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Donald W. Zimmerman
GARDEN CITY, KS - Donald W. "Donnie" Zimmerman, 71, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at his home in Garden City.
He was born Aug. 14, 1937. On May 30, 1981, he married Dorothy "Dot" Meyer.
Survivors include is wife, Dot;: three sons, Brad, Greg and James; two daughters, Ladonna Sutton and Danielle Wollert; two brothers, Lester and Robert; one sister, Joella McGill; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandsons.
A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at the Assembly of God Church, Sterling, with Rev. Kendal Conner presiding. Memorials may be sent to the Assembly of God Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home, Garden City.
L.M. 'Sonny' Patterson
SPEARMAN - L.M. Patterson Jr., 'Sonny,' died Nov. 8, 2008, at home, just one mile from his birthplace.
Graveside services will be on the ranch at the Patterson Family Cemetery on Thursday afternoon, November 13th, 2:00 P.M., with Brother Leonard Forsythe of Bible Baptist Church in Borger officiating. Arrangements by Henson - Novak Funeral Directors of Guymon.
Sonny was born July 18, 1931, and raised by his grandparents John Bailey and Musa Lee Patterson. He was a member of First Baptist Church.
Sonny married Spearman native Vanell, 'Nell,' Close in 1954.
A man of his word, Sonny was a lifetime member of the American Hereford Association and a longtime member of both the American Quarter Horse and American Angus Breeders Associations.
In addition, Sonny was instrumental in the development of the community and had served on the Board of Equalization, helped build the area's first telephone line and many other endeavors.
Sonny served a number of years on the Hutchinson County Soil and Water Conservation District Board and was awarded the outstanding Conservationalist and Merit Awards in 1993. The family's ongoing conservation efforts were also highlighted on the front page of the Texas Forestry Service's publication.
His grandparents and a sister, Joyce Williamson, preceded Sonny in death.
Survivors include his wife, Nell, of the home, a son, Bailey Lee Patterson of the ranch, two daughters, Cindy and Lem Russell of Stratford and Mindy Patterson of Amarillo, and two grandchildren, Rustin and Sunny Russell of Stratford.
The family suggests memorials be to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 411 S Fillmore Street, Amarillo, TX 79101. You may offer condolences online at www.hensonnovak.com.
Arbeta Nobles
SPEARMAN - Arbeta Nobles, 60, died on Tuesday, November 11, 2008.
Funeral services will be held at the Faith Lutheran Church on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 2 p.m. with Cecil Biggers officiating. Interment will be in Hansford Cemetery under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home.
Arbeta was born on December 5, 1947 in Perryton, TX. She married Jim Nobles on Sept. 7, 1973 in Spearman.
Arbeta was a member of the Faith Lutheral Church of Spearman. She was employed at First State Bank for 13 years and First National Bank for 22 years. During her banking years she was a cashier, vice president and auditor. She was a member of the Rotary Club, Women's Division of the Spearman Chamber of Commerce, where she was secretary/treasurer, and was treasurer of the Boy Scout Committee. She was also a member of the local American Cancer Society.
Survivors include her husband, Jim Nobles; a son and his fiancee, Casey Nobles and Angela Mills of Fritch; a son and daughter-in-law, James Jr. and Vicki Nobles of Spearman; two daughters and sons-in-law, Amanda and Chad Webb of Lexington, OK and Michelle and Richard Conners of Amarillo; a sister and brother-in-law, Anita and Richard Pulcini of Redding, CA; and nine grandchildren.
The family requests memorials be to the Boy Scouts of America, 301 W. 12th St, Spearman TX 79081; American Cancer Society, 3915 Bell, Amarillo TX 79081; or Hansford Hospice, 707 Roland, Spearman TX 79081.
Jimmie Ann Riggins
PERRYTON - Jimmie Ann Riggins, 76, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008.
Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Ochiltree Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Stepp officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton.
Mrs. Riggins was born Dec. 6, 1931, in Baylor County to Henry and Eula Clifton. She was a longtime Perryton resident. She married C.D. Riggins on June 7, 1950, in Seymour, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 26, 2006.
Mrs. Riggins was employed by the city of Perryton for a number of years, retiring in 1991. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Perryton and a longtime active member of Wheatheart Shrine Club.
She also was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Roger Riggins, on Nov. 3, 1998.
Survivors include a son, Rick Riggins and wife Carla of Midland; a daughter, Resa Poe of Midland; a daughter-in-law, Lynnette Riggins of Olton; three sisters, Vera Lewis, Sue Hons and Molly Roderick, all of Seymour; three grandsons, Chad Riggins and wife Mendy of Spearman and Stuart Riggins and wife Annalisa and Chance Riggins, all of Lubbock; four granddaughters, Summer Riggins of Dallas, Savanna Smith and husband Michael and Kelsie Taylor and husband Noah, all of Midland, and Tanisha Anderson and husband Casey of Frisco; and seven great-grandchildren, Caden, Jackson and Emmy Riggins, all of Spearman, Rileigh Carroll and Coltyn Smith, both of Midland, Landry Anderson of Frisco and Jace Riggins of Lubbock.
The family suggests memorials be to Hospice of Midland, 911 W. Texas St., Midland, TX 79701.
James S. Wisinger
DUMAS - James S. Wisinger, 98, formerly of Dumas, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, in San Angelo.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Morrison Memorial Chapel with Art Lynch, minister of First Street Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Dumas Cemetery by Morrison Funeral Directors.
Mr. Wisinger was born May 17, 1910, in Marion County to Jesse Edward and Lilly Wisinger. He married Edna Louise Wiggins on Oct. 23, 1933, and later married Mary Belle Morris on Nov. 23, 1970.
Survivors include three sons, Gary Wisinger of San Antonio, James D. Wisinger of Mexia and Vance Morris of Gruver; three daughters, Peggy Carter of San Angelo, Betty Ramsey of Belton and Francis Duncan of Gruver; 20 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be to Vista Care, 402 N. Bryant Blvd., San Angelo, TX 76903; or a favorite charity.
Sign the online guest book at morrisonfuneraldirectors.com.
Dr. John W. Goodwin
FAYETTEVILLE, AR - Dr. John W. Goodwin, Ph D, 73, of Fayetteville, AR, died October 25, 2008 in Vici, OK.
He was born at home on January 1, 1935 in Durham, Roger Mills County, OK, to Robert L. and Obera (Hatley) Goodwin.
He received his B.A. from Panhandle A & M (Oklahoma Panhandle State University) and his M.S. and Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. An educator since 1964, Dr. Goodwin's scholarship supported the intellectual growth of thousands of students in more than 20 universities, who learned fundamental and advanced economic principals from his text books. He loved his work in the classroom and of all his awards and recognitions, he was most proud of being given the 'Outstanding Teacher Award' by his students at Oklahoma State University.
A lifelong Democrat, he ran for US Congress (6th District of OK) in 1968, garnering 49% of the vote. He served the state of Oklahoma first as Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture and later as Executive Director of Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS). He served in Washington, DC as the Associate Administrator of the ASCS for the Carter Administration.
As Vice President for Agriculture at the University of Arkansas, he oversaw the operations of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service and the Colleges of Agriculture. He served as president of Oklahoma Panhandle State University from 1995 until his retirement in 2002.
He volunteered time and effort to a variety of organizations including the Democratic Party, Volunteers for Overseas Cooperative Assistance, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness. His volunteer service in Santa Cruz, Bolivia resulted in improved marketing strategies for local growers. He was a Master Mason and enjoyed his family, reading, politics, and travel. He maintained lifelong friendships with fellow faculty members, university staff and former students to whom he gave both solicited and unsolicited advice.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Phoebe Jane Goodwin, his four children, all of Fayetteville: Thomas Goodwin; Laura Goodwin and her husband Robert Kohler; Clariss Goodwin; John Ashley Goodwin and his wife Dawn, and four grandchildren, Georgia, Jacob, Olivia and Owen; as well as two brothers, Dan Goodwin and wife Nancy of Stillwater, OK, and Thomas Goodwin and wife Frankie Mae of Durham, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert L. Goodwin Jr.
A memorial will be held at the Poultry Science Auditorium (A211) in the John W. Tyson Building, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville campus, on Saturday, November 15th from 2-4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the John W. Goodwin Scholarship fund at Oklahoma Panhandle State University, PO Box 430, Goodwell, OK, 73939.
J.D. McCoy
CARNEGIE, OK - J. D. McCoy, 80, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2008 at his home in Carnegie, OK.
Services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Ray & Martha's Funeral Chapel in Carnegie, OK. Burial followed in the Fort Cobb Cemetery, Fort Cobb, OK.
He was born, April 18, 1928 in Crowville, Louisiana to Jessie Nathaniel and Emma (Harper) McCoy. He has been in Carnegie area for the past 20 years. J. D. Operated his Oil Well Service Company in Spearman, TX for many years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the lake area.
Survivors include: three children, Jana & Dene Coble of Amarillo, Debra and Jack Lamb of Amarillo, Larry McCoy of Carnegie, OK; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-Grandchildren; 3 sisters, Marcelle Hancock of Morristown, TN, Lil Sherman of Shreveport, LA and Carmen McCoy of Carnegie, OK; and 1 Brother: Ernie McCoy of Sweetwater, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Reginald McCoy, and a daughter, JoAnn Denise McCoy.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials sent to the Victory Hospice, 9 S. Carnegie, Carnegie OK 73015.
Lucile Bergner Oakley
Lucile Bergner Oakley, 89, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, in Plano.
Celebration of life services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Lucile, aka "Momsie," "Mama Lou," "Lucy," and "CG," was born Feb. 8, 1919, in Texhoma, Okla., to Exie and Tiff Thomason and died peacefully in her sleep, with her lipstick on. She and her brother, Jerry Thomason, were raised in Texhoma, where they and their parents spent much time in the family business, Thomason Brothers Dry Goods Store.
Lucile and John C. Bergner were married on Jan. 5, 1941, and raised five children in Stinnett, where they were involved in ranching, farming and other businesses. The Bergner family were United Methodist Church members. Lucile was a sought-after vocalist and the first woman to serve on the school board.
She was always taking care of others and devoted much time to the United Methodist Church, Meals on Wheels, Suicide Prevention Crisis Hotline and Crown of Texas Hospice. One of her favorite things to do was to prepare a colorful, healthy lunch for one of her many friends and visit about meaningful feelings, thoughts and ideas.
Her granddaughter, Marci, describes Lucile as a friend and mentor to many of all ages, she was nonjudgmental and accepting of others, appreciative of the simple things in life, a practical and inquisitive thinker, and she was poised and gracious until her last breath.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John, and their three sons, Charles, James and Bill Bergner.
She is survived by and was lovingly cared for by two daughters, Betty Womble of Spearman and Scout Bergner-Deese of Dallas. Lucile's extended family includes Levi Robinson of Weatherford, Okla., and O.K. and Sue Starks of The Woodlands. Survivors also include her husband, Roy Oakley, whom she married on Sept., 21, 1973; four grandchildren, Sheli Johnson of Grapevine, Robin Dye of Spring, Carson Womble of Spearman and Marci Barnes of Dallas. She was also blessed with eight great-grandchildren, Jordyn and Jake Johnson, Dillon and Darbi Dye, Wyatt and Tatum Womble and Bailey and Abigail Barnes.
The family suggests memorials be to Hospice Care of the Southwest, 1301 S. Coulter, Suite 404, Amarillo, TX 79106.
Thomas Ward
Anchorage resident Thomas Eugene Ward, 77, died peacefully Sept. 29, 2008, at Providence Alaska Medical Center with his children at his side.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at Evergreen Memorial Chapel, 737 E St. A funeral will take place in Dillingham.
Tom was born June 27, 1931, in Gruver, Texas, to David and Elma Ward. Born and raised in the Texas panhandle, he worked in the family hardware store as well as neighboring ranches until graduating from Gruver High School in 1948. His adventurous spirit took him on a trip to New York City and Los Angeles and then Korea by enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1950, serving as a boatswain's mate on the USS Toledo.
Upon honorable discharge from the Navy in 1954, he landed in Anchorage for a summer visit with his childhood friend, Jim Davis, and never left. His first job in Alaska brought him to Dillingham to work for U.S. Fish and Wildlife, where he met his wife, Trudy, of 50 years. Tom and Trudy lived in Anchorage, Bethel, Unalaska, Kodiak and Sitkinak Island before resettling in Dillingham to raise their family. Tom's early work history with NC Co. allowed them to meet many friends throught the state. In Dillingham, Tom's work for NCA led to running the bulk fuel plant and dock. Upon retiring in 1994, Tom and Trudy moved to Anchorage.
Several of Tom's proudest achievments included being a founding member of the Dillingham Lions Club and a charter member of Dillingham Trinity Lutheran Church. For Tom, working on the dock was a gateway to a community involving the whole Nushagak Bay. Tom was an avid subsistence fisherman for his family. Tom enjoyed worldwide travels with his good friend, PG Brannon.
His family wrote: "Tom was a son of Texas and a father in Alaska. Many considered him a true friend."
He is survived by his children, Jimbo and Kathy Ward, Kay Lynn and Dana Thomas, Roy Ward, Sheila Brunsvold, and Sonja and Paul Stoker; grandchildren, Bristol, Seth, Tricia, Zach, Tommy, Kaila and Everett; great-granddaughter, Meadow; brother, Glenn Ward of Gruver, TX; and many nieces and nephews.
Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Trudy; brother, Leslie; and sons, Tommy Gene and John.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dillingham Trinity Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1730, Dillingham, Alaska 99576.
Robert "Bob" Harvey Urban
Robert "Bob" Harvey Urban, 79, of Amarillo died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Ochiltree Cemetery. Arrangements were by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Mr. Urban was born March 18, 1929, in Enid, Okla., to Almeda and Harvey Urban. He was a lifelong resident of Ochiltree County.
He graduated from Perryton High School in 1946, and attended Baylor and Texas Tech University. He operated the family farm from 1950 to 2006, and represented the local farmers on the Farm Service Agency county committee.
Bob was a pilot and was proud of his first two Beech Bonanzas and his Beech Baron. He loved to hunt and fish, traveling from Costa Rica to the northwest territory in search of the perfect catch.
He married Peggy Merydith Duke on April 14, 1996, in Booker.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Marjorie Urban; and his granddaughters, Brooke Nichols.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy; a son, Steve Urban and wife Joan of Amarillo; a daughter, Diane Thorpe and husband Bob of Perryton; two stepsons, John Duke of Darrouzett and Kevin Duke and wife Sherri of Tulsa, Okla; a stepdaughter, Sheryl Nichols and husband Garland of Amarillo; a sister, Ruth Ann Jones and husband Marvin of Spearman; and nine grandchildren, David, Elizabeth Catherine, Brett, Cruise, Ashley, Michael, Madison and Coby.
The family suggests memorials be to Marjorie Urban Memorial Scholarship, c/o Perryton National Bank, P.O. Box 969, Perryton, TX 79070; or Brooke D. Nichols Memorial Scholarship Fund, Attn: Lisa Dalton, 600 Colonel Drive, Garland, TX 75043.
Max Clawson
GRUVER - Following 16 years of bravely battling the complications of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), God called Max Arvyn Clawson home to rest on October 4, 2008. Born in a farm home near Hitchland, Texas, on September 14, 1929, to Bernice and C.H. (Dutch) Clawson, he was the oldest of eight children. He and his oldest sister, Wanda, rode their ponies, Prince and Black Beauty, to school at Hitchland. He graduated from Hardesty High School and attended Panhandle A&M College in Goodwell, Oklahoma. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served during the Korean Conflict.
On October 21, 1954, he and Doris Pauline Brune were the first couple united in marriage at Trinity Lutheran Church in Guymon, Oklahoma. They lived east of Hitchland until purchasing their farm northeast of Gruver, Texas, where they raised their three children, Debra, Tina, and Chad. His wife, Doris, preceded him in death unexpectedly in 1973. He farmed and ranched until hemodialyis required him to move closer to family and medical centers in the Dallas area. He always missed his Panhandle farm and lifelong friends but continued to make friends wherever he lived. He enjoyed speeding in his power chair to a game of poker or bingo and collected western art, gal leg spurs, donkeys, and replica cars and trucks. He had an incredible zest for life and will be dearly missed by all who knew him!
His family wishes to extend a special thank-you to the many nurses and doctors who lovingly cared for him during his lengthy medical journey.
He is survived by his 3 children, Debra Clawson Eckhart and her husband, Ed Eckhart of Plano, Texas; Tina Clawson Cooney, of Highland Village, Texas; and Chad Clawson of Idalou, Texas. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Dylan Cooney and Emma Kate Clawson, and six brothers and sisters: Wanda Stevens of Norman, Oklahoma; Rodney Clawson and wife, Jo Alice of Gruver, TX; Ella Mae Clawson of Irving, TX; Kirby Clawson and wife, Mary of Satanta, KS; Margaret Bell and husband, Charles of Gruver, TX; and Karen Seyb and husband, Bill of Johnson, KS.
In addition to his wife, Max was also preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Chuck Clawson.
Visitation will be Thursday, 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Friday morning.
Memorial services will be held Friday afternoon, October 10th, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Guymon, Oklahoma with Pastor Mark Wescoatt officiating. Graveside rites will be at 4:30 PM at Gruver Cemetery under the direction of Henson-Novak Funeral Directors of Guymon.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016 or a charity of choice.
You may sign the online guest book at www.hensonnovak.com.
Moray Larson
Moray Larson of Waco passed away Friday, September 19, 2008. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 22, at Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Ken Moerbe officiating. No formal visitation is scheduled.
She was born May 4, 1926 in Wortham, Texas to Cub and Edna Fagan and both are deceased. She and Harold Larson celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in January of 2008. Moray was selected as Queen of Nekodah Temple and a member of the Daughters of the Nile in San Antonio during 1972. She was also selected as an "Alumna by Choice" of Baylor University on September 11, 1999. She was a member of Austin Avenue United Methodist Church in Waco.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving brother Victor Fagan of San Antonio.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Harold Larson; brothers Carl Fagan of Houston, Travis Fagan of Waco; many loving nephews and nieces in Texas and North Carolina, and many friends.
The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com.
John Raymon Carson
OLTON - John Raymon Carson, 91, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 in his sleep at home with his wife, Sharon, by his side.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church in Olton with Elder Mark Welch and Elder Wilton Armstrong officiating. Burial will be in Olton Cemetery by Ramage Funeral Directors.
John was born Dec. 15, 1916, in Holdenville, Okla. In 1929, when Raymon was 13 years old, the family moved from Holdenville to Olton, where they made their home.
Raymon met his first wife Lena at school. They were sweethearts from that time forward until her death Jan. 4, 1989. They both graduated in 1935, and were married that year on June 9. They farmed near Hereford and Hale Center, buying their home place north of Olton. All three of their sons and two granddaughters also graduated from Olton High School.
Raymon and Sharon Long were married Oct. 17, 1999. Sharon has been a fountain of love and support for Raymon throughout his later years.
Farming was Raymon's profession, but family hunting, fishing and golfing were his favorite pastimes. Every day at 1 p.m. was tee time with his brothers and friends at Olton Country Club golf course.
By the way, he made three holes-in-one before he retired from his golfing career. In addition to golfing, he enjoyed traveling and traveled over much of the United States and Europe. He spent several winters in Port Isabel and autumn seasons in Glenwood Springs, Colo.
Raymon was a minister in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Community of Christ). He was a pastor in Olton and district president of West Texas District for many years.
His faith and devotion to Jesus Christ will always be remembered by his family and friends as "a good and faithful servant."
He was preceded in death by his parents, John L. and Verna Bowden Carson; his first wife, Lena Daugherty Carson in 1989; a son, John Raymon Carson Jr. in 1994; three sisters, Gertrude Bilbrey, Adeline Kemp and Pauline Hamby; three brothers, Herschel Carson, J.L. "Lec" Carson and Houston Carson; and a grandchild, Christi Pooch.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Long Carson; a brother, Harold Dean Carson of Olton; two sons, James Dale Carson of Weeping Water, Neb., and Billy Lee Carson of Gruver; two daughters-in-law, Ann and Ruth; seven grandchildren, Cyndi Christianson, Clay Carson, Ray Carson, Angela Feeney, Jamie Carson, Rachel Byers and Courtney Carson-Squires; 15 great-grandchildren, Amber Christianson Murdock, Ashley Christianson Shomin, Tiffany Christianson Ward, Crystal Leigh Carson, Raymon Joshua Carson, Jake Jenkins Carson, Catherine Lena Carson, Brandy Pooch Baxter, Zachery Pooch, Adam Feeney, Kelby Feeney, Lane Byers, Peyton Shipp, Mason Shipp and Jacob Byers; and two great-great-grandchildren, Lena Shomin and Cora Leighann Shoman.
The family suggests memorials be to Olton Sandcrawl Museum, P.O. Box 675, Olton, TX 79064; or Hospice Hands of West Texas, 305 N. Main St., Lockney, TX 79241.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.
