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Dana Estlack Heim passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, at the age of 77.

Born on October 14, 1948, in Memphis to Alfred Daniel Estlack and Alma Allene Estlack (Hutto) and raised in Clarendon; she lived a life centered on family, love, and kindness. She enjoyed music from an early age, becoming the Drum Major at Clarendon High School where she was also a twirler. She loved going to concerts and enjoyed all types of music from country to Texas blues. She loved to read, especially in a tree in her youth. She loved fine cuisine, traveling and driving fast. She loved watching animals in nature and “birdsong” was one of her favorite things to wake up to. Her love for poetry was inspired by her Papa.

She missed dancing as much as breathing. She loved nature, despite being allergic to it. Bikers, cowboys, CEO’s…she was fearless! She lived and travelled coast to coast, Hawaii and Europe. A West Texas rose pulled up by her bootstraps and experienced some of the wonders that she had read about while resting in a tree. She was proud that her children were her friends when they grew up.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy came from spending time with her family. Her warmth, strength, and caring spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew her.
She is survived by her three children Dean Cearley (Paula) of Amarillo, Texas, Angela Thorne (Jason) of Cypress, Texas and Aaron Shea of Amarillo, Texas, five grandchildren Haleigh Burns (Nick) of Amarillo, Texas, McKenzie McFadden (Dustin) of Olton, Texas, Bodey Cearley of Amarillo, Texas, Emma Thorne of Cypress, Texas and Chloe Llanez (Brandon) of Galveston, Texas, and nine great grandchildren all of whom were deeply loved and cherished. She is also survived by her two sisters, Patsy Sammons of Lubbock, Texas, and Barbara Brock of Isleton, California, as well as numerous nieces and nephews who held a special place in her heart.

She was preceded in death by those loved ones who welcomed her into eternal rest.

Her legacy of love, compassion, and devotion to family will live on through the many lives she touched. She will be dearly missed and forever remembered by her family and friends.

The family asks that she be remembered not with sorrow alone, but with the love and kindness she shared throughout her life. The family also suggests in lieu of flowers that a donation be made to the local ASPCA.

Fredie Jo Moreman, 89, formerly of Clarendon passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Southlake, Texas.

Memorial graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley with Chris Ford, officiating. Family will receive friends for visitation after the service at 2:00 p.m. at First Methodist Church in Clarendon.

Cremation and arrangements are under the care of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Fredie Jo was born February 17, 1936, to Fred and Edith Pierce Carter. She graduated from Sunray High School and West Texas State University. As a devoted wife of over 60 years, this woman followed her husband Jack faithfully to wherever his job might take them. This provided her with teaching jobs in Panhandle, Fort Hood-Kileen, Crowley, and finally Clarendon. This woman’s philosophy is “to bloom where you’re planted” and bloomed she has! While her children were young, she was involved as an adult leader of the 4H Club and a supporter of many of her children’s activities.

The First United Methodist Church in Clarendon was a big part of her life. For many years, she taught Sunday school, helped with the youth program, served as president of the women’s circle, and served on various church committees. She was actively involved in The Walk to Emmaus for many years. Dear to her heart was the Kairos Prison Ministry. Many prisoners’ hearts have been shown God’s love through her many hours of hard work as a “Kitchen Angel”.

After 28 years as an elementary teacher, this hardworking woman decided to become even more involved in Clarendon. She may have retired from teaching, but not from life. She delivered meals for Donley County Senior Citizens for several years, She was an exercise leader at the library, a Republican Party election judge, and was an active member of the Donley County Retired Teachers’ Association. She also served as President of the Friends of the Library and President of the Les Beaux Art Club. She was very instrumental in starting and hosting the first annual Arts Festival in Clarendon. One of her passions was also her work with the Saints’ Roost Museum, where she spent countless hours updating and rearranging items for display.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and her husband of 60 plus years, Jack Moreman in 2022.

She is survived by her son, Phillip Moreman; her daughter, Melody Sanderson and her husband Brent Sanderson; 3 grandchildren and their spouses Megan Baldock and her husband Hayden, Matt Sanderson and his wife Chandler, Mallory Hennessy and her husband Brandon. She had 6 great grandchildren, Rory Baldock, Sutton Baldock, Adrinna Sanderson, Witt Sanderson, Lincoln Hennessy, Oliver Hennessy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Saints Roost Museum, PO Box 781, Clarendon, TX 79226 or the Clarendon Methodist Church, PO Box 157, Clarendon, TX 79226.

Barbara Jean Bode of Alanreed passed from this life into eternity on January 28, 2026, her 87th birthday, with her children by her side.

Barbara’s early years were spent on the family farm in Bula, Texas, where she was doted on by her parents, grandparents, and a host of aunts and uncles. At the age of five, she was put on a train alone to travel across the country to join her parents, Dee and “Millie” Baxter, after they moved to California to take jobs with Douglas Aircraft during the heyday of East Los Angeles.

Barbara attended Savanna School and later Anaheim High School. There she met Peggy Bode, along with Peggy’s sister Betty and brother Hank. The friendships formed during those years led her to spend much cherished time with the entire Bode family.

Peggy later introduced Barbara to her brother Dick while he was home on a weekend leave from the Air Force. It wasn’t long before he won her heart, and they were married on June 13, 1958. They shared 62 years devoted to each other.

Barbara and Dick had three children and made their home in California before spending several years in Oklahoma and Mississippi. She had always enjoyed time with her aunt and uncle at the ranch in Alanreed, from cherished childhood visits to family vacations with her children. By the grace of God, they purchased the ranch and moved to Texas.

After her children graduated from high school, Barbara took classes at Clarendon College. A lifelong lover of art, she discovered a true talent. She became a wonderful artist, and prints of her work hang in countless businesses and homes across the panhandle.

Barbara also enjoyed several years operating an antiques and collectibles shop located on historic Route 66 in McLean, where she met people from all walks of life.

Gentle but resilient, Barbara was as hardy as a wildflower, her roots planted firmly in Texas soil. As tough as the land itself, she was quick to grab a gun and take care of a rattlesnake when necessary. She lived on the ranch for more than 50 years, choosing to remain there after Dick preceded her in death in 2020. She spent the last years of her life contentedly living there on her own.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Dee and Mildred Baxter; her brothers, Richard Baxter and Dennis Baxter; two brothers-in-law; and one sister-in-law.

She is survived by her children: Margie Braidfoot of Panhandle; Dirk Bode of Amarillo; and Don Bode and wife Michele of Amarillo. She is also survived by her grandsons, Ben Braidfoot of Panhandle and Bo Braidfoot and wife Lynda of Cibolo; and her great-granddaughter, Emma Melber of Cibolo. Additional survivors include her sister, DeEllen Baxter of Ashland, Oregon; six sisters-in-law and five brothers-in-law; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; and her devoted dog, Blue.

Barbara was truly grateful for the McLean Grief Group, which provided weekly comfort and friendship.

Visitation will be held Friday, March 6, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Robertson Funeral Directors, 100 Fourth Street in McLean. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at McLean Methodist Church, 219 Gray Street in McLean. Burial will follow at the Bode Family Cemetery on the D-B Ranch in Alanreed.

Memorial donations may be made to the McLean Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 212, McLean, TX 79057 or to the Grief Group in care of McLean Methodist Church, P.O. Box 125, McLean, TX 79057

Mary Helen McKee Upton, also known as ‘Ms. Mary’ passed peacefully from this earth with loved ones by her side in Pampa, Texas on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the age of 85 years, 2 months, 2 weeks, and 3 days. She was born on December 2, 1940, in Hedley to Daddy Roy & Ruby McKee. She was the youngest of 7 children.

Mary Helen married the love of her life, J.C. Upton, on February 15, 1958, in Hedley. They were blessed with four children, Cindy Horton, Debbie Arnold, Tim Upton and Casey Upton. She was the loving grandmother to 18 grandchildren, 21 great- grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild as well as the aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Mary Helen & J.C. lived happily together for well over 50 years in Hedley, Amarillo and Memphis, Texas.

Ms. Mary was loved by all she ever met. Her quick and friendly smile warmed everyone’s hearts. No one was ever considered to be a stranger in her home because once she met you, she considered you to be her friend. She was a grocery store clerk for United Supermarkets and Fiesta Foods in Amarillo and then Davis Thriftway in Memphis, retiring from there in the early 2000’s.

She had a servant’s heart and a willing spirit to help anyone in need. She loved all babies and would always make a beeline for them when in her presence. She had many people in her family, but she also had a special way of making non-family and friends feel like they were her family too. She had a wonderful way of making you feel loved, welcomed and right at home around her. She was an ornery one though, even once racing the local sheriff in Hedley while growing up. She enjoyed cooking for others, especially her homemade brownies. She enjoyed supporting her grandkids at their activities and attending their graduations. She enjoyed joking and telling stories. Mary Helen will be missed for the rest of our lives until we see her again one day in heaven. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Memphis, and she loved serving the community through the church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Upton; her daughter, Debbie Arnold; her son, Tim Upton; her granddaughter, Britney Rodriguez; her grandson, T.J. Upton; both of her parents, Daddy Roy & Ruby McKee; 5 older siblings, Leota Linder, Sue Weatherly, Betty Jo Hedgecoke, Bill McKee & LeRoy McKee.

She is survived by her daughter Cindy Horton of Amarillo; her son Casey Upton and wife, Cindy of Pampa; her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild; her sister, Mattie Lou Nivens-Brumley of Memphis; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and loved ones as well as dear friends and neighbors.

Her service was held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Memphis with Bro. Brady Montgomery of Paducah officiating. She was laid to rest next to her late husband at Fairview Cemetery in Memphis.

Family requests any donations to be made to BSA Hospice of the Southwest.

Bobby Wayne Wood was born at home, the baby of the family by ten years, youngest of four siblings on September 30, 1931, in Carson County Texas. Bobby attended the one room Lark Schoolhouse until the 6th grade. He then rode a Greyhound bus seven miles daily to Groom to finish his schooling, graduating in 1950.

He was active in both 4-H and FFA while in school and was able to exhibit his Hereford cattle at various shows. He was also so proud when he was awarded a scholarship from the State Fair of Texas and was able to show his prized Hereford steer in Dallas. Never being a stranger to hard work, Bobby operated a variety of farm equipment in his early teens working for his uncles and cousins. His love for the land and Hereford cattle continued as he was able to start farming on his own after graduation. Purchasing land in Lark, he raised his registered Hereford breed, while growing wheat, milo, cane hay, and corn. He began operating a bulldozer in his teen years digging irrigation slush pit wells for a company in the Panhandle.

In 1961, he met the love of his life, Mary Joan Myers, of Lockney, and they were married four months later on September 29, 1961, in Bushland, Texas. They made their home in Lark, Texas, where Mary was his “right-hand woman”, assisting him in the farming/ranching operations. After their daughter Kellye Mae was born in 1963, Bobby started hiring others to help him. Four years later, they welcomed their son, Kevin Wayne, and that completed their family of four. Bobby and Mary cultivated many friendships during their 63 years of marriage. He especially enjoyed having people over so he could tell stories and share Mary’s good cooking, sometimes even getting in a game or two of “42”. He had a gift for remembering names, dates, events, stories, and jokes and loved to share these with anyone who would lend an ear. Bobby loved his family and was always happy to share stories of his kids, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was happiest on Sundays when they were all together sitting with him at church, which he rarely ever missed.

There were many things that Bobby enjoyed from a good freezer of homemade ice cream, fried catfish, fatty bread, and bacon snacks, just to name a few. He also loved listening to and attending Southern Gospel music concerts. This love of gospel music began at an early age and continued throughout his life, although when asked if he played a musical instrument like his father and brothers, he replied, “No, I can’t even play the radio.” He was even planning to attend a Gaither Vocal Band concert in Longview in March of this year with his family who also share his love of gospel music. His greatest love was the love he had for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whom he began following as a teenager. He served the Lord faithfully with an unwavering, steadfast faith. It was very clear to anyone who was around Bobby that he loved his Lord, attending church, and Gospel music.

In July of 2022, he and Mary moved from the Texas Panhandle, where they had lived all their lives, to the Tyler Texas area to live with their daughter, Kellye and son-in-law, Alan Jackson. Anyone who knew Bobby at this time was well aware that he did not want to leave his roots and move down to that “country where there are too many trees, and all you can see is straight up!” He also knew that he and Mary were no longer able to live alone, and that moving to East Texas was the best thing for them to do. After only a short time, he and Mary were led to Landmark Baptist Church where they were welcomed and treated like family. They grew to love Bro. Mark and Julie Trammel as their own children. Besides the undying love of his family, this church family helped carry Bobby through the last 16 months since Mary’s passing. On February 14, 2026, Bobby Wayne Wood went Home to that mansion where he was greeted by his Sweetheart and his Savior. “In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I’m going to prepare a place for you.” John 14:2.

Those left to cherish his memories are his daughter, Kellye Jackson (Alan); son, Kevin Wood (Jennifer). Endeared as “Bobby Do” to his four grandchildren: Kaci Bailey (Mitchel), Kolton Wood (Rebekah), Kyndal Dixon (Wade), and Kaleb Wood; and eight great-grandchildren: Micah, Karter, Andy, and Jeffrey Bailey; Knox and Katherine Wood; Hank and Annie Dixon; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends.

Bobby was preceded in death by his wife Mary of 63 years, his parents, Douglas and Amanda Wood, his brothers Bill Wood, Raymon Wood, and sister Ruth Wood, and his grandparents.

Celebration of Life service is planned for Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Landmark Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas with visitation at 3:00 p.m. followed by the service at 4:00 p.m.

The service will be live streamed via Facebook at Landmark Baptist Church Tyler and posted on Youtube following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Landmark Baptist Church Building Fund.