Obituaries

Beverly Jo McPherson, 67, died Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Springfield, Missouri.

Graveside services were held on Monday, June 19, 2017 at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley, TX with Rev. Anthony Knowles officiating.

Burial followed at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley.

Arrangements were under the direction Robertson Funeral Directors in Clarendon

Beverly was born August 19, 1949; went to her heavenly home to join her parents, Vergil and Opal McPherson, and other family members. She was born and raised in Hedley and graduated from Hedley High School. She lived in Amarillo and worked at Southwestern Bell before moving to Springfield, Missouri.

She is survived by 2 sons Michael Scott Phillips of Springfield, Missouri and Jackie Chris Ray of Dallas; 3 sisters Kathy McPherson Blackwell of Springfield, Missouri, Carolyn McPherson Baker and Becky McPherson Edmonson both of Amarillo, 5 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be sent to Rowe Cemetery Association Inc., PO Box 213 Hedley, TX 79237.

Charles Maxwell ‘C-Max’ Keys passed May 24, 2017, at the Stanford Court Nursing Center in Santee, California. He fought several medical complications beginning April 15th and he passed peacefully.

Charlie was born on September 8, 1928, in Clarendon. His childhood friends called him Charlie Max. He attended the University of Texas where he and his friends (“The SRD Darkhorses”) worked in the girl’s dorms waiting tables. Stories are still shared to this day…he considered it “the best job a young lad could luck into.” Charlie was in the USAF in 1951 during the Korean conflict, through mid-1956. He graduated from pilot training in 1952 flying in the Air Defense Command throughout his active duty. He continued his aviation interest with 31 years in aerospace at the Convair Division of General Dynamics in San Diego. He also received a bachelor’s degree from SDSU and an MBA from Pepperdine University. In his retirement with wife Alice (“Bug”), he was active with travel and RV club activities. He maintained too many friendships all over the country for anyone to possibly comprehend, a workout schedule most 30 year olds couldn’t manage, hosted Christmas and 4th of July parties almost every year, and spread love and assistance to others beyond his means. Charlie once said, “I realize what a wonderful country we live in and what a wonderful life we have been allowed to live.”

Charlie was preceded in death by his wife, Alice, and sister Mary N. Johnson.

He is survived by his daughter Mary, grandson Robert and his wife Lori, as well as Max, Robert and Lori’s French Bulldog and Charlie’s namesake whom he loved very much.

Charlie will join Bug and be inurned at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on June 15th at 10:30 a.m. Those attending must meet by 10:00 a.m. at the flag and sign in at the office. A casual friends and family reception will follow at another location.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish to honor him are asked to raise a glass in his name (Chin Don, as he would say), or donate to a charity of their choice if they so choose.

Mildred Lee Clendennen, 96, of Goodnight, the matriarch of five generations, flew home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2017, in Claude.

Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley, with Rev. Richard Bartel, associate pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.

Mildred was born to Channar and Essie Crawford in Elmer, Oklahoma on January 3, 1921.   She married to Woodrow Clendennen on October 17, 1936. They were married 63 beautiful years.

Mildred believed in hard work, making an honest living, and always made sure her family was well fed. Her goal in life was to keep her family one loving, tight knit unit that could overcome any tragedy. She was the epitome of caregiver. We have and will continue to commemorate her memory.

Mildred is survived by daughter, Betty Owens of Goodnight; daughter-in-law, Judy Clendennen of Pampa; granddaughter, Connie Spiller and husband Glen of Claude; granddaughter, Cheryl Hand and husband Danny of Claude; grandson, Darrin Clendennen and wife Jody of Pampa; granddaughter, Misty Baten and husband Brent of Pampa; great grandchildren, Amanda and husband Clem, Rachel, Cassie, Hannah, Ty, Shay, Zackry, Amber, Riley, Channar, Kenzie, Keziah McGann and husband Brandon, Destry, Clay, and Jacey; great great grandchildren, Trinity, Braya, Bentley, Kennedy, and Jake; along with other extended family.

Mildred is preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Clendennen; sister, Joyce Meritt; brother, Garland Crawford; son, Doyle Clendennen; son-in-law, Merle Owens; granddaughter, Diane Rene’ Clendennen; great granddaughter, Abby Spiller; grandson, Cody Owens; best friend, Margaret Holland Saunders.

Memorials may be made to the Rowe Cemetery in Hedley.

Troy James Turner, 60, died Monday, June 5, 2017, in Claude.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 p.m. Monday, June 12, 2017, in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley.

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

Troy was born April 21, 1957, in Brownfield, Texas, to Troy Herman and Virginia Jean Day Turner.

Troy lived most of his life in Memphis, Texas.  He was a Baptist.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his daughter, Angelia Mahan of Hedley; 2 sons, James Kyle Turner of Huntsville and Troy Jeremy Turner of Lubbock; 1 brother, Dale Turner of Amarillo; 1 sister, Dorothy Fuentes of Amarillo; and 3 grandchildren.

Kenneth Berl Morris, 74, died Monday, May 29, 2017, in Amarillo.

Graveside services were held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Lakeview Cemetery in Lakeview Texas.

Arrangements were under the direction Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon

Kenneth Berl Morris was born on May 1, 1943 in Morton Texas to Vernon Craig Morris and Wynona “Winnie” Grace Jackson Morris. He was a lifelong cowboy spending many years on the Griffin and R.O. ranches in Donley County. His knowledge and love of the cowboy life was spread to all of his children. Kenneth spent the last 19 years in Dumas with his partner Trudy Mae Coffer Harris.

Preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers Glen Morris and Vernon Morris.

He is survived by his partner Trudy; 3 sons Mark Morris and wife Sunday of Amarillo, Craig Morris and wife Tracy of Amarillo, Rex Morris and wife Mikki of Amarillo; 1 daughter Natalie Holland of Amarillo; Mother of his children, Judy Morris of Amarillo; 1 sister Debbie Sims of Austin; 1 brother Wayne Morris of McLean; sister-in-law Sandy Morris; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and numerous extended family members that loved him and his infectious laugh.

Memorial services for Laura Hommel will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 29, 2017, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Lance Wood, officiating.

Private family burial will be in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with arrangements by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Laura Lea Hommel, 46 of Clarendon, received God’s ultimate healing on May 26, 2017, after losing her brave battle with cancer. Laura had a way of reminding others to laugh, love one another, smile… make the best of and love what we have in whatever situation. Laura never met a stranger. She was a generous and loving friend.

Laura Lea Stowe was born on March 21, 1971, to Terry and Marsha Stowe. Laura graduated from House High School in House, New Mexico, and received her college degree from West Texas A&M University in Canyon. Being very competitive she loved sports and played basketball, volleyball and track, was active in FFA and 4-H, was a New Mexico state 4-H officer. She met Chauncey Eugene Hommel II (Chad) while attending Clarendon College on a livestock judging scholarship. Chad and Laura married July 25, 1992. They are blessed with two children. Chauncey Eugene Hommel III (Tres) and Hannah Lea Hommel. They are active members of First Baptist Church of Clarendon.

Always having a heart for children, especially those with special challenges she began her teaching career in McLean in 1993. Chad and Laura were relocated to Clarendon by the help of an EF 4 tornado in 1995, and she had continued her Special Education teaching career at Clarendon Independent School District for 17 years at the Functional Living Center, up until a few weeks ago. She was instrumental in helping find funding for the Donley Activities Center.

Hommel was named “Woman of the Year” by the Clarendon Chamber of Commerce for 2005 and was honored as a Distinguished Alumni of Clarendon College last fall. The school building in which she taught in Clarendon was recently renamed, “Laura’s Legacy Center”. What wonderful, caring communities are in this area that have showed such great love and support to Laura and her family, especially during these last three years.

Laura is survived by her parents, Terry and Marsha Stowe of House, New Mexico; husband Chad Hommel; children Tres and wife Ashley Hommel, and Hannah Hommel all of Clarendon; a brother Terrill and wife Shana and girls Kyeli and Jordyn of House, New Mexico; and maternal grandmother Mayme Runyan now of Clovis. She is also survived by her in-laws Gene and Kathy Hommel of Clarendon and many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Laura was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Deal and Ruby Stowe of Portales, New Mexico and her maternal grandfather Bruce Runyan of House, New Mexico.

In lieu of flowers, family request memorials be sent to the Donley County Activity Center, PO Box 661, Clarendon, TX 79226.

Billy Gene Hill, 85, passed away, Friday, May 12, 2017, in Clarendon.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Fellowship Baptist Church in Pampa with Joel Osborn, pastor, Lowell Hall, minister, and Rob Seale, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Clarendon, officiating. Burial will at Alanreed Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors in Pampa.

Mr. Hill was born September 25, 1931, in Lexington, Oklahoma. He was a White Deer High School graduate. Billy was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. He married Mae Mays on August 26, 1963, in Clarendon where he was a resident for many years. Billy’s first pastorate was at Calvary Baptist Church in Clarendon. He also pastored at many other churches, his last being at Bible Baptist Church in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Lee & Blanche May Hill, three sisters and 2 brothers.

Survivors include his wife, Mae Hill of the home; two sons, Jerry Lee Hill and wife Rachel of Lefors and Darrel Hill of Pampa; a grandson, James Hill of Canyon; a sister, Ramona Joyce Merrifield of Knoxville, Tennessee; a niece, Glenda Ward of Clarksville, Arkansas; a nephew, Jerry Raines of Pampa and many great nieces and great nephews.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist church, P.O. Box 363, Clarendon, Texas 79226.

William “Bill” Huey, formerly of Clarendon, died May 6, 2017, at his home in Chandler, Ariz.

The son of Archie and Wyoma Huey, Bill was born in Sheridan, Wyo., on September 10, 1946.

Bill is survived by his wife of 37 years Ann, son Aaron Huey and wife Kristen of Seattle, Wash.; son James of the family home; and daughter Jennifer Cooper and husband Scott of Pearland, Tex.; his brother Robert and wife Kathy of Ridgecrest, Calif.; and his best friend and brother-in-law Michael Rothman of Scottsdale, Ariz.

Pop was a loving and devoted grandfather to Emily and Ryan Cooper and Hawkeye and Juno Huey. Bill was a true renaissance man – a singer, actor, director, teacher, photographer, and historian, who spent several years leading the theatre department at Clarendon College.

At his request no services will be held, and his ashes will be scattered in the Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming.

Memorials may be made in his memory to the Clarendon College Theater Arts Department, c/o Ashlee Estlack, PO Box 968, Clarendon, TX 79226.

Jamie Heather Frye Morris entered eternal peace on May 12, 2017, in Pampa. She was an amazing warrior during her battle with colon cancer and an inspiration to family and friends who witnessed her bravery.

Her unique life will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017, at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, with The Rev. Mark Lang, pastor, and Rev. Charles Smith, priest in residence, officiating.  A reception will follow.  Jamie’s ashes will be placed in the St. Matthews sanctuary and Naylor Creek where her Papa was baptized.  Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.

Jamie Heather, “Baby J,” as her family called her, was born February 9, 1975, in Amarillo to her proud mama and daddy, Linda and Gerald Frye.  She joined an older sister, Tara.  She was later a big sister to her brother, Blake.

Jamie attended Amarillo public schools and participated in numerous athletic activities.  She and her family moved to the DFW area in 1987.   Jamie graduated from Richland High School where she excelled in track and won numerous awards. While participating in Olympic activities in Austin she met then Gov. George W Bush, and was always proud that she had a photo taken with a future U. S. president.

Jamie loved to travel and no doubt visited almost every US state during her 42 years of life.  She also loved working on jigsaw puzzles. She would find out what her friends and family liked and would spend countless hours putting puzzles together and framing one for them.  Jamie had a generous, loving heart.  She especially loved her little nieces and her 2 month old nephew.

Jamie created many adventures and interesting stories for her family to cherish forever.  She will be missed.

Jamie was preceded in death by her dad, Gerald; her Papa TEN; her Grannie Babe & Popo; her Aunt Ava; and cousins TEN, lV, and Shane; and Uncle Tex Naylor.

Jamie is survived by her mom, Linda Lewis, who was with her when she gained her Heavenly wings, and her stepdad Jerry Lewis of Pampa; her sister Tara Jackson & husband Steve, and nieces Ava & Madison of Ft. Worth, her brother Blake Frye & fiancé Lauren, niece Natalie and nephew Jett of Flower Mound; nephew Ryan Frye and wife Amy, and great niece Sadie of Sunnyvale; and her Mimie, Faye Naylor and Grannie Joyce Totty.  She is also survived by cousins Jared & Ethan Naylor and families, Matt Naylor and family, Whitney Welch and family, Tara and Janna, Seth Mcafee and family, and Fayeth Hall as well as many aunts, uncles, and friends.

Jamie’s family will gather on Friday evening, May 19, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors to welcome friends and family.

Memorials may be made to St. Matthews/St. Matthews Day Care, 727 W. Browning, Pampa, Texas  79065.

Kylie Allison Monroe, 12, died Saturday, May 13, 2017, near Hedley.

Services were held Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in First United Methodist Church in Clarendon, Texas with Rev. Kirk Watson, Rev. Matthew Stidham, and Rev. Anthony Knowles, officiating.

Interment followed in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley with arrangements by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Kylie was born April 11, 2005, in Childress to Troy and Katherine Hoobler Monroe. She was a sixth grader at Hedley Schools where she played junior high basketball. She was in Girl Scouts and loved showing animals at stock shows. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon.

She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Lila Kate Monroe on December 1, 2006, and her paternal grandfather, Edgar Monroe.

Survivors include her parents, Troy and Katherine Monroe of Hedley; her paternal grandmother, Sandra Monroe of Hedley; her maternal grandparents, Tom and Lila Hoobler of Childress; four brothers, Paul Monroe and wife Carrie of Conway, Ark., William Monroe and girlfriend Clarice of Elk City, Okla., Caylor and Collin Monroe both of Hedley; a sister, Devon Horton of Mangum, Okla.; her nieces and nephews, Eli Monroe, Ethan Monroe, Remington Goodman, and Kensie Monroe; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The family request memorials be sent to the First United Methodist Church Bread of Life Food Bank, Box 157, Clarendon, TX 79226, or to the Lila Kate and Kylie Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Donley County State Bank.