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Newspaper

Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1987

Page

2

Obituary Judy Brock Dies in Lubbock at 40

Judy Brock of Lubbock died Tuesday December 8 from injuries in a vehicle accident at her home. She was wife of coach Joe Brock and mother of Julie Kay Jennifer Jered. Born in Woodward she held degrees from Northwest Oklahoma State University and Southwest Oklahoma State University and taught in Lubbock schools 11 years. Graveside services were held in Woodward Oklahoma. Surviving are her husband three children and her parents, with numerous relatives and Wellington attendees listed.

Judy Brock Lubbock Joe Brock Collingsworth County Lubbock High School Lottie Handley Z.J. Neeley Sunset Church of Christ, Lubbock Rex Boyles Woodward Okla Brock Ralph Baird Woodward High School Northwest Oklahoma State University Alva Southwest Oklahoma State University Weatherford Haynes Elementary Pto Julie Kay Jennifer Jered Ralph Baird, Jr Irene Russell Ted Brock Portales, N.M

Bill Tarter Dies After 71 Years in Wellington

Bill Tarter aged 83 died Thursday December 10 at Wellington Care Center. Services were held December 12 at the Church of Christ with minister Tommy Anderson officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery beside sisters Teresa and Iva Trew. Survived by wife Clema, daughter Mona Risley, brother J B Tarter, sisters Mollie Hictt LuVera Martin Wortha Leonhardt, two grandchildren. Schooler Gordon Funeral Directors in charge.

Bill Tarter Wellington Church of Christ Tommy Anderson Northridge Ft. Worth Juli Risley Phoenix Arizona Derek Risley Tempe

Funeral service for Mary Lea Watkins set for Saturday

Graveside services for Mary Lea Watkins of Lawton Oklahoma will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday December 19 at Highland Cemetery Lawton with a Methodist pastor officiating. Watkins 40 died December 9. Survivors include two sons Branton and Tyler Watkins father Dr Chester Harrison and stepmother Billie Harrison of Hollis a brother Kenneth Harrison and grandmother Mrs William McVey of Durant two nieces and a nephew. Memorials to American Cancer Society or donor's choice are preferred.

Mary Lea Watkins Lawton Okla Highland Cemetery Watkins Chester Harrison Southwest Hospital Comanche Hospital Branton Watkins Tyler Watkins Harrison Billie Harrison Hollis Kenneth Harrison William McVey Durant American Cancer Society

Raymond Barnett of Amarillo Dies Thursday

Raymond Barnett 55 of 2702 Fairfield Amarillo died Thursday December 10. a brother of Johnny and Donnie Barnett of Wellington. Funeral Monday December 14 at Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with Jimmy Johnson officiating. entombment at Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum. Born in McKinney to the late C R and Mrs Barnett, he lived in Wellington briefly, then served in World War II, and had lived in Amarillo 33 years. married to Donna Horton in 1952.

Raymond Barnett Fairfield Amarillo Barnett Johnny Barnett Donnie Barnett Wellington Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories Jimmy Johnson Osage Fundamental Baptist Church Memorial Park Cemetery Mr. Barnett McKinney C.R. Barnett Donna Horton Lillie

Barnett Family Announces Survivors After Death in Amarillo Area

Alanreed era details note his memberships in Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Ban tam Club and American Shetland Pony Club. He served as Pinto Horse Club Association director. Survivors include wife Donna Barnett of Amarillo son Karl Barnett Amarillo daughters Ramona Cates Debra Barnett both Amarillo Brenda McClendon Weatherford four brothers Johnny Donnie Wellington Jackie Barnett Natchitoches Ir Bobby Barnett Oklahoma City two sisters LaDean Nelson Oklahoma City Mildred Speirs Natchitoches La six grandchildren.

Alanreed Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Bantam Club American Shetland Pony Club Pinto Horse Club Association Donna Barnett Amarillo Karl Barnett Ramona Cates Debra Barnett Brenda McClendon Weatherford Johnny Barnett Donnie Barnett Wellington Jackie Barnett Natchitoches Bobby Barnett Oklahoma City LaDean Nelson Mildred Speirs

Lola Richerson Dies in Littlefield Former Resident

Lola Fay Richerson, 78, of Littlefield, died suddenly on Wednesday December 9 after a short illness. A former Wellington resident, she was born in Hall County and moved to Dumas, where she trained as a LVN, then settled in Littlefield for 23 years. Graveside rites were held December 11 at Earth Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Parsons Ellis Funeral Home.

Lola Fay Richerson Littlefield Wellington Earth Memorial Cemetery Brad Reeves United Methodist Church Earth Parsons- Ellis Funeral Home Miss Richerson Hall County J.A. Richerson Dumas Coon Memorial Hospital LVN

Two Killed In Thursday Accident At US Highways 83 and 62

An Oklahoma woman and a Colorado man died when their small car collided with a semi at the intersection of US 83 and US 62 around 7:20 p.m. Thursday December 10. Kathy Elaine Hargrove and Rick Valdez were identified. Teddy Gambill of North Carolina drove the truck and was uninjured.

Oklahoma Colorado John Rainey Rick Jolson Childress Kathy Elaine Hargrove Cache Okla Rick Valdez Denver Teddy Gambill State Road North Carolina Johnson Frank Campbell Campbell Ranch Sheriff's Department

Funeral for Bill Tarter Draws Wide Local, Out-of-Town Attendees

The Wellington service for Bill Tarter was attended by his sisters Mollie Hiett of Midland and LuVera Martin of Wichita Falls, with many from out of town including Weldon Tarter of Colorado Springs and Dan and Elaine Trew of Amarillo. An estimated 125 million cars roam U.S. roads, authorities reported. The Childress County sheriff and Texas DPS were alerted. The fatal crash occurred in Childress County where Highway 62 westbound meets US 83, a known dual highway near the point US 62 turns toward Memphis. The site has seen prior fatal accidents in recent years.

Wellington Bill Tarter Mollie Hiett Midland LuVera Martin Wichita Falls Weldon Tarter Colorado Springs Dan and Elaine Trew Amarillo Jane Gary Hardin Jim Lary Betty and Harrold Owen Ft. Worth John Bain Garland Lola del Leo Connor Dalhart Willie Myrle Kuykendall Marilyn Mann Cheryl Gail Childress County

Cantata Planned at First Baptist Church Wednesday

The First United Methodist Church adult choir with guest singers presents Images of Christmas on Wednesday night at 7 at First Baptist Church. The cantata, arranged by Ovid Young, features 32 singers directed by Jamie Johnson with Kitty Owens at piano and will be televised live on FBC ACTS Channel 5.

First Baptist First United Methodist Church First Baptist Church First Baptist Auditorium FBC Acts Channel 5 Jamie Johnson Kitty Owens Ovid Young

Hospitality House Resident and Employee Passes Away

A resident and employee at Hospitality House, identified as an SYN and a Methodist, died recently after fifteen years with the house. Survivors include sister Irene Hodges of Sunnyvale California and several nephews and nieces Cecelia Goodwin Earth Bettye Huckabay Dimmitt and Virginia Ford Wellington.

Hospitality House SYN Irene Hodges Sunnyvale Calif Cecelia Goodwin Earth Bettye Huckabay Dimmitt Virginia Ford Wellington

Samnorwood First Baptist Children to Have Program

The children of First Baptist Church Samnorwood will present a program at the church. Children from the Samnorwood area will perform songs and participate in skits under church supervision.

Samnorwood First Baptist Children of First Baptist Church

Holidays Safety Belts Promote Festive Driving Caution

Texas safety leaders urge belt use and sober driving during holidays. Christmas program at local church features children from pre-school to senior high, with a fellowship to follow.

Exas George R. Gustafson Texas Safety Association Texas Coalition For Safety Belts Gustafson

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