Obituaries

Helen Boswell Phelps, age 90, died Friday, December 7, 2007, at Clarendon.

Graveside services were at 9:30 am on Monday, December 10, 2007, in the Fairview Cemetery Chapel in Memphis with Rev. Lance Wood, Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Clarendon, and Rev. Darrell Burton, officiating. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery in Memphis with arrangements by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mrs. Phelps was born August 20, 1917, in Memphis to Fred Houston and Alla Elizabeth King Boswell. She married William Harold Phelps on November 28, 1965, in Memphis. She was a social worker for the Texas Department of Human Resources prior to her retirement. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Clarendon.

She was preceded in death by her husband, on February 7, 2000; her parents; a niece, Elizabeth Holyfield; one sister, Geraldine Bralley; and two brothers, Ben and Harry Boswell.

She is survived by a nephew, Joe Bob Bralley and wife Rue of Amarillo; a sister, Dorothy Jones of San Bernardino, Calif.; four sisters-in-law, Dorothy Breedlove of Clarendon, Vernelle Phelps of Terrell, Mildred Hayes of Panama City, Florida, and Frances Lloyd of Rockhill, S. Carolina; and a special friend, Carol Braddock of Clarendon.

The family requests memorials be made to the First Baptist Church in Clarendon.

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William Elvis Waddell, age 76, died Friday, December 7, 2007, in Amarillo.

Services  were at 2:00 pm on Monday, December 10, 2007, in the Robertson Funeral Directors Chapel of Memories with Rev. Calvin Burrow, Pastor of the Jesus Name Apostolic Church in Clarendon, officiating.

Interment was in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mr. Waddell passed away on Friday, December 7, 2007, at the age of 76. William was born September 25, 1931, in Clarendon to John Merrill and Gladys Webb Waddell. He married Emma Rea Howard on April 10, 1961, in Pampa. He had been a resident of Clarendon and Amarillo most of his life. He was a proud president of the Ironworkers Union. He enjoyed gardening, farming, and the outdoors. He was a loving father who touched many peoples lives who were special to him. He was baptized as a Southern Baptist.

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

Survivors include his wife, Emma Rea Waddell of Amarillo; three daughters, Billie Hagen and Tammie Diaz, both of Amarillo, Vera McCoy of Lees Summit, Missouri; two sons, Michael Waddell and James Waddell, both of Amarillo; six grandchildren, Angela Armigo, Theresa Sims, William Lamberson, Kimberly Lamberson, Krista Hagen, and Andy Hagen; three great-grandchildren, Analiyah Armigo, Morgan Lamberson, and Aubrey Stallings; and Jim Youngblood, considered as a son.

The family requests memorials be to Emma Rae Waddell for special funds, c/o Robertson Funeral Directors, PO Drawer 1090, Clarendon, Texas 79226.

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Iva Ruth “Skeet” Parker, age 82, died Thursday, December 6, 2007, at Gunnison, Colo.

Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 14, 2007, in the Robertson Funeral Directors Chapel of Memories in Clarendon.

Interment will be in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with arrangements by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

“Skeet” was born in Randal County, Texas, to J.C. and Ruth Gibbs on December 29, 1924.   She graduated from Clarendon High School in 1942. Skeet married Claude Parker of Clarendon on April 16, 1943.  After raising three children, she went on to receive a Bachelors of Art degree in Elementary Education from West Texas A&M 1961. Skeet and Claude moved to Amarillo where she taught art education at Oakdale Elementary, Fannin Junior High, and Sam Houston Junior High.

Skeet was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She always thought of others before herself, and she had a love of art that manifested itself through her amazing paintings. She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her husband Claude of 64 years now residing in Gunnison; two sons, Marvin and his wife Neva of Gunnison, Richard “Dick” and his wife Edith of Moore, Okla.; a daughter, Sharon and her husband Ken of Lewisville; three grandchildren Kim, Richard Wayne, and Damon; and three great grandchildren: Charlton, Avery and Braydon.

Allen Lee “Booty” Beasley, age 22, a resident of Arkadelphia, Ark., died Wednesday, December 5, 2007, in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Mr. Beasley was born February 14, 1985, in Texarkana, Texas, to Lee and Kay Allen.

He is survived by his father, Lee Allen of De Queen; his mother Kay Rehm Allen of Horatio; his brothers and sisters, Kim Webb of Chicota; Kevin Pope of Broken Bow, Okla.; Kari Rodriguez of De Queen; Mickey Beasley of Cushing; Richard Allen of Bogota; Mitchell Beasley of Foreman; Jackie Gonzalez and Ginger Chandler, both of De Queen; Jeremy Rehm and K.C. Allen both of Horatio; and a number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorial Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 9, 2007, in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel.

Friends may register on-line at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com

Eva Lee Farr Hermesmeyer, 70, died Sunday, December 9, 2007, in Amarillo.

Services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, in the Robertson Funeral Directors Chapel of Memories with Rev. James Ivey Edwards, officiating. Burial followed at St. Mary‘s Catholic Cemetery in Groom. Services were held at Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Eva Lee was born May 18, 1937, in Goldston, Donley County, to Raymond Clifford and Cleo Gladys Gray Farr. She married Johnny Bill Hermesmeyer on June 21, 1968 in Clarendon. She had been a resident of Clarendon and Donley County all of her life. She had worked for the American Quarter Horse Association for several years as a secretary. She loved painting. She also helped others with reflexology. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon.

She was preceded in death by her husband on October 30, 2005; her parents; and a brother, Wesley Gray Farr.

Survivors include a daughter, Cindy Foster and husband Brett of Borger; a son, Shawn Anthony Hermesmeyer of Borger; three sisters, Kathie Rae Fleming of San Antonio, Anita Louise Hanley of Norman, OK, and Cleta Bernice Thornhill of Georgetown; six grandchildren, Crystal, Brody, Brady, Chad, Mickey, and Kourtney.

The family requests memorials be to American Cancer Society or the Cross Ministries of Groom, PO Box 341, Pampa, Texas 79066.

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Dusty Lynn Allen, age 35, died December 5, 2007, in Amarillo.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday.  His life was celebrated by family and friends.   Arrangements were by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia.

Mr. Allen was born into this life on April 23, 1972, in Odessa. An exceptional athlete, he graduated from Clarendon High School. He married Redonda Lane in Amarillo on February 23, 1997. Dusty was a loving husband who was devoted to his family and friends. He was an accomplished artist. He studied the Bible extensively, was a beloved follower of Christ, and prayed for the peace of Jerusalem and the church.    He attended St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and the Central Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Redonda Allen of Amarillo; his mother, Shirley Harmon and her husband Robert James of Tulia; one sister, Kandy D-Ann Pounds of Sunray; two brothers, Tony Gene Floyd of Amarillo; and Sandy Wade Baca of Bloomfield, New Mexico; one step-daughter, Allison Oles-Cox of Amarillo; one step-son, Christopher Oles of Amarillo; and three grandchildren.

R.W. “Cody” McAnear, 64, died Sunday, December 9, 2007, in Clarendon.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 13, 2007, in Citizens Cemetery with Rev. Bryan Knowles and Ralph Harmon officiating. Burial will follow at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Services are under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Cody was born July 28, 1943, in Clarendon to Alexander Sellkirk and Lorine Reynolds McAnear. He lived in Goodnight until 1970, then moved to Clarendon. He went to elementary school at Goodnight until the school closed. He finished his education at Clarendon, getting an associate’s degree at Clarendon College. He drove the Clarendon school buses for many years while attending college.

Cody will be remembered by many for helping his family on their farm, and giving close attention to his mother in her later years. He and his brother, Jimmy, were partners and ran for many years McAnear Cattle Company. He was frequently found at the coffee shops in Clarendon visiting with his many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kirk McAnear in 1979; his mother, Lorine McAnear on February 18, 2007.

Survivors include five sisters, Barbara Harmon and husband Ralph of Amarillo, Brenda Barrett of Canyon, Judy Monk and husband Bill of Amarillo, Deborah Land and husband Steve of Panhandle, and Sheliah Babbitt of Amarillo; a brother, Jimmy McAnear and wife Pat of Clarendon; a brother-in-law, Jerry Barrett of Amarillo; and many, many nieces and nephews whom Cody always gave nicknames.

The family requests memorials be to Citizens Cemetery Association.

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Carl M. Bennett died Wednesday, November 28, 2007, in Tulsa, Okla. at age 79.

Services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 3, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Tom Garmon, Pastor, and Rev. Allen Carson, officiating. Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Carl was born January 14, 1928, in Clarendon to Carl W. and Thelma Parsons Bennett. He received his education in the Clarendon school system and graduated from Clarendon High School in 1945. He then attended Wentworth Military Academy for two years. Carl and Annese Rattan were united in marriage on February 27, 1945, in Clarendon. Carl was the Vice President at Spartan School of Aeronautics for 25 years until his retirement. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Coweta, Masonic Lodge, and was a Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star in Clarendon. His hobbies included golfing, boating, skiing, and hunting. He was also a pilot and enjoyed flying his own plane.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Steven Linihan.

Survivors include his wife, Annese of Coweta, Okla.; one daughter, Helen Richardson of Coweta; three grandchildren, Keri Redman of Coweta, Brandi Trompler of Owasso, and Michael Linihan of Tulsa; six great grandchildren; and two cousins, Clyde Price and Kenneth Price.

The family requests memorials be to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.

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Erma Lee Farris Young, 71, died on December 2, 2007, in Wichita Falls. Services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 5, at Lunn’s Colonial Funeral Home with Raymon Huston of Edmond, Okla. officiating. A private burial was held following the services.

Erma was born in Hedley to Woodrow and Ora Pearl Farris on December 31, 1935. She graduated from Quail High School in 1954 and went on to receive a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from West Texas A&M. She then moved to Wichita Falls to teach at Jefferson Elementary. Erma married Don Young in 1962. She was a life-long member of the Church of Christ and worshipped at Faith Village Church of Christ in Wichita Falls.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She always thought of others before herself, and she had a love of art that manifested itself through her amazing paintings. She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.

Erma is survived by her husband Don of Wichita Falls; a son, Landon Young of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a daughter, Melissa Huston of Edmond, Okla.; and four grandchildren, Macy, Kinsey, Brandon, and Sara.

Tributes may be sent to the family at www.lunnscolonial.com.

W. Leon Taylor died November 26, 2007, in San Antonio at age 75.

 Services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2007, at First Christian Church, with Rev. Barry A. Loving, pastor, officiating. Burial was held at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.

Mr. Taylor was born January 12, 1932, in Pampa.  He married Katie Smith on June 1, 1957, in Clovis, N.M.  She preceded him in death on September 25, 2004.  He had been a longtime resident of Pampa, moving to Clarendon in 1997, and then living in Boerne for the past year.  He was a member of the Agape Christian Church in Clarendon and the Pampa Optimist Club in Pampa.  He was a drill instructor and a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict.

Survivors include two sons, Dub Taylor of Boerne, and Bobby Taylor of Noblesville, Ind.; two sisters: Margie Rogers of Pampa and Lynn Bowerman of Aurora, Texas; and five grandchildren.

 Memorials can be made to American Heart Association, 6605 I-40 West, Suite A-6, Amarillo, Texas  79106, or the National Kidney Foundation, 6141 W. Amarillo Blvd., Amarillo, Texas 79106.

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