Obituaries

Graveside services for Bobby Gene Brown, age 64, were held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2002, in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley with Rev. Bryan Knowles, Pastor of Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon, officiating.  Burial was held in Rowe Cemetery under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mr. Brown was born December 18, 1937, in Louisiana and was a long time resident of Hedley before moving to Quanah eight years ago.

Survivors include his mother, Gracie Speed of Belton; and a brother, Gilbert Speed of Hedley.

Funeral services for Thayer E. “Ted” Acord, age 85, of San Antonio were held Friday, May 10, 2002, in the Chapel at Porter Lording Mortuary North, San Antonio, with the Rev. John R. Gibes and Rev. Bill Duke officiating.  Interment followed in Mission Burial Park North.

Mr. Acord, a loving husband and wholly devoted to his family, passed away Tuesday, May 7, in a San Antonio hospital.  Born August 15, 1916, in Jacksboro, Texas, he was the son of Minnie Berry and James Monroe Acord.  His formative years were spent in Hedley and Clarendon where his parents owned the Acord Dairy Farm.  After attending the Martin School and graduating from Clarendon High School, Mr. Acord attended Clarendon College and went to the University of Texas, receiving B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering in 1939.  He married Rosalie Frances Gilbert on September 21, 1939.  Mr. Acord worked for the General Electric Company in Schenectady, New York; Dallas; and San Antonio, retiring after 42 years of service. He was a 32nd degree member of the Metropolitan Masonic Lodge #1182 and a member of the Eastern Star, Scottish Rite, and Alzafar Shrine Temple.  A former resident of Dallas, he was a long-time member of the University Park United Methodist Church, Dallas, where he served on the Board and building fund-raising committee.  The Acords moved to San Antonio in 1969, where he was a member of Coker United Methodist Church.  His hobbies included fishing and hunting, working in his shop, where he was known as Mr. Fix-It, and helping friends.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Rosalie; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Acord Pursley and Lee Wain of Longview; Karen Acord Shields and Jimmy of Mountain View, AR; Susan Acord Murphie and Bill of Rockville, MD; son, Ken Acord of San Antonio; brother, Randall Acord and his wife Marion of Fairbanks, AK; six grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Coker United Methodist Church, 231 East North Looper Road, San Antonio, TX 78216; Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital, 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, TX 75219; or charity of your choice.

Funeral services for Mildred Lindsey Housden, age 84, were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2002, in the Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon with Rev. Bryan Knowles, pastor, officiating. Burial was held in Citizens Cemetery under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mrs. Housden died Wednesday, May 1, 2002, in Amarillo.  She was born August 12, 1917, in Ivanho, Texas.  Her mother died when she was 14 months old and her family moved to Collingsworth County when she was very young.  She grew up on a farm with her daddy, three brothers, and four sisters and attended schools at Lutie and Samnorwood, graduating from Wellington High School in 1936.  She loved sports and played basketball.  She married Orville Housden in 1939 at Lelia Lake, Texas.  Clarendon has been her home most of her married life except for fifteen years when she and her husband lived in Bryan.  After going to school and becoming an LVN, she worked at a retirement home in Bryan for 13 years and after moving back to Clarendon, worked at Medical Center Nursing Home for 12 years before retiring in 1995.  She was a charter member of the Community Fellowship Church and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1994, by her parents, and by four sisters and three brothers.

Survivors include two sons, Melvin Housden of Houston, Kenneth Housden and wife Sammie of Hedley; six grandchildren, Ricky and Melanie Housden of Pampa, Carie and Russel Gafford of Snyder, Angie and Troy Burton of Snyder, Evette and Hector Flores of Dallas, Tonya Housden of Houston, and Eric Housden of the US Navy; eight great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Casket bearers were Jimmy Johnson, Johnny Davis, Larry Davis, Jack Eads, Eddy Eads, and Darrell Leffew.  Honorary bearers were from the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Graveside services for Dorothy K. Wood, age 88, were held on Saturday, April 27, 2002, in the Kress Cemetery with Dennis Harkins, family member, officiating.  Burial was held at Kress Cemetery under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., in Clarendon.

Mrs. Wood died Thursday, April 25, 2002, in Plainview.  She was born February 10, 1914, in Heistraburg, Pennsylvania.  She was a former resident of Plainview and then lived in Claude and Panhandle before returning to Plainview in 1998.  She married Isom Wood on July 9, 1947, in Virginia.  He preceded her in death on March 26, 1985.  She was an employee of Coca-Cola, Eaton-Craig Stationary, and Jack Osborn in Plainview before her retirement.

Survivors include two step-daughters, Sue Palermo of Los Banos, California, and Norma White of Albuquerque, NM; and several nieces, nephews, and other family members.

James Dale Gouldy, age 86, of Amarillo died Sunday, March 31, 2002.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Cremation and arrangements were under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors in Amarillo.

Mr. Gouldy was born August 22, 1915, in Wildorado.  He graduated from West Texas Teachers College in 1941.  During World War II, he served with the Army 12th Armored Division, as a medical corpsman in the European Theater.  He was awarded the Bronze Star among other citations.  He retired in 1971 after 30 years of service with the United State Department of Agriculture as supervisor with FMHA.  He was a member of Paramount Baptist Church.  He and his wife were married 53 years.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce; a stepson, Sam Jacobs and wife, Paula, of Amarillo; and a grandson, Bryan Dale.

Because of his desire to help those less fortunate, he requested in lieu of flowers, memorials be to Faith City Mission, 401 SE Second Ave, Amarillo, TX 79101; Salvation Army, 400 S. Harrison St., Amarillo, TX 79101; or a favorite charity.

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as eagles, they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah, 40:31.

Funeral services for Alice Geneva Maddox, age 77, were held at 1 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2002, in the First Baptist Church in Claude.  Burial was held at the Claude Cemetery under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., in Clarendon.

Mrs. Maddox died Monday, April 22, 2002.  She was born February 8, 1925, in Lelia Lake to W.T. and Alice Floyd.  She attended Lelia Lake and Hedley schools.  She married Bill Lowe on  April 25, 1942, in Clarendon.  Of this union, four children were born. On August 30, 1968, she was married to Marion Maddox.  She was a member of First Baptist Church of Claude and was active in the community and church at Alanreed for many years.

Her life was devoted to family, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  She was “Granny” to all of the neighborhood children, and her cookie jar was always full and available.  She was a devoted friend to all and would share anything she had with others.

She was preceded in death by her second husband; three brothers; and two sisters.

Survivors include two daughters, Jeannine Hermesmeyer and husband, Frank, of Wall, and Kathy Woodard and Jim Logsdon, both of Panhandle; two sons, Jim Lowe and wife, Janet, of New Ramer, Colorado, and David Lowe of Amarillo; four stepchildren, Nancy Jackson of Vega, Newton Maddox of Claude, and Ellie McDougal and Gail Hill, both of California; 12 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred Hoggard of Hedley and Ellen Wade of Panhandle; and a brother, B.V. Floyd of Borger.

The family suggest memorials be to Crown of Texas Hospice.

Funeral services for Allie Mae Butler, age 84, were held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2002, in the First Baptist Church of Claude with Rev. Delbert Serratt of Amarillo, and Rev. Gerald Aalbers, Pastor officiating.  Burial was held in Claude Cemetery under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mrs. Butler died Saturday, April 20, 2002, in Amarillo.  She was born January 2, 1918, in Daylight, Tennessee, and had been a resident of Armstrong County most of her life.  She married Glenn Chester Butler on July 4, 1936.  She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church where she formerly was a Sunday School teacher for several years.  She was a member of the Busy Bees Homemakers Club and was a recipient of their Homemaker of the Year award.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Shana Butler, on January 31, 1974.

Survivors include her husband, Glenn C. Butler of Claude; one son and daughter-in-law, Chester and Shirley Butler of Claude; one brother, Jessie Cope of Fowler, Colorado; two grandchildren, Kyle Butler of Amarillo and Shelly Allen of Canyon; and two great grandchildren, Tiffany Allen and Tyler Allen, both of Canyon.

Casket bearers were David Butler, J.W. Butler, Wendell Sanders, Doug Cope, Nat McElroy, and Gerald Wood.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully request memorials be made to the Claude Volunteer Fire Department or the Claude Emergency Medical Services.

Funeral services for Cagle Dean Davis, age 61, of Brice were held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2002, at the Fairmont Baptist Church south of Quitaque with Rev. Arnold Smith officiating.  Burial was held in Memorial Park Cemetery in Amarillo at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2002, under the direction of Myers-Long Funeral Directors of Quitaque.

Mr. Davis was born October 4, 1940, at Wellington.  He passed away at his home on April 15, 2002, at the age of 61 years, 6 months, and 11 days. He married Marian Rhoades on July 25, 1964, at Panhandle.  He graduated from Palo Duro High School and Texas Tech University.  He had served in the US Army.  He was a teacher and coach.  He taught at Valley Schools, Estelline, Hereford, Canyon, Memphis, and Matador.  He was the sponsor for the National Honor Society at Valley Schools.

Survivors include a daughter, Jenifer Pigg of Quitaque; a son, Steve Davis of Perryton; a brother, Lindley R. Davis of Burnet; his mother, Cozette Davis of Burnet; and by three grandsons, Jacob Pigg, Jayson Pigg, and John Cagle Pigg, all of Quitaque.

Memorials may be made to the Teachers Scholarship Fund at Valley School.

Sandra “Sandi” Keel Wallace of Brady went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 18, 2002, in Brady at the age of 58 years and 8 days. 

Services were held on Sunday, April 21, 2002, at 2:00 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church of Brady and then again at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2002, in the First United Methodist Church of Clarendon with burial following in Citizens Cemetery.  The Reverend Sheldon Johnson and Carol Stepp conducted the service in Brady, and Bright Newhouse conducted the service in Clarendon.

Sandi was born on April 10, 1944, to L.V. and Lena (Trent) Keel in Childress.  She married Glenn Wallace on July 8,1966, in Carey, Texas. She lived in Brady for the last 18 years, moving there from Clarendon in 1984.  Sandi was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, the Brady Chamber of Commerce, the Child Welfare Board, and was a past member of the Clarendon Jaycees.  She worked as a secretary for most of her life, working for different lawyers, the Clarendon CISD, the McCulloch County District Clerk, and the McCulloch County Probation Office.  Sandi was active in fund-raising for the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association.  She loved playing bridge, gardening, reading, and she especially loved her husband, children, family, and friends. 

Survivors include her husband; a son, Tony Wallace of Abilene; a daughter, Jill Mays and Husband, Jeff of Brady; three sisters: Brenda Higley and her husband Tom of Amarillo, Gail Campbell of Childress, and Rita Evans and her husband Larry of Childress; six grandchildren, Brian, Ashley, Jessica, Danielle, Maggie, and Will; and other family members and friends.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Graveside services for Lois Annie Hight, age 91, were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2002, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Rev. Truman Ledbetter, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating.  Burial was held at Citizens Cemetery under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc.

Mrs. Hight died Sunday, April 14, 2002, in Amarillo.  She was born March 12, 1911, in Spur, Texas, and was a resident of Guthrie, Texas, before moving to Clarendon in 1958.  She married Richard Lanham Hight on June 18, 1939, at Guthrie.  He preceded her in death on March 10, 1991.  She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Charlena Ford of Clarendon; one son, Larry Hight of Clarendon; one half-brother, Merlin Vincent of Prague, Oklahoma; four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.