Obituaries

Graveside services for Eva Leon Kennedy-Hammack, age 87, were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 26, 2001, in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley with Rev. Bruce Howard, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Hedley, officiating. Burial was held in Rowe Cemetery under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mrs. Hammack died Saturday, March 24, 2001, in Memphis. She was born August 30, 1913, in Parnell in Hall County and had been a resident of Donley County most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husbands, James Marvin Kennedy in 1968, by Lindsey Canada, and then by Eddie Hammack in 1994. She was a homemaker and a member of the Hedley Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Hoyce Kennedy and Perry Kennedy; and by a brother, Jack Nivens.

Survivors include a daughter, Cleta Davis of Little Rock, Arkansas; a son, Carroll Kennedy of Colorado City, Texas; a brother, R.L. Nivens of Grandbury, Texas; a daughter-in-law, Ann Kennedy of Hedley; eight grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Everett William Anglin, age 84, were held at 2:00 p.. on Monday, March 19, 2001, in the Clarendon Church of Christ with Don Stone, Minister of the White Deer Church of Christ, officiating.  Burial was held in Citizens Cemetery under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc. of Clarendon.

Mr. Anglin died Friday, March 16, 2001, in Amarillo.  He was born June 5, 1916, in Stratford, Oklahoma, and was a resident of Wellington before moving to Clarendon in 1957. He married Mary El Dora “Tillie” Rexrode on December 29, 1938, at Hollis, Oklahoma.  He was a farmer much of his life before his retirement and was the owner of Anglin RV Park in Clarendon.  He was a member of the Clarendon Chamber of Commerce and the Clarendon Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Tillie Anglin of Clarendon; one son, Sammy Anglin of Clarendon; two daughters, Kay Saied of Amarillo and Cindy Ellis of Claude; two brothers, Henry Anglin of Roswell, NM, and Hershel Anglin of Vernon; three sisters, Mattie Winton and Norma Jean Parker, both of Wellington, and Aline Vandiver of Amarillo; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

Casket bearers were Mark John Howard, Donnie Ray Howard, Mark Allen, Earl Shields, Buddy Howard, Orsbain Perkins, and Buster Shields.

The family suggests that memorials be to the Crown of Texas Hospice, 1000 South Jefferson, Amarillo, TX 79101.

Graveside services for Dorothy Faye McDaniel, age 74, were held on Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Rev. Bryan Knowles, Pastor of Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon, officiating.  Burial was held in Citizens Cemetery under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc. of Clarendon.

Mrs. McDaniel died Monday, March 19, 2001, in Fritch.  She was born February 24, 1927, in Glen Rose, Somervell County, Texas.  She was a resident of Big Lake, Texas, before moving to Fritch 20 years ago.  She married Jack Ray McDaniel on November 4, 1967, at Claude.  She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

She was preceded in death by her father, W.B. “Jack” Edens, in 1991 and a son, Jerry Melvin Gilchrest, in 1973.

Survivors include her husband, Jack McDaniel of Fritch; her mother, Hazel Edens of Clarendon; one son, Robert McDaniel of Lubbock; three daughters, Sue Denton and Beth Watson, both of Sanford, and Katherine Salinas of Colorado; two sisters, Beth Wynn of Clarendon and Bonnie Cherry of Burnet; 14 grandchildren; and number of great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The family suggests that memorials be to BSA Hospice.

Helen Frances “Boo” Porter Lowe of Clarendon, Texas, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ and members of her family on March 9, 2001.

Helen Lowe was born March 30, 1926, to Ralph and Jennie Dale Porter in Clarendon and became the beloved wife of William J. “Bill” Lowe on August 26, 1948, in Clarendon. Helen was the cherished mother and grandmother of Harry and Cindy Lowe Koch of Heath, Texas; Will, Sandy, Callie, and Lila Lowe of Houston, Texas; and Sam, Tonya, and Emory Lowe of Amarillo, Texas.  She is also survived by her sisters, Annie Ree Porter Stuckman of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Jean Dale Porter Landreth of Denver, Colorado; and by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and numerous cousins. Helen’s mother and father predeceased her, as did her brothers, William M. (Bill) Porter and Ralph Powell (Sonny) Porter. She also was predeceased by an infant son, William Douglas Lowe.

Helen attended Clarendon public schools and Clarendon College and earned a journalism degree from the University of Texas. After graduation, she worked on the Gonzales, Texas, newspaper; and many years later she wrote the column, “Bifocals,” for The Clarendon Press. At the time of her marriage to Bill Lowe, Helen was employed on the staff of The Roundup, a publication of the University of Texas.

When Bill completed law school in 1949, the Lowes returned to Clarendon, where Bill joined Helen’s father in the practice of law. Helen taught in the Lelia Lake Public Schools until she and Bill started their family. She then became a full-time, stay-at-home mother who supported Bill fully in the practice of law.

Mrs. Lowe was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clarendon and previously was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clarendon where she taught Sunday School.  She was also a member of the Pathfinders Club in Clarendon and served on the board of the Gabbie Betts Burton  Memorial Library in Clarendon, where she volunteered in the literacy program.  Among her other many civic and community activity involvements were Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts.

Helen Lowe was a person who very quietly lived as a Christian, doing many things for others in private, without seeking recognition of any kind.

Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2001, in the First Baptist Church of Clarendon with Rev. Truman Ledbetter, Pastor, officiating. Interment was in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon, Texas, with Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., directing.

Casket bearers were Doug Lowe, Jerry Broadway, Jerry Courtney, John Dryden, John Moore, Wayne Lowe, Jeff Walker, and Larry Brackett,

Honorary bearers were T.M. Caldwell, Kenneth Vaughan, Charlie Deyhle, Wade Porter, Chuck Deyhle, Doug Shelton, R.L. Gilkey, and Keith Crawford.

The family suggests that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Clarendon or to the Gabbie Betts Burton Memorial Library of Clarendon.

Katie Beulah Phillips, 102, died Saturday, March 10, 2001, in Clarendon, Texas.

Services were held at 4:00 p.m., Monday, March 12, 2001, in Robertson Chapel of Memories with Rev. Bryan Knowles, Pastor of Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon, officiating.

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

Mrs. Phillips was born September 28, 1898, in Herron, Hill County, Texas; and she was a resident of Clarendon for more than 70 years. She married Lloyd Clay Phillips on July 21, 1917, at Chillicothe.  He preceded her in death on October 30, 1944. She worked as a waitress for much of her life, and she attended the Church of Christ.

Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by four sons: A.D., Billy, Lavel, and Donnie Phillips; and by three grandchildren: Robert, Ronnie, and Tambra Phillips.

Survivors include one daughter, Laverne Berger of Big Spring; one son, Jimmy Phillips of Mexico; a daughter-in-law, Bettie Phillips of Clarendon; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 8 great great grandchildren.

Casket bearers were Mutt Graham. B.B. Osburn, Todd Phillips, Ricky Phillips, and Justin Phillips.

The family suggests that memorials be to Medical Center Nursing Home in Clarendon or Crown of Texas Hospice in Amarillo.

Donald Dean Simmons, Sr., died March 11, 2001, in Amarillo.

Services will be Friday, March 16, at Robertson Chapel of Memories with Bruce Howard, pastor of First Baptist Church in Hedley, officiating. Burial will be in Ft. Sill Cemetery in Ft. Sill, Okla.

Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon. The family will be gathering at Saye’s Guest Cottage.

Mr. Simmons was born August 6, 1939, at Mankato, Kan., and graduated from Burr Oak High School in 1957. He retired from the US Army in 1979 after 20 years. He served two tours in Germany and two tours in Korea.

At the time of his death he had made his home in Clarendon, having moved here from Amarillo.

He is survived by a daughter, Kimberly Kirkland of Howardwick and her husband Barry; a son, Donald Simmons, Jr., of Amarillo; five grandchildren, Justin and Lauryn Kellas of Howardwick and Brandon, Kaycee, and Chelsea Simmons of Amarillo.

Funeral services for Annie Mae Heckman, age 100, were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2001, in the Robertson Chapel of Memories in Clarendon with June Douglas and Emmy Nelson, both of Borger, officiating.  Burial was held in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mrs. Heckman died Tuesday, February 27, 2001, in Claude. She was born October 22, 1900, in Wellington and was living on the JA Ranch in Armstrong County before moving to Clarendon in 1929. She married George Edward Heckman in 1920 in Armstrong County. He preceded her in death on March 2, 1956. She was a homemaker and was a non-denominational member.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Leola Gilmore, and two grandchildren, Richard Heckman and Debbie M. Heckman.

Survivors include three sons, Ray Heckman of Claude, Lowell Heckman of Pampa, and Cecil Heckman of Walsenburg, Colorado; 15 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; and 17 great great grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be made to Citizens Cemetery Association, PO Box 669, Clarendon, Texas 79226-0669.

Funeral services for Thelma Bownds Parks, age 98, was held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2001, in Ingold Chapel in Fontana, California, with Rev. Dale Garland officiating. Burial was held in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc. of Clarendon.

Mrs. Parks died Tuesday, February 27, 2001, in Fontana, California. She was born October 14, 1902, in Lakeview, Texas, and was a long-time resident of Hedley area before moving to Fontana, California, 16 years ago. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Parks. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Fontana.

Survivors include one daughter, Virginia Ruth Gage of Fontana, California; two grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Lee Reeves, age 92, were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 6, 2001, in the First Baptist Church of Canyon with Rev. Jim Hancock officiating. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Arrangements were under the direction of Brooks Funeral Directors of Canyon.

Mrs. Reeves died March 1, 2001, at Horseshoe Bay, Texas. She was born on August 23, 1908, at Lelia Lake, Texas, to Ernest and Maggie Reeves Lewis. She married E. R. Rex Reeves on May 22, 1930. She graduated with a BA from Texas Tech University and received a MA from West Texas State University. She taught school for thirty-five years, the last eighteen of which were at Rex Reeves Elementary School in Canyon. She was also a realtor in Canyon for many years and was active in the First Baptist Church. She served as president of the following organizations: Canyon/Randall Chapter of the American Heart Association, Canyon Chapter of the American Cancer Society, Sue Hite Club, Chi Omega Alumnae, Canyon Classroom Teachers Association, and Canyon Retired Teachers Association. She was also a Personal Advisor for the Upsilon Zeta Chapter of Chi Omega for twenty years.

Mrs. Reeves was preceded in death by her husband, Rex Reeves, in 1961.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Reggie and Judy Reeves of Horseshoe Bay; two sisters, Alta Lane of Canyon and Louise Howard of Anton, Texas; one grandson, Korbin Reeves of Austin; one granddaughter, Kenda Reeves Canuteson of Marble Falls, Texas; and three great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3915 Bell St., Amarillo, Texas 79109; or American Heart Association, 2404 West 7th, Amarillo, Texas 79106.

Funeral services for Glen Darwin Sanders, age 67, of Hondo were held at 2:00 p.m. on March 5, 2001, at the First United Methodist Church in Spur with the Rev. Kermit Sorreles and Doug Foshee officiating.  Burial was held in Afton Cemetery under the direction of Campbell Funeral Home of Spur.

Mr. Sanders was born June 27, 1933, in Briscoe County and graduated from Clarendon High School in 1950.  He married Shirlene Carol Durham on July 21, 1954, in Clarendon.  He served in the US Navy from 1950 to 1954.  He received his bachelor’s degree from West Texas State College in 1957 and his master’s from there in 1966.  He was a school administrator for 44 years at various schools including Roaring Springs, Miami, Patton Springs, and Loraine before retiring in 1992.  He was then employed by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice from 1992 to 1999.  He had lived in Hondo for the last nine years, where he was a member of First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Phillip, of Cleveland; two daughters, Carolyn Hale of Sweeny and Sandy Vickery of Afton; a brother, Arbry, of Arlington; six grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials to the Ronald McDonald House or the Afton Cemetery.