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Opal Palmer Sacks, 82, of Amarillo, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Memorial Park Cemetery with Glenn Walls of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church officiating.  Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Opal was born Oct. 2, 1929 to John and Essie Palmer in Jerome, MO.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister; and a brother.

Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Richardson and husband Marty; a son, Walter Higginbotham and wife Verna; four brothers; one sister; four grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank all of her caregivers at Georgia Manor Nursing Home and Odyssey Hospice.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 8th Ave., 7th Fl., New York, NY 10001

Mrs. Artha Blair Carleton died on Feb. 20, 2012, at home following a lengthy illness.

Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, Feb., 24, 2012, in Polk Street Methodist Church, Amarillo, Texas with Dr. Burt Palmer and Bishop Dan E. Solomon officiating. Interment will be at 10:00 a.m. (MST), Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Carlsbad, New Mexico.  Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Born Artha Blair Crutchfield on Dec. 12, 1913, to the Reverend and Mrs. Finis A. Crutchfield in Henrietta, Texas, Mrs. Carleton moved to Craig Memorial Methodist Retirement Center, Amarillo, Texas, with her late husband in 1997.

In 1935, Mrs. Carleton received a B.A. from Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, and then in 1936, she was awarded an M.A. by the same university. While at S.M.U. Mrs. Carleton met her future husband, the Reverend Bishop Alsie H. Carleton, during his attendance at graduate school there.  She also pursued post-graduate study at Boston University School of Theology.

After her marriage to Bishop Carleton in 1936, she joined him in many years of faithful service to the United Methodist Church. Following pastorates in both east and west Texas, with her help he presided over the Northwest Texas-New Mexico Conference.  An accomplished musician, exemplary teacher and superb hostess, Mrs. Carleton was known for her vibrant leadership in the United Methodist Women and for her tireless efforts in support of the mission of the church.  With her love of adventure she relished travels with her husband in Europe, the Middle East, Central and South America.  Mrs. Carleton had an abiding passion for New Mexico and Texas history and will be remembered for her gracious manner, quick wit, and ready laughter.

Mrs. Carleton was a member of Sigma Kappa sorority and an active member of P.E.O. for many years.

Mrs. Carleton is survived by her daughter Carolyn Carleton Campsey, and her husband, Billy, of Amarillo, Texas, two sons, Dr. Thomas B. Carleton and his wife Chizuko of San Angelo, Texas, Jonathan Carleton, and his partner Alexander Gancarz, Jr., of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and by one grandson, Tatsuhiro Carleton, of Singapore.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the Carleton Memorial Scholarship Fund, McMurry University, South 14^th Street and Sayles Boulevard, Abilene, TX 79697.

Michael Wayne Hunter, 60, of Amarillo, died Saturday, February 18, 2012.

Memorial services will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 in Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel with Bruce Ridling officiating.  Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Mr. Hunter was born on July 30, 1951 in Amarillo, Texas to Elva and Hollis Hunter.  He graduated from Palo Duro High in 1969; played football at Texas Tech; and continued his studies at Wayland Baptist where he earned a bachelors in business and theology.

He loved the outdoors and taking his boys on vacation to the Broadmoor Hotel.  He loved to cook and was a devoted Amarillo baseball fan from the original Gold Sox to the Dillas.  He was a gifted musician and loved genealogy.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Brian.

He is survived by three sons, Joe Bob Hunter of Jacksonville, FL; Jess Wayne Hunter and John Michael Hunter, of Amarillo; two sisters, Denise Hirsch of Amarillo and Holly Craven and husband Doug of Canyon; a brother, Danny Hunter of Amarillo; the mother of his boys, Gerry Ingram of Vega; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lazaro Gomez, Sr., 55, of Amarillo, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.

Rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 in Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel.  Mass will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012 at St. Laurence Catholic Church with Father Marco Gonzales officiating.  Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.  Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Mr. Gomez was born Jan. 21, 1957, in Chihuahua, Mexico to Andres and Lucia Gomez.  He was a straightforward and hardworking man.  Mr. Gomez was always there with good advice for his family.  He enjoyed vacationing in Mexico.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Survivors include his wife, Luz Gomez of Amarillo; four sons, Lazaro Gomez, Jr. and wife Adriana and Daniel Chacon and wife Crystal, all of Dumas, and Sigifredo Gomez and Chris Gomez, both of Amarillo; his father, Andres Gomez of Amarillo; two brothers, Victor Gomez of Mexico and Oscar Gomez and wife Julia of Chicago, IL; two sisters, Imelda Venzor and husband Armando of Cactus and Martha Flores of Irving; and three grandchildren, Lexy, Alan and Madalyn.

George J. “Pat” Patterson, 90, formerly of Fritch, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012.

Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 in Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel with Dr. G.A. Roach officiating.  Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery.  Military Rites are by DAV Chapter 26.  Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Mr. Patterson was born Dec. 31, 1921 in Tahoka to Charlie and Sara Patterson.  He attended school in Lynn County and graduated from Wilson High School in Wilson.  He married Virginia Pollakowski in March 1977 in Amarillo

He enlisted in the Navy in December 1942 and served in the South Pacific and Philippines until 1948.  He was a member of Lodge 731 of Amarillo, Scottish Rite of Lubbock and Khiva Shrine of Amarillo.  Mr. Patterson served several years as Quartermaster of Post 1475.  He retired as supervisor at the Pantex plant.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia Patterson, of the home; a son, Bill Patterson of Amarillo; a stepson, Steven Pollakowski of Borger; a sister, Frances Buckner of Houston; a brother, Charles Patterson of Columbia, SC; and several grandchildren.

M­ichael Kevin Summers, 54, of Amarillo, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012.

Memorial services will be at 4:00 p.m., Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 in Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel with Kurt Oheim of Pinnacle Community Church officiating.  Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Kevin was born in Amarillo, Nov. 11, 1957, to Earl and T Jo Summers. Kevin attended Amarillo High School and worked in the Hotel Motel hospitality industry for many years.

Preceded in death by parents Earl & T Jo Summers and his brother Mitchell.

Kevin is survived by his sister, Celia Elaine Merriott; and his brother Jay Scott Summers.