Obituaries

Funeral services for Forrest Newton will be held today Monday, December 29, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Robertson Saints’ Roost Chapel – Clarendon.  Interment will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Plainview Memorial Park in Plainview, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Forrest Lynn Newton, 73, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 in Amarillo, Texas.  He was born on July 31, 1941 in Hamilton, Texas to Omri Newton and Clara Thaye (Hale) Newton.

Forrest had been a resident of Howardwick for the past 12 years.  He loved to fish, play golf (and even had a hole in one), and playing volleyball. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and loved to watch all sports.

Forrest was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Connie Sue Jones Newton and daughter, Julie Anne Papa.

He is survived by Judy Newton of Howardwick; son, Dusty Newton and wife, Chrystal of Dallas; daughter, Denise Newton and partner, Francine Bradley of Ringwood, New Jersey; step-son, Jim Heathington and wife, Brittanie of McKinney; and brother, Doyce Newton and wife, Wanda of Tow; 9 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren.

The family request memorials be sent to the Clarendon Country Club.

Patrick Wayne Robertson, 59, of Clarendon died Tuesday, December 22, 2014.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church, Clarendon, Tx with Rev. Dave Stout officiating.  Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery, Clarendon.  Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Patrick was born March 10, 1955 in Groom, Tx to Delbert Wayne and Patsy Darlene Robertson.  He graduated from Clarendon High School in 1973.  He attended the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science, graduating in 1975.  Patrick married Edith Faye Black of Wellington, Tx on September 27, 1975.  She preceded him in death in 1987.  On May 4, 1991, he and Vicky Annette Hawkins  were united in marriage in Clarendon, Tx.  He was co-owner of Robertson Funeral Directors  in Clarendon and co-owner of KEFH 99.3 FM radio station.  Patrick was a lifetime member of the Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department serving from 1975 to 2009.  He was a graduate of the first paramedic class in the Texas Panhandle and one of the first paramedics to serve Donley County.  He served with the Clarendon EMS from 1973-1992.  He later became a member of the Howardwick Volunteer Fire Department.  He loved classic cars and was a member of the High Plains Cruisers of Pampa.  He was a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association for 25 years.  He received his Eagle Scout from Troop 433 of Clarendon in 1972.  He was awarded funeral director of the year by Panhandle Funeral Directors Association for the year 2011-2012.  He was appointed to the Texas Funeral Service Commission by Governor Rick Perry in 2011 and served until 2014.  He was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Howardwick.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Patsy Wallace Robertson in 2008.

Survivors include his wife, Vicky Hawkins Robertson of Clarendon; a son from his first marriage Charles Wayne (Chuck) Robertson  of Clarendon, Tx; his father Delbert Robertson and step-mother Naomi of Clarendon, Tx; a grandson Jaxon Robertson of Clarendon, Tx; a sister Debbie Thompson and husband Michael of Clarendon, Tx; 2 step-sisters Linda Allison and husband Con of Shamrock, Tx and Glenda Harvey and husband Mike of Austin, Tx; 3 step-brothers Gary Lowe and Dennis Lowe, both of Shamrock, and Boe Lowe and wife Sue  of Lumberton, Tx.; mother-in-law Wanda Beddingfield of Clarendon, Tx; sister-in-law Sonya Hawkins Shieldknight of Spearman, Tx; brothers-in-law Sam Hawkins III and wife Lisa of Scott, La, Doug Hayton and wife Kathy of Claude, Tx and Shane Beddingfield of Fayetteville, North Carolina; a brother-in-law from his first marriage Charles Black and wife Patsy of Dumas, Tx; an aunt Margaret Vines of Wellington, Tx; many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

The family suggests memorials be to First Baptist Church of Howardwick, 235 Rick Husband Blvd., Howardwick, Tx 79226 or Citizens Cemetery, P. O. Box 983, Clarendon, Tx 79226.

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Bobby Gene Trout died Friday, December 19, 2014, at Clarendon at the age of 84.

Services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, December 21, in First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Lance Wood, officiating. Interment will follow in Citizens Cemetery with arrangements by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Bobby was born July 22, 1930, in Donley County to Mayburn and Ella Mae Putman Trout. He married Cula Jo McClellan on May 31, 1950, in Clovis, New Mexico. He was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He had worked for West Texas Gas prior to his retirement. Bobby served as a commissioner for Donley County and was a member of the Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department and the Hedley American Legion Post 287. Bobby was a member of the First Baptist Church in Clarendon where he served as a deacon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife in 2012; his daughter, Wanda Hill; son-in-law, Chuck Hill; two brothers, Kenneth and Freddie; two sisters, Jo Dean McFall and Elaine Auldridge; and a granddaughter, Traci Amber White.

He is survived by two daughters, Valorie Ashcraft and husband Terry and Pat White and husband Bob all of Clarendon; his grandchildren, Shane Ashcraft and wife Mecca of Plainview, Mandi Gay and husband Michael of Clarendon, Aaron Ashcraft, Kasi Anderson and husband Gary of Blue Springs, Missouri, and Holli White of Amarillo; his great grandchildren, Madisen, Alex, and Maddex Gay, Jace and Kamryn Anderson, and Brylee Ashcraft.

MEMORIALS- The family request memorials be sent to the First Baptist Church in Clarendon or Gentiva Hospice.

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Becky Ruth Phillips, 63, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at Lakeview Christian Home in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

A Graveside service was held Sunday, December 14, 2014, in Evergreen Cemetery, Stanton, Texas. There was a gathering held at First Baptist Church, Stanton, TX on Sunday, December 14, 2014.

Denton-Wood Funeral Home, 1001 N. Canal Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220, 575-885-6363, was in charge of the arrangements.

Darrell Clinton Lunsford, 57, went to be with his Savior Wednesday, December 3, 2014, in Clarendon, Tex. He spent his final days surrounded by his children, family and friends.

Darrell was born June18, 1957, to Cecil and Frida Lunsford in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he was raised with his younger brother Dave. He was married to Tracy Lynn Poe and had a daughter, Jamie. Darrell moved to Amarillo where he worked for the auto auction. He married Nelda Burrow Lunsford, and they had a daughter Gabrielle Desire and son Matthew Clinton. Following a tragic accident, Darrell moved to the nursing home where he lived until his death. While there, he married Virginia Rodgers Lunsford.

Darrell loved being surrounded by family, fishing, being outdoors, and country music.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be led by Brother Calvin Burrow at the Clarendon Community Care Center at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2014.

Darrell is survived by his daughter Jamie Johnson of Providence Village, Texas, daughter Gabrielle Smith, granddaughter MaKenzi Smith, and son Matthew Lunsford, all of Clarendon, his father Cecil Lunsford of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and brother Cecil David Lunsford of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Darrell was preceded in death by his wife Virginia and mother Frida.

Cora Rose Hamilton, 84, died Wednesday, November 26, 2014, in Clarendon.

Services were held on Monday, December 1, 2014, in Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon with Rev. Anthony Knowles and Rev. Larry Capranica, officiating.

Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Cora was born December 29, 1929, in Stillwell, Oklahoma to Calvin and Leona Frances Brown. She married Earl Hamilton on January 2, 1950, in Hollis, Oklahoma. She had been a resident of Clarendon since 1966 where she worked for Dale Robinson for many years selling vegetables and volunteered at Donley County Senior Citizens. She was a super mom and will be dearly missed by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1991; and several brothers and sisters.

She is survived by a son, Ray Hamilton of Amarillo; 2 daughters, Karen June Nicholas of White House Station, New Jersey and Janice Hamilton of Clarendon; 2 brothers; 2 sisters; 7 granchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 6 great great grandchildren.

The family request memorials be sent to the Donley County Senior Citizens in Clarendon.

Clarence Edward “Buster” Bertrand, 94, of Amarillo, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014.

Rosary was said on Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, at St. Francis Catholic Church. Mass was celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in St. Francis Catholic Church with the Rev. John Dalton and the Rev. B. Chinninniah officiating. Burial was in St. Francis Cemetery.

Arrangements were under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Buster was born Oct. 11, 1920, in Clifton to Adolph and Ida Bertrand. He proudly served his country in the Army. Buster married Margaret Grabber on Sept. 22, 1943, at St. Francis Catholic Church, where he was a longtime member. He farmed and ranched all of his life and was a partner in B&H Cattle Company. Buster was a big supporter and adult leader of 4-H for many years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; two daughters, Mary Ann Bertrand and Louise Carol Ropes; a sister, Doodle Raef; and three great-grandchildren.

He is survived by a daughter, Judy Kay Tomlinson of Amarillo; four sons, Buddy Bertrand and wife Terry of Amarillo, Harold Bertrand and wife Sharon of Panhandle, Roy D. Bertrand and wife Denise of Clarendon and Laurence Bertrand and wife Sandy of Amarillo; eighteen grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials be made to St. Francis Memorial Fund or School Sisters of St. Francis of Panhandle.

Margaret Helen Lamberson, 98, died November 26, 2014.

Memorial services will be held at Hedley United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 5, 2014, with Rev. Rusty Early officiating.

Cremation by Robertson Funeral Directors.

Helen was born October 11, 1915, in Bowie to Melvin and Estah Williams.

She married J.T. Lamberson on May 1, 1933, in Bowie. They lived in Bowie, Vernon, and Clarendon before moving to Pampa. While living in Pampa, she worked for J.C. Penny’s and was a member of The First Baptist Church and Eastern Star.

They retired and moved to Hedley in 1982 to live on their sons Ranch, 3 miles east of Hedley. While living in Hedley, she was a Member of the Hedley United Methodist a Church, Hedley Lioness Club, and Hedley Senior Citizens. She was always first to step forward and help if needed.

In January 2014 she moved to Caprock Nursing & Rehab in Borger to be closer to her granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J.T. Sr., of 77 years; twin daughters Oleta & Cleta; a grandson Randall Lamberson; a sister Betty Hix; a brother Adrian Williams; and her parents.

She is survived by two sons, J.T., Jr. and wife Jacki of Pasedena, Texas and Buddy and Alma of Hedley. Eight grandchildren, Juli Ward, Mike Lamberson, Lisa Willis, Joe Lamberson, Mike Cade, Denise Hixon, Stephenie Blankenship, and Sara Franco; fourteen great-grandchildren; twelve great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Thanks to Caprock Nursing and Southwest hospice for their loving care.

Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations to Hedley United Methodist Church, Hedley Sr. Citizens, Hedley Volunteer Fire Dept., Caprock Nursing, and Southwest Hospice, in Borger.

Jerry Paul Shields, of Clarendon, died Sunday, November 23, 2014.

A service is being planned for a later date.

Mr. Shields was born July 12, 1942 in Memphis to Coleman Shields and Vida May Shields. He had been a resident of Donley and Hall County most of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Larry Shields.

He is survived by two sons, Michael Todd Shields and Brent Paul Shields both of Clarendon; a step-brother Havon Knighton, step-sisters Nina Carroll and Lisa Douglas all of Amarillo; a grandson Spencer Shields and wife Kaitlynn of Clarendon; and a great-grandson Hunter Shields of Clarendon.

The family request memorials be sent to your favorite charity.

Bruce Allen Lucas, 73, died Sunday, November 23, 2014, in McLean.

Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2014, in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. Bobby Ellerbrook, officiating.

Burial followed in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Bruce was born January 25, 1941, in Poughkeepsie, New York to Robert and Janet Lucas. He married Barbara Lee Robinson on June 29, 1963, in Yeadon, Pennsylvania. He was a US Navy veteran serving from 1958-1963. He had been an electrician with SPS prior to his retirement. He had been a resident of Amarillo most of his life before moving to Clarendon several years ago. He was a giving, thoughtful, and caring person. He was good husband and daddy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and 2 brothers.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Lucas of McLean; a son, Scott Lucas of Florence, Kentucky; a daughter, Robin Sell of Clarendon; and 3 grandchildren.

The family request memorials be sent to the McLean Care Center or Hospice of the SW.