Archives for August 2021

Craig Howard Cobb passed away peacefully at his home in Clarendon on July 28, 2021 at age 52.

He was born on March 16, 1969, in Portales, New Mexico, by Father Ricky Cobb and Mother Janice Bennett. He was a loving and kind husband, father, son and friend. Craig was married to the love of his life, Julie Cobb in Clarendon. He has two children, Sade and Trevor, and a stepson, Joseph. He graduated high school in Portales. Craig was a long-time resident of Clarendon.

This man, this welder, shield in place welded with precision to produce a handsome striking gentleman with the kind of voice that was as unique as the rest of him. He spent over half his life striking an arc. He was a master Craftsman who single-handedly built his world while raising his kids. He spent most his career working at plants and on natural gas units throughout the panhandle while welding projects for himself or others after hours. Craig had a loving passion for square body trucks, his shop that he built from the ground up, and his Lincoln welding machines. Lincolns were his status quo. Even though he said Miller’s actually welded pretty good.. though he wouldn’t be caught with one on his rig! He loved riding his Harley that he also built from the ground up. Craig had many hats depending on the occasion; a cowboy hat that he made sure was the right one for the season, a baseball cap that you never wash and a welding cap with lizards on it. While always having a can of Copenhagen Silver Top in his back left pocket. Some may not know but legend has it that he was a bull rider. Just long enough to have a picture taken. He also has Cherokee in him. He loved getting dirty and cleaning up. At the end of his day, he loved sitting in his old metal rocking chair looking out the bay door of his shop visiting with anyone that wanted to stop by with his 80’s music in the background.

We were blessed to learn valuable lessons from Craig to name a few; Don’t go ahead and do something if you don’t know how to do it, Check your measurements twice, Don’t let your fuel go under a quarter of a tank, Have an air gauge with you so you don’t blow up your tire, Finally, always wear eye protection. That was his biggest one. While driving if he saw someone weed whacking without eye protection he’d stop and give them a pair of his safety glasses. He did that all the time. A favorite pastime he had as a kid was at his grandpa’s shop, sitting on top of the Coke machine with a glass bottle Coca-Cola and a handful of peanuts poured in it. Him and his grandpa would sit out there enjoying it together. We would still do it. Hop in an old truck and cruise with our glass bottle Coca-Cola and peanuts.

Craig is survived by his wife Julie Cobb, his children Sade Cobb and Trevor Cobb, and stepson Joseph Russell. His parents Ricky Cobb and Janice Bennett, Janice’s husband Danny Bennett, a half-brother Tyler Cobb, Aunt’s, Uncle’s, Cousins and Friends.

He is preceded by both sets of grandparents that made a big impact on his life.

To Kindred Hospice we want to express gratitude to the people in your organization for the compassionate remarkable wonderful care given to my husband and me. Craig loved y’all from the get-go. Your time, work and effort has been very much appreciated. Thank you. God Bless you.

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

Sheila Kay Black was born on April 17, 1960. She left this earth on July 20, 2021. She was 61 years old.

She was a blessing to all she encountered. She was an outstanding mother, mentor, and friend. Sheila was always a bright light to everyone she encountered. She selflessly took care of her children and was a very hard worker. She was determined to provide for her children and went back to school, earned an associate degree then pursued a career at Pantex where she worked for 26 years.

Sheila was the most loving, considerate, and caring person anyone would have the pleasure of knowing. She always had a certain energy that she carried with her everywhere she went. The same feeling you have with a warm blanket. Comfort, happiness, love… That was Sheila.
She was preceded in death by her father Donald Dwayne Salmon.

She was survived by her mother, Betty Salmon of Clarendon; her son Jeff Black and wife, Nina, and their children Riley, Rayne and Rycen all of Davison, Michigan; her daughter Stacy Black, and children Braydon, Cheyenne, Aliza, and Deyson all of Russellville, Kentucky; a sister Sandra Shields and husband, Keenan of Lelia Lake, and children, Wes Shields and wife Jasie and their family; Kelby Robinette and husband, Jarod and family, and Kaylee Shields.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 11:00 at the Church of Christ in Claude. Sheila’s favorite color was purple, so if you have anything purple, please wear it.

The family suggest memorials be to your favorite charity.