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D. C. Conklin
DATELINE: Pampa, Texas
NAME: D. C. Conklin, 72
DIED: December 6, 2002, in Pampa, Texas
SERVICES: The body was cremated and no services are pending at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.
BIOGRAPHY: Mr. Conklin was born September 8, 1930 in Graham, Texas. He was a 1948 graduate of Pampa High School. He spent most of his life in Plainview, moving there in 1953. He was a self-employed pipeline engineer. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He was preceded in death by a son, Wendell Conklin in 1971.
SURVIVORS: 2 Sons: Derrell D. Conklin of Pampa, and Brad R. Conklin of Las Vegas, Nevada. 1 Brother: Bill Conklin of Lubbock. 2 Sisters: Mary Lee Osborne of Pampa, and Barbara Chambers of Hawkins. 1 Granddaughter.
E. R. Sikes
DATELINE: Pampa, Texas
NAME: E. R. "Junior" Sikes,81
DIED: December, 5, 2002, in Amarillo, Texas
SERVICES: 3:00 PM, Saturday, December 7, 2002 at Hobart Baptist Church, with Rev. Jim Powell, minister, officiating.
BURIAL: Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.
BIOGRAPHY: Mr. Sikes was born July 29, 1921 in Stephenville. He had been a resident of Pampa since 1948. He was a foreman for heavy equipment operations in pipeline construction for Nelson-Sikes, Inc., for 39 years, and he then worked for D. E. Rice in Borger for approximately eight years, retiring in 1998. He married Alicia Jo Pratt on October 28, 1962 in Clayton, New Mexico. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, serving during World War II, and was a member of the Hobart Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert Sikes on August 26, 2002.
SURVIVORS: Wife: Alicia Jo Sikes of the home. 2 Sons & Daughters-in-Law: Terry L. & Belinda Sikes of Lexington, Kentucky, and David R. & Ruth Sikes of Phoenix, Arizona. 1 Daughter & Son-in-Law: Janna E. & Keith Hampton of Foster, Oklahoma. 1 Daughter-in-Law: Rhonda Sikes of Pampa. 4 Grandsons: Jonathan Sikes, Bobby Sikes, Eric Sikes and Aaron Sikes. 4 Granddaughters: Nicole Sikes, Sarah Sikes, Emily Callen and Katlyn Hampton.
MEMORIALS: Hobart Baptist Church, 1100 W. Crawford, Pampa, Texas 79065.
Joyce Ann Phipps
DATELINE: Pampa, Texas
NAME: Joyce Ann Phipps, 63
DIED: December 4, 2002, in Amarillo, Texas
SERVICES: 2:00 PM Saturday, December 7, 2002, at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel, with Glen Walton, minister of the Bell Avenue Church of Christ of Amarillo, officiating.
BURIAL: Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.
BIOGRAPHY: Mrs. Phipps was born December 5, 1938 in Childress, graduating from Childress High School. She had been a resident of Pampa since 1979, moving from Amarillo. She was a member of the Mary Ellen & Harvester Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Phipps on November 23, 2001, and a sister, Louise Cannon.
SURVIVORS: Mother: Fay Weatherbee of Pampa. 1 Brother: Bill Weatherbee of Pampa. 3 Sisters: Eva Todd of Childress, Pearl Taylor of Silver City, New Mexico, and Jeanette Caines of El Paso.
Malenda Fay Kinslow
DATELINE: Pampa, Texas
NAME: Malenda Fay Kinslow, 62
DIED: December 2, 2002, in Pampa, Texas
SERVICES: 2:00 PM Wednesday, December 4, 2002, at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel, with Rev. Fines Marchman, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Skellytown, officiating.
BURIAL: Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.
BIOGRAPHY: Mrs. Kinslow was born December 19, 1939 in Ford City, Texas. She had been a resident of Pampa since 1969. She married William "Pete" Kinslow on August 8, 1954 in Crowell. He preceded her in death on July 16, 1998. She was a nurse at Highland General Hospital, retiring after 20 years of service. She was a member of the Assembly of God.
SURVIVORS: 2 Daughters: Belinda Nolte and Vickie Long, both of Pampa. 1 Son: Jerry Kinslow of Happy. 3 Sisters: Beatrice Woodward, Adeline Allsup and Mildred Morrow, all of Crowell. 5 Brothers: Charles Durham, Elbert Durham, Hubert Durham and Jerry Durham, all of Crowell, and Melton Durham of Burlington, Colorado. 6 Grandchildren, 6 Great-Grandchildren.
MEMORIALS: Texas Panhandle Mental Health Mental Retardation-Pampa Center, 1224 N. Hobart, Pampa, Texas 79065.
Juanita McCarthy
DATELINE: Pampa, Texas
NAME: Juanita McCarthy, 88
DIED: April 15, 2003, in Pampa, Texas
SERVICES: 2:00 PM Friday, April 18, 2003, at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel, with Dan Chaney, minister of the Central Church of Christ, officiating.
BURIAL: Memory Gardens Cemetery, under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.
BIOGRAPHY: Mrs. McCarthy was born February 22, 1915 in Alvord, Texas. She had been a resident of Pampa since 1937. She married D. C. "Cotton" McCarthy on October 21, 1939 in Sayre, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on July 28, 2000. She was a homemaker and a member of the Central Church of Christ.
SURVIVORS: 1 Son: Charles McCarthy of Odessa. 2 Sisters: Ida Mae Berry of Clinton, Oklahoma, and Vestalee Hicks of Pampa. 2 Brothers: Leon Terry of Orange, and W. O. Terry of Amarillo. 5 Grandchildren, 3 Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son Ronnie McCarthy in 1997, and 2 brothers, Weldon Terry in 1997 and Foy Terry in 2000.
MEMORIALS: The Arthritis Foundation, 3001 West 5th St., Ft. Worth, Texas 76107, The American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, N. Canton, Ohio 44720, or a favorite charity.
Doris M. Eckroat
DATELINE: Pampa, Texas
NAME: Doris M. Eckroat, 75
DIED: April 14, 2003, in Amarillo, Texas
SERVICES: 2:00 PM Thursday, April 17, 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. Eckroat was born February 3, 1928 in Elk City, Oklahoma. She came to Pampa in 1958 from Clinton, Oklahoma. She married Virgil Eckroat in May of 1960 in Pampa. He preceded her in death in 1997. She worked as a waitress at the White Way Café and the Coronado Inn for many years, retiring in 1972. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS: 1 Daughter & Son-in-Law: Linda & George Pappas of The Woodlands. 1 Son & Daughter-in-Law: Don & Melanie Carter of Pampa. 3 Sisters: Hazel McLaughlin of Weatherford, Oklahoma, Uvon Todd of Memphis, Texas, and Evon Flippo of Pampa. 2 Grandchildren: Teresa Armer of Kissee Mills, Missouri, and Lance Daniel of Mustang, Oklahoma. 5 Great-Grandchildren, 1 Great-Great-Grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen & Inez Beth Hall, a daughter Judy Barnett, a granddaughter Kellie Carter, and a brother Allen Hall.
MEMORIALS: Crown of Texas Hospice, 1000 S. Jefferson, Amarillo, Texas 79101, or Tralee Crisis Center, P.O. Box 2880, Pampa, Texas 79066-2880.
Alvin E. "Smiley" Brewer
DATELINE: Pampa, Texas
NAME: Alvin E. "Smiley" Brewer, 83
DIED: April 13, 2003, in Pampa, Texas
SERVICES: Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at Memory Gardens Cemetery with Dr. Randy White, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.
BIOGRAPHY: Mr. Brewer was born September 21, 1919 at Throckmorton, Texas. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, joining in 1944 and was discharged in 1946. While in the Navy, he received self defense training and was rated as a 3rd degree black belt in jujitsu. He competed and taught judo as a sport and as self defense for many years. He married Juanita Graham on May 21, 1939 at Haskell. She preceded him in death in 1990. He had been a resident of Pampa since 1947. He worked as a welder for Cabot Corp. and IRI, retiring in 1984. He was a 32nd degree Mason. He was a member of the Pampa Senior Citizens. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Sonshine Club.
SURVIVORS: 1 Daughter & Son-in-Law: Beverly & Jerome Humphrey of Pampa. 1 Son: Curtis E. Brewer of Australia. 6 Grandchildren, 9 Great-Grandchildren. Special Friend: Juanita Rogers of Pampa.
MEMORIALS: Pampa Senior Citizens Center, 500 W. Francis, Pampa, Texas 79065.
Clifford Blake Allen
DATELINE: Pampa, Texas
NAME: Clifford Blake Allen, 19 months old, beloved precious angel was called home by his Heavenly Father on Friday, April 11, 2003, at Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
Memorial/Celebration Services will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 16, 2003, at the Super Playground, intersection of Frost & Louisiana in Pampa. Family, friends, the general public, and all who have prayed for Cliff since September 12, 2001 are invited to attend, and everyone is asked, if possible, to please bring a helium balloon to the service.
The family requests that memorials in lieu of flowers be sent to Cook Children's Medical Center, Cook Children's Health Foundation, 801 Seventh Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76104-9959, www.cookchildrens.org or Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth, 1004 7th Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76104, www.frworthrmh.org.
SURVIVORS: Mother & Father: Erica Koehler Allen & Blake Allen, brother Evan Raymond Allen and twin sister, Julia Marie Allen of the home in Pampa. Grandparents: Raymond Eric Koehler and Peggy Locke Koehler of Pampa. Grandmother: Shauna Allen of Fruit Heights, Utah. Grandfather: Ken Allen of Pampa. Great-Grandmother: Pauline McCarty of Clearfield, Utah. Great-Grandmother: Ruby Jo Allen of Pampa. Great-Grandmother: Helen Koehler of Pampa. Great-Grandparents: Wanda & W. H. Locke, Jr., of Stinnett. Great-Great-Grandmother: Jessie Lee Gipson of Shamrock. Uncle: Van Allen of Fruit Heights, Utah. Aunt & Uncle: Nikki & Archie Summers of Amarillo. Aunt & Uncle: Kolleen & Philip Yarbrough and cousins Koehler Anneecia & Ember Elyse of Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Many great uncles and aunts and many more loved ones, friends and all of the doctors and nurses who served as caring healing agents and all those that have given Cliff care and love.
Bruce Martin
DATELINE: White Deer, Texas
NAME: Chester "Bruce" Martin Jr., 69
DIED: April 12, 2003, in White Deer, Texas
SERVICES: Liturgy of the word will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 15, 2003, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Rev. John Valdez, pastor, and Monsignor James Gurzynski of the Diocese of Amarillo, officiating.
BURIAL: will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Groom under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.
BIOGRAPHY: Mr. Martin was born May 23, 1933 at White Deer, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of White Deer, where he had farmed and ranched. He graduated from White Deer High School in 1952. He married Aloise Britten on October 14, 1960 in Pampa. He worked as an operator for Cabot Corp. for 33 years, retiring in 1998. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army 6th Armored Division serving during the Korean Conflict. He attended St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Bruce loved young people. He served on the Carson County Jr. Livestock Board for many years, serving as swine superintendent for 13 years. He was a former 4-H leader, CYO sponsor and Honorary Chapter FFA Farmer. He was a past member of the White Deer Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of White Deer Senior Citizens Center. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Martin, and by a son, Richard Martin.
SURVIVORS: Wife: Aloise of the home; 4 Sons and daughters- in-law: Kenneth & Meleney Martin of Groom; Joe & Debbie Martin of Guymon, Oklahoma; Larry Martin of Elgin; and Bob & Laura Martin of Keller; Sister: Dorothy Conrad of White Deer. 8 Grandchildren: Amanda and Britteny Martin of Groom; Katherine, Kayla Jo, and Kody Martin of Guymon; Allie, Tori, and Dianna Martin of Keller.
MEMORIALS: May be made to BSA Hospice 800 N. Sumner St., Pampa, Texas 79065 or to American Cancer Society.
Marylin Kay "Katie" Underwood
DATELINE: Miami, Texas
NAME: Marylin Kay "Katie" Underwood, 44
DIED: April 10, 2003, in Amarillo, Texas
SERVICES: 2:00 PM Saturday, April 12, 2003, at the United Methodist Church in Miami, with Rev. Brent Thornton, pastor of the First Christian Church of Miami, and Rev. Tom Stribling, pastor of the Hunt Memorial United Methodist Church of Dumas, officiating.
BURIAL: Miami Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa.
BIOGRAPHY: Mrs. Underwood was born February 12, 1959 in Pampa. She was a 1977 graduate of Miami High School and attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock and McMurry College in Abilene. She received her associate degree in interior design from TSTI in Amarillo in 1982. She married David Underwood on July 31, 1982 in Miami. She owned and operated Designs by Katie in Miami for 5 years and later worked for Roberta's Flowers in Pampa for several years. For the past 5 years, she had served as curator of Roberts County Museum. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Miami and the Miami Chamber of Commerce.
SURVIVORS: Husband: David Underwood of the home. 1 Son: Cameron Underwood of the home. Mother: Ina Lee Seuhs of Miami. Brother & Sister-in-Law: Joe Bill & Teda Seuhs of Miami. 2 Nieces: Lacee Seuhs of San Marcos and Lauren Seuhs of Levelland, as well as several other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Joe Seuhs on April 6, 2002.
MEMORIALS: Roberts Co. Museum, P.O. Box 306, Miami, Texas 79059, BSA Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, Texas 79176, or the First Christian Church, 201 Tascosa, Miami, Texas 79059.
Ashia Chiffon Phillips
DATELINE: McLean, Texas
NAME: Ashia Chiffon Phillips, 75
DIED: August 3, 2003, in McLean, Texas
SERVICES: The body was cremated and is not available for viewing. Memorial services will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 6, 2003, at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel in Pampa, with Rev. Fines Marchman, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Skellytown, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa.
BIOGRAPHY: Mrs. Phillips was born February 10, 1928 in Missouri. She married Raymond R. Phillips on February 28, 1949 in Stinnett. He preceded her in death on December 25, 1999. She had been a resident of Perryton for 40 years, moving to the McLean Care Center in 1999. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Perryton. She was a nurse's aide at the Senior Village Nursing Home in Perryton, retiring after 15 years of service. She was also a private duty nurse for several families in Perryton. She was a waitress for many years at The Ranchhouse and Dutch Inn restaurants.
SURVIVORS: 1 Son: Steve Phillips of Pampa. 2 Daughters: Linda Smith of Perryton and Patricia George of Enid, Oklahoma. 3 Brothers: Mike Hitchcock of Mountain Grove, Missouri, Joe Hitchcock of Oregon, and Perry Hitchcock of Arkansas. 6 Grandchildren, 5 Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
Dustin Lee (Dusty) Wilcox
DATELINE: Miami, Texas
NAME: Dustin Lee (Dusty) Wilcox, 42
DIED: Thursday, July 31, 2003 in Miami
SERVICES: Memorial services will be at 2:00 PM Monday in Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel in Pampa with Pastor Randy Byrd, of the Barn Church in Hereford, and Pastor Andy Taylor, of Trinity Fellowship Church in Sayre, Oklahoma, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.
BIOGRAPHY: Mr. Wilcox was born on July 10, 1961 in Dimmitt, Texas and was a 1979 graduate of Fort Stockton High School in Fort Stockton, Texas. He married Pam Dietz on Sept. 10, 1982 in Cleo Springs, Oklahoma. He was a maintenance supervisor for Compressor Systems, Inc. for the past 7 years. He was a cowboy and active in junior rodeo with his children. Mr. Wilcox was a former member of Miami Masonic Lodge and was an active participant in bluegrass music.
SURVIVORS: Wife: Pam Wilcox of Cleo Springs, OK; 3 sons: John Wayne Wilcox of Miami, and Clayton Lee Wilcox and Thomas Lee Wilcox, both of Cleo Springs; his mother: Linda Byrd of Miami; his father: Joe L. Wilcox of Crane, TX; 1 brother: Dudley Wilcox of Crane; 1 sister: Jody Bebb of Clayton, NM; paternal grandmother: Christell Wilcox of Dimmitt; maternal grandmother: Eupha Mae Sorenson of Wheeler.
MEMORIALS: May be made to a favorite charity.
