Obituaries

Graveside services for Theron Wayne Holland, age 72, were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 25, 2005, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Rev. Bryan Knowles, Pastor of Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon, officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mr. Holland died Wednesday, September 21, 2005, in Amarillo. He was born to William Howard Holland and Clara Eleanor Beavers Holland in Amarillo on June 5, 1933.  He married Velma Evone Heathington on December 6, 1948, when he was 15 and she was 16 years old.  They were together for 56 years.  After 55 years of marriage, they learned that they were 6th cousins, descendants of Thomas Camp III.  Mr. Holland lost his father to a lightening strike when he was six years old.  He was the middle son of five brothers.  He had to go to work at age ten to help support his younger brothers.  He worked in a hatchery, grocery stores, as a farm hand, and as an adult he was a farmer, delivered fright, was a warehouse manager, and for almost 40 years was a salesman in electrical supplies.  He worked for Cummins Supply Co. in Amarillo; C.B. Anderson Electric in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Southwest Electric in Oklahoma City; and when he retired in 1998, he was with Techline, Inc. in Amarillo. He traveled the Texas Panhandle, western Oklahoma, southern Kansas, eastern New Mexico, and eastern Colorado.  He made many good friends among his customers, who valued him for his honesty and dependability, for his friendly face, his cheery smile, and the thousands of doughnuts he brought with him over the years.  He was always ready to go the extra mile for his friends and his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Holland and Eleanor Holland Martin; his brothers Harold Leon Holland, Garland Lonzo Holland, and Murle Howard Holland.

Survivors include his wife of 56½ years; three sons, David Theron Holland and wife Mary Markey of Omaha, Nebraska; John Mitchell Holland and wife Freda White Holland and Jerry Dunn Holland of Clarendon; two daughters, Laura Lisa Holland of Iowa Park and Nancy Leann Holland Lee and husband Richard of Carrollton; 13 grandchildren: Lisa Jean Holland Lafnear, Christopher Dunn Holland, Patricia Evone Holland, Amanda Leann William Willoughby, Mary Ann Holland Kenney, Shelly Kay Holland Blum, Lauren Rena Williams, Sara Michele Holland, Alana Austin Williams, Mark Wayen Holland, Ashley Nichole Holland, Morgan John Holland, and Gabriel Theron Holland; four step grandchildren, Amanda Lee, Michelle Lee, Preston Lee, and Victoria “Tori” Meeks; six great grandchildren, Beau Yarman, Emilee Blum, BreeAnn Lafnear, Carly Blum, John Francis Alexander “Jack” Kenny, and Kaleb Mitchell Blum; and one step great grandchild, Keyaira Kellie; one brother, Bob Holland of Amarillo; and his very dear friend of many years, Carl Williams of Kingfisher, Oklahoma.

Casket bearers were Gary Shields, Jim Owens, Doug Kidd, Chris Holland, Mark Holland, and Dustin Blum.

The family requests that memorials be to the Children’s Rehabilitation Center, 1250 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106.

Graveside services for Wanda Shirley Partlow, age 68, were held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2005, in King Cemetery in Alma, Arkansas.  Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mrs. Partlow died Thursday, September 22, 2005, in Clarendon.  She was born June 27, 1937, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and married J.L. Partlow on June 12, 1951, in Dardanell, Arkansas.  After their marriage, they moved to Texas and have resided in Texas the rest of their lives.  She was a homemaker and a member of the Martin Baptist Church in Clarendon.

She was preceded in death by her husband on February 14, 2001.

Survivors include one daughter, Pam Oldham and husband Mike of Howardwick; two sons, James Partlow of Roswell, New Mexico, and Joe Partlow of Lubbock; seven grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

Memorial services for Annell “Nelly” Owens Stokes, age 67, were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2005, at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel in Pampa, with Rev. Charles Lowry, pastor of the Cross Point Baptist Church, officiating.  Arrangements were under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa.

Mrs. Stokes died Monday, September 19, 2005, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  She was born June 9, 1938, in Clarendon.  She married Alvin Ray “Stokey” Stokes, I, on December 4, 1955.  She had been a resident of Pampa for 41 years.  She was a mother and homemaker, rearing four children until entering the work force in 1973.  From 1973 until 1993, she enjoyed her career as a cashier with Gibson Discount, Ideals Groceries, and Franks Groceries, where she met her wonderful lifelong friends.  In 1993, she started a second career in the medical field with Pampa Regional Medical Center, retiring in 2003.

She was preceded in death by a son, Alvin Ray Stokes, II; three brothers, Jack Owens, James Owens, and Don Owens; one sister, Glenda McAlister; and parents, Ida Velma and Charlie Byron Owens.

Survivors include her husband: Alvin Ray Stokes, I, of Pampa: three daughters, Pattie Herrin and husband Tony of Cleveland, Texas; Brenda Gardner and husband Bill of Pampa; and Lesa Mooney and husband Gary of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; three sisters, Peggy Harrell of Ballinger, Charline Reynolds of Amarillo, and Pat McAnear of Clarendon; 11 grandchildren, Alvin Ray “Tre” Stokes, III, Johnny D. Aufleger, and Joshua L. Brack, all of Pampa; Joseph E. Aufleger of Camp Pendleton, California; Michael M. “Chi” Brack of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; Gabriel N. “Gabe” Brack of Kuwait; Holly Nachole Mills of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Amy Lea Trimble of Stillwater, Oklahoma; Cleta Annell “Nelly” Stith of Chandler, Oklahoma; Marinda Elizabeth Mooney and Heather Nacole Mooney, both of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; and three great grandchildren, Kaittlynne Aufleger Porter of Lefors, Kellan Stokes and Callyer Stokes, both of Pampa.

Funeral services for Lonnie Odell “Bill” Cornell, age 79, were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2005, in the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Bryan Knowles, Pastor of the Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon officiating.  Burial was held in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mr. Cornell died Wednesday, September 14, 2005, in Amarillo.  He was born September 20, 1925, in Paducah, Texas, and was a former long-time resident of Clarendon.  He had lived in Midland for several years before moving to Memphis approximately 25 years ago.  He was a law enforcement officer most of his life before his retirement and was a member of the Texas Sheriffs Association.  He was a member of the Clarendon Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 6 and was a Methodist.

Survivors include two daughters, Carol Waldrop and husband Tommy of Shamrock and Dianne Brunson and husband David of Muleshoe; one brother, C.W. “Dude” Cornell of Clarendon; three sisters, Erma Franks of Tulia, Wanda Campbell of Liberal, Kansas, and Lorene Kirkland of Amarillo; four grandchildren, Colby and Crystal Waldrop of Ackerly; Jade and Zak Cottrell of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Derek Brunson of Lubbock; and Dustin Brunson of Lubbock; and three great grandchildren, Grayson Waldrop of Ackerly and Britton and Jace Cottrell of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Casket bearers were Tommy Waldrop, David Brunson, Colby Waldrop, Derek Brunson, and Bill Cornell.

Funeral services for Paul Boyd Davis, age 59, were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2005, in Robertson Chapel of Memories with Steve Cook of Clarendon officiating.  Burial was held in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc, of Clarendon.

Mr. Davis died Thursday, September 15, 2005, in Clarendon.  He was born December 5, 1945, in Abilene and was an Amarillo resident before moving to Clarendon five years ago.  He married Jimmie Marie Tomlinson on June 20, 1977, at Stamford.  He was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.  He had worked most of his life in law enforcement with the State Police and various other agencies.  He was a Methodist.

Survivors include his wife, Marie Davis of Clarendon; four sons, Gene Tomlinson of Abilene; Christopher Davis of Carson City, Nevada; Jon Davis of Clarendon; and Matthew North of Carrolton; two daughters, Sarah Elizabeth Davis of Foley, Alabama, and Shana North of Carrolton; two brothers; one sister; three grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

Casket bearers were Dale Adams, Edward McKinney, James Turner, Lyn McKinney, Jon Davis, and Chris Davis.

Funeral services for John Winfield “Blackie” Hartwick, Jr., age 92, were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2005, in the Clarendon Church of Christ with Max McClendon, Pastor of the Shamrock Church of Christ, and Eddie Stegal, Pastor, officiating.  Burial was held in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mr. Hartwick died Tuesday, September 13, 2005, in Clarendon.  He was born September 5, 1913, in Chilton, Texas, and was a resident of Lubbock for several years before moving to Clarendon in 1975.  He married Nora Grigg on May 22, 1938, at Houston.  He was a pipeline construction supervisor for Houston Construction Co. for much of his life before his retirement.  He was a friendly person who never met a stranger.  He was a member of a pipeliners union for 55 years and was a member of the Clarendon Church of Christ where he had served as a deacon.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Winfield Hartwick.

Survivors include his wife, Nora of Clarendon; a daughter, Sarah Jane McClendon of Shamrock; one son, George Larry Hartwick of Longview, Washington; one brother, Donald Gene Hartwick of Beaumont; two sisters, Maxine Terry of Henessey, Oklahoma, and Barbara Bond of Beaumont; 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

The family requests memorials be made to the Children’s Home of Lubbock, PO Box 2824, Lubbock, Texas 79408.

Funeral services for Melville Mills, age 95, were held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 19, 2005, in Robertson Chapel of Memories, with Rev. Melvin Turner, retired Methodist minister from Wichita Falls, officiating.  Burial was held in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mr. Mills died Friday, September 16, 2005, in Claude.  He was born August 20, 1910, in Vera, Texas.  He married Ruth Geneva Wallace on June 14, 1936, at Wichita Falls.  He served in the US Army during World War II and moved to Amarillo in 1943.  Mel retired from Panhandle Fruit Co. after 27 years.  He and Ruth built a home and moved to Howardwick in 1970.  He was a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon.  He and his wife were organizers of the Donley County Senior Citizens Center in Clarendon.  He was a loving husband and father.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth; one son, Ray Mills of Dallas; and one daughter, Sharon Thomas of Clarendon.

Casket bearers were Robert Waggoner, Bob Kidd, Doug Lowe, Gerald Mulanax, Mike Butts, and Billy Woods.  Honorary bearers were the Skelton Sunday School Class.

Bobby Joe Myers, 73, of Clarendon passed away September 17, 2005, in Amarillo, Texas.  Graveside services were held on Sunday, September 18, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Bro. Bryan Knowles officiating.

Mr. Myers was born May 13, 1932, to Dewey and Ida Myers in Brice, Texas.  He married Nadine Hancock on August 16, 1950, in Memphis, Texas.  Mr. Myers was a retired commercial building contractor.  He was also the previous owner of Myers-Long Funeral Directors.  Mr. Myers was a member of the First Christian Church of Clarendon.

Survivors include his wife, Nadine, of Clarendon; two daughters, Cindy Myers of Clarendon and Joni Chancellor of McKinney; one son, Dewey Bob Myers of Dallas; three grandchildren, Doshia Chaison-Holt of Clarendon, Kathryn Myers of Dallas, and John Preston Myers of Clarendon; and one great grandchild, Marlee Jane Barbee of Clarendon.

Funeral services for Allena Nelson, age 78, of Dimmitt, were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 19, 2005, in the First Baptist Church in Dimmitt with Rev. Howard Rhodes, pastor, and Rev. Bryan Knowles of Clarendon, officiating.  Burial was held at Westlawn Memorial Cemetery in Dimmitt under the direction of Foskey-Lilley-McGill of Dimmitt.

Mrs. Nelson died September 17, 2005, in Dimmitt.  She was born December 16, 1926, in Acme, Texas.  She married R.O. Nelson, Jr. on August 11, 1947, in Abilene.  He preceded her in death on September 4, 1998.  She graduated from Childress High School and attended Draughn’s Business College in Wichita Falls.  She moved to Dimmitt in 1955 from Newlin, Texas.  In 1969, she moved to Clarendon where they farmed.  She returned to live in Dimmitt in 2000.   She was a homemaker and was always active in her church. She was a Baptist.  Allena loved gardening and was an avid sports fan.  She was a very competitive card and domino player.

She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Jay Nelson on September 3, 1987; her parents, Ben and Hazel Wallace; one brother, Garland Wallace; and two sisters, Ivy McAlister and Dee McDonald.

Survivors include one son, George and Vicki Nelson of Dimmitt; one daughter, Jean Petty of Lubbock; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and one sister, Lavon Hall of Plainview.

Funeral services for C.E. Welch, age 80, of Hedley were held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21, 2005, in the Calvary Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Rob Seale, Pastor; Rev. Chris Downer of Slaton; and Rev. Robert Shields, family member of Mr. Welch, officiating.  Burial was held in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mr. Welch died Monday, September 19, 2005, in Amarillo.  He was born March 28, 1925, in Wellington.  He was a Clarendon resident from 1973 until 2000 when he moved to Hedley.  He and his wife had been residents of the Hudson House in Claude since May.  He married Helen Louise Shields on December 11, 1948, in Wellington.  He was a US Army Veteran of World War II.  He retired from the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation after several years and had also been a farmer.  He served approximately 15 years as a director with Hocheim Insurance Company.  He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Clarendon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and one sister.

Survivors include his wife, Helen of Claude; one son, Tex Welch and wife Terri of Amarillo; one brother, William W. Welch of Dallas; and several nieces and nephews.