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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.

Milton Matthew Mann, 80, of Clarendon died Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at his home in Clarendon.

Graveside services were held July 24, 2021, at Citizens Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Milton was born October 25, 1940, in Clarendon to Chester” Doc” and Mary Slater Mann. He married Donna Maupin in Lubbock on November 18, 1961.

Milton was an Ag teacher for 40 plus years in Boys Ranch, Clarendon and Higgins. He led many of his students to leadership contest often to the state level. After his retirement, Milton continued to help with the Donley County Livestock show in Clarendon each year as the swine superintendent and numerous other duties. He also enjoyed his grandchildren, great grandchildren, his farm and cattle raising.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Chester Mann and sister Mary Williams.

He is survived by his wife, Donna; son, Matt Mann and wife Judy of Canadian; daughters, Starla Mann of Arlington and Susan Anders and husband Jay of Pampa; five grandchildren, Dustin Willyard and wife Brittany, Cierra Burks and husband Wade, Charles Michael III and wife Sunny, Sarah Mitchell and husband Seth and Wilson Anders; seven great grandchildren, Emma, Conner, Colton, Cannon, Landon, Levi, McKinzie and Grayson; sister, Wilma Lindley and husband Harold and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family request memorials be sent to Donley County Activity Center or Donley County Jr. Livestock Association PO Box 661 Clarendon, Tx 79226.

Mike Lee Smith, 89, of Clarendon passed July 21, 2021.

He was born in Donley County to Paul and Francis Smith on October 28, 1931. He grew up on the family farm East of Clarendon with three brothers and two sisters.

After graduating Clarendon High School, he joined the Navy and served during the Korean War. After his service, he returned home and entered Clarendon College, then transferred on to West Texas State University. During that time, he met the love of his life, Margaret Gayle Cushing and they were wed August 22, 1959. Two years later, after a brief time in Borger, they returned to the area they loved and moved onto the Cushing Ranch in Briscoe and Hall counties where he worked, owned and lived until the day he died. During these years, he served many of them on the Clarendon Outdoor Entertainment Association board and was a member of the Silverton United Methodist Church.

He was pre-deceased by his parents; his wife, Margaret; brothers, Harold, Joe, and Jimmie Smith; nephews, Joe & Kim Smith, Mike Nelson, and Jeff Tyra; and numerous close friends.

He is survived by sons, Bill Smith and wife DeLane of Silverton, and Lee Smith of Clarendon; granddaughters, Ashley, Shayna, and Samantha Smith; sisters, Barbara Nelson of Wichita, KS, and Janie Tyra and husband Ronnie of Amarillo, TX; and numerous other nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, as well as many many good friends.
Services were held on Monday, July 26th at United Methodist Church in Silverton. The family asks for donations to your local or closest Volunteer Fire Department or volunteer EMS in lieu of flowers.

Glenn “Papa” Judd passed away on July 24, 2021, at the age of 76, in Georgetown, Texas.

Glenn wore many hats as a husband, father, grandfather, and veteran to name a few. He is survived by his wife, Claudette “Meme” Judd, and three children, Brandon Judd, Sherri Young, and Christal Judd, and their spouses, along with his 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Glenn was known for his famous one-liners that include, but are not limited to, “Gah!” “36?!” ”Turkey??” and “What was it I liked, Claude??.” He graduated from Clarendon High School in ’63 where he played football, basketball, and ran track. He went on to graduate from Texas State in ’79 with a degree in Commercial Arts.

Glenn was a die-hard Dallas Cowboy, Texas Longhorn, East View Patriot, and Clarendon Bronco fan. Though there were many tense nights due to his unrequited love for the Cowboys (yes – even during their losing streaks), he filled his home with laughter, family, and chaos ‘round-the-clock.

Glenn was a highly decorated hero with honors including Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with V, and two Purple Hearts among many others. He served in Public Affairs and helped facilitate the visit from Ronald Reagan when he gave his famous “tear down that wall” speech, as well as the spy exchange of Anatoly Shcharansky. While serving in Berlin, he was a press escort for Ralph Lauren, Bill Wallace, and Harrison Ford. He also served two tours in Vietnam. After 23 years of service in the Army, he retired as a Sergeant Major.

His final retirement in the civilian world was at Home Depot. Despite not receiving commissions, his competitive nature led him to be rewarded as the 2nd best appliance salesman in the nation while he was assigned to the Euless, Texas, store.

Glenn was loved and admired by anyone he met and will be missed greatly. “To know him was to love him.”

Family and Friends are invited to attend the graveside service that will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon at 2:00 p.m.

J.R. Kennedy, 93, of Hedley died Sunday, July 25, 2021 at his residence.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley with Rev. Bruce Howard and Johnny Hoggatt, officiating. Burial will follow in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley.

Viewing will be Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

J.R. was born January 2, 1928, in Hall County to Elmo Pete and Willie Polask Kennedy. He married Gloria Lavon “Bonnie” Wilson on December 12, 1953, in Pampa. He had been a resident of Hedley since 1956 where he farmed and ranched. He had served on the Quail school board for several years, FSA Committee for a couple of years, and helped with the Hedley Volunteer Fire Department. J.R. was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hedley where he helped in the church where he was needed.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; 1 brother; and 4 sisters.
Survivors include his sons, Jimmy Kennedy and Bill Kennedy both of Hedley.

The family request memorials be sent to the Rowe Cemetery Association or Kindred Hospice.
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