Norlean Hearon Cortez, 68, of Amarillo died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008.

Wake services were from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, January 18, 2008 in Emmanuel Church of God in Christ. Services were 11 a.m. Saturday January 19, 2008 in The Church at Quail Creek with Superintendent Elisha Demerson, pastor of Emmanuel Church of God in Christ, officiating. Burial  in Llano Cemetery by Warford-Walker Mortuary, 509 N. Hughes St.

Norlean Hearon Cortez was born Dec. 27, 1939, to her loving parents, Earmon and Leao Hearon.

Norlean grew up in Clow, Ark., and was a faithful member of Clow Church of God in Christ, where she received the Baptism of the Holy Ghost in 1955 under the late Elder Nathaniel Marks. She graduated as valedictorian in 1957 from Clow High School.

Norlean married and moved to Texas in 1958, where she lived in Earth and Floydada. She moved to Amarillo in 1965 and started attending Emmanuel Church of God in Christ under the late Superintendent H.W. Cortez. She was a faithful member and labored in various positions, including local and district choir president, YPWW chair lady and district chairperson under the late Mother B. Williams. In 1983, she was appointed district missionary for the Borger District, where she faithfully served under the late Superintendent H.W. Cortez, the late Superintendent Jessie Oats and Superintendent Elisha Demerson. She also was appointed to the regional district missionary for the Amarillo area and served as secretary in the state women’s department under Supervisor Victorine Mackey.

Some of her professional accomplishments include licensed vocational nurse and registered nurse at St. Anthony’s Hospital, as well as nursing instructor for Amarillo College.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Brady Dean Cortez; her father, Earmon Hearon; her mother, Leao Hearon Dennis; and a brother, Lee Hearon.

Survivors she leaves to cherish her memories include six children, Renita Gail Green and husband Jimmy, Kerry Cornelius Barnes and wife Angela and Gerard Glenn Cortez and wife Nomkita, all of Arlington, and Vickie Nell Tharpe and husband Billy Joe, Keith Bernard Barnes and Steven Ray Barnes, all of Amarillo; six siblings, Azlean Young and husband Benjamin of Flint, Mich., Ruby Stewart and husband Floyd and Lula Morrison, husband O.B. and Sharilyn Carrigan and husband Don, all of Ozan, Ark., and Robert C. Hearon and wife Betty and Cynthia Murphy, all of Hope, Ark.; 25 grandchildren, Cameron D. Green and Lenius T. Barnes, the two eldest; 26 great-grandchildren; and a host of family and special friends.

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This video is for Mrs. Jones.

Mrs. Jones and I have had a couple discussions about the US One Dollar Bill. The discussion centered around the many symbols associated with the One Dollar Bill. So I thought that she along with the other BlackAmarillo visitors might find this of interest. Keep in mind that this video is more than one year old.

Ignore the fact that Ras Jahmark Tafari is not American, and yes you can also ignore his religious beliefs if you like. Ras is not boasting to be Anti-American. He’s simply pointing out what seems to be obvious.

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“… when things are right in front of your eyes, it’s very hard

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6 Tips for What to Do If Your Child Is Arrested.

1. Don’t panic! This can be a very scary time full of fear, anger, and confusion and you will need to resist the urge to accuse or place blame at this time. Having a child accused of a crime is an emotionally traumatic event and in order to prevent being overwhelmed by the criminal justice system you will need to remain calm.

 

2. Determine if a bond has been set or when it will be set. Don’t insist on knowing the details right away, at this point your child will probably be reluctant to tell you anyway. Ask to speak with the officer or clerk to find out what he is charged with, whether a bond has been set, and if so, what the amount is. If no bond has been set, find out when a bond will be set.

 

3. Encourage your child not to waive their rights to remain silent or to legal counsel. Tell your child to remain calm. Let them know you are working to get them out of jail. Remind them of their right to remain silent and tell them to use it! The days of explaining the situation, apologizing, and going home are long gone.

 

4. Bond the child out of jail if possible. Resist the urge to “teach him a lesson” by leaving him in jail. Leaving anyone in jail until the case is resolved is rarely a good idea. Getting a child back to school or work so that they can help defray their legal expenses, can be an important factor in mitigating any damage the child has done to himself or herself.

 

5. Retain competent legal counsel. Be prepared to spend some money. You are protecting the investment you’ve already made in your child. Resist the temptation to allow your child to be represented by the public defender. While no lawyer can guarantee the outcome of any case, a competent, experienced, and creative criminal defense lawyer will be worth what you pay for him or her.

 

6. Support your child as they go through “The System”. Criminal charges should never be taken lightly. A conviction remains with a person long after the fines are paid and any probation or jail time are served. Innocent or guilty, your child needs your support, monetarily, emotionally and even spiritually. People make mistakes. Young people make lots of mistakes. Some mistakes are more serious than others. Even if your child has been guilty of a crime it doesn’t mean they are going to be a criminal for the rest of their life. It means they need the help and assistance of a competent criminal lawyer. Do not be afraid, ashamed or hesitant to call one.

Having a child in trouble is a very traumatic experience for any family to go through. Following these simple steps can help guide you get through this tough time.

Adams Law Office PLLC is dedicated to providing the best criminal defense for all citizens of Oklahoma. We are located at 2 W. 6th St. Suite 500, Tulsa, Oklahoma. 74119. For more information contact us at 918-587-8700 or visit our website at www.padamslaw.com

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James Earl Lister, 53, of Amarillo, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008.

Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday January 16, 2008 in Bethany Baptist Church in Clinton, Okla., with the Rev. Billy Mucker officiating. Burial was in Clinton Cemetery by Stanley-Lee Funeral Home of Clinton.

James was born Jan. 21, 1954, in Clinton to Billy Joe and Dorothy Henderson Lister Sr.

He started school in Clinton and moved to Liberal, Kan., where he graduated. While in high school he was named All American in 1973, All State and Player of the Year twice. James set the all-time highest scoring record which was just recently broken at Liberal High. He attended Weatherford Junior College in Texas and Friends University in Kansas. He was assistant coach for Gary Abercrombie at Yuma High School in Arizona. He had lived in Amarillo for the past 12 years working as an assistant coach and substitute teacher.

Survivors include two daughters, April Lister of Amarillo and Arica Miller of Kansas City, Kan.; a son, James and wife Corey of Wichita; his father, Billy Joe of Clinton; his foster parents, Gary Abercrombie of Yuma, Ariz., and Jean Rose Abercrombie of Amarillo; foster sister, Cindy Abercrombie Velline of Minnesota; foster brother and namesake, James Craig Abercrombie of Orange, Calif.; sisters, Carrie Calip of Oklahoma City, Doris Washington of Clinton and Della and Elnora Henderson, Alfreda McCurkin and Francine Austin, all of Sacramento, Calif.; brothers, Billy Joe Jr. of Clinton, Robert of Weatherford, Okla., Mark Henderson and Gary Simmons, both of Sacramento, Shaun Austin of New Jersey and Michael Austin of Maryland; two grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Top Ten Things to Know if You’re Interested in a Reverse Mortgage

Reverse Mortgages are becoming popular in America. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created one of the first. HUD’s Reverse Mortgage is a federally-insured private loan, and it’s a safe plan that can give older Americans greater financial security. Many seniors use it to supplement social security, meet unexpected medical expenses, make home improvements, and more. You can receive free information about reverse mortgages by calling Charlie McGee at: 1-806-352-9260, or visit http://www.AmarilloReverseMortgage.com. Since your home is probably your largest single investment, it’s smart to know more about reverse mortgages, and decide if one is right for you!

1. What is a reverse mortgage?

A reverse mortgage is a special type of home loan that lets a homeowner convert a portion of the equity in his or her home into cash. The equity built up over years of home mortgage payments can be paid to you. But unlike a traditional home equity loan or second mortgage, no repayment is required until the borrower(s) no longer use the home as their principal residence. HUD’s

reverse mortgage provides these benefits, and it is federally-insured as well.

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Gladys C. Turner, 83, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008.

Services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday January 15, 2008  in New Jerusalem Baptist Church with the Rev. Jack Johnson, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery by Warford-Walker Mortuary, 509 N. Hughes St.

Gladys Turner was born July 5, 1924, in Ralls to William Edward McMihelk Sr. and Eular Lee Swancy McMihelk. She was educated in the Ralls school system.

She was united in holy matrimony to L.D. Turner on Feb. 6, 1943. From this union, 11 children were born.

In 1947, she and her family relocated to Amarillo. She was a devoted homemaker and also worked a number of years as a cook for Watley Day Nursery and later as a bus supervisor for the Amarillo Independent School District. She was a longtime and faithful member of Mount Olive Baptist Church, where she served as president of the Missionary Society and sang in the senior choir. She united with New Jerusalem Baptist Church in June 2004.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Lemuel Turner; four brothers, William Edward McMihelk Jr., Johnny McMihelk, Lizby McMihelk and Herschel McMihelk; and six sisters, Lillie Pearl McMihelk, Roseanna Collins, Lula Mae Duty, Eva Mae Manigo, Edna Harrison and Naomi Craig.

Survivors she leaves to cherish her memory include five sons, L.D. Turner Jr. and wife Christine of Hobbs, N.M., Samuel Turner and wife Ann of Tracy, Calif., Jesse Turner and wife Deanna of Cedar Hill and Lonnie Turner and Johnny Lee Turner and wife Gloria, all of Amarillo; five daughters, Ethel Turner Saxton of Puyallup, Wash., Neomia Bailey of Austin, Janice Horton and husband Raymond of Cedar Hill and Ruby Johnson and husband Jack and Blanche Woods, all of Amarillo; 32 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Ralph Aaron McMihelk of Stockton, Calif.; and a host of nieces, nephews and other friends and family.

A New Silence of the Lambs
by L. Arthalia Cravin

Between last Tuesday’s Iowa caucuses and today, six days later, I have spoken with ten people, either by phone or email. (This column was penned before the New Hampshire primary) Not one person has mentioned Barack Obama’s victory in Iowa. This silence is in contrast to all the talking heads on television and radio who can’t stop talking about Barack. I am going to take a wild guess as to the reasons behind the silence of those in my inner circle.

Let me start by mentioning another recent media event. A few weeks ago a young man went on a rampage and killed several people at a Denver and a Colorado Springs church. Within hours after the shooting I received a phone call wondering if the shooting was near me. Conversations that occurred days later via email and phone calls still mentioned the shooting—along with wonders about what is happening to the world if a person is not safe at church. Obama’s big win in Iowa has not brought similar expressions of concern—on any level. The reasons? First there may be the “shock and awe” factor—people are simply stunned that Miss Hillary did not emerge victorious. Second, there is the apathy factor. There are not too many people willing to discuss politics. As the old saying goes if you want to preserve a friendship never discuss religion or politics. Read more »

James “J.B.” Bryant, 60, of Amarillo died Friday, Jan. 4, 2008.

Memorial services were 4 p.m. Friday January 11, 2008 in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., with the Rev. Sherman Eastland officiating.

Mr. Bryant was born Feb. 1, 1947. He worked at IBP/Tyson.

Mr. Bryant served in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Bryant; two children, Juanita and Jason; a brother, Willie Harold Bryant; three sisters, Mary, Pauline and Evelyn; and his babies, Lady, Lindsey and Otis.