Archives for January 2010

Faye Evelyn Bell, 90, died Tuesday, January 12, 2010, in Panhandle.

Graveside services were held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2010, at Crowell Cemetery in Crowell with Jerry McLean, officiating. Interment followed at Crowell Cemetery in Crowell. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mrs. Bell was born January 29, 1919, in Foard County to Godfred and Bettsy Greer Borchardt. She was a homemaker and lived in Crowell most of her life. She was a member of First Christian Church in Crowell.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Darvin Bell; her son, Fred Bell; and her daughter, Carol Bell Henry.

Survivors include her grandchildren, Kent Bell of Panhandle, Karla Lott of Grapevine, Chea Nunn of Dallas, Earl Bell of Ruidoso, Fredrick Henry of Vernon, and Billy Henry of Crowell; five great-grandchildren; and her daughter-in-law, Peggy Nunn of Panhandle.

Geraldine Edith “Gerry” Skinner, 76, died Thursday, January 14, 2010, in Amarillo.

Services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 20, 2010, in the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Amarillo with Rev. Roger Smith, Pastor, officiating. Interment followed at Llano Cemetery in Amarillo. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Gerry was born April 10, 1933 in Hobbs, New Mexico, to Odell Allen and Geneva Hipp Hawks. She married Troy Dean Skinner on September 28, 1956, in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. She had been a resident of Amarillo and Clarendon most of her life. She loved to work with plants, gardening, and bird watching. She also loved to watch TV and shop. While living in Clarendon, she volunteered at the Nursing Home. She and Troy started Texas Saddlery in 1966 where she was the head bookkeeper until their retirement. She loved her children, grandchildren, and her pets. She was a Christian.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Troy on February 19, 2008; and a son, Scott Skinner in 1972.

Survivors include two sons, Walt Skinner and wife Kathy of Amarillo and Sam Skinner and wife Jean of Valley View; a daughter, Dr. Rebecca “Becky” Monroe and husband Dee of Kingwood; two sisters, Jeanne James of Odessa and Norma Schoelkopf and husband Al of Centerburg, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.

The family suggests that memorial donations be sent to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch or the Clarendon Volunteer Fire Dept.

Robert Jasper “Bob” Bruce, Jr., 62, died Tuesday, January 12, 2010, in Clarendon.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010, at the Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon with Pastor Larry Capranica, officiating. Interment was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010, in Alanreed Cemetery in Alanreed. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Bob was born February 4, 1947, in Alanreed. He received a Bachlor’s Degree from Texas Tech. He worked as an Operator as well as many other positions for Cabot Carbon Plant in Pampa for many years. Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching Texas Tech sporting events. He was a member of the 700 Club. His family has lived in Clarendon about seven years moving here from Pampa. He was Baptist and had been attending Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon.
He was preceded in death by his mother.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Bruce; four sons, Gary Alan Utsey and Jeremy Utsey, both of Amarillo, and Shaun Bruce and Paul Bruce, both of Pampa; his daughter, Kay Bruce of Pampa; his father, Robert J. Bruce, Sr., of Midland; and his sister, Sandy Bruce of Midland.

The family suggests that memorial donations be sent to the 700 Club in memory of Bob.

Clyde Weldon McCrary, 83, of Amarillo, died Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo.

Clyde was born Friday, April 2, 1926, in Clarendon to Jesse and DoraLee (Junior) McCrary. He served in the United States Navy during WWII and was a carpenter before retiring. He married Margie Ann Shults in August of 1950 in Colorado. He was devoted to family, church, and community and served in positions such as justice of the peace and firefighter to name a few.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Margie, in March 2008; his daughter, Jody Qualls, in 2006, as well as his parents and seven sisters and brothers.

He is survived by three sons, Michael McCrary of Colorado, Patrick McCrary and wife Nan of Amarillo, and Rev. Timothy McCrary and wife Linda of Kansas; three daughters, Linda Achen of Colorado, Nancy Jordan of Colorado, and Judy Summit of Amarillo; 19 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were 2 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010, at First United Methodist Church in Fritch with Rev. Charlie Johnson officiating and burial of cremains at Westlawn Memorial Cemetery following.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Amarillo Alzheimer’s Association, 415 W 8th Ave., Suite 300, Amarillo, TX 79101

Send personal condolences to www.brownfuneraldirectors.net.

Jacqueline “Jackie” Dale Russell, 74, died Thursday, January 14, 2010.

In keeping with her final wishes, the family held a private memorial service.

Mrs. Russell was born February 22, 1935, in Canton, Ohio, to Roland and Roberta Morrow. Jackie married her lifelong partner and soul mate, Bill Russell on December 8, 1967 in Bremerton, Washington. As a career military family, Jackie and her children followed her husband to several naval installations stateside, an overseas tour to the Philippines, and to a remote base in the Aleutian Islands. Following 20 years of military service, Jackie and Bill resided in California, Colorado, and Ohio, eventually moving to Clarendon nearly 17 years ago. Not long after settling in Clarendon, Jackie resumed her career as a Special Education teacher at Clarendon Elementary until her retirement in 2000. An incredibly talented individual, Jackie enjoyed and was an especially gifted artist and seamstress, as well as a passionate animal lover. She was very much loved by all and will be missed dearly.
Jackie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill who passes away in April, 2007.

Survivors include her three sons, Dan, Dave and Grey; two daughters, Vicki and Julie; her mother, Roberta Morrow; three brothers, David, Dick and John; three sisters, Judi, Molly, and Amy; along with 10 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be sent to Baptist Saint Anthony’s (BSA) Hospice, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, TX 79105.

Mary McAnear Selman, 75, of Iola passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at her residence. A memorial service was held Saturday, January 16, at 2:00 p.m. at Iola Missionary Baptist Church in Iola.

Mary was born June 6, 1934, in Gholston and married Billy Wayne Selman on April 7, 1951. They were married 58 years, 9 months. They lived many places over the years but spent the last eighteen years in Iola.
Mary was preceded in death by her youngest son, Daniel Fed Selman.

Survivors include her husband, Billy Selman of Iola; son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Connie Selman, of Iola; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Ray Chapman, of College Station; daughter-in-law Gayle Selman, of Bryan; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Flowers and other expressions of sympathy may be sent to 4202 Alexandria Avenue, College Station, Texas 77845.

Bobby Louis Weatherton, 46, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010, in Amarillo.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2010, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Elder Harry Williams, Pastor of the New

Jerusalem COGIC of Borger, officiating. Burial was held at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Bobby was born May 17, 1963, in Memphis to Howard and Eddie B. Jones Weatherton. He had been a lifetime resident of Clarendon and graduated from Clarendon High School where he was a part of the football teams that had made the playoffs multiple times. He also enjoyed football and his favorite football team the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed fishing and cooking on the grill. He also enjoyed being around his family and friends. Bobby had also worked at Texas Department of Transportation in Clarendon where he was an equipment operator and had been a lead worker. He was a member of the St. Stephens Baptist Church in Clarendon.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Eddie B. Weatherton; and a brother, Willie James Weatherton.

Survivors include his father, Howard Weatherton of Clarendon; his wife, Michelle Weatherton of Clarendon; three sons, Michael Henderson of Clarendon, Emory “E.J.” Weatherton, and Jonathon Cartwright of Clarendon; two Daughters, Cindy Weatherton Pena of Amarillo, McKayla Cartwright of Clarendon; three brothers, Randolph Weatherton of Arizona, Howard Weatherton, Jr. of Amarillo, and Larry Jones of Amarillo; two sisters, Trish Weatherton Allen and Linda Weatherton Clark both of Clarendon; and a host of nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family.

The family suggests that memorial donations be sent to the CISD Athletic Program in memory of Bobby.

The family will be at 802 South Ellerbe in Clarendon.         

Sign our online guestbook at www.RobertsonFuneral.com.

Frank Deal “Buddy” Wootten III, 64, died Tuesday, January 5, 2010, in Amarillo.

Services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2010, in the Robertson Chapel of Memories in Clarendon with Rev. Darrell Burton, Pastor of Martin Baptist Church, and Kim Jordan, officiating. Interment followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Buddy was born son of Frank D. Wootten, II and Evelyn Gorges Wootten in Evanston, Illinois on September 19, 1945. He married Regina Borden on April 6, 1974 in Clarendon. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in Korea during the Vietnam War. Buddy graduated from Clarendon High School in 1965 and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from West Texas State University in 1972. He worked in road construction for 37 years and was a Superintendent for Amarillo Road Company until his retirement. He has lived in Clarendon most of his life. Buddy was Lutheran.

He was preceded in death by his parents.       

Survivors include his wife, Regina Wootten, of Clarendon; one son, Greg Wootten, of Clarendon; two daughters, Kimberly Artho and husband Brent, of Amarillo, and Christina Newton and husband John, of Midland; one sister, Pat Norrell and husband Jim, of Edna; two grandchildren, Caroline and Meredith Artho, both of Amarillo.

The family can be contacted at 519 South Collinson in Clarendon.

The family request memorials be to the Citizens Cemetery Association, PO Box 983, Clarendon, Texas 79226.

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