Obituaries

Kimberly Dawn Kidwell, 49, of Amarillo died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in Amarillo.

Graveside service were held on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Dreamland Cemetery located in Canyon. and will be officiated by Uncle Wayne Hollinshead of Quanah. Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon. Everyone please wear Kimberly’s favorite color pink.

Born to Virgil (Bud) Kidwell and Karilyn Noble Kidwell in Amarillo and as she called it her HOME TOWN! A proud “Amarillo By Morning” Girl!

Kimberly spent her first 5 years in Amarillo, and then 3 years doing mission work in Chicago with her parents. Even though Amarillo was her “Home Town” she also lived in Sandersville Ga., Borger, Plainview, Crosbyton-McAdoo, Quanah, and Panhandle.

She lived independent in Plainview and Quanah. She very much enjoyed having her own apartment. Kimberly loved life and being social. Some of her passions included Special Olympics, Down Syndrome Buddy Walks, The Panhandle Floozies (The Red Hats), Sunday School class, singing in the church choir, performing sign language songs, all kinds of crafts and making homemade gifts. She dearly loved a good gambling trip (right Extra Mom Shirley?). She very much loved the cruises she took with family to Alaska (two times), New York and up to Canada and then her trip of her life time to Hawaii.

She is survived by her mom Karilyn Kidwell and a special friend Glen Phelps; aunts and uncles Gary and Marilyn Grimes, Ronnie and Janie Tyra, all of Amarilllo, Barbara Rector, Dave and Betty Kreyling, all of Pampa; cousins D’Wan Grimes of Austin, Jason and Kendra Cantrell of Dimmitt, Katherine and Leland Borden of Linden, Shad Tyra and Terry Lewis of Amarillo and many more loving cousins and friends that she considered family.

Kindly make memorials to Panhandle Down Syndrome Guild, P. O. Box 20783 Amarillo, Texas 79114; Snack Pac for Kids, 2406 SW 3rd Ave Amarillo, Texas 79106; Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (Christmas Baskets), 316 Valley Ave. Amarillo, Tx 79108; or to the charity of your choice in memory of Kimberly Kidwell.

PLEASE wear mask and practice social distancing. Thank you.

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Dorothy “June” LaBoon, 85, of Howardwick passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020, in Amarillo.

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

June was born on June 19, 1935, to Fred and Ada Clark Wortham in Whitesboro, Texas. After graduating high school, June spent her career as a secretary for various companies. June lived in Claude prior to moving to Howardwick approximately 13 years ago.

June loved to crochet, making many beautiful creations in her lifetime, most recently kitchen towels with toppers and matching scrubbers. She also loved gardening, canning and craft projects. She loved to take care of the birds and deer, evidenced by the multiple feeders and deer that could be seen around her house every day at dusk. She watched each year for the new fawns and gave them all names. When health allowed, on a pretty day, June could be found outside taking care of her garden and flower beds.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Fred Wortham, Jr.; two sisters, Ann Gilbert in Ruston, Louisiana, and Ada Vieno, resting in Albuquerque, New Mexico and two grandchildren, Jason Ponder and Jaimee Ponder.

She is survived by her son, Arthur LaBoon, Jr. of Sterling, Virginia; daughter, Judy Ponder of Beaufort, South Carolina; three grandchildren, Morgan Booth, David Greene, and Ryan Greene; five great-grandchildren, Addison Mater, Shaelyn Mater, Brittan Harrison, Christopher Gorley, and Zachary Booth.

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Bill Anderton, 78, of Hedley, Texas passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020.

He was born on May 13, 1942 in Borger. He was a ranch hand at heart and loved the outdoors and taking his pack mule and horse deep into the trails of the mountains where he took hundreds of pictures of nature.

He is survived by two sons, Shannon Anderton and wife Micah of Stratford, Texas, and Cody Anderton of Okemah, Oklahoma; a daughter, Toni Cantu and husband Raul of Spearman, Texas; three sisters, Sharon Bain and husband Don of Amarillo, Texas, Kay Freeman and husband Jerry of Alabama, and Tammy Founds of Midland, Texas; one brother, Dusty Anderton and wife Dorinda of San Angelo, Texas; 12 grandkids; and 7 great-grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Anderton Sr., and a grandson, Ricky Goodson.

A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 19, 2020, at the Hedley Methodist Church, 301 Main Street in Hedley, conducted by Stan Cosby. All Covid-19 protocols will be in effect, masks and social distancing is required.

His ashes will be scattered in the High Country at a later date.

Duane Nichols, 79, of Crowell, formerly of Clarendon died Friday, November 6, 2020, in Dallas.

Memorial services were on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, in the First Baptist Church in Crowell with Jon Nichols, officiating. Private inurnment will be in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Cremation & Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Duane was born February 12, 1941, in Crowell to Sherman Walter and Jessie Nichols. He married Wanda June James on June 10, 1961, in Crowell. He had worked for many years as a State Trooper for Texas Department of Public Safety and was a Lieutenant for Pantex Security until his retirement in 2003. He was a member of the Clarendon and Crowell Masonic Lodge where he was a Scottish Rite mason and a member of the Shriners. He was a deacon and a member of the First Baptist Church in Crowell.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brothers and two sisters, Wilbron Nichols, Eulalah Malone, and JoAnn Swan; and a son, Thomas D. Nichols.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda Nichols of Crowell; his sons, Jon David Nichols and wife Kendra of Follett and Guy Dan Nichols and wife Karen of Irving; and his grandsons, Josiah Nichols of Lubbock, Thomas Nichols and Zachary Nichols both of Irving.

The family request memorials be sent to First Baptist Church of Crowell, PO Box 179, Crowell, TX 79227 or Citizens Cemetery Association, PO Box 983, Clarendon, TX 79226.

Clara Jo Calhoun, 73, of Hedley went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 30, 2020. Clara Jo was surrounded by her children at the time of her passing.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 7, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley. Rev. Bruce Howard is officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Clara Jo was born September 9, 1947, in Wellington to Clarence and Callie Jo Stephens. She spent her early childhood in Pampa before moving to Hedley, where she graduated high school in 1966. Clara Jo was known for her beauty, her sarcastic sense of humor, and most notably her infectious smile. She was loving, humble and kind. Even though she suffered from a lifelong physical disability, she never complained.

In addition to being a mother, she was a cosmetologist and owned her own video game arcade called Clara’s Corner, where a whole generation of Hedley kids grew up frequenting. She was a great seamstress, loved Dachshunds, and was known for never missing her kids basketball games or events. She could always be found on the front row, but even if you couldn’t see her, you could hear her booming voice above the crowd cheering. She had a way of making every holiday special, because she was happiest when surrounded by her family. Clara Jo’s grandkids all have memories of her standing at the stove making her world famous chocolate gravy, which they requested at every gathering. She was the closest thing to perfect that a mother and Nanna could ever be.

She is preceded in death by her father, Clarence Omar Stephens, and mother, Callie Jo Stephens.

She is survived by Gary Calhoun of Lubbock, her 5 children, Stephanie Molloy and husband Mark of Amarillo, Calvin Holland and wife Leanne of Hedley, Scheli Moore and husband Michael of Canyon, Tanya Burton and husband Blain of Hedley, and Rhett Holland and wife Berkley of Amarillo, 20 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and another due in March.

In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials be made to Rowe Cemetery in Hedley or the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

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Rose Lee Watson (Casteel), 98, peacefully entered heavenly life in her Clarendon, Texas home on October 29, 2020.

Services will be held at Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon, Texas at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 7, presided over by pastor Larry Capranica. Burial will follow at Citizen’s Cemetery.

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

She was born to C.I. and Leona Jewell Casteel in Severe County, Arkansas on April 7, 1922. The oldest of twelve children, her descended lineage spanned generations in her lifetime, as did her charming smile and warmth.

Rose Lee met the love of her life, Lawrence Audrey “L.A.” Watson of Red River County, working in a cotton patch near Lake View, Texas. They were married in 1938 and later settled in the Martin community near Clarendon, where they lived for many years. She was a proud farmer, homemaker, and world class quilter with a deep affection for singing. Devoted to her lifelong faith, she was baptized at 19 in Deep Lake, Texas and remained a pillar in church communities throughout her life. She cheerfully led the congregation at Martin Baptist Church in singing for many years and led bible studies well into her later years. Of late, Rose Lee was an active member of the Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon and the Donley County Senior Citizens organization.

Among the things she cherished in life were piano playing, Alan Jackson’s gospel records, wearing elegant and soft-brimmed rose red hats (her favorite color), and opening her home for family and friends to celebrate holidays. She frequently and generously offered her ever growing family with gifts of handmade quilts and homemade canned delights. When she was not occupied with her volunteerism and family life, she loved to take in the natural beauty of her garden as she pruned and cared for her plants, giving them safe harbor from the West Texas wind. Even late in life, Rose Lee could be found exercising body and mind with a smile.

To her family, Rose Lee was a brilliant light of unconditional love and dedication. She selflessly poured herself into a life of hospitality and care for her family, community, and friends alike. Her life endeavors and challenges were all met with resilience and cheerfulness. Although mortal coil has been shed, her family will hold a wellspring of reminiscence and admiration for generations to come. Rose Lee left in her life’s wake an example of grace, elegance, hard work, and warm heartedness of which the world may take note and benefit.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother Vera Casteel; her brothers Jr., Dwane, Dale, and Jody; her sisters Vera Jean Casteel Stevens, Neita Casteel Draper, Allene Casteel, and Elizabeth Casteel Bohannon; her husband L.A.; her grandchildren Adenia Mills Baird, Terry Cole, and Karla Cole; her great grandchildren Cole Kedane, Adrian Mills; and great-great-grandchild Faith Sims.

She is survived by her two daughters, Gay Cole and Doris Mills, both of Clarendon; two sons, Faylon Watson and Larry Watson, both of Clarendon; brother, Kenneth Casteel of Houston; her grandchildren Charles and Kent Mills, Annette Bragg, Carl Watson, Tim Cole, Shanna Cole Kadane, Regina Watson Moore, Janet Watson Brown, Renee Watson Allen, Oren Shields, Cael Shields, and Amy Shields. Also surviving are 22 nieces and nephews; 30 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; and a host of great and great-great nieces and nephews.The family would like to thank Michael and Suzie Rhinehart for the great care given for the many years there, Kindred Hospice and the Kindred nurses that attended her, and the Memphis convalescent Center for care in her final days.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Donley County Senior Citizens Center, Community Fellowship Church, and Kindred Hospice.
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Earnest Wayne Tubbs, 78, passed away on October 20, 2020 at his home in Clarendon surrounded by his family.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the First United Methodist Church of Clarendon with pastor Stephania Gilkey officiating along with Kindred Hospice Chaplin Randy Srader.

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

Wayne was born January 2, 1942, in Carrizozo, New Mexico to Garvis Wayne and Earlena Berry Tubbs. He married Patsy Ann Sharp on December 9, 1961.

Wayne worked 30 years for El Paso Natural Gas Company, first as a pipeline welder and eventually as a district superintendent. He repaired and refurbished antique furniture after his retirement and was affectionately known by his wife Patsy as the “Chair-man of Clarendon.” He was an avid carpenter, helper, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.

He served on the Donley County Hospital District Board for several years. He was also a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Clarendon and loved attending Sunday School and bible studies.

Wayne prided himself as a family man and recently became a great-grandfather to his namesake Grady Wayne Grotegut, who he nicknamed “Wee Boy.” He cared for many other children in the community, among them Jayde and Braxton Gribble and Kase and Kinze Zongker.

He was preceded in death by his parents Garvis Wayne and Earlena Berry Tubbs, his brother Garvis Earl Tubbs, and his granddaughter JeanAnn Tubbs.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy Tubbs, his son Laban Tubbs and wife Jennifer of Clarendon, his daughter Tonya Newton and husband Clay of Albuquerque, New Mexico, his grandson Ty Tubbs of Clarendon, his granddaughter Ashlyn Grotegut and husband Parker of Gruver, and his great-grandson Grady Wayne Grotegut (Wee Boy).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the First United Methodist Church of Clarendon or Kindred Hospice.

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Cheryl Ann Molder Miller, 70, of Memphis died Monday, October 19, 2020, in Memphis.

Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2020, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Cheryl was born May 31, 1950, in Memphis to Carroll and Roberta Jones Molder. She married Carl “Dee” Miller on August 27, 1996, in Memphis. She was a longtime resident of Memphis where she was an LVN prior to her retirement. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She loved her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a brother, Thomas Grady Molder.

She survived by her son, Ray Thomas and wife Winona of Seminole, Texas; her daughters, Chantel Brooks and husband Larry of Shamrock and Tiffany Rives and husband Mario of Vacaville, California; her brother, John Molder and wife Jeannie of Clarendon; her sister, Billie Layland of Clarendon; her grandchildren, Rachel Thomas, Dwayne Thomas, Shaila Runnels, Paige Thomas, Ashley Runnels, Heather Rushing, and Kamron Mason; and her great grandchildren, Michael Thomas, Marcus Thomas, Taylon Wingfield, Zaveah Wingfield, Zaire Wiggins, Aria Runnels, and Corren Wilson.

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Elizabeth “Libba” Casteel Bohanon, 81, of Denton, went home to be with her beloved sons and her siblings Sunday afternoon, October 11, 2020.

She was born to C.I. and Vera Casteel in Bonham, Texas on August 11, 1939.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, at 1801 Malone St., Denton and can be viewed remotely at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81591196822.

Elizabeth was one of nine siblings – four sisters and five brothers. She was raised on a cotton farm in Lakeview. Elizabeth picked cotton with the family until she graduated high school and married in 1957. She later moved to Clarendon where she owned her own beauty shops and was a hairdresser for 30 years. Elizabeth played basketball and volleyball in high school. She also loved to ride and race motorcycles in her younger years. She enjoyed oil painting and loved to play cards, bridge, bingo, and farkle until her eyesight started to decline. She was a very tough, hardheaded, and strong person. She trusted people and believed that if she told someone the truth, that they would return the favor. She was very honest and blunt as well – she told you exactly what she thought of you and any situation. Elizabeth was a fighter and fought until the very end. She will be missed very much.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Jr., Dwane, Dale, and Jody, her sisters Jean and Neita, and her sons James Gregory Bohanon and Bradley Wade Bohanon.

She is survived by her daughter Gwen Bohanon Simpson and her husband Jon, grandchildren Halee Grounds and her husband Matt, Jessica Simpson, and Jolee Simpson, her great grandson Lane Grounds, as well as her sister Rose Lee Watson, and brother Kenneth Casteel, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Bradley Leon Braddock, 50, died Tuesday, September 29, 2020 in Ft. Worth.

Private family burial will be held in Citizen’s Cemetery with Bobby Sims officiating.

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

Bradley was born July 23, 1970, in Memphis to Jimmy Braddock and Mary Cole. Bradley graduated from Clarendon High School in 1988 before moving to Amarillo where he worked for a vending machine company for over 10 years. He enjoyed doing carpentry work, racing motorcycles, and spending time with his children. His caring attitude and desire to help people will be deeply missed by his loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Betty and Odie Braddock; maternal grandparents, Dorothy and Billy Sims; and his stepfather, Wayne Cole.

He is survived by his father, Jimmy Braddock and wife Sharon of Clarendon; mother, Mary Cole of Clarendon; son, Brock Braddock of Bushland; daughter, Brianna Braddock of Bushland; sister, Tonya Braddock of Clarendon; several uncles, aunts, and cousins; and the mother of his children, Stephanie Donnell of Bushland.

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