Archives for May 2005

Graveside services for Nellie Ann Moore Stanton, age 84, were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2005, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon, with Joe Jernigan of the Calvary Christian Church in Shamrock, officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon

Mrs. Stanton died Tuesday, April 26, 2005, in Lefors.  She was born January 18, 1921, in Clarendon and was a resident of Dumas before moving to Lefors 52 years ago. She married Troy William Stanton on April 12, 1950, at Clayton, NM. He preceded her in death on October 17, 1999. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Myrtle Richardson Moore; a sister, Sis Frazier; and by her husband on October 17, 1999.

Survivors include a daughter, Linda Stanton of Lefors; a son, Troy D. Stanton and wife Suzanne of White Deer; a sister, Mable Tunnell of Pampa; two grandchildren, Jimmy Stanton and wife Connie of Little Elm, Texas; and Misti Atkinson and husband Joe of Marble Falls, Texas; and great grandchildren, Bryer & Bryce Atkinson.

The family requests that memorials be to BSA Hospice in Pampa or Citizens Cemetery Association in Clarendon.

You may sign the online guest book at www.RobertsonFuneral.com.

Funeral services for Herman Arlis Cross, age 88, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2005, in the Memphis Church Of Christ with Tom Anderson, Minister, officiating. Interment was held Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mr. Cross died Wednesday, April 27, 2005, in Memphis.  He was born May 9, 1916, in Tulia to Cecil Ray and Alma Hudson Cross. He was a resident of Clarendon before moving to Memphis in 1973. He married Ernestine Lemons on November 24, 1945, at Childress. He was in the service station business for much of his life before his retirement. He was a US Army Veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Memphis Church Of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Ernestine Cross of Memphis; one daughter, Annette Osburn and husband Benny of Clarendon; one grandson, Blake Osburn and wife Erin and great granddaughter, Kailee Joanne all of Clarendon; two brothers, C. Ray Cross and wife Betty of Rancho Mirage, California; and Murry Cross and wife Mary of St. Petersburg, Florida; and several nieces and nephews.

The family requests memorials to the Citizens Cemetery Association in Clarendon or the Memphis EMS.

You may sign the online guest book at www.RobertsonFuneral.com.

Funeral services for Joalene W. Hudson, age 72, were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2005, in the First Baptist Church in Claude with Rev. Jess Little, Pastor, and Rev. Delbert Serratt, officiating.  Burial was held in Claude Cemetery under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mrs. Hudson died Saturday, April 30, 2005, in Amarillo.  She was born October 9, 1932, in Umbarger, Texas, and was a lifetime resident of Armstrong County.  She married C.M. Hudson on November 17, 1950, at Claude. She was a talented artist, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved the Lord.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Claude.

Survivors include her husband, C.M. Hudson of Claude; one daughter, Shannon Heck of Claude; one son, Kevin Hudson of Claude; one sister, Imogene Harris of Tulia; one brother, George Wilmoth of Anchorage, Alaska; eleven grandchildren, Caleb Hudson, Jed Hudson, Jubal Hudson, Ester Hudson, Eligha Hudson, Elijah Hudson, Jared Heck, Shenee Heck, Alyssa Heck, Gabrielle Heck, and Shiloh Heck.

The family requests memorials be to the First Baptist Church in Claude or the Goodnight Cemetery Association.

You may sign the online guest book at www.RobertsonFuneral.com.

Funeral services for Jean Pinion, age 72, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2005, in the Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon with Rev. Bryan Knowles, Pastor, officiating.  Burial will be held in Llano Cemetery in Amarillo under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mrs. Pinion died Sunday, May 1, 2005, in Amarillo.  She was born March 22, 1933, in Amarillo and lived there most of her adult life before moving to Howardwick in 1988.  She married Harold M. Pinion on May 26, 1949, in Clovis, New Mexico.  She was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She loved God and her family dearly.  She enjoyed cooking, sewing, playing cards, and bingo.  She cherished spending time with her family.  She was a very loving, kind, gentle, and caring woman.  She will be missed greatly by her family and friends.  She was a member of the Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon and a loved member of the Rebekah Lodge #276 and #149.

She was preceded in death by her daddy and mother, Jimmie Dru and Aylleen Coin; an aunt, Loma Lou Gibbs; two grandchildren, Melanie Brogden and Candace Lax; and a great grandchild, Abigail Mullinix.

Survivors include her husband, Harold Pinion of Howardwick; five daughters LaVerne Pinion of Ceta Glen, Phyllis Chastain of Amarillo, Pattie Pinion of Amarillo, Brenda Hill and husband Tommy of Clarendon, and Debra Hill and husband Danny of Clarendon; an uncle, Howard Taylor of Oklahoma; six grandchildren: Michael and Cristy Mullinix, Dave Chastain, Chris and Courtney D’Costa, Timaree Chastain, Josey and Lauren Shadle, and Jarad Lax; and nine great grandchildren.

The family requests that memorials be to BSA Hospice in Amarillo or the Rebekah Lodge in Clarendon or Amarillo.

Sign the online guest book at www.RobertsonFuneral.com.