Roger Estlack

Reverend Roy Shep Williams, Sr., 71, of Clarendon went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Amarillo.

Home Going Celebration will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon.

Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon, Texas.

Reverend Roy Shep Williams Sr. was born on April 9, 1954, to Susie B. and Rev. O.L. Williams. He was 1 of 10 children. He was born in a family where hard work was a prerequisite; But even more so where strength of mind, body and spirit were the expectation and the standard.

At a young age, his work ethic was cultivated working alongside his brothers and father harvesting in the fields. He later found the love for basketball and played for Amarillo High School where he graduated as one of the students of the first African American class at the school after integration. During this time, Roy also worked for the railroad.

Instead of choosing to go to college, Roy began working at the trade that he would later learn would allow for him to make an immensely respectable name for himself – cement masonry. Anywhere you look in Donley County: various homes, Clarendon ISD, Robertson’s Funeral, Henson’s, as well as red brick that lies on the streets of old town Clarendon, you will see Roy’s expert craftsmanship. This rings true not just in the small town where he was born and raised, but also in many of the other towns in our beloved Texas Panhandle.

While many would have seen that as the calling on Roy’s life, God had much greater plans for him. As he began working to build a life for himself and his family in the early 1980’s, Roy decided to turn his life over to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He not only came to be a strong believer in his faith, soon also became a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Throughout his 40 plus years of servitude, Elder Williams led countless souls to be saved, and through his own walk, continued to do so until the Lord called him home. He was the lead pastor of Ephesians Church of God in Christ, True Church of God and Christ, and finally St. Stephen’s Baptist Church.

On July 28, 1978, Roy was Married to Barbara Shadle of Clarendon. Both strong believers and followers of Christ, they worked tirelessly to build a life centered around the same principles of hard work and faith.

Roy was preceded in death by both his mother and father, his sisters Barbara, Pamela, and Lois, his brother Ellis, his Mother-in-law Cherrye Shadle Howard, and his beloved puppy, Fanci.

Those left to carry on his most cherished memories and legacy are Roy’s wife Barbara, his children Roy Jr. and wife Milka, Alexia, Roy III and Wife Renda, Joshua Blake, James and wife Elizabeth, and Angel and husband Jerry. These also include 20 beloved grandsons and granddaughters, along with brothers Reverend Harry Williams, Billy, and Dwight, as well as sisters Sandra and Peggy and his beloved puppy, Joy.

Marietta Baird, 88, of Howardwick, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Claude.

Graveside services were held on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Mobeetie Cemetery in Mobeetie with Pastor Jim Fox officiating.

Marietta was born on November 23, 1936, in Pampa, to A.J. and Lena (Stagner) Mitchell. She grew up in Pampa and graduated from Pampa High School, class of 1955. Marietta married the love of her life, Jimmy Jack Baird, on December 2, 1955, in Pampa. A dedicated bookkeeper, she worked for 17 years at Malcolm Hinkle Refrigeration and Plumbing before retiring to her beloved lake home, where she joyfully embraced her role as “Mamaw.”

A woman of deep faith, Marietta was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Howardwick. Whenever the church doors were open, you could find Marietta inside—serving, worshiping, or offering a warm hug to someone in need. Her ministry of creating prayer shawls brought comfort to many, and her giving spirit was felt throughout the community.

Marietta had a true knack for finding hidden treasures at garage sales and loved reselling them at her booth at the Whistlestop. Marietta also had a passion for travel, especially bus tours that took her across the South and as far as Las Vegas—she looked forward to taking a couple of trips each year.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jimmy in 2006; and her brothers, Cletus and Harold Mitchell.

She is survived by her three children: sons Jimmy Baird of Pampa and Jay Baird and his wife Jody of Louisiana; and her daughter, Karan Swan of Oklahoma City; six granddaughters, Sara Peters and husband Brodie of Edmond, Oklahoma, Ashby and Avery Baird, both of Canyon, Aubrey Baird and Casey Parker, both of Louisiana, and Payton Baird-Martin; five great-grandchildren, Brantley and Brystol Peters, and Jayden, Isiah, and Karter Parker; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Howardwick.

Christopher Reed Reynolds passed away in Jourdanton, Texas, on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the age of 60. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on October 20, 1964, to Hal Victor and Henrietta (Adkins) Reynolds.

Chris had a unique gift for finding people and making connections that lasted a lifetime. He was known for his big heart, always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. Friends would often seek him out for help, knowing they could count on his support. His faith in God and dedication to serving others made him loved by many. A true family man, Chris adored his wife, Gayla, and his sons, whom he always reminded he loved. His family was his pride and joy, and he cherished every moment spent with them, even if it was just watching movies with his boys. Chris was always known to give the biggest and best bear hugs!

An outdoor enthusiast at heart, Chris loved hunting deer, turkey, and dove, and he found peace in camping and soaking up nature. He loved to plan their annual summer vacation to the mountains and he and Gayla loved driving through the forests of New Mexico and Colorado. His love for animals, especially his pets, showed just how caring he was in every aspect of his life.

Chris worked in construction, the oil field, and trucking, bringing his hardworking spirit to every job he undertook. He built a life full of laughter, love, and lifelong friendships.

Christopher is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Gayla Clifford Reynolds; sons, James Reynolds and William Reynolds; his mother, Henrietta Reynolds; brothers, Lance Reynolds and Scott Reynolds (Melissa); nieces and nephews, Casey Reynolds, Erin Reynolds, Alexis Reynolds, Grant Reynolds, Trent Reynolds and Victoria Zinkgraf (Bobby Duke); sister-in-law, Trisha Clifford; nieces and nephews, Megan Pope, Shelby Pope (Mavrick Jewell), and Ruthie Bell, along with numerous friends and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hal Victor Reynolds; maternal grandparents, Benjamin and Helen Adkins; paternal grandparents, Nola Reynolds and William Reynolds; and in-laws, Fred and Connie Clifford.

Services are scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2025, starting with a visitation from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 .pm. with a celebration of life at 4:30 pm, all at Hurley Funeral Home. Interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Citizens Cemetery located 1.1 miles south of US Hwy 287 (E. 2nd St) on State Highway 70 (S. Orpe St), in Clarendon, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Atascosa County Animal Allies at https://www.atascosaanimalallies.org/info/donate or The Puppy Food Bank at https://puppyfoodbank.org/

Sarah Lee Shults McCrary, 79, on April 11, 2025, was joyfully reunited with her loving parents, siblings, and her beloved sons, surrounded by the warmth of much of her extended family.

Services were held on Monday, April 14, 2025, in the Calvary Baptist Church in Clarendon. Burial followed in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Sarah was born on January 6, 1946, to William Mark Shults and Zelma May Mauck Shults in Canyon. She holds the distinction of being the first baby born in that hospital after the war, a fact of which she is particularly proud of.

She was a daddy’s girl, lovingly nicknamed “my little fatty.” As the only girl among three brothers, she was cherished and adored. Her father frequently read her the Bible, nurturing her deep love for Christ and inspiring her faith. Her daddy held her foot every night while she slept with them became a habit that was passed on for generations. She could and would talk to her momma about anything and Sarah became that for all of her kids and grand and great grand babies.

Sarah spent her formative years in the small town of Kress, where she created cherished memories before her family relocated to the vibrant community of Clarendon. It was in this new setting that she encountered Doug, the love of her life. Their paths intertwined, leading to a beautiful union on April 6, 1963. Together, they embarked on a journey filled with love and companionship, celebrating an incredible 62 years of shared experiences and heartfelt moments.

After starting her family, Sarah pursued her education to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and began her lifelong journey in nursing. She mentored many and showered love on countless nursing home residents throughout her career. With a heart dedicated to giving and selflessness, Sarah embodied the qualities of an extraordinary nurse and an inspiring role model.

Sarah was a shining example of dedication to her husband, children, and beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family was fortunate to have her as a matriarch and a steadfast support for everyone. She served as the unwavering foundation that united them, even welcoming those in need from outside the family. Sarah embodied selflessness, always prioritizing her family’s well-being above everything else. No matter the situation arose, she always had a solution, even if the results weren’t what you wanted.

She was adventurous, embraced travel, and faced every challenge with courage. Doug and Sarah passionately rode motorcycles to the Sturgis Bike Rally from 1985 to 2006. Together, they explored countless places during their remarkable 62 years.

When Sarah wasn’t exploring life with her lifelong love, Doug, she found joy in various hobbies. She loved listening to music, sewing cozy blankets and stylish clothes to give gifts to her family. Sarah also collected and painted ceramic dolls, each with its own unique charm, and cherished her Black Hills gold jewelry and porcelain doll collection. However, her favorite pastime was spending time with her grandbabies and great-grandbabies. She delighted in chasing them around, playing games, and reading imaginative stories, drinking coffee, as their laughter filled her heart with joy.

As the last surviving sibling of Bill Shults, James Shults, and Don Shults, she found solace in being reunited with our father in heaven, along with her beloved parents, her two sons, Ivan Douglas McCrary and Terry Wayne McCrary, and her cherished bonus son, Blade Barker.

She left behind a truly inspiring legacy that we all aspire to uphold. Her unwavering love for Christ was beautifully instilled in her family. Sarah is survived by her husband, Doug McCrary, daughter Sherry McCrary, daughter in law Bobbie Joe McCrary, granddaughter Shelina and Chris Wilkins, Orrin and Lynnette McCrary, Justin Barker, Casey and Chance Heimann, Brandon and Amy Barker, Sarah Barker and Jon Mark Yankie and Cordail McCrary. Along with 15 great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter that she fought so hard to meet. With numerous nieces and nephews, and a few strays adopted kids and grandkids, that greatly miss her but will strive to carry her legacy for generation to come.

Ottie Frances Dollins, 85, of Washington, Iowa passed away on March 26, 2025, in Clarendon.

Funeral services were held on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Robertson Saints Roost Chapel with Rev. Anthony Knowles officiating. Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Ottie was born on September 28, 1939, in Memphis to Robert and Mary Helen (Bland) Williams. She was raised in Clarendon and had five sisters. Ottie married the love of her life, Donald Adams, in November of 1957. They moved to Amarillo in the 60’s before settling in the Dallas/Fort Worth area for 40 years. Ottie worked as an apartment manager during this time. In the early 2000’s, she moved to Oklahoma to help care for her sister until her sister passed. She then moved back to her hometown of Clarendon to live close to family for the next 11 years. Since 2021, Ottie has lived with both of her daughters spending time in Rockwall, TX and most recently, Washington, IA.

Ottie loved crossword puzzles, reading, and playing games. She enjoyed listening to music and dancing. Ottie was strong in her Christian faith and loved the Lord. She was a member of the First Assembly of God church in Clarendon. Ottie’s favorite thing above all was spending time with her grandchildren. She made sure to spend one on one time with each of them.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and four sisters, Marie Skaggs, Sandra Latham, Susan Neighbors, and Carolyn Williams.

She is survived by her two daughters, Donna Fordham of Washington, Iowa, and Diana Adams of Tyler, Texas; sister, Rose Smith and husband Curtis of Clarendon; four grandchildren, Karla Bell of Marina, California, Marcia Foster of Rockwall, Texas, Keith Harper of Washington, Iowa, and Elissa Quinn and husband Lloyd of Pittsburg, Texas; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces; and one nephew.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Ottie Dollins to the National Kidney Foundation of Texas at 5429 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75240 or at www.kidney.org.

Donna Sue Bartley, 80, of Clarendon passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Amarillo.

Donna’s wish was to be cremated and there will be a celebration of life held at a later date.

Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Donna was born August 20, 1944, in McLean to Pete and Geneva Graham. She was raised by her aunt and uncle, Jenella and Woody Wilkerson in McLean. She married Eddie Bartley on May 6, 1966, in McLean. She enjoyed sitting on the porch visiting with friends. She never met a stranger. Donna loved her family and always wanted to spend time with them. She lived in Beaver, Oklahoma for 20 years before moving to Clarendon in 1995. Donna was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sisters, Nedra Brooks and Sonie Bybee.

She is survived by her husband, Eddie Bartley of Clarendon; her daughter, Kari Bartley of Clarendon; a granddaughter, Kami of Clarendon; and several nieces and nephews.