Obituaries

Brenda Gay Lee, 69, of Clarendon died Monday, October 17, 2022, in Amarillo.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2022, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Brenda was born October 14, 1953, in Groom to Fred and Marjorie Elliott Row. She married Orville Joe “Joey” Lee, Jr. on December 3, 1974, in Clayton, New Mexico. She had been a lifetime resident of Clarendon and was an insurance agent for many years. She helped with scouts several years ago and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Ernie Lee.

She is survived by her husband, Joey Lee of Clarendon; her sons, Robert Lee and wife Kylyn and Jason Lee all of Lubbock; a brother, Rick Row of Clarendon; her grandchildren, Josiah Cansler and Bergan Lee both of Lubbock; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to Donley County Senior Citizens or Citizens Cemetery Association.

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Jeannie Formway, 81, of Clarendon died Monday, October 3, 2022, in Memphis.

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 8, 2022, in the First Assembly of God Church in Clarendon with Jason Houston and Randy Srader, officiating.

Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Jeannie was born February 14, 1941, in El Paso, Texas to Gean and Omalee Hulsey Welch. She was married to Jimmy Formway. She had been a lifetime resident of Clarendon where she was an activity director and a talented seamstress prior to her retirement. She loved singing, always having company, and cooking. She and Jim enjoyed spending time volunteering at the College Ministry. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Memphis Convalescent Center and Kindred Hospice for their loving care.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, on October 30, 2017; her brothers, Lester Welch and Jerry Welch; and a sister, Linda Welch.

She is survived by her daughter, Kim Formway Gossman and husband Mike of Clarendon; her sisters, Rosie Somerfield of Canyon and Shirley Burton of Spearman; her grandsons, Chesson Sims and wife Hannah and Cedar Davis; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to the Memphis Convalescent Center or the Kindred Hospice.

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Bobby Gene “Bob” Havens, 84, of Clarendon died Thursday, September 29, 2022, in Clarendon

No services will be scheduled per Bob’s wishes. Private inurnment will be at a later date in Citizens Cemetery.

Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Bob was born August 8, 1938, in Dickens, Texas to Arthur Milton and Sarah Vera Davis Havens. Bob was a graduate of Quail High School. He later married Connie Lee Phillips on October 26, 1963, in Clarendon. Bob had been a resident of Donley County most of his life where he was a farmer. He was also United States Marine Corps veteran. He was loving husband, father, brother, and a friend to many.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, on September 16, 2014; and two brothers, Milton Lee Havens and William August Havens.

He is survived by his daughters, Dianne Bentley of Cheyenne, Oklahoma, Crystal Stewart and husband Jon of Amarillo, and Bobbie Havens of Conroe; his seven grandchildren, Steven Bentley and wife Jessica of Cheyenne, Oklahoma, Meagan Logan and husband Garrett of Cheyenne, Oklahoma, Leigh Chandler and husband Curtis of Yukon, Oklahoma, Madison Stewart of Lubbock, Quinton Stewart and wife Stephanie of Amarillo, Wade and Cole Gillig both of Conroe; 9 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to Donley County Senior Citizens or Citizens Cemetery Association.

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Herbert Shields, 93, of Lelia Lake died Sunday, September 25, 2022, in Claude.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 30, 2022, in the Clarendon Church of Christ with Larry Shields, officiating. Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Viewing will be held Thursday at the funeral home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Herbert was born November 8, 1928, in Dozier, Collingsworth County, Texas to John Wesley and Lonnie Caroline Marsh Shields. He married Hazel Dell Lewis on September 23, 1949, in Midland. Herbert worked in milk delivery and also was Conoco distributor prior to his retirement. He had been a resident of Donley County since 1962 and was a longtime member of the Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jimmy Shields; 7 brothers; and 3 sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Hazel Shields of Lelia Lake; a son, David Shields of Lelia Lake; a daughter, Misty James of Magnolia; one brother and the last of the Mohicans, Earl Shields of Lelia Lake; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family request memorials be sent to the High Plains Children’s Home.
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Robert Wayne Leathers, 75, of Paris, formerly of McLean, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at his home.

A memorial service will be held in McLean, Texas on October 8th at 3:30 p.m., with Thacker Haynes officiating.

Mr. Leathers, the son of Joe Robert Leathers and Joane Bullard Leathers, was born May 30, 1947, in Clarendon, Texas. He grew up on a farm and was a farmer at heart. He married the love of his life, Amanda Dalton Leathers, on May 27, 1967, and quickly moved her to Dallas where he was a Police Officer with the Dallas Police Department. He was drafted into the United States Army, where he served as a Military Policeman and he and Amanda moved to Ft. Greely, Delta Junction, Alaska, where they spent two beautifully blessed years. After his service, they returned to Dallas and began their family. The call back to farming came shortly after the birth of their son, and they made the move back to the Panhandle of Texas where they spent the majority of their lives and raised their children together.

Wayne was a hard worker and spent many years at Halliburton Oil Service but was able to retire early and again the call to farming and working on the tractor was in his heart. He loved being on his John Deere tractor ~ he would landscape, mow and do dirt work ~ it truly brought joy to his heart! Wayne loved his community and was always serving. For many years he would plow, plant and water a community garden in McLean – where he would offer the community all the vegetables they could pick. As much as he loved his community, his love for his family was even greater! He loved his wife of 55 years, his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with all his heart. His love for the Lord was with all of his heart, mind & soul! Wayne was a member of the First United Methodist Church in McLean. He would want everyone to know how important it is to have a relationship with Jesus. He loved the Lord and lived a life where he loved others well! Matthew 22:37-39.

He is survived by his wife, Amanda Dalton Leathers, two children, Brandon Leathers & wife Carla, and Jennifer Robin Mann & husband Grant, grandchildren, Haley Jones & husband Isaac, Gabby Leathers, Kory Carmon, Kameron Carmon, KaLeigh Welch, Karli Dauernheim, Krisanna Spillman, Sarah Mann, Paul Mann, and Matthew Mann, great grandchildren, Emily Jones, Maggie Jones, Gavin Carmon, Alexis Carmon, Owen Carmon, Nolan Carmon, Zoey Carmon, Ezra Dauernheim, and Eliana Welch, and two siblings, Beverly Hood and Joe Leathers & wife Louise along with numerous nieces & nephews and a host of friends.

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Charles Lester Petty, 83, of Clarendon passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022.

Graveside services were held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Rev. Larry Capranica, officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Lester was born on September 6, 1939, in Dallas to Harley Ward and Joyce Mae Petty. He was a resident of Quail before moving to Hedley where he met and married the love of his life, Shirley Stone on October 23, 1958. They moved to Clarendon that same year where he began his career working for Harvie Price at Price’s Truck Stop. He went on to manage Kerr-McGee, then later bought and operated Petty’s Texaco. In his free time, he spent his days raising livestock with kids and grandkids for 4-H and FFA.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and one sister.
He is survived by his wife Shirley of 64 years; son, Dennis Petty and wife Ruth of Clarendon; daughter, Lacrecia Garza and husband David of Amarillo; three grandkids, Ryan Petty of Clarendon, Ashley Petty of Amarillo, and Chelsea Danner of Amarillo; one great granddaughter, Kendall Danner of Amarillo who was the apple of his eye; a sister, Pat Woodard of Memphis; and several nieces and nephews.

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Glenda Mae Johnson, 67, of Moundridge, Kansas, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022, at her home. She was born September 8, 1954, in Groom, the daughter of O.D. and Dorothy Joyce (Johnson) Stephens.

Glenda cleaned for several businesses in the Moundridge area.
She was united in marriage to Jerry Roy Johnson on July 3, 1972, in Clarendon. He preceded her in death on February 28, 2016.

Glenda is survived by her sons, Jeremy (Sandra) Johnson of Moundridge, and Jason Johnson of Lindsborg; grandson, Wyatt (Abby) Johnson of Moundridge; two great-grandsons, Cian Lee and Gabriel Scott Johnson; two sisters, Debra Ellen (Windell) Sursa of Memphis, and Angela Kay (Tony) Houseman of Rosehill; and dearest family friend, Randy Hudson of Lindsborg.
She was preceded in death by her father, O.D. Stephens; mother, Dorothy Joyce Christensen; and husband, Jerry Johnson.

Cremation is planned with a Twilight Celebration of Life to be held in Texas at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital or Cal Farley Boys Ranch in Amarillo, TX, in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.

Connie McKinney, 65, of McLean, formerly of Clarendon, died Wednesday, August 24, 2022, in McLean.

Memorial graveside services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, August 27, 2022, in Hillcrest Cemetery in McLean.
Family will be receiving friends for visitation from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Friday at Robertson Funeral Directors in Clarendon.

Cremation & arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Connie was born June 12, 1957, in Pampa to Chester Leon and Bonna Jean Bohlar. She married James Edward McKinney on May 30, 1975, in Clarendon. She had been a resident of Clarendon for 34 years and McLean for 32 years. She worked as a bank officer at Bank of Commerce in McLean prior to her retirement. She was a member of the former First Baptist Church in McLean.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her younger sister, Becky Sheppard.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Edward McKinney of the home; her son, Michael McKinney of Amarillo; her daughter, Traci Merritt and husband Dustin of Groom; five grandchildren, Quentin Overby of Abilene, Cadance and Brinkley McKinney of Amarillo, and Brensen and Maddix Merritt of Groom; her aunt and uncle, Alfred and Jimmie Koch of Pampa; her sister, Toni Bohlar of McLean; her brother, Chester Bohlar and wife Sally of Alanreed; her brother in law, Lyn McKinney and wife Gina of Clarendon; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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