Obituaries

Mrs. T. L. Roach (Rosemary), 86, died December 27, 2013, in Amarillo.

Services were held December 31, in Polk Street United Methodist Church with Dr. Burt Palmer officiating. Entombment will be in Llano Cemetery Mausoleum. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia.

Rosemary was born September 11, 1927, in Amarillo to Harvey and Olga Carter Allen. She graduated from Amarillo High School in 1945. She also graduated from Christian College, Columbia, Missouri in 1947, and from Texas University in Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in 1949. While at UT, she joined the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, was runner-up in the Sweetheart of University Contest, and runner-up finalist in Blue Bonnet Belle and was Aqua Carnival Queen.

In 1950, she married T. L. Roach, Jr. Her current and past business operations include Roach Oil Co. & Ashtola Exploration Co., Senior Partner, T. L. Roach and Son, Allen Creek Ranch, and owner of TxAire Charter Service.

Rosemary loved the Amarillo community and was very involved in community activities. She served on the Board of Directors of Amarillo Symphony Inc. from 1981-1987. While on the Board, she served on the following committees: Nominating, Program Advertising, By-laws, and the Investments committee.

She also served on the board of Amarillo Symphony Guild from 1970-73; Amarillo Art Alliance Board of Directors, 1995; and on the Amarillo Opera Board of Directors, While serving on The Amarillo Opera board, she was a member of the Advisory board 1995-1998, sponsored many productions, and was nominated by Amarillo Opera as one of the Philanthropists of the Year.

In 1951, she became a member of the Junior League of Amarillo and served on the Advisory Planning Committee, was corresponding secretary of the Executive Committee, served on the Admissions Committee and on the Nominating Committee three years, YWCO Public Relations Committee Chairman, and was a sustaining Advisor to Advisory Planning.

Rosemary also served on the Cal Farley Boy’s Ranch/Girlstown USA Board of Directors. She was one of the first two women to serve on the Board of Directors after Boy’s Ranch merged with Girlstown. While on the board, she served as secretary of Executive Committee and Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee. She also co-chaired the Strategic Planning committee of Boy’s Ranch and Girlstown and was an avid and proud fan of the yearly Boy’s Ranch Rodeo.

From 1993-2001, Rosemary served on The Sam Houston Society, Friends of the Governor’s Mansion, Board of Trustees 1993-2001 and as Vice President 1997-1999. She also served on the YWCO Board of Directors 1978-1982.

Polk Street United Methodist Church was a large part of Rosemary’s life. She was a member since 1950 and served on the Board of Trustees 1991-1994. She was recognized at the Charge Conference in 1994 for the renovation of Social Hall, a gift in memory of her husband, T.L. Road, Jr. She also served on the Finance Committee, was a charter member of the Altar Guild, served on Adult Ministries and on the Committee for “Wednesday Night Worship Service.” She was a member of Susanna Wesley Class, United Methodist Women’s Board, and Church Circle Chairman. She was also on the Board of Directors of Wesley Community Center.

Other community and statewide involvements include serving on the West Texas A&M University Foundation. She was a member of Hall of Fame 1993. Mrs. T. L. Roach, Jr. and family gave a Presidential Honors Scholarship in memory of T.L. Roach, Jr. in 1992. She was a member of President’s Circle of Friends, received a WTA&M Gold Medallion award by Circle of Friends, and was on the Inaugural Committee for WTA&M President Max Sherman in 1977.

Rosemary served on the Steering Committee to re-elect Teel Bivins for Texas Senate and to elect Rick Perry for Texas Agriculture Commissioner.

She was a charter and lifetime member of Amarillo Botanical Gardens as well as the Lone Star Ballet Board and was a Lone Star Ballet production sponsor. She was a member and past president of Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnai and received her 50-year service pin in 2013. She served on the Eldon Durrett Scholarship Committee 1979-1987 and was appointed Chairman in 1980 by the Amarillo School Board.

Rosemary was active in the Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association (“TSCRA”) and was a member since 1950. She was elected as Honorary Vice President. Rosemary adored attending the TSCRA conventions twice a year where she would reunite with her lifelong friends. She was a financial supporter of the TSCRA Museum in Fort Worth.

In 1990, Rosemary accepted the Research Chair, in memory of T. L. Roach, Jr., of the Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center, which was given by Mrs. Sybil Harrington.

Awards received from Polk Street United Methodist Church include the Special Christian Service Award and Special Mission Recognition of Polk Street United Methodist Women in 1986. She also received the Distinguished Service Award for outstanding Achievement in the Community from The Amarillo Area Women’s Forum. She was awarded the Golden Nail Award for service in the arts.

Following in the footsteps of her mother, Olga, she was an avid gardener. She also loved fly fishing in Colorado and Montana, and playing bridge and gin rummy with her dear friend, Jay Taylor. Rosemary was passionate about supporting the arts in the Amarillo area, museums, higher education, and historical preservation. She traveled worldwide, but found her most treasured and beloved destinations to be Allen Creek Ranch, spending Thanksgiving at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs and the 4UR fishing resort in Creede, Colorado. She was an avid supporter of politics, loved entertaining, and most of all, she enjoyed her children and her seven grandchildren, who loved her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Elizabeth Allen Chesshir in 1974; her husband, T.L. Roach, Jr. in 1988; and a grandson, Jack Roach.

Survivors include two daughters, Susan Roach and Sheri Brosier and husband Scott, all of Amarillo; one son Tom L. Roach III and wife Annie of Montana; six grandchildren, Travis Higgins, Benjamin Brosier, Brennan Brosier, Channing Brosier, Katie Roach, and McCullough Roach, and two nieces, Rosemary Orr of Amarillo and Leanne Siewerr of Costa Rica.

The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials be to T.L. Roach Presidential Honors Scholarship, WTAMU, Box 60766, Canyon, TX 79016.

Cora McAllister Bland, 94, died Tuesday, December 31, 2013, in Amarillo.

Services were held Thursday, January 2, 2014, at Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. Dave Stout, pastor of the Howardwick First Baptist Church and with Rev. Jim Powell, pastor of the Hobart Baptist Church in Pampa, officiating.

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

Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Cora was born December 31, 1919, in Jayton, Kent Co., Texas to Andrew Kelly and Eunice Parnell McAllister. She married Henry Bland on March 19, 1943, in Lubbock, Texas. Mrs. Bland moved from Dickens Co. to Clarendon in January of 1971. She had been a housewife, enjoyed cooking, and loved to crochet and read. Cora was also a member of the Disabled Veterans Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary. She was a charter member of the Howardwick First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her father in 1954 and by her mother in 1920; her husband on September 4, 1999; by 2 brothers, Julian Wayne McAllister in 1916, Bob Edd McAllister in 1942; by 2 half-brothers, J.W. and Clyde McAllister; and by a half-sister, Fannie Lou Richard.

She is survived by 2 sons, Albert Kelly Bland and wife Cherrie and Donald Gene Bland and wife Judy, both of Amarillo; by a loving friend whom she considered a son, Rev. Robert Griffin and wife Faye of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; 5 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and by 2 great-great grandchildren.

The family suggests that memorials be to the Howardwick Baptist Church.

Mr. Bobby Lee Woods, 82, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013, in Amarillo.

Memorial services for Bobby Lee Woods, of Clarendon will be set at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Peppers Family Funeral Home in Memphis.

Mr. Woods was born January 4, 1931, in Wilburton, OK to Mr. Roy and Mrs. Susie (Livingston) Woods. He graduated from Wilburton High School.

Mr. Woods served in the Korean War. In 1952, he moved to Amarillo. Bobby married Anna Jane Clement on March 6, 1953, in New Mexico. He retired from Southwestern Bell as a computer tech in 1986. He then moved from Amarillo to Greenbelt Lake. Bobby enjoyed fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister.

Mr. Woods is survived by his wife, Anna Woods of Clarendon; one son, Dennis Woods and wife Yvonne of Hemphill; two daughters, Jana McNeely of Bedford, TX and Sandra Woods of Chama New Mexico; seven grandchildren, First Lieutenant Bobby Keith Woods, Mariana Woods, Drew Ellen Woods, Heather Reynolds, Jennifer Dillard, Daniel McNeely, Paul Newby; and nine great-grandchildren.

Mary Jane Smith, 92, died Monday, December 23, 2013, in Clarendon.

Services were held on Friday, December 27, 2013, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. J.L. Williams, officiating.

Burial followed in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Mary Jane was born on January 19, 1921 to Laura Cecil and Daniel Marshall Cook in Lelia Lake, Texas, where she lived for almost all of her life. She was married on December 25, 1938, to John Leo Smith, who passed away in 1996. A mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she lived her life with love and grace and she will be missed greatly. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband on December 30, 1996.

She is survived by two daughters, Marilee Self and husband George of Amarillo and Sheila White and husband Mark C. of Clarendon; four grandchildren, Kristi Shade of Augusta, Georgia, Mitch Self of Seabrook, Texas, Brad Self of Clarendon and Roger Wade of Lelia Lake; eight great-grandchildren, Courtney of Columbus, Ohio, Laura of Augusta, Georgia, Mateo of Seabrook, Texas, Nicholas of Clarendon, Jeff of Austin, Texas, and Reagan, Riley and Rustin of Lelia Lake; and a sister, Anita Mooring of Amarillo.

The family request memorials be sent to a favorite charity.

Louise Horton, 87, died Sunday, December 22, 2013, in Lubbock.

Services were held on Saturday, December 28, 2013, in the Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon.

Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Louise was born January 31, 1926, in Memphis to Virgil and Mary Siddle. She married Barney Lee Horton on January 31, 1947, in Clarendon. She had worked at the Clarendon College cafeteria prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, on April 9, 1990; her son, Mike Horton; and several brothers and sisters.

She is survived by a daughter, Kim Milliken and husband Bob of Lubbock; a daughter in law, Vicki Horton Moore of Amarillo; three grandchildren, Olivia Lumpkin of Lubbock, Keith Horton and wife Katha of Amarillo, and Karen Esquivel and husband Daniel of Hereford; four great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild. The family request memorials be sent to Clarendon College.

Susie LaTrice Kent, 101,died Sunday, December 15, 2013, in Clarendon.

Memorial services were held Friday, December 27, 2013, in the St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Clarendon with Rev. Jim Aveni, Vicar of the Church, officiating.

Inurnment followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

LaTrice was born on March 2, 1912, and married Houston Donald “Buss” Bell on October 1, 1933, in Clarendon. Mr. Bell preceded her in death in October 1975. She later married Mr. Earnest “Tunny” Kent in 1982. He preceded her in death in 1994. She was a member of the St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Clarendon.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband in 1975; her second husband in 1994; a granddaughter, Ansley Spencer Gunderson in 2006; and 2 brothers, Lloyd and C.L. Benson.

She is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline Spencer of Kansas City; and her granddaughter, Heather Spencer of Millbrook, New York.

David Bryan Moss, 49, died Wednesday, December 11, 2013 in Clarendon.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, December 15, 2013, at Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. Anthony Knowles, officiating.

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

Burial followed at the Goodnight Cemetery in Goodnight.

David was born August 20, 1964, in Memphis, Texas to Donald Joe and Vivian Gayle Molder Moss. He was a life-long resident of Clarendon. David had been a mechanic most of his life, where he was known to be able to fix anything. He was a hard worker, would help anyone who needed it, and was generous to so many people and organizations. He loved traveling and especially loved going to the mountains. He had always loved motorcycles, but most of all, loved his dog, Critter.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his daughter, Hope Cummings and husband Corey of Clarendon; a son Casey Hunter Moss; 2 sisters, Becky Horton and husband Tom of Amarillo, Carrie Moss of Clarendon; his companion and sweet angel on earth, Tammy Overstreet and her son Kenny Overstreet, of Clarendon; and by his four-legged best friend, Critter.

The family suggests that memorials be to the Donley Co. 4-H or to Clarendon Boy Scout Troop 433, c/o David Smith, PO Box 1050, Clarendon, Texas 79226.

Homer Watt Hardin, 90, died Wednesday, December 11, 2013, in Amarillo.

Services were held Saturday, December 14, 2013, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Lance Wood, officiating.

Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Homer was born October 25, 1923, in Donley County to Watt and Lola Sims Hardin. He married Frankie Annette Nash on January 14, 1956, in Dallas. She preceded him in death on September 20, 1985. He later married Ivon Ellis Goodman on November 22, 1990, in Clarendon. She preceded him in death on March 31, 2006. He had served in military during World War II. He had been a lifetime resident of Clarendon where he farmed and worked security at Pantex prior to his retirement. He loved to piddle at his farm, playing bridge, and enjoyed learning. He had also served on the Soil Conservation board for several years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Clarendon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Frankie; and his second wife, Ivon; 2 brothers, W.K. Hardin and Hall Hardin; and 2 sisters, Ruth Cearley and Anna Marie Estes.

He is survived by 2 sons, Wayne Hardin of Clarendon and Dwight Hardin and wife Kassandra of The Colony, Texas; a daughter, Cynthia Lindley and husband Tommy of Claude; a sister, Mary Kay Todd of Clovis, New Mexico; and several nieces and nephews.

The family requests that memorials be sent to America Supports You Texas, PO Box 3218, Amarillo, Texas 79116.

Allen Ray Graham, 79, died Monday, November 25, 2013 in Wellington, Texas.

Memorial services were held Friday, November 29, 2013, in the Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. Chris Ford, officiating.

Cremation & arrangements were under the directions of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Allen was born September 26, 1934, in Ashtola to Harold and Lena Mae Graham. He was a US Army veteran. He grew up in Donley County and had been a longtime resident of Borger. He was a farmer prior to his retirement. He loved to hunt and fish.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, J.R. “Jitter” Graham and Delma Graham; 2 sisters, Wanda Talley and Betty Hermesmeyer.

He is survived by his sister in law, Derlene Graham of Clarendon; a brother in law, Martin Hermesmeyer of Groom; 5 nephews, Richard Graham and wife Ginger of Lubbock, Brent Graham and wife Alesia of Claude, Bobby White of San Antonio, Gary White and wife Sharon of Amarillo, and Doug Talley of Clarendon; 2 nieces, Mary Green and husband Jerry and Peggy Talley all of Clarendon; a special friend, Zearlene Smith of Borger; and several great nieces and nephews.

The family request memorials be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Ruth Nelson Just, 87, died Friday, November 22, 2013, in Pampa, Texas.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Patrick Robertson officiating.

Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon. Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Ruth was born, and delivered at her home by her Grandmother, on September 17, 1926, in Red River County, Texas, to Thomas Arthur and Pernecia Elizabeth Lovell Nelson. Ruth spent her early childhood in Honey Grove, Texas before moving to the Clarendon area when she was 10 years old. She attended grade school in Ashtola and went to high school in Clarendon. She married John F. Just on January 1, 1945, in Amarillo, Texas. Ruth devoted her entire life to being a Wife, Military Spouse for 22 years, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, soon to be Great-Great-Grandmother and Aunt to so many. Ruth worked as a Nurses’ Aide for many years in the Clarendon Nursing Homes and spent much of her spare time tending to those folks’ needs on her time off. After the death of her husband, Ruth moved to Pampa to live with her daughter Ella in 1989. Ruth was a member of the Martin Baptist Church.

The Family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and staff from Encompass, Coronado Nursing Center, and Pampa Regional Hospital for the love and care that they gave Ruth while under their care. Although all cannot be individually named, they know who they are and each and every one have earned a well-deserved thanks and a special place in the hearts of Ruth’s family.

She was proceed in death by her father, Thomas Arthur Nelson on August 19, 1972; her mother, Pernecia Elizabeth Lovell Nelson on March 28, 1982; her husband, John F. Just on October 11, 1988; 3 brothers, T.A., Grady Lee, and Roy Howell Nelson; and a granddaughter, Janella Marie Just.

She is survived by 2 sons, Frankie Karl Just and wife Debi of Fairplay, Colorado, Johnny Arthur Just and wife Carol of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; a daughter, Ella Beth Just Dunn and husband Harvie of Pampa; 5 grandchildren, Alesha Dawn Just Hawkins of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Amanda Leann Just of Fairplay, Colorado, Jaimie Just Weihermueller and Chelsea Just Merideth of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, James Arthur Dunn of Irving, Texas; 9 great grandchildren, Dylan Lee Garrard of Fairplay, Colorado, Ashley Dawn Garrard of Borger, Texas, Zachary Aaron Garrard of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Lincoln Mills, Luke Mills, and Frankie Just of Fairplay, Colorado, Philipp James Weihermueller, Sophia Isabelle Weihermueller, and Marek Diane Merideth of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; a sister-in-law Esther Just of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and 2 close friends whom are considered family, Pat McAnear and family, and Teresa Sanchez and Family.

The family suggests that memorials be to Breast Cancer or Parkinson’s research