Obituaries

Charles Wayne Smith, 93, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016, in Borger.

Funeral services will be Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 10:00 am in the Robertson Saints Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. Gary Gore officiating.

Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Charles Wayne Smith was born May 2, 1923, in Childress to Charlie Fortune and Dora Mae Cosper Smith. He married Virginia Idell Cook on April 24, 1943, in Lelia Lake. Charles worked as a Carpenter for many years, and had resided in Donley county numerous years before moving to East Texas for about 10 years. After moving to Borger 10 years ago, he was a member of Central Baptist Church. Charles enjoyed gardening, making things using bobwire, and reading his bible.

He was preceded by his parents; his wife, Virginia, on July 12, 2012; 2 daughters, Cynthia “Cindi” Smith in 2007, and Ella Jean Smith (infant); and 7 brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his son, Jerry Smith & wife Sandra of Silverton; his daughter, Cheryl Pickard & husband Jeff of Borger; 4 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family suggest memorials be to Kindred Hospice or Citizens Cemetery.

 

Leitha B. Shelley, 57, died Saturday, June 18, 2016, in Clarendon.

Rosary was said on Monday, June 20, 2016, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Clarendon. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, in the Church with Rev. Arokia Raj Samala as the celebrant.

Burial followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Leitha was born June 14, 1959, in Grants, New Mexico to Harold and LaVon Martin. She married Sam Shelley, Jr. on August 20, 1977, in Tucumcari, New Mexico. She had been a resident of Clarendon since 1993 and loved art, outdoors, and plants. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Clarendon.

She was preceded in death by her fathers, Harold Martin and James Abbott; and a brother, Brian Martin.

She is survived by her husband, Sam Shelley of Clarendon; her mother, LaVon Abbott of Lelia Lake; 2 sons, Samuel Shelley, III of Lubbock and Jeremy Shelley and wife Laura of Clarendon; 3 daughters, Luchi Shelley of Amarillo, Samara Shelley of Albuquerque, and Nicky Shelley of Clarendon; two sisters, Twila Crawford of Clarendon, and Mary Barnes of Amarillo; a brother, James Abbott of Amarillo; 11 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren.

The family suggest memorials be to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Clarendon.

 

Willie Mae Putman Creager, 102, died Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Mobile, Alabama.

Graveside services were held on June 17, 2016 at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Tex Aduddell officiating.

Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon

Willie Mae Putman Creager was born March 29, 1914, in Lakeview to Bill and Nina Lester Barbee. She married Lois Wright Putman and after his death in 1979, she married Manuel Creager. Willie Mae worked mostly as a homemaker all of her life, but did have several jobs around the community throughout the years. She lived all of her life in Donley County until 1988 when an injury forced her to move closer to a family member in Alabama.

She was preceded in death by his parents; first husband, Lois Putman, and second husband, Manuel Creager; her son, Wright Putman; 4 brothers; 2 sisters; and a great grandson, Jeremy Tunnell.

She is survived by 3 daughters, Ola Mae Ladnier & husband Ed of Irvington, Alabama, Brenda Gay Usery & husband Jack of Logan, NM, and Trula Gean Shults of Perryton; 9 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be sent to the Citizens Cemetery Association.

 

Mary Sue Robison, 86, died Sunday, June 19, 2016, in Perryton.

Funeral services will be Friday, June 24, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church of Clarendon with Rev. Lance Wood officiating.

Burial will follow in Claude Cemetery in Claude.

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

Mary Sue Robison was born April 25, 1930, in Claude to Hiram H. and Montie Mae Collins Harred. She married L.D. Robison on May 24, 1947, in Amarillo. Mary had been a resident of Clarendon since 1983 where she and L.D. were members of the First Baptist Church. She was a great cook and a good mother who always provided for her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, L.D. Robison, on October 23, 2013; her parents; 4 brothers; and 3 sisters.

She is survived by 2 sons, Lynn Robison & wife Nora of Perryton, and Gary Robison & wife Debbie of Mustang, Okla.; her sister, Roxie Stapp of Groom; 6 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be sent to the First Baptist Church in Clarendon.

 

Surrounded by loved ones, Jaussetta Faye Martin left her earthly body the evening of June 9, 2016. Completely restored by the hands of our Heavenly Father, she reunites with her husband Raymond Martin, her father CJ Messer, her mother Faeoline Messer and her brother Charles Messer.

Family and friends celebrated her life on Sunday, June 12, 2016, at The Chapel at Fairview Cemetery in Memphis.

Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery in Memphis.

Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors in Memphis.

Jaussetta was born December 24, 1936, in Chillicothe. She attended school in Memphis. She married Leon Rogers and together they welcomed a daughter, Terri. Jaussetta met and married the man she referred to as the love of her life, Raymond Martin, in 1962 in Paducah. They settled in Memphis where they raised their family. Jaussetta worked for many years beside her husband at their business, Williams Oil and Gas. She later opened her own dress shop, The Place for Fashion on Main Street in Memphis. She participated in countless organizations, serving on boards of many of them, and had an enormous passion for her community and love for the people in it. Always the life of the party, and likely the woman in charge of it, Jaussetta is remembered most for her love of life and her family. She was an original.

Jaussetta leaves behind her daughter Terri Floyd of Clarendon, Steve Martin and wife Ginny of Memphis and Danny Ray Martin and wife Vivian of Memphis. She was affectionately referred to as “Granny” by nine grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, dozens of nieces, nephews, and a host of long-time friends.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice. Work a crossword puzzle, play cards with friends, be kind to a neighbor. Granny would like that.

 

Raymond Stroud Layland Jr., 69, died Wednesday, June 08, 2016, in Amarillo.

Cremation & arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon

Raymond Stroud Layland Jr. was born September 3, 1946 in Oceanside, California to Raymond Stroud Layland Sr. and Ruth Ann Humberg. Prior to moving to Clarendon, he resided in Napa, California. He moved to Clarendon in 2009 where he married his wife Billie.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one stepson Michael Shelly

He is survived by his wife, Billie Layland of Clarendon; 2 sons, Todd Layland of Mexico City; and Eric Layland of Seattle, Washington; 1 step son, Douglas Shelly and wife Jerri Ann of Lakewood, New Mexico; 1 step daughter, Kimberley Hutchton and husband Mark of Amarillo; 1 brother, David Layland of Napa, California; and 1 sister, Linda Esaw of San Diego, California.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be sent to Citizen’s Cemetery Association.

Sign our online guest book at www.RobertsonFuneral.com

 

Wesley Monroe “Buddy” Ford, 79, died Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Memphis.

Services were held on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Matthew Stidham officiating.

Burial followed at the Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon

Wesley Monroe “Buddy” Ford was born July 28, 1936, in Lakeview to Siro Monroe and Edna Ruby Beavers Ford. He worked mostly as a Cement Contractor, although he had numerous other skills and trades. Buddy married Mary Katherine Johnson on January 14, 1955, in Clarendon, and after her death in 1988 he married Helen Brown on July 24, 1989, in Clarendon. Buddy greatly enjoyed his family. He attended the First Assembly of God Church in Clarendon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Mary Ford, in 1988; and 13 brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Helen Ford of Clarendon; 1 son, Quinton Ford of Clarendon; 6 daughters, Elaine Boozer & husband Don of Pflugerville, Sharon Cannon & husband Rickey of Clarendon, Terri Hommel of Clarendon, Pat Ritchie & husband Mike of Clarendon, Karen Watt & husband Keith of Hedley, Kim Haire of Clarendon; 1 brother, Bubba Ford & wife Mary of Clarendon; 2 sisters, Helen Ford and Sue McDonald, both of Lake Texoma; 16 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be sent to the Kidney Foundation.

Sign our online guest book at www.RobertsonFuneral.com

 

Charles Wayne Smith, 93, died Tuesday, June 14, 2016, in Borger.

Funeral services will be Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 10:00 am in the Robertson Saints Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. Gary Gore officiating.

Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Charles Wayne Smith was born May 2, 1923, in Childress to Charlie Fortune and Dora Mae Cosper Smith. He married Virginia Idell Cook on April 24, 1943, in Lelia Lake. Charles worked as a Carpenter for many years, and had resided in Donley county numerous years before moving to East Texas for about 10 years. After moving to Borger 10 years ago, he was a member of Central Baptist Church. Charles enjoyed gardening, making things using bobwire, and reading his bible.

He was preceded by his parents; his wife, Virginia, on July 12, 2012; 2 daughters, Cynthia “Cindi” Smith in 2007, and Ella Jean Smith (infant); and 7 brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his son, Jerry Smith & wife Sandra of Silverton; his daughter, Cheryl Pickard & husband Jeff of Borger; 4 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family suggest memorials be to Kindred Hospice or Citizens Cemetery.

Sign our online guest book at www.RobertsonFuneral.com

 

W. Jerry Gray, 73, died May 25, 2016, in Amarillo.

Services were held on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Rick Enns officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Brooks Funeral Directors.

Burial followed at Dreamland Cemetery.

W. Jerry Gray was born on December 20, 1942, in Clarendon to William Vance and Jewel Ismanelle Gray. He graduated from Clarendon High School and attended Clarendon Jr. College. Jerry married Gloria Houston on June 18, 1983, in Abernathy. He loved driving a truck for 42 years. Jerry enjoyed meeting people and never met a stranger. He also enjoyed riding four-wheelers and vacations with family. He was a member of Kiwanis Club and the First United Methodist Church, where he was very active in the Pathfinders Sunday School Class.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria Gray, of the home; four children, William Scott Gray and wife, Kasi, of Amarillo, Amberly Kay Cogswell, of Canyon, Cameron Davis Gray and wife, Amanda, of Southlake, and Amie Carrasco and husband, Jaime, of Childress; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; two brothers, Larry Gray and wife, Derlene, and Buster Gray and wife, Linda, all of Clarendon; one sister, Charlene Brown and husband, Butch, of Floydada; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1818 4th Avenue, Canyon, TX 79015.

 

Charles Neal Johnson passed away May 28, 2016, in Vernon.

Charley was born October 26, 1928, at home in Hedley to Clifford Lawson Johnson and Willie Roberta Berry Johnson. He attended Hedley Schools from the first through the twelfth grades. He then attended Clarendon College on a basketball scholarship. In 1950, Charley entered Texas Tech College as a walk-on for the Tech football team. He never played in a Tech game due to a knee injury. He was a qualified boxer in Chicago, Ill as a Golden Glove Competitor. He was a member of the United States Army from October of 1950 until October of 1952. He serviced in Occupied Germany for 6 months as a Mechanical Engineer.

Charley met Opal Irene Lowe in September of 1953 at a new teacher’s conference in Sunray where she was a beginning teacher and he was a coach. They were married on March 12, 1954, in Stratford, Texas. He said that he became a coach because he thought he would have been a better athlete if he had had a “really good coach”, and that’s what he wanted to be.

After being an assistant coach in Sunray, Charley moved to Matador in 1956. He served as head football coach, taking teams to Regional playoff games in 1960, 1962, and 1963. His team went to Bi District in 1961. Charley served the Matador/Motley County ISD as Head Coach, Principal, and Superintendent. He retired as Superintendent in 1986 after 30 years in Matador. Charley always believed that “life is not a 100 yard dash; it is a marathon”.

Coach Johnson served his community as well as its school. He was the Lion’s Club “Man of the Year” in 1968-69 and again in 1989-90. He was the Chamber of Commerce “Man of the

Year” in 2002. He oversaw the building of a new school building twice, once due to the destruction of the 1984 tornado. He served on the boards of the First United Methodist Church, the Motley County Library, and the Motley County Hospital District.

Surviving loved ones include his wife Opal, Charlotte Lou Sweet (Roger), Grant Lowe Johnson, Cindy Lee Riggins (Mike), and grandchildren, Clay Robertson (Amy), Malinda Riggins, and Bobby Don Riggins. He is also survived by his nephew, Richard Johnson (Martha). He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Billy Clifford Johnson; his sister-in-law, Estelle Johnson; and his nephew Tony Johnson.

Charles N. Johnson passed away peacefully, knowing that “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7