Obituaries

Claudia Gail Tuttle, 71, of Ralls, Texas, died Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Ralls.

Graveside Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Llano Cemetery in Amarillo, Texas, with Calvin Burrow officiating.

Viewing will be held Monday at the funeral home with family receiving friends for visitation from 4:00-6:00 PM.

Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Claudia was born July 7, 1953, in Amarillo, Texas, to William and Ethel Louise Deuvall Vinson. She married Giffert Tuttle, Sr. on April 11, 1975, in Springfield, Ohio. She had been longtime resident of Ohio before moving to Texas where she had been a resident of Pampa and Clarendon for several years. She owned and operated Claudia’s Quality Janitorial Services for 4-5 years, and worked as a Manager at Duckwalls. She also ran the concessions at the Pampa Rec Center for eight years. Her hobbies included quilting and sewing.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Giffert Tuttle, Sr., on December 6, 2021.

Survivors include her sons, Giffert Tuttle, Jr., and wife Tonya of Springfield, Ohio, Gary Tuttle and wife Tina of Pampa, Michael Tuttle and wife Amy of Jayton, Brent Tuttle and wife Sharlene of Clarendon, and Chad Smith of Amarillo; her daughters, Patricia Fuller and husband Terry of Springfield, Ohio, Peggy Quigley and husband Jeff of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Penny Longan and husband Jakie of Clarendon, and Chris Davis and husband Marvin of Clarendon; a brother, Bill Vinson and wife Linda of Amarillo; a sister, Charlotte Payne and husband Robert of Georgia; 32 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Louva Agnes Hunt passed away on July 5, 2024, at the age of 92.  Her mind was sharp and active until the end, and her soul was ready.  She was able to say her goodbyes, wrestle with the life and death dilemmas, accept her fate, and meet her Maker with clarity and understanding.  She was the mother of eight children, an intelligent and highly educated woman who came up in a time with limited opportunities for women outside the home, but found worthy outlets for her compassion and abilities.

Louva was the eldest of two children born on November 13, 1931, to Ernest Lloyd Hunt and Maggie Belle Scoggins Hunt in Clarendon, Texas.  Louva and her younger brother Ernest Lloyd Hunt, Jr. were born, raised, and educated in and by the community of Clarendon, Texas, through the great depression and World War II.  Louva graduated high school in 1948 at the precocious age of 16.  From there, she immediately enrolled in Clarendon College for a year and one-half, and then on to Southern Methodist University in Dallas where she studied English and Spanish, earning her Bachelors Degree in June 1951.

In September 1951, Louva married her high school sweetheart, James R. Lovell, a newly licensed attorney.  They moved to Dumas, Texas, and over the course of two decades had eight children — Lynnita (1952), John (1954), Jimmy (1957), Joe (1959), Jeff (1962), Laura (1965), Leslie (1967), and Jesse (1973).

She was involved in her church and community, serving as chair and a long term member of the Kilgore Memorial Library, an active member of the American Association of University Women, and a deacon and elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Dumas.

Not one to stay still, Louva attended West Texas State University and earned a Master’s Degree in English and Spanish in 1972.  She used her skills in Spanish to teach English in the night adult education program offered through the Dumas school system in the early 1970’s.  From that experience, she recognized the need for affordable day care for the laborers in the meat packing and ag industries concentrated around Cactus, Texas.  That led her to create the Mi Escuelita Day Care Center, where she served as its founder and director through the 1970’s.

Louva went to work in the late 1980’s at the Palo Duro Hospital Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and later at the Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center.  She returned to WTSU to pursue a graduate degree in Psychology and Mental Health Counseling.  She became licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor in 1990, a Marriage and Family Therapist in 1992, and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in 2006.  Louva joined Family Support Services in Amarillo in 1996 (at her “retirement age”) where she provided adult, child, and family counseling until earlier this year at the age of 92! And that wasn’t all.  Over the last decade, Louva also found time to pursue a life-long love of writing, publishing two works of non-fiction – Little Weena’s Flowers (2016) and Alias, Pieles Macario (2024).

Louva was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Ernest Hunt, Jr. and her son Jeffrey Ray Lovell.

Louva is survived by a whole host of children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren: Nita Dyslin of Amarillo, and her sons Derrick (Lindsay) Dyslin of Houston, and their two children; and Chad (Danyell) Dyslin of Amarillo.  John H. Lovell of Amarillo, his wife Regina, and their daughters Esther Beagles of Canyon, and her two children; Rachel Lovell (John Lawrence) of Bay Village, Ohio, and their two daughters; Lindy (Justin) Blackstock of Canyon, and their son CJ; and son David (Mylea) Lovell of Ralls. Jim Lovell and his spouse Bill Stoner of Tourves, France. Joe L. Lovell of Amarillo, his wife Trish, and their sons Heath Lovell of Denver, and his two daughters; and Ben Lovell of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Jeff Lovell’s family: his wife Dianne, and their son, Johnny (Bridget) Lovell of Lumberton, and their five children; and daughter Whitney (Junior) Chairez of Dumas, and their three daughters. Laura Taylor of Amarillo, and her daughters Bristen Rodriguez of Amarillo and her two daughters; Nicole (Colton) Blessen of Amarillo, and their two daughters; and Tiffany (Landry) Vandergriff of Houston, and their son and another on the way. Leslie (Randall) Hawkins of McGregor, Texas, and children Jace (Jenna) Bennett of Amarillo, their daughter and another on the way; Jancee Bennett of Austin; Jayton (Paige) Bennett of Canyon, and their son; Matthew (Sierra) Hawkins of Dallas, and their daughter and son; Andrew (Taylor) Hawkins of Dallas; and Michael Hawkins of San Antonio. Jesse (Amy) Lovell of Claude, and their children Mattie Kate Lovell of St. George, Utah, and Hunter Lovell of Claude.

Burial will be next to her father and mother in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024, by Robertson Funeral Directors.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in the First Presbyterian Church at 700 E. 1st Street in Dumas, Texas.

Louva requested that donations to her life and legacy be made generously to Eveline’s Sunshine Cottage in Amarillo, Texas.  evelinessunshinecottage.com

Louva’s family wants to express its appreciation to Gentiva Hospice and nurse Ashley Wortham.

The family also thanks and acknowledges their extra special appreciation for the Hudson House of Claude, which gave Louva a comfortable and caring home in her last year, and to Jill Benson, Sara Griffin, Breia Etheridge, Tina Cariveau, Kim Gossman, Debbie Williams, and Jenna Holt, who blessed Louva with loving care far beyond that which we could have ever imagined.

Joel Wallace Gehman, 53, of Clarendon, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at his home.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 11 AM in Washburn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Joel was born in Hillsboro, Ore., on October 7, 1970 to Daniel Dwight and Alma (Buckwalter) Gehman. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in English from Ambassador College and worked as a Data Conversion Specialist before his retirement. Joel previously lived in Washburn, TX before moving to Clarendon 5 years ago. He was a Christian, and he loved to read. Intellectual thrillers were his favorite.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Alma Gehman.

Joel is survived by two brothers, Julian Gehman and Eric Gehman; two sisters, Rose Reimer and Cindy Ferch; 6 nephews; and 3 nieces.

Jo Dee Mincey-Waits, 75, of Amarillo died Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Amarillo.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in the First Methodist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Chris Downer, officiating. Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Jo Dee was born August 8, 1948, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Dorothy Dee and Vestal Vaughn, Jr. She married James Dewey “Jim” Mincey on February 14, 1981 in Lubbock. She had been a resident of Clarendon for 27 years where she worked as a Registered Nurse in Home Health prior to her retirement. She loved going to the lake, working home health, crafts, paintings, and adored playing card games and bingo. She was a former paramedic for Clarendon EMS in the 1980’s and early 90’s and was a former member of the Clarendon Firebelles. She was inducted into the Texas Panhandle Nurse Honor Guard in August 2023. She was also a former member of the First Methodist Church in Clarendon. She always loved being around her grandkids and great grandkids.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jim on September 1, 2006; and a sister, Vicki Lacy.

She is survived by her sons, Dewey Mincey and wife Kayla of Amarillo, John Klattenhoff and wife Elayne of Midland, Wayne Buckner and wife Traci of Orr City, and James Buckner of Carthage; her daughters, Cathie Flud and husband Josh of Lubbock, Jo Ann Cline and husband Bret of Jet, Oklahoma, Eileen Hood of Amarillo, Georgi Housh and husband Danny of Canyon, Samantha Hinton of Clarendon, and Edie Mincey of Midland; her sisters, Amy Windisch of Westmont, Illinois and Kim Douglass of Huntington Beach, California; 26 grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren.

The family request memorials be sent to the Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department / PO Box 364 / Clarendon, TX 79226.
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Lucy Caroline Saye, 95, of Clarendon died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Clarendon.

Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2024, in the First Methodist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Terry Tamplen, officiating.  Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Lucy was born January 7, 1929, in Cuthbert, Mitchell County, Texas to John and Flora Bozeman Brown.  She married Tommie Carl Saye on August 14, 1948, in Colorado City, Texas.  She had been a resident of Clarendon since 1947, where she helped Tommie at Saye’s in Clarendon, and was a devoted homemaker.  She was a Cub Scout den mother, Girl scout leader, and anything the kids were involved with, she was always there.  Lucy loved fishing and traveling with Tommie, collecting stamps, reading, and gardening.  She loved working in her yard or in her vegetable garden.  Lucy also loved her cats.  She was a member of the Les Beaux Arts Club, Pathfinders Club, former member of the First Christian Church in Clarendon, and a current member of the First Methodist Church in Clarendon.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 2013; a son, Tommy Saye, Jr. in 1966; a brother, George Reynolds Brown; and her sisters, Myra Brown Robinson, Betty Brown Christian, and Jane Brown.

Survivors include her son, Tim Saye of Clarendon; her daughter, Terry Askew and husband Danny of Clarendon; her five grandchildren, Dale Askew and wife Amanda, Katie Andrews and husband Dusty, Dalton Askew and wife Savannah, Evan Saye, and Austin Saye; and her five great grandchildren, Caleb, Conner, and Chambray Askew, Kassie Askew, and Bryson Andrews.

The family request memorials be sent to Donley County Sr. Citizens or Clarendon Burton Memorial Library.

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Carolyn Ruth Castner Moffett was born March 23, 1943, in Linden (Cass County) Texas to Ronald Douglas & Mary Ellen (Henderson) Castner. She passed peacefully to her heavenly home on June 22, 2024.

She grew up in Lelia Lake and graduated from Hedley High School and Texas Tech University.

She taught school in Spur, Southland, Poteet, Rockport and Seminole Texas. After retiring from teaching, she substituted in Hobbs, New Mexico, Clarendon, Groom as well as the prison system in Amarillo, Pampa, and Childress.

She married Lyndel Moffett on September 18, 1993, in Hobbs, New Mexico. And resided in Clarendon until his retirement in 2014, and then moved to Hobbs, New Mexico.

Carolyn loved the Lord and loved teaching His word. She co-taught the chapel Sunday school class at the First Baptist Church in Clarendon. She also taught the tv Sunday school class for the church for several years. She was a member of Crosswinds Community Church in Hobbs.

While in Clarendon, she served on the Donley County Hospital Board for several terms, and the Donley County Senior Citizens board and was a member of the Friends of the Library.

She was preceded in death by her dad, in 1992; mother, in 2022; and sister, Jeanne Castner Lauderdale on April 12, 2024

She is survived by her husband of Hobbs; her daughter, Cindy Sadler and David of Hobbs; son, Bud Courtney and Diana of St. Cloud, Florida; Sisters, Judy Castner of Amarillo and Cathy Daniels and David of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas; grandchildren, Doug Sadler and Briana of Hobbs, Jenna Pratt and Austin of St. Cloud, Florida and Austin Courtney and Starr of Ocalo, Florida; eight great grandchildren with two on the way.

A memorial service with the Rev. Anthony Knowles, officiating, will be held at Robertson Funeral Directors in Clarendon at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Visitation will be from 1:00pm until service time.

Graveside Services were held at Prairie Haven Memorial Park in Hobbs, New Mexico on Wednesday June 26, 2024.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be to Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Coy ‘K.C.’ Gene Cooper age 60 of Howardwick passed away on June 7, 2024, after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was at home surrounded by his family and friends.

Family Directed Memorial Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon.  Viewing will be held Wednesday at the funeral home with family receiving friends for visitation from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Cremation & Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Coy was born in Sayre, Okla., on May 5, 1964 to Patricia Ann Cook. As a young child, Coy loved that small town life and what it provided him and his imagination. Such as “running away” to catch the train as it rolled through town, along with the local sheriff knowing his momma’s first name as he called out to him “Coy, get down from that water tower before I have to call your momma, boy!”, and so much more that the family can recall. Soon he found himself living in the big city with his momma and younger sibling, and then he lost his mom to a life ending medical condition. Coy became an independent young man at the age of 14 taking care of himself. Even with this large life hurdle he graduated high school from Garden City High in May of 1982.

He attended college at Garden City Community College where he earned his Associate’s to be a Veterinary Medicine Assistant in 1984. During his time at Garden City Community College his was on the baseball team, as well as the rodeo team. Rodeo became his first love. Coy joined the PRCA and unofficially claimed the Bull Rider Rookie of the Year title his first-year in. He continued this career for 18 years until 1992. During this time, he was proud to know that he had rodeo-ed with some of the best in the world which included Cody Custer, Andy Taylor, Lane Frost, Leggs Stephenson, Charlie Sampson, Bobby DelVecchio, and many other greats.

When he left the rodeo industry behind it was for his newfound love of his life, Kimberly (Stehr) Cooper. Coy and Kim married on January 31, 1994, in Abilene, Texas. Coy and Kim shared four amazing children Dustin, Cortney, Dakota Spur, and Shyanne and nine grandchildren, who were his world. Coy was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, which was the highlight of his life. He loved the cowboy life and loved sharing stories and knowledge with all of those around him. Coy was a man of many talents, most of them coming from his stubborn ways and never taking the statement of “you don’t know how to do that” without always finding a way. He always had a cowboy’s attitude, “if you’re gonna be dumb you gotta be tough” and if you don’t know how to do it then figure it out. Coy was always a man of many words and if you couldn’t hear what he was saying you could always see it on his face.

Coy and Kim made Howardwick their home in 2018. This community is one that he had grown to love and care for. In the last 18 months of his life, he had grown very close with his son-in-law, Chris. They shared numerous stories, a wealth of knowledge, and a true friendship from this journey. Coy’s most quoted words he would leave us all with today would be “If you’re not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.”

Coy is preceded in death by son Dakota Spur, mother Patrica Cook, Uncles Jim Cook and Gene Cook, and grandparents.

Coy is survived by wife Kimberly Cooper; son Dusitn and wife Elizabeth of Willow, Okla.; daughter Cortney and husband Chris of Clarendon; daughter Shyanne and husband Matt of Clarendon; grandchildren Cadence, Lily, Dakotah, Brance, Adalyn, Dalis, Crosby, Greeley, and soon to be born Baby Steele in August; adopted parents Steve and Heidi Phelps; and a host of cousins and extended family.

In lieu of flowers the family is accepting contributions to Coy’s funeral arrangements which can be made at Donley County State Bank, venmo @Cortney-Reuter-1, or cash app $WindyMoney05.

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Henry E. Michels was born June 30, 1945, in Madison Wisconsin, the son of Henry Joseph Michels and Irene Goldie (Rockwell) Michels. Henry was a father to a daughter Tonita (Toni)and longtime companion of Susan Kennedy. Henry was proud to be a truck driver for over 50 years, of which he owned his own trucking company, Fuzzy’s Transport, for 24 years.

He and his semi-truck also participated in tractor pulls yearly at the county fair in upstate new york.in his retirement, he loved transporting members of the Windsor Amish community and has done that for the past several years, making many friends in the Windsor area.

He enjoyed trips back to his home state of Wisconsin with his daughter and oh yeah, Wine tasting! He never met a stranger and everyone he ever crossed paths with is a happier person because of him.

In addition to his daughter Toni Cox (Jerod Cox) of Collinsville Oklahoma and his longtime companion Susan Kennedy of Windsor Missouri. Two Grandchildren: Michael Stefanatos and Kalleigh Cox, Brother Joe Michels (Mary) of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. A sister Irene Brimmer Wisconsin dells and Aunt Florence Abbs of Reedsburg Wisconsin and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by, Toni’s mother Barbara Michels, a son Henry Michels Jr, Brother Lawrence Michels, Sister Carolyn Harris and her husband Sonny and brother-in-law Norman Brimmer.

A celebration of life will be at Jaycee Athletic Park, 305 Hemlock St., in Sauk City on June 30 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Everett Williams, 79, of Memphis passed away at home June 3, 2024.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024, in the Memphis Church of Christ with Tom Anderson and Mark Lance, officiating.  Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Memphis.

Viewing will be held Friday, with the family receiving friends for visitation from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

He was born November 21, 1944, to Alexander and Virgie Hayes Williams.  He graduated from Broseley High in 1962.  On July 9, 1965, Everett married Gladys Curry at Depoyster Church of Christ.  They completed their family by adopting Michael, January 31, 1976, and Suzy, July 14, 1977.  His grandchildren were his delight.  Everett loved God and was a constant supporter of the Church.  He was a farmer all of his life, even when in college at Abilene Christian University, (1967).  He believed in farmers being organized and served on several boards.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, David Williams.

He is survived by his wife, Gladys; one son, Michael Williams; one daughter, Suzy Banks; nine grandchildren, Trevor, Seth, and Zach Williams, Lauren Jordan, Yardli Beddingfield, Zoe and Thadius Lane, Kandal and Michala Banks; two great granddaughters, Leliana Williams and Kennedy Jordan; four brothers, Wes, Marvin, Ted, and Bill Williams; six sisters, Janice Eubanks, Janie McNeal, Janet Scott, Judy Williams, Joyce Sanders, Juanita Francis, Joanna Gauldin; a special cousin, Donald Willie and a multitude of cousins, in laws, and friends.

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Glenn Franklin Wallace, age 87, of Brady, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at his residence in Brady.

Glenn was born November 23, 1936, in Clarendon to L. L. Wallace and Mary Elizabeth (Naylor) Wallace. He grew up in Clarendon and graduated from Clarendon High School. Upon graduation, Glenn attended Texas Tech University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. While in Lubbock, Glenn married his high school sweetheart Patricia Knox on August 31, 1957. After earning his bachelors, Glenn began working for Wallace Monument, a company started by his father, in Clarendon. Glenn and Pat had two sons, Matt and Tony. After Pat’s passing, Glenn married Sandra Keel on July 8, 1966. Together they welcomed their daughter, Jill. They lived in Clarendon for 15 years before moving to Brady, Texas, where he purchased Brady Monument Company in 1983. After Sandi’s passing in 2002, Glenn married Sharron Harris on September 4, 2013, in San Antonio. He retired from the monument business in 2011.

Glenn was civically oriented and actively involved in both the Clarendon and Brady communities. In both towns, he served on the City Council, was an active member of the Lions club and was affiliated with the Men’s Golf Association. In Clarendon, he was actively involved in the Jaycees. In Brady, he served as the Mayor Pro Tem, for one year, was a founding member of the Economic Development Corporation and served as a volunteer for various organizations. As the owner of Brady Monument, Glenn expanded the business to serve many surrounding counties and towns as far as San Antonio. He took pride in his work and was fulfilled by his career. This is exemplified by a quote hanging in his office that reads, “I tip my hat to the maker of monuments for his is the only work that lasts forever” (Holmes).

As a Christian, Glenn was an active member of the Methodist Church. His unwavering faith guided him all the years of his life. Glenn was a professor at Clarendon Junior College where he taught algebra. He obtained his pilot’s license in Clarendon and loved flying any chance he could. His passions included Texas history, traveling, and visiting casinos. Most weekends, he could be found on the golf course where he earned the nickname “Tombstone” by his golf buddies. His travels took him to the beach, antebellum homes, and historical places in Texas. If you knew Glenn, you know his favorite colors were red and black in honor of his beloved Red Raiders. Glenn loved laughter, telling jokes and always chose a positive outlook. He loved his friends and family fiercely and his pearls of wisdom will live on in their memories forever.

He is survived by his wife Sharron Wallace of Brady, Texas; son Tony Wallace and wife Ronda of Lubbock, Texas; daughter Jill Mays of Brownwood, Texas; step-son Cory Webb of San Angelo, Texas; sister Doris White of Clarendon, Texas; grandchildren Maggie Broll, Will Mays, Jessica Jordan, Danielle Wallace, Bryan Clayton, Ashley Ashman; five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Francis Johnson, wives Patricia Wallace and Sandi Wallace.

Funeral services were held on May 28, 2024, at the Methodist Church in Brady, Texas. Final funeral services were held in Clarendon on May 29, 2024, at the First Methodist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Chris Ford, officiating. Interment followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Pallbearers in Brady and/or Clarendon include Will Mays, Wesley Broll, Logan Webb, David Hill, Ed Keith, Jeff Jordan, Cory Webb, Bryan Clayton, Mark White, Ty White, Trent White and Greg Leeper.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Glenn Wallace may be made to Hope from the Heart, P. O. Box 1207, Brady, Texas 76825.