The Swisher County News (Tulia, Tex.), Vol. 10, No. 14, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 29, 2018 Page: 2 of 8
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Mary Catherine Stubblefield Moudy, 88, of Happy passed away
on Sunday, March 25, 2018. Serviceswill beat 10:00 A.M. on Thurs-
day, March 29, 2018 at Happy Church of Christ with Rick Bloodworth
officiating. Burial will follow in Happy Cemetery. The family will re-
ceive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 27, 2018
at Happy’s Memorial Chapel. Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral
Directors.
Mary was born on April 9, 1929 in Nashville, TN to James Grant
and Hazel King Stubblefield. She grew up in Tullahoma, TN and after
high school attended Harding University where she met Alvin Moudy.
They were married on August 25, 1950 and moved from the lush
greenery of Tennessee to the dry, dusty plains of Happy, TX.
Mary was an artist, who loved to paint the beauties of her loving
Creator. She was the creator of hundreds of works in numerous me-
diums. Mary painted still life, portraits and landscapes and participat-
ed as both student and/or teacher in many art workshops and classes.
She was a member of PAC (Panhandle Art Center). She employed her talents daily to capture the
beauty of God’s creation. Mary won many art awards that included Best of the Southwest and Best of
Show for many years. She was the first president of the Tri-State Art Association and the Happy Art
Association. She once said, “You can have pretty as cheap as you can have ugly.” She chose to create
and appreciate beauty.
Mary shared her love for the Lord and His word by teaching others. She taught many through the
World Bible School correspondence lessons, including her “foster son” Philip Baidoo-Essien, formerly
of Ghana, now of Washington state, and continued to work with and encourage the native preachers in
Ghana. She was a gifted and creative teacher in both children’s and ladies’ classes. Mary was a faithful
Christian and a longtime member of the Happy Church of Christ.
Mary loved to celebrate with family and friends. She welcomed others to her table and each Sunday
was simply another opportunity to include others. She was a gifted hostess and cook, offering warm
invitations to all.
A stroke three years ago closed some doors of communication for Mary, but God opened wide the
door for her gift of capturing beautiful flowers in watercolor paintings. She painted hundreds of flowers
to encourage us to appreciate God’s palette. She said, “I believe God has given me art abilities, not to
make money with, but to help make me a better teacher with visual and creative ideas to teach His Word.”
Mary loved to communicate with others on Facebook. It was a true joy for her to pull back the curtain
)f her life, so to speak, allowing you glimpses into her life and get to know her a little better. She inspired
others to enjoy beauty, look for the light, read God’s word and stay faithful. Her actions and photos that
showed us the importance of faithful living and the blessings it provides have motivated so many across
the miles.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, James Grant and Hazel Stubblefield, her sister, Susanna
McMillan, and her brother, Jim Stubblefield.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, Alvin Moudy, and her children: Alvin, Jr. and Jill
Moudy of Shallowater; Janet and Ken Crossland of Canyon; Bobby and Sharia Moudy of Tulia; and Car-
lyn and Rick Bloodworth of Happy; a sister, Carol and Carl Russell of Manchester, TN; 11 grandchildren;
20 great grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Gordon Anderson of Lubbock; a sister-in-law, Lucy Moudy of
Happy; and a host of family and friends.
The family suggests memorials to the Happy Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 216, Happy, TX
79042 or to Happy Church of Christ and designate either the 30 Day Challenge or Ghana Mission Work
in the memo, PO Box 578, Happy, TX 79042.
Tulia, Texas-Robert R. (Bob) Brown, 88, passed away Thursday,
March 22, 2018 at Lavender Springs Residential Assisted Living in
Dripping Springs, Texas, surrounded by his family. Funeral services
were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the First
Baptist Church of Tulia, with Reverend Charles Davenport, former
pastor, officiating. Burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery under the
direction of Kornerstone Funeral Services of Tulia. A visitation was
held from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the funeral
home.
Bob was born on February 19, 1930 in Childress, Texas, the fifth
son of Perry L. and Cora Knox Brown. At age 6, the family moved to
Amarillo, Texas where Bob attended the public schools and graduat-
ed from Amarillo High School in 1948. While attending his beloved
Amarillo High, Bob was a perennial Golden Gloves boxing champi-
on, and played quarterback and defensive back on some pretty good
Sandie football teams (1946-48).
He later attended Amarillo College and West Texas State College,
where he met the love of his life, Dorothy Lou McCasland, in 1951. Bob graduated from WT at mid-term,
1953, with a Bachelor of Science degree, married Dorothy on Christmas Eve 1953, and was immediately
inducted into the U.S. Army. He completed basic training at Ft. Sill and later Ft. Bliss, before shipping out
to Japan and later being stationed in Daegu, South Korea. He served in Korea for one year, after which
he joined the USAF reserves. Upon completion of his training and certification at Gunter Air Force Base
in Alabama, Bob became an Instructor (single engine jet aircraft) at Amarillo Air Force Base from 1955
to 1958.
In 1958, Bob and Dorothy moved to Tulia and started farming, a passion Bob held close to his heart
for the rest of his life. They joined the First Baptist Church where Bob taught the boy’s Jr. High Sunday
school class and made many of his closest, life-long friendships. Like so many Panhandle farmers, Bob
and Dorothy persevered through tough times with a quiet determination and unshakable resolve, setting
an example for their sons on how to responsibly manage the blessings of good years, and overcome the
adversity of rough years. In the 1980’s, Bob became a licensed real estate broker and enjoyed a second
successful career with Ultra Realtors in Amarillo. Bob approached life’s ups and downs with integrity, hu-
mility, and humor. There was always humor. Even in the most challenging times, humor would work its
way to the surface, a trait he shared in full abundance with each of his four brothers. If you ever received
a call with a sharp, staccato voice inquiring: “is this the party to whom I am speaking?”, or had a strange
call from the airline cancelling your next day’s flight reservation, or found some unprofessionally painted
yard art on your front lawn early on a weekend morning, you had a hunch it was Bob Brown. He loved to
laugh and tease and pull practical jokes. He was humble, kindhearted, and found it easy to make friends
with people from all walks of life. He was a soldier, farmer, entrepreneur, real estate broker, and a 33rd
degree Mason. But most of all, he was a follower of Jesus Christ, and a father, husband, grandfather,
and uncle who showered his family with total devotion and endless love.
Bob is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of Tulia and Dripping Springs, a son, Steve and his wife, Gail,
of Dripping Springs, nephews Larry Brown, Perry Brown, and David Brown of Amarillo, nephews Roger
Brown and Chuck Brown of Longmont, Colorado, nephew Mark Brown of Abilene, Texas, nieces Debbie
Brown of Longmont, Colorado and Susan Holland of Hurst Texas, grandsons Logan Brown of Shreve-
port, Louisiana, Luke Brown of Austin, Texas, and Kyle Brown of Dripping Springs, Texas, granddaugh-
ter, Mallory Brantly of Shreveport, Louisiana, and a great granddaughter, Amelia Brantly, of Shreveport,
Louisiana.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers (Harold, Arthur Hugh, Bill, and Wayne), infant
daughter, Carolyn Brown, son, Paul Brown, nephews Mike Brown and Gary Preston Brown, and niece,
Sue Lane Brown. Gone from a physical presence but not from our minds.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Tulia, or to any
charity of your choice.
Tulia, Texas—Andres C. “Andy” Farias, 79, passed away on Fri-
day, March 23, 2018 in Amarillo. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00
AM Tuesday, March 27, 2018 in the Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit
with Father David Contreras, officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill
Cemetery under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia. A
rosary will be held at 6:30 PM Monday, March 26, 2018 at the funeral
home.
Andy was born on July 27, 1938 in San Diego, Texas to Lorenzo
and Luisa Farias. He spent most of his life in Tulia. He married Trin-
ida Gonzales on January 25, 1975. He worked for Tulia Ready Mix
Company for over 30 years. He started as a truck driver and worked
his way up to the Plant Manager before he retired. He loved playing
golf and he and Trinida loved to travel. He was an active member of
the Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit and the Knights of Columbus.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a son-in-Law: Ralph Moreno, his brothers: Antonio Olivarez,
Fredrico Lerma, Jose Lerma, Larry Olivarez, Sr. and Augustine Reyes, and his sisters: Lorenza Trevino
and Sara Delgado.
He is survived by his wife: Trinida Farias of Tulia, five daughters: Margaret Moreno of San Antonio,
Angie and Victor Alvarez of Amarillo, Andrea Farias and husband Edward Jordan of Amarillo, Elvira Lan-
gkiet of Wichita, Kansas and Esther Farias of Wichita, Kansas, his brother: Adan Lerma of Tulia, three
granddaughters: De’Ann Garcia, Erica Moreno and Emylee Garcia and one grandson: Ande Loyd.
Memorial donations in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit, 513 S.
Austin, Tulia, Texas 79088.
Online condolences may be made at www.kornerstonefunerals.com.
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finger, and see My hands;
and reach here your hand and
put it into My side; and do
not be unbelieving, but be-
lieving.”
Jesus grants Thomas the
right to be skeptical but He
doesn't grant him the right
to remain that way. It's one
thing to have questions, but
it's another thing to pursue
those questions until the
truth is found.
I love you all,
Tim
Why is it that if someone
tells you that there are 1 bil-
lion stars in the universe,
you believe them, but if they
tell you a wall has wet paint,
you will have to touch it to
be sure?
It seems that the farther
removed a truth is, the more
readily we tend to accept it.
But when it's close enough
to be within reach, we feel
the need to "touch it to be
sure." This describes the
faith of Thomas. Thomas
Tulia, Texas—Bernice Washington, 89, passed away on Monday,
March 26, 2018. A memorial service will be at 2:00 pm on Thurs-
day, March 29, 2018 in the First United Methodist Church with Rev.
Tommy Ewing officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Korner-
stone Funeral Directors of Tulia.
Bernice was born on December 2, 1928 in Floydada to Bud and
Ora Hinsley. She grew up in Floydada and graduated from Floydada
High School. She married Jay Washington on March 19, 1954. After
their marriage they moved to Kress for a short time and then move to
Tulia in 1959. She was a homemaker
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jay died
March 25, 1997, one brother and three sisters.
She is survived by two sons: Buddy Washington and wife Karen of Tulia, Bruce Washington and wife
Konnie of Tulia, one daughter: Pam Wilks and husband Jeff of Tulia, one brother: John Hinsley of Hen-
derson, Texas, eight grandchildren: Brooke Rae and husband Terry of Murphy, Texas, Brandi White and
husband Max of Happy, Jayton Washington and wife Andrea of San Angelo, Koby Washington and wife
Bridgette of Amarillo, Dailey Washington of Tulia, Sara Martinez and husband Vincente of Pampa, Slade
Wilks and friend Nichole Schott of Amarillo and Jay Wilks and wife Joda of Waurika, Oklahoma and 12
great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Tulia Cemetery Association, PO Box 116, Tulia, Texas 79088 or to the
First United Methodist Church, 119 N. Briscoe, Tulia, Texas 79088.
Online condolences may be made at www.kornerstonefunerals.com.
Talks with Tim
By Tim Johnson
Doubting Thomas
had heard the reports of the
risen Christ. Nevertheless,
he insisted on his own per-
sonal encounter. Thomas
thought he needed to touch
the wounds himself.
What's interesting about
Jesus' encounter with Thom-
as is that He didn't rebuke
him for demanding proof of
the resurrection. Instead, Je-
sus said,
John 20:27
27 Then He said to Thom-
as, “Reach here with your
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