Obituaries

George “G.T.” Mayo, 87, of Amarillo died Monday, August 8, 2016.

On Friday, August 12, 2016 the family held a graveside service at the Citizen’s Cemetery in Clarendon. A “Celebration of Life” memorial was held on Saturday morning, August 13th at Temple Baptist Church in Amarillo. Pastor Richard Dickerson will officiate as we celebrate the life of this beloved man, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

G.T. was born March 14, 1929, in Clarendon and was raised by a Godly mother and grandmother. He graduated Clarendon High School, Clarendon Junior College, and received his BBA and Masters in Education from West Texas State University.

G.T. served in the First Marine Division during the Korean War. He was one of the “Frozen Chosin” who fought their way out of the Chosin Reservoir. He received the Purple Heart and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sargent.

G.T. was a teacher and administrator with the Amarillo Independent School District. He began teaching in 1957 at San Jacinto Elementary, served as principal from 1962 through 1965 at Glenwood Elementary and retired from Lee Bivins Elementary in 1985.

After his service with the marines and with the help of his good friend (and future brother-in-law) Joe C. Smith, G.T. met Laura Lou Smith while attending Clarendon Junior College. She couldn’t resist his starched khakis and crisp white shirt and they were married June 7, 1955. Sixty-one years together saw the birth and raising of: their children, Melinda Gunn and husband Gil, Joel Mayo and his wife Bambi; their grandchildren Corey Gunn, Caitlin Belisario and her husband Luis, Jake Mayo and Abby Mayo; and their great granddaughter, Ellie Belisario.

G.T. loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and led his family with his quiet strength, gentle hand and sly sense of humor. He was a faithful member of Temple Baptist Church, joining with Lou in 1957 and serving as a Sunday School Teacher, Deacon and Sunday School Director before his passing. His greatest aspiration (which he saw achieved) was that each of his children and grandchildren find and follow Jesus.

G.T. and Lou loved to travel, especially with family. Christmas in the mountains with the kids was always a special time. They enjoyed sights and adventures in all fifty states, many on numerous occasions. Even so, at the house with Lou in Amarillo was always “home”.

G.T.’s passing will be mourned by those of us who will miss him dearly, but much shouting and rejoicing was surely heard throughout heaven on the day he met up with Jesus in his forever home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to:

The G.T. Mayo Memorial Scholarship Fund, Clarendon College, PO Box 968, Clarendon, Texas 79226, Attention: Ashlee Estlack

Sandra Gillespie, 75, of Clarendon, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are by Angel Funeral Home, 2209 S. Arthur St., Amarillo, Texas 79103.

Sandra was born April 14, 1941, in Pampa to Jess and Edith Reno. She was a loving mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Gillespie; her parents; one son, Curtis Brewer; one brother, Buddy Reno and one granddaughter, Maya Gillespie.

She is survived by three sons; Lonnie Brewer and wife Susan of Burnet, Bryan Gillespie and wife Janae of Amarillo and Christopher Brewer and wife Telma of Dalhart; two sisters, Peggy Hulsey and Shirley Holm both of Houston; six grandchildren, Mackenzie Farmer and Mattie Gillespie both of Amarillo and Leslie, Christian, Gracie and Christina Brewer all of Dalhart.

Billie Jean Knox Moore Roberts of Weatherford, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 31, 2016, at the age of 88 in Weatherford.

Billie Jean was born to Lilly and Van Knox in Clarendon on March 15, 1928.

She loved reading more than any other activity.  She also was a faithful servant in her church, enjoyed singing in the choir, gardening, playing Kino and “42”.  She was a member of Eastern Star, Shady Grove Baptist Church in Weatherford, Tex., Sassy Spicy Peaches Red Hats, Senior Singers, and Weatherford Senior Circle. Sending out cards to family, friends, or anyone that needed some encouragement gave her great joy.

She attended school in Clarendon where she graduated Valedictorian of her class in 1945 and graduated Valedictorian of Clarendon College in 1947.  She later completed college at West Texas State University, now University of West Texas A & M, in Canyon in 1967 with a Master’s Degree in English. During her working career, she was the registrar for Clarendon College in Clarendon and Tarrant County Jr. College in Ft. Worth.  From there she served as the Dean of Women of West Texas State University, now University of West Texas A & M in Canyon from 1969-1972. That was followed by teaching high school English for 32 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lilly and Van Knox and sisters- Patricia Wallace and Christine Baugh.

She is survived by son Terry Moore and wife Vicki of Amarillo, daughter Teresa Randolph and husband Robert of Weatherford, Tex.  She was Nana Bill to her grandchildren: Billie Jo Pierson and husband Wayne, Shawn Moore and wife Dynell, Suzy Foster and husband Jerry, Amy Simcik and husband Brad, Keith Horton and wife Katha, Karen Esquivel and husband Daniel. Great Grandchildren: Meagan Pierson, Tobin Pierson, Connor Moore, Madison Jean Moore, Maggie Foster, Gracie Foster, Will Simcik, Carissa Simcik, Kaylssa Esquivel, and Kara Esquivel, numerous nieces and nephews and many cherished friends.

A celebration service was held at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Weatherford, Tex. on August 3, 2016.  Memorials can be made to Shady Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 2470 W. Lambert, Weatherford, TX 76088. Interment will be at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon, August 15th at 10:00 a.m.

 

William Joseph Purvis, 80, died on Thursday, July 28, 2016, in Amarillo.

Celebration of life service will be held at 6:00 p.m. at Howardwick Baptist Church on Thursday, August 4, 2016, with Rev. Dave Stout officiating.

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

William Joseph “Bill” Purvis was born July 15, 1936, in Newkirk, Ok to Ted and Dorothy Dailey Purvis.  Bill was a Veteran of the US Airforce retiring after 21 years of service.  He married Anne Word on May 8, 1987 in the country of Turkey, and together they lived Loveland, CO prior to moving to Howardwick 9 years ago.

Bill was a member of the VFW in Clarendon and American Legion post in Hedley.  He loved visiting with friends, delivering Meals on Wheels the past 5 years, and scroll sawing.  He was a member of the Howardwick Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Anne Purvis of Howardwick; son, Jeffrey Mahannah; 2 daughters, Teresa Wright and Vicky Hinz; brother, Ted Purvis; 4 grandchildren, Geoffrey Wright, Mikayla Hinz, Keith Mahannah, and Ryan Mahannah; and 2 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to Senior Citizens in Clarendon or the Burton Memorial Library.

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Patrick Jeton Butler, 73, died on Saturday, July 30, 2016, in Howardwick.

Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2016, in the Clarendon Church of Christ with Brad Thompson and Chris Moore, officiating.

Graveside services were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2016, in Rose Hill Cemetery in Tulia.

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

Pat was born July 27, 1943, in Amarillo to Loyd and Jeton Butler.  He married Carolyn Hastings on May 15, 1970.  Pat was a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer after 27 years of service.  Pat was also a Chief Appraiser at Young County and was the longest standing appraiser in the same office in Texas serving for 23 years.  He was a member of the American Legion Adamson-Lane Post 287 in Hedley and the Naval Enlisted Reserve Association.  Pat was also a volunteer firefighter and was a past member of the Howardwick Volunteer Fire Department where he served as Assistant Chief.  Later he joined the Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department, where he was currently a member and serving as Assistant Chaplain.  He was a member of the Clarendon Church of Christ.

He was preceded in dead by his parents; a son, Dusty Bob Butler; and a brother, Earl Butler.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Butler of Howardwick; a step son, Dr. Brandon Fredenburg and wife Beverly of Lubbock; a sister, Cathy Coile and husband L.V. of Tulia; a sister in law, Em Butler of Tulia; 3 grandchildren, John, Jenni, and Josh all of Lubbock; and many loved nieces, nephews, friends, and Navy brothers.

The family request memorials be sent to the High Plains Children’s Home and the Hali Project both of Amarillo or the Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department.

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Floyd Wayne Scalf of Lelia Lake died Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at the age of 84.
Services will be held Thursday, July 28, at 2 p.m. at the Clarendon Church of Christ with graveside services to be held Friday, July 29 at 2 p.m. in Chillicothe. Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors.
Floyd was born January 24, 1932, near Matoy, Okla., to H.M. “Dock” Scalf and Clara Bell Peek Scalf. He had several brothers and sisters – Bonnie Fay Parsley of Frederick, Okla.; the late William Lee “Bill” Scalf; Cora Bell “Mut” Smith of Tilene, Ken.; Haskell Metz Scalf of Altus, Okla,; Gearld Rayland Scalf of Cordell, Okla.; the late James Ray Scalf; Wayland D. Scalf of Altus, Okla.; LaHonda June Carter of Altus, Okla.; and the late Sharon K. Scalf.
Floyd married Betty Louise James on October 20, 1951. He worked in oil fields in the Dakotas and in the Mayfair Grocery Store in California. He then married Opal Lorene (Hestand) Turvaville on August 21, 1973. They moved to Vernon, where he worked as an assistant manager in a grocery store until he retired. About ten years ago, they moved to Lelia Lake, where they lived with his stepson Carlton and wife Susan Turvaville. Floyd was a member of the Clarendon Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Opal; several brothers and sisters; one daughter, Shannon V. Tate of Visalia, Calif.; one son, Billy Wayne Scalf of Bakersfield, Calif.; two stepsons, Carlton Turvaville of Lelia Lake and Danny Odell Turvaville of Chillicothe; two stepdaughters, Regina Master of Clovis, Calif., and Belinda Humphrey of Pueblo, Colo.; 12 grandsons; two granddaughters; and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three siblings, and one stepson, Johnny Edwin Turvaville of Chillicothe.

Linda Kay Longan Dunham died Monday, July 18, 2016, at the home of her daughter in Clarendon, after a battle with cancer.
Linda was born, February 2, 1950, in Clarendon, to P.C. “Chuck” and Mary Lee Longan. Linda graduated from Clarendon High School in 1968 and attended Clarendon College. During high school, Linda was involved in a variety of activities: Future Homemakers of America, officer, National Honor Society, Chorus, Bronchoette Drill Team, Track, Volleyball, and All-District Basketball Player. Linda was recognized as Most Dependable her senior year. Being dependable and versatile were qualities Linda never lost, as she was always available to help other.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents Chuck and Mary Lee Longan and by her brothers Bobby Longan and Johnny Longan.
Linda leaves behind three brother, Gary Longan of Gallup, New Mexico, Tom Longan of Lelia Lake, and Billy Longan of Munday; and two sisters, Sandra Longan of Pampa and Marcia Mattes of Kansas City, Missouri. Linda was mother to two sons, Clay Dunham of Lubbock and Mac Dunham of Clarendon; and two daughters Amber Dunham and Jodi Dunham of Clarendon. Linda was “Meme” to 10 grandchildren and had several nieces and nephews.
Linda spent more than 20 years working with Wallace Monument in Clarendon and the remainder of her career with the Mental Health Association. Linda was loved and respected by co-workers and clients and passionate about helping others.
Linda’s life will be celebrated at a memorial service on Saturday, July 30, at 5:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Clarendon. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Donley County Senior Citizens.

Lynne Marie Mathiason, 56, died Friday, July 22, 2016, at her home in Clarendon.
Memorial services in Texas were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2016, in the Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. Bill Hodges, officiating.
Memorial services in Montana will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 4, 2016, in the Fallon Evangelical Church in Fallon, Mont.
Cremation and Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Lynne Mathiason was born October 28, 1959, in Miles City, Mont., to Erling and Annette Mathiason. She spent her childhood years with her sister Karen on the family ranch. They explored and played in the hills and learned to love the land and animals. She went to grade school in Mildred and attended high school in Terry where she graduated in 1977. She enjoyed basketball and track, and qualified for state track her senior year. She attended Bartlesville Wesleyan College in Bartlesville, Okla., where she obtained an Associate’s degree and then transferred to Dickinson State College in Dickinson, North Dakota, completing a Bachelor’s Degree in math education.

Everywhere she went, Lynne made a lasting impact on communities and created lifelong bonds with people she met. Between college years, Lynne helped at home; and after finishing college, she got a teaching job in Clarendon where she taught until 1992. During this time, she also helped with youth groups and tried to show God’s love to everyone she met.
Lynne took a year off to go home and help her family, then returned to Texas and taught 1½ years in Amarillo. She then returned to Clarendon where she taught until she retired. She enjoyed keeping books at basketball games and also helping other people, as well as all God’s animals. There was never a stray cat that didn’t have a wonderful home in her care!
Lynne was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother-in-law, Lee Stockett. She is survived by her sister, Karen Stockett, her niece, Jessica Stockett, and several cousins and their families.

Wesley Glen Mason, 60, of Clarendon, formerly of Vega died Sunday, July 17, 2016.
Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Bunk Skelton, officiating.

Graveside services followed at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2016, in Memorial Park Cemetery in Vega with Bill & Roger Ministries, officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Wes was born October 1, 1955, in Dalhart to Melvin Samuel and Lorene Lenora Mason.  He married Pamela Sue Johnston on March 20, 1976, in Clarendon.  He had been a resident of Vega before moving to Clarendon in 2000.  He was one of the best horseman, cowboy, and rancher.  He was a 30-year member as a breeder of the American Quarter Horse Association.  He participated in team roping and enjoyed performing in Ranch Rodeo.  He was also a judge and worked the Ranch Rodeo in Clarendon for several years.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Pam Mason of Clarendon; a son, Keith Mason and wife Julia of Clarendon; 2 brothers, Sam Mason and wife Diane of Clayton, New Mexico and Jesse Mason and wife Margarite of Vega; a sister, Lenora Mason of Happy; 3 grandchildren, Brandon, Ashleigh, and Khloe.
The family request memorials be sent to the Clarendon College Rodeo Program.
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Georgia Nadine Hancock Myers went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 9:31 a.m., Monday, June 27, 2016. Graveside service were held on June 28, at 2:00 p.m., at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Nadine was born November 15, 1930, in Hall County to Isaac and Doshia Welch Hancock. Nadine was the only girl in the brood of Isaac and Doshia’s seven children. Nadine was spoiled by her brothers as her many stories attested.

She married Bobby Joe Myers, August 16, 1950, in Memphis. From this blessed union came three children; Lucinda Jane Myers, Joni Pat Chancellor and Dewey Bob Myers. Bobby Joe preceded her in death September 17, 2005.

Nadine was a member of the First Christian Church of Clarendon. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. Nadine could always be found in her kitchen preparing delicious meals and treats for family and friends. Nadine and Bob spent most of their later married years traveling to her favorite destinations throughout Texas and beyond. She was the ‘Family Prayer Warrior’ and was continuously lifting her family and friends in prayer.

She is survived by her three children, her grandchildren, Doshia Chaison, Kathryn and J.P. Myers; her great grandchildren, Josh Holt, Jace Myers and Marlee Barbee.

Chancellor and Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.