Obituaries

Don Alton Davis, 57, of Pampa passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in Amarillo.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon. Private inurnment will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Cremation and arrangements are under the care of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Donnie was born on January 12, 1968, in Pampa to Charles Ray and Nancy Darlene Walker Davis. He graduated from Pampa High School and later Clarendon College. Throughout his life, he worked with several petroleum companies until his illness. Donnie was known for his skill and curiosity—whether working on cars, tinkering with anything mechanical, tending cattle, or spending time outdoors hunting and fishing.

He had a compassionate heart and a steady presence, offering support and guidance to many young people, especially those facing difficult paths.

His family remembers the deep love he held for his nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews, each of whom he cherished.

Special thanks are extended to Stan Leffew and to Pampa Regional Medical Center for the care and support provided to Donnie.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Darlene Usleton; a great-niece, Brook Baldwin; and his brother-in-law, Doug Woods.

He is survived by his brother, Danny Davis and wife Julie of Amarillo; his sister, D’Anne Woods of Pflugerville; his nieces, Tiffany Baldwin and Brooke Finney; his nephews, Stephen Woods, Sean Usleton, Josh Davis, and Will Davis; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Julie Woods, Bailee Woods, Wyatt Baldwin, Ellie Baldwin, Liora Charlotte Davis, Blake Usleton, Brody Usleton, Gavin Usleton, Darci Usleton, Kinleigh Gunn, Kaleb Gunn and Harper Finney. He is also remembered with affection by his dear friends Clint Taylor, Aaron Maldonado, Jamie Wheat, and Trina Douthit-Garcia.

The family requests that memorials be sent to the American Diabetes Association or the Citizens Cemetery Association in Clarendon.

Elbert “Lynn” McKinney, 65, of Clarendon passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon. Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Viewing will be held Thursday at the funeral home.

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

Lynn was born on September 3, 1960, to James and Rava (Leffew) McKinney at the Adair Hospital in Clarendon. He married the love of his life, Gina Kay Land, on February 9, 1980. For 44 years, Lynn worked faithfully at McKinney’s Motor Co. as a car salesman, where he built countless friendships and was known for his warm smile, honest nature, and dedication to serving others.

Lynn loved nothing more than spending time with his family. He enjoyed barbecuing for gatherings, cheering on his beloved Dallas Cowboys, and taking great pride in tending to his yard. His presence, kindness, and steady humor will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and his son, Timothy Lyn McKinney.

He is survived by his wife, Gina, of Clarendon; his brother, Edward McKinney of McLean; his daughter, Mandy Burrow McKinney; grandchildren Jesse James Burrow and wife Abby, Nolan Lee Burrow, and Zackery Lockhart McKinney; and several nieces and nephews.

Patricia “Pat” A. McCombs, 84, of Amarillo passed away November 4, 2025.

Services are scheduled for a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Pat was born July 8, 1941, in Clarendon to Claude King and Myrtle Fannie Oneta Kent.

She is survived by her husband Bob, a sister Peggy and husband Walter, and brother Donnie and wife Carol.
Two daughters Sandy and husband Mick and Wendy and husband Cary; four grandchildren Marla, Lori, Dakota and Kaitlyn; and five great grandchildren River, Jayden, Chase, Lucy and Clay.

Jamie Leigh Dunham (Watson), a vibrant soul of 42 years, passed away in Dallas, Texas, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion. She was born on January 3, 1983, in Hereford, Texas, to Karen Watson. Jamie was a true blessing from God.

The cremation arrangements are with Kramer Affordable Cremation.

Her infectious spirit touched all who knew her. Her life took a beautiful turn in 1989 when her mother married Carl Watson, a man Jamie wholeheartedly embraced as her father. In 1991, the family settled in Clarendon where Jamie flourished.

During her school years, Jamie shone brightly, showcasing her talents as a spirited twirler and a French horn player in the esteemed Division I Bronco Band. The early arrival of her first daughter, Kyla Dunham, on December 24, 2000, only fueled Jamie’s determination. Balancing motherhood and academics, she graduated early from Clarendon High School, a testament to her strength and ambition.

Driven by an innate desire to care for others, Jamie pursued her calling and graduated from Clarendon College with her LVN in 2003, embarking on a career of compassion and service. Her family expanded with the births of Kinleigh Dunham on July 27, 2005, and Khloe Merrick on June 26, 2015, each daughter a source of immense pride and joy. The love Jamie had for her girls knew no bounds; they were her everything, the center of her world, and the driving force behind her every endeavor.

Jamie’s life was a tapestry woven with threads of joy and sorrow, triumphs and tribulations. Those fortunate enough to truly know her understood the depth of her heart, her fierce loyalty, and her unwavering commitment to those she loved. She possessed a rare gift for empathy, offering solace and comfort to those in pain, always ready with a listening ear and a compassionate heart.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Martha Jones. Though her journey was unconventional and not without its challenges, Jamie’s memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who cherished her. Her infectious laughter, her boundless love, and her unwavering spirit will be remembered and celebrated by all who knew her: daughters: Kyla York (Carrio), Kinleigh Dunham, and Khloe Merrick; parents: Karen and Carl Watson; sisters: Elizabeth Blevins (John) and Kristen Foster (Jesse); grandparents: Paul Jones, Faylon and Nancy Watson; uncles: Kyle Jones (Alana), and Brian Jones (JoAnn); aunt: Annette Brag (Jim); nephews: Kayden Sims, Hayden Blevins, Rylan, Cameron, and Zachary Taylor, niece: Camree Dean, along with many other family members and friends.

May she find eternal peace in her final rest, and may her story serve as a reminder that every life has value, every person deserves compassion, and every act of love leaves an indelible mark on the world.

Mary Ellen “Susie” Jones Shields of Clarendon entered into her Savior’s arms on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Susie was born at home in Bula, Texas on March 7, 1937, to Rutherford & Lorilla Jones.

Susie moved to Donley County to play basketball for the Clarendon College Bulldogs in 1956.

She became a lifelong resident of the Lelia Lake community after marrying Earl Shields on January 15, 1958.

Susie had a servant’s heart. She was known for sharing her famous homemade ice cream, yummy yeast rolls, and delicious taco soup.

She had a love for decorating and hosting parties for organizations such as the Clarendon Book Club, Les Beaux Arts Club, Hedley Lioness Club, American Cancer Society, the Clarendon College Ex-Students Association, and the Church of Christ.

In 1982, she became the first woman elected to the Clarendon ISD Board of Trustees, and she served there for nine years before she was appointed to the Clarendon College Board of Regents as its first female member and served for over 28 years.

Her family and friends will remember her as God fearing, witty, stylish, and sweet. She was an excellent wife, mother, Memaw, sister, daughter, and friend.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brothers, Leon and Wendell Jones.

She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Earl Shields; four children, Rosilyn and Daylan Sellers, Keenan and Sandra Shields, Patrice and Ted Wright, Derek Shields and Brenna Buker; sister, Sarah and Carl Jones; brother, Roger and Barbara Jones; 15 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren.

Susie’s legacy is one of faith, love, laughter, and the importance of family and community. Her passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew her, but her spirit will continue to inspire and guide her family and friends.

Services were held on Monday, October 13, 2025, in the Clarendon Church of Christ with Larry Shields and Bill Clark officiating. Burial followed in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Lynda Gayle Whitmarsh, 83, of Amarillo, formerly of Pampa and Howardwick, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at her home.

Services were held on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Pastor Aaron Hill, worship and discipleship pastor at Coulter Road Baptist Church, officiating. Burial followed at Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

Lynda was born on October 5, 1941, in Vernon to Ray Boyd and Freda Lawson Boyd. She spent most of her childhood in Vernon until her family moved to Pampa in 1953 where she graduated from Pampa High School in 1960. During high school, Lynda met the love of her life, James Whitmarsh, and the two were married on March 5, 1960. After graduating, Lynda went to work at the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company where she worked her way up from telephone operator to framework technician. The company was eventually acquired by AT&T and Lynda retired after 35 years of dedicated service.

Lynda was genuine and steadfast, which was evident in the way she was able to make friends and build a community anywhere she went. Her door was always open and there was always plenty of food and games to be found inside. She enjoyed playing all sorts of card games, bingo, and trips to the casino; and she seemed to have the best of luck every time. Lynda and James spent lots of time traveling together over the years going all over the country in their RV. They even had season passes to Disney World. However, there was nothing Lynda loved more than her family; she made going to every family reunion, wedding, funeral, concert, birthday party, and graduation a priority. Lynda and James were passionate about supporting their girls and were proud boosters of the Pride of Pampa Band. They chaperoned every bus, went to every concert, and helped serve food from the band truck at the carnival every year.

Lynda was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Howardwick before moving to Amarillo where she joined the Coulter Road Baptist Church. She was a member of the Pioneers Volunteer Network and spent much of her time working to improve her community. Lynda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be missed greatly by anyone who was fortunate enough to have met her.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, James Whitmarsh; her parents, Ray and Freda Boyd; her daughter, Katrina Bradford; one grandson, David Bradford; two siblings, Kathy Crawford and Kevin Boyd; and one nephew, Michael Boyd.

She is survived by her two daughters, Cheryl Levens and husband John and Cynthia Whitmarsh and husband Andrei Kiiachko; son-in-law, Steve Bradford; seven grandchildren, Michael Levens and wife Brooke, Christian Levens and wife Paloma, Dmitri Kiiachko, Vanessa Kiiachko, Theodore Kiiachko, Matthew Bradford and wife Michelle, and Chelsea Bardwell and husband Joseph; seven great-grandchildren, Adeline Bardwell, Levi Bardwell, Jackson Bardwell, Magnolia Levens, Grayson Levens, Philip Bradford, and Edmund Bradford; two siblings, Phyllis LaRue and husband Dean and Danny Boyd; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be sent to the First Baptist Church of Howardwick, 235 Rick Husband Blvd, Howardwick, Texas, 79226; The Pioneer Volunteers Network, 8547 E Arapahoe Rd Unit J-312 Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80112; or the Coulter Road Baptist Church, 4108 S. Coulter St., Amarillo, Texas, 79109.

Please sign the online guest register at www.carmichael-whatley.com.