and Laverna Brewer, both of Portales; and four grandchildren. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas Edward Carter CLOVIS, N.M. - Thomas Edward Carter, 91, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. There will be no services. Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home. Mr. Carter was born Feb. 24, 1915, in the Rock Lake community, northwest of Melrose, to Tom and Myra Rudisill Carter. He married Ina Stone on Oct. 15, 1982, in Mesa, Ariz. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Margaret Williams of Clovis; a daughter, Jayne Norris of Phoenix; two sons, Patrick Carter of Salem, Ore., and Kelly Carter of Albuquerque; two sisters, Louise Newsom and Hazel Dunso, both of Clovis; a special home caregiver, Matt Nelson of Clovis; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to the Christian Children's Home in Portales. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Willa L. "Willie" Cotton CLOVIS, N.M. - Willa L. "Willie" Cotton, 74, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in The Chapel at Muffley Funeral Home with Cecil Bunch officiating. Burial will be in Mission Garden of Memories Cemetery. Mrs. Cotton was born Dec. 11, 1931, to Leo W. and Helen F. Baer Widdifield in Enid, Okla. She married William G. Cotton on Sept. 20, 1952, in Las Cruces. Survivors include her husband; a son, William Douglas Cotton of Clovis; two daughters, Terri Lynn Cotton of Alto and Pamela Jeanne Dunn of Moriarty; a sister, Myrna W. Floyd of Horseshoe Bay, Texas; and five grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Boys Ranch of New Mexico, in care of The Ranches, 6209 Hendrix NE, 2FL, Albuquerque, NM 87110-1334. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jacob L. Piedra FORT SUMNER, N.M. - Jacob L. Piedra, 22, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, in Amarillo, Texas. Services will be at 11 a.m. today in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Coy Brewer officiating. Arrangements are by Chavez Funeral Home. Jacob was born Oct. 16, 1984, in San Antonio, and was currently enrolled in cosmetology school. Jacob was an organ donor and his gift made it possible for four people, including his aunt in Florida, to receive the gift of life. Survivors include his parents, Ricardo and Christine Piedra of Fort Sumner; four brothers, Jesse Piedra, David Piedra, Ricardo L. Piedra and James Piedra; three sisters, Vicky Croney, Meghan Hernandez and Peggy Tijerina; and his grandmothers, Lupe Luna and Severa Piedra. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday, November 17, 2006 SERVICES Services Pending Cary L. Gillpatrick, 55, of Pampa died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006. Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon. Jerrianne D. Thweatt, 70, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. Cox- LaGrone Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Donia Gail Waugh, 75, of McLean died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006. Bailey-Ware Funeral Home. Services Today Frances "Panchita" Aragon, 76, of Clovis, N.M. Mass will be at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in El Calvario Cemetery in Puerto de Luna. Muffley Funeral Home. Jerry Jay Brown, 71, of Midlothian. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. in Hanson Cemetery in Comanche County. Midlothian Funeral Home Chapel. Andrew James Candelaria, 47, of Amarillo. Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Mary Sue Crain, 83, of McGregor. Memorial celebration of life services will be at 2 p.m. in First United Methodist Church. Resthaven Funeral Home of Lubbock. Don E. Davis, 82, of Amarillo. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. in Llano Cemetery. N.S. Griggs & Sons Funeral Directors, 2615 Paramount Blvd. Les Earnhart, 85, of Amarillo, formerly of Borger. Services will be at 2 p.m. in Brown Funeral Directors Chapel of the Fountains in Borger. Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery in Borger. Paula Kay Graves, 61, of Pampa. Services will be at 2 p.m. in Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Tressie Norvelle Greer, 79, of Amarillo. Services will be at 1 p.m. in Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 6969 E. Interstate 40. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Orville "Bud" Grubbs, 84, of Borger. Services will be at 10 a.m. in Brown Funeral Directors Chapel of the Fountains. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. in Jester, Okla. Aubrey "Chuck" Herrera, 56, of Clayton, N.M. Mass will be at 10 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Burial will be in Clayton Memorial Cemetery. Hass Funeral Directors. Elizabeth Jane Smith Holton, 85, of Spearman. Private family graveside services will be at 10 a.m. in Hansford County Cemetery. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. in Spearman First United Methodist Church. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman. Jerry DeWayne Hopson, 48, of Amarillo. Services will be at 2 p.m. in Warford- Walker Mortuary Chapel, 509 N. Hughes St. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Monene Jacobs, 66, of Clovis, N.M. Services will be at 2 p.m. in First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens. Steed-Todd Funeral Home. Monetta Decker Lynch, 89, of Paducah. Services will be at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Paducah Garden of Memories Cemetery by Seigler Funeral Home. Nell Elizabeth Peckenpaugh Mayfield, 74, of Perryton. Services will be at 2 p.m. in First Christian Church. Burial will be in Ochiltree Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton. Roselyn Alexis Mendez, infant, of Perryton. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. in Ochiltree Cemetery. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton. Alfred J. Pandolfi, 86, of Amarillo. Vigil services will be at 6 p.m. in St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church Chapel. Memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the church. Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Jacob L. Piedra, 22, of Fort Sumner, N.M. Services will be at 11 a.m. in First Baptist Church. Chavez Funeral Home. Charles G. Salazar Jr., 50, of Amarillo. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. in Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Donald J. Sigle, 68, formerly of Hereford. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. in Restlawn Cemetery. Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd., in Amarillo. Edythe Mclaughlin Wilhite, 86, of Amarillo. Services will be at 2 p.m. in Trinity Baptist Church. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street. ---