Archives for June 2016

Charles Wayne Smith, 93, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016, in Borger.

Funeral services will be Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 10:00 am in the Robertson Saints Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. Gary Gore officiating.

Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Charles Wayne Smith was born May 2, 1923, in Childress to Charlie Fortune and Dora Mae Cosper Smith. He married Virginia Idell Cook on April 24, 1943, in Lelia Lake. Charles worked as a Carpenter for many years, and had resided in Donley county numerous years before moving to East Texas for about 10 years. After moving to Borger 10 years ago, he was a member of Central Baptist Church. Charles enjoyed gardening, making things using bobwire, and reading his bible.

He was preceded by his parents; his wife, Virginia, on July 12, 2012; 2 daughters, Cynthia “Cindi” Smith in 2007, and Ella Jean Smith (infant); and 7 brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his son, Jerry Smith & wife Sandra of Silverton; his daughter, Cheryl Pickard & husband Jeff of Borger; 4 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family suggest memorials be to Kindred Hospice or Citizens Cemetery.

Leitha B. Shelley, 57, died Saturday, June 18, 2016, in Clarendon.

Rosary was said on Monday, June 20, 2016, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Clarendon. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, in the Church with Rev. Arokia Raj Samala as the celebrant.

Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Clarendon.

Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Leitha was born June 14, 1959, in Grants, New Mexico to Harold and LaVon Martin. She married Sam Shelley, Jr. on August 20, 1977, in Tucumcari, New Mexico. She had been a resident of Clarendon since 1993 and loved art, outdoors, and plants. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Clarendon.

She was preceded in death by her fathers, Harold Martin and James Abbott; and a brother, Brian Martin.

She is survived by her husband, Sam Shelley of Clarendon; her mother, LaVon Abbott of Lelia Lake; 2 sons, Samuel Shelley, III of Lubbock and Jeremy Shelley and wife Laura of Clarendon; 3 daughters, Luchi Shelley of Amarillo, Samara Shelley of Albuquerque, and Nicky Shelley of Clarendon; two sisters, Twila Crawford of Clarendon, and Mary Barnes of Amarillo; a brother, James Abbott of Amarillo; 11 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren.

The family suggest memorials be to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Clarendon.

Willie Mae Putman Creager, 102, died Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Mobile, Alabama.

Graveside services were held on June 17, 2016 at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Tex Aduddell officiating.

Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon

Willie Mae Putman Creager was born March 29, 1914, in Lakeview to Bill and Nina Lester Barbee. She married Lois Wright Putman and after his death in 1979, she married Manuel Creager. Willie Mae worked mostly as a homemaker all of her life, but did have several jobs around the community throughout the years. She lived all of her life in Donley County until 1988 when an injury forced her to move closer to a family member in Alabama.

She was preceded in death by his parents; first husband, Lois Putman, and second husband, Manuel Creager; her son, Wright Putman; 4 brothers; 2 sisters; and a great grandson, Jeremy Tunnell.

She is survived by 3 daughters, Ola Mae Ladnier & husband Ed of Irvington, Alabama, Brenda Gay Usery & husband Jack of Logan, NM, and Trula Gean Shults of Perryton; 9 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be sent to the Citizens Cemetery Association.

Mary Sue Robison, 86, died Sunday, June 19, 2016, in Perryton.

Funeral services will be Friday, June 24, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church of Clarendon with Rev. Lance Wood officiating.

Burial will follow in Claude Cemetery in Claude.

Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mary Sue Robison was born April 25, 1930, in Claude to Hiram H. and Montie Mae Collins Harred. She married L.D. Robison on May 24, 1947, in Amarillo. Mary had been a resident of Clarendon since 1983 where she and L.D. were members of the First Baptist Church. She was a great cook and a good mother who always provided for her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, L.D. Robison, on October 23, 2013; her parents; 4 brothers; and 3 sisters.

She is survived by 2 sons, Lynn Robison & wife Nora of Perryton, and Gary Robison & wife Debbie of Mustang, Okla.; her sister, Roxie Stapp of Groom; 6 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be sent to the First Baptist Church in Clarendon.