Obituaries

Charles Kenneth “Fat” Swinney, 88, died Saturday, October 28, 2017, in McLean.

Graveside services were held Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. in Hedley Cemetery in Hedley with Rev. Bill Hodges officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Charles was born on February 28, 1929 in Hedley, Texas to Charles Thomas and Ruby Everett Swinney. He was a resident of Hedley most of his life. He married Doris Mayes and she preceded him in death in 1997. He loved fishing and was member of the First United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Doris; 2 brothers, S.L. and Hershel Swinney; daughter, Linda Lewis; and great granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth.

He is survived by a daughter, Brenda Swinney of Hedley; 2 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and several nieces.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be sent to Rowe Cemetery P.O. Box 213 Hedley, Texas 79226.
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Robert Carl Litton died on August 26, 2017, in hospice care at the VA Medical Center in Big Spring. Bob was born in Dallas on December 29, 1939.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

He held a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a Master of Arts degree in Literature from Southern Methodist University, along with additional studies at the University of Maryland and Yale University during his military service, and later Journalism studies at the University of Texas at Arlington. He served as editor of several small west Texas newspapers, and as a reporter for newspapers and radio for many years. Bob was a journalist, a poet and a lifelong student of literature and philosophy.

Mary Ann Sawyer-Craft, 81, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017, in Amarillo.

Services were held on Saturday, September 30, 2017, in the Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Chris Downer, officiating. Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Mary Ann was born December 12, 1935, in Corisicana to Willie Clyde and Lula Mae Perkins Osburn. She was a graduate of Dawson High School and Texas Tech University. She married Edward Davis Sawyer, the father of her two sons and later married Bill Craft on January 7, 1995. She was a charter member of the Clarendon Country Club and loved golfing. She was also a member of the Ladies Golf Association and held the Womens Club Champion for several years. She trained and loved horses and was a resident of Clarendon most of her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and the father of her two sons, Edward Davis Sawyer.

She is survived by 2 sons, Ted Sawyer of Amarillo and Dan Sawyer of Clarendon; husband, Bill Craft of Clarendon; a step son, Jack Craft of Clarendon; 2 step daughters, Cathy Keene of San Antonio and Chris Matthews of Clarendon; 4 grandchildren, Misti Powell of League City, Clay Sawyer of Clarendon, Jamie Jackson of Seminole, and Kalli Hodge of Clarendon; 10 great grandchildren; and several step grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family request memorials be sent to a ALS Foundation for Life / PO Box 96 / Natick, MA 01760 or Citizens Cemetery Association / PO Box 983 / Clarendon, TX 79226.
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Katie Mae Harris, 83, died Friday, September 22, 2017, in Memphis.

Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 29, 2017, in the True Church of God in Christ in Clarendon with Elder Jeff Riles, officiating and Elder Roy Williams as the eulogist.

Burial will follow at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Wake will be at 5:30 pm Thursday at the funeral home.

Katie Mae Harris was born in Matador Varie and Jimmy Lee Harris, Sr.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Allen Harris, LV Harris, Bud Lee Harris, Jimmy Lee Harris, Jr., and Lillie Mae Harris.

She leaves to mourn, her son, Arthur Harris; 3 sisters, Fern Jones of Amarillo, Mae Butler and Mary Dee Harris both of Clarendon; a brother, Bennie Lee Harris of Clarendon; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Garth Cyrus “Red” Carter, 87, dies Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Wheeler.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 23, 2017, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Joe Neal Shadle, officiating.

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

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Red was born April 14, 1930, in Alanreed to Amul Cyrus and Clara Mae Daniels Carter.  He married Edna Louise Mann on May 29, 1948, in Clarendon.  He was a water well shop foreman prior to his retirement.  He was a resident of Dumas from 1948-1988, Pampa 1988-1995, Clarendon 1995-2012, and has been a resident at Wheeler Nursing and Rehab since 2012.  He called square dancing around the panhandle for 25 years.  He was a big supporter of his grandkids and made all of their events.  The family would like to thank Wheeler Nursing and Rehab for their loving care towards Red.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, on October 26, 2004; and a brother, Jimmy Carter.

He is survived by 2 sons, Johnny Carter and wife Deena of Shamrock and Randy Carter of Austin; a brother, Neal Carter and wife Jan of Miami; 2 grandchildren, Dakota Carter of Houston and Jacey Rucker and husband Kelby of Shamrock; and special friends, Joe Neal Shadle and Doug Kid.

The family request memorials be sent to Wheeler Nursing and Rehab.

Thomas Eugene Jaramillo died Tuesday, September 5, 2017, in Amarillo at the age of 61.

Memorial services were held Monday, September 11, 2017, at the Clarendon Country Club with Greta Byars officiating. Inurnment was under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors.

Tom was born May 19, 1956, at Pueblo, Colo., to Fred and Faye Jaramillo. He married his wife, Rhonda, on July 26, 1992, and the couple had been residents of Donley County since 2001. Tom had been employed by the country club and Best Western Red River Inn during his time here.

He is survived by his wife; two brothers, Joe and wife Judy of Denver, Colo., and Kenneth and wife Jerilyn of Security, Colo.; one sister, Sharon Gutierrez of Colorado Springs, Colo.; six sons, Thomas, Eric, Christopher, Anthony, Jonathan, and Matthew; one daughter, Kayla Martindale Mendoza; and several nieces and nephews.

Don Butler, 74, of Clarendon died Monday, Sept. 11, 2017.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, in Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel with Larry Capranica officiating.  Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. (MST), Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, in Santa Fe National Cemetery.  Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Don was born Sept. 30, 1942, in Stratford to Lillian and E.W. Butler, Jr.  He was a Navy veteran and rancher.  He married Kim Flippin on Sept. 30, 2013, in Amarillo.

He is survived by his wife Kim Butler, of the home; two sons, Marty Butler, of Aurora, Colo. and Judd Butler and wife Daina of Windsor, Colo.; a sister, Barbara Diller and husband Richard of Stratford; 7 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

William Newton Price, 57, died Tuesday, August 29, 2017, in Clarendon.

Services will be held Saturday, September 9, 2017, at 2:30 pm at the First Baptist Church in Clarendon.

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

William Newton Price was born on October 28, 1959 in Clarendon to Harvie and June Davis Price. He married Melody McFarland in March of 1980 in Amarillo. He worked most of his life as a truck driver. He was an avid sports fan and a proud Eagle Scout.

He was preceded in death by his father.

He is survived by his wife Melody of Clarendon; his mother June Price of Clarendon; 1 son Christopher Price and wife Christina of Lubbock; 1 daughter Megan Price and Tyrus Whitfield of Amarillo; 1 brother Ricky Price and Tammy of Lubbock; 2 sisters Susie Shadle and husband Jim of Clarendon and Cindy Caldwell; and 9 grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be sent to the Boy Scouts of America.

Michael Wayne Ariola, 64, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017, in Menard, Texas. Memorial services were held at Heritage Funeral Home on Monday, August 21, 2017.

Michael was born in Memphis, to his parents Tom Ariola and Mildred Fitzpatrick Ariola on December 30, 1952. Michael at the age of 24, married the love of his life, Shirley Taylor, in Wichita Falls, on November 30, 1977. They lived in Clarendon before moving to Voca 16 years ago.

He was proud to have served in the Airforce. After he returned home from serving his country, he worked for the U.S. Post Office in Wichita Falls, then at the Hoechst Celanese in Pampa. After leaving there he moved to Voca as a Government Trapper. He retired from trapping and went to work for Kubota. Michael valued anything that dealt with guns. He enjoyed to shoot, hunt, and collect guns. He also loved his family dearly and his grandkids knew him as Poppo.

Michael is survived by his wife, Shirley Taylor Ariola; two sons, Matt Ariola and wife, Joli, of Amarillo, Kelly Lowe and wife, Tina, of Amarillo; one daughter, Chandice Cook and husband, Ben, of Voca; sister, Betty Wiley of Houston; seven grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Tom Ariola and Mildred Fitzpatrick Ariola; one sister, Patsy Tom Morgan; and one brother, Sonny Ariola.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in Michael’s name to Hope From the Heart at 906 S. Bridge St. Brady, Tx 76825.

Cecil Harvey “C.H.” McQueen, 98, died Tuesday, August 8, 2017, in Clarendon.

Services will be held Friday, August 11, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. in the Robertson’s Saints Roost Chapel in Clarendon with David Lee McQueen officiating.

Visitation will be held Thursday, August 10, 2017, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Robertson Funeral Directors.

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

Cecil Harvey “C.H.” McQueen was born October 8, 1918, in Whitewright to Robert Cecil McQueen and Ora Ellena Atkins McQueen. He was a resident of Goodnight before moving to Clarendon, 25 years ago. He married Bobbie Gilliam on October 30, 2001, in Clarendon. He worked most his life as a diesel mechanic. He attended the Brown Ranch Baptist Church. He enjoyed ranching, working cattle, and taking care of his horses.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother James Benjamin “J.B.” McQueen; 5 sisters Cleo Cook, Arlene Bennett, Lillian Gould, Vera Cullins, and June Sutherland; and 1 son James Martin “J.M.” McQueen

He is survived by his wife Bobbie McQueen of Clarendon; 4 sons Cecil Van McQueen and wife Norma of Pampa, Danny Catlett of Amarillo, Andy Catlett of Jacksboro, and Lowell Catlett of Las Cruces, New Mexico; 3 daughters Patricia Burch and husband Raymond of Amarillo, Becky Dzamko of Clarendon, and Loretta Austin of Stanhope, IA; 1 daughter-in-law Carol McQueen of Raleigh, NC; 18 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and numerous great-great grandchildren

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be sent to the Cowboy Church in Clarendon or a charity of your choosing.