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Helen Esther Harbour
GAGE, OK - Helen Esther Harbour, 96, died Thursday, June 10, 2010, in Shattuck.
Services were at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2010 in First Christian Church in Gage with Richard Chapman officiating. Burial was in Gage Cemetery by Mason Funeral Home of Shattuck.
Helen and her husband were owners and operators of Harbour Produce Co. She also sold Avon for 25 years.
Survivors include three daughters, Shirley Smith of Gage, Betty Mitchell of Woodward and Carol Short of Spearman, Texas; a brother, Bill Flaherty of Gage; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be to a charity of choice.
Betty Irene Riggle
AMARILLO - Betty Irene Riggle, 74, passed away on June 8, 2010, after a two-year battle with cancer.
Betty Riggle was born on June 15, 1935, in Morse, Iowa, to John and Elizabeth Fisher. Betty attended grade school in Morse and graduated from City High School in Iowa City in 1953.
On Sept. 11, 1955, Betty and Dale Riggle were married in North Liberty, Iowa. The couple spent about four years in Germany while Dale was in the Army. After that, they farmed in the North Liberty area until 1977 when they moved to Texas.
Betty loved to raise a garden and flowers. She worked as a cosmetologist, real estate agent and retired from Pantex travel department.
She was preceded in death by her father; her mother; and her older brother.
Survivors include her husband, Dale of Amarillo, a brother, John and wife Rosie of North Liberty, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Joyce of Reno, Nev.; five nieces; two nephews; and 11 grandnieces and grandnephews.
The family suggests memorials be made to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105.
Elaine Swan
SPEARMAN - Elaine Swan, 60, passed away on June 15, 2010.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 18, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church with Jim Reeves officiating. Cremation will be by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.
Elaine was born in Perryton, TX on October 18, 1949. She married Ronald Swan on July 27, 1968. in Spearman. She delivered the Amarillo Globe-News in Spearman for 21 years. She was a homemaker and devoted mother for over 40 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Dorothy Longly.
Survivors include her husband, Ronald Swan, of the home; six daughters, Stacie Swan of Amarillo, Leslie Swan and her fiance Will Martin of Amarillo, Leann Swan of Amarillo, Ashley Swan of Spearman, Tammy Bell of Amarillo, Janet Hall of Amarillo, and Jeanne Swan of Spearman; three sons, Scott Swan of Spearman, Jarret Swan of Dallas, and Jeffrey Swan of Norman, OK; two sisters, Delores and George Waggie of Wynona, OK and Edith Smith of Winfield, TX; and three grandchildren.
The family requests memorials be to the Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center, PO Box 51628, Amarillo TX 79159-1628.
Goldie Mae “Buckey” Dunnihoo
WAKA – Goldie Mae “Buckey” Dunnihoo, (formerly of Waka), age 87, died Wednesday, June 9, 2010. Graveside services will be conducted on Saturday, June 12, at 10 AM in Ochiltree Cemetery, Memorial Services were at 9 AM, Thursday, June 10, at Lake Tanglewood Community Church with Doug Rawlins officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton.
“Buckey” was born in Waka on April 30, 1923 and was a lifelong resident to Waka. She married Junior Dunnihoo on April 13, 1940 in Liberal, Kansas. He passed away in 1997.
She was a member of the Church of the Brethren of Waka and was a homemaker. The family greatly appreciates the loving care, compassion and support provided by the Village at Ware Living Center and BSA Hospice.
Two daughters, Bonita Jowell of Huntsville, Texas, Patty Braselton of McKinney, Texas; one son, James “Johnnie” Dunnihoo of Spearman; one brother, Billy Newingham of Alexandria, Louisiana; one sister, Lilly Ellen Hines of Hobbs, New Mexico; nine grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and 3 great great-grandchildren survive her.
The family request memorials be to BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, Texas, 79176.
Dorothy Longley
SPEARMAN - Dorothy Longly, 90, died on Tuesday, June 8, 2010.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 11, 2010 at the First Christian Church in Spearman with Rev. Jim Reeves officiating. Interment will be at Hansford Cemetery under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.
Dorothy was born in Conway, TX on March 30, 1920. She had lived in Spearman since 1942. Dorothy married Elmer Longley on July 4, 1941 in Boise City, OK. Elmer passed away in 1984.
She was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church of Spearman and a member of the Rebekah Lodge. She was the last of her generation.
Dorothy is survived by three daughters, Delores Waggie and husband George of Wynona, OK, Edith Brown of Winfield, TX, and Elaine Swan and husband Ronald of Spearman; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
The family requests memorials be to Hansford Manor 707 Roland Spearman,TX. 79081.
Jackie Kay Powell Simpson
LEFORS - Jackie Kay Powell Simpson, 61, died Thursday, June 3, 2010.
Services were at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 in Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Bob Banks, minister, officiating. Arrangements were by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.
Mrs. Simpson was born Sept. 29, 1948, in Groom to Jack and Jody Powell. She lived in the Texas Panhandle area most of her life, the last 14 years in Lefors. She worked for the U.S. Postal Service for six years and also worked various positions at Albertson's for many years. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, gardening and being with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jack Powell.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Simpson; two daughters, Dawna Hearon and husband Vincent of Pampa and Robin McCullough and husband Jake of Gruver; a son, Chris Homer and wife Gracie of Amarillo; two stepdaughters, Heather Simpson of Dallas and Heidi Klein of Mineola; her mother, Jody Powell of Amarillo; a sister, Margaret Milam of Pampa; three grandchildren, Isaiah Homer, Hunter Homer, and Logan McCullough; a niece Le Ann; a nephew, Tom Milam; and several great-nieces and nephews.
The family suggests memorials be to American Cancer Society, 3915 S. Bell St., Amarillo, TX 79109.
Sign the online guest book at www.carmichael-whatley.com.
Flora Lou (Toda) Alexander
ODESSA - Flora Lou (Toda) Alexander, 95, a long time resident of Odessa passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Midland Memorial Hospital. She was born January 31, 1915 in Leesburg, TX to Henry & Agnes Deverell. She married Omar Virgil Alexander July 4, 1933 in Clovis, NM. Toda & O.V. lived in Lubbock, Shallowater, Buchanan Dam & Odessa throughout their lives. They loved to travel, have fun, live life, and just enjoy being around others, now they are together again.
She was a member of Mission Baptist Church. Her 95 years with us were an inspiration and a blessing and she will be missed but not forgotten. Toda was truly one of God’s Angels and now she walks with God.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry & Agnes Deverell, her husband of 59 years O. V. Alexander, brother, Guy Deverell, sisters, Bessie Pipkin, Adell Burgess & Ivy Deverell, and stillborn un-named infant son in 1938.
She is survived by her daughter, Delories Irene Watkins & husband Johnnie of Midland; (2) grandsons, Jimmy C. Watkins & wife Alice of Odessa, & David Lee Watkins & wife Cheryl of Greenwood; and (3) great-grandchildren, Jennifer Seybert & husband Albert of Odessa, Jacob Watkins & wife Kimberly of Odessa, Justin Watkins & wife Becky of Greenwood; (5) great-great-grandchildren, Davis & Griffin Seybert, and Garrett, Jace & Alli Watkins; and numerous special family members including Catherine and Gary Smith of Spearman.
The family would like to express special thanks to Hospice of Midland for all of the help they have provided over these last few months.
Graveside services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Friday, June 11, 2010 at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Mary Frances “Peggy” Garrett Archer
SPEARMAN - Mary Frances “Peggy” Garrett Archer died peacefully Friday, June 4, 2010.
Services were at 11:30 a.m. Monday in First Baptist Church in Spearman with John Scott and the Rev. Gary Gumfroy officiating. Burial was in Holt Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.
Peggy Archer was born December 1, 1921, in Pittsburg, Texas, to Elvin Gordon and Emma Mae Weems Garrett. As a small child, Peggy moved with her parents and her older brother, John William to Amarillo and then on to Gruver. Peggy attended Gruver schools.
On August 22, 1939, Peggy and Carl M. Archer of Spearman were married in Liberal, Kansas. Their marriage lasted for more than 65 years. Carl and Peggy always lived in Spearman. She was truly a “helpmate” to her husband in all of his endeavors including ranching, farming, oil & gas and the grain business.
Peggy was a member of the First Baptist Church in Spearman where she served as a Sunday School teacher and in many other volunteer capacities in her younger years.
She and Carl were selected as “Spearman Citizens of the Year” in 1996 and “Citizens of the Century” in 2000. The Archers were known for their generosity and worked tirelessly for the betterment of the citizens of Hansford County. Peggy was an honorary member of the Laureate Gamma Gamma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi.
Peggy was the mother of two daughters, Mary Frances and Carla Lee. She was the best mother in the world!
Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Carl M. Archer, in 2004, her parents, her brother, a son-in-law and a great granddaughter.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Frances Dixon and husband Perry, of Spearman; Carla Lee Johnson and husband Mike, of Morse. She was “Nanaw” to 3 granddaughters, Carlee Dixon and son Kyle Montgomery of Dallas; Dr. Kathryn Mancini, her husband Brian and their son Barrett of Spearman; Julie Sherrod, her husband Greg and their son Caleb of Belton. Peggy is also survived by her three grandsons, Dr. T. Michael Dixon, his wife Shannon and their children Andrew, Mason and Grace of Amarillo; Garrett Gumfory, his wife Mika and their children Sam, Gage, Mary and Charlie of Eastland and Monty Dixon, his wife Dr. Amber Dobler-Dixon and their children Trae, Tarryn and Dietrich of Canyon. Other survivors include three sisters-in-law: Bernice Garrett of Denver, Gertrude Archer of Lubbock and Estelle Chambers of Dalhart; nine nieces and nephews and her best friends Alta Fisher, Lucille Harvey and her wonderful caregiver, Marilyn Anderson, along with numerous friends and her caregivers at Ware Living Center.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Hansford County Library (112 Main St, Spearman 79081) or The Stationmaster’s House Museum (c/o Rubyjo Wilbanks, PO Box 532, Spearman 79081).
Bill Jack Watkins
WACO - After a courageous battle with cancer, Bill Watkins passed away peacefully on May 31, 2010. His wife Connie was at his side throughout his struggle against the disease. Bill's doctors were amazed at the fight that he put up against the cancer and Bill's participation in the experimental treatment trials at MD Anderson will benefit those that will follow him as they to fight their own war against the insidious disease that took Bill from us.
A memorial service to celebrate the joy that Bill brought to us all will be 3 p.m. Monday, June 7, at First Presbyterian Waco, 1100 Austin Street. Love, laughter, and tears will be all be shared at the service and the family welcomes all that knew and loved our Bill.
Bill was born in Pasadena, Texas, on Oct. 7, 1942. Shortly thereafter, the Watkins family moved to Odessa, Texas. Bill graduated from Odessa High School in 1961 and it was in Odessa where Bill met the love of his life, Connie Jean Cary. Bill met Connie when they were both teenagers and Connie became his high school sweetheart. After graduating from Odessa High, Bill attended Texas Tech University and in 1966, Bill graduated with a degree in accounting.
The most important event of Bill and Connie's young life together was June 6, 1964. This was the day that Bill and Connie were married. What followed was a lifelong commitment to each other and to the family that they would create. Bill's wife and family were the most important thing in his life. It is no surprise then that Bill always placed the needs of his family and others before his own. To those that knew him, the description of Bill was the same. Bill was the kindest, most gentle and most thoughtful man that they had ever met.
From Lubbock, Bill and Connie left West Texas, and moved to Houston where Bill began his career in the Oil and Gas industry. Bill started his career with the Shell Oil Company. After six years with Shell, opportunity knocked at his door and his upward career path took him to Dow Chemical. Bill spent the next twenty years at Dow and from there he retired in 1993. Retirement from Dow became a spring board for Bill to start his own successful business.
In 1994, Bill and Connie moved to Central, Texas and Waco became there new home. While in Waco, Bill continued his hobby of gardening and soon discovered that his beloved roses would thrive under his careful attention. Bill's dream to own his own business soon became a reality. Bill and Connie established an accounting and tax services company for small businesses in the Central, Texas region. Bill faithfully serviced his clients for the next fifteen years and was still crunching numbers and filling out forms up until a few weeks before his untimely death.
Bill was a man of faith and his commitment to God and church was without question. He was a member and elder at Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church in Houston and he was a member and elder at First Presbyterian in Waco.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, G.C. and Yvonne Watkins; and his sister, Gloria Burkhalter.
Bill is survived by a large and loving family. His wife of forty six years, Connie Jean Watkins. His children, Melissa Watkins Riley and husband, Kevin; Kelly Watkins Riggs Donald and husband, David; son, Jeffery Jack Watkins; brothers, Johnnie Watkins and wife, Delories, Tommie Watkins and wife, Sylvia, Jerry Watkins; sister, Sandra Ann Ritchie and husband, Gerald; grandchildren, Kaleigh Riggs, Brianna Riggs, Steven Watkins, and Sammy Watkins. Bill is also survived by a large number of very dear nieces and nephews, including Catherine Smith and husband Gary of Spearman.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either the MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas or to Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Texas 77030.
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James T. "Buddy" Carter
LUBBOCK - On May 30, 2010, Buddy departed this life after a courageous battle with multiple health complications at the age of 77.
Graveside services will be held at Resthaven Memorial Park on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 1 p.m. with Russ Murphy officiating.
Buddy was born Aug.16, 1932 in Comanche, Texas. After graduating from Comanche High School, his career began, working for various companies and then owning and operating a soda shop in Hobbs, N.M. from 1967 to 1969. He moved to Lubbock, where he owned and operated Bray's Cleansers from 1969 to 1999. After retiring, Buddy worked for Alpha Professional Security Services from 1999 to 2001 and then for 7-11 from 2001 to 2004.
Buddy never knew a stranger and will be remembered by all those who knew him for his ability to make friends wherever he went.
A special thank you to all the staff at South Haven Assisted Living Facility in Lubbock for the loving care and concern given Buddy these past few years, and also to Dr. Floyd Pirtle and the nurses of UMC for making Buddy's final days comfortable and peaceful.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Aurby Jackson Carter and Opal Katherine Wallace Carter.
Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Diana; three sons, Lynn A. Carter of Austin, Ricky L. Neely and wife Pam of Omaha, Neb. and Chester R. Neely of Lubbock; two daughters, Tiffny Pritchard and husband Mike of Lubbock and Dianna S. Carter; a brother, Bobby C. Carter of Abilene, Texas; a sister, Jean Hendricks and husband Tom of Clyde, Texas; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to South Haven Assisted Living Facility of Lubbock. Condolences may be offered at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com.
Shannon Ray Sibley
BORGER - Shannon Ray Sibley, 43, died Monday, May 31, 2010 in Borger.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Gateway Baptist Church with Pastor Chris Rawlinson officiating. Interment will be in "The Garden of Devotion" at Highland Memorial Park under the direction of Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Mr. Sibley was born in Borger on October 17, 1966 to Jimmie and Helen Sibley. He attended Phillips High School and was in FFA and 4H. He was a student at FPC and was a truck driver for T-Com & Baker Tank. He loved to ride his Harley Davidson and race his car at Rt. 66.
He was preceded in death by his father Jimmy Sibley in 2005, sister Melanie Howell in 2009, grandparents – J.L. Sibley and Matt and Juanita Armstrong and uncle Larry Matt Armstrong.
Shannon was a sweet, kind person. He loved his mother and all his family with all his heart, and had lots of friends, good and bad.
He is survived by his mother - Helen Sibley of Borger, brother - Damon & Maria Sibley of Spearman, and grandmother Alta Ruth Sebastian of Borger, son – Andrew Moore of Rhode Island, daughter – Jordan Nicole Sibley of Fletcher, OK, Aunt Sherry & Brian Hanrahan of Borger and numerous other uncles, aunts and cousins.
As his mother, I want to thank everyone for everything you said or did for my Shannon. I love you, Son.
Esther E. Cook
HARDESTY, OK - Esther E. Cook, 89, died Sunday, May 23, 2010.
Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Fellowship Baptist Church of Perryton with the Rev. Wes Stevens officiating. Burial was in Ochiltree Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton.
Mrs. Cook was born July 25, 1920, in Hooker, Okla. She graduated from Perryton High School in 1939. Esther married Ray S. Cook in 1941. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church near Hardesty. She worked for SIC, Amarillo Club, El Paso, White Freight and Excelsior Laundry.
Survivors include a son, Ray S. Cook of Hardesty; two daughters, Betty L. Schmidt of Moore, Okla., and Mary E. Dougherty of Horseshoe Bay; two sisters, Lena Regier of Dumas and Murel Esposito of Chicago; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
The family suggest memorials be to Ochiltree Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 113, Perryton, TX 79070.
