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Billy Gene Clemmons
FRITCH - Billy Gene Clemmons, 76, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008, in Amarillo.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in First Southern Baptist Church with the Rev. Calvin Winters officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Cemetery by Brown Funeral Directors.
Bill was born Sunday, May 31, 1931, in Pampa to George and Mary Ann Smith Clemmons. He married Betty Sue Green on Nov. 16, 1950, in Lefors. After graduating from Lefors High School, Bill served in the Air Force from 1950-1955. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science and later a Master of Education from West Texas State College. Bill coached girls basketball in Gruver, Spring Creek and Phillips, where his team won state, as well as Stinnett, Adrian and Perryton. He also coached track, volleyball and football. Bill was an avid golfer.
He became an ordained minister in 1971 and was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Fritch. Bill was an active member of the BPOE in Borger, serving as secretary for many years, as well as a Mason. He took great pleasure in hard work - well into his retirement. He mentored many young people and touched many lives with his wisdom and generosity.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty Sue Clemmons; and a sister, Espinita Tidmore.
Survivors include three daughters, Terry Garland and husband Terry Dean, Mary Ann Davis and husband Cullen and Stacy Watson; three brothers, Noal Clemmons, Bob Clemmons and Eddy Clemmons; four grandsons, Robert Garland, Mark Garland, Michael Hughes and Jacob Watson; and two great-grandsons, Jeremiah and Tyler Garland.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Family Life Center, First Southern Baptist Church, P.O. Box 358, Fritch, TX 79036.
Brenda Jean Smith
PERRYTON - Brenda Jean Smith, age 48, died Wednesday May 21, 2008. Services will be in Ochiltree Cemetery, Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at 2 p.m., with Reverend Marlon Sparks officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton, Texas.
Brenda was born June 11, 1959, in Perryton Texas. She was a graduate of Spearman High School in 1977. She married Ed Smith in Perryton in 1983. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Ed of the home, one son, Dalton Smith of Perryton, a sister, Sharon and husband Rodney Farber of Spearman, one brother, Lynn Cook and wife Sharion of Spearman and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A.F. and Barbara Cook, her parents, and a twin sister Glenda Dean Herrington preceded her in death.
The family request that memorials be to Beehive Daycare Center, P.O. Box 853, of Perryton, Texas, 79070.
I. W. Ayres
SPEARMAN - I. W. Ayres, age 92, died on Wednesday May 21, 2008. Memorial services to be Friday May 23, 11:00 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church of Spearman, with Reverend Neely Landrum and Reverend Scott Curry officiating. Burial will be in Gruver Cemetery under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.
I.W. was born August 8, 1915, in Gainesville, Texas. His family moved to the Panhandle of Texas when I.W. was ten, he attended Lakeside School and later Gruver School, where he met his future wife. He married Mary Lynn Barris, March 25, 1933, in Hooker Oklahoma. They celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in 1983. Mary Lynn proceeded I.W. in death in 1986. I.W. was a farmer and rancher in Hansford County.
I.W. married Maylynn Schubert on January 1, 1987. I.W. and Maylynn moved to Spearman and joined the Methodist Church where they have many wonderful friends today. Maylynn and I.W. had twenty-one happy years together. He was a photographer in the nineteen-fifties, but later moved on to clocks. He dearly loved clocks and was an authorized clock repairman. Combining his talent for woodworking and clocks, he built several clocks including shelf, wall, grandmother and grandfather.
He will be best remembered by the 'hooey stick' he distributed to any and everyone, sometimes presenting the plan of salvation with the instrument.
I.W. and Maude Ayres, his parents, his first wife, Mary Lynn Ayres, a son-in-law, one brother and five sisters precede him in death.
He survived by his wife Maylynn of Spearman, two daughters, Rosalynn McClenagan of Gruver, Sharon and husband Les Barkley of Gruver, one son, Bruce and wife Martha Ayres of Abilene, Texas, a step-son, Burton Schubert of Spearman, and a step-daughter, Marilyn and Fred Groves of Greenville, Texas. Grandchildren surviving I.W. include; six grandsons, Barry and wife Kerri Barkley of Perryton, Warren and wife Marian McClenagan of Darrouzett, Brian and wife Cindy McClenagan of Plainview, Ben McClenagan of Dallas, Barris and wife Kim Ayres of Fort Worth, Luke and Cheron Ayres of Austin and one grand-daughter, Sharalyn and husband Rick Finley of Gruver. I. W. is survived by two step-grandsons, Lee Schubert of Spearman, Wayne Groves and wife Beth of Amarillo, three step-granddaughters, Margie and husband Sam Boone of Wichita Falls, Texas, Brandi and husband James McReynolds of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Shannon Groves of Rockwall, Texas and 13 great-grandchildren.
The family request that memorials be to one's favorite charity.
Helen E. Martinez Soto
GRUVER - Helen E. Martinez Soto, age 61, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008. Services will be Saturday, May 24, 10:00 a.m., in the Iglesia Christor Rendentor of Gruver, with Reverend Jose Gomez officiating. Burial will be in Hansford Cemetery under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton.
Helen was born April 12, 1947, in Garza County Texas. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband Victor of Gruver, a daughter, Sandra Gaspar of Gruver, a step-daughter, Antonia Balderrama of Gruver, five brothers, Roger, Frank, Billy, Joe, and Junior Martinez all of Post Texas, two sisters, Hiawatha Garza of Post, Daisy Boone of Liberal, Kansas and six grandchildren.
The family request memorials be to one's favorite charity.
Nancy Ford McIntyre
Nancy Ford McIntyre, 77, died Thursday, May 15, 2008.
Memorial services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 19 at the Christner-McIntyre Family Cemetery in Roberts County. The Rev. William Dale Nix officiated the service. Arrangements were by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.
Mrs. McIntyre was born July 25, 1930 in Independence, Missouri to Helen and Hugh Ford. She married Ben McIntyre in 1962 and they lived with their family on the ranch 90 miles north of Amarillo. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Ben McIntyre.
Nancy and Ben were members of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Amarillo. Following Ben's death, Nancy joined All Saint's Episcopal Church in Perryton, where she was a member at the time of her death. All were welcomed in Nancy and Ben's home and a plaque which hangs above the door exemplifies Nancy's grace and spirit. 'He who enters is a stranger but once.'
Survivors include two daughters, Mary McIntyre-Ladd and husband Jim Ladd of Boulder, Colorado, Nanette McIntyre of Amarillo, two sons, Edward McIntyre and wife, Beth McIntyre of Roberts County and Ford Hartman of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Seven grandchildren, Ford and Grace Ladd, Ben and Sam Brenner, Edward McIntyre, Skip Lesly and Brooke Hale. Nancy also leaves behind countless friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials be made to Panhandle Livestock Association Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 15305, Amarillo, Texas 79105.
GARY DANIEL FARIES
Gary Daniel Faries, 58, died at his home on Monday,
May 12, 2008.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Shawnee Hills Baptist Church, 1204
Brandom Street, in Jackson, Missouri, with Bro. Don Estes officiating.
Gary was born on January 15, 1950, in Poplar Bluff, Mo, to John Daniel Faries and Jessie Irene Faries. He married Dara Dyann Bybee on June 12, 1971.
Gary was a resident of Spear man, Texas for 38 years. He graduated from Spearman High School in 1968 and attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Gary worked as a mechanic at the Ochiltree County gas plant for 22 years. At the time of his death, he lived in Plano, Texas, and worked in insurance and real estate. He was a member of the Prestonwood Baptist Church, the Rotary Club, the Masons, and the Collin County Real Estate Association.
Gary loved golfing, camping, and fishing. He was an avid sports fan and was passionate about the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Astros. But most of all, Gary loved life, and he loved his family. He was a big strong man with an even bigger heart. He was known as son, husband, daddy, 'Pa', brother, and friend, and he was loved by us all.
He is preceded in death by Donnie Bybee, father in-law.
He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Kara Womble and husband Robert of Decatur, TX; a son Clint Faries and wife Millie of Neosho, MO.; two precious grandchildren, Kitson Womble and Irelyn Faries; parents Daniel and Jessie Faries of Wappapello, MO., a brother, Kenneth Faries and wife Sylvia of Nashville, TN., extended family, and countless friends.
The family suggests memorials in lieu of flowers be sent to the Skin Cancer Foundation, HYPERLINK "https://www.skincancer.org" www.skincancer.org, or a favorite charity.
MAX STEVEN STANHOPE
Max Steven Stanhope, 77, of Amarillo died Saturday, May 10, 2008.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Washington Avenue Christian Church with the Rev. Jim Shelburne, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Cox-LaGrone Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.
Mr. Stanhope was born Sept. 6, 1930, in Green Forest, Ark.
Max was a positive influence to everyone who knew him. He was a proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His friendship was strong and true to everybody acquainted with him. He led his family by example, teaching us all his work ethic and unconditional love, and that it is important to turn the other cheek and not be in judgment of others. We have so many priceless memories together. He gave us advice when it was needed and asked for and, occasionally, when we didn't ask for it. His pride in our good decisions reflected in his smile. He raised his children to be honorable and respectful, and they have passed that on to their children now. Max enjoyed his work and family.
In his retirement years, he developed many friends, playing dominoes, pool and cards with them regularly at "The Office." He enjoyed music, especially acoustic guitars. Max was a big Dallas Cowboys fan, always waiting eagerly for the season to come around. He and his grandsons spoke a special language to misguide those around them and tell their secrets. They all looked forward to football season so they could use this language even more.
Max was a respected man. A good man. These words from friends and neighbors have brought much comfort to his family. A person doesn't have to look far to see that his legacy of great character will live on in the hearts of all of us. We are grateful to him and the influence he has had, and will continue to have, on our lives forever and always. Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad. He is in our hearts always. He is so very, very special to us.
He was preceded in death by his wife, June, in 1996; and two brothers, Eugene Stanhope of Washington state and Chuck Stanhope of Amarillo.
Survivors include two brothers, Paul and wife Pat of Amarillo and Russell Stanhope of Denver; six sons, Steve Stanhope, Gabriel Stanhope and Randy and Susan Stanhope, all of Amarillo, Jimmy and Karen Stanhope of Glenpool, Okla., Ronnie and Edna Stanhope of Palestine and Jason Hefner and wife Misty of Kerrville; a daughter, Kim Blevins and husband Robert of Gruver; 12 grandchildren, Chrisy Mund and husband Doug of Garland, Jeremy Stanhope and wife Roxanna and Matt Stanhope, all of Amarillo, Tim Stanhope and wife Gina of Creedmoor, N.C., Mike Stanhope and wife Trish of Mason, W.Va., Brad Stanhope and Debbie of Bixby, Okla., Rebecca Stanhope and Rachel Stanhope, both of Glenpool, Lee Hefner and wife Jessica of Lakeland, Fla., Sorrell Blevins of Gruver and Aaron Stanhope and Courtney Stanhope, both of Palestine; 16 great-grandchildren, Stephi Stanhope, Mason Stanhope, Tristan Stanhope, Taybour Stanhope and Brooke Stanhope, all of Amarillo, Nolan Stanhope of Creedmoor, Dillion Stanhope and Hayden Stanhope, both of Kerrville, Paige Stanhope and Walker Stanhope, both of Mason, Alex Stanhope of Bixby, Jayden Hefner, Khenlei Hefner and Easton Hefner, all of Lakeland, and Jacob Stanhope and Addison Mund, both of Garland.
Thank you to everyone who has helped the family in this time of need. God bless you all.
MELVIN SWENN
SPEARMAN - Melvin Swenn, 71, died on Monday, May 12, 2008.
Funeral services will be held on Thurday, May 15, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the First Assembly of God with the Rev. Bob Elder of ficiating. Interment will be at Hansford Cemetery, under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home in Spearman.
Melvin was born in Shattuck, OK on March 8, 1937 to Fred and Freeda Swenn. He married Nikki Johnson on December 27, 1962 in Las Vegas, NV.
He was a farmer and worked as a custom harvester and custom farmer for many years. He loved farming and restoring old cars. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Spearman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Freeda Swenn and a son, Shawn Swenn.
Survivors include his wife, Nikki Swenn of Spearman; a daughter, Lurie and Jerry Ross of Elk City, OK; a son, Shane and Jessica Swenn of Amarillo; a sister, Glenda and Jay Staub of Bartonville, TX; and two granddaughters, Tiffanye and George of Elk City, OK and Teagan Ross of Elk City, OK.
The family requests memorials be to Hansford Hospice, 707 S. Roland, Spearman TX 79081, or one's favorite charity.
Bonnie Mae Henson Smith
SPEARMAN - Bonnie Mae Henson Smith, 84, died Sunday, May 11, 2008.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Heart Cemetery in Booker with Aaron Frick and Dave Karlin officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home.
Mrs. Smith was born in Hanna, Okla., and graduated high school in 1940. She married Roy E. Smith on May 16, 1941, in Okmulgee, Okla. She worked for GTE before moving to Gruver. She was a member of Gruver Church of Christ.
Survivors include three daughters, Jodie Lutz of Veneta, Ore., Peggy Frick of Gruver and Debbie Ellis of Longview; a sister, Doris Cates of Dustin, Okla.; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials, in lieu of flowers, be to Hansford Manor, 707 S. Roland, Spearman, TX 79081, or High Plains Childrens Home, P.O. Box 7488, Amarillo, TX 79114.
Ira A. Harbour
SPEARMAN - Ira A. Harbour, 92, died Thursday, May 8, 2008.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Medley officiating. Burial will be in Lieb Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.
Mr. Harbour was born Sept. 16, 1915, in Ochiltree County to Thomas and Ollie Harbour. He married Ava Loree Jackson on Jan. 13, 1939, in Amarillo. She preceded him in death in 1993. He married Ouida Wilson on Oct. 6, 1995, in Perryton.
Mr. Harbour was a farmer and rancher. He was a member of the North Plains Electric Co-op board, serving as president several times since 1944. He was instrumental in obtaining electricity for the rural areas of the Texas Panhandle and made several trips to Washington, D.C., for that purpose.
He had been a member of the Soil and Water Conservation board for 58 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Spearman. He loved to fish and hunt in Colorado.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Lewis Harbour; a sister, Lena; and a grandson, Ti Harbour.
Survivors include his wife, Ouida Harbour; two daughters, Marsha Ann Hindmarsh of Dolores, Colo., and Rita Jean Jones and husband Don of Winston, N.M.; two sons, Gerald Curtis Harbour and wife Kayren of Spearman and Ted Ira Harbour and wife Debra of Southlake; three stepdaughters, Valinda Dodson and husband Randy of Perryton and Velrick Wilson and Velora Matheson and husband Kim, all of Amarillo; five sisters, May Lee Smith, Avis Smith, Mary Nell Webster, Leota Giblin and Jerry Beth Johnson; two brothers, Monty Harbour and Bob Harbour; 11 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
Richard Monroe Melton
SPEARMAN - Richard Monroe Melton, 72, died Saturday, May 10, 2008.
Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hansford Cemetery. Praise the Life memorial will follow at 1:30 p.m. in First United Methodist Church.
Mr. Melton was born March 3, 1936, in Crosbyton, to Jeff and Lola Watson. He married Helen Bruner Whitaker on Aug. 5, 1979, in Spearman.
Mr. Melton graduated from Lakeview High School in 1954. He served his country during the Korean conflict with the U.S. Navy and was very proud of his service. Mr. Melton graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in engineering in 1965. He retired from Texas New Mexico Power Co. in 1992 and, after this retirement, he sold insurance for Farm Bureau.
Mr. Melton was a member of First United Methodist Church of Spearman. He served as lay delegate for many years, served on many committees and worked as custodian and electrician. He was instrumental in starting the Golden Spread and Rushing Wind Emmaus Communities.
Mr. Melton was credited with starting with Kairos Prison Ministry for the Texas Panhandle. He served on the Texas State Board of Kairos for six years and was board chairman for three years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Paulette Fryrear; and a brother-in-law, Reg Robertson.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Cheryl Whitefield and husband Ted of Spearman and Cindy Rowlett and husband Brett of Nolon; a son, James Whitaker and wife Renee of Amarillo; three sisters, Jody Robertson, Sue Bowling and husband Jerry "Tooter" and Dixie Pool and husband Donnie, all of Spearman; a brother, Mike Melton and wife Vicki "Sam" of Stinnett; nine grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and many nieces, nephews, friends and extended Kairos family.
The family suggests memorials be in lieu of flowers to Hansford County Hospice, 707 Roland, Spearman, TX 79081, or Kairos Prison Ministry c/o Dean Cooke, 300 Inverness, Borger, TX 79007.
Mabel Viola Mongole
CLARENDON - Mabel Viola Mongole, 98, died Friday, May 9, 2008, in Spearman.
Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with the Rev. Don McDonald, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Canyon, officiating. Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors.
Miss Mongole was born May 21, 1909, in White Deer to John and Maggie Muir Mongole, early pioneers of the Texas Panhandle who farmed near White Deer, but later moved to Clarendon for their daughters to attend public schools.
After graduating from high school, Mabel attended West Texas College in Canyon where she graduated. She was a resident of Clarendon most of her life having taught in Clarendon and area schools before returning home to care for her mother.
Mabel, with her sister Edgar Mae, moved to Palo Duro Retirement Village in Canyon in 1985, where she had many friends. She always cared for others and had a remarkable memory. She was a beautiful person whom all liked. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Canyon.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister on Jan. 9, 2005.
Survivors include several cousins and special caregivers in Canyon and Hansford Manor in Spearman.
The family suggests memorials be to The Children's Home, 3400 S. Bowie St., Amarillo, TX 79109.
Beatrice McCloy
RURAL HANSFORD COUNTY - Beatrice McCloy, 82, died Thursday, May 8, 2008, in Dumas.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church of Morse with the Rev. Timothy Miller officiating. Burial will be in Lieb Cemetery by Morrison Funeral Directors.
Beatrice McCloy was born May 20, 1926, in Sunnyside to Katie Lou Bridges and Germany Ferguson. She was called "Sis" by many friends and relatives. She was a tomboy and worked in the cotton fields and played basketball in high school. When she went to Wayland Baptist College in Plainview, she helped organize the first women's basketball team. She graduated from Wayland in 1945 and moved to Morse to teach school and coach. On Dec. 7, 1947, she married Willard "Si" McCloy.
They farmed and ranched northwest of Morse and celebrated 60 years of marriage last December. She had been a member of First Baptist Church in Morse since 1945. She gave of her time to the 4-H, home demonstration clubs and the PTA, which honored her with a lifetime membership award. In 1963 she was the Regional Conservation Homemaker of the Year.
She was an avid cheerleader on the sidelines or in the audience as her children and grandchildren grew up. She supported her family and friends with prayer and her acquired wisdom.
She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Laci Renee McCloy, her parents and a stepfather.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Delbert McCloy of Morse, Monte McCloy and wife Nan of Clayton, NM; two daughters, Cheryl Peterson and husband Mike of Albin, Wyo., and Katina Lusby and husband Lonnie of Fayetteville, Ark.; grandchildren, Matt McCloy and wife Ingrid of Stephenville, Clint McCloy and wife Amber of Kalgary, Mindy Joekel and husband John of Gering, Neb., Lori and Lee Peterson of Albin; great-grandchildren, Miles and Mason McCloy of Stephenville, Hadley McCloy of Kalgary, Hailey Joekel of Gering; a sister, Ruby Maude Fulfer of Claremont, Calif.; an aunt, Margaret Bridges of Dallas; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Morse Community Park Inc., P.O. Box 38, Morse, TX 79062; or Memorial Hospice, 224 E. Second, Dumas, TX 79029.
