Obituaries

Lucy Lee Morrow Taylor Torres, age 84, died Tuesday, December 22, 2015, in Memphis.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2015, in the Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Ronnie Wilson, officiating. Interment will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with arrangements by Robertson Funeral Directors.

Lucy was born February 13, 1931, in Vernon to I.B. “Kenneth” and Jewel Walker Morrow. She went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2015, at her home in Memphis. Lucy was a beautician for many years and also worked at the Sheet Factory in Memphis. Her passion was doing hair and building things. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, and a brother.

She is survived by two daughters, Sue Ann Espinoza of Memphis and Rosemary Spurgeon of California; three sons, Mark Taylor of Memphis, Robert Taylor of Canyon, and Martin Torres of Memphis; two brothers, Earl Morrow and John Tom Morrow of Clarendon; two sisters, Ina Blasingame of Mineral Wells and Mary Brown of Amarillo; 21 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren; a special friend, LaSonya McIntosh and many friends.

Jose Conrado “Joe” Lucero, 63 died Monday, December 21, 2015, in Pampa.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2015, in the First Assembly of God Church in Clarendon with Rev. Matthew

Stidham, officiating.

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

Joe was born January 4, 1952, in Chaperito, New Mexico to Esequiel and Marcella Lucero. He had been a resident of Donley County since 1973.  He loved to tell jokes, music, dancing, and won a contest for American Bandstand.  He also loved mechanicing, fishing, camping, and everyone.  He was a hard working man.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and several brothers and sisters.

He is survived by three sons, Casey Lucero of Colorado City, Jerry Lucero and wife Hilary and Conrad Lucero all of Howardwick; 2 daughters, Maria Miller and husband Brian of Clarendon and Stephanie Lewis and husband Shannon of Pampa; his best friend for life, Angie Jaramillo; 13 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and several brothers and sisters.

Viewing will he held Wednesday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Thursday 8:00 a.m. – Noon; & Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The family request memorials be sent to Amarillo Artificial Limb-Brace.

Wanda Jo Wilson, 86, passed away Monday, December 14, 2015, in Lubbock.

Services were held on Friday, December 18, 2015, in the Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon, John Ballard, retired pastor of First Baptist Church Lubbock, officiating. Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Wanda was born to Mack Truelock and Thelma Hammons Truelock on January 12, 1929, in Paducah.

She grew up and went to school in Paducah. She married Morris Stephens and had two children, SeReatha and Monte Stephens. They lived in Silverton and Quitaque. Wanda later moved to Hereford and married David Wilson. The two retired to a small farm in Clarendon.

Wanda did book keeping while in Hereford and then enjoyed raising alfalfa and cattle on their farm in Clarendon.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, David Wilson, her son, Monte Dale Stephens, and her granddaughter, April Stephens Montague.

She is survived by her daughter, SeReatha Stephens, of Lubbock, her grandson, Shawn Stephens and his wife Britney of Prosper, Tex. and two great granddaughters, Riley and Finley Stephens, also of Prosper.

Charles Carl Carter, age 89 of Mobeetie, died Monday, December 7, 2015, in Amarillo.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 10, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Bright Newhouse officiating. Inurnment will follow in Citizens Cemetery with arrangements by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mr. Carter was born November 11, 1926, in Laketon to Ransom and Eunice Carter. He graduated from Mobeetie High School in 1945 and went immediately into the Army. When Japan surrendered at the end of WWII, he spent the remainder of his service as part of the occupation troops. In 1948, Carl married Peggy Ware and they were married 67 years until his death. He was a Wheeler County Deputy under Bus Dorman, but eventually became a Game Warden for the State of Texas. He worked his first two years as Game Warden in Wheeler County and was transferred to Donley County where he worked until his retirement.

Carl was an avid hunter, a marksman, an artist, a storyteller, and played the harmonica. He was a history buff and enjoyed reading about myriads of subjects.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Diane Carter; and a son, Wayne Carter.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy Carter of the home; a daughter, Lynna Crockett and husband Bill of Shamrock; a son, Steve Carter and wife Tammy of Kellerville; two sisters, Bernice Hefley of Elk City, Okla., and Mary Alexander and husband Carl of Ellicott, Colo.; six grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.

The family request memorials be sent to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch.

Larry D. Young, 65, of Howardwick, passed on November 23, 2015, in Amarillo.

Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel in Pampa, with Rev. Mark Lang, rector of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Pampa, officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Pampa under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.

Mr. Young was born August 7, 1950, in Pampa to Elmer D. and Pat Young. He attended Pampa schools, graduating from Pampa High School in 1968. Larry attended various colleges while working an assortment of jobs, graduating with a B.S. degree from Sam Houston State University in 1974.

Larry was an instrument technician at Celanese Corporation for 14 years, then found the job he considered most rewarding and enjoyable, teaching process measurement and control engineering at Amarillo College. While at the college, Larry was a department academic advisor on the commencement committee and on the industry advisory committee for curriculum development. He was a member of the Texas Community College Teachers Association and an active member in the Instrument Society of America. He was nominated by students for three years to “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.” Larry was a member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Pampa.

Survivors include his son, Jeff Young of Kingwood; a sister, Lana Moehr and her husband Doug of Forgan, Oklahoma; an uncle, Charles Gurley of Pampa; two nephews, David Waters and wife Chelsy of Forgan, Oklahoma, and Daniel Myers of Tulsa, Oklahoma; one great nephew, three great nieces, and many very good friends.

Memorials may be made to The Don & Sybil Harrington Cancer Foundation, regarding memorials for BSA Hospice, 1600 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, Texas 79106.

Charmaine “Chari” Melvin, 66, died on Friday, November 20, 2015, in Amarillo.

Memorial services were held on Monday, November 23, 2015, in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Justin Smith, officiating.

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

Chari was born May 17, 1949, in El Paso to Martin and Betty Woodard. She married David Melvin on December 22, 2002, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was a naturalist researcher. She had been a resident of Lubbock for 13 years, before moving to Clarendon 2 ½ years ago. Chari enjoyed biology, enjoyed Colorado, being outside in nature and loved the mountains and the woods.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, David Melvin; a son, Winter Woodard; a sister, Niki Sands.

The family request memorials be sent to a local animal shelter.

Don Doyle Haire, 78, died Sunday, November 15, 2015, in Amarillo.

Graveside services were held on Friday, November 20, 2015, in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley with Rev. Paul Dunn, officiating.

Burial followed at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley.

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

Don was born January 28, 1937, in Lelia Lake to Elvin Wayne and Lona May Haire. He married Joyce Jo Selby on March 5, 1959, in Boise City, Oklahoma. He was a US Army veteran. He had been a resident of Pampa for 10 years and loved local Texas history.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife on September 25, 2014; and a brother, Winfred Haire.

He is survived by a son, Wayne Haire of Pampa; 5 daughters, Donna Sweet of Pampa, Delina Sheets of Amarillo, Devon Everett of Pampa, Derenda Whitten of Amarillo, and Daphina Park of Denton; a brother, Freddie Haire of Sunray; a sister, Margaret Graves of Sunray; 24 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren.

The family request memorials be sent to City Church in Amarillo.

Jon Lacel Gorder, 75, died Saturday, November 14, 2015, in Amarillo.

Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2015, in the First Baptist Church in Howardwick with Rev. Dave Stout and Steve Carter, officiating.

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

Jon was born December 25, 1939, in Sioux City, Iowa to Benson Chriss and Doris O’Rear Gorder. He married Gladys Marie Greig on January 15, 1971, in Ellendale, North Dakota. While growing up in Sheldon, Iowa Jon’s high school team hadn’t won a game in 42 years and Jon scored a winning touchdown in a game to break the losing streak. He had been a resident of Mesquite and Amarillo before moving to Clarendon in 2003. He volunteered at Donley County Senior Citizens in Clarendon for 5 years and helped with Christ Kids Ministries. He gave a 100% in everything he did. He was a loving, humble, and wonderful husband. He was also a most wonderful dad, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, and loving friend. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Howardwick.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Gladys Gorder of Clarendon; 4 sons, Jack Blocker and Tim Blocker both of California, Chris Gorder of Louisiana, and Kelby Kilber of Texas; 3 daughters, Teena McClellan and Kandy Hammer both of Oklahoma, and Penny McVay of Louisiana; 2 sisters, Jan Sommer of Texas and Denise Hall of Iowa; 17 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.

The family request memorials be sent to Christ Kids Ministries in Clarendon.

Roberta Bernice McManus Lamberson, 89, died Wednesday, November 11, 2015, in Jacksboro, Texas.

Services were held on Saturday, November 14, 2015, in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Dwayne Lamberson, officiating.

Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Bernice passed from this life to a greater life Wednesday, November 11, 2015, just hours before her 90th birthday. She was born November 12, 1925, to R.M. and Maude English McManus in Liberty County, Texas. She married Jack Lamberson on April 1, 1944, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many many folks. She enjoyed ranch life helping Jack and cooking meals for the cowboys on round up days. She was a member of Grace Baptist Mission of Bowie. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, crossword puzzles, and handy art work.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 2012; a brother; and 6 sisters.

She is survived by a son, Dwayne Lamberson and wife Glenda of Bowie; a daughter, Sandra Morgan and husband Micky of Carrolton; grandson, Shane Morgan and wife Susan of Carrolton, grandson, Shawn Morgan and wife Crista of Coppell, grandson, Chad Morgan and wife Christi of Sunnyvale, and grandson, Marcus Lamberson and wife Lana of Jacksboro; a brother, Bobby McManus and wife Joy Kay of Dayton; 9 great grandkids; and many nieces, nephews, friends, and a wonderful family at Jacksboro Healthcare.

The family request memorials be sent to Grace Baptist Mission / PO Box 915 / Jacksboro, Texas 76458.