Obituaries

Phillip “Hunk” Hermesmeyer, 88, of Clarendon died Wednesday, October 10, 2018, in Amarillo.

Rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2018, in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Groom. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 12, 2018, in the Church with Fr. Arokia Raj Samala, as the celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Groom.

Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Hunk was born July 26, 1930, on a place sheltered by cedars at the edge of the caprock southeast of Jericho. The Hermesmeyer brothers moved there in 1907 and for 99 years, Hermesmeyers lived and worked there.

“They didn’t know much about Catholics in Jericho,” Hunk said of the time his family settled there. “My family either managed to go somewhere to Church or have the priest come to them.” Hunk was a faithful Catholic his whole life.

Hunk spent his working life taking care of farms and ranches and helping neighbors. He spent many years tending to the Johnson Ranch. He had fond memories of neighbors like Charlie McMurtry and John Blocker. Hunk and his brother Johnny were very active in the rodeo association in Clarendon.

Hunk retired in 2005 and moved to Clarendon. He said he could have moved anywhere, but “this is the kind of people I like.” In retirement, Hunk drove the whole Panhandle collecting an enormous amount of cans and scrap aluminum. Hunk collected pocketknives and had much respect for craftsmen of all kinds. Hunk had a bottomless well of jokes and loved to make friends, neighbors, and strangers laugh.

He was preceded in death by his sweet wife Geraldine; parents, Frank and Nell Hermesmeyer; brothers, Frank “Bud” and Johnny Bill; and sisters, Mary Pauline Kline, Nell Britten, and Bernadette.

He is survived by his sister, Joan Gulde of Amarillo; many nieces and nephews, including Cindy Foster and husband Brett of Borger and their sons, Brady and Brody; as well as Bill Hermesmeyer of Panhandle; and two step-daughters, Jeri Lynn McGowan and husband David and Patricia Ann Coffey and husband Bob.

The family requests memorials be sent to St. Mary’s Catholic Church Building Fund in Clarendon.

Jo Jan Seitz Nunley, 68, of Canyon passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018, peacefully at her home. Cremation arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Directors of Canyon. Private interment of ashes will be in Eldorado, Oklahoma.

Jo Jan was born on November 24, 1949, in Lubbock, Texas to Elbert L. and Willie Jo Gossett Seitz. In 1957, she was baptized at the First Baptist Church of Dalhart. She was a 1968 graduate of Stinnett High School. Jo Jan married Darwin Clayton Nunley on January 8, 1972, in Canyon and received her Bachelor of Business Administration from West Texas State University in May 1972.

Jo Jan was an administrative assistant at P&M Coal Mine in Raton, New Mexico and at West Texas A&M University in Canyon and wrote as a freelance writer on approximately 200 articles published in national magazines and newspapers.

She was a loving mother and grandmother. She will be fondly remembered for her passionate games of Spades and Wahoo. She enjoyed annual trips to Tall Pine Resort in Red River, New Mexico for over 50 years. She loved her small dogs, family, and friends. She will be greatly missed.

Jo Jan was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

She is survived by her daughter, Scarlet Estlack and husband, Russell of Clarendon; two sons, Patrick Nunley and Spencer Nunley, both of Canyon; and three grandchildren, Maggie Nunley of Amarillo, and Nathan and Daniel Estlack, both of Clarendon.

Geneva LaFaye “Peggy” Owens Harrell, 92, of Ballinger, died at 2:00 a.m. on October 3, 2018.

God whispered in Peggy’s ear, “Come home, your work is done.”

Peggy was born on March 12, 1926, to Charlie Byron “Shorty” and Velma (Sibley) Owens in Clarendon. She attended public schools in Clarendon and married her sweetheart, Dave Harrell, in 1942 in Clarendon. Six children were born to this union. The couple resided in Clarendon and Ballinger while raising their family.

Peggy will be remembered for all the burgers she cooked at the Jumbo Burger and Dairy Crème in Ballinger. She loved working there and she took pride in what she was doing. Peggy could tell everyone what their name was and what kind of food they had. Peggy put a lot of smiles on her customer’s faces.

In later years, Peggy spent many hours watching and enjoying nature, animals, and children in the outdoors of her neighborhood while sitting on her front porch swing. She also loved to watch Molly B Polka Party on RFD and loved Red Steagall. She was his #1 fan.

Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Harrell; her son, Jimmy Dean Harrell; her parents, Charlie Byron “Shorty” and Velma (Sibley) Owens and a great-granddaughter, Summer Newton. She was also preceded by three brothers: Jack Owens, James Owens, Don Owens and wife, Jane Ruth Owens, and two sisters: Glenda McAlister and husband, Paul, and Annell Stokes and husband, Alvin; brother-in-laws, Eddie Reynolds and Jimmy McAnear.

Peggy is survived by her children: Freddie Harrell and wife, Sarah, of Santa Anna, Phoebie Crosby of Rowena, Dave Harrell, Tommie Harrell and wife, Patricia, Dwight Harrell and wife, Olga. She is also survived by two sisters: Charlene Reynolds of Amarillo and Patricia McAnear of Clarendon and two sister-in-laws: Bunny Owens and Jacquetta Owens of Clarendon and 13 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 9 great, great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Graveside services were held on Friday, October 5, at 10:00 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetary in Ballinger, Texas. Officiating the service was Max Pratt.

Verna Grace Teague, 85, of Amarillo (formerly of Clarendon), died Tuesday, September 25, 2018, in Amarillo.

Services were held on Saturday, September 29, 2018, in the Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon with Rev. Larry Caprancia, officiating. Burial will be in Citizens Cemetery following the service.
Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Verna was born June 25, 1933, in Pampa to Lue and Lena Welch Smith. She married Jay Teague on August 14, 1950 in Clovis, New Mexico. She had been a resident of Amarillo most of her life until she retired from Central Freight lines and moved to Clarendon. Verna lived in Clarendon 20 plus years where she was member of the Community Fellowship Church. She enjoyed bird watching, gardening, painting landscapes, card and marble games and traveling in their RV. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 2015; a son, Kenneth Teague; a sister, Loretta Bell, and daughter in law, Linda Teague.

She is survived by her son, Stan Teague of Amarillo; brother, Joseph Smith and wife Natasha of Amarillo; grandchildren, Daphne Sanders of Amarillo, Carrie Gimpel and husband Dallas of Amarillo, Monty Ulibarri and wife Kara of New Braunfels, Jason Teague and wife Mindy of Wisconsin, Eric Teague and wife Shauna of New Jersey and Tracie Teague; 9 great grandchildren; 3 nieces, Valarie Conrad and husband Bill, Kerry Michael and husband John, Jodie Mineart and husband Ian, and numerous nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.

The family request that memorial be made to the Parkinson foundation.

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Charlsey Ann Whitt Scribner, 89, of Olton, died Wednesday, September 19, 2018, in Lubbock.

Funeral services were held September 21, 2018, at the First United Methodist Church in Olton with Brother Neely Landrum officiating. Graveside services were Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Mobeetie Cemetery in Mobeetie with Thacker Haynes officiating and under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.

Charlsey was born June 13, 1929, to Walter Jackson “Jack” and Ida Jane (Long) Whitt, in Childress County. She grew up in Clarendon and graduated from Clarendon High School in 1945. Continuing her education at Clarendon College and West Texas State College, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and an all level teaching certificate in 1948. She went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Education from West Texas State in the early 1970s. Charlsey never planned to be a teacher, but, in the fall of 1948, she began a 43-year teaching career in Gruver, Texas. She also taught school in Mobeetie, Brisco, Kellerville, and Olton, where she taught more than 35 years.

In 1950, she married Bud Carroll Scribner at the First United Methodist Church in Mobeetie. They were married until his death in 2015. She enjoyed travel and had visited every state but Hawaii and joked she could not go there because “you can’t drive to Hawaii”. Mrs. Scribner also enjoyed reading, documenting family travels, and her cats.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bud Carroll Scribner, and her sister, Lopez Hauck.

Survivors include her daughter, Carol Ann Scribner and her husband Bernie Worrell of Olton; her niece, Ann Goodman; nephews, Don Hauck and his wife Cynthia and David Lee Hauck; numerous cousins and friends; and most of all, by all the students she taught.

The family suggest memorials be made to the Olton Volunteer Ambulance Association P.O. Box 1087 Olton, Texas 79064, the Mobeetie Cemetery Box 8 Mobeetie, Texas 79061, or a favorite charity.

Chandace Hanna Leigh Ritchie, 24 years of age, answered the calling of Jesus to come home on September 16, 2018. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 20, 2018, in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon, TX with Rev. Bill Hodges, officiating.

Visitation for friends and family were held on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at Robertson Funeral Directors in Clarendon from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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

Chandace Ritchie was born November 23, 1993, in Amarillo to Kenneth and Charlotte Ritchie. She lived in Howardwick with her parents Chris and Charlotte Durham. Even though her life was too short she accomplished her dreams with faith, spunk, and pure determination. She carried a smile on her face and love in her heart no matter her situation. It was this attitude that will have an eternal effect on everyone she met.

She is survived by her father Kenneth Ritchie, and parents Chris and Charlotte Durham. Her siblings Chasity Ritchie and daughter Kallie Hudson from Tappahannock, Virginia, Corey Ritchie and sons Trystan and Jase Ritchie from Clarendon. Chrislyn Farris and husband Caden Farris and sons Corbin and Cohen Farris, also from Clarendon. Grandfather Gary Ferguson from Memphis. Grandparents Don and Helen Durham from Clarendon. Along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins

She was preceded in death by her beloved grandmother Hannelore Ferguson, grandparents Bill and Becky Ritchie, and niece Chole Hudson.
Chandace Ritchie graduated from Clarendon High School in 2012 then proceeded to West Texas A&M to pursue a master’s degree in social work. Chandace conducted her internships at the Down Town Women’s Center. This is where Chandace’s compassionate heart and her love for others shined through.

Chandace Ritchie’s heart belonged to God, her nephews, niece, and family. She was known as “Chi” and “Aunt Andace, the best aunt in the world”. Chandace was a very loving person there was not an individual that did not get along with her. People enjoyed her pumpkin rolls as well as her mad gaming skills. When Chandace was not busy with her nephews and niece she often enjoyed friendly competition of hunting and fishing with her family. Chandace Ritchie will be dearly missed and be remembered as a person with a loving heart and bubbly personality.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Amarillo Women Center or the Kidd’s Kids organization.

Kimberly Kay Lindsey, 54, of Howardwick, and Alanreed, Texas passed away Sunday, September 9, at BSA hospital in Amarillo. Born Kimberly Henderson on September 29, 1962.

She is survived by her Husband, Vol Lindsey, Son Brian Riehl Reno, Oklahoma, Daughter, Lindsey Pierce, in Dallas, Sister, Jeanette Brewer of Claude, Brothers Ron Henderson, Amarillo, and Mike in Dumas.

She was deeply loved by everyone who knew her and missed by us all. She resides now with the Lord she loved and all her pain is gone. She is currently with Medicure and when returned to us, we will have a private memorial service.

As Gandalf told Pippen: “No, the journey doesn’t end here. Death is just another path, one that we all must take. The grey rain-curtain of this world rolls back, and all turns to silver glass, and then you see it… White shores, and beyond, a far green country under a swift sunrise.

Calvin Ky Sherrod, 89, of Amarillo, went to be with his Lord and Savior September 6, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Region 16 Education Service Center, 5800 Bell Street. Burial will be at Llano Cemetery East. Visitation will be Thursday, September 13, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at LaGrone Blackburn Shaw, 8310 S. Coulter St.

Ky was born in Aspermont, Texas on September 3, 1929, to Lester A. and Claudie Bell Sherrod. He graduated from Aspermont High School and West Texas State College where he was a kicker on the football team. He obtained his Master’s Degree in Education. Ky married the love of his life, Frances Florene Bussard in Raton, NM on August 23, 1952. They moved to Channing, Texas where Ky was employed by the Channing ISD. He coached for one year before he was promoted to Principal. He held that position for one year and was promoted to Superintendent. He proudly served as Superintendent of Channing Schools for 36 years. Frances and Ky were blessed with three athletic sons, Randy, Brent and Mark. Family time was spent honing basketball skills, disciplining school kids, and contributing to the Channing community. He believed the “Spare the rod, spoil the child” theory as taught in the Bible. He disciplined with love and was respected by both school children and their parents.

The Channing School System was fortunate to have excellent teachers who gave each student a solid base for furthering their careers at the University level if they so choose. Many lifelong friendships were begun in Channing and students still came by to visit Ky through the years. What an educator Ky Sherrod was in all aspects of his life! He never met a stranger. Ky loved his family, friends and especially “those” grandchildren. He was always ready to do anything his grandkids wanted to do and take them anywhere they wanted to go. It did not matter what day it was or what time, Ky would not disappoint!

Ky served on the Education Service Center Board of Directors from 1995 to 2016. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, a Lifetime member of the Texas State Teachers Association and a Lifetime member of the Texas Association of School Administrators. Ky was a member of Crossroads Country Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife Frances, his son Mark, his brother ML, and his parents.

He is survived by his brother, Wham Sherrod and wife Barbara; son, Randy Sherrod and wife Carolyn; granddaughter, Tara Dunn and great granddaughter, Hadley Dunn; son, Brent Sherrod and wife Joy, granddaughter, Tiffini Arrington and husband Shawn, great grandkids, Noah, Cross and Alexandria; grandson, Brett Britton and wife Sonya, great granddaughter, Bentley; grandson, Trey Britton, great granddaughters, Kristen and Linzy; granddaughter, Darcee Maddy and husband Tim, great grandsons, Eli and Ethan; granddaughter, Keelie McDonald and husband Eric; grandson, Caeleb Ky Sherrod and wife Michelle, grandkids, Collin Ky, Blake and Kate.

Beverly Yvonne Whitley, 92, of Clarendon, died on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, in Clarendon.

Services were held on September 8, 2018, in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Dr. Todd Dick, officiating. Burial followed in Memorial Park Cemetery in Amarillo.

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

Yvonne was born June 16, 1926, in Clarendon to Philip L. and Faye Dunlap Board. She graduated from Amarillo High School in 1943. She married her childhood sweetheart, William Thomas Whitley on December 6, 1945 in Amarillo. She had been a resident of Amarillo most of her life and moved to Clarendon in 2012. She worked for 22 years for the City of Amarillo as a buyer prior to her retirement. The two most important things in her life were God and Family. Yvonne and her husband enjoyed traveling in their 5th wheel. She was a member of the Family Worship Center in Amarillo. The family would like to say a special thank you to Saints’ Roost Assisted Living for the love and care of our Mother.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 57 years; her son, Kerry Trent Whitley; a sister, Phyllis Dick; and a son in law, Jerry May.

Survivors include her daughter, Kathy Michael and husband Monty of Clarendon; her son, Phil Whitley and wife Nona of Amarillo; 9 grandchildren, Dawn Strafuss and Rodney of Hereford, Kami Satterwhite and husband Brent of Panhandle, Jason May and wife Jill of Idalou, Philip Whitley of Amarillo, Tessa Whitley Jobe of Amarillo, Andrea Serna and husband Ed of Austin, Lisa Gregg of Washington, Brandi Wyatt and husband Kelly of Van Vleck, Texas, Chad Michael and wife Sara of Fort Worth; 19 great grandchildren; 9 great great grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.

The family request that memorials be made to the GMI / 13248 Roscoe Blvd. / Sun Valley, CA 91352 c/o Todd Dick – Croatia.

Howard “Red” “Keg” Weatherton, 80, of Memphis, formerly of Clarendon, died Sunday, August 26, 2018 in Amarillo.
Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Elder Harry Williams, officiating. Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

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

Howard was born April 12, 1938, in Carthage, Texas to William and Cora Lee Gidding Weatherton. He married Eddie B. Jones on May 5, 1960, in Clarendon. She preceded him in death on October 13, 2000. He then married Loretta Jenkins on May 11, 2001. He had been a resident of Clarendon most of his life. Howard worked for the Lewis Ranch for 35 years and later worked for Texas Department of Transportation for 15 years prior to his retirement. He loved fishing, watching westerns, riding around in his pickup, and hanging out with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Eddie B. Weatherton on October 13, 2000; 4 sons, Willie James Weatherton, Bobby Weatherton, Howard Weatherton, Jr., and Larry Jones; a brother, Willie Weatherton; and a sister, Cora Bell Smith.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Loretta Weatherton of Memphis; 1 son, Randolph Weatherton of Arizona; 2 daughters, Trish Weatherton Allen and Linda Weatherton Clark both of Clarendon; a brother, Bunny Ray Weatherton of Amarillo; 17 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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