Obituaries

Ivon Ellis Goodman Hardin died Friday, March 31, 2006, at the age of 82 in Amarillo.

Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 3, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Larry White of Amarillo officiating. Burial was in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with arrangements by Robertson Funeral Directors.

Mrs. Hardin was born on February 22, 1924, to William Hoyle and Ethel Traweek Ellis in Watonga, Okla. She married William Eugene “Billy” Goodman on June 5, 1940, at Sayer, Okla. He preceded her in death on September 18, 1988. She married Homer Hardin on November 22, 1990, at Clarendon. She was a resident of Clarendon most of her life.

She ran Goodman’s Furniture Store with her husband Billy and also worked at The Nook in Clarendon. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Clarendon where she was a Sunday school teacher and record keeper for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Goodman; one daughter, Barbara Jeanne Goodman; two brothers; and one sister.

She is survived by her husband, Homer Hardin of Clarendon; two daughters, Rhonda Looney and husband Randy of Amarillo and Janet Lewis and husband Bob of Lubbock; one step-daughter, Cynthia Lindley of Claude; two step-sons, Wayne Hardin of Clarendon and Dwight Hardin of Atlanta, Georgia; three grandchildren, Shane Lewis and wife Donna, Nicci Attaway and husband Scott, and Jennifer Young and husband Greg; four great grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Jimmy Goodman of New Jersey; and one sister-in-law, Allie Mae Maxey of Clarendon.

The family requests that memorials be sent to the American Heart Association or the Animal Rescue Shelter in Amarillo.

Funeral services for Thelma May Lewis Rudder, age 85, were held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2006, in Robertson Chapel of Memories with Rev. Jene Greer, assistant pastor of the St. Stephen United Methodist Church in Amarillo, officiating. Burial was held in Memorial Park Cemetery in Amarillo, Texas, under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mrs. Rudder died Tuesday, March 28, 2006, in Amarillo.  She was born on March 13, 1921, to Charlie William and Enda Hollingshead Lewis in Cisco, Texas.  She married Elgie Hilbert Rudder on October 16, 1937, in Dickens, Texas.  She was a resident of Clarendon since 1975 before moving to Amarillo last year.  She was a homemaker and worked at Bivens Pharmacy in Clarendon.  She was an active volunteer for the Burton Memorial Library and Donley County Senior Citizens.  She was a member of the Genealogy Club and a member of the First Baptist Church in Clarendon.

She was preceded in death by her husband on January 30, 1988; and one sister, Lou Shaffer.

Survivors include two daughters, Linda Heckman and husband Louis of Montgomery, and Glenda McCullough of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one son, Bobby Rudder and wife Anita of Amarillo; one sister, Jane McClure of Shallowwater; eight grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Jimmy J. Baird, age 70, of Howardwick were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2006, at Briarwood Full Gospel Church of Pampa, with Rev. Gene Allen, retired Full Gospel pastor, and Rev. Lynn Hancock, pastor of Briarwood Full Gospel Church, officiating.  Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2006, at the Mobeetie Cemetery in Mobeetie under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa.

Mr. Baird died March 10, 2006, in Amarillo.  He was born March 4, 1936 in Mobeetie. He had been a resident of Howardwick for ten years, moving from Pampa.  He married Marietta Mitchell on December 2, 1955, in Pampa.  He was plant manager for Cabot Gas Processing for 17 years, retiring from Trident Gas Processing as plant manager in 1994.  He was a member of the Briarwood Full Gospel Church and was a member of the Top O’ Texas Masonic Lodge #1381 AF&AM of Pampa.

Survivors include his wife, Marietta Baird of the home; one daughter, Karan Swan of Pampa; two sons, Jimmy Wayne Baird of Amarillo and Jay Baird of Panhandle; one brother, H.L. “Buster” Baird of Howardwick; one sister; Barbara Bruce of Pampa; four granddaughters: Payton Baird of Amarillo, Sara Swan of Pampa, Ashby Baird and Avery Baird, both of Canyon; step-mother, Bess Baird of Dumas; two step-brothers; and one step-sister.

Memorials may be made to Briarwood Full Gospel Church Building Fund, 1800 W. Harvester, Pampa, Texas 79065, or a favorite charity.

Funeral services for Oceola “Scotty” Boomer, age 90, were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 27, 2006, in the First United Methodist Church in Claude, with Rev. Janet Edwards, Pastor, and Don Travis, officiating.  Burial was held in Claude Cemetery in Claude under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc.

Mrs. Boomer was born on a farm between Claude and Goodnight to Samuel and Beaulah Scott on March 25, 1915.  She married Lynn Boomer on September 5, 1936, in Claude, Texas.  She was a lifelong resident of Claude.  She was a homemaker.  She was active in the community throughout her life and also was involved with many volunteer activities.  She had been past worthy matron of the Claude Eastern Star, and a member for well over 50 years.  She was also a member of Methodist Unity Study Club, the Friday Bridge Group, Library and Cemetery Boards, and for years served on Meals on Wheels.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Claude for more than 50 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn, on February 14, 1972, and one great grandchild, Jada Bates.

Survivors include one daughter, Ginger Kennedy of Fort Worth; one son, Scott Boomer of Claude; three grandchildren, Kelli Kennedy and husband Frank, Kimberley Kennedy Curero and husband Ruben; and Kathy Sanchez and husband Ram; and five great grandchildrenf: Neenah Cuero, Leelah Cuero, Hunter Bates, Cynthia Sanchez, and Mary Beth Sanchez.

Pallbearers were Nolan Sanders, Frank Howard, Bob Byrd, John Ballard, Charles Cobb, Joe Blanton, Sam Stewart, and Joe Nelson.  Honorary bearers were Bill Nuttall, Roy Rutherford, Tom Messer, Tom Harkey, Tom Christian, Howard Dye, Bill Burcham, Clyde Laurence, Johnnie Brown, and Wallace Stewart.

The family requests that memorials be sent to the First United Methodist Church in Claude, Claude Volunteer Fire Department, Claude EMS, or a favorite charity.

James W. “Jim” Douglas of Clarendon, Texas, died on Thursday, March 23, 2006, in Clarendon.  He was 77 years old.

Jim Douglas was born February 10, 1929, to Clyde J. and Dorinda Tatum Douglas in Clarendon.  Jim attended Clarendon schools, graduating from Clarendon High School and Clarendon College in 1946. He entered the University of Texas Pharmacy School in 1946 and graduated in 1949.

Jim served in the United States Navy as a Corpsman attached to the 1st Marine Division for four years.  He was stationed in San Diego, California, and Brimmerton, Washington, before being deployed to Korea from 1952-1953. Following his discharge from the Navy, Jim returned to his career as a pharmacist.

On July 21, 1961, Jim married Mary Sanders in Irving, Texas.  In November of 1961, Jim and Mary opened Douglas Pharmacy, which they owned and operated for eleven years.

Jim’s long career in pharmaceuticals included time as President of PAS, Inc., and Family RX Systems.  He was an active member of the Dallas County Pharmaceutical Association, the American Pharmaceutical Association, and was an American College of Apothecaries’ Fellow.

Throughout his life, Jim sought to capture on film the beauty of the places he and Mary traveled together.  Among his favorite sites were Austin, Texas; Estes Park, Colorado; San Diego, California; Hawaii; and the Panhandle of Texas.  Jim’s photographs capture the uniqueness of every landscape, and they demonstrate his own appreciation for the natural beauty of his subjects.

Much of Jim’s free time was spent exploring the outdoors.  A fly fisherman since childhood, Jim spent countless hours seeking out prime locations.  Fly-fishing, naturally a graceful, patient sport, spoke to Jim’s personality and generosity of spirit.

Jim Douglas was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde J. and Dorinda Douglas, and his brother, Clyde B. Douglas.  He is survived by and grieved for by his beloved wife of 44 years, Mary L. Douglas, and their adored dog, Squeaky Marie.  A host of friends at home and abroad mourn the loss of this extraordinary man.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 31, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Clarendon.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks the donations be made to the Medical Center Nursing Home in Clarendon, Burton Memorial Library in Clarendon, Odyssey Hospice Continuous Care in Amarillo, or to the Howardwick Volunteer Fire Department (designated for fireman medical expenses).

Honorary pallbearers are members of the Clarendon High School Class of 1946.

Funeral services for J.W. Hatley, age 87, were held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2006, in the Church of Christ in Clarendon with Eddie Stegall, Minister, officiating. Burial was held at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc.

Mr. Hatley died Thursday, March 23, 2006, in Amarillo.  He was born January 20, 1919, in Brice, Texas, to John Walker Hatley and Artie Bains Hatley.  He was born and raised a resident of Brice/Lesly Community and attended school in Lakeview.  He married Estal Louise Clark on August 2, 1947, at Amarillo.  He was a World War II veteran in the US Army.  He was a farmer and rancher.  He has lived in Clarendon the past ten years.  He was a member of the Clarendon Church of Christ in Clarendon.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Estal Louise, on January 26, 1996.

Survivors include two daughters, Jaci McAnear of Clarendon and Tonda Gowdy of Amarillo; one son, Kirby Hatley of Clarendon; one sister, Joanna Haynes of Amarillo; six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

The family requests that memorials be to the Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 364, Clarendon, Texas 79226-0364.

Lloyd McCord, age 96, died Sunday, March 12, 2006, at Anson, Texas.

Services with firefighter honors were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2006, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Norman Rushing, Baptist minister from Childress, officiating. Burial was in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with arrangements by Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc.

McCord was born March 16, 1909, in Howe, Texas, and was a Clarendon resident for more than 66 years. He married Frances Marie Hearn on August 13, 1939, in Groom. He had been a farmer and rancher, worked at a local service station, ran a milk delivery route, and managed a local lumberyard at various times throughout his life before his retirement.

He was a devoted member of the Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department for more than 60 years, having held several offices and was in charge of many projects throughout his membership. He was a former member of the city council and a former member of the Elks Lodge. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, where he had served in various capacities including church treasurer.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances, on January 18, 1997.

He is survived by two daughters, Mary Louise Morrow, and husband, John Tom, of Littlefield, and Sue Hardy of Canyon; one son, Lloyd Lynn McCord, and wife, Jessica, of Hawley, Texas; six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

Pallbearers were T.W. McAnear, Jiggs Mann, Jim Roberts, Ray Pinkerton, Buddy Wootten, and Burl Hollar. Honorary bearers were the Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department Firefighters.

The family requests that memorials be made to the Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 364, Clarendon, Texas 79226-0346.

Shanique Monique Nicole Wilson, age 6, died Friday, March 3, 2006 in Amarillo.

Services were held Saturday, March 11, 2006, at 11 a.m. in the True Church of God in Christ in Clarendon with Elder Jeff Riles, Pastor, officiating. Burial was in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with arrangements by Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc.

Wilson was born December 15, 1999, to LeNettie Wilson in Amarillo, Texas. She departed this life March 3, 2006. She attended Clarendon schools and was a kindergarten student at Hamlet Elementary School at the time of her death.

She was preceded in death by her great grandmother, Stella Alexander; one uncle, Terrance Wilson; and one aunt, Stephanie Wilson.

She leaves to cherish her memory her mother, LeNettie Wilson of Amarillo; two brothers, Terrance Wilson of Clarendon and Christopher Wilson of Amarillo; one sister, TaShana Wilson of Amarillo; her grandmother, Gloria Wilson of Clarendon; her grandfather, Andrew Turner; her great grandfather, Clifford Alexander of Memphis; numerous aunts and uncles; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Trinity Grace Brogdon, beautiful infant daughter of Shawn and Tiffany Brogdon of Canyon, passed from this earth at 1:30 a.m. on February 28, 2006, into the hands of God.  During her precious life, she blessed the hearts of all who knew and loved her.  She will be greatly missed by her parents.

Services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2006, in First Church of Nazarene in Clarendon with the Reverend Bill Hodges, pastor, officiating.  Burial was held in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon by Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc. of Clarendon.

Trinity Grace was born at 8:14 p.m. on February 27, 2006.

She leaves behind her parents; her grandparents, June Corder, Carrie Moss, and Terry Noble, all of Clarendon; one aunt, Cori Hinojosa; four uncles, Devin Noble, Nick Hinojosa, Seth Brogdon, and Josh Noble; great-grandparents, Kitty and Jerry Asher of Lelia Lake, and Jan and Lacy Lee Noble of Pampa; and one special great-uncle, David Moss of Clarendon.  She is welcomed in Heaven by her grandfather, Chuck Brogdon.

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Funeral services for Joane Bullard Leathers, age 78, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2006, at the First Baptist Church in McLean, Texas, with Pastor Kelly Raymond officiating.  Burial will be held in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon under the direction of Bailey-Ware Funeral Home in McLean. 

Mrs. Bullard died March 4, 2006, in McLean.  She was born January 21, 1928, at Lelia Lake, Texas, to Jay and Vera Bullard.  She married Joe Roberts Leathers on December 25, 1943, at Lelia Lake.  They were married 56 years until he passed away in 2000.  She farmed with her husband for many years at Lelia Lake.  She was the church secretary at First Baptist Church in Clarendon, and she also owned a flower shop for a few years.

Survivors include one daughter, Beverly Hood of Savoy, Texas; two sons, Wayne Leathers and wife Amanda of McLean and Joe Lynn Leathers and wife Louise of Panhandle; eight grandchildren: Kelly Warlick, Wes Hood, Brandon Leathers, Jennifer Hardman, David Leathers, Jonathan Leathers, Sarah Leathers, and Anna Leathers; and nine great grandchildren.

Memorials can be made to BSA Hospice, 800 N Sumner, Pampa, Texas 79065