Obituaries

Phillip Randy Wiggins, 63, of Pampa died Thursday, February 6, 2020, in Amarillo.

Services were held on Sunday, February 9, 2020, in the First Baptist Church in Hedley with Rev. Bruce Howard, officiating. Burial will follow in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley.

Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Phillip was born October 15, 1956, in Groom to W.B. and Geraldine Wiggins. He grew up in Hedley and was a graduate of Hedley High School. After High School, he went to West Texas State University where he graduated with a Bachelors in Accounting. He had been a resident of Wheeler County for 15 years and had worked for W.B. Supply and later Beck Supply in Wheeler prior to his illness. He was a Mason and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hedley.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his two brothers, Billy Wiggins and wife Tobytha of Wheeler and Bobby Joe Wiggins and wife Cheryl of Lakeview; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews, and other extended family.

The family request memorials be sent to Rowe Cemetery Association or the First Baptist Church in Hedley.

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Visitation for Nancy Stanford Shelton will be held Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Robertson Funeral Directors in Clarendon.

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

Nancy was born in Memphis on January 30, 1934, to her parents Jewel and L.W. Stanford. She moved to Clarendon after marrying Douglas Shelton. She lived on the ranch in Clarendon where she was a ranchers wife, cooking meals for cowboys, chores, and working around the home.

Nancy moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1985. While in Scottsdale, she did volunteer work for the church and various shops. She loved Arizona for the beautiful flowers, trees, art, and especially the weather. She loved to walk. She walked to the stores and parks, and the Phoenix Zoo. She loved the animals and also loved to read. She moved back to Texas in 2017. She lived in Amarillo, Clarendon, and Claude, where is passed away on February 4, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, L.W. and Jewel Stanford.

She is survived by son Ken Shelton and wife Theresa, granddaughter Haley and her husband Taylor, and great grandson, James Thomas Shelton, and grandson, Raylyn Shelton all of Clarendon; son Stan Shelton and wife Melanie, granddaughter, Shanna Shelton of Amarillo, grandson, Derrick Shelton of Lubbock, and granddaughter, Audrey Shelton also of Lubbock.

Special Thanks to Road Runner Home Health, Saints’ Roost Cottage, and the Hudson House/Jill Benson of Claude.

The family request memorials be sent to the Burton Memorial Library in Clarendon.
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Terry Bernie Bernabe, 69, of Spring Branch, Texas, passed away on January 24, 2020, due to an acute illness.

Terry was born on June 25, 1950, in Burlington, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents Wilbert and Eileen (Harmon) Bernabe.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years Kay (Luedtke) Bernabe; brother Gary Bernabe (wife Diane); brothers-in-law Kurt Luedtke and Jon Luedtke (Kathy); sister-in-law Jill Mrazek; biological son Jeremiah Hankins (wife Brandy), daughter Cara (Hankins) Wesley; son Reed Bernabe (fiancé Jenna); eight grandchildren Christian, Evelyn, Oliver, Zoe, Dakoda, Ellizabeth, Addison, and Jedidiah; and several nieces and nephews.

Terry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and loved sharing his life with his family and friends. He was an avid bass fisherman and was honored to participate several years with the Take A Vet Fishing program with the Wounded Warriors.

Please reach out to the family directly for memorial service information.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like a donation to be sent to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or a tree planted in his memory.

Jewell Edwards Judd of Clarendon passed away in Amarillo on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at the age of 93.

Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Lance Wood, officiating. Private burial will be at Llano Cemetery in Amarillo.

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

Jewell was born November 4, 1926, in Oklahoma to James Thomas and Carrie Bell Turner Edwards. Jewell was one of eleven children born in the Edwards’ household. She married Preston Colvin “Snooks” Judd on April 8, 1948, in Wellington. Jewell moved from Amarillo to Clarendon in 1971 when she and her husband purchased a farm in Donley County. She had been a housewife most of her life while they lived on the farm.

Jewell loved fishing, being outdoors, and especially loved working out in the yard with her flowers and plants. Jewell also loved singing and playing the guitar. Jewell was a member of the First Baptist Church in Clarendon.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, James and Carrie Edwards; her husband Preston “Snooks” Judd; by a son, Randall Judd in 1969; and by 10 brothers and sisters.

She is survived by a son, Calvin Judd and wife Janice of Amarillo; a daughter Gale Jones of Amarillo; three grandchildren, Mike Judd, Rocky Jones, and Rhonda Lane; 12 great grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; and close friends, Terri Luna, Rosemary Winters, and Wanda Dromgoole.

The family would like memorials to be sent to First Baptist Church, PO Box 944, Clarendon, Texas 79226.

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There will be a memorial service for Su San Jeannette Couch, at the Hedley Methodist Church on Saturday, February 1. at 2:00 p.m.. Su San lost her battle with cancer on January 24, 2020, in Corsicana, Texas.

Su San was born in Hedley on April 11,1962 and raised in the Hedley and Giles communities. She graduated from Hedley High School in 1980, and from the Clarendon College School of Nursing in 1987, obtaining her LVN license. She was a devoted nurse and worked for many years caring for people in the area before moving to Corsicana and continuing her work.

She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Watt, her mother, Peggy Watt, and a brother, Leon Couch. She is survived by two brothers, Keith Watt, and Guy Watt, both of Hedley, her sister in law, Linda Couch of Winters, several nieces and nephews, cousins, and many friends.

In lieu of flower, the family asks that memorials be sent to the Rowe Cemetery fund, or to a favorite charity.

Todd Randall Phillips, 49, of Clarendon died Monday, January 13, 2020, in Leander.

Services were held on Friday, January 17, 2020, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Lance Wood, officiating. Burial followed in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Todd was born July 22, 1970, in Amarillo to Donnie and Bettie Phillips. He grew up in Clarendon and was a resident of Clarendon most of his life. Todd was a welder and enjoyed working with his hands as well as drawing. In his younger years he enjoyed his daughter and most recently enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Tambra Phillips.

He is survived by his sister, Shonda Cummins and husband Danny of Clarendon; a daughter, Tennessee Yocham of Blair, Oklahoma; his nephew, Brayden Phillips; his nieces, Tandie and Kennadie Cummins; one grandchild; and several aunts and cousins.

The family request memorials be sent to Strong Towers Ministry, 7801 Burns Street, Hitchcock, TX 77563 or Faith City Missions Hope for Men 401 SE 2nd Avenue, Amarillo, TX 79101.

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Roger T. Stone, 73, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, Nebraska.

Service were held on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hildreth, Nebraska, with Pastors Kari Foss and Marcia Dorn officiating. Burial with Military Rites by Kent Kailey Post #45, Lawrence, Nebraska, and the Army National Guard Honors Team will be in Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Hildreth, Nebraska. Memorials may be given to the family to be designated at a later date. Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.mertenbutlermortuary.com. Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill, Nebraska, is in charge of arrangements.

Roger (Rod) was born on July 4, 1946, to John T. and Mable M. (Moore) Stone in Clarendon, Texas. He graduated from Clarendon High School in 1964. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Sam Houston State College in 1968, The University of Georgia with his Master of Science Degree in 1972 and his PhD. from the University of Wisconsin in 1976.
Roger served in the United States Army from January 20, 1969, to December 22, 1970. He married Pam K. Loschen on November 30, 1985, in Hastings, Nebraska. After receiving his PHD he moved to the Lawrence Area and worked for the U.S. Meat and Animal Research Center, Clay Center, Nebraska until retiring in 2006. Roger was a member of Kent Kailey Post #45, Lawrence, Nebraska. He liked to tear things apart and fix them if he could.

He is survived by his wife; Pam, Lawrence, Nebraska, two sons; Jeremiah Johnson, Strang, Nebraska and Justin Johnson (Sabrina Young), Doniphan, Nebraska, two grandson; Koen and Kaser Johnson, mother-in-law; Sharron Loschen (Al Synovec), step father; Richard Tunnel, Amarillo, Texas, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and family; Gerry (Arlene) Loschen, Kearney, Nebraska, Kelly (Joy) Loschen, Columbus, Nebraska, step brothers and sisters-in-law and family; Dennis (JoAnn) Bradshaw, San Tan Valley, Arizona, Doug (Ann) Bradshaw, Benbrook, Texas, Dianah Bradshaw, Jacksonville, Florida, cousins; Jimmy Riley, Amarillo, Texas, Becky Bills, Conroe, Texas, Susie Hardage, Altus, Oklahoma, Troy Stanten, Amarillo, Texas, numerous nieces and nephews.

Roger is preceded in death by his parents; Mabel Tunnell and J.T. Stone, stepmother; Ola Stone and father-in-law; Gerald Loschen.

Lola Faye (Owens) Naylor, age 89, passed away peacefully, December 20, 2019, in New Braunfels, Texas.

Faye was born June 28, 1930, in Amarillo to Sam and Cassie Owens. She graduated from Hedley High Cchool and went on to business college in Lubbock after graduation. After attending college for a short time, she returned to Amarillo and soon after began dating the future love her of life, T.E. Naylor, who she would later marry on November 14, 1948. Faye was a true pioneer woman with a love for the farm and ranch that remained with her until her last days. She worked alongside her husband tending to their ranch and farm while being a housewife, bookkeeper and mother to their four children. She was his right hand and continued managing and tending to their legacy long after he passed away. Their home place became the gathering spot for many cousins throughout the summer months.

She was known for her “Eagle Eyes” and could spot a cow out three pastures away. Faye loved her family and enjoyed big family gatherings. For many years, she would travel near and far to spend time with her family. From the Owens reunions in California to the Bell reunions in Amarillo, Faye loved spending time with and being near her family. Faye’s favorites were fried chicken and strawberry shortcake. She loved cooking and was famous for her rolls, known by all the grand’s as “Mimie’s Rolls”, her hot-water cornbread, and her fried pork loin breakfasts with eggs sunny-side up. She was always cooking whether it be for family or friends or anyone who happened to show up at the back door. She was a servant to her skill making fresh banana bread or plum jelly on more than one occasion for friends during their times of need.

Faye loved to travel and did a lot of it while pursuing her business of selling Home Interiors. She enjoyed meeting new people and fostering friendships all over the Texas Panhandle. She was an excellent host and hosted many successful Home Interior parties throughout the years. She was a strong, disciplined woman who did well pursuing this love and enjoyed sharing her business with her loved ones. For many years, her grandchildren were able to “shop at Mimie’s” for all of their last-minute gifting needs. Later in life Faye found a second love in Sam Hawkins and they spent several wonderful years together until his passing.

Faye loved God and her church. For many years, she would end her day while reading her bible and praying in her rocking chair before bed. She was servant of the Lord and continued her service making contributions to those in need until her last days. She would often refer to her favorite verse and made it the foundation from which she lived her life, Psalms 23 – “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Cassie Owens; her husband, Thomas Earl Naylor Jr, her son, Tex Wayne Naylor; and her three grandchildren, Thomas Earl Naylor IV, Jamie Frye and Blake Frye.

Faye is survived by her two daughters Geneva Lee Naylor and Linda Faye Lewis and her husband Jerry; grandchildren, Seth McAfee and his wife Cara, Fayeth Hall, Matt Naylor and his wife Stephanie, Tara Jackson and her husband Steve, Jared Naylor and his wife Kati, and Ethan Naylor and his wife Danyale; great grandchildren, Ryan Frye and his wife Amy, Riplee and Pyper McAfee, Cash and Mac Naylor, Natalie and Jett Frye, Ava and Madison Jackson, Tex Naylor and Esmae Naylor, and Henry Brown and great great grandchild Sadie Frye. She is also survived by her brothers and sister, cousins and many nieces, nephews and friends.

A celebration of her life was held on Monday, December 23, 2019. Graveside services followed at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of her favorite organizations; Cal Farley’s Boy’s Ranch, Samaritan’s Purse or Rowe Cemetery.

Gary Dan Hall, a loving son, brother, father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 10, 2020, after a long battle with dementia.

Dan was born in Clarendon on April 15, 1960, and lived there until he moved into the Memphis Convalescent Home in Memphis in October of 2017. Well-known for serving others and serving his Lord through singing.

He was preceded in death by his father, Doyle Clayton Hall. He leaves behind his wife, Michelle Hall; four daughters, one son, and one-step daughter: Candice Hall of Amarillo; Brittney Barnes of Dolgeville, New York; MaRae Hall of Panhandle; MimRosz Hall of Newkirk, Oklahoma; Thad Hall of Denton; and MiKayla Shadle Milburn of Dallas.

He is survived by his mother, Carol Hall of Clarendon, and two sisters: Sue Jones of Wichita, Kansas and Janie Taylor of Fort Worth. Dan was also the proud grandfather of three grandchildren: Harleigh, Kighlah, and Daniel and three step-grandchildren: Julian, Liv and Jace all of Dolgeville, New York. He is also survived by many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Dan “never met a stranger”. He loved people and enjoyed joking around. Dan farmed for many years with his dad. If he wasn’t on the tractor, he was usually at Floyd’s Automotive, swapping stories. Dan always looked for opportunities to do kind deeds for others. He loved the senior saints at Calvary Baptist Church in Clarendon. In fact, some of them are not too happy with him leaving this earth before them. They planned for him to sing at their funerals.

The funeral service for Dan was held at Calvary Baptist Church in Clarendon, on Monday, January 13, at 2:00 p.m. Interment followed at Citizen’s Cemetery immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make a donation to Calvary Baptist Church, Clarendon.

Roger Dale Finch, 72, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at his home in Clarendon.

A Celebration of Life for Roger was held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon, Texas.

Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Roger was born March 20, 1947, in Memphis, to Richard Henry Finch and Travis Elizabeth (Donald) Finch. The family bought a farm close to Clarendon and moved there in the fall of 1950. Roger was a graduate of Clarendon High School, Clarendon College and completed training through General Motors.
Roger had many talents and there wasn’t much he couldn’t do. He worked as a machinist, mechanic, carpenter, electrician and USDA meat inspector. His most beloved job was farming cotton on his parent’s land south of Clarendon.

In addition to Roger’s many talents, he had countless hobbies and interests. He loved woodworking. He made everything from weather vanes to wooden Christmas ornaments. He loved making things for children, especially his grandkids! Rocking chairs, wagons, guns, trucks and back scratchers. He loved to sing and was part of a men’s choir in Amarillo. Singing at church was his favorite.

Roger was an animal lover. He rarely met a dog he didn’t immediately have a bond with. Roger loved kids, helping people and volunteering. He served as a volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House in Amarillo for several years. He loved, visited and volunteered at Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch.

If you knew Roger you would know his love for his 1953 Ford tow-truck that he and his grandkids saved from a field and converted into the beloved Cars character Tow Mater. He knew how much joy this would bring to children so he entered the car in many parades and loaned the car to be on display for many events. Travelers stopping at the Whistle Stop to take a picture with Mater made his day!

Above all, Roger loved to talk. He talked about his friends and family constantly. Silly conversations with children were his favorite as he loved to tease and make them laugh. But most importantly he wanted all who met him to know about the love of Jesus.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Travis Finch, and his brother Richard Floyd Finch.

He is survived by his daughter Laura (Finch) Bailey and husband Jason, two grandchildren Avery Bailey and Ethan Bailey, all of Amarillo, sister Edna (Finch) Johnson and husband Denis, from Tambaram, South India, brother Phillip Finch of Tularosa, New Mexico, several nieces and nephews and friends. With his passing, another small part of the old Clarendon community is lost, but his memory lives on with those who knew him and loved him.

As has been said, Roger had a big heart for children. In lieu of flowers he wanted everyone to help Fiona. Fiona is a 9-year-old girl who lives in Kentucky. She has Klippel-Feil syndrome and has already had 31 spinal surgeries and more to come. If you feel lead to donate please send money to Shawna Ogle by mail or PayPal. teamfionah@gmail.com or 717 W. Locust St., Princeton, KY 42445.

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