Obituaries

Ann Levell Cargill Davis McGuire died on Tuesday, August 2, 2005, at her home in Alpine surrounded by her family and friends.  She was 65.

Ann was born near Rochester, Texas, on December 16, 1939, to Eddie and Ollie Cargill.  Her father, Eddie, a farmer, was also a WWI veteran who adopted the middle name of “Armistice” upon returning home from WWI.  Ann’s mother, Ollie, died the day after Ann was born due to complications following childbirth.  Eddie was unable to care for newborn Ann, so she was raised by Mary Josephine (Josey) Cargill Davis (grandmother) and Fred Inglehardt Davis (uncle) in Rochester, where she graduated from high school in 1958.  Ann was a cheerleader for the Rochester Steers, enjoyed home economics classes, and was active in all social activities.

Ann attended Abilene Christian College and Hardin-Simmons University and earned a Cosmetologists License from the Abilene Beauty College in 1959.  She was married on April 11, 1959 to Douglas Allen McGuire of Rochester.

Ann retired from Sul Ross State University (SRSU) in 2001, after working more than a total of fourteen years for the university Physical Plant and the Wildenthal Memorial Library.  Prior to joining SRSU she worked as a cosmetologist in Abilene until her husband graduated from Hardin-Simmons; County Tax Assessor Collector Assistant for Runnels County Tax Office in Ballinger; secretary and bookkeeper for Wallace Monument Company in Clarendon; and receptionist for Dr. Thomas Coats in Alpine.

Ann is survived by her husband of over 46 years, Douglas Allen McGuire; her two sons Mickey Douglas McGuire and wife Pamela Gomez McGuire of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Bradford Rhea McGuire and wife Karen Roach McGuire of Alpine, Texas; and her sister Wanda Gayle Powers of Pampa, Texas.  She has ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Ann loved working on craft projects, collecting cookbooks, researching the family history, and putting together family scrapbooks. Her faith and love of the Lord sustained her throughout her life.  She was a supporter of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and former President and Gold Star member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary.  A celebration of life is planned at the American Legion Hall in Alpine on Saturday, September 3, 2005, at 6 p.m. All family and friends are invited to attend.

Ann was preceded in death by her grandmother, uncle, mother, father, three sisters and three brothers.

The family encourages everyone to be an organ donor, because Ann was a lung transplant recipient, and asks that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society (PO Box 1140, Alpine, TX 79831), Michael’s Mountain Ministry (PO Box 822, Alpine, TX 79831), or the American Legion, Post 79, Big Bend Unit.

Funeral services for Ruth Fay Molder Mobley, age 75, were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 5, 2005, in Robertson Chapel of Memories with Rev. Bryan Knowles, Pastor of Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon, officiating.  Burial was held in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon  under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc.

Mrs. Mobley died Tuesday, August 2, in Amarillo. She was born August 20, 1929, in Dalhart and was raised in Donley County.  She attended Lelia Lake schools and was the Lelia Lake High School salutatorian in 1947.  She was a resident of Wichita Falls before moving to Amarillo in 1950. She married Luther Edward “Ed” Mobley on June 19, 1949, at Hedley.  She was a homemaker and a member of a non-denominational church.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be missed by her family and friends.  She was a strong and independent woman who enjoyed cooking, sewing, and crocheting.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1995; a son, Donald Mobley in 1982; a daughter, Pat Atkin in 2002; four brothers; and one sister.

Survivors include one son, Michael Mobley of Amarillo; two daughters, Debbie Lomax and Martha Gay Tomlinson, both of Amarillo; six grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

Casket bearers were Chris Lomax, Jason Atkin, Beaux Bell, Gary Mays, John Molder, and David Moss.

The family suggests that memorials be to BSA Hospice in Amarillo.

Funeral services for Jimmy Dale Shults, age 55, were held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 10, 2005, in Robertson Chapel of Memories in Clarendon with Tracy Wayne Richardson, family member, officiating.  Burial was held in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., in Clarendon.

Mr. Shults died Wednesday, July 6, 2005, in San Antonio.  He was born October 15, 1949, to J.D. and Margie Gregory Shults in Hall County, Texas.  He attended schools in Memphis and Hedley.  He served in the US Army as a medic.  He was an expert drilling and completion hand in the oilfield and began his career, which spanned more than 30 years, with Ford Tool Company in Perryton, Texas.  He was Production Superintendent for McDay Energy Corp. at the time of his death.  Mr. Shults always had a positive, can-do attitude with a happy demeanor that spilled over to all those around him.  He could play almost any string instrument by ear and loved to entertain anyone who would listen.  He was a cowboy at heart all of his life and had a deep love for horses, saddles, cattle, farming, a nice row of cotton, and anything else associated with that lifestyle.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Cyndi Peril Shults of San Antonio; a daughter, Shana M. Shults Bailey and husband Bobby of San Antonio; three sons, James Scott Shults and wife Kasina of Odessa, Landry Keith Shults and wife Jessica of San Antonio, and J.T. Shults of Greenwood, Texas; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Sandra Parker of Pasadena and Teresa Shotts of Krum, Texas; a brother, Tracy Wayne Richardson of Del Rio, Texas; aunts and uncles, Jean Baten of Amarillo, Juanita Meador of Vista, California, Cleta and Tom Shults of Clarendon, Clara Hammond of Clarendon, and Ogetha Shults of Clarendon; and numerous friends and business associates.

Funeral services for Jo Dean Trout McFall, age 70, were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 25, 2005, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Norman Rushing, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Childress, officiating. Burial was held in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mrs. McFall died Thursday, July 21, 2005, in Pampa.  She was born November 2, 1934, in Clarendon and was raised in Donley County.  She attended school at Alanreed.  She married Billy Joe McFall on October 12, 1950, at Portales, New Mexico.  She and her husband worked for the RO Ranch and Sitter Ranch before moving to Pampa in 1966.  She was a homemaker and a Methodist.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mayburn and Ella Mae Putman Trout; a brother, Kenneth Trout; and a sister, Elaine Auldridge.

Survivors include her husband, Billy Joe McFall of Pampa; one son, Gary McFall and wife Cheryl of Pampa; three daughters, Donna Waggoner and Scott Simpson of Morton, Diane Pergeson of Pampa, and Danette Powell  and husband John of Fort Worth; two brothers, Bob Trout and wife Cula Joe of Clarendon and Freddie Trout and wife Betty of Fritch; eleven grandchildren: Marty McFall, Kimberly Brandyberry, Chad McFall, Brandi Angeley, Anthony Albus, Chris Wright, Chance Waggoner, Devin Waggoner, Michael Pergeson, Jamie Pergeson, and Randee Powell; and seven great grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials to a favorite charity.

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Funeral services for Jimmy Dale Shults, age 55, were held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 10, 2005, in Robertson Chapel of Memories in Clarendon with Tracy Wayne Richardson, family member, officiating.  Burial was held in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., in Clarendon.

Mr. Shults died Wednesday, July 6, 2005, in San Antonio.  He was born October 15, 1949, to J.D. and Margie Gregory Shults in Hall County, Texas.  He attended schools in Memphis and Hedley.  He served in the US Army as a medic.  He was an expert drilling and completion hand in the oilfield and began his career, which spanned more than 30 years, with Ford Tool Company in Perryton, Texas.  He was Production Superintendent for McDay Energy Corp. at the time of his death.  Mr. Shults always had a positive, can-do attitude with a happy demeanor that spilled over to all those around him.  He could play almost any string instrument by ear and loved to entertain anyone who would listen.  He was a cowboy at heart all of his life and had a deep love for horses, saddles, cattle, farming, a nice row of cotton, and anything else associated with that lifestyle.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Cyndi Peril Shults of San Antonio; a daughter, Shana M. Shults Bailey and husband Bobby of San Antonio; three sons, James Scott Shults and wife Kasina of Odessa, Landry Keith Shults and wife Jessica of San Antonio, and J.T. Shults of Greenwood, Texas; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Sandra Parker of Pasadena and Teresa Shotts of Krum, Texas; a brother, Tracy Wayne Richardson of Del Rio, Texas; aunts and uncles, Jean Baten of Amarillo, Juanita Meador of Vista, California, Cleta and Tom Shults of Clarendon, Clara Hammond of Clarendon, and Ogetha Shults of Clarendon; and numerous friends and business associates.

Funeral services for Willard H. Skelton, age 88, were held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2005, in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Terry Tamplen of Odessa, officiating.  Burial was held at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Masonic Graveside Rites by Clarendon Masonic Lodge #700.  Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mr. Skelton died Saturday, July 2, 2005, in Clarendon.  He was born to Mamie and Luther Skelton on October 7, 1916.  He married Frances Sanford on July 30, 1937.  Willard served in the Medical Corps of the US Navy and was stationed in San Diego, California.  After discharge, he traveled the Panhandle for 30 years for Bennets Printing Company of Dallas.  He never forgot a customer and looked forward to seeing each of them.  He loved people.  Mr. Skelton joined the First United Methodist Church in 1924.  He greeted everyone who entered the south door each Sunday, was an usher, and was appointed to many committees.  He and his wife organized the Fellowship Sunday School Class in 1977 and it is still very active.  Mr. Skelton was an election judge for 35 years and was active in local politics.  He was a director of the Saints’ Roost Museum for 20 years.  He served on the school board, was a city commissioner, on the library board, a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and was selected as Pioneer Man of the Year.  He joined the Masonic Lodge at the age of 22, was Past Master, and served as secretary for 15 years.  He had received the Golden Trowel Award.  He loved to travel and play golf.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Durwood, Cecil, and Fred; and one granddaughter, Graham Davidson of Vermont.

Survivors include his wife, Frances of Clarendon; two daughters, Paula Odom and husband Gene of Aledo and Candace Scarborough and husband Charles of Abilene; one son, Sanford K. Skelton of Austin; one brother, Bob Skelton of Amarillo; one nephew, Durwood Skelton of Midland; ten grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

The family suggests memorials be to the Saints’ Roost Museum or the First United Methodist Church, both in Clarendon.

Funeral services for Wesley William Braddock, age 86, were held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2005, in Robertson Chapel of Memories in Clarendon with Rev. John Westman, Pastor of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Pampa, officiating. Burial was held in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc.

Mr. Braddock died Thursday, June 23, 2005, in Pampa.  He was born October 2, 1918, in Cooper, Texas, and had lived in Clarendon most of his life before moving to Pampa two years ago.  He married Doris Winniefred Ing in May 1949 at Las Cruces, New Mexico.  He had worked in the pipeline construction business for much of his life before his retirement.  He was a US Army Veteran of World War II and was a member of Clarendon VFW Post 7782.  He was also a member of Pipeliners Union 798 and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Clarendon.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Steven Keith Braddock and Robert Wayne Braddock.

Survivors include his wife, Doris of Pampa; one son, Dennis Braddock of Amarillo; two daughters, Pat Ford and husband Ben of Pampa and Dorothy Hahn and husband Scott of Canyon; one sister, Bobbie Gilchrist of Tuttle, Oklahoma; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

Graveside services for Rev. George E. Knight, age 93, were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 27, 2005, at Fairview Cemetery in Pampa with Rev. Leland Lewis, pastor of First Assembly of God, officiating.  Arrangements were under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa.

Rev. Knight died Friday, June 24, 2005, in Clarendon.  He was born on December 2, 1911, in Tulia and was a former longtime resident of Pampa before moving to Clarendon four years ago.  He married Velma May Prichard on September 9, 1934, in Canyon.  She preceded him in death on June 19, 2004.  He was a market manager for Ideal Food Stores for 30 years before retiring. He also pastored Assembly of God churches in White Deer and Briscoe for many years.

Survivors include two sons, Ellis Knight and wife Dianna of Howardwick and Leland Knight and wife Shirley of Gallup, New Mexico; a sister, Elsie Reuseau of Tulia; four grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

Memorials can be made to the First Assembly of God, 500 S. Cuyler, Pampa, TX 79065.

Funeral services for C.I. “Peck” Pettit, age 81, were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2005, in the Community Fellowship Church with Rev. Bryan Knowles, Pastor, officiating.  Burial was held at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon with Masonic Graveside rites by Clarendon Lodge #700.

Mr. Pettit died Thursday, June 23, 2005, in Howardwick.  He was born November 23, 1923, in Babs Switch, Oklahoma, and was an Amarillo resident for 32 years before moving to Howardwick in 1981.  He married Margaret Ann Carlson on April 23, 1949, in Round Rock, Texas.  He retired from Western Electric/ATT as an installer after 35 years.  He was an US Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II, where he flew a B-17 Bomber.  He was Past Master of Clarendon Masonic Lodge #700, Past Worthy Patron of Clarendon Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 6, a retired Howardwick Volunteer Firefighter, and served for six years on the Howardwick City Council.  He was a member of the Howardwick Friendship Club and a telephone company pioneer member.  He was a member of the Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Winnie Nola Walker Pettit in 1934 and his father Levi Edward Pettit in 1964.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret of Howardwick; one son, Larry Pettit of Nashville, Tennessee; three brothers, Rev. Max Pettit and wife Dorothy of El Paso, Glenn Pettit of Lubbock, and Bill Pettit and wife Betty of Santa Fe, Texas; three grandchildren, Larinda Brown of Clarendon, Tim Pettit of Tyler, and Marteka Pettit of Clovis, New Mexico; and three great grandchildren, Audrey Jones, Hadley Jones, and Shaydee Brown, all of Clarendon.

Casket bearers were all members of the Clarendon Masonic Lodge #700.

The family requests that memorials be to Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon.

Tommy Gene Chadwick, age 29, of Wellington died Friday, June 10, 2005.

No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are by Adams Funeral Home.

Mr. Chadwick was born October 16, 1975, in Memphis to C.L. Chadwick and Mary Parker Chadwick. He married Nichelle Fawn Suber on August 12, 1995, in Tulia.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Cameron Chadwick of Wellington; a daughter, Chelsey Kay Chadwick of Wellington; two brothers, Charles Chadwick of Wellington and Billy Chadwick of Clarendon; and a sister, Helen Fowler of Wellington.