Roger Estlack

Deborah Laverne Hanes, 64, of Hedley took her final breath on Friday, November 15, 2024, in Hedley, surrounded by her loved ones.

Services will be held at Hedley Baptist Church, Thursday November 21st at 1:00 p.m. with Braden Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley.

Viewing will be held at Robertson Funeral Home in Clarendon, Wednesday, November 20th with family receiving friends from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Debbie was born May 25, 1960, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Thomas and Jeneda Gay. She had been a resident of Hedley most of her adult life. She was well known throughout the community as a hard worker and for the love she had for her family. She made many friends during the many years she worked at JD’s and Lowes until she retired on June 28, 2024. She enjoyed attending her grandkids’ many events, camping (where she could be seen sipping a beer through a straw), playing cards, board games and darts. She was gifted in her ability to turn a scrap piece of wood into a work of art. Most of all, she loved being with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Jeneda Gay, son Carl Gay, and brother’s in law, David Evans and Mark Kirk.

Survivors include her sons Michael Gay and wife Cori of Clarendon, Aaron Hanes and wife Alicia of Hedley; her favorite daughter Harley Echols and a daughter-in-law Mandi Gay; Sisters, Diann Evans and Becky Kirk, both of Hedley, Patricia Dipprey and husband Mickey of Quitaque; Grandkids, Madisen Gay, Alex Gay, Avery Sawyer, Shailyn Hanes, Emmarie Holland, Kendon Hanes, Kynleigh Roys, Maddex Gay, and Choice Shadle. Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Nicholas Alan Burrow, age 43, of Midland passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in Dallas.

Graveside services were held at Citizens Cemetery on November 20, at 1:00 p.m. under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon. Services will be officiated by his uncle, Calvin Burrow of Clarendon.

Nick was born June 2, 1981, in Elk City, Oklahoma, to Lloyd and Karla Burrow. He was raised in Midland where he has many loyal friends. He worked as a mechanic and loved fast cars. He met his wife Kristen in Lubbock while attending Texas Tech. She has tolerated his love of cars for 19 years. They share a beautiful daughter Harper. She shares his love of fast things on wheels. He loved her more with every beat of his heart.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Ben and Nell Burrow and Jim and Nelda Nance.

He is survived by his wife Kristen, daughter Harper, and parents Lloyd and Karla of Midland and his brother Randy of Denton.

A GoFundMe has been set up to benefit Harper in lieu of flowers.

James “Mac” Miller, 81, of Howardwick died Monday, November 11, 2024, in Howardwick.

Memorial services are pending at this time. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mac was born October 25, 1943, in Tucumcari, New Mexico to Rex Elliot and Irene Elizabeth Miller. He married Trudie Mae Lambert on January 5, 1963, in Tucumcari, New Mexico. He had been a longtime resident of Amarillo before moving to Howardwick 18 years ago. He had worked as an insurance adjuster prior to his retirement. Mac loved all types of motorcycles. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of Howardwick where he led the praise team for many years and went with the Church to jails and assisted livings for services.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and three sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Trudie Miller of Howardwick; his daughters, Cindy Edwards and husband Vaughan of Amarillo and Julie Bejarano and Jamie Garcia of Fort Smith, Arkansas; a sister, Alice Cross of San Antonio; his grandchildren, Marissa Bejarano and Katryna Bejarano; and his great grandchildren, Ava Bejarano and Amara Bejarano.

The family request memorials be sent to Gentiva Hospice.

Kathleen McPherson Blackwell, 80, formerly of Rogersville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. A private graveside service for the family will be held at Rowe Cemetery, in Hedley, Texas.

Kathleen was born in Clarendon and had been a resident of Rogersville, Missouri since 2000. In 2022, she relocated to Wylie, Texas, to be closer to her children. In 1993, she married Tom Blackwell.

She worked with Shelter Insurance for 20 years and later pursued a successful career as a Mary Kay consultant and director until her retirement in July 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom, in 2019.

She is survived by her three children: Sherri Rogers of Wylie, Texas, Shannon Burns of Austin, Texas, and Shawn Burns of Dallas, Texas; her two sisters: Becky McPherson and Carolyn McPherson Baker, both of Amarillo, Texas; three grandchildren: Sasha Rogers, Chainey Davis, and Ellis Burns; and one great-grandchild, Ezra Rivera.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Rowe Cemetery or by supporting your local Mary Kay consultant.

There will be no public viewing.