Obituaries

Ronald Charles Lamberth, 75, died Friday, June 12, 2009, at his home in Clarendon.

To honor his last request, there will be no public memorial service and his ashes will be scattered in Palo Duro Canyon by his family at a later date.

Cremation and arrangements are being handled by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Ron was the eldest son of G. A. (Jake) and Maude Louise Lamberth formerly of Clarendon. He graduated from Clarendon High School in 1951 and joined the United States Army stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, and served as a translator following the Korean Conflict.

He then lived in Lubbock, Texas and Tulsa, Oklahoma before his work took him to the Cuyama Valley of California. He returned to his home town of Clarendon upon his retirement. Mr. Lamberth was a member of Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jimmie Dan Lamberth.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lamberth, also of Clarendon; two daughters, Amanda Lamberth of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Nikki Susan Tibbits of Colorado Springs, Colorado; three sons, Ron Lamberth, Jr. and Mark Lamberth of California and Jim Lamberth of Arizona; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; his sisters, Linda Hicks and husband Bill of Amarillo and Beth Lamberth, also of Amarillo; and one brother, Jay Lamberth and wife Becky of Tijeras, New Mexico.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Community Fellowship Church, 4491 FM 2162, Clarendon, Texas 79226.

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Frank Phelan, Jr., 88, of Plainview passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2009, in Plainview. Funeral Services were Monday, June 15, 2009, at First Christian Church in Plainview with Dr. Max Browning officiating and Mr. Lanny Voss assisting. Graveside services were Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Fairview Cemetery in Memphis, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview.

Phelan was born on December 11, 1920, in Commerce to Frank, Sr. and Myrtis Nancy Phelan. He grew up and attended schools in Memphis. He attended Texas A&M for two years and was a member of the Cavalry Troop D. He then attended and graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with his degree in business. He also attended Harvard and was called to serve his country before he completed his thesis for his master’s degree. He served in the Army reserves all through college. He served in France during WWII. After the war he returned home to the family business which was a Coca-Cola Bottling Co. He owned and operated the Memphis Coca-Cola Bottling Co. in Clarendon for many years until 1977. He then managed the Coca-Cola Plant in Plainview for five years before retiring in 1983.

Frank was a long time Scouter, which means he served on the business side of the Boy Scouts of America for many, many years. He was very active in the United Way for many years, was past-president of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity in Austin, was past president of the Lions Club in Clarendon, and was a member of the Rotary Club in Plainview for 30 years.

He married Wanda Avant Johnson on January 23, 1948, in Childress, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; baby Phelan (died at birth); and one sister, Mildred Allmond and husband Carl.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda Phelan; two sons, Frank Phelan, III, and wife Patricia, Charles Phelan; and two granddaughters, Vanessa Phelan and Alanna Phelan.
The family suggest memorials to First Christian Church,1800 N IH 27, Plainview, Texas 79072, South Plains Council of Boy Scouts of America, 30 Briercroft Office Park, Lubbock, Texas 79412, or Golden Spread Council/Adobe Walls District, 401 Tascosa Rd., Amarillo, Texas 79124.

Tommy Earl Hodnett, 74, passed away at his residence in Leonard June 10, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer.

A Remembrance Gathering for Hodnett was held Saturday, June 13, at the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel in Leonard. Harold Elliott will officiate.

Hodnett was born March 15, 1958, in Brice to Earl Franklin and Ella Mae Adcox Hodnett. He married Marinelle Woodson on March 15, 1958, at Petersburg, Virginia. He was a ranch manager and a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mari Hodnett of Leonard; his son and daughter-in-law, Shawn E. and Darla Hodnett of Leonard; his sister and brother-in-law, Billie and Harold Darby of Fort Worth; his grandson, T.R. Hodnett of Leonard and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Ella Hodnett and a daughter, Tamara Baldwin.
Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To convey condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.TJMFuneral.com.

Bennie “Pete” Wortham, 79, died Saturday, June 6, 2009 in Amarillo.

Services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, in the Groom Church of Christ with Dale Meadows and Sam Line, officiating. Burial followed at the Alanreed Cemetery in Alanreed. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Pete was born June 13, 1929, in Lelia Lake to Lee Vernon and Willie Lee Morris Wortham. He married Bertha Fay Painter on July 26, 1952, in Hall County. He had been a farm and ranch hand and was head

of housekeeping department at Groom Memorial Hospital in Groom from 1968 to 1973. He was a member of the Groom Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Bertha Fay of Groom; two sons, Buster Lee Wortham and wife Karen of Clarendon and J.B. Wortham and wife Elana of Amarillo; his grandchildren, Jeanne Miller and husband Shanon of White Deer, Tyrell Lee Wortham and wife Ashlee and Timothy Blake Wortham all of Clarendon, Steven Bennie Wortham, Jordan Ria Wortham, Zachary Don Noriega, and Cheyann Ellen Wortham all of Amarillo; his great grandchildren, Haskell Lee Nation of Wellington, Jacob Lane Miller and Felicia Miller both of White Deer, Gaven Tate and Coulter Lee Wortham both of Clarendon; two brothers, Charles Ray Wortham of Cressey, California and Vernon Lee Wortham of Stockton, California.

The family requests memorials be to Groom Church of Christ or the Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center.

Sign our online guestbook at www.RobertsonFuneral.com.

Doyle Clendennen, 66, died June 4, 2009, in Pampa.

Services were held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Calvary Baptist Church, with Rev. Richard Bartel, pastor, and Keith Roberson, officiating. Graveside services were held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley, with Rev. Bruce Howard, pastor of First Baptist Church of Hedley, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Mr. Clendennen was born September 22, 1942, in Fort Worth. As a young boy, his family moved to Hedley where he was reared and went to school. He married Judy Saunders in 1961 in Hedley. He owned and operated Doyle’s Conoco Service Station in Hedley. He had been a resident of Pampa since 1980. Doyle worked for Northern Natural Gas/Enron for 28 years, retiring as a mechanic in 2007. He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church. Doyle was a member of the Hedley Lions Club, Khiva Shrine Temple and Pampa Optimist Club. In his spare time, he liked to play golf with the Hidden Hills Seniors every Wednesday. He also enjoyed the outdoors, spending time on the lake, camping, fishing and riding four-wheelers. Doyle liked woodworking where he crafted several various pieces of furniture. He was a great husband, father, son and “Pa Paw” who will be greatly missed by his family for his mischievous sense of humor and orneriness.

Survivors include his wife, Judy Clendennen of the home; one daughter, Misty Baten and husband Brent of Pampa; one son, Darrin Clendennen and wife Jody of Pampa; mother, Mildred Lee Clendennen of Pampa; three grandsons: Destry Baten, Clay Baten and Channar Clendennen, all of Pampa; three granddaughters: Jacey Baten, Kenzie Clendennen and Keziah Clendennen, all of Pampa; one sister: Betty Owens and husband Merle of Claude; and many nieces and nephews.

Doyle was preceded in death by his father: Woodrow Wilson Clendennen; and a daughter:  Diane Rene Clendennen.

The family requests that memorials be to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 900 E. 23rd, Pampa, Texas  79065,  BSA Hospice, 800 N. Sumner, Pampa, Texas  79065, or Rowe Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 185, Hedley, Texas  79237.

Sign the on-line register at www.carmichael-whatley.com.

Nora Arlene Jackson Milham, 91, died Friday, June 26, 2009, in Amarillo.

Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Lance Herrington, Minister at Paramount Baptist Church in Amarillo, officiating. Burial was held at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mrs. Milham was born June 8, 1918, in Leslie, Hall County, Texas to James Franklin and Lora Melvina Ashcraft Jackson. She married Oley J. Milham on September 3, 1960 at Wellington. She had worked at Marie Foundations in McLean for several years and was also involved in farming prior to her retirement. She was a long time resident of McLean and lived in Stillwater, Okla. for a year before moving to Amarillo five years ago. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in McLean.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband on June 7, 2001, one sister, Edith Jackson; and three brothers, William Jackson, Frank Jackson, and Kenneth Jackson.

Survivors include two sisters, Patsy Reid of Amarillo, Geraldine Bullington of Stillwater, Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews.

Sign our online guestbook at www.RobertsonFuneral.com.

Jackie Glen Clawson,  68, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009, in Amarillo.

Services were 2:00 p.m. Friday at the First Southern Baptist Church in Fritch with Pastor Calvin Winters officiating.  Graveside Service were Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.  Arrangements are under the direction of Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Fritch and Robertson Funeral Home of Clarendon.

Mrs. Clawson was born on April 25, 1941 in Hall County, Texas.  She married Gary Clawson on December 26, 1980 in Wheeler.

Her survivors include her husband – Gary Clawson of the Home, son – Mike  Justice of Stinnett, step-son – John Neeley of Wellington, two daughters – Teresa McCollum & husband Danny of Borger, Linda Watson  & husband Keith of Dumas, step-daughter – Candy Clawson of Bloomfield, NM, brother – Truman Richey and wife Nina of San Angelo, TX, two sisters- Marie McElroy & husband Nat and Bobby Floyd all of Clarendon, seven grandchildren – Michael William Justice, James Jones, Tracy Jones, J.J. Jones, Kara Freeman, Robert McCollum and Kelly Hermesmeyer; two step-grandchildren – Ryan Watson and Marci Blassi; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Harrington Cancer Center, 1500 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo 79106.

Dennis Stewart, age 62, died in Amarillo on May 11, 2009.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2009, in the Brentwood Chapel of Schooler Funeral Home. Rev. Terry Griffith from Highland Christian Church officiated. Burial was at the Claude Cemetery. Arrangements were by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia.

He was born in Amarillo on June 28, 1946 to Dr. J. Gordon and Gurrie Easterling Stewart. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed by Graymac, Inc. for over thirty years, and enjoyed going to work every day. He loved his family very much.

Dennis was a member of Washington Avenue Christian Church. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. When someone noticed he was missing, he could be found tinkering in the garage.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, and by his brother Larry.

He is survived by his wife, June of the home; two daughters, Julia Fannin and husband Dan of Austin, and Amy Flores and husband Carlos of Amarillo; his brother-in-law Lee Stinsman and wife Melody of Amarillo; four grandchildren, Avery and Addison Flores, and Braden and Kyra Fannin; his nieces and nephews, Jennifer Stewart and Kristina Miller, both of Denver, David and Craig Miller of Austin, Ty Shelton of Amarillo, Ben Stinsman of Houston and James Stinsman of Amarillo. He will greatly missed by his dog, Rocky.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to WACC Building Fund, 3800 S. Washington, Amarillo, TX 79110 or Highland Christian Church, 3617 SE 29th, Amarillo, TX 79103.

Please sign our guestbook at www.schoolerfuneralhome.com.

Boyd Leo Baxter,  73, died Wednesday, May 6, 2009, in Amarillo.

Services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2009, in the First Assembly of God in Clarendon with Rev. Matthew Stidham, Pastor, officiating. Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Boyd Baxter was born in Lefors, on October 13, 1935, to Henry and Sarah Ona Baxter. He graduated from Hooker High School in Oklahoma in 1954. He married Mildred Johnson on November 26, 1954, in Guymon, Okla. Together they owned and operated a moving business in Guymon for 18 years before moving to Oklahoma City in 1980 to be an over the road truck driver. They retired and moved to Lelia Lake in 1994 where they have made their home ever since. Boyd was a very active member of the First Assembly of God in Clarendon where he served in many capacities. He played an active role in building the new sanctuary and the new fellowship hall at the church and remodeling the parsonage.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, and three brothers.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred, of the home; a daughter Brenda Hornberger and husband Bob of Howardwick; two sons, Monte Baxter of Oklahoma City and Brad Baxter of Amarillo; two brothers, Floyd Baxter of Pampa and George Baxter of Borger; six grandkids, Jeff January, Alicia Hoffman, Brittany Harris, Mandi Baxter, JD Baxter, and Marc Baxter; four great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
The family requests that memorials be to First Assembly of God, PO Drawer F, Clarendon, Texas 79226.

Thomas William “Tom” Stephens,  75, died Thursday, April 30, 2009, in Clarendon.

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2009, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Lance Wood, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at 3:00 p.m. Thursday in Plainview Memorial Park Cemetery, 100 South Joliet, in Plainview with Rev. Joe Weldon, officiating. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Tom was born June 22, 1933, in Shamrock to Aubrey and Lois Stephens. He grew up in Amarillo and was a 1952 graduate of Amarillo High School. He later on received his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. He married Helen Grace Christian in 1953 and she preceded him in death in 1989. He was a US Army veteran. He moved his family to Plainview where he served as Lieutenant on the Plainview Police Department, Municipal Judge and retired as a juvenile probation officer in Plainview. He loved spending time volunteering with the Plainview and Clarendon Bands. In 1993, Tom met Jeanette Meller Reynolds. They were married in 1995 and resided in Clarendon until his death. Tom’s personal relationship and faith with his Savior was evident to all who knew him. He was a deacon and member of the First Baptist Church in Clarendon.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and his first wife of 36 years, Helen Stephens.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Stephens of Clarendon; two sons, Michael Stephens and wife Jacque of Quinlan and Tommy Stephens and wife Sherry of Corpus Christi; two daughters, Debora McKenzie and husband Harry of Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada, and Sheila Worsham and husband Donnie of Commerce City, Colorado; two step-daughters, Denise Climer of Tulsa, Okla., and Cheryl Roy and husband Peter of Amarillo; a step-son, Brad Reynolds of Amarillo; His Grandchildren, Joshua Pool of Charlotte, NC, Michaela Petitt and husband Mark of Crandall, Isa Lane and husband Joe of Athens, Pennsylvania, Jennifer Pool of Charlotte, NC, Ryan Worsham of Commerce City, Colo., Daryl Stephens, Gracie Stephens, and Clint Stephens all of Corpus Christi; His step-grandchildren, Emilie Climer, Marc Roy, Braden Climer, Jamie Roy, and Zachary Roy all of Amarillo, Aaron McKenzie, Travis McKenzie, Jordan McKenzie and Tayah Woods, all of Canada; his great grandchildren, Sean Lane, Cody Petitt and Logan Petitt; a brother, Ed Stephens and wife Wanda of Amarillo; two sisters, Mary Ann Price and husband Randy of Kennewick, WA, and Patricia Mason and husband Scott of Bartlesville, OK; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will be at 925 West 6th.
The family requests memorials be to the First Baptist Church in Clarendon.