Obituaries

Funeral services for Alma Ruth Hartzog Perkins, age 93, were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2005, in Robertson Chapel of Memories with Rev. Bryan Knowles, Pastor of Community Fellowship Church, officiating.  Burial was held in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mrs. Perkins died Monday, June 13, 2005, in Dallas.  She was born January 22, 1912, in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, to Abner Carl and Harriett Moorman Hartzog.  She lived a wonderful life surrounded by loving family and friends. 

She married Thomas John Perkins on August 29, 1937, at Clarendon.  She was a resident of Clarendon until 1998 when she moved to Cedar Hill, a Dallas suburb. 

Ruth, along with her husband and sister-in-law Grace Parker, owned Parker-Perkins Variety Store in Clarendon for many years.  She was very active in the First Baptist Church and several Clarendon community activities.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on March 16, 1994; a sister, Juanita Wood; and a brother, Harry Hartzog.

Survivors include a daughter, Pam Overstreet of Cedar Hill; a son, Pat Perkins of Scottsdale, Arizona; four grandchildren, Robert Edgar, Champ Hagen, and Hannah Ruth Overstreet all of Cedar Hill and Zanna Perkins of Chico, California; one sister, Alice Johnson of Clarendon; and two brothers, Carl Hartzog of Fort Worth and L.B. Hartzog of Silver City, New Mexico.

Casket bearers were Ferol Shelton, Jerry Green, Scott Martin, and Jim Shadle.

The family suggests memorials to Citizens Cemetery Association in Clarendon.

You can sign the online guest register at www.RobertsonFuneral.com.

Funeral services for Robert Ray Pittman, age 81, were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2005, in the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon with Rev. James Ivy Edwards, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Colorado City, Texas, and Chaplain Chad Horton of Bivins Memorial Nursing Home in Amarillo, officiating.  Burial was held in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon. 

Mr. Pittman died Friday, June 17, 2005, near Clarendon.  He was born February 27, 1924, in Chicota, Texas, to Alvin and Alice McEwin Pittman.  He moved with his family to Donley County in 1925.  He served in the US Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1946.  He married LaRue Shadle on June 30, 1946, in Clarendon.  He retired from ASARCO in 1975 after working there for 29 years.  After his retirement, he developed Tascosa Acres and Chaparral Acres in Amarillo.  He then returned to farming and ranching in Donley County and continued until his death.  He loved to work with livestock and raised champion quarter horses.  He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Amarillo.

He was preceded in death by his father in 1971; his mother in 1991; a brother, Allen Pittman in 1999; and a sister, Ina Fay Phillips in 2001.

Survivors include his wife; one brother, Billy Mac Pittman and wife Ruth of Amarillo; two sisters, Jewell Wood of Green Valley, Arizona, and Christine Bain of Amarillo; two nephews, and seven nieces.

The family suggests memorials to Citizens Cemetery Association, PO Box 669, Clarendon, TX 79226; St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4317 I-40 West, Amarillo; or First United Methodist Church, PO Box 157, Clarendon, TX 79226.

You can sign the online guest book at www.RobertsonFuneral.com.

Funeral services for Robert Ray Pittman, age 81, were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2005, in the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon with Rev. James Ivy Edwards, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Colorado City, Texas, and Chaplain Chad Horton of Bivins Memorial Nursing Home in Amarillo, officiating.  Burial was held in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon. 

Mr. Pittman died Friday, June 17, 2005, near Clarendon.  He was born February 27, 1924, in Chicota, Texas, to Alvin and Alice McEwin Pittman.  He moved with his family to Donley County in 1925.  He served in the US Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1946.  He married LaRue Shadle on June 30, 1946, in Clarendon.  He retired from ASARCO in 1975 after working there for 29 years.  After his retirement, he developed Tascosa Acres and Chaparral Acres in Amarillo.  He then returned to farming and ranching in Donley County and continued until his death.  He loved to work with livestock and raised champion quarter horses.  He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Amarillo.

He was preceded in death by his father in 1971; his mother in 1991; a brother, Allen Pittman in 1999; and a sister, Ina Fay Phillips in 2001.

Survivors include his wife; one brother, Billy Mac Pittman and wife Ruth of Amarillo; two sisters, Jewell Wood of Green Valley, Arizona, and Christine Bain of Amarillo; two nephews, and seven nieces.

The family suggests memorials to Citizens Cemetery Association, PO Box 669, Clarendon, TX 79226; St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4317 I-40 West, Amarillo; or First United Methodist Church, PO Box 157, Clarendon, TX 79226.

You can sign the online guest book at www.RobertsonFuneral.com.

Funeral services for James William “Jake” Driskill, age 91, were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2005, in the First Baptist Church in Claude with Rev. Delbert Serratt of Amarillo and Rev. Jess Little, Pastor, officiating.  Burial was held in Claude Cemetery under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mr. Driskill died Saturday, June 11, 2005, in Anson.  He was born February 17, 1914, in Howe, Texas, and was an Armstrong County resident since 1947.  He married Myrtice Elyda Anderson on August 9, 1941, at Claude.  He was a US Army Veteran of World War II.  He had been a farmer for most of his life and also was a heavy equipment operator for Armstrong County for several years before his retirement.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church and served as a Sunday School teacher for several years and had been a Deacon for more than 30 years. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruby Gentry Driskill; his wife, on February 20, 1984; and by three sisters and two brothers.

Survivors include one daughter, Mary Ellen Campbell and husband Danny of Anson; two sisters, Margie Davis of Granbury and Elsie Nell Dansbee of Early, Texas; one brother, Paul Driskill of Wichita Falls; three grandchildren, Jim Campbell of Abilene, Danella Wheeler of Snyder, and Sarah Bell of Anson; six great grandsons; and one great granddaughter.

Margaret Wells, age 88, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2005, in Beverly Hills, Florida.

She and her husband, Joe, lived at Howardwick and were active in Clarendon activities including First Methodist Church from 1972 until 1992 when they moved back to Pampa.  She was born April 11, 1917.

She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Green of Beverly Hills and Mora Clevenger of Kitchener, Ontario; granddaughters, Valerie Clevenger of Madison, Wisconsin and Allison Clevenger of Leander, Texas; three sisters, and three brothers.

Memorials may be sent to the Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, PO Box 1890, Amarillo, Texas 79174.

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Funeral services for Imogene Merle Bell Bain, age 86, were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2005, in Robertson Chapel of Memories with Rev. Truman Ledbetter officiating.  Burial was held in Citizens Cemetery under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc.

Mrs. Bain died Monday, May 23, 2005, in San Antonio.  She was born October 25, 1918, in Estelline to Shelby Coffee Bell and Willie Elizabeth Boles Bell.  She was raised in Clarendon where she met her future husband, John Elbert Bain, while she was working at Parkers Drug Store.  At the time, he was enlisted in the US Navy, stationed at sea aboard the USS Essex.  They were married in Clarendon on August 5, 1949.  They moved to California and in 1976 from California to Sunray where she lived until 2004.  The last five years, she lived with her daughter in San Antonio.  Prior to her retirement, she worked as an operator for the telephone company in Clarendon as well as a secretary at the Huntington Park Baptist Church in California.  She also served as a WAC in the US Army during World War II.  She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sunray.

She was preceded in death by her husband and by five sisters and six brothers.

Survivors include one daughter, Marsha Aguilar of San Antonio; and four grandchildren, Kathryn, Christopher, Kimberly, and John Michael.

Casket bearers were family members.

Graveside services for Tommy Bolin, age 70, were held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, 2005, at Hillcrest Cemetery in McLean with Sam O’Dell of Amarillo officiating.  Arrangements were under the direction of Bailey-Ware Funeral Home in McLean.

Mr. Bolin was a self-employed bricklayer in the Panhandle area until he retired in 1994.  He was a big sports fan who especially loved baseball and horse races.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Bolin and Wendell Bolin, both of Pampa.

Survivors include three sons, David Bolin and wife Lanita of McLean, Dan Bolin of Hedley, and Rickey Bolin and wife Lisa of Independence, Missouri; two daughters, Nicki Fulfer of McLean and Kim Voss and husband Mike of Pampa; two brothers, Trent Bolin and Ronnie Bolin, both of Texhoma, Oklahoma; four sisters, Billie Bible and Jo Anne Cumbie of Amarillo, Clara Mae Chisum of Canadian, and Linda Bolin of Pampa; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the McLean Volunteer Ambulance and Fire Department in McLean.

Robert E. Garner of Amarillo, age 67, died May 25. Graveside services were held on Saturday, May 28, at Sharp Cemetery in Rockdale. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, May 31 at 2 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church in Amarillo. Dr. Jim Bandkhead and Mr. Max Brown officiated.

Mr. Garner was born December 2, 1937, in Milam County. He graduated from Sharp High School and  received his undergraduate degree at Texas Tech University and his law degree from Baylor University School of Law. His 45-year law practice began in Lubbock, and in 1977 he moved to Amarillo. He was a partner of Whittenburg, Whittenburg, Garner & Stein at the time of his death. He was certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and certified in Civil Trial and Personal Injury Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

In December 2003 he was honored by The Panhandle Trial Lawyers Association as its first recipient of the Temple Houston Award in recognition of his skills and successes as a trial lawyer. During his career Bob Garner represented people of all walks of life and various businesses.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Walden Garner; four children, Synde Garner and Ronald Matschek of Amarillo, Jan Garner Tankersley of Lubbock, Robert Kyle Garner of Amarillo, and Jennifer Garner and Tim Nicholson of Amarillo; eight grandchildren, Carter, Kelsey, Camron, and Casen Matschek, Avrey and Allye Tankersley, Dolan and Margaret Nicholson; and five sisters Mildred Holcomb of Lubbock, Bonnie and Clayton Dark of Lufkin, Helen and Henry Abel of Buckholtz, Martha and Don Garth of Lubbock, and Beverly and Norman Key of Austin.

The family suggests memorials be to the Sharp Cemetery Association, 7949 North FM 487, Rockdale, Texas 76567 or BSA Hospice in care of Olivia’s Angels, P.O. Box 950, Amarillo, Texas 79176-0001.

Memorial services for Randall Lynn Lamberson, 45, of Hedley were held Saturday, May 21, 2005, at the United Methodist Church in Hedley with Rev. Darrell Burton officiating.  Arrangements were under the direction of Hughs Funeral Home in Memphis, Texas.

Mr. Lamberson passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2005 in Hedley.

He was born on November 2, 1959, in Pampa  to Buddy Lamberson and Alma (Alvey) Lamberson.  He graduated from Pampa High School in 1978 and went on to McMurry College and Texas Tech, where he obtained his Bachelor’s of Science degree and later graduated from Methodist School of Nursing in Lubbock with his RN degree.  Randy worked in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Lubbock, then as a nurse in Pampa, Borger, Uvalde, and Houston. 

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred and Lola Mae Alvey.

He is survived by his parents of Hedley; one brother, Mike Lamberson of Stinnett; a sister-in-law, Donna Lamberson of Darrouzett; his grandparents, J.T. and Helen Lamberson of Hedley; his friend and caretaker, Robert Sauceda of Hedley; uncle and aunt, Jim and Beth Alvey of Wheeler; aunt, Freda Morris of Huntsville; uncle and aunt J.T. and Jacki Lamberson of Pasadena, Texas; four nieces, Mikala, Ashley, Landa, and Kalan Lamberson; one nephew, Justin Lamberson; one great nephew, Kyler Lamberson; one great niece, Mykah Lamberson; and several cousins.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to Rev. Darrell Burton, Geneva Mays, and Dr. Mark Drew for their help and care during this time.  They ask that donations be made to Odyssey Hospice and Healthcare of Amarillo, 1000 S. Jefferson, Amarillo, TX 79101.

Funeral services for Milton Lee Havens, age 69, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2005, in Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon with Rev. Bryan Knowles, pastor, officiating.

Burial was held in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., in Clarendon.

Milton was born May 30, 1935, in Dickens, Texas, to Arthur Milton and Sarah Vera Davis Havens and had been a Clarendon resident since 1957.  He married Patsy Earline Hutson on June 5, 1964, at Clarendon. He had worked in the service station business, body shop business, and had farmed much of his life. He had also served in the US Navy. He was a Baptist.

Survivors include his wife, Patsy Havens of Clarendon; one daughter, Regina Gaillard and husband Steve of Texhoma, OK; two sons, John Havens and wife Brandi of Clarendon and Preston Wayne Havens of Snyder, Texas; two brothers, Bob Havens of Clarendon and Gus Havens of Temple, Texas; mother-in-law, Ruth Hutson of Clarendon; two brothers-in-law, Jim Hutson of Clarendon and Kenneth Hutson of Hereford, Texas; six grandchildren, Lane, Shayla, and Will Gaillard of Texhoma,OK, Amanda Havens of Fort Stockton, Texas; Payton and Calder Havens of Clarendon; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and aunts.

The family requests that memorials be to the American Cancer Society or Odyssey Hospice in Amarillo.