Obituaries

Rosey Anna Morrow Meyer, age 77, died Saturday, June 20, 2015, in Amarillo.

Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel with Rev. Anthony Knowles, officiating. Interment followed in Clarendon’s Citizens Cemetery with arrangements by Robertson Funeral Directors.

Rosey was born April 6, 1938, in Goodnight to Kenneth and Jewel Walker Morrow. A doctor rode on horseback from Claude to Goodnight in a blizzard to aide in the delivery of beautiful twin girls. Mary Anne was born at 5 a.m. and 15 minutes later came Rosey Anna, each weighing nine pounds, four ounces. The twins drew alot of attention from both neighbors and relatives.

Rosey was a resident of Clarendon most of her life and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Clarendon.

Rosey loved basketball and played all through school. She was smart and loved to read and write, she read all kinds of books constantly and wrote letters all the time. She worked as the First Baptist Church Secretary in Clarendon for many years before she went on to get her teaching degree. She was well educated, and teaching was her passion. She was a great teacher, and teaching special education was something that gave her pride. She also enjoyed quilting and loved to get dressed up and go out dancing. Family members recall her as a real firecracker!

Rosey was a wonderful loving grandmother, her grandchildren meant the world to her and her to them. She will be dearly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Ira Kenneth; and two sisters, Maggie Stewart and Helen Myers.

She is survived by a son, Alan Harper of Clarendon; two brothers, Earl Morrow and John Tom Morrow both of Clarendon; three sisters, Ina Blasingame of Mineral Wells, Lucy Torres of Memphis, and Mary Brown of Amarillo; four grandchildren, Aaron Harper and wife Kim of Quail, Somer Ballard of Clarendon, Alan Harper and Megan Harper both of Tucson, Arizona; and four great grandchildren, Ethan Ballard, Tristen, Tyler, and Trigg Harper.

The family request memorials be sent to MDA.

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Jane Ruth Owens, 78, died June 3, 2015.

Services were held on Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Fairlane Church of Christ with Max Pratt officiating.

Burial followed at the Rowe Cemetery in Hedley.

Jane was born on July 5, 1936, in Hedley to Toad and Mattie Laura Hill. She was raised in the Hedley area, where she attended schools. She married Donald Byron Owens on October 25, 1952, in Amarillo. They worked together in the trucking business, raising horses and enjoying life. He preceded her in death in 1989. Jane could play cards and visit all night. She loved spending time with her family and taking care of them. She loved people and had many friends. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by a daughter, Karen Rogers and husband Eddie of Amarillo; son, Larry Owens and wife Alta of Hedley; 4 grandchildren, Erin Almanza and husband Jimmy of Amarillo, Chris Rogers and wife Melissa of Amarillo, Laura Ann Owens of Canyon and Donny Owens and wife Colleen of Hedley and 2 great grandchildren, Riley Rogers and Wyatt Don Almanza, both of Amarillo.

She was preceded in death by her parents; infant brother and husband Donald Owens.

 

Cleofes “Speedy” Jaramillo, died June 06, 2015.

Rosary was held Tuesday, June 9, 2015, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Clarendon. Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, in the Church with Rev. Arokia Raj Samala, as the celebrant.

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

Arrangements were under the Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mr. Jaramillo was born September 14, 1945, in Lourdes, New Mexico to Epifanio and Guadalupe Jaramillo. He married Margaret Mejillas on November 28, 1970, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He had been a resident of Lelia Lake most of his life and was great mechanic and worked well on electronics. You name it he did it. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers; 3 sisters; an aunt, Lucy Guzman; and a son in law, Juan Olivas.

He is survived by his wife Margaret Jaramillo of Lelia Lake; 3 sons, George Jaramillo and wife Angela, Larry Jaramillo and Louie Jaramillo and fiancé Angela Papa all of Lelia Lake; a daughter, Stella Olivas of Howardwick; 4 brothers, Elias Jaramillo and wife Della, Charlie Jaramillo, Robert Jaramillo, and Tony Jaramillo,; 5 sisters, Faye Sanchez, Gloria Jaramillo, Mary Jaramillo, Theresa David, and Angie Lucero,; his extended family,Phil Jaramillo and wife Becky, Patsy Lucero, Edwina Lucero and husband Pete, Alberta Lucero and family, and Isabell Mejillas and family, and Francisco Mejillas and family; 7 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild and three God-children, Phil Jaramillo, Christina Brady, Jerry Lucero.

The family request memorials be sent to the American Heart Association.

 

Wayne Carter, 62, died Thursday, May 28, 2015, in Howardwick.

Memorial services were held on Saturday, May 30, 2015, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Thacker Haynes, officiating.

At Mr. Carter’s request, his body was donated to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

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

Wayne was born December 19, 1952, to Carl and Peggy Carter. Wayne graduated from Clarendon High School in 1971. He played basketball at Clarendon College until he was drafted into the US Army. After many years of working as a ranch hand and electrician, Wayne began his 29 year career as a law enforcement officer. In 1986, he became a deputy for Gray County under Rufe Jordan. In 1991 he served as a baliff for Judge Kent Sims for eight years and continued working as a baliff for Judge Steven R. Emmert until his retirement in December of 2014. In 1977, Wayne married Kathy Raines of McLean. They had two children, Kristina Diane and Charles Wayne. In October 1996, he married Carla Davis of Amarillo. They resided in Howardwick until his death. Together they enjoyed yard work and fishing trips to Colorado. Wayne was a phenomenal athlete and an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer. He was known as a gentle giant and a friend to many. He never met a stranger. He loved his grandkids and enjoyed his time with them especially in the pool.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Diane Carter; his grandparents, Elmer and Ruth Ware and Ransom and Eunice Carter.

He is survived by his wife, Carla Carter of the home; his daughter, Kristina Luna and husband Paul of Fort Worth; a son, Charlie Carter of Alanreed; his grandchildren, Emerson Carter of Corpus Christi, Katie, Avery, and Ransom Herrera of Pampa, Anhelica, Carter, and Bella Luna of Fort Worth; his parents, Carl and Peggy Carter of Old Mobeetie; a sister, Lynna Crockett and husband Bill of Shamrock; a brother, Steve Carter and wife Tammy of McLean; his father in law, Lonnie Davis of Amarillo; his mother in law, Sue Davis of Amarillo; a sister in law, Lauri Mooring and husband Rick of Edmond, Oklahoma; a sister in law, Rhonda Maxwell and husband Edgil of Amarillo; a close friend of the family, Chelle Carter of Amarillo and a host of many nieces and nephews.

The family request memorials be sent to the Hospice Care of the Southwest.

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Henry Hermesmeyer, 67, died Sunday, May 17, 2015, in Amarillo.

Rosary was held on Thursday, May 21, 2015, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Clarendon. Mass was celebrated on Friday, May 22, 2015, in the Church with Rev. Arokia Raj Samala and Rev. Mieczyslaw Przepiora, as concelebrants.

Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Henry was born January 21, 1948, in Clarendon to Frank and Pearl Derrick Hermesmeyer. He married Carole Dianne Collins on September 20, 1986, in Amarillo. He had been a resident of Clarendon most of his life and loved fishing. He was Catholic.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and two sisters.

He is survived by three brothers, Frank Hermesmeyer and wife Jeannine of Vancourt, John Hermesmeyer and wife Wynelle of Dumas, and Paul Hermesmeyer and wife Margaret of Austin; a sister, Mary Jo Huseman and husband Bryan of Littlefield; an aunt, Mary Harlan of Clarendon; his uncle, Philip Hermesmeyer of Clarendon and several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

The family request memorials be sent to a favorite charity.

 

Patricia Kay Hargrove, 71, died Friday, May 22, 2015, in Hedley.

Services were held Tuesday, May 26, 2015 in the First Baptist Church in Hedley with Rev. Anthony Knowles, officiating. Interment followed in Rowe Cemetery near Hedley with arrangements by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Patricia was born November 26, 1943, in Clarendon to Ernest Clay and Della Lee Houdashell. She married Rodney Allen Hargrove on October 2, 1987, in Amarillo. She had been a resident of Hedley since 1984. She was a caring mother and grandmother. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Clarendon.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a granddaughter, Jessica.

Survivors include her husband, Rodney Hargrove of Hedley; three daughters, Kim Powell and husband Jay of Clarendon, Gaye McGuire and husband Mark of Fritch, and Connie Burnam and husband Rick of Hedley; a brother, Ernie Houdashell and wife Sandy of Amarillo; a sister, Loveta Anderson and husband Andy of Amarillo; nine grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

The family request memorials be sent to the Harrington Cancer Center or Gentiva Hospice.

 

Scharlean Pyeatt Smith, 83, died May 12, 2015.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Hillside Christian Amarillo South

Campus, 6901 S. Bell Street, with Pastor Kevin Tuttle officiating.

Burial followed in Llano Cemetery East under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.

Scharlean was born in Hall County, Texas, on November 13, 1931 to Mary and Owen Pyeatt. She attended school in Memphis, Clarendon, and Canyon, Texas, graduating from Memphis High School in 1949. She also attended Clarendon Junior College and Amarillo College. She was married to Joe C. Smith on October 22, 1953, in Clarendon. She worked as a bookkeeper for several Amarillo businesses, including Diamond Shamrock, Gibson Law Firm, Amarillo Hardware, and Courtesy Sign Company.

Scharlean loved quilting, made gorgeous quilts, and belonged to several quilting clubs, as well as singing with Sweet Adelines. She also enjoyed oil painting and China painting, and she was a Past President for the Amarillo Federation of Women’s Clubs. Recently, she belonged to the Etta Bita Pi Group, and in her spare time liked to work crossword puzzles, attend local theater and events, listen to music, attend high school reunions and family gatherings, and email friends and family. She kept up with all high school sporting events, and was well known for her stories and her laughter. She dearly loved all of her family and friends, and was very caring, and was always at the center of all the fun, as the beautiful “Matriarch” of her family.

The family would like to thank John Higdon of Amarillo for being such a kind and helpful friend to Scharlean, Joe, and the entire family through the years.

She is survived by her children, Melissa Hinkle and husband Steve of Earlsboro, Okla. and Jonathan Smith of Austin; her grandchildren, Joshua Hinkle of Austin and Dace Hinkle and wife Tashina of Seminole, Okla.; a great granddaughter, Madison Hinkle of Seminole, Okla.; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joe C. Smith in February of 2010, a son, Matthew Smith and four brothers, Jack, Gayle, Benny, and El Ray Pyeatt.

Flowers are welcome, or memorials may go to Clarendon College Ranch and Feedlot Program, Attn: Ashlee Estlack, P.O. Box 968, Clarendon, TX, 79226.

 

Mr. Carrol Kennedy, age. 69, of Colorado City, died Sunday morning, May 17, 2015, in a local hospital. Services will be at 10 AM Tuesday in the Kiker-Seale Chapel with Dr. Jerry Shields officiating. Burial will be at 3 PM Tuesday in the Rowe Cemetery in Hedley, Texas under the care and direction of Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.

Carrol was born December 9, 1945, in Memphis, Texas to James Marvin and Eva Leon Nivens Kennedy and had been a resident of Colorado City since 1987. He married Mary Ellen Hammond on May 28, 1987, in Hedley, Texas. He was a retired construction superintendent having worked in Borger, Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, Alpine, San Angelo, Childress, Clarendon area, Big Spring, Abilene, Colorado City and DeRidder, LA. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Hedley, Texas.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Kennedy of Colorado City, a son Marvin Craig and wife, Nancy Kennedy of Frederick, OK; five daughters: Selena and husband, Douglas of Frederick, OK, Misty Carrol Dryden of Spring, TX; Lori Hammond of Midland, TX, Sue and husband, Jim Hobbs of Midland, TX and Sherri and husband, Mike Fuller of Albuquerque, NM; a sisters: Cleta Davis of Conway, AR; and a sister-in-law, Ann Kennedy of Hedley, Texas; twelve grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by two brothers: Perry Glyn Kennedy and Cecil Hoyce Kennedy.

The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Monday at the funeral home.

 

Dorothy Ann Brinson, 82, died Thursday, May 7, 2015 in Clarendon.

Services were led Monday, May 11, 2015, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Lance Wood and Dr. John Howard, officiating.

Burial followed at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley.

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

Dorothy was born May 8, 1932 in Alanreed to Olin Aaron and Jeannie Sherrod Castleberry. She married Kenneth William Brinson on August 19, 1949, in Clarendon. She had been a resident of Clarendon and Hedley for most of her life. She was a member of the Red Hatters, Order of the Eastern Star, Friends of the Library at Burton Memorial Library in Clarendon, and served on the Hedley Cotton Festival Committee and won the float competition several times. She attended the First Baptist Church in Clarendon.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; an infant son, Michael; and a brother, Olin Castleberry, Jr.

She is survived by 3 sons, Rick Brinson and wife Connie of Memphis, Mark Brinson and wife Tammy of Hedley, and Keith Brinson and wife Tracie of Balko, Oklahoma; a sister, Sue Martin of Wichita Falls; 5 grandchildren, Jeffrey Brinson, Lindsey Henson, Chris Brinson, Heath McCleskey, and Kade McCleskey; 3 great grandchildren, Colton Henson, Hattie Brinson, and Emma McComas.

The family request memorials be sent to the Friends of the Library at Burton Memorial Library in Clarendon or the Donley County Senior Citizens in Clarendon.

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