Obituaries

Richard Wayne Stotts, 76, died Tuesday, November 11, 2014, in Clarendon.

Services were held on Saturday, November 15, 2014, in The Chapel at Fairview Cemetery in Memphis with Rev. Charlie Floyd, officiating.

Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery in Memphis, TX.

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

Richard was born May 21, 1938, in Memphis to Dick and Christine Stotts. He grew up in Hedley and had been a resident of Donley County most of his life. He was a farmer and rancher and showed cattle professionally since he was 14. He was an avid fiddle player and was a member of the American Angus Association and the Martin Baptist Church. In September 2014, Richard competed in his 64th Tri State Fair showing Angus cattle.

He was preceded in death by – his parents.

He is survived by his son, Robert Stotts and wife Kristina of Saint Jo.

The family request memorials be sent to the Clarendon College Livestock Judging Program or the Donley County Jr. Livestock Association at PO Box 661, Clarendon, TX 79226.

Vivian Inez Allen, 95, died Sunday, November 16, 2014, in Clarendon.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, November 18, 2014, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Don Stone, officiating.

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

Vivian was born December 9, 1918, in Goree to Victor and Alma Reeves. She married Mark Allen on December 26, 1937 in Munday. She had been a resident of Clarendon most of her life. She was an avid reader, enjoyed literature, and loved painting and arts. She loved her family dearly. She was a member of the Clarendon Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Mark on July 17, 2010; a son, Pat Allen in 1949; and 3 brothers.

She is survived by a son, Steve Allen and wife Pat of Clarendon; a daughter, Ann Allen of Mead, Oklahoma; 2 grandchildren, Brad Allen of Austin and Andree Barefield of Canyon; and 2 great grandchildren, Brittany Hargrove and Shalee Hargrove of Canyon

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

Earl Gene Ford, 80, died Thursday, November 13, 2014, in Amarillo.

Services were held Monday, November 17, 2014, in the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Bill Hodges, Rev. Chris Ford, and Dewey Ford, officiating.

Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Earl was born June 19, 1934, in Texola, Oklahoma to Dewey Gene and Dora Ida Deaton Ford. He married Phyllis Abernathy in 1958. He later married Barbara Gambill on November 1, 1985, in Amarillo. He had been a resident of Clarendon the past 47 years and had worked Maintenance Operations at Clarendon College prior to his retirement. He had been an assistant scout leader for Boy Scout Troop 433, volunteered for little league baseball, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon. Earl was also a member of the Tahlequah tribe of the Cherokee nation.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Barbara in 2006; 2 sons, Danny Ford and Johnny Morrow; a brother, Clyde Lee Ford; 2 sisters, Jurl Dene “Jeri” Roberts and AmaLee Henderson.

He is survived by 2 sons, Dewey Ford and wife Cathy of West Virginia and Chris Ford and wife Terri of Clarendon; a daughter, Missy McKeever and husband Caroll of Burkburnett; a brother, Bennie Ford of Wheeler; a sister in law, Carmen Ford of Amarillo; 8 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

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

Joel Wayne Layton, age 44, passed away on November 9, 2014.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at the First United Methodist Church with Bro. George Price and John Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Childress Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.

Joel was born on November 20, 1969, in Wheatland, Wyoming to Charles Wayne and Sandra Joy (Cox) Layton. He was a hard worker, and had been employed with West Texas Gas for 20 years.

Joel graduated from Memphis High School in 1989 where he was given the Peacemaker Award. A fun-loving and jovial person, he was known by many as a big, gentle giant. He was a happy and kind person, and a dependable friend and brother who was always there when needed.

A Christian man, he would do anything for anybody, and was often referred to as a “cowboy with angel wings.” He loved roping and playing golf, but most of all loved his family. He was a loving father and brother, and could not have been a better son for his parents. Joel will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Chuck and Penny Layton and Pick and LaQueta Cox.

He is survived by his parents, Sandra and Ronald Hatcher and Charlie and Diana Layton; two daughters, Leigh Ann Layton and Blayne Layton; one son, Dalton Layton; one sister, Lauron Johnson and husband, Landon; and numerous special cousins, extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tom Butler Memorial Scholarship Fund, PO Box 161, Guthrie, TX 79236 or to your favorite charity.

Henry Clark “Buster” Shields, 72, died Monday, October 27, 2014, in Amarillo.

Graveside services were held on Thursday, October 30, 2014, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Rev. Bruce Howard, officiating.

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

Buster was born September 26, 1942, in Clayton, New Mexico to H.H. and Susie Leroy Shields. He married Jerri Ann Sursa on December 16, 1976, in Panhandle. He had been a resident of Donley County most of his life. He had been a member of the Stinnett and Hedley Lions Clubs. He was also a volunteer fireman, served as Mayor of Stinnett, and served as a Commissioner for Donley County. He had worked in the oil field prior to his retirement. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hedley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Becky King.

He is survived by his wife, Jerri Ann Shields of Lelia Lake; 3 sons, Johnny Shields of Skellytown, Scott Lewis of Memphis, and Gary Lewis of Clarendon; a daughter, Theresa Nance of Highland Village; a sister, Patty Lemons of Clarendon; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

The family suggests that memorials be to BSA Hospice.

Nelda Tims Nance, 73, died Saturday, November 1, 2014, in Denton, Tex.

Services were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. Calvin Burrow, officiating. An additional memorial service will be held in Denton County.

Burial followed at the Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Nelda was born January 6, 1941, in Littlefield to W.G. and Veta Tims of Clarendon. She received a bachelor’s degree from WTSU in Canyon and a master’s degree in Library Science from TWU in Denton. She worked in libraries in Denton, Southlake, and Clarendon. She married Jimmie Eldon Nance on August 23, 1958 in Lockney.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband.

She is survived by her 2 daughters, Karla Burrow of Midland and Kay Nance of Sanger; a son, Kelly Nance currently of Germany; two sisters, E.J. Durbin and Doris Berry both of Amarillo; 3 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

The family suggests that memorials be to the American Cancer Society or American Lung Association.

Cecil William McAfee, 83, died Wednesday, October 15, 2014, in Amarillo.

Services were held on Saturday, October 18, 2014, in Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon with Rev. Larry Capranica, officiating.

Burial followed at the Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Cecil was born November 3, 1931 in Clayton, New Mexico to William Washington and Lillie Rose McAfee. He married Glendoris Ellis on May 24, 1953 in Amistad, New Mexico. He had been a resident of Clarendon the past 40 years. He taught shop at Palo Duro High School and at Amarillo College prior to his retirement. He was a past deacon of the First Baptist Church in Clarendon and was currently a member and deacon for the Community Fellowship Church. He also was a former Clarendon City Alderman and a former Scout Leader. He was a talented craftsman, loved traveling, and loved people. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife on October 4, 2008; and 2 brothers, C.J. McAfee and Lloyd Girard.

He is survived by 2 sons, Steven McAfee and wife Polly of Clarendon and Farrell McAfee and wife Karen of Columbia, Maryland; a brother, Vernon Girard; 8 grandchildren, Seth McAfee, Ronnie Tabor, Kristen McAfee, Brandon McAfee, Nathan McAfee, Austin McAfee, Devin McAfee, and Brenna McAfee; and 7 great grandchildren.

The family suggests that memorials be to the Community Fellowship Church or BSA Hospice.

Marie Beulah Hill, 97, died Saturday, October 18, 2014, Clarendon.

Graveside services were held on Tuesday, October 21, 2014, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Rev. Lance Wood, officiating.

Burial followed Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Marie was born November 7, 1916 in Briscoe County, Texas to Stanley and Beulah Carlile. She married Dale Roy Hill on August 5, 1936 in Clarendon. She had been a lifetime resident of Clarendon and Donley County. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Clarendon where she served in the WMU and Children Programs and was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1989; a daughter, Phyllis June Damm in 1993; and 2 sisters, Pauline Hardin and Katrina Conner.

She is survived by her son, Bill Dale Hill and wife Mary of Canyon Lake; a brother, John Carlile of Granbury; 4 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.

The family suggests that memorials be to the First Baptist Church Missionary Program.

Martha Doris Dickerson, 78, died Thursday, October 02, 2014, in Childress.

Services were held Saturday, October 04, 2014, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Ronnie Shoffner officiating. Burial will be in Hawley Cemetery in Hawley, Tex. Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.

Martha was born on October 27, 1935, in Brice, Tex to Robert Cecil and Alta Irene (Baty) Reed. She married Lloyd “Duck” Dickerson, Jr. on August 17, 1957 in Memphis.

Martha was a giving person who gave food and shelter to anyone who needed it. Over the years, she opened her home and her heart to those less fortunate, providing them not only a warm bed and hot food, but hospitality. She loved to cook, and was a hard worker. Fun-loving and a joker, she was a jolly person who loved to play games, especially BINGO.

For many years, she was a cook at the nursing home in Clarendon, and worked as a Home Attendant for the Clarendon Home Health. She was baptized in the Lakeview Church of Christ, where she was a member.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 2004, by her parents and by a sister, Dorothy Johnson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

She is survived by her three daughters, Jane Odom and husband, Kenneth of Como, Tex, Alice Jones and husband, Darren of Wellington, and Cynthia Heathington and husband, Chris of Childress; two sons Mark Dickerson and wife, Priscilla of Hawley, Tex, Billy Frank Phillips of Clarendon; a Sister – Linda Doss, Childress, Tex; 11 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

 

James Edward “Slick” Johnston, 86, died Monday, October 6, 2014, in Amarillo.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 9, 2014, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Don Johnston, officiating.

Burial will follow with US Army Honors will be in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Slick was born April 20, 1928, in Clarendon to Robert and Goldie Johnston. He married Mai Truong on August 14, 1972, in Vietnam. He had been a US Army veteran and retired after 24 years of service. He had been a resident of Clarendon since 1974.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, Walter, Henry, & William; and a sister, Lucille.

He is survived by his wife, Mai Johnston of Clarendon; a step daughter, Xuan Ho of Austin; a sister in law, Lillian Johnston of Fritch; and several nieces and nephews.

The family suggests that memorials be to the Wounded Warrior Project.