Roger Estlack

Doris Faye “MeMa” Salmon passed away peacefully on July 31, 2023, at the age of 88, surrounded by family.

Doris was born on June 21, 1935, to John Henry and Stella Crawford in Clarendon. She attended Clarendon High School.

In 1951, Doris met Richard Salmon and after a short romantic courtship they were married in 1952. They had 4 children, Jane born in 1952, Larry born in 1955, Morgan born in 1956, and Susie born in 1957. In 1961 they moved to Amarillo.

After the death of Richard Salmon in 1974, Doris lived at times in Dallas and Florida with her daughter, Jane. In 1993, Doris met her soul mate Billy Morg and moved to the farm in Brice, Texas until his death in 2011, after which she moved back to Amarillo.

Back in Amarillo, Doris reconnected with her life-long church, Washington Avenue Christian Church, where she deepened her Christian faith and enjoyed wonderful fellowship.

Doris was a kind, caring and loving mother to all of her children, raising all 4 of them to go on to accomplish great things. She was a strong woman who faced every challenge in her life with courage and dignity. Family came first and was above all else to Doris, a value she instilled in all those around her. Mom was our biggest cheerleader and our constant supporter. Our mother was a source of inspiration to us all and she will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives she touched.

Doris continued her love and dedication to family with her 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Doris was so proud of her large extended family and loved them all dearly.

She was predeceased by her husband, Richard, her soul mate, Billy Morg, her parents John Henry and Stella Crawford, and her brother, John Wesley Crawford.

She is survived by her 4 children, Jane (late husband Franz) Maenner, Larry (Ginger) Salmon, Morgan (Pamela) Salmon, and Susie (Mike) Wing: her 7 grandchildren, Brandon (Lindsey) Wing, Micah (Charles) Carden, Ashley (Josh) Ashley, Barrett Salmon, Meredith (Bret) Errington, Taylor (Janice) Salmon, and Logan (Tara) Salmon: her 13 great grandchildren, Walt, Wyatt & Morgan Wing; Ryah, Clara, Emry & Calem Carden; Field & Swayze – Kate Ashley; Penny Rose & Henry Salmon; and Colby & Pacey Salmon.

Our family is so grateful for the loving care our Mom received from the kind and dedicated care providers in the last year of her life.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 11, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount Blvd., Amarillo, Texas 79109.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 10:30 am, Washington Avenue Christian Church, 3800 S. Washington St., Amarillo, TX 79110.

Burial will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 2:00 pm, Citizens Cemetery, Clarendon, Texas.

Richard “Rick” Glenn Benton, 66, of Clarendon, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

Private family graveside services will be held in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Rick was born on November 17, 1956, in Lynwood, CA, to Benjamin Carl and Jo Anne (Sibley) Benton. Rick grew up in Clarendon and briefly lived in Amarillo where he graduated from Amarillo High School. Rick was a licensed electrician and a true jack of all trades. He also did carpentry, stucco, and anything else in construction. He was always fixing or building something in his spare time.

Although Rick moved around throughout his life, Clarendon was always his home. He spent several years in Canyon while caring for his mother. Rick also loved his faithful companions, his dogs.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Benjiman Benton and Jo Anne (Sibley) Benton Brown; stepfather, Frank L. Brown, Jr.; and aunt, Wanda Root.

He is survived by his uncle, Harold Root of Canyon; step-brother, Timothy Frank Brown and wife Paula of Pampa; cousins, Dan Root and wife Natalie of Canyon, and Gena Richardson and husband Jerry of Canyon; several nieces and nephews; and many extended family members.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a local church of one’s choice.

Heaven found another angel. Ann Stepp went to be with the Lord at the age of 83 on July 17, 2023.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, John Wayne Stepp. Sister; Sue Gabbert. Daughters; Denise Pozzi (Zane). Carrie Spence (Jeff).

Grandchildren; Brittany Pozzi-Tonozzi (Garrett), Travis Spence (Veronica), Brooke Pozzi-Smith (Blake). Great Grandchildren; Jaedynn, Haley, Chris, Bryce, Taylor, Aubrey Spence, Tinley Tonozzi, Sloan Smith and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her grandson Dillon Spence.

Funeral service were held on Monday, July 31, 2023 at Grace Memorial Chapel, 8819 US Hwy 87N, Victoria, Texas with Scott Weatherford, officiating. To leave a comforting message or to share a fond memory, please visit www.gracefuneralhome.net.

Samara Ann-Christine Johnson Best, of Comanche, Texas, died unexpectedly on July 18, 2023, due to a vehicle accident.

Samara was born on December 7, 2001, and was 21 years old. She was the most amazing wife, daughter, granddaughter, sibling, and aunt anyone could’ve been blessed to have.

Graveside services were held Wednesday July 26, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon, where she was laid to rest near her beloved mother.

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

Samara was currently taking online college classes at Tarleton. She worked at Little Indians Daycare and loved her job. She attended Eastside Baptist and was strong in her faith with the Lord.

Samara spent most of her free time by Trenton’s side, whether fishing, hunting, or working on their house, they were always together. They were best friends, soulmates and loved their life together, even though it was cut short.

Everyone who knew Samara knew how stubborn, sassy, spirited, full of life and fun loving she was. She was ambitious, confident, fiercely competitive and forgiving almost to a fault. She loved her family and enjoyed spoiling her nieces and nephew.

She is survived by her husband Trenton Best; her parents, James and Julia Johnson; three brothers, Nathan Carson, Devin Lucero, and Matt Boyd; a sister Samara Duran; grandparents Mike and Cliftie Johnson, Melanie Thomas, and Sonyia Hill and many other family members and an abundance of friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother Alicia Carson, and though we rejoice that they will be reunited together in Heaven, we are devastated at the loss of her. We will miss Samara more than words can say.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.