Obituaries

Tom Posey, 92, died Monday, September 12, 2011, in Memphis.

Services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 15, 2011, in the First Christian Church in Memphis with Trudy Casto and Justin Smith officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Memphis. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Memphis.

Tom was born August 16, 1919, in Kansas City, Mo., to Oliver Knox and Bessie Irene Thomas Posey. He married Juanita Faye Coleman on May 16, 1941, in Anadarko, Okla. Tom had been a resident of Memphis most of his adult life.

Tom had been a Minister of the Christian Church faith for many years.  He started his ministry in Wellington from March 1942 until September 1943, then in Memphis from September of 1943 until May 1947, then in Lamar, Colo., from May 1947 until February 1948, then in Mauldin, Mo., from February 1948 until October 1952, then back in Memphis from October 1952 until March 1956. He then went to Amarillo where he was the first Minister for the Paramount Terrace Christian Church from March 1956 until June 1963, and then went back to Memphis permanently at the First Christian Church from June 1963 until March 1991.

Tom served the Memphis community for many years and was known as everyone’s pastor. He was the Chaplain for the Memphis Volunteer Fire Department for as long as 48 years. Tom also drove the school bus for many years for Memphis ISD.

He was involved in the Memphis Ministerial Alliance where he served as their Treasurer for many years. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife in 2000; his brother, Bill Posey; and his sister, Pearl Grimes.

He is survived by his son, Brad Posey and wife Sandy of Elk City, Oklahoma; three daughters, Sue Robinson and husband Dale of Clarendon, Jo Ella Pate and husband Tony of Memphis, and Kaye Hansard and husband Mike of Hereford; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

The family request memorials be sent to a favorite charity.

Sue Ellen Howard, 61, died Wednesday, September 14, 2011, in Dallas.

Services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 19, 2011, at the Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon with Rev. Bill Hodges, Rev. Larry Capranica, and Rev. Anthony Knowles officiating. Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Sue Ellen Howard was born August 23, 1950, in Albuquerque to Walter Albert and Letha Evelyn Culepepper Derr. She married George W. Howard, III, on November 29, 1968, in Vista, Calif. Moving to Clarendon in 1975,

Sue along with her family owned and operated the Bronco Drive-in for eight years and she also served as City Secretary for 13 years.  She enjoyed the opportunity to travel, read, and garden but most of all, Grandma Sue loved her grandbabies.

She volunteered her time for the Donley County Senior Citizens and was a member of the 1st Church of the Nazarene in Clarendon.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, George Howard; five sons, Derek Howard and wife Robyn of Ardmore, Okla., Buddy Howard and wife Anna of Clarendon, Donny Howard and wife Markeeta of Clarendon, and Mark Howard and wife Megan of Hedley, and Jared Moore of Clarendon; her sister, Kay Williams and husband Fred of Reno, Nev.; two brothers, Ray Derr and wife Sara of New Bern, N.C., and Kenneth Derr of Oceanside, Calif.; and 13 grandchildren, Michael, Shelbi, Mason, Sierra, Jacob, Kylee Jo, Harrison, Kynna, Maloree, Ronan, Hudson, Hayden, and Jayton, and one on the way. 

Memorials may be made to Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 364, and Citizens Cemetery Association, PO Box 983, both in Clarendon, Texas 79226.

Clara Louise Harris, 67, died Tuesday, September 6, 2011, in Fort Worth.

Services were held Saturday, September 10 in the Robertson Funeral Directors Saints Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Gary Goode, officiating. Interment was held at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley. Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mrs. Harris was born September 21, 1943, in Plainview to John William and Ora Ella Ivey Freeman. She grew up in Kress and was a graduate of Kress High School. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a homemaker, a lover of Christ and a member of the Richland Hills Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Billy Dean Harris; a son, Michael Harris; a sister, Doris Goode; and two brothers, Grady and Don Freeman.
Survivors include her daughter, Denver René Davis of Canyon Lake; a son Randal Ferguson of Euless; a stepdaughter, Karen Batsel of Dallas; a stepson, Kent Harris of Tennessee; her brothers, Bill Freeman of Earth and Vernal Freeman of Fairfax, VA; and loved by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family requests that memorials be sent to the American Cancer Society.

Bob Aduddell, 82, of Amarillo, died September 4, 2011.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2011, at First Baptist Church in Claude with Charlie Cox officiating. Burial was held at the Claude Cemetery in Claude by Cox Funeral Home.

Bob was born and raised in Clarendon. He married Ina Kitzler on May 3, 1954, in Clovis, New Mexico. Bob served his country as a Sergeant First Class and fought in the Korean War from 1950 to 1952. Bob was looking forward to going to Washington D.C. this week on the Honor Flight for Veterans. He was a Christian who gave his heart to Christ in 1959. Bob worked as a carpenter and was self-employed. He really enjoyed get-togethers with his family, meeting friends for lunch, and loved bowling, NASCAR and baseball. Bob was a big collector of sports memorabilia. He also loved gardening. Bob was always known for his morals, honesty and values. He instilled a strong work ethic in his children and was working up till his death. He was a great man and will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bill Aduddell and Danny Aduddell; sister, Jerre Bretthauer; and his great-grandson, Kash Mebane.

Bob is survived by his wife Ina Aduddell of the home; his three sons, Gene Aduddell and wife Gena of Garland, Will Aduddell and wife Terri of Amarillo, and Kirk Aduddell and wife Heidi of Amarillo; his two daughters, Judy Travis and husband Al of Fletcher, Okla., and Jane Mason and husband Lane of Wildorado; his sisters, Joyce Cagle of Strasburg, Colo., Neta Short of Colorado Springs, Colo., June Tucker of Walsenburg, Colo., Cinda Shuping of Hamlin, Glenda Chenault of Canyon, and Marie Shipley of Aurora, Colo.; his brothers, Rex Aduddell of Claude, Dee Aduddell of Claude and Tex Aduddell of Limon, Colo.; 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

The family suggests that memorials be sent in lieu of flowers to Meals on Wheels, 219 W. 7th St., Amarillo, TX 79101 or to the Honor Flight Network, for the Veteran’s Honor Flight to Washington D.C., one can donate by going to www.honorflight.org.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.coxfuneralhomeamarillo.com.

Thomas Glen Fulgham, Sr., 79, died Wednesday, August 31, 2011, in Goodnight.
Services were held Saturday, September 3, in the Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. Chris Downer, officiating. Interment was held at Claude Cemetery in Claude. Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mr. Fulgham was born March 24, 1932, in Ponder to James Willis & Eula Gamble Fulgham. He married Jayness Byford on May 17, 1958, in Muleshoe. He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He had been a resident of Goodnight since 1970. Mr. Fulgham was proud of his service to his country. He also served as Armstrong County Commissioner several years ago. He was a mail carrier for the US Postal Service prior to his retirement and was a Baptist. He also loved and cherished his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Billy James Fulgham in 1980; a brother, J.W. Fulgham; and two great-grandchildren, David and Matthew Peacock.

Survivors include his wife, Jayness of Goodnight; two sons, Glen Fulgham of Waynoka, OK and Bob Fulgham of Amarillo; a daughter, Tammy Price and husband Rick of Lubbock; a sister, Rowena Nunn of Amarillo; eight grandchildren, Jake, J.D., Marie, Candice, and Josh Fulgham, Wade and Luke Price, and Cassie Clayton and husband Jayce; and eight great-grandchildren.

The family requests that memorials be sent to Odyssey Hospice in Amarillo.

Audra Mae Stewart, 97, died Friday, August 19, 2011, in Memphis, Texas.

Services were held Monday, August 22, in the Robertson Funeral Directors Saints Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. C.W. Parker, Odyssey Hospice Chaplain, officiating. A private family burial was held in Lakeview Cemetery in Lakeview. Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mrs. Stewart was born January 12, 1914, in Sweetwater to Jessie Lee and Ove Ferguson Daniel. She married Robert A. “Ray” Stewart on April 3, 1936, in Memphis. She had been a resident of Clarendon since 1934 and was a beautician prior to her retirement. She was a Baptist.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1992; a great nephew, Richard Lee Cherry; and several brothers.

Survivors include her niece, Frances Cherry and husband Aubrey of El Paso; her caregiver, Dianne Cherry of Odessa; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.

The family suggest memorials be to Odyssey Hospice or Memphis Convalescent Center.

Alvie Thomas Clay, 84, died Friday, August 19, 2011, in Hedley.

Services were held Monday, August 22, in the Calvary Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Rob Seale, Pastor, officiating. Interment with Military Honors was held in Quail Cemetery in Quail. Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mr. Clay was born June 28, 1927, in Hedley to William and Mary E. Burdine Clay. He married Wanda Vinyard on December 27, 1986, in Quail. He had been a lifetime resident of Hedley. He was a US Army and US Army Air Force veteran serving during the end of World War II and the Korean War. He was a 65 year member of American Legion Adamson-Lane Post 287 in Hedley and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Clarendon.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Peggy Dawson, Mildred Langley, and Avyrilla White.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda of Hedley; two sons, Preston Lynn Blair of Cleburne and Darrell Glenn Blair of Arlington; a daughter, Debra Gumfory of Abilene; two brothers in law, Lynn Dawson of San Antonio and Delbert White of Quail; a sister, Addierene Mickels and husband Joe of Santa Maria, CA; twelve grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and numerous nieces & nephews.

The family requests that memorials be sent to the American Legion Adamson-Lane Post 287 in Hedley or Odyssey Hospice.