Obituaries

Susan Henson, a lifetime resident of Clarendon, 70 years young passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones after battling cancer.

Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Stephania Gilkey, pastor, and Rev. Kirk Watson, pastor of Panhandle Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

She married her high school sweetheart, Wes Henson, on September 17th, 1970 in Denton, Texas. She wore many hats throughout her lifetime. She started as a cosmetologist, then joined the family business where she worked for many years before becoming the dietary supervisor at the nursing home, and her most recent happiest moments were greeting all the worldly travelers that came through the Best Western here in Clarendon.

She was a woman of many talents. Her passion was cooking and trying new recipes. Any and everyone was welcome at her table. She fully enjoyed doing anything creative from sewing, needlepoint, painting and many more. She loved to help others. Her favorite and most endearing role was one of wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt. Her favorite place was in her home surrounded by her friends and family.

Susan was preceded in death by; her parents; a brother, Don McAnear; and a grandchild, Grady Henson. She is survived by her husband, Wesley Henson of Clarendon, a son, Jeffrey Henson of Clarendon; a daughter, Suzzette Williams and husband Myles of Frisco; a sister, Deanna McCleskey of Denton; three grandchildren, Shelbie Germany, Copeland Williams, Emmalyn Henson; three great grandchildren Hailey Germany, Braxton Germany, and Layken Germany.

Family request memorials to be made to The First United Methodist Church PO Box 157 Clarendon, Texas 79226.

 

J.T. “Tack” Moreland, 93, of Lowell, Arkansas died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Services were held on December 20, 2021, in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Masonic Rites by Clarendon Masonic Lodge. Private burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
J.T. “Tack” Moreland or “Papaw” to his great grandsons, was a proud mason, hardworking business man who served in the US Navy during World War II on the USS Fall River. He raised two sons with his wife of 72 years, Bernese Moreland. He ran a chain of gas stations, and was a regional distributor for Speedy Mart. He enjoyed hunting with his grandkids and going to the lake. Fishing and hunting with his friend, Dean Garmin. Tack and Bernese loved to travel all over. Too many places to name their favorite trips. More recently, he enjoyed the simpler things. He enjoyed having his Dr. Pepper’s, Hershey bars, watching Jeopardy, and learning how to play Xbox games with his great grandsons.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his sons, Ernest Meral Moreland and John Thomas Moreland; and several brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Susie “Bernese” Moreland; 3 grandsons, Jason Moreland wife Tory, Eric Moreland and wife Dawn, and Dagon Moreland and wife Melissa; his great grandsons, Hayden, Hunter, Wyatt, and Marshall; and several nieces and nephews.

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Don McQuien, 69, of Howardwick died Saturday, December 18, 2021, in Amarillo.

Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the Clarendon Country Club with Greta Byars, officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Donald Ross McQuien, Jr. was born November 7, 1952, in Lamesa to Lavelta June and Donald Ross McQuien, Sr. He married Joyce Elaine Fickling on July 10, 1980, in Big Spring, Texas.

He was a US Army veteran serving for 3 years. He retired from AT&T in 2008 after working 20 plus years. He had been a resident of Howardwick since 1994 where he loved fixing things around the house, and helping his neighbors. He loved his family, enjoyed life, and will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Vin and Greg McQuien.

He is survived by his wife Joyce McQuien; his son, Kyle McQuien; his daughter, Kelsey Douglas and son in law, Austin; his grandchildren, Connor Douglas and Macklin Douglas; his sister, Amy Howden; 3 nieces, 2 nephews, 1 great niece, 2 great nephews, and a brother in law, Terry Fickling.

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Kenneth “Kenny” Ray Campbell, 64, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at his home in Ashtola surrounded by numerous family members.

Kenny was born on August 16, 1957, in Clayton, New Mexico, to Raymond Lewis Campbell and Betty Jean (Cooper) Campbell. Kenny grew up in Roswell, New Mexico, and was a 1975 graduate of Roswell High School. The lion’s share of Kenny’s career was in the field of construction where he loved to work with his hands; however, Kenny also truly enjoyed the period of time he spent as a Camp Counselor/Mentor at Woodside Trails of Smithville, Texas. Woodside Trails provided opportunities for troubled youth who needed a second chance at life.

Kenny married his wife, Katherine “Kathy” Jones Campbell, on September 30, 1995, in
Stinnett, Texas. Kenny and Kathy lived in Smithville, Texas, (outside of Austin) for the last 20 years before recently moving to Ashtola in June to be closer to family.

Outside of work, Kenny’s passion for his Dallas Cowboys and Texas Longhorns was only surpassed by his love for hunting and fishing. Any and all of his spare time was spent outdoors where among many things he took pride in continually perfecting his grilling and or “smoker” skills to share with his friends and family.

He is preceded in death by both of his parents.

Kenny is survived by his wife, Kathy Campbell of Ashtola; older sister Mitzi (Campbell) Davis and husband Sam of Roswell, New Mexico; younger brother Russell Campbell of Plano, TX; uncle, Johnny Cooper and wife, Janet, of Clarendon; aunt, Mary Johnson of Clarendon; 3 nieces, Russell’s two daughters, Brooke and Heather Campbell, and Mitzi’s daughter, Aerilynn (Davis) Mathews; 1 great niece (Kroslynn) and 1 great nephew (Lane) belonging to Aerilynn; and 5 cousins, Donnie Edwards, Scott Carroll, Denise Higdon, Roy Dale Cooper & Shannon Cooper.

Cremation and arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon. In Lieu of flowers, Kenny’s wife, Kathy, requests donations to the ALS Association (www.ALS.org) and would also like to publicly thank Kindred Hospice care for the excellent care and love displayed to Kenny and the balance of the family.

There will be no memorial services at this time. The family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date.

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Hawley Arvel Harrison, Jr.,( H.A.) was born July 25, 1925 to Hawley Arvel Harrison Sr. and Cornelia Corrine Patterson on their farm in Donley County, Texas, near Clarendon. He peacefully left us at the age of 96 ½ at his Minidoka County Idaho homestead surrounded by his family.

He was the 3rd of 7 children. He was raised on a farm near Clarendon in the Panhandle of Texas. He attended a country school up the road. He started helping his father at the age of 7, he drove mules, hoed crops, pulled cotton, and milked cows. He was farming full time at the age of 15 while his father custom harvested grain from Texas to North Dakota. H.A. and his brother Gene rented farms during his last year in high school. He graduated from Clarendon High School in 1942 and received his FFA, American Farmer Degree. He farmed while he attended Clarendon Junior College for one year. In 1944 he enlisted in the Army Air Corp. He served as a tail gunner in a B-17 while stationed in Foggia, Italy during WWII. He flew 44 bombing missions over Germany. He was discharged from his service in 1945. He returned to his family farm in Clarendon. He was a partner with the family’s Grade A dairy and purchased a farm in 1946 near his father’s farm.

He met Emma Jean Mears of Lubbock, Texas, at a New Years Eve dance at the Opera House in Clarendon in 1949. They were married January 27, 1950. To this marriage were born: Carolyn Elise, Clay Eugene, Robert Lee, Steven Patrick, Clifford Scott ‘Ty’, and Mark Hawley Harrison. In 1956, Hawley drew a farm in the Unit A area for homesteading. He came and built a house for his family in late 1956. In the spring of 1957. Emma Jean and his first 4 children arrived at the homestead to find mud and sagebrush. They spent the next several years clearing the ground and developing the irrigation system. He harvested his first Idaho crop in 1957. Along with farming, he was very active in the business community: He helped organize and serve 23 years with the Minidoka Soil Conservation District; 26 years as a director with Farm Credit Association of Burley, 15 years as a 4-H leader in Minidoka County; Master of the Emerson Grange; Idaho Cattlemen’s Association; FHA Loan committee; ASCS Committee; Burley Co-op Supply director; and Full Circle director. He was also very active with civic organizations including organizing the Burley Baptist Church in which he became a member in 1957. He and Emma Jean enjoyed dancing with the Buckaroo Square and River Reelers square dancing clubs. H.A. was always willing and able to teach children by being a 4-H leader and going to the schools on many occasions while his children and grandchildren were in school to tell about raising cotton from planting through harvesting, and ginning. He was also active in teaching gun safety.

Awards and recognitions that he received include: Grassman of the year, Resource Conservation Award, Outstanding Minidoka Beet Grower, Minico FFA Honorary Chapter Farmer Degree, and recently inducted into the Southern Idaho Livestock Hall of Fame. Outstanding events in his life include the Honor Guard Flight to Washington DC to tour the World War II National Monument, as well as the Iwo Jima, Korean and Vietnam Monuments, They then visited the Washington and Lincoln Memorials. He was most impressed by the Washington Memorial. He has been honored several times by local veterans groups.

He started a cattle feedlot in 1964 feeding commercial cattle then began raising registered Hereford cattle in 1968 with his sons. H.A. continued farming and raising cattle on his homestead until his “retirement.” He truly was of “The Greatest Generation” He is preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, June Dolman Chase, Lucille, Eugene, Nelda Jones, Mary Cannon, and Dennis. Three grandsons, Logan, Steven,and Cameron also preceded him in death.

He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, 11 months, Emma Jean and his children Carolyn (Ken) Kuhlman, Clay (Terri) Harrison, Robert Lee (Michelle) Harrison, Steven Patrick Harrison, Clifford Scott ‘Ty’ (Melody) Harrison, and Mark (Lori) Harrison. 22 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. The family requests memorials to be given in his name to the “Minico FFA building fund”

Services are under the direction of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, Burley, Idaho. Viewing will be at Rasmussen Funeral Home January 9, 2022. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 10, at First Baptist Church, located at 2262 Hiland Ave., in Burley, with Jeff Caine officiating. Military Rites will be provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans Group. Burial will follow at Paul Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, January 9, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/9XG0Zko2bxQ.

The family requests memorials to be given in his name to the Minico FFA building fund.tery.

Robin Morris Green, 77, of Lubbock, Texas, died on December 9, 2021.

Born on November 13, 1944, in Grand Prairie, Texas, to Horace and Naomi Green, Robin was the oldest and self-decided “Mom’s favorite” of seven children. The family lived on a farm near Clarendon, Texas, in a community of loving grandparents, friends, and family. Robin attended a two-room school in Ashtola, Texas, Clarendon High School (1963), McMurry College (B.A. 1967), and Texas Tech University School of Law (J.D. 1969 – one of 14 in the first class). Robin started his 52-year law career as an Assistant District Attorney for Potter County in Amarillo, Texas, followed by private practice firms in Amarillo and Lubbock, always passionately advocating for his clients. Robin championed civil rights, and was determined to challenge any obstacle that threatened those rights, as reflected in several high-profile and controversial cases and his participation in civic organizations. Robin shared his time and his idealism with family, friends, and contrary lunch companions, so many conversations including: “but, you didn’t ask me how to make a clock.” But of course, we always hoped he’d tell us.

Robin was an advocate for education, voter rights, and equal treatment under the law. Robin volunteered at local schools, tutoring and reading with students, insisting the time was more a gift to him than the students. He was also active in the South Plains Food Bank, the Boys and Girls Club, the Texas American Civil Liberties Union, and the United Methodist Church, and felt blessed that he was counted as a friend to many. While maintaining an active practice in civil trial law and community service, Robin planned many camping trips, rafting trips, visited kids and grandkids, attempted to educate us all in history, the arts, American music, and never went too long between optimistic environmentally sound garden projects (that required more watering than he could schedule, despite recruiting nieces and clerks).

Robin is remembered for his love of nature, travel, exercise, enthusiasm for life, his curiosity, his search for an understanding of the human condition, and his inclusion of all people. A good friend stated that the world is going to be a “less friendly and kind place without Robin.” Robin is remembered for all the joy and happiness he brought to the world.

Robin is survived by his wife, Paulina Jacobo; sisters Patricia Friesen, Beth Stepp, and Ellen Morehart; children Robin Morris, Benjamin, and Margaret; and the ones he claimed, Mateo, Lissa, Laura, Christopher, Kayla, Unique, and Destiny; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, great-nieces, nephews, great-nephews, friends, and colleagues.

Robin was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.

A private family burial will precede services on Saturday morning, December 18, 10:30 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 420 South Jefferson Street, Clarendon, Texas, where Robin and his family have been members for many generations.

The family respectfully requests that all who attend the service wear masks.

A celebration of life will be held in Lubbock, Texas, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church, Clarendon, Texas; South Plains Food Bank of Lubbock, 5605 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Lubbock Texas 79404; the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lubbock, 3221 59th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79413; and the Texas American Civil Liberties Union, P.O. Box 8306, Houston, Texas 77288.

Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon. Sign the online guestbook at www.robertsonfuneral.com.

On Tuesday, November 23rd, Montie Goodin passed away, very peacefully, in her home surrounded by her family.

Services were held on Saturday, November 27, 2021 in the Claude United Methodist Church with Rev. Dick Gravley, officiating. Burial followed at Goodnight Cemetery.

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

Cleo Lemonte (Montie) Hubbard was born December 3rd, 1931, in Goodnight, in the original Goodnight House to Cleo and Retta Hubbard. Montie had three sisters, Mary Joyce, Lugenia (Jeannie) and Ann. Montie grew up in Goodnight and then attended Baylor University. On a visit home, she met Emery Goodin, on a blind date. When she graduated from Baylor, Montie flew to Alaska to marry Emery while he was serving in the Air Force on July 12, 1952. For five years, they lived in Alaska, giving them a lifetime of memories.

They returned to the Texas Panhandle to start a family. In 1964, they moved to Goodnight, with their daughters, Elizabeth and Susanna. Emery started farming and ranching and Montie taught several grades in the Claude School District. She obtained her M.S. in Library Science and was instrumental in major renovations of the Claude School libraries.

She and Emery were avid square dancers and she played the organ at the First United Methodist Church. They also enjoyed fishing, camping, and travelling. Montie played in several bridge clubs in Claude and Clarendon.

Throughout her teaching career she was an active member of the international honor society for educators, Delta Kappa Gamma, Zeta Zeta Chapter, serving as chapter president for a time. In 2021, she received her 50-year pin.

Upon her retirement in 1994, Montie became very involved in both the preservation of the original Goodnight buffalo herd and the Armstrong County Museum. During this time, she wrote two plays, “Charles Goodnight: a Soliloquy” and “My Molly” about the relationship between Charles Goodnight and his wife, Mary Ann.

Montie was serving as chair of the Armstrong County Museum when the organization began the renovation of the original Goodnight House and the building of the historical interpretive center. Her passion and enthusiasm were contagious bringing many people together and building lasting friendships. She was honored to receive numerous awards for her work in Texas historical preservation.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Emery. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Magar, son-in-law David Magar, daughter Susanna, granddaughter Kate Freeman and husband Bryon Freeman and granddaughter Sarah Kite, great-grandsons Robyn Kite, Mason Freeman, Ethan Freeman, and great-granddaughter Scarlett Leach.

The family request memorials be sent to the Armstrong County Museum.

Betty Marguerite Mays Holmes Yankie, 69, passed away November 11, 2021, in Dallas, Texas.

Betty was born in Clarendon, Texas October 4, 1952, to Ivan Lester Mays and Mary Marguerite Martin McCrary Mays as the youngest of six children.

Her older brother James Douglas tells a story of being sent to the Mulkey Theater to watch the Sunday Matinee starring Audie Murphy with his younger brother and sister. They stayed through the newsreels and cartoon and both showings before returning home after dark. Upon arriving home, they discovered a new baby sister. They asked where she came from and was told, “the doctor brought her by”.

The family moved to Arkansas for several years but returned while Betty was in elementary school. Betty graduated from Clarendon High School in 1972.

Betty married Mark Holmes, her first husband, in 1972, they had two sons, Mark William Holmes and Christopher Bradley Holmes. Mark and Betty were married for a few years.

Later Betty married Joe Mike Yankie. Joe and Betty operated Yankie’s RV Park & Fireworks Stand. Betty really enjoyed selling fireworks and working in the Clarendon School system Maintenance Department.

Betty was preceded in death by an older sister Peggy Sue McCrary (an infant), her father and mother, and her older sister, Wanda Nell McDonald Cardwell, and her husband, Joe Mike Yankie.

She is survived by two brothers, James Douglas McCrary of Clarendon, and Richard Lee McCrary of Navasota. One sister Alice Marie McCrary Ewing of Garland. Betty’s two sons, Mark William Holmes and wife Sherry of Carrolton and Christopher Bradley Holmes and wife Robyn of Carrolton. Betty also leaves behind Grandchildren and Greatgrandchildren.

Betty attended a Baptist church in her earlier years and always loved the Lord. She was always cheerful and happy to see you. Betty was always full of energy and friendly to everyone. On
Tuesday November 23, 2021, The Sandell Drive-In hosted a Celebration of Life Service get together for family and friends. Come be a part of this special occasion as we remember sweet Betty’s life.  The had pictures up on the big screen and some of her favorite tunes followed by her beloved Fireworks.

Arlington V. Barnes, 66, of Panhandle died Monday, November 15, 2021, in Amarillo.

Private family memorial services will be held at a later date.

Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Arlington was born September 23, 1955, in Childress to Victor and Bonnie Courtney Barnes. He was a hardworking man and had worked in the oilfield with CRL Pump and Supply, was a diesel mechanic, and a truck driver. He was a soft-spoken man who had a purpose in life to serve others. He was always available to anyone that ever needed him. He loved Jesus with all his heart, and we know where he is, and we will see him again.

He was preceded in death by his father, and his brothers, Roland Barnes and Bert Barnes.

Survivors include his mother, Bonnie Barnes of Ada, Oklahoma; his wife, Olga Barnes of Plainview; his sons, Malachi Barnes of Panhandle, Obadiah Barnes of Lubbock and Elijah Barnes of Lubbock; 6 stepchildren; his sisters, Virginia Webb of Ada, Oklahoma and Vickie Wheeler of Dickson, Tennessee; 10 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and his best friend that was like his brother, Richard Ham.

David Lee Hauck, 75, of McLean died Thursday, November 18, 2021 in Shamrock.

Services were held on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, in One Way Church in McLean with Rev. Thacker Haynes and Casey Carter, officiating. Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

David was born July 6, 1946, in Corpus Christi to Lawrence and Lopez Hauck. He had been a resident of McLean the past 51 years and worked for Texas Department of Transportation for 30 years prior to his retirement. He enjoyed fishing and video games. He loved watching sports and westerns.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his daughter, Hollie Parsons.

Survivors include his son, Kane Hauck of McLean; his brother, Don Hauck of Amarillo; his sister, Ann Goodman of Dallas; his grandchildren, Jordan Parsons of McLean, Jadyn Parsons of McLean, and Courtney Parsons of Pampa; and several nieces and nephews.

The family request memorials be sent to the McLean Athletic Boosters.