Obituaries

Charles Allen DeMoss, 87, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015, in Howardwick.

Services were held on Saturday, January 17, 2015, in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. Dave Stout, officiating.

Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery in Pampa.

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

Charles was born May 12, 1927, in Albany to Charlie Christopher and Nettie Baker DeMoss. He married Datha Allene Heard on June 3, 1945, in Sayre, Oklahoma. He was a US Army veteran. Charles worked as a butcher prior to his retirement. Charles had been a resident of Howardwick since 1992 and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Howardwick and was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Khiva Temple. He enjoyed traveling, camping, and boating.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, on September 1, 2014; a daughter, Anita Louise Dunham; 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

He is survived by a son, Rodney DeMoss and wife Vesta of Canyon; a daughter, Charlotte Rogowski of Woodbury, Minnesota; 7 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.

The family request memorials be sent to the Khiva Shriners.

 

John Herman Shelly, 67, died Monday, January 12, 2015, in Clarendon.

Services were held on Friday, January 16, 2015, in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Daniel Burcham, officiating.

Burial with US Army Honors followed in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

John was born July 6, 1947, in Haden, Colorado to Charles Elmo and Mary Ellen Shelly. He was a US Army veteran. He had been a resident of Clarendon the past 9 years and was active member of the Donley County Senior Citizens in Clarendon. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Childress.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Michael Shelly.

He is survived a son, Douglas Shelly and wife Jerri Ann of Artesia, New Mexico; a daughter, Kimberly Huchton and husband Mark of Amarillo; 4 brothers, Willie Shelly, Charles Shelly, Wayne Shelly, and Blaine Shelly; 4 sisters, Shirley Shelly, Charlene Baze, Arlene Boteler, and Berta Lou Hayes; 8 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.

The family request memorials be sent to the American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association.

 

Joseph “Joe Mike” Michael Yankie died January 19, 2015.

Memorial Services were held, January 20, 2015, in Agape Christian Church with George Hall, officiating.

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

Mr. Yankie was born August 2, 1952, in Clarendon, to Doc and Kathleen Oden Yankie. He served in the US Army in Vietnam and was a carpenter. Mr. Yankie married Betty Mays on November 15, 2014. He had lived in Clarendon most of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his Wife, Betty Yankie of Clarendon; two sons, Joey Yankie and wife April of Clarendon and John Mark Yankie of Clarendon; a sister, Sue Page of Brodnax, Virginia; three Grandchildren; two step-sons, Mark Holmes and Chris Holmes and wife Robin, all of Carrolton, and six step-grandchildren.

The family request memorials be sent to the VFW in Clarendon.

 

Patricia Jean Aveni, 85, died Thursday, January 8, 2015, in McLean.

Joint graveside services for Mr. & Mrs. Aveni will be held at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery in Amarillo.

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

Pat was born September 8, 1929 in Bedford, Pennsylvania to Blanche Turner. He married James Vincent Aveni on January 8, 1950 in Washington, DC. She obtained her RN degree through Pitt Central. She had been a resident of Amarillo since 1965 and worked for 30 years at Northwest Texas Hospital in the Pediatrics Unit prior to her retirement. After she retired she delivered flowers. She enjoyed traveling and traveled with her husband all over the world.

She was preceded in death by her mother; her husband; and a brother, David Turner.

She is survived by a son, Jim Aveni and wife Rhonda of Clarendon; a nephew, Dr. Page DeLaney and wife Sherry of Bedford, PA and a niece Sandra DeLaney of Bedford, PA.

The family request memorials be sent to the Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department / PO Box 364 / Clarendon, Texas 79226.

 

Jeffery Chad January, 39 years of age, died on Monday, Dec 29, 2014, in McMullen County Texas from injuries received in an auto accident of the same day.

Funeral Services were held last Friday, Jan 2, 2015, in Orange Grove, Texas with Interment on Monday, Jan 5, 2015, in Pauls Valley, Okla. Arrangements were by Roberson Funeral Homes of Alice, Texas.

Jeff was born on August 24, 1975, in Guymon Okla., he then moved to OKC and Moore, Okla. where he started 1st grade and graduated from Moore High School in 1994, then attended Clarendon College, Clarendon. Jeff worked in the oilfield industry since 2005 and currently was an Oilfield Consultant for Applied Consultants, Inc. in the Corpus Christi area.

He is survived by his wife, Kandice Ivy-January and daughter, Jordynn of Orange Grove, Tex. and stepson, KyLnn Ivy of Piedmont, Okla. Mother, Brenda January-Hornberger and husband, Bob of Howardwick; Father, Monty January and wife Shirley, of Fair Oakes Ranch, Tex.; Sister, Alicia Conley and husband, Chris of Edmond Okla.; (2) Step-Sisters; Tiffany (Mickey) Mills of Liberal KS, and Ranae (Jonas) Sprowls of Pauls Valley Okla.; Nephews, Cole Pacheco of Edmond Okla. and Alec Ivy of OKC ; Nieces, Kylee Pacheco and Caylin Conley of Edmond Okla.; Mother in law, Trudy Workman of Elgin, Okla. and Father in law, Doug Ivy of Anahauc Tex.; Grandmothers, Mildred Baxter of Clarendon TX and Lois January of Guymon OK. Numerous Uncles, Aunts and Cousins, including Uncle Brad Baxter of Orange Grove, Tex.

He was proceeded in death by his Grandfathers, Boyd Baxter and Mont January and brother-in-law, Jere Ivy.

Since Jeff was a little boy he had a love for horses and rodeo which was carried on to his daughter, Jordynn, hence they have shared that love since she was 18 months old. Currently she is in the Texas Junior High Rodeo Assoc., Region 8 and is on her way the Regional and State Finals for the 2nd year.

There is a fund established by Jordynn’s grandmother, Brenda January. Memorials can be made to the “Jordynn January Rodeo Fund” at the Pilgrim Bank, PO Box 985, Clarendon, Texas 79226.

 

Nancy Darlene Davis, 76, died Sunday, January 4, 2015 in Clarendon.

Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2015, in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. Dave Stout and Rev. C.W. Parker, officiating.

Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon

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

Nancy was born February 25, 1938, to George Clifton and Dorothy Amelia Walker in Los Angeles, California. When she was 6 years old her parents moved to Briscoe when her grandfather W.M. Lohberger became ill. This place was settled in 1905 and was recognized in 2011 on the senate floor at the Austin Capitol. She attended school at Briscoe and Clarendon College. She married Charles Davis on July 10, 1954, at the Catholic Church in Canadian, Texas and into this family 2 daughters and two sons was born. In 1966 she joined the Pampa Chapter of “The Women of the Moose” serving in all the elective offices. She earned her Academy of friendship and College of Regents Degrees in Ft. Worth in 1968 and Chicago, Illnois in 1974. In 1979 she was selected to serve as Deputy Grand Regent of Texas in Los Angeles, California. International appointments from over half million members was College of Regent Board member (4 member board) appointed in New Orleans, LA 1984-1986. Grand council (8 member council) appointed in Orlando, Florida 1991-1993. In the spring of 1993 Charles and Nancy moved to Howardwick at Greenbelt Lake, retirement was planned by the City changed those plans. She served 4 ½ years as alderman and 2 years as Pro Tem Mayor. In 2000 she was elected Mayor of Howardwick and served 2 ½ years before resigning to care for their oldest daughter with cancer. She was a member of the Clarendon Country Club and Card Club and also Classic Dames Red Hat Club. She also served on the Burton Library Board in Clarendon.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ellie Darlene Usleton; one son in law, Harley Douglas Woods; one great granddaughter, Brooke Baldwin; her parents, Cliff and Dorothy Walker; a brother, James Walker; and one nephew, Cody Reed Walker.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Davis of Howardwick; a daughter, D’Anne Woods of Pflugerville; 2 sons, Danby Davis and wife Julie of Amarillo and Don Alton Davis of Pampa; 5 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; a brother, William Dean Walker of Ruidoso, New Mexico; 3 nieces and 3 nephews.

The family request memorials be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the First Baptist Church in Howardwick.

 

Ernest Earl Couch, 81, died Tuesday, December 30, 2014, in Clarendon.

Graveside services will be held at a later date in Alvarado, Texas.

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

Ernest Earl Couch was born January 22, 1933, to Will and Edna Couch in Alvarado. Earl worked as a carpenter most of his life. He also served in the US Army. He had lived in Clarendon since 2004 moving here from Burleson. Earl was loved very much and will be remembered for his kindness and generosity.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Ralph Couch; a sister, Geneva Reese; and a nephew, David Couch.

He is survived by his sisters, Mickey West and husband Raymond of Burleson and Lucille Burdett and husband Travis of Alvarado; and several nieces and nephews.

 

Janet Peggram Harris passed on to her eternal destination on Saturday, December 20, 2013, after long struggle with Alzheimer’s and other illnesses.

Janet was born October 8, 1935, in Golston, Texas. She spent most of her years in the Clarendon area. While she resided in Liberal, Kansas she worked as a caregiver in younger years. She loved her kids and animals.

She married Benny Leroy Harris on June 20, 1974, in Potter County, Amarillo,.

She was survived by her husband Benny Leroy Harris, one daughter Terry A. Sims and husband Ronny of Clarendon, two sons Wildon Garrett of Larnett, Kansas, Steven Micheal McCauly and wife Tina of New Albany, Indiana. Seven grandkids Rachel Ann McCauly of Tennessee, Jenny Ann McCauly of new Albany, Indiana, Lacuisha Smith of Hedley, Janet Marie (McCauly) Size of Kansas, Alaunda Ann McCauly and sisters Kaliea Ann Kashea Ann all of Louiseville, Kentucky. Five great grandchildren Wildon Casey and twin siblings of New Albany, Indiana, Randy Carl and Eliena Smith of Hedley.

She will be missed by most who knew her closely.

Opal Evans, 90, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2014, in Georgetown, Texas in the company of her daughter. If she could tell you the cause of her death she would say “too many birthdays” and she would smile. It was her time.

She was born in Lubbock, Texas on Dec. 8, 1924, to Charles Nessmith and Minnie Arvin Nessmith. Opal graduated from Lubbock HS. She met a returning WWII Air Force pilot, James W. Evans, when he resumed college at Texas Tech. They married on New Year’s Eve 1946. Opal “helped” him complete much of his college homework. The family always credited her with an honorary college degree. She loved this experience and believed that women needed to be educated and have job skills that matched men so that they could live independently if necessary. She was ahead of her time on these issues.

In 1952, a few years after their daughter was born, they moved to Hedley and Opal became partners in Johnson-Evans Dry Good Store. After selling this business she worked more than 20 years at the Security State Bank. At the same time she and James started their own business, Evans Fertilizer. After her husband’s death in 1993 she sold the business and officially retired.

She moved to the Sun City neighborhood of Georgetown, Texas in 2001 to be near her daughter and son-in-law. One of her biggest blessings was to be totally independent, living in her own home until the very end. Those that knew her well, knew she had this strong will and determination.

Opal loved creating beautiful things. She was an artist and a perfectionist. She was a skilled seamstress, enjoyed all kinds of creative crafts, crochet, painting, flower arranging, upholstery, interior design & decorating. She was also known for her cooking, canning and at the business, for her brownies. Over the years she participated in the small town’s activities, Lioness Club, Cotton Festival Committees, substitute teacher, etc. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Opal was preceded in death by her parents, three siblings, Estul and Omera Nessmith, Glenna Nessmith Ivy, her husband James, and son-in-law Tom Buckner.

She is survived by her only child, Jamie Buckner, of Georgetown, six nieces and one nephew and their families.

She will be interred next to her husband in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley. A private family service was held in Georgetown and no other services are planned. However, if you are indeed a friend of Opals, you will take a collected moment over a cup of coffee, with a sugary treat. You will recall a fond memory and say a blessed goodbye. The family suggests memorials be sent to the Rowe Cemetery Fund, Box 185, Hedley, TX 79237.

Janet Peggram Harris passed on to her eternal destination on Saturday, December 20, 2013, after long struggle with Alzheimer’s and other illnesses.

Janet was born October 8, 1935, in Golston, Texas. She spent most of her years in the Clarendon area. While she resided in Liberal, Kansas she worked as a caregiver in younger years. She loved her kids and animals.

She married Benny Leroy Harris on June 20, 1974, in Potter County, Amarillo,.

She was survived by her husband Benny Leroy Harris, one daughter Terry A. Sims and husband Ronny of Clarendon, two sons Wildon Garrett of Larnett, Kansas, Steven Micheal McCauly and wife Tina of New Albany, Indiana. Seven grandkids Rachel Ann McCauly of Tennessee, Jenny Ann McCauly of new Albany, Indiana, Lacuisha Smith of Hedley, Janet Marie (McCauly) Size of Kansas, Alaunda Ann McCauly and sisters Kaliea Ann Kashea Ann all of Louiseville, Kentucky. Five great grandchildren Wildon Casey and twin siblings of New Albany, Indiana, Randy Carl and Eliena Smith of Hedley.

She will be missed by most who knew her closely.