Obituaries

Joan Shaw, 88, died Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Amarillo, Texas.

A memorial service was held Sunday, May 19, 2013, at 2:00 PM in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Lance Wood, pastor, officiating.

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

Mrs. Shaw was born February 19, 1925 in Donley County on the family farm at the south end of Windy Valley and had been a lifetime resident. She married H.C. “Harvey” Shaw, JR on April 2, 1945 in Memphis. She worked with H.C. on their farm and also taught school at Hedley for some years. She particularly loved people who were independent and self reliant and tried in a loving way to instill these traits in her family and students. She was a little lady but in a lot of ways, she was as tough and self assured as the toughest can be. She had great love for and was caring and compassionate with her family, friends, and others within her community. She loved to visit and tell stories about the fun she and her sisters and her brothers had on the farm in her childhood. She also loved the fact that she and H.C. raised many cattle and other farm animals and both were proud of taking care of them and living where they were all their married life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, H.C. Shaw; two daughters, Sherry Moore and Carolyn Jo Shaw; her parents, Mary London and Reg Hillman; two sisters, Mary Jane and Margaret Nell; and one brother, Beaty Hillman.

She is survived by one grandson, Shawn Moore and wife Dynell, and their children Conner and Madison, all of Fort Worth; one granddaughter, Jo Pierson and husband Wayne, and their children Meagan and Tobin, all of Muleshoe; son-in-law, Terry Moore, and many other caring friends and relatives.

Memorials can be sent to the Citizens Cemetery Association, PO Box 983, First Baptist Church, or Donley County Sr. Citizens, all in Clarendon, Texas 79226.

Tommy Issac “Ike” O’Neal, 61, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, in Clarendon, Texas.

A service was held Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Charley Floyd, officiating.

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

Ike was born May 8, 1952 in Memphis to Billy Milton “Boots” and Jo Ann O’Neal. He had been a lifetime resident of Clarendon and was an Eagle Scout. Ike worked as a cowboy for several ranches. He married Sonja Curry on June 5, 2005 in Clarendon.

He was preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his father, Boots O’Neal of Guthrie; his wife, Sonja O’Neal of Clarendon; a son, Chris O’Neal and wife Kassie of Memphis; 3 step daughters, Kalli Sawyer of Clarendon, Jamie Jackson of Seminole, and Boston Curry of Clarendon; a brother, Mickey Grady of Clarendon; 2 sisters, Missy Kidd of Clarendon and Connie Pitts of Fort Worth; a step sister, Larie Colbert and husband Darrell of Vernon; 2 grandchildren, Cutter O’Neal and Chloie O’Neal; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family request memorials be sent to a favorite charity.

Joan Ray Whitmore (Joani) went home to be with her Lord Wednesday, April 24, 2013. She passed away at her home in Harrison with her husband of 56 years by her side. She was born at home in Hedley, Texas, the daughter of Ray and Oleta (Mann) Moreman on October 6, 1932.

Joan was the paramount example of a Proverbs 31 woman; always gracious, willing to serve others, and lovingly devoted to her husband and family.

Joan earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Music from North Texas State University. She was a pioneer in the area of music therapy and used her education to help special needs children in the community develop a love for music. She brought music with her wherever she went. She filled her home with it, she played at nursing homes, and taught piano lessons most of her life. For years, the Episcopal Church rang with the sound of her organ music on Sunday mornings. Her love and desire for music to be in our community got her involved with the Northwest Arkansas Concert Association and the Apollo Music Club. Joan was passionate about her community and loyal to her country. She was involved with the Republican Woman’s Club.

She was married to Clifford Sims Whitmore, DVM, on September 2, 1957, in Clarendon, Texas. They became residents of Boone County Arkansas in 1958.

Joan is survived by her husband, Clifford Sims Whitmore, of Harrison. Her son, Clifford Sims Whitmore, II and wife Linda of Franklin, Tennessee and their two daughters, Katherine and Jennifer Whitmore. Her daughter, Julia Lynn (Whitmore) Davies and husband John of Fredericksburg, Texas and their son Jacob Davies and their daughter Jamye Davies. Her son, Mark Cameron Whitmore and wife Lisa of Harrison, Arkansas and their daughters Cameron and Megan Whitmore and their son Walker Whitmore.

Joan had two brothers, Jack Moremorn and wife Fredie Jo of Clarendon, Texas and David Moreman and wife Evie of Front Royal, Virginia.

Cliff and Joan are members at Cross Roads Community Church. Joan was loved by her husband and adored by her children. She laughed easily, loved unreservedly, and she left this world a better place.

Roger Allen Murphy, 66, died Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Clarendon.

The Memorial service was held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in the Robertson Funeral Directors Saints Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. Calvin Burrow, officiating.

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

Roger was born June 18, 1946, in Childress, Texas to John and Mary Richardson Murphy. He had lived in Childress prior to moving to Howardwick about 30 years ago. He married Penny Tuttle on March 2, 1991, at Howardwick. Roger had farmed most of his life after completing his duties with the Army and serving his country in the Vietnam War. He was proud to be a part of the Army Airborne during the war. Roger was a member of the Clarendon VFW Post #7782 and he was a member of the NRA. He loved guns and he loved shooting them.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Murphy; and a sister, Vonna.

He is survived by his wife, Penny Murphy of Howardwick; his mother, Mary Crow of Clarendon; 2 sons, Justin Johnson and wife Kimberly of McLean, James Glen Black and wife Glenda of Carlsbad, NM; a daughter, Jamie Murphy of Howardwick; a sister Mary; and 3 grandchildren. The family request memorials be sent to Community Care Center, PO Box 1007, Clarendon, Texas 79226.

Velma Evone Heathington Holland, 80, died Monday, April 29, 2013, in Amarillo.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Rev. Alan Morgan, Pastor of the Country Chapel of Wheeler, officiating.

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

Mrs. Holland was born to John Clayborn Heathington and Nancy Velma Loucille Walls Heathington on October 30, 1932, at the Heathington Home Place, south of Clarendon in Donley County, Texas.

She married her high school sweetheart, Theron Wayne Holland, December 6, 1948, when she was 16 and he was 15 years old. They were together for 56 years. After 55 years of marriage they discovered that they were 6th cousins, descending from the same Thomas Camp III line. Her interests beyond her family, was her lifelong love of the printed world. She loved reading and estimated that she had read between, 8,000 and 10,000 books, not counting texts, magazines, pamphlets, brochures, encyclopedias, telephone books, newspapers, and cereal boxes.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Theron Wayne Holland; her parents, John and Velma Heathington; 2 brothers, J.C. and Joe Frank Heathington; one sister, Mary Dell Harman; a son in law, Richard J. Lee; a nephew, Ronnie Cleaver; her dear niece, Tamara Baldwin; and a grandson in law, Terry Joe Campbell.

She is survived by 3 sons, David Theron Holland and wife Mary Markey of Omaha, NE, John Mitchell Holland and wife Freda of Clarendon, and Jerry Dunn Holland and wife LeAnn of Shamrock; 2 daughters, Laura Lisa Holland of Clarendon and Nancy Leann Holland Rush and husband Tod of Amarillo; 13 grandchildren, Lisa Jean Holland Walker, Christopher Dunn Holland, Patricia Evone Holland, Marry Ann Suliburk, Amanda Leann Williams, Shelly Kay Holland Blum, Lauren Rena Bassett, Sarah Michele Holland, Alana Austin Williams, Mark Wayne Holland, Ashley Nicole Holland, Morgan John Holland, and Gabriel Theron Holland; 3 step grandchildren, Victoria “Tori” Meeks, Jimmie Ray Marcum and Jerrad Lee Marcum; 15 great grandchildren, Beau Yarman, Emilee Blum, BreeAnn Lafnear, Carly Blum, John Francis Alexander “Jack” Kenney, Kaleb Mitchell Blum, Layla Armella Suliburk, Penelope Rose Suliburk, Cayden Niles Holland, Addison Rae, Hayven Theron, Ashton Taylor Bassett, Dawson Efrem Bassett, William Theron Holland, and Christopher Dunn Holland, Jr.; a step great granddaughter, Rylie Anne Marcum; 2 foster great grandchildren, Jesse David and William Theodore; one sister, Nell Baldwin of Abilene; a nephew, Joe Heathington, Jr.; and nieces, Reba Cox, Katha Pierce, Danelle Smith, and Tancy Baldwin

The family request memorials be sent to the Children‘s Rehabilitation Center / 1250 Wallace Blvd. / Amarillo, Texas 79106 or BSA Hospice.

Nova Lee Mooring, 85, died Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Clarendon.

Memorial services were held Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon, Texas with Rev. Lloyd Stice, officiating. At Mrs. Mooring’s request, her body was donated to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Nova Lee Mooring, a lifelong resident of Donley County, died at Saturday, April 27, 2013, At the age of 85. She was born on November 11, 1927, in Ashtola, Texas, to Carl and Nova Ann Barker. Nova attended schools in Ashtola, Lelia Lake, and Clarendon, Texas. She attended one year of college at Clarendon Junior College. She was married to Bill Mooring on January 10, 1947. She was a member of the First Methodist Church in Clarendon, Texas.

She was an avid bridge player and played with several groups in Clarendon.

She was an excellent cook known for her wonderful pies and cakes. She generously baked them for special events and for friends.

She was preceded in death by four sisters, Viola Graham, Vera Noble, Mamie Clark, and Mildred Tomlinson, and a brother, Earl Barker.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Mooring, and two sons, Don Mooring of Canyon, Texas, and David Mooring of New Braunfels, Texas, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Don Barker of Amarillo, Texas, and a sister, Mary Lou Murph of Snyder, Texas.

The family request that memorials be sent to the Community Care Center of Clarendon / PO Box 1007 / Clarendon, TX 79226.

Gladys Katrena “Kay” Connor passed away April 21, 2013, in Philadelphia, PA. She was the daughter of William S. and Beulah Carlile of Clarendon, TX. She was predeceased by her husband, Hilary H. Connor, her brother W.S. Carlile, Jr. and her sister Pauline Heath Hardin.

She is survived by her children, Cynthia Connor of Columbia, SC, Hilary Connor of Philadelphia, PA, Kevin Connor of Woodbridge, VA, Katrena Burns of Trumbull, CT and by her sister Marie Hill, Clarendon, TX and her brother John Carlile of Granbury, TX.

Kay received her nursing degree from Baylor University, then served as a Lieutenant, J.C. in the U.S. Navy, where she met her husband. They lived for several years in RI, where he had a private medical practice. After he joined the Public Health Service, they lived in several states, including Oklahoma, where she received her M.A. in Urban Planning. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her, for her inquiring mind and sparkling wit. She will be interred with her husband at Washingtons Crossing National Cemetery in PA.

 

George Clinton Shields, 90, died Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Amarillo.

Graveside services were held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

George C. Shields was born May 25, 1922, in Hopper, Ark to John Wesley and Lonnie Caroline Marsh Shields. George joined the CCC for 2 years, and then served in the United States Coast Guard. He married Rita Elizabeth Garrigan on February 16, 1944 in New Orleans where he worked for Rheem Manufacturing for 18 years. Together they moved in December 1965 to Donley County where he was a farmer, and loved every minute of it. George never met a stranger, and thoroughly enjoyed his daily visits around the community at places like the local gin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rita Elizabeth, on December 19, 1997; 5 brothers, Lester, Hester, Coleman, Harmon, and Arthur; and 2 sisters, Ethel Henson, and Christine Kennedy; and his daughter-in-law, Roxanne Shields, on January 19, 2013.

He is survived by 2 sons, Bruce Shields of Amarillo, and Don Shields & wife Joan of Amarillo; 3 brothers, James Shields & wife Reba of Durant, OK, Herbert Shields & wife Hazel of Lelia Lake, and Earl Shields & wife Susie of Lelia Lake; his sister, Grace Caldwell of San Angelo; 8 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family request memorials be sent to one’s favorite charity in memory of George Shields. Sign our online guest book at www.RobertsonFuneral.com

 

David Dean Lowrie, 68, died Thursday, April 18, 2013, in Amarillo.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 22, 2013, at Agape Christian Church in Clarendon with Wyatt Fenno, Leonard Holt, Don Stone, and Anthony Knowles, officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

David Dean Lowrie was born July 10, 1944, in Wheeler to Elmer Wootten and Pauline Ann McBee Lowrie. He attended schools in Wheeler, Friona, and graduated from Briscoe High School in 1963. He was also a graduate of West Texas State University in 1968 earning a Bachelor of Science degree and completed his Master’s degree in 1970.

David began teaching science at Clarendon College in 1970 and taught full time until 2002. He continued teaching part time for the college for several years at the Pampa and Childress campuses. David completed the requirements for his public school teaching certificate and taught science at Clarendon High School from 2007 until 2011.

David married Paula Wall on July 28, 1973, in Pampa. He and Paula lived in Clarendon throughout the entire marriage. He served as Cub Master for troop #437 in Clarendon and Assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop #433. He was Explorer Post Advisor for Post #437 from 1989 until 1992. David was a charter member of Agape Christian Church and was instrumental in the purchase and remodeling of the current facility. He served as the minister for the church since 2007.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers, Harold, Huey, Kenneth, and Doug Lowrie; and his grandson, Sean David Lowrie, in 2003.

He is survived by his wife, Paula, of Clarendon; 3 sons, Jason Lowrie and wife Sharon of Lelia Lake, Nathan Lowrie and wife Shonda of Clarendon, and Jeff Lowrie of Amarillo; 4 grandchildren, Mason Lowrie, Ashton Smith, Zaryia Smith, and Jessica Lowrie.

The family suggests that memorials be to Agape Christian Church, PO Box 57, Clarendon, Texas 79226. Sign our online guest book at www.RobertsonFuneral.com

 

Doyle Clayton Hall, 76, died Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Amarillo.

Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2013, in the Calvary Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Rob Seale, pastor, officiating. Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Doyle was born May 4, 1936, in Clarendon to Monty Joe Hall and Alice Peabody Hall. He had been a lifelong resident of Clarendon. He married Carol Lane on August 26, 1955, at Lubbock.

Doyle spent many years farming around the Clarendon area, but when he wasn’t farming, he loved working and training horses. Doyle loved his family and was truly devoted to his church. He held several offices at the Calvary Baptist Church and had served as a deacon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Luther, George, Glen, and Dale Hall; a sister, Josie Mitchell; and by two son-in-laws, David Jones and Zeke Taylor.

He is survived by his wife Carol Hall, of Clarendon; a son, Dan Hall and wife Michelle of Clarendon; two daughters, Sue Jones of Minot, North Dakota, Janie Taylor of Rendon, Texas; a brother Lowell Hall and wife Anna of Cushing, Oklahoma; a sister, Nettie Glisson of Amarillo; 9 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church or the Donley County Senior Citizens.