Obituaries

Donald B. Myers, 73, died on March 9, 2007.

Private family graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2007, at Llano Cemetery with Daryl Roach, pastor of More Church officiating. A public memorial and praise service was held at 6:30 p.m. Monday evening at More Church. Burial was in Llano cemetery by Cox-LaGrone Funeral Home.

Mr. Myers was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma, on January 15, 1934, to Buford and Clydie Myers. He spent most of his childhood in Ardmore and graduated from Ardmore High School. He spent his life involved in the care and welfare of neglected and needy children. He attended Abilene Christian College, where he married Carla Willis on June 17, 1955. He earned a degree in education and taught fifth grade in Corpus Christi and later moved to Lubbock as a social worker. He then earned his Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Texas. Donald had many accomplishments in his life and lived in numerous places as a social worker. He was the Administrator for the Presbyterian Children’s Home in Amarillo from 1976 through 1981, and he also built the Miracle Farm for Children while living in Brenham, Texas. He was the Administrator for Girls Town USA in Borger for several years and ran the Amarillo State Center for nine years before retiring in 1997, when he and Carla moved to Howardwick to run the Lakeside Marina at Greenbelt Lake where he was known as “Pops” to everyone. Mr. Myers had a heart for children and touched countless lives. He sponsored a native Nigerian boy through Bible School at Christ for the Nations in Dallas, he and Carla provided foster homes for many children, and they were providing a foster home for children at the time of his death. His family remembers him as the “most loving” and “most loved” man anyone could ever know. He was a kind and compassionate witness for the Lord Jesus Christ and was an “awesome man of God”. Mr. Myers was a member of More Church in Amarillo.

Mr. Myers was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Ann.

He is survived by his wife Carla; four daughters, Darla Yowell and husband Jimmy of Colorado Springs, Co, Terri Gammage and husband Ron, Patti Connor and Carol Vansickle all of Amarillo; two sons, Jerry Myers and wife Janice of Amarillo, and John Richard Myers of Weathorford; a sister, Pat Williams and husband James of Lake Kiowa, Texas; 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; 2 great great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

The family suggests memorials to the Bair Foundation (a Christian Child Placement Agency), 6900 W I-40, Amarillo, TX 79106; or Panhandle Safe Hayven Equine Rescue, 1809 Plateau, Amarillo, TX 79106.

Vida May Shields, 87, died Friday, March 9, 2007, in Clarendon, Texas.

Services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 12, 2007, in the Church of Christ in Clarendon with Don Stone and Bright Newhouse, officiating.  Burial was held in Fairview Cemetery in Memphis.  Services were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mrs. Shields was born in Burneyville, Oklahoma, on July 11, 1919, to James and Eva Hodges May.  She had been a resident of Hall and Donley County most of her life.  She was a member of the Church of Christ in Clarendon.

Mrs. Shields was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Larry Don Shields; 4 brothers, Daniel May, Charlie May, Walter May, and Orin May; and 2 sisters, Ethal Clark and Eunice Stovall.

Survivors include one son, Jerry Shields of Clarendon; one sister, Edna Jones of Dennison; 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.

The family requests memorials be to the Church of Christ in Clarendon, Odyssey Hospice, or the Medical Center Nursing Home in Clarendon.

Callie Nicole Brown, 23, died Wednesday, March 7, 2007, in Wichita Falls.

Services were held graveside at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2007, in Llano Cemetery in Amarillo with Bright Newhouse, Church of Christ Minister from Clarendon, officiating.  Interment was held at Llano Cemetery in Amarillo.  Services were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Miss Brown was born March 23, 1983, in Arlington, Texas to Keith and Lonitta Wells Brown.  She attended Fossil Ridge High School in Forth Worth and was on the “A” Honor Roll.  Her love for softball fast pitch kept her busy.  She played “Select Fast Pitch”, and at age 15, she was able to practice center field with the USA Women’s Fast Pitch Team.  She also went to Nationals many times with her team and had won many awards.  At age 17 she attended Caprock High School in Amarillo and played on the Varsity Fast Pitch team with the highest batting average of the school in 2001.  God may have called Callie home, but by donating her organs, she saved 5 people who are now considered family members.

Miss Brown was preceded in death by her grandparents, Carroll and Jean Brown, and one uncle, Steve Brown.

Survivors include her mother, Nitta Brown of Amarillo; her father, Keith Brown of Amarillo; a 3 year old daughter, Shelby Nicole Brown of Amarillo; her two beloved dogs; her grandparents, Don and Charlene Wells of Amarillo; 2 brothers, Aaron Williams of Olney, Bryan Brown of Fort Worth; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

The family will be at 3112 Browning in Amarillo.

Kathryn Faye Workman, 56, died Tuesday, March 6, 2007, in Fort Worth.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2007, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Rev. Rob Seale, Pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church in Clarendon, officiating. Services will be under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Kathryn was born January 7, 1951, in Corsicana, Texas to Cecil and Gladys Sawyer Smith. She worked in the childcare and housekeeping business much of her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include a daughter, Wendy Davis of Clarendon; two sons, Kenneth Dishong of Amarillo, and Jeff Dishong of Albuquerque, NM; one brother; three sisters; and a close friend, Rudy Flores of Ft. Worth.

The family requests that memorials be to the American Cancer Society.

Wilford Lance “Bill” Russell, 69, died Thursday, April 26, 2007, in Clarendon.

Services were held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 29, 2007, in Robertson Chapel of Memories with Rev. Darrell Burton, Pastor of Martin Baptist Church in Clarendon, officiating.  Cremation was held on Tuesday, May 1.  Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mr. Russell was born March 28, 1938, in Westwood, California, to Lee Dean and Bernice Vogel Russell.  His family settled in Red Bluff, CA, where he lived until joining the US Navy in 1965.  His life with the military took him to many countries, and he was decorated for his participation with a commendation and Purple Heart in Vietnam.  He married the former Jacqueline Morrow on December 8, 1967, at Bremerton, Washington.  They were residents of Canton, OH, before moving to Clarendon 14 years ago.  His move to Clarendon was beneficial for the more relaxed lifestyle and friends who helped make the transition from a hectic pace where he was a newspaper editor up north to a slower pace in Texas.  He had worked for newspapers in Clarendon and for the Amarillo Globe News.  Prior to his illness, he was employed at the Clarendon College Library.  He was very much loved by all and will be missed dearly.

Survivors include his wife, Jackie; 3 sons, Dan, Dave and Grey and their spouses; 2 daughters, Vicki and Julie; one brother, Lee; one sister, Beth; 11 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.

The family requests memorials be to Odyssey Hospice in Amarillo.

Robert “Frosty” Heath, 59, died February 20, 2007.

A memorial service will be held Friday, March 2, 2007, at 12:00 p.m. at Charles W. Smith and Sons Funeral Home, 2925 5th Street, Sachse, TX, 75048. 

Mr. Heath was born May 21, 1947, in Lelia Lake, Texas, to Charles and Mary Heath. “Frosty was truly an old soul, and anyone who was blessed to know him loved him dearly.  He will forever be deeply missed.”

He was preceded in death by his father Charles and his mother Mary. 

Survivors include his 6 children, Charlie, Curtis, Judd, Autumn, Sawyer, and Desiree Heath and 4 grandchildren.

Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Curtis Heath at 3904 Kite Meadow Dr., Plano, TX, 75074.

David Wayne Lewis, 49, died Monday, February 12, 2007, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Services were held Friday, February 16, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Panhandle with Rev. Jeff Matsler, pastor officiating. Interment was held at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon under the direction of Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle.

Mr. Lewis was born on January 18, 1958, in Clarendon. He had been a Panhandle resident for 25 years. He married Jackie Donaldson on June 30, 1978, in Allison, Texas. He was a firearms instructor for Wackenhut Services, Inc. He loved roping and golf and was a master at smoking and barbecuing.

Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Roberts Lewis in November, 2005.

Survivors include his wife Jackie Lewis; son Daniel Lewis and wife Amber of Weatherford; daughter Daranda Watson and husband Kenneth of Panhandle; father Jack Lewis of Clarendon; brother Steve Lewis and wife Pam of Amarillo; and one grandchild Kyle Tate Lewis.

Viola Fay Barker Graham, 89, died Sunday, February 18, 2007, in Clarendon.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2007, in the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Tom Garmon, Pastor, and Rev. Roger Smith, Pastor of the Community Fellowship Church, officiating.  Interment will be at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.  Services were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mrs. Graham was born October 3, 1917, in Goodnight to Carl and Nova Hinkle Barker.  She married William Doyce Graham on October 10, 1937, at Ashtola.  She had been a school teacher at the Goldston and Ashtola schools, had worked as a bookkeeper for the gin, and was a banker at the Farmer’s State Bank prior to her retirement.  She was a member of the 1926 Book Club and was also a member of The Circle at the First United Methodist Church.  Mrs. Graham taught Sunday School and was a faithful worker for her church.  She was a lifelong resident of Donley County and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon.

Mrs. Graham was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on September 24, 1984; one brother; and two sisters.

Survivors include three sons, Mike Graham of Clarendon, Doyce Graham, Jr., and wife Linda of Clemson, S.C., and James Graham and wife Rachael of Creve Coeur, MO; one brother, Don Barker and wife Gay of Amarillo; three sisters, Mildred Tomlinson of Bartlesville, Okla., Mary Murff and husband Mike of Clarendon, and Nova Mooring and husband Bill of Clarendon; and one sister-in-law, Vonnie Barker of Groom; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

The family requests that memorials be sent to the first United Methodist Church in Clarendon.

Lorine McAnear, 88, died Sunday, February 18, 2007, at Amarillo.

Services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21, 2007, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Bryan Knowles, Retired Baptist Minister, and Ralph Harmon of Amarillo, officiating.  Burial was held at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.  Services were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon. 

Lorine was born in Gurdon, Arkansas, on June 10, 1918.  She moved with her family to Texas in 1924.  She went to elementary and high school at the Goldston community school north of Clarendon.  She was a great basketball player while attending school there.  Lorine married Alexander Selkirk McAnear on October 26, 1935, at the First Baptist Parsonage in Clarendon.  Lorine and Kirk lived the majority of their lives in Goodnight, where they farmed and raised their seven children.  They later moved to Clarendon in 1969.  Lorine was dearly loved by her family, for whom she gave of herself above and beyond until her death.  Her greatest desire was to see her children realize the bonds of a family and its importance, and to know that each of them would know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.  She spent many hours singing songs to her children and grandchildren and telling them stories of her past.  She enjoyed sewing for her family and was a member of many different quilting clubs.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clarendon.

Mrs. McAnear was preceded in death by her husband, Kirk McAnear, on April 22, 1979; four sisters and five brothers.

Survivors include five daughters: Barbara Harmon and husband Ralph, Judy Monk and husband Bill, and Sheliah Babbitt, all of Amarillo, Brenda Barrett of Canyon, Deborah Land, and husband Steve of Panhandle; two sons, Jimmy McAnear and wife Pat, and Cody McAnear all of Clarendon; one sister, Martiel Webb of Amarillo; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Casket Bearers were Roy Harmon, Alex McAnear, Jay Barrett, Steven Monk, Mark Land, and Aaron Babbitt.

Honorary Bearers included grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchild of Mrs. McAnear.

The family requests memorials be to Harry Babbitt Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Paramount Baptist Church, 3801 S. Western Street, Amarillo, Texas 79109; BSA Hospice of Amarillo; or a favorite charity of choice.

Beulah Clydeane “Sally” Stone, 81, died Tuesday, February 6, 2007, in Memphis, Texas.

Services were held at 4:00 p.n. on Friday, February 9, 2007, in the First Baptist Church in Memphis with Rev. Daniel Downey, Pastor, officiating.  Burial was held in IOOF Cemetery in Lakeview, Texas. Services were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mrs. Stone was born November 9, 1925, in Leslie, Texas, to Clyde and Carrie Redwine Fowler.  She had been an Amarillo resident for 13 years but had lived most of the remainder of her adult life in Hall County.  She married Billy B. Gibson on April 8, 1944, and he preceded her in death on November 1, 1982.  She then married Emory Carroll “Red” Stone on August 15, 1986, at Canyon, and he preceded  her in death on November 6, 2000.  She had worked much of her life in the cotton business, both as a bookkeeper and later as a cotton buyer.  She was a member of the Club 51 in Memphis, and had been an active volunteer with Olivia’s Angels in Amarillo.  She was a member of the Church at Quail Creek.

Mrs. Stone was preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Fowler.

Survivors include one daughter, Cathy Adkins of Amarillo; one son, Dana Gibson and wife Kylene of Valley Mills, Texas; one brother, Carroll Fowler of Memphis; a dear friend, Tags Richards of Ruidoso, NM; five grandchildren, Casey Adkins, Cole Adkins, Todd Gibson, and wife Kim all of Houston, Cody Gibson and wife Sandi of Valley Mills, TX, Terry Heald and husband Darrell of Georgetown; and eight great grandchildren: Brandon Gibson, Cameron Gibson, Peyton Gibson, Conner Gibson, Kyle Gibson, Shelby Gibson, Macey Heald, and Madison Heald.

The family request memorials be made to Lakeview Cemetery Association or the Kidney Foundation.