Archives for January 2020

Todd Randall Phillips, 49, of Clarendon died Monday, January 13, 2020, in Leander.

Services were held on Friday, January 17, 2020, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Lance Wood, officiating. Burial followed in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Todd was born July 22, 1970, in Amarillo to Donnie and Bettie Phillips. He grew up in Clarendon and was a resident of Clarendon most of his life. Todd was a welder and enjoyed working with his hands as well as drawing. In his younger years he enjoyed his daughter and most recently enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Tambra Phillips.

He is survived by his sister, Shonda Cummins and husband Danny of Clarendon; a daughter, Tennessee Yocham of Blair, Oklahoma; his nephew, Brayden Phillips; his nieces, Tandie and Kennadie Cummins; one grandchild; and several aunts and cousins.

The family request memorials be sent to Strong Towers Ministry, 7801 Burns Street, Hitchcock, TX 77563 or Faith City Missions Hope for Men 401 SE 2nd Avenue, Amarillo, TX 79101.

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Roger T. Stone, 73, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, Nebraska.

Service were held on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hildreth, Nebraska, with Pastors Kari Foss and Marcia Dorn officiating. Burial with Military Rites by Kent Kailey Post #45, Lawrence, Nebraska, and the Army National Guard Honors Team will be in Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Hildreth, Nebraska. Memorials may be given to the family to be designated at a later date. Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.mertenbutlermortuary.com. Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill, Nebraska, is in charge of arrangements.

Roger (Rod) was born on July 4, 1946, to John T. and Mable M. (Moore) Stone in Clarendon, Texas. He graduated from Clarendon High School in 1964. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Sam Houston State College in 1968, The University of Georgia with his Master of Science Degree in 1972 and his PhD. from the University of Wisconsin in 1976.
Roger served in the United States Army from January 20, 1969, to December 22, 1970. He married Pam K. Loschen on November 30, 1985, in Hastings, Nebraska. After receiving his PHD he moved to the Lawrence Area and worked for the U.S. Meat and Animal Research Center, Clay Center, Nebraska until retiring in 2006. Roger was a member of Kent Kailey Post #45, Lawrence, Nebraska. He liked to tear things apart and fix them if he could.

He is survived by his wife; Pam, Lawrence, Nebraska, two sons; Jeremiah Johnson, Strang, Nebraska and Justin Johnson (Sabrina Young), Doniphan, Nebraska, two grandson; Koen and Kaser Johnson, mother-in-law; Sharron Loschen (Al Synovec), step father; Richard Tunnel, Amarillo, Texas, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and family; Gerry (Arlene) Loschen, Kearney, Nebraska, Kelly (Joy) Loschen, Columbus, Nebraska, step brothers and sisters-in-law and family; Dennis (JoAnn) Bradshaw, San Tan Valley, Arizona, Doug (Ann) Bradshaw, Benbrook, Texas, Dianah Bradshaw, Jacksonville, Florida, cousins; Jimmy Riley, Amarillo, Texas, Becky Bills, Conroe, Texas, Susie Hardage, Altus, Oklahoma, Troy Stanten, Amarillo, Texas, numerous nieces and nephews.

Roger is preceded in death by his parents; Mabel Tunnell and J.T. Stone, stepmother; Ola Stone and father-in-law; Gerald Loschen.

Lola Faye (Owens) Naylor, age 89, passed away peacefully, December 20, 2019, in New Braunfels, Texas.

Faye was born June 28, 1930, in Amarillo to Sam and Cassie Owens. She graduated from Hedley High Cchool and went on to business college in Lubbock after graduation. After attending college for a short time, she returned to Amarillo and soon after began dating the future love her of life, T.E. Naylor, who she would later marry on November 14, 1948. Faye was a true pioneer woman with a love for the farm and ranch that remained with her until her last days. She worked alongside her husband tending to their ranch and farm while being a housewife, bookkeeper and mother to their four children. She was his right hand and continued managing and tending to their legacy long after he passed away. Their home place became the gathering spot for many cousins throughout the summer months.

She was known for her “Eagle Eyes” and could spot a cow out three pastures away. Faye loved her family and enjoyed big family gatherings. For many years, she would travel near and far to spend time with her family. From the Owens reunions in California to the Bell reunions in Amarillo, Faye loved spending time with and being near her family. Faye’s favorites were fried chicken and strawberry shortcake. She loved cooking and was famous for her rolls, known by all the grand’s as “Mimie’s Rolls”, her hot-water cornbread, and her fried pork loin breakfasts with eggs sunny-side up. She was always cooking whether it be for family or friends or anyone who happened to show up at the back door. She was a servant to her skill making fresh banana bread or plum jelly on more than one occasion for friends during their times of need.

Faye loved to travel and did a lot of it while pursuing her business of selling Home Interiors. She enjoyed meeting new people and fostering friendships all over the Texas Panhandle. She was an excellent host and hosted many successful Home Interior parties throughout the years. She was a strong, disciplined woman who did well pursuing this love and enjoyed sharing her business with her loved ones. For many years, her grandchildren were able to “shop at Mimie’s” for all of their last-minute gifting needs. Later in life Faye found a second love in Sam Hawkins and they spent several wonderful years together until his passing.

Faye loved God and her church. For many years, she would end her day while reading her bible and praying in her rocking chair before bed. She was servant of the Lord and continued her service making contributions to those in need until her last days. She would often refer to her favorite verse and made it the foundation from which she lived her life, Psalms 23 – “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Cassie Owens; her husband, Thomas Earl Naylor Jr, her son, Tex Wayne Naylor; and her three grandchildren, Thomas Earl Naylor IV, Jamie Frye and Blake Frye.

Faye is survived by her two daughters Geneva Lee Naylor and Linda Faye Lewis and her husband Jerry; grandchildren, Seth McAfee and his wife Cara, Fayeth Hall, Matt Naylor and his wife Stephanie, Tara Jackson and her husband Steve, Jared Naylor and his wife Kati, and Ethan Naylor and his wife Danyale; great grandchildren, Ryan Frye and his wife Amy, Riplee and Pyper McAfee, Cash and Mac Naylor, Natalie and Jett Frye, Ava and Madison Jackson, Tex Naylor and Esmae Naylor, and Henry Brown and great great grandchild Sadie Frye. She is also survived by her brothers and sister, cousins and many nieces, nephews and friends.

A celebration of her life was held on Monday, December 23, 2019. Graveside services followed at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of her favorite organizations; Cal Farley’s Boy’s Ranch, Samaritan’s Purse or Rowe Cemetery.

Gary Dan Hall, a loving son, brother, father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 10, 2020, after a long battle with dementia.

Dan was born in Clarendon on April 15, 1960, and lived there until he moved into the Memphis Convalescent Home in Memphis in October of 2017. Well-known for serving others and serving his Lord through singing.

He was preceded in death by his father, Doyle Clayton Hall. He leaves behind his wife, Michelle Hall; four daughters, one son, and one-step daughter: Candice Hall of Amarillo; Brittney Barnes of Dolgeville, New York; MaRae Hall of Panhandle; MimRosz Hall of Newkirk, Oklahoma; Thad Hall of Denton; and MiKayla Shadle Milburn of Dallas.

He is survived by his mother, Carol Hall of Clarendon, and two sisters: Sue Jones of Wichita, Kansas and Janie Taylor of Fort Worth. Dan was also the proud grandfather of three grandchildren: Harleigh, Kighlah, and Daniel and three step-grandchildren: Julian, Liv and Jace all of Dolgeville, New York. He is also survived by many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Dan “never met a stranger”. He loved people and enjoyed joking around. Dan farmed for many years with his dad. If he wasn’t on the tractor, he was usually at Floyd’s Automotive, swapping stories. Dan always looked for opportunities to do kind deeds for others. He loved the senior saints at Calvary Baptist Church in Clarendon. In fact, some of them are not too happy with him leaving this earth before them. They planned for him to sing at their funerals.

The funeral service for Dan was held at Calvary Baptist Church in Clarendon, on Monday, January 13, at 2:00 p.m. Interment followed at Citizen’s Cemetery immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make a donation to Calvary Baptist Church, Clarendon.