Obituaries

Helen Liberty Stanley Randall, 65, died Thursday, October 18, 2007, in Amarillo.

Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 22, 2007, at Goodman Point Cemetery in Cortez, Colo. Burial was held at Goodman Point Cemetery in Cortez, Colo. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon & Cortez Four Corners Funeral Chapel of Cortez, Colo.

Mrs. Randall was born June 13, 1942, in Cortez, Colo. to Harry Harold Stanley and Ione Mildred Fulks Stanley. She married David Randall on June 10, 1960, at Cortez, Colo. She had been a resident of Clarendon before moving to Amarillo in 2004. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Clarendon.

Mrs. Randall was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and a sister.Survivors include her husband, David Randall of Amarillo; a daughter, Larae Holman of Amarillo; one son, David E. Randall of Clarendon; two grandchildren; and many step grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

The family requests memorials be to the Medical Center Nursing Home, PO Box 1007, Clarendon, Texas 79226.

Dr. Robert Earl Gerner, 76, of Vail, Colo. died Friday, October 5, 2007, in Denver, Colo.Graveside Services were held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, October 12, 2007, at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon, with Rev. Truman Ledbetter, officiating. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Dr. Gerner was born December 12, 1930, in Lelia Lake to Edward W. and Alma Jane Russell Gerner. He attended Lelia Lake schools, Clarendon College, and West Texas State University. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston and surgical residence from Hahnaman Medical Hospital in Philadelphia, Penn. He worked for a number of years in Buffalo, New York’s Roswell Park Memorial Institute in cancer research before moving to Denver, Colo. in the early 1970’s. He practiced there for many years, specializing in cancer surgery. At the time of his illness and death, he had been practicing in Vail, Colorado, for over 20 years. Dr. Gerner was a dedicated physician; he spent his life in service to others, working to make their lives better. He was a Methodist.

Dr. Gerner was preceded in death by his parents; 5 brothers, Ernest, Henry, Bill, Ray, & Harold.

Survivors include three sisters-in-law, Irene Williams of Memphis, Helga Youngman of Denver, & Leora Gerner of Yucaipi, Calif.; several nieces and nephews including Johnny Gerner and Rick Gerner, formerly of Clarendon, and Sabine Brookmeyer of Denver.

The family request memorials be to Citizens Cemetery, P.O. Box 669, Clarendon, Texas 79226, or a favorite charity.

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  Clarence Ray Blakeley, Jr., 72, of Claude died Tuesday, October 9, 2007, in Amarillo.

Graveside services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 12, 2007, at Claude Cemetery in Claude with Rev. Janet Edwards, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Claude, officiating. Burial was held in Claude Cemetery with Masonic Rites by Claude Masonic Lodge # 719. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mr. Blakeley was born January 22, 1935, in Hickory, North Carolina, to Clarence Ray Blakeley, Sr. and Dorothy Campbell Blakeley. He married Mary Stuchlike on December 7, 1970, at Nephi, Utah. He was a veteran of the Army, Air Force, & Marine Corps. He was a resident of Aurora, Colorado, prior to moving to Claude in September 1993. He was a member of Claude Masonic Lodge #719. He was a Methodist.

Mr. Blakeley was preceded in death by his parents. 

Survivors include his wife, Mary Blakeley of Claude; two daughters, Theresa Delap of Oregon, and Janet McLoughlin of California; one son, Curtis Ray Blakeley of Florida; 4 brothers, James Blakeley of California, Ronny Blakeley of Connecticut, Joe Blakeley of Missouri, and Jerry Blakeley of California; and five grandchildren.

The family requests memorials be to the American Cancer Society.

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Billie Virginia Huffman Taylor, 84, died Monday, September 10, 2007, at Jackson, Tenn.

Cremation took place in Tennessee.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 13 2007, at 10 a.m. in the First Baptist Church of Clarendon.  Arrangements were made by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mrs. Taylor was born September 11, 1922, in Hedley to William H. and Cora Lee Huffman, and had lived in Donley County most of her life. She worked for several years as a waitress in various area restaurants. She married Clifford Smith Taylor on December 3, 1938, at Hedley. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Clarendon.

Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her husband on February 21, 1985, and by a daughter, Ginger Mills.

Survivors include four sons, Jerry Taylor of Amarillo, David Taylor and Larry Taylor both of Mercer, Tennessee; Gene Taylor of Bentonville, Ark.; a daughter; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Howard Quinton Rose, 77, died Sunday, September 23, 2007, in Amarillo.

Services were at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 27, 2007, in the First Baptist Church in Groom with Rev. David Kelly, Pastor, officiating. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors

Mr. Rose was born January 21, 1930, in Elmore City, Okla. to Logan and Lillie Mae Garrett Rose. He married Mary Helen Mansel on July 23, 1967, at Amarillo. He was a resident of Oklahoma City prior to moving to Groom more than 45 years ago. He had been a maintenance worker much of his life before his retirement. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Groom.

Mr. Rose was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Helen Rose of Groom; one daughter, Terri Rose of Groom; one son, Michael Rose and wife Bethany of Amarillo; one sister, Sandra Jo Peery of Pauls Valley, Okla.; three grandchildren, Brooke, Madison, and Collin; and several nieces and nephews.

The family requests that memorials be made to Groom Ambulance Service or Groom Fire Department.

Wanza “Nadine” Mullican, died Sunday, September 16, 2007.

Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2007, at Citizens Cemetery with Rev. Lance Wood, Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Clarendon, officiating. Interment was held at Citizens Cemetery.

Mrs. Mullican was born on February 26, 1928.

She is survived by her sons, Jon Ratcliff of Angel Fire, J.C. “Jim” Smith and wife Janet Garcia-Smith of Angel Fire.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Eagle Nest Senior Center. Sympathy cards can be sent to P.O. Box 442 Angel Fire NM, 87710.

Gladys Mildred Tice, 82, died Sunday, September 23, 2007, in Hughes Springs.

Services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 26, 2007, in Robertson Chapel of Memories in Clarendon, with Billie E. Barker Jr., nephew, officiating. Burial was held at Panhandle Cemetery in Panhandle. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mrs. Tice was born January 5, 1925, in Brice, Hall County, to Claudie Cecil and Beulah Gertrude Williams Rich. She was a long-time resident of Panhandle before moving to Hughes Springs six years ago. She married T. J. Tice on May 21, 1942, at Memphis. She had worked as a CNA for many years prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Panhandle.

She was preceded in death by her husband on September 9, 1984.

Survivors include four daughters, Nora Jean Suttles and Loretta Colwick both of Hughes Springs, Linda Whitt of Panhandle, Barbara Ivey of Claude; one brother, Cecil Rich of Amarillo; four sisters, Edith Hinkle of Tahoka, Jane Barker and Mina Ivey both of Clarendon, Mary Denton of Amarillo; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren.

Ann Ree Porter Stuckman, 83, of Savannah, Georgia, and formerly of Clarendon, Texas, wife of Lowell Randall Stuckman, died on September 17, 2007.

Services were held at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 21, 2007, in Skidaway Island United Methodist Church conducted by The Reverend James W. Giddens. A memorial service will be held at a time to be announced on Friday, November 23, 2007, in Clarendon.

Mrs. Stuckman was born in Clarendon to Judge John Ralph Porter and the Jeannie Dale Powell Porter. Mrs. Stuckman was a member of Skidaway Island United Methodist Church and grew up in the First United Methodist Church of Clarendon. She truly lived the faith: quilting and knitting for the church and serving others with compassion everyday. She met her husband in Texas during World War II and married.  Ann graduated from Purdue University, taught elementary school for five years, and then stayed at home to rear their three daughters. She was an avid golfer who loved playing cards, gardening, and singing in the choir.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Frances “Boo” Porter Lowe and Jennie Dale Porter Landreth; and two brothers, William M. “Bill” Porter and Ralph Powell “Sonny” Porter.

Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Lowell Randall Stuckman of Savannah, Georgia; three daughters, Catherine J. Martin and her husband, Mark, of Glen Arbor, Michigan, Cynthia G. Hitt and her husband, Steve, of Weatherford, Texas, and Amy L. Blevins and her husband, Alan, of Savannah, Georgia; seven grandchildren, Clint Martin, Mary Westbrook, Marshall Martin, Boyd Hitt, Brooke Hitt, Carmen Castellano, and Taylor Blevins, and two great-grandchildren,  Katelyn Castellano and Mason Westbrook.

The family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society – Suite 206, 6600 Abercorn Street, Savannah, Georgia 31405.

Gamble Funeral Service, Savannah, is in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth Ray Johnston, 73, died Monday, September 3, 2007, in Amarillo.

Graveside services with Military Honors were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 7, 2007, at Claude Cemetery in Claude, with Rev. Jess Little, Pastor of First Baptist Church in Claude, officiating. Burial was at Claude Cemetery. Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mr. Johnston was born February 16, 1934, to Ray Nobel and Ilie Roberson Johnston in Bluffdale. Kenneth served in the US Navy in the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, and the Moose Lodge. He was a resident of Claude and Amarillo most of his life. He was a loving father and grandfather. He was also a Christian.

Mr. Johnston was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include one daughter, Cheryl Stephenson and husband Tony of Claude; one son, Lynn Johnston and wife Holly of Amarillo; four sisters, Katie Gaither of Odessa, Mary Christian of Dublin, Geneva Hall of Claude, and Vada Collins Wilson and husband Darrel Wilson of Lindsborg, Kan.; nephew, Ray Wilson and wife Karen of Olotho, Kan.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

The family requests memorials be to Claude ISD Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Perlie Eugene Butler, 68, of Anderson, SC, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2007, at his residence.

Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 6, 2007, at the Fellowship Wesleyan Church, officiated by Rev. George Brassard. Services were under the arrangement of Woodland-Sosebee Funeral Home of Anderson, SC.

Mr. Butler was born in Hedley on November 8, 1938. He was the son of the late Alexander and Florence Butler. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Alavie and Jimmy Butler and two sisters, Melissa Price and Bessie Kunkel. Coach Don ‘The Bear’ Haskins, head coach of UTEP and basis for the movie Glory Road was a former basketball coach for Mr. Butler during his playing days in high school.

He is survived by a daughter Donna Lynn Graham; three brothers, Henry, G.L., and R.E. Butler, sisters: Oneda McCracken, Elnora Corona, Marie Burchfield, Hatti Butler and Alta Condran, and granddaughter: Brandi Cofer.