Obituaries

Edward Wayne Ledbetter, 85, of Lubbock formerly of Clarendon died Sunday, November 20, 2022 in Lubbock.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 28, 2022, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Edward was born March 22, 1937, in Holdenville, Okla., to Edward Richard and Nora Jewel Hulsey Ledbetter. He had been a longtime resident of Clarendon before moving to Lubbock three years ago. Edward was an old school maker of many things. He loved working on cars and motorcycles, welding, and working with cattle and horses. He enjoyed fishing, watching westerns, Nascar, eating peanut butter and drinking mini Pepsi. He also loved listening to Church on Sundays on the radio. He fiercely protected his children and his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Larry Curtis Ledbetter.

He is survived by his sons, Arlie Wayne Ledbetter and wife Angie of Otis, Oregon, Terry Waymon Ledbetter and wife Melissa of Brownwood, and John Ledbetter and wife Shannon of Lubbock; his sister, Linda Anderson of San Antonio; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Memorials can be sent to Donley County Senior Citizens.

Jimmy Charles Adams, 85, of Clarendon died Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Memphis.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 17, 2022, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Randy Srader, officiating.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Jimmy was born February 6, 1937, in Wayside to Robert Emerson and Letha Ann Cunningham Adams.  He married Cheryl Jean Gilmore on November 9, 1963 in Wayside.  He had been a resident of Clarendon since 1974, where he worked as a farmer and custodian at the school prior to his retirement.  He enjoyed going to Colorado, fishing, driving around Clarendon, and chatting with people on Facebook.  Jimmy’s absolute favorite hobby was playing the fiddle.  Jimmy’s passion was music and his whole life centered on music.  He was a member of the Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, on January 3, 2019.

Survivors include his sons, Jimmie Adams and wife Stacy of Clarendon, Dale Adams of Pampa, and Michael Adams and wife Jenny of Wolfforth; his daughter, Judy Garrison and husband Mack of Canyon; his brother, Lesley Adams of Canyon; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

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

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John L. Louis, 74, of Clarendon died Saturday, November 5, 2022, in Clarendon.

Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Friday, November 18, 2022, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Rev. Herman Moore, officiating.

Viewing will be held Friday morning from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Mr. John L. Louis was born June 9, 1948, in Clarendon to Mckinley (Jack) and Bobbie Ruth Louis. John L. graduated high school in Clarendon. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and after serving two years he returned to Clarendon and enrolled in Clarendon College to study auto mechanics.

He married Barbara Ann Alexander, and they were blessed with two sons Kemp and Joel (Peewee). Following this marriage, he married Debbie Rogers, and they were blessed to have a daughter Bobbie Gail Louis. He later married Joyce Lewis and to this union two sons Jerome and Joshua and one daughter Jennifer were born. John L. was a quiet man but enjoyed life. He was a gifted and talented musician.

John L. was preceded in death by his parents, McKinley and Bobbie Ruth Louis, brother Merle Travis Louis, and sister Joyce Diane Louis Clay.

He leaves to cherish his memory four sons Kemp Louis (Charlene), Joel Louis, Jerome Louis, Joshua Louis and two daughters Bobbie Gail Louis and Jennifer Louis, brothers Odell Louis (Rose) of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Charles Mavis Louis (Winnie) of Amarillo, Texas; others he thought of as his children Nikola Louis and Kim Malawey, sixteen grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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Billy Ray Johnston entered his Heavenly Home on November 1, 2022, at the age of 85.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 4, 2022, in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Larry White, officiating. Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Pall bearers will be: Kirk Storseth, Brandon Hemphill, Talyn Kuster, Robert Messenger, Keith Mason, and Tim Williams.

Billy Ray was born in Naylor community near Clarendon on July 3, 1937, on the family farm to Walter and Inez Bridges Johnston. He grew up on the farm and graduated from Lelia Lake High School in 1956. Billy Ray attended Clarendon College while working at the Adair Hospital and Murphy Funeral Home. Billy Ray then attended Common Wealth College of Mortuary Science in Houston. Here he met the love of his life, Janice Marie Pratt. He and Janice married in Clarendon at the First Baptist Church on July 1, 1961. He was drafted into the service in November 1961. Two years later, he, Janice and newborn daughter returned from a stay in Germany. After a stint with the smelter in Amarillo, and two other daughters being born there, they returned to Clarendon.

While on the Board of Directors of Donley County Hospital District, the Board sent Billy Ray to Austin to obtain his nursing home administrator license. He was administrator in Clarendon for ten years, then took a job at Park Place Towers in Amarillo and subsequently was administrator at various facilities in the Texas Panhandle over the next 38 years. Billy Ray was a People Person, loving all he met while spreading God’s love as he was commanded.

Billy Ray and Janice maintained their home in Clarendon since 1967. Billy Ray never left Donley County. He loved the people here and always considered his acquaintances his personal friends and was ready to lend a helping hand. Billy Ray clearly loved his family and extended family. He always loved music including singing at Lelia Lake Baptist Church until graduation from High School. He moved his membership to First Baptist Church of Clarendon, where his membership still exists today.

Billy Ray was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of fifty years, Janice, and two brothers, Earnest Neal and Charles Kenneth.

Billy Ray is survived by his three daughters, Deborah Lynn (and Greg) Hemphill; Dyanne Marie Johnston and Mischelle Raynee (and Gary) Storseth; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren and many friends.  He is also survived by his siblings Cleta Klepper; Redell Johnston and wife Sherol; Dan Foster and wife Molly; Gary Johnston and wife Paige; Pam Mason and sister-in-law Beth Johnston.   Every acquaintance had a personal place in his heart!

Memorials may be made to Clarendon Citizens Cemetery (PO Box 983; Clarendon, TX 79226) and / or Donley County Senior Citizens (PO Drawer B; Clarendon, TX 79226).

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Dale Robinson, 76, of Clarendon died Tuesday, October 25, 2022, in Memphis.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2022, in Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon with Rev. Larry Capranica, officiating.  Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Viewing will be held Friday at the funeral home with family receiving friends for visitation from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Dale was born June 12, 1946, in Clarendon to A.G. “Doc” and Lois Chivers Robinson.  He married Sue Posey on August 16, 1985, in Memphis.  He had been a lifetime resident of Clarendon where he was farmer.  Dale always worked hard and had a great sense of humor.  Friends would enjoy seeing Dale always hanging out for coffee at Taylor Mart and later Garrison’s in Clarendon.  He took great care of his mother while she was alive.  Dale was a great dad and was very supportive.  He was a member of the Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister in law, Maxine Robinson.

Survivors include his wife, Sue Robinson of Clarendon; his son, Morgan Robinson of Amarillo; his step daughters, Kelli Bloxom and husband Rick of Bartlesville, Oklahoma and Kim Koulovatos and husband Jim of Texas City, Texas; his brother, Don Robinson of Clarendon; four grandchildren, Kristen Beuke, Dustin Bloxom, Randi K. Wilson, and Evan Wilson; two great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and several brothers and sisters in law.

The family request memorials be sent to Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon.

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