Huge Marriages Search Engine!
Lela Pearl Beckham
DATELINE: Pampa, Texas
NAME: Lela Pearl Beckham, 79
DIED: July 31, 2003, in Houston, Texas
SERVICES: 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 5, 2003, at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel, with Dr. Randy White, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating.
BURIAL: Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.
BIOGRAPHY: Mrs. Beckham was born January 5, 1924 in Mountainair, New Mexico. She had been a resident of Pampa since 1925. She married Harold Beckham on May 7, 1944 in Pampa. He preceded her in death in 1997. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, where she was also a member of the Sonshine Club and the Sonshine Choir. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheri Rene Beckham in 1950.
SURVIVORS: Son: Richard L. Beckham & wife Marilyn of Houston. 1 Daughter: Cheryl (Cheri) Duggan & husband Bill of Missouri City. 4 Grandchildren: Amy Garcia and Lynn Rector, both of Amarillo, Steve Rector of the U. S. Air Force, and Matt Duggan of Missouri City; and 7 Great-Grandchildren.
MEMORIALS: First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 621, Pampa, Texas 79066-0621.
W. R. "Andy" Anderson
W. R. "Andy" Anderson, 68, of Borger, passed away, January 3, 2008 in Amarillo. Services will
be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, January 7, 2008 at Grace Fellowship Church with Pastor Ricky
Griffin officiating. Burial will be at 3:00 P.M., Monday, January 7, 2008 in Ochiltree Cemetery in
Perryton. Funeral services are entrusted to Brown Funeral Directors.
Mr. Anderson was born February 23, 1939 in Perryton, Texas to Wilburn James and Opal
Audine Burgess Anderson. He served his country during the Cuban Missile Crisis as a member
of the U.S. Army. On December 23, 1960 he married Dana Ballard in Perryton. Mr. Anderson
retired from the Borger Country Club where he was a golf pro for 21 years. He was also a
member of the PGA of America.
He is preceded in death by his father, Wilburn James Anderson in 1990.
Survivors include his wife, Dana of the home; a son; Andy Anderson and wife Judy of Las Vegas,
NV; a daughter; Starla Allen and husband Jobe of Stinnett, a sister; Earlene Greene and
husband Bob of Bella Vista, Arkansas, his mother; Opal Anderson of Perryton and five
grandchildren; Zac Anderson, Seth Anderson, Cullen Anderson, Chason Anderson, all of Las
Vegas, NV and Jobe Lee Allen of Stinnett.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, ATTN:
Memorials, 3915 Bell St. Amarillo, TX 79109.
Johnnie Junior Keifer
Johnnie Junior Keifer 89, of Pampa, formerly of Borger, died Sunday, January 6, 2008. Services will be 2:00
PM, Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at Brown’s Chapel of the Fountains with Rev. Robert Hensley, pastor of
Bunavista Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 10, 2008 at South Heights
Cemetery in Sapulpa, OK with Andy Heavin officiating
Johnnie Keifer was born June 9, 1918 to John Keifer and Beulah McGee Keifer. He was one of 5 boys. He
served in the Army during WWII and was a member of the Bunavista Baptist Church. He married Juanita Legg
in Sapulpa, OK on January 24, 1945. He was an instrument man for Phillips.
He is preceded in death by his wife; Juanita on June 15, 2005, a son, Jon Leslie in 1953 and 3 brothers; Dale,
Merton and Lowell Keifer.
He is survived by a son, Ricky and wife Lisa of Fritch, three grandchildren; Cassidy Keifer of Oklahoma City,
Matthew & wife Rachel Keifer of Amarillo, Jonathan Treyce Keifer of Fritch, nephews; Terry Keifer and Steve
Bennett, nieces; Debra Melin, Sherry Shipman and Barbara Bennett-Dowdy, several grandnieces and
grandnephews and a sister in law, Roberta Bennett of Tulsa, OK,f and one great granddaughter Alyssia
Ramirez.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital;
Memorial and Honor Program, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Billie G. Dent
Billie G. Dent, 92, died Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Heritage Convalescent Center in Amarillo, TX
Mrs. Dent was born as Billie Geneva Irvin on March 15, 1915 in Guthrie, OK to Ellis & Frances (Blood) Irvin.
She was a long time resident of Borger where she worked as an Office Assistant for Dr. Whitesides, and was
also a member of The First United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Borger Evening Lions Club,
Jane Phillips Sorority, and Ladies Chamber of Commerce.
A heartfelt thank you to all the staff of Heritage Convalescent Center who cared for and loved Nana. Heritage,
the place Billie called home for the past 10 years, was special to her not only because of the love she gave and
received from the staff, but because she was surrounded by family. Her daughter Rue Davidson, worked as a
nurse at Heritage for 25 years. Ruegena Davidson, her granddaughter is the Administrator.
She was preceded in death by her husband; Homer Lee Dent Jr. in 1991 and a daughter Rue Davidson in
2004.
She is survived by a daughter Doris Jean Bledso, and 1 son, C.H. Curtright. 6 grandchildren and several
great-grandchildren.
The family will have a private service.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Heritage Convalescent Center Activities Fund at 1009 Clyde Street,
Amarillo,TX 79106.
Elmer Baker
Elmer Lee Baker, 95, died Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Kingsland Hills Care Center in Kingsland, TX
Mr. Baker was born on June 16, 1912 in Knox City, Missouri to Arch Lee & May (Rinehart) Baker. He was a
former resident of Borger and a Truck driver for JJ Harrington as well as working for the Phillips School District
for 10 years. He married Opal Bell Bringham in 1933 in Borger.
He is preceded in death by his wife Opal; and a brother Fred Baker.
He is survived by his daughter Louise Cross & husband Bill of Burnet, TX; a sister in law Ruby Baker of Fritch; a
grandson Kenneth Cross; a great grandson Mason Cross; two nephews David Baker & Ronnie Baker; and
niece Treva Wilson
Graveside services for Mr. Baker will be 2:00 PM, Friday, January 11, 2008 at Highland Park Cemetery in
Borger.
Patsy Ruth Dixon
Patsy Ruth Dixon, 68, died Sunday, January 13, 2008 at her home in Borger.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:30 PM Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at the Church of Christ at Borger with
Richard Kasko, Minister of the Fritch Church of Christ, officiating.
Mrs. Dixon was born on May 7, 1939 in Clovis, New Mexico to Steve Albert and Ester Ruth (Lea) Trigg and
was a resident of Borger. She married Clarence Dixon on August 16, 1957 in Borger. She was the owner of
Dixon Framing Shop and a member of the Church of Christ at Borger.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Mollie Marie Smith.
She is survived by her husband, of the home; one son, Randy Dixon and wife Sheila of Borger; two daughters,
Angela Wendel and husband Bart of Houston, TX and Debbie Tolleson and husband Jon Mark of
Pringle-Morse, TX; a brother Charles Trigg and wife Joyce of Borger; eight grandchildren, Derrick Dixon,
Jeremy Cook, Bret Cook, Cameron Wendel, Andrew Wendel, Reagan Wendel, Blane Tolleson and Amy
Tolleson; and one great-grandson, Justin Cook.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity.
Randy Boyd Caston
Randy Boyd Caston, 44, died Sunday, January 13, 2008 at Odyssey Health Care in Amarillo, TX
Mr. Caston was born on February 6, 1963 in Eugene, OR to Gunn and Johnnie Baskin (Greenwalt) Caston. He
was a self employed mechanic and was a resident of Fritch.
He is survived by his parents; a daughter, Merinda Caston of Eugene, Oregon; a brother Jessie Caston of
Eugene, Oregon; and a sister Fonda King of Eugene, Oregon; and one grandchild, Mason Pulver.
No Services are scheduled for Mr. Caston.
Lowell Weaver
Lowell Weaver, 72, died Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at his home in Borger.
Mr Weaver was born on September 11, 1935 in Wilson, Texas to Cebern Wilson & Mary Margaret (Cross)
Weaver. He was a Veteran, serving in the United States Navy. He was the Woodworking Teacher for Borger
High School for 37 years and Frank Phillips College and a member of St. Andrew United Methodist Church. He
married Judy White on November 29, 1974 in Amarillo, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Jim Weaver in 1992.
He is survived by his wife, Judy, of the home; one son Joe Don Castleberry and wife Mary Grace Castleberry of
Bowie, Maryland; two daughters Lisa Gillman and husband Trey of Borger; and Sharon Castleberry of Borger; a
sister, Bobbie Eubanks of Amarillo; and 3 grandchildren, Elizabeth Gillman, Shelby Gillman & Wyatt Gillman all
of Borger.
Memorial Services for Mr Weaver will be at 4:00 PM, Thursday, January 17, 2008 at the First United Methodist
Church with Rev. Ted Wilson, Pastor officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Odyssey Healthcare - 6900 I-40 West, Suite 150 - Amarillo, TX
79106 or to St Andrew United Methodist Church - 100 Amaryllis - Borger, TX 79007
Pearlie Mae Johnson
Pearlie Mae Johnson, 84, died Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Borger Health Care Center.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with
Rev. Chris Riley, Pastor of Central Baptist Church officiating.
Mrs. Johnson was born on September 5, 1923 in Merimac, Oklahoma to Robert Valentine & Lucy Leona
(Lewis) Curteman. She married Troy Lee Johnson in 1966 in Borger. She was a member of Keeler Baptist
Church and worked as a clerk for various businesses in Borger before retiring.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Lee Johnson in April of 2006; a son Randy Say on October 3,
1986; a brother Donald Curteman; and her parents.
She is survived by a son, Rick Say & wife Dianne of Borger; 2 daughters Melony Hutson & husband George of
Tomball, TX; and Marilyn Murray & husband Doug of Magnolia, TX; a brother Robert Curteman & wife Marilyn
of Corvallis, Oregon; a sister Rose Marie Rykken of Canby, Oregon; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren;
and 2 great great-grandchildren.
Ricky Jones
Ricky Jones, 45, of Morse, died Monday, January 21, 2008
Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Friday, January 25, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Morse with Dr Buddy
Young, Interim Pastor, First Baptist Church in Morse, officiating and burial at the Stinnett Cemetery.Casket
bearers will be Jim Bass, Freddy Agular, Phillip Naverette, Dave Christian, Johnny Montford & Shelby Reiswig.
Honorary Casket bearers will be Joey Rodriguez & Anthony DeLuna.
Mr. Jones was born on June 22, 1962 in Tucumcari, New Mexico to Walter Dean & Marie (Evans) Jones. He
was a resident of Morse and a member of the First Baptist Church in Morse. He worked as a Pen Rider for USA
Feed Yards and married Yolanda Deluna on July 29, 1979.
He is survived by his parents, Walter & Marie Jones; his wife, Yolanda Jones of the home; 3 daughters, Casey
Ivy & husband Dustin of Stinnett, Brandi Jones of Morse, Haley Nixon & husband James of Stinnett; 1 brother,
Virgil Jones & wife Liz of Amarillo; 1 sister, Deborah Tracy & husband Gary of Borger; 5 grandchildren, Dakota,
DJ, Darrian, Kolbi, Brandon; nieces and nephews, Clinton Jones, Sandie Denson, Brittini Jones & many others.
Betty Christian
Betty Christian, 82, died Sunday, January 20, 2008 at St. Paul University Hospital in Dallas.
She was born on March 3, 1925 in Greeley, Nebraska to Dennis & Mary Agatha (Smyth) O'Gorman. Betty
married Roy Christian on February 23, 1949 in Borger, TX. She graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing
in Grand Island, Nebraska and completed her post graduate work at Washington University in St. Louis,
Missouri. She was a resident of Stinnett where she was the school nurse for 15 years and a member of St.
Ann's Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy, in February of 1994; her parents and numerous brothers and
sisters and 1 grandchild.
She is survived by a son, Chris Christian & wife Randie of San Antonio, TX; 4 daughters, Shari Davenport &
husband Roger of Pampa, TX, Sandy Christian of Fort Worth, TX, Lori Hukill & husband Wes of Pampa, TX,
Liz Mullen & husband Greg of Grand Prairie, TX; a brother, Dick O'Gorman of Stinnett, TX; 2 sisters Bobbye
Crowley of Lubbock, TX and Rosemary Gonzales of Hawthorne, California; 10 grandchildren and 2 great
grandchildren.
Services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 26, 2008 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Stinnett, with Msgr.
Kuehler officiating. Rosary will be 7:00 PM, Friday, January 25, 2008 at Brown's Memorial Chapel in Stinnett.
Mrs. Christian will lie in state for viewing from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, January 24, 2008 & Friday,
January 25, 2008 at Brown's Memorial Chapel in Stinnett.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to St. Ann's Catholic Church, PO Box 144, Stinnett,
TX 79083 or to Stinnett Cemetery, PO Box 727, Stinnett, TX 79083.
