Obituaries

Joe Wesley Don Hall went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday February 24, 2022.

Services were held on Sunday, February 27, 2022 in First Assembly of God Church in Clarendon. Burial followed in Citizens Cemetery.

Arrangement are under the direction Robertson Funeral Director Clarendon.

Donnie was born March 23, 1941, to the home of George William Hall and Willie Mozell Rogers in Wood County, Texas.

Before his first birthday the family moved to Clarendon where Donnie would call home.

On May 2, 1969, he married Cleta Mae Strawbridge and they enjoyed 53 wonderful years together.

Donnie spent most of his life as a working cowboy, but also spent time as a welder and a truck driver. But the calling to be a cowboy was always his passion. He worked several ranches around the Panhandle, but the Lewis Ranches in Clarendon was his home for 19 years. Once he had hung up his spurs at the ripe age of 70, he decided to see the country on the back of a Harley. Ironically his favorite mount was a horse named Harley.

His greatest passion; however, was loving and serving Jesus. Donnie loved playing his guitar and singing in church. He taught Sunday School and Bible classes.

Music was a valuable part of his life. He truly enjoyed getting together with his friends to play and sing anytime the opportunity arose. He also served as a Donley County Commissioner for 16 years.
Donnie was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Vanetta Carol Hall and brother Marvin Ray Hall.

He is survived by his wife Cleta; brother Perry Michael Hall and wife Loyce; four sons – Buddy Joe Hall and wife Shawn, Shannon Odell Hall and wife Rhonda, William Shane Hall and wife Hollie,  and Timothy Don Hall and wife Stacie; eight grandchildren – Ryan Hall and wife Tori, Lyndsey K’Dawn Pippin and husband Carl, Whitney Hall, Kadee Belle Hall, Dakota Jo Hall, Dillon Hall, Jolie Hall, and Keaslie Hall; three great grandchildren – Roxie Mae Hall, Jaxson Don Hall, and Amelia Jo Hall; and a whole host of other family, friends, and brothers and sisters in Christ.

Donnie’s legacy was living a life that exemplified Christ and strived to bring others to know The Lord. His life itself was a witness to everyone who knew him and he freely gave his testimony to anyone he encountered. His final words were, “Oh, my Jesus my Jesus.”

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The First Assembly of God Clarendon or Pleasant Hills Children’s Home PO Box 1177 Fairfield, Tx 75840

Mary Ellen Castner, 98, of Hobbs, New Mexico, formerly of Lelia Lake and Clarendon, went to her eternal home on Thursday, February 24, 2022.

Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 28, 2022, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Bro. Anthony Knowles officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mary was born July 17, 1923, in Van Zant County, Texas, to Euley and Merle Henderson. She married Ronald Castner and they were blessed with four daughters, Carolyn and Lyndel Moffett of Hobbs, NM, Judy Castner of Amarillo, Jeanie Lauderdale of Amarillo, and Cathy and David McDaniel of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas; five precious grandchildren, Bud and Diana Courtney of St. Cloud, Flordia, Cindy and David Sadler of Hobbs, New Mexico, Shannon Longan of Amarillo, Shauna and Jr. Boltz of Canyon, and Katrina and Bennie Holcomb of Denison, Texas; seven very special great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.

She was Postmaster at the Lelia Lake post office for many years until her retirement. Mary was a member of United Methodist Church in Lelia Lake, and later attended First Baptist Church in Clarendon.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald, in 1992; her parents; one brother, Andrew Henderson; and two sisters, Opal Milner and Ida Smith.

Rest in peace our beloved Mama and Grannie beside our beloved Daddy and Papa.

The family requests any memorials be sent to Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Robert (Robin) James Harmon of Hedley, Texas, was born June 7, 1945, to Lollabelle and R.J. Harmon in Matador. He passed away in his home on February 24,2022.

Graveside Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Robin attended school at Quitaque High School. Then attended Clarendon College for two years. He then went into the United States Army and became a Military Police. While in the Army he served two years in Vietnam. Robin earned several medals while enlisted. He received Sharp Shooter; National Defense Medal; Vietnam Service Medal as well. After leaving the Army he returned to Texas and went to Texas Tech for one year. He became employed with the County Extension Office for several years. After that time Robin went and worked at Panhandle Compress where his father has worked for many years. Upon leaving the Compress, Robin served many years working for the USDA as an Inspector.

He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great grandfather.
Robin was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Rhonda Langdon, a son Dusty Allen, and grandson Zachary Chapman.

He is survived by his wife Shirley Shields Harmon of 29 years of the home, a son Robby Harmon of Richman Texas, a daughter Traci Barr and Husband John of Glen Mills Pennsylvania, Tony and Jennifer Floyd of Hedley , Kandy and Denny Pounds of Guthrie . Sandy and Natalie Baca of Aztec, New Mexico,Brother Rex and Elaine Harmon of Quitaque, brother-in- law Danny Shields and Mary of Goodnight, sister-in-law James and Nancy Mahaffey of Amarillo, and Johnny and Jerry Robinson of Breckenridge, 29 grandkids, 25 great grandkids as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Any donation would greatly be appreciated to the Epilepsy Foundation or the Wounded Worriers Association.

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Beverly Ann Sell died peacefully at her home in Clarendon, Texas on February 26,2022 with her family at her side.

Memorial services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. Bobby Ellerbrook, officiating. Private family burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Amarillo.

Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Ann was born on July 29,1937, in Gage Oklahoma to Fred and Dorthy Burrow. She married Darle J. Sell on May 31, 1955, Darle preceded her in death on April 15, 1985.

She is survived by her son Dennis Sell of Howardwick and son Steve Sell and wife Robin of Clarendon; grandsons Drew Sell and wife Kayla of Amarillo, Bradley and wife Allison of Plainview, , and Jonah Sell of Lubbock; and two great grandchildren and Bubba, her pride and joy overgrown lap dog.

She retired from the Pantex Plant and worked part time at the Donley County Sheriff Department as a dispatcher and jailer and was very active in various ministries.

In lieu of flowers, donations to her favorite charities Christ’s Kids of Clarendon, Donley County Senior Citizens, and Voice of the Martyrs would be appreciated.

Euna Eutiva “Tiva” Boyett Jackson, of Howardwick passed away February 17, 2022.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 25, 2022, with Rev. Lance Wood officiating at First Baptist Church in Clarendon, Texas. Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

She was born September 1934 to Roy and Euna Meeks in Waurika, Oklahoma. She graduated from Amarillo High School May 1951.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father; sisters, Jo Austin and Lou Lynch; brother, Jimmy Meeks and husband, Lee Jackson.

She is survived by two sons, Bobby Boyett and wife Jane and Tim Boyett; her step son, Gary Jackson and wife Debbie; step daughter, Trisha Horton and husband Craig; six grandkids; and 4 great grandkids.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to Donley County Senior Citizens in Clarendon.

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Patsy Earline Havens, 75, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 18, 2022, in Liberal, KS after a long battle with kidney disease. Patsy was the first child born to Freddie Lawrence Hutson and Ollie Ruth (Fowler) on January 2, 1947 in Borger, Texas. She attended schools in Lelia Lake and Clarendon and lived most of her life in Donley County.

Patsy married the love of her life, Milton Lee Havens, on June 5, 1964, in Clarendon. They were married just short of 42 years before Milton passed away in May of 2005. Three children were born of this union: Preston, Regina, and John.

Patsy loved working alongside Milton in their lawn care business. She had an avid love and knowledge for flowers and old cars. She could identify any older car you would pass on the highway. Patsy worked as a waitress at various restaurants in Clarendon. She was involved in the Red Hat Society and the Rebekah Lodge in her later years, and enjoyed many friendships through those clubs.

Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Ruth Hutson, her husband Milton, brother Jimmy Hutson, brother-in-law Gus Havens, sisters-in-law Connie Havens and Lois Hutson, and great-grandson, Rip Maverick Gaillard.

Patsy is survived by her children, Preston Havens of Clarendon, Regina Gaillard and husband Steve, of Texhoma, OK, and John Havens and wife Brandi of Clarendon. She had 7 grandchildren: Amanda Stephan, Lane Gaillard (Corrine), Will Gaillard, Shayla Gaillard, Payton Havens, Calder Havens, and Addison Havens, and brother Shorty Hutson, brother in law Bob Havens and sister in law Lois Havens, as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon on Monday, February 21.

Memorials may be made to Donley County Senior Citizen Center, 115 E. 114th St, Clarendon, TX 79226.
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Grett Betts, 58, of Clarendon died Friday, February 11, 2022, in Clarendon.

Services were held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon. Graveside services with Masonic Rites followed at Memorial Park Cemetery in Vega.

Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Grett was born October 28, 1963, in Hereford. He graduated from High School in Vega in 1982 and graduated from Clarendon College with an Associate’s in General Studies in 1984. Grett retired from the State of Texas in 2014 after 23 years of service. Grett worked for the City of Clarendon as the Animal Control / Code Enforcement Officer and saved several hundred dogs from euthanasia by working with PAWS in Pampa and local volunteers and fosters.

Grett married Miranda J. Holt from Quanah on August 12, 2015, in Hedley. They have four dogs, Murphy, Andy, Romeo and Lucious. (Andy and Romeo were two of his rescues from the city.)

Grett was also a Master Mason and Khiva Shriner for over 30 years.

He was preceded in death by his father: Horace “Butch” Betts; grandmother: Viola Betts; and grandfather: Horace “Pappy” Betts

He is survived by his wife,Miranda J. Betts (Holt) from Quanah; mother, Jerry Jane Betts; sisters, Dania Farah, Sheryl Neddermeyer; son, Will Betts; daughter, Brandi Wann; grandchildren, Maloree Wann, Hunter Wann, Mac Wann, and Raleigh Wann; nieces and nephews, Matthew Farah, Ashton Farah, Josh Neddermeyer, Hailey Neddermeyer, Landon Neddermeyer, Hannah Neddermeyer, and Marie Talinde.

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Judy Pitts Cruse passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the age of 72.

Services were held at Turkey Church of Christ on Saturday, February 5, 2022, with Bro. Gerald Bedwell and Bro. Hugh Miller officiating. Graveside services will follow at Flomot Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Judy was born September 1, 1949, in Matador, Texas to Douglas Pitts, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Bryan Pitts. She married the love of her life, Donnie Ray Cruse, in Matador on October 4, 1968. The couple lived in College Station, Slaton, Lubbock, and Plainview before moving back to Flomot in 1978. She prioritized being a Christian above everything and was a member of the Flomot Church of Christ for most of her life. Her passion was serving God, serving her family, and, as a nurse, serving her patients. Her hobbies included gardening, needlework, and especially attending any activities in which her grandchildren were involved.

Judy has five children: Regina and her husband, Chad Seward of Goldthwaite, Brand and his wife Jodi Cruse of Turkey, Chancy and his wife Christie Cruse of Clarendon, Roegan and his wife Carol Cruse of Flomot, and Talon and his wife Chris Cruse of Flomot. She has twelve grandchildren: Allison and husband Aris Shelton, Quaid and wife Shyana Seward, Macy Seward; Branson, Baylor, and Brayson Cruse; Zane Cruse; Ashley and husband Victor Pastrana, Bradley Alred, and Brock Taylor; Colton and Audrey Cruse. She has three great grandchildren: Hayden and Harper Pastrana; and Reece Shelton.
Judy is also survived by her sister Lou and husband Billy Cogsdil, her brother Kenneth and wife Tami Pitts, her brother Don and wife Paulette Pitts; many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her father, Douglas Pitts Jr, her mother, Mary Elizabeth Pitts, and her husband, Donnie Ray Cruse.

The family requests donations be made to Flomot Fire Department or Flomot Cemetery Association.

Barbara Lea Hewett, 83, of Clarendon passed away on February 1, 2022, at her home.

Funeral services were held on Monday, February 7, 2022, at Robertson Saints Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. Bill Hodges and Chuck Robertson, officiating. Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Barbara Lea (Jacobs) Hewett was born on November 17, 1938, in Clarendon to Alton and Alma Winnell Talley Jacobs. Barbara was a resident of Clarendon most of her life. She married Bobby Glen Hewett on October 19, 1962, and worked side by side with him managing Allsup’s for a number of years.

Barbara was a woman of great faith. She was a long-time member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Clarendon. Barbara was a prayer warrior and demonstrated her faith through her kind and nurturing spirit. She enjoyed gardening and cooking for her family. Barbara was better known as Granny by all, and she deeply loved her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bobby Glen Hewett; son, Robert Douglas Hewett; sister, Bettie Phillips and husband, Donnie; grandchildren, Sean Campbell and Brittany Campbell; niece, Tambra Phillips and nephew, Todd Phillips.

Barbara is survived by two sons, Darren Hewett and Jeffrey Hewett, both of Clarendon; two daughters, LaDonna Burkett and husband, Stephen, of Garland, and Cindy Mills and husband, Charlie, of Howardwick; sister, Gale Putnam and husband, Butch, of Jonesboro; four grandchildren, Trisha Chambless and husband, Deston, Kae Lea Hewett, Jacob Hewett, and Nolan Burkett; two great-grandchildren, Delaney and Jetson Chambless; one niece, Shonda Cummins; three nephews, Jason Putnam, Aaron Putnam, and Michael Putnam; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the First Church of the Nazarene, PO Box 790, Clarendon, TX, 79226; The Gideons International, PO Box 2304, Amarillo, TX, 79105; or Donley County Senior Citizens, Drawer B, Clarendon, TX, 79226.

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Altha Kay Miller, 78, of Brownwood, Texas, passed away on February 2, 2022 in Brownwood.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Robertson Saints Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Todd King, officiating. Burial will follow in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley.

Altha Kay (Brown) Miller was born on October 23, 1943, in Hedley, to Roy and Juanita Bramblett Brown. Altha was a resident of Brownwood for 20 years, and she was a member of the High Mesa Cowboy Church. She raised three children, and she loved cooking for them. Altha deeply loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them while making memories at family gatherings. Altha also enjoyed going to the casino.

Altha is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her son, Sid Ketchum and wife, Tammy Robinson, of Brownwood, Texas; two daughters, Sarah Chitwood of Brownwood, Texas, and Judy Garrison and husband, Mack, of Amarillo; two brothers, John Brown of May, Texas, and Roy Brown and wife, Sharon, of Amarillo; three sisters, Marie Norton of Amarillo, Helen Ford of Clarendon, and Gracie Burkhalter of Oklahoma City; 14 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

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