Obituaries

James Thomas “J.T.” Clayton, 97, died Tuesday, August 18, 2009, in Amarillo.

Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009, in the First United Methodist Church in Memphis. Burial was held at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mr. Clayton was born October 24, 1911, in Weatherford, Texas, to Samuel and Mary Spann Clayton. He married Mildred Brame on January 7, 1937, in Amarillo. He had been a resident of Memphis most of his life. He was a foreman for 67 years at the Memphis Compress. While in high school, he was a state tennis champion and played 276 matches in one day. He was avid golfer and volunteered with the Memphis Little League and Boy Scouts. He achieved the Outstanding Older Worker of Texas Award in 2002. He was also a very active member in the Memphis Fire Department where he was a member for 50 years and served as Chief for 14 years.
He was also active in the Memphis Rotary Club and served in every office and held a regional office as well. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Memphis where he also served as a Sunday school teacher for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and five sisters.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred Clayton of Memphis; a son, Dwight Clayton and wife Linda of Memphis; two daughters, Elaine Potter and husband Doug of Houston and Diane Conatser and husband Johnny of Memphis; seven grandchildren, Vickie Weber and husband Bill, Russell Potter and wife Erin, Brian Clayton and wife Melissa, Brett Clayton and wife Felisha, Jason, Bradley, and Skyler Conatser; five great grandchildren, Travis, Courtney, and Amanda Weber, Jaycee Conatser, and Kayla Clayton.

The family requests memorials be to the Experience Works, Inc., 800 Washington Ave. Suite 100, Waco, Texas 76701; Memphis Volunteer Fire Department; or the Northwest Texas Heart Hospital.

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Edith Dorine Conatser, 86, died Thursday, August 13, 2009, in Amarillo.

Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2009, in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley with Don Stone, Church of Christ Minister, officiating. Burial was held at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mrs. Conatser was born December 26, 1922, in San Saba, Texas, to Andrew and Ella Hopkins Word. She married John Anderson “Johnny” Conatser on January 7, 1948, in Pampa. She had been a resident of Hedley since 1960. She was an avid fan and supporter of the Hedley Senior Citizens. She loved her grandchildren and her great grandchild with all of her heart. She loved visiting with friends and family. She cared for her flowers and loved caring for her chickens. She was also very talented and made coat hangers for many people. She loved to travel and loved the mountains. She was a member of the Hedley Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husband, on September 7, 2002; her parents; two brothers; and a sister.

Survivors include her son, John L. Conatser and wife Diane of Memphis; three grandchildren, Jason Conatser of Hedley, Bradley Conatser of Phoenix, AZ, and Skyler Conatser of Memphis; and a great grandchild, Jaycee Conatser of Geronimo, Oklahoma.

The family requests memorials be to BSA Hospice of Amarillo, Rowe Cemetery Association, or the Hedley Senior Citizens.

Oscar Lee Ferguson, 75, died Tuesday, August 4, 2009 in Clarendon.

Services were held at 9 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2009, in Robertson Funeral Directors Chapel of Memories in Clarendon with Mr. Ferguson‘s Brothers, officiating. Burial was held at Fairview Cemetery in Memphis. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Oscar Lee Ferguson was born March 23, 1934 to Lillian and Mack Ferguson in Greenville, New Mexico. Oscar graduated from high school in Memphis, Texas in 1952. Following graduation, he moved to Weatherford, Texas where he attended college. Oscar served his country in the US Navy on the USS N.K. Perry after his tour of duty he moved to Amarillo and worked fro the Maywood Company until his retirement. Oscar was a
member of the VFW and the Assembly of God Church.

Oscar’s love, sharp wit and insightful stories will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include a son, Lee Ferguson of Portales, New Mexico; a daughter, Debbie Lewis of Amarillo; five brothers, Gary Ferguson of Memphis, Roger Ferguson of Pueblo, Colorado, John Ferguson of Mansfield, Doug Peters of Amarillo, and Danny Peters of Gardendale; four grandchildren and great grandchildren and loving numerous nieces, nephews, and other family.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Prime Tim Christian Broadcasting, PO Box 6100, Midland, Texas 79711-1000.
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Lottie Maye “Dot” Pointer, 89, died Tuesday, August 7, 2009, in Clarendon.

Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2009, in the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Terry Lowe, Pastor, officiating. Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mrs. Pointer was born Feb. 9, 1920, to Mary and Clem Holland in Donley County. She married James Sidney “Sid” Pointer on February 6, 1947 in Gulfport, Mississippi. For many years, Dot and Sid ran the grocery store in Lelia Lake until Sid’s death in 1968. She later was a dorm parent for many years at Clarendon College. Dot was a kind and loving lady in all that she did. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, and in her later years, sending and receiving emails.

She was preceded in death by her husband.

Survivors include her son, Steve Pointer and daughter-in-law Julie Pointer; one granddaughter, Keeli Garza and her husband Joe; two grandsons, Clay and Koby Pointer and numerous loving cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family requests memorials be to First United Methodist Church in Clarendon.

James Dale Glass, 74, of McLean died Thursday, July 30, 2009, in Amarillo.

Services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, August 3, 2009, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Dave Stout, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Howardwick, officiating. Burial was held at 1 p.m. in Hillcrest Cemetery in McLean. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of McLean.

Dale, known as Laddie, Daddy or Popo, was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed. Dale Glass was born at home on Nov. 8, 1934, in McLean and always made McLean his home. After graduating from McLean High School in 1953 and attending classes at West Texas State College (now West Texas A&M), Dale returned to McLean to work with his father to run the family business, the J.R. Glass wholesale gas, diesel and oil business, later taking over operation of the Phillips 66 station on Old Route 66 in McLean. Last summer he was inducted into the Route 66 Hall of Fame. In August 1957 a young Texas Tech graduate from Friona came to McLean to teach home economics. She was Mary Lou Miller and became Dale’s bride on Aug. 17, 1958. The couple celebrated their 50th anniversary last summer. As a member of the U.S. Army Reserves, Dale was ordered into service during the Cuban Missile crisis, at which time the family briefly lived in Fort Polk, La. In the mid-1980s, following the I-40 bypass of McLean, formerly vibrant businesses in town were forced to close, including Dale’s Phillips 66. This led to several temporary positions. Ultimately Dale became a prison guard, a career he pursued for 15 years, primarily at the Jordan Unit in Pampa. Being the people person he was, his hobbies included playing bridge, dominoes, and Yahtzee with anyone who would play. He enjoyed being an active church member at First Baptist Church of Howardwick. He always enjoyed the McLean School Reunion and catching up with old friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J.R. and Viola Glass; his brother, Jack Glass; and his brother-in-law Ronay Howard.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou of McLean; Five daughters, Maridale Morgan and husband Steve of Plano, Sherry Kramer and husband Marvin of Skellytown, Jamie Glass of Fort Worth, Terri Luna of Clarendon, and Angela Burrus and husband Roddy of Dumas; his son, John David Glass of Dallas; three sisters, Shirley Hohstadt of Denver, Sue Barnhill of Nashville, Tenn., Judy Howard of Ruidoso, N.M.; two brothers, John R. Glass of Phoenix and Bob Glass of McLean; 10 grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

The family requests memorials be to Loaves and Fishes food ministry in McLean, the Devil’s Rope Museum in McLean or the Alanreed-McLean Historical Museum.
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James W. Henry, 81, died Thursday, July 24, 2009, in Clarendon.

Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2009, in The Chapel in Fairview Cemetery in Memphis with Rev. Robert G. Blum, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Memphis, officiating.
Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Memphis. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

James was born January 23, 1928, in McLean to William H. and Mattie Headrick Henry. He had been a long time resident of Memphis and Hall County before moving to Clarendon 10 years ago. He was loved by many who knew him. He was a Baptist.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his friends who he considered his family at the Community Care Center of Clarendon.

The family requests memorials be to Community Care Center of Clarendon, PO Box 1007, Clarendon, Texas 79226 or Fairview Cemetery Association, PO Box 265,
Memphis, Texas 79245.

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Oscar Albert “Al” Butts, Jr., 87, died Saturday, July 25, 2009, in Amarillo.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2009, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Rev. Dave Stout, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Howardwick, officiating. Burial with US Army Honors will be in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Al was born August 7, 1921, in Erick, Okla. and was a graduate of Shamrock High School. He was one of nine children. He was a disabled veteran of World War II. Mr. Butts served with the 866th Air Engineering Squadron, 440th Air Service Group, and the 8th Air Force in European Theater from March 1945 to February 1946. He was in charge of central radio and radar shop. He handled all installation and maintenance of very high frequency equipment in fighter air craft. During this time he earned 5 bronze stars for campaigns in European-African-Middle Eastern Theater, Rhineland, “Ardennes”, Central Europe and Germany. Other military awards include American Theater Campaign Ribbon, EAME Campaign Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Ribbon, Service Stripe and 3 overseas service bars. Mr. Butts worked 31 years for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company before retiring. Al and his wife, Penny, enjoyed the time they spent fishing with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Penny on March 26, 2009.

Survivors include a son, Dave Butts of Howardwick; a daughter, Trisha Beach and husband Ronnie of Olathe, Kansas; a brother, Jim Butts and wife Carrie Jo of Burnet; a sister, Ruby Jean Peterson of Modesto, Cali.; three grandchildren, Jessie Beach of Los Angeles, Cali., Sarah Kershner and husband Ben of New Britain, Conn., and Alissa Atkinson and husband Grant of Amarillo; three great grandchildren, Audrey, Ethan, and Emma.

The family requests memorials be to the Howardwick Volunteer Fire Department, 247 Rick Husband Blvd., Howardwick, Texas 79226

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Veta Mae Tims, 96, died July 14, 2009.

Services were held at 2 p.m. on July 15, 2009, in the Robertson Funeral Directors Chapel of Memories in Clarendon, with Rev. Bryan Knowles and Chaplain Jeff Messer officiating.

Veta was born March 19, 1913, to William and Hattie Morgan in Seymour. She married Willie Grey Tims on October 11, 1930. She was a member of the Martin Baptist Church in Clarendon.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Willie Grey Tims; 11 brothers and sisters; and three son-in-laws.

She was survived by three daughters, Edna Osburn Durbin of Amarillo, Nelda Nance of Krum, Texas, and Doris Berry of Amarillo; eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

The family requests memorials be to Bivins Memorial Nursing Home or Hospice Care of the Southwest.
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Wayne Ivey, 76, died July 12, 2009, in Pampa.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel, with Rev. Charles Lowry, pastor of CrossPointe Church, officiating. Burial was held at Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.

Mr. Ivey was born October 30, 1932, in Hedley. He married Maggie Talley on November 10, 1948, in Pampa. He had been a resident of Pampa since 1953. Wayne worked for the Texas Railroad Commission for 20 years before his retirement. He was the former owner and operator of Ivey’s Cushman Motor Scooters and worked for Cabot Machinery for 10 years. He was a member of CrossPointe Church.

Survivors include his wife, Maggie Ivey of the home; four sons, Tom Ivey and wife Carla, and Gary Ivey and wife Stephanie, all of Amarillo, David Ivey and wife Peggy and James Ivey and wife Kim, all of Pampa; a sister: Janie Gibson and husband Lloyd of Clarendon; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.

The family requests that memorials be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Virginia 22312, or CrossPointe Church, 711 E. Harvester, Pampa, Texas 79065.

Anna Sue Weatherly, 82, died Saturday, July 11, 2009, in Amarillo.

Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2009, in First Baptist Church in Hedley with Bright Newhouse, Minister of the Hedley Church of Christ, officiating. Burial followed at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Anna Sue McKee was born November 22, 1926, in Ashtola, to Roy McKee and Ruby Behrens McKee. She graduated from Lelia Lake High School in 1944, and attended Wayland Baptist College before marrying
Monte O’Neill Weatherly February 17, 1946, in Hedley. She worked 45 years at the Community Bank in Hedley and 30 years as manager of the Hedley Housing Authority. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hedley.

She was preceded in death by her husband, O’Neill on January 31, 2009; her parents; her sisters, Leota Linder and Betty Jo Hedgecoke; a brother, Bill McKee and a great-grandson, Xander Weatherly.

Survivors include her son, Gary “Butch” Weatherly and wife Nancy of Memphis; two grandsons, Scot Weatherly and wife Alicia of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Curtis Weatherly of Bessie, Oklahoma; two great-grandchildren, Tanner Michael Weatherly and Truette Rose Weatherly of Colorado Springs; a brother, LeRoy McKee and wife Joanne of Bellevue, Washington; two sisters, Mattie Lou Nivens of Quinlan, Texas and Mary Helen Upton and husband J.C. of Memphis; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family requests memorials be to Rowe Cemetery Association or BSA Hospice of Amarillo.

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