Obituaries

Services for Donald “Jack” Montgomery, 75, of Memphis, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, February 3, 2012, at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Howard, officiating and Rev. Chris Fobbs and Dr. O.K. Bowen, assisting.  Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Hughs Funeral Home of Memphis.

Jack passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012, in Memphis.

Jack was born November 13, 1936, in Leslie, to the late Mr. Paul Montgomery and Mrs. Gladys Adams Montgomery.  He was a 1955 graduate of Memphis High School.  He then went on to attend Trinity University in San Antonio, and also attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock.  Jack was a farmer in the Hall County area from 1959 to 2007.  He served on various boards such as Brice-Leslie Water District Board, Leslie Co-op Gin Board, ASCS Farm Service Board in the 1960’s and the Memphis City Council.  He was also a member of the First Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Lon Montgomery.

He is survived by Janet Montgomery of Memphis; two daughters, Stephanie Stone and husband David of Seminole; Jackie Jenkins and husband Daniel of Turkey; two sons, Mat Montgomery and wife Tanya of Memphis; Mark Montgomery and wife Alicia of White Deer; two brothers, Mike Montgomery and wife Velma and Lacy Montgomery and wife Nancy all of Memphis; 11 grandchildren, Zach Stone, Lee Stone, Sara Stone, Jordan Jenkins, Kristen Jenkins, Jessica Montgomery, Paul Montgomery, Brandon Montgomery, Braden Montgomery, Brady Montgomery and Brooklyn Montgomery.

The family suggest memorials be made to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

You may send condolences online at www.hughsfuneralhome.com.

 

Betty Nell Patterson White. 82, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012, in Amarillo.

Services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2011, at the Church of Christ in Clarendon with Tom Harguess and Bright Newhouse, officiating. Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Services were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Betty was born February 8, 1929, in Dodson to Fred and Lucy Mae Greenfield Patterson. She was a graduate of Dodson Schools. Betty married Perry Elvis White on June 19, 1949, in Collingsworth County. She was an Insurance Agent owning White’s Insurance Agency in Wellington for a number of years and also served Collingsworth County in the 1950’s as County Clerk. She loved to sew, cook, and spend time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Betty was a faithful member of the Clarendon Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 62 years, Perry Elvis White, on November 15, 2011; her great-granddaughter, Kaylee; two brothers, Fred Lee Patterson and Harry Lowell Patterson; and nephew, Eddie Gerald Patterson.

She is survived by her son, Ricky White and wife Nanette, of Wellington; daughter, Tammy White, of Clarendon; sister-in-law, Ruby Patterson, of Wellington; five grandchildren, Devin White and wife Amber, of Amarillo, Jordan White of Amarillo, Jeff Needham and wife Joanie, of Wellington, Jacob Needham and wife Julie, of Erik, OK, and Jonathan Needham and wife Stephanie, of Wellington; seven great-grandchildren, Wesley, Chloe, Preston, Jalie, Jaci, Logan, and Anna; nephew, Harry Glen Patterson, of Amarillo; numerous cousins, Eunice Stockton of Dallas, Vaughn, Edith, and O.V. Patterson all of Batesville, AR; and her very special dog Phoebe.

The family request memorials be to the Donley County Senior Citizens, Clarendon, Texas 79226.

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Randy Gene Woodard, 51, died, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 near Hedley.

Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2012, in the First Baptist Church in Hedley with Rev. Bruce Howard, pastor, and Rev. Anthony Knowles, pastor of the Estelline Baptist Church, officiating. Burial followed at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley. Services were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mr. Woodard was born December 26, 1960, in Groom to Raymond F. “Toby” and Joyce Sanders Woodard.

He enjoyed music, hunting, and fishing and at the time of his death he worked Maintenance for Donley County.  Randy was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hedley.

He was preceded in death by his father on November 27, 2005.

He is survived by his mother, Joyce Woodard of Hedley; two daughters, Kasi Gaither and husband Corey of Clarendon and Julie Woodard of Hedley; a brother, Raymond H. Woodard and wife Nancy of Hedley; two sisters, Kim King and husband Johnny and Twannah Hall and husband Eric, all of Hedley; two grandchildren, Jayla Dawn Woodard and Kennadi Brooke Gaither; and several nieces and nephews.

The family request memorials be sent to Rowe Cemetery Association or to a favorite charity.

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Betty Geraldine Huffman, 87, died, Friday, January 27, 2012, in Amarillo.

Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2012, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Rev. Darrell Burton, officiating. Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mrs. Huffman was born November 18, 1924, in Hall County to John Earl “Shug” Ryan, Sr., and Maude Dyer Ryan.  She married Coleman “Colie” Huffman, Jr., on July 3, 1963, in Clovis, New Mexico.  She loved sports and her family.  The home and kids were her main priority throughout her life.  Prior to moving to Amarillo in July 2009, Mrs. Huffman had lived in El Paso for 30 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband Maurice Alton Hart in September 1961.

She is survived by her husband, Coleman “Colie” Huffman, Jr., of Amarillo; two sons, Phil Hart and wife Pamela of Dallas, Paul Hart of Midland; one daughter, Penny Hart of Amarillo; a brother, John “Bud” Ryan of Wichita Falls; two sisters, Rue Zell Hillis of Clarendon and Kathleen Mickelson of San Antonio; four grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

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

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Randy Allen Tolbert, 43, died, Saturday, January 28, 2012, in Wheeler County.

Services were held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2012, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. R.W. “Bobby“ Ellerbrook and Rev. Carl Cox officiating. Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Services were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mr. Tolbert was born August 19, 1968, in Amarillo to William and Verna Lockeby Tolbert.  He married Vicky Ann Holman on September 23, 1992, in Clarendon.  He was a devoted worker at K&C Services and loved his job. He also loved horses and loved his family dearly.

He was preceded in death by his father.

He is survived by his wife, Vicky Tolbert of McLean; his mother, Verna Lewis of Panhandle; his stepmother, Brenda Tolbert of Amarillo; three daughters, Kristen Archer of Amarillo, Kimberly Johnson of Howardwick, and Kirsten Tolbert of Clarendon; two sisters, Suzie Tolbert of Amarillo and Kristy Glenn of Lubbock; four grandchildren and one on the way; and a special aunt and uncle, Huey and Sheila Lockeby.

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

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Brody Micheal Lockeby, 25, died, Saturday, January 28, 2012, in Wheeler County.

Services will be held 5:00 p.m. Thursday, February 2, 2012, in the First Assembly of God in Clarendon with Rev. Matthew Stidham, pastor, officiating. Services were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mr. Lockeby was born May 11, 1986, in Memphis to Huey and Sheila Vernon Lockeby.  He married Gabrielle “Gabby” Perales on August 7, 2010, in Crowley.  He had been a longtime resident of Crowley before moving to McLean several months ago.  At the time of death, he was a driver for K&C Services of Shamrock. He loved riding Harley Davidson motorcycles and loved working on his truck. He was tender hearted and had a contagious smile.

He was survived by his father and mother, Huey and Sheila Lockeby of Crowley; his wife, Gabby Lockeby of Clarendon; two sisters, Chrissy Wisener of Slaton and Jodie Lockeby-Landers and husband Steven of Crowley; and many other friends and family that loved him and will be missed dearly.

The family request memorials be sent to a favorite charity.

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Janie Butler Hill, 75, died Saturday, January 14, 2012, in Clarendon.

Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2012, in Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon with Rev. Darrell Burton, Rev. Larry Capranica and Rev. Anthony Knowles, officiating.

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

Janie was born June 13, 1936, in Clarendon to Maclin Robert and Jackie Emerson Butler.  She married Ralph Hill on February 29, 1952, in Clovis, New Mexico.  She worked for many years as a grocery clerk for Clifford’s Grocery Store and Lowe’s Grocery Store.

She was a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, a friend, a companion, and to anyone who crossed her path, she was an example of how we are to live in and move through this world.  One would be hard pressed to recall a nasty word or a bad mood or even a dirty look.

In fact, it would be impossible to remember a moment when she was not full up with love, and hope, and forgiveness. Always ready with a smile and kind words, she lived everyday with acceptance and complete understanding for those she loved.  And she loved everyone she knew-without condition.

Her heart was large enough to encompass the world and despite her short stature and her small voice, she held in her a quiet and unyielding strength of love that radiated in a blinding light from her heart and from her soul.  We know that muscle can move walls but if the world and all of its people had in them her capacity for love, we could move mountains.

Among the list of survivors, one must also include her friends, co-workers, acquaintances, and anyone who, if only for a moment, was lucky enough to be in the presence of true Grace.  7

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, James Carroll “Mush” Butler; and a grandson, Randy Joe Hill, Jr.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph Hill of Clarendon; 3 sons, Danny Hill and wife Debra of Clarendon, Randy Hill and wife Kay Lynn of Canyon, and Tommy Hill and wife Brenda of Clarendon; a daughter, Linda Hill of Clarendon; 9 grandchildren, Dakota Hill, Jadon Thornton, Jake Thornton, Jarad Lax, Gabe Hill and wife Amanda, Katy Miller and husband Matt, Jenny Baker and husband Justin, Courtney D‘Costa and husband Chris, and Lauren Shadle; and 11 great grandchildren.

She is also survived by her two special friends Bunny Owens and Cherrye Howard of Clarendon.

The family request memorials be sent to Donley County Sr. Citizens.

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Ella Oretha Potts, 78, died Saturday, December 31, 2011, in Childress.

Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2012, in the First United Methodist Church in Hedley with Rev. Ervin Emmert & Rev. Anthony Knowles officiating. Burial followed at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley. Services were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Ella Oretha Potts was born March 5, 1933, in Amarillo to Sam and Flora Sanders. She married James Potts on May 29, 1954, in Hedley. Oretha attended Business College at Southwestern University in Oklahoma. She began her career at Security State Bank in Hedley.

After a time, she was employed by Deyhle Veterinary Clinic in Clarendon. The majority of her years of employment were spent with General Telephone, where she retired in 1992. Along with her husband, James and son, James Edward, she worked the remainder of her years on a successful farm and ranch operation. She had been a lifetime member of Hedley where she was a member of the United Methodist Church of Hedley. Oretha was a remarkable woman who will always be remembered by her family and friends for her intelligence, faith, and strength of character.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Perry Joe Potts; and her husband, James Potts.

She is survived by her son, James Edward Potts and wife Timber Lee, of Hedley; grandson, James Lee Potts, of Temple; eight sisters, Lilian Fowler, Joyce Woodard, Helen Lindsey, Jean Rice and husband Pete, Betty McGuire, Tobytha Wiggins and husband Billy, Sammy Housden and husband Kenneth, and Delores Simpson and husband Terry; brother, Tracy Sanders and wife Sharon; and numerous other family members and friends.

The family requests memorials be sent to Rowe Cemetery, C/O Hedley City Hall, Hedley, Texas 79237.

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Peggy Lee Baird, 78, died Sunday, January 1, 2012, in Clarendon.

Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2012, in the First Baptist Church Chapel in Clarendon, with Rev. Lance Wood, Pastor, officiating. Services were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Peggy was born March 12, 1933, in Kashetta, Louisiana. She is the daughter of Edward Lee and Thelma Marie Clements and Willie Mae and Arthur Gunter. She was a resident of Clarendon for about five months moving from Lampasas, Texas. Peggy was a homemaker and was Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Bailey Baird, on Nov. 17, 1997; her son, Wylie Curtis Miller; three brothers, Butch Woods, Harvey Rush Clements, and John Douglas Clements; and her sister, Mary Ann Croxton.

She is survived by her son, David Miller and wife Theresa of Centre, AL; her daughter, P.J. O’Keefe and husband Shaun, of Clarendon; brother, Edward Lee Clements, Jr; two sisters, Linda Gay Futrell and Cora Sue Broyles; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family suggests that memorials be to the Angel Tree.

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Thomas Mitchell Gay, 80, died Monday, January 2, 2012, in Hedley.

Services were held Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at 2 p.m. in the Hedley First Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Howard, pastor, and Rev. Anthony Knowles, pastor of the Estelline Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was held at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley. Services were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Thomas Gay was born May 15, 1931, in Houston, to Robert Martin and Violet Marie Oatman Gay. He married Jeneda Woodard on June 11, 1955, in Hedley. Thomas worked for himself as a furniture and piano refinisher. Mr. Gay was also licensed Baptist minister as well as a deacon. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving in the Korean Conflict. He had lived in Hedley and several other places since 1953. In 1993 he moved from Ft. Worth and has been at Hedley since that time. Thomas was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hedley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Norma Howard, Ora Mae Tomanek, Maggie Marie Williams, and Johnny Ray Woodard.

He is survived by his wife, Jeneda Gay of Hedley; four daughters, Diann Evans, Debbie Hanes, Patty Dipprey and husband Mickey, all of Hedley, Becky Allen and husband Mark Kirk of Hobbs, NM; a brother V.R. Gay of Dennison; 13 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren.

Grandsons of Mr. Gay were the casket bearers.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Hedley, PO Box 207, Hedley, Texas 79237 or to ones favorite charity.

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