Obituaries

Juanita (Nita) May Beard, 87, peacefully passed on August 15, 2018, in San Ramon, California.

Gravesite services were held on Saturday, August 25, 2018, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.
Juanita was a wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, friend to many, bridge player, bowler, crafter, quilter, rock painter, party planner, Avon lady, CEO Gold Bug Co., and greeter.

She was born August 7, 1931, in Clarendon to Marguerite McDowell Carpenter and Vadie William Carpenter. On September 28, 1949, she married Robert (Bob) Eugene Beard whom she had gone to school with since kindergarten.

Juanita was predeceased by both parents, her husband Bob who passed away on October 4, 2005 after 56 years of marriage, and her baby sister Jean who was stillborn in 1930. She is survived by her son William Eugene (Gene) Beard and his wife Kathy Beard, her daughter Marguerite Elaine Robinson, her four grandchildren, Rob Beard and his wife Meghan Beard, Dave Beard, Ryan Ives and Kelleigh Ives, and 2 great-grandchildren, Nathan and Ryan Beard.

Juanita will be remembered by her family and numerous friends as being a fun-loving and vivacious person and will be missed by all.

Richard Floyd Finch, 83, of Portland, Oregon died Sunday, August 12, 2018, in Portland, Oregon.

Services were held Saturday, August 18, 2018, in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Don Stone, officiating. Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Richard Floyd Finch was born July 29, 1935, to Richard Henry and Travis Elizabeth (Donald) Finch. He graduated from high school at age 16 years, soon becoming a manager in a department store. His love of automotive and mechanical technology led him to race Go-Karts and sports cars. He worked in Civil Service in the Aerospace industry at Vandenberg Air Force Base as well as with the Rocket Testing Program at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico. His aerospace work also took him to the Marshall Islands during the Cold War years.

Graduating eventually from California Polytechnic State University in San Louis Obispo, California, Richard taught in Community Colleges, published technical books, and designed aeronautical devices. His greatest delight was in being accepted as an engineering team member at NASA’s Space Center in Florida. Richard retired in New Mexico, having acquired a love for the region near his earlier aerospace work. During his retirement years, he volunteered as an educator for the Experimental Aircraft Association. He was a member of the Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Travis Finch, his wife Gayle E. Finch, and his sons Rocky Dale Finch and Richard Dean Finch.

Richard is survived by his siblings, E. Beth Johnson of Chennai, India, Roger Finch of Clarendon, and Phil Finch of Oregon, and is survived by a granddaughter Sara Gorlick of Austin, Texas.

Family requests that donations be made to Clarendon Citizen’s Cemetery Fund at P.O. Box 983, Clarendon, TX 79226.
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Richard Darrell Gaines, 52, of Clarendon died Saturday, August 4, 2018. in Claude.

Memorial Services were be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at 3:00 pm in the First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Elder Jeff Riles, officiating.

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

Richard was born July 20, 1966, in Clarendon to Alton and Billie Ruth Wilson Gaines. He had been a resident of Clarendon most of his life. He was a US Army veteran. He loved football and played semi pro football for few years. Later, he tried out for the Dallas Cowboys. He loved working on computers and fixing computers. He also enjoyed collecting autographs from all sporting events. He was a member of the True Church of God in Christ in Clarendon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Benjamin Gaines.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Richard Duane Gaines and wife Chelsi of Amarillo; his daughter, Rebecca Danielle Gaines and husband Brad Snow of Utah; 5 brothers, Alton Gaines of Clarendon, Johnny Gaines of Amarillo, Danny Gaines of Clarendon, Randy Gaines of Amarillo, and Brent Gaines of Clarendon; a sister, Glenda Wilson of Clarendon; 4 grandchildren, Brooklyn Gaines, Bane Snow, Emma Snow, and Bella Snow; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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Myrtle Mae Jeffers, 89, of Memphis died Saturday, July 28, 2018 in Memphis.

Services were held on Monday, July 30, 2018, in the Fairview Cemetery Chapel in Memphis with Rev. Rob Seale, officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Memphis.

Mae was born on April 27, 1929, in St. Augustine, Texas to Henry Z. and Myrtle Dunn Sowell. She was married to James Jeffers in 1947. She was a resident of Memphis for most of her life where she was a member of Travis Baptist Church. She most recently attended Calvary Baptist Church in Clarendon. She taught Sunday school for many years. She was known for her delicious Christmas candy and spud-nuts. She loved her family and was wonderful mother and mema.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a brother Auburn Sowell; two sisters Joyce Helm and Mary Beth Tamplen; and a great-granddaughter Ellie Grace.

Survivors include her two sons Larry Jeffers and wife Jamie of Clarendon and Jerry Jeffers of Amarillo; daughter Gay Clark and husband Rodney of Guthrie, Oklahoma; brother Alvis Tamplen of Virginia; five grandchildren Brandon Clark, Jason Clark, Drew Jeffers, Aaron Jeffers, and Jeremy Jeffers; and 12 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be sent a scholarship in memory of Mae Jeffers addressed to Clarendon High School, PO Box 610, Clarendon, TX, 79226, in care of Larry Jeffers.

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While surrounded by family, our beloved mother and meme, Ruth Justiss Hancock was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 28, 2018, at BSA, in Amarillo.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2018, at the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon, with the Reverend Jay Gage, of Spearman, officiating and the Reverend E.C. “Buddy” Payne, III, pastor, assisting. Graveside services and interment will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Mrs. Hancock will be available for viewing on Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., at the Robertson Funeral Home in Clarendon, located at 212 South Sully Street. Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Ruth was born on October 21, 1941, at the Old Northwest Texas Hospital, in downtown Amarillo. Her parents were James Mack Justiss and Lorene Dye Justiss. As a member of a sixth-generation pioneer family, in Armstrong County, she grew up on the family farm located eight miles east of Claude before moving to Claude in the eighth grade. She was active in youth group at the First Baptist Church in Claude as well as in Girl Scouts. She attended school in Claude and graduated from Claude High School, in 1960. While in high school, she was a member of FHA, where she served as President. She was also a member of Annual Staff, Scribe, Chorus, the “C” Club, and Student Council. After graduating from high school, she attended Oklahoma State University and Texas Technological College, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics, in 1964.

Ruth married the Reverend Paul David Hancock on January 19, 1964, at the First Christian Church, in Clarendon, getting married the morning after graduating from college. She had been a resident of Clarendon since that time. From 1964 until 1967, she taught in the Clarendon, Claude, and Hedley schools. Paul and Ruth had two daughters, Amy was born in 1967 and Buffie was born in 1970. They were married for 19 years until Paul preceded her in death on March 31, 1984. From 1970 until 1995, she worked at the same location under the bank names of: Farmers State Bank, Farmers State Bank and Trust, First Bank and Trust, Herring Bank and Trust, and Herring Bank, where she retired as the President’s Secretary. As a diehard Republican, she worked many elections for Precincts 1 and 4 of Clarendon. She loved to travel and had visited many states in the United States, as well as traveled abroad. She enjoyed studying history and genealogy. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, Taylor, Tyler, Eric, Brooke, and Trent, who affectionally called her, Meme.

Ruth was a 54-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 6 of Clarendon where she was Worthy Matron twice. She was also Deputy Grand Matron for District 2, Section 5 of the State of Texas Order of the Eastern Star from 1980 to 1981. She was Clarendon Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year and also a 54-year member of the Les Beaux Arts Club. She was a founding member and board member of the Saints’ Roost Museum in Clarendon and served as the Vice President of Museum Operations since 1998. She was an Assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 433 in Clarendon. She was a member of the First Christian Church from 1964 to 1973, while her husband, Paul was minister. She was also a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon for 42 years and served on several committees. She was a member of the Skelton Sunday School class, at the First Methodist Church, in Clarendon.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Paul David Hancock, in 1984, her father, Mack, in 2003, her mother, Lorene, in 2013, and her sister, Evelyn Jean Justiss McGowan, in 2017.

Ruth is survived by her daughters, Amy Dorris and husband, Ken, of Amarillo and Buffie Smith and husband, David, of Clarendon; her grandchildren, Eric Dorris, of Amarillo, Taylor Smith, Tyler Smith, Brooke Smith, and Trent Smith, all of Clarendon.

Serving as pallbearers will be Taylor Smith, Tyler Smith, Trent Smith, Eric Dorris, Ken Dorris, David Smith, and Jim Riley.

The family asks that memorials be sent to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 157, Clarendon, Texas 79226 or the Saints’ Roost Museum, P.O. Box 781, Clarendon, Texas 79226.

The family will be at 400 South Goodnight in Clarendon.

Eddy Wayne Judd, 69, of Clarendon died Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in Clarendon.

Services were held on Friday, July 27, 2018, in Clarendon Church of Christ with Chris Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery.Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Eddy was born on May 26, 1949, to Oran “John” and Willene Burgett Judd. He married Linda Christopher on November 8, 1969 in Clarendon. He lived most of his life in Clarendon.

Eddy served 4 years in the US Navy. He was a carpenter, collector of coins and sports cards. He loved his family dearly and the Dallas Cowboys. He was a member of the Clarendon Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his father and two grandchildren, Maci and Christian.

Survivors include his wife Linda; mother Willene; brother Glenn Judd and wife Claudette of Georgetown; 4 sons, Kevin Judd and partner Chris Bronson of Dallas, Kyle Judd and wife Brandi of Clarendon, Nathan Judd and wife Nicole of Clarendon; 3 daughters, Trina Wright and husband Glen of Clarendon, Courtney Martin and wife Amber of Memphis, and Amy Holt of Clarendon; 13 grandchildren, Dylan, Cameron, Chelsea, McKayla, Madison, Emily, John, Connor, Walker, Cody, Tristan, Jase and Eli; 2 great grandchildren, Cambrie and Liam; and numerous family members.

Leslie “Slim” Sides, 61, of Clarendon, Texas died Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Clarendon.
Memorial services were held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2018, in Robertson Saints’ Roost Chapel, Clarendon, Texas with Mike Rhinehart officiating.
Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Slim was born on August 9, 1956, in Amarillo to Wallace and Nettie Wood Sides. He married Julie Anita Molder on January 20, 1996, in Clarendon. He became a resident of Clarendon early in life and called it his home. He loved being a mechanic and mechanist for many years. He was train fanatic and collected a lot of train memorabilia thought out his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Peggy Lou; and a step granddaughter Leslie Hooven.
Survivors include his wife Julie; 3 step daughters; Charlotte Stagg of Sacramento, California, Jennifer Hawkins and husband Hugh of Clarendon, and Bethany Turben of Clarendon; a step son, Bryan Garrison of Clarendon; 7 step grandchildren; Jonathan McCoy of Colville WA., Josh Hooven and Lexie Staggs both of Sacramento, CA, Kymbra Grube, Oklahoma City and Haley Grube of Meade, Oklahoma, Zach Harvey of Clarendon and his beloved grand dog Chloe.

Mary Ruth Staggs, 86, of Memphis died Monday, July 23, 2018 in Hedley.
Services were held on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, in the First Assembly of God Church in Memphis with Pastor Bunk Skelton and Pastor Neil Unwin, officiating. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery in Tulia.

Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Mary was born on January 10, 1932, in Sentinel, Oklahoma to Charles and Pearl Kirkendell Lawley.

She had lived most of her life in Memphis. She delivered meal on wheels for 22 years, she was also known for her pumpkin nut cake around the holidays, ironed for the public and would help anyone in need. Mary was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Memphis.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter Darrenda; 2 brothers, Homer and J.C.; and a sister Lois Gray.

Survivors include a son, Terry and wife Debbie of Andrews; two daughters, Latriece Brooks and husband Doug of Clovis, and Deanna Funderburg of Hedley; a brother, Charles Lawley of Florida;. 6 grandchildren, Amanda Brady, Amber McGinnis, Lacenda Hartman, Merideth Hill, Julie Crump and Taylor Brooks. 9 great grandchildren, Trey Brady, Gavin Brady, Fin McGinnis, Taylyn Hill, Corvyn Hill, Kallie Hartman, Addie Hartman, Kacen Hartman and Kyndell Shields.

The family suggest memorials be sent to the First Assembly of God Church in Memphis or a favorite charity.

Hazel Irene Guy, 95, of Clarendon died Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in Amarillo.

Services were held on Thursday, June 28, 2018, in First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Lance Wood, officiating. Burial followed in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Arrangements were by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Hazel was born November 11, 1922, in Cook County, Texas to Robert and Rosa Rudd Bingham. She married Troy Edward Guy on January 14, 1950, in Clovis, New Mexico. She had been a resident of Clarendon since 1934 where she was a deputy county clerk of 42 ½ years. She volunteered for over 20 years at the Donley County Senior Citizens and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Clarendon.

Hazel was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Robert W. Bingham; her sister, Juanita Phelps and two infant sisters; her step son, Troy Joe Guy and wife Addie Lou.

Survivors include a nephew, Charles Vaughn of San Antonio; a great nephew, Stephen Vaughn of Austin; 2 step grandson, Ricky Guy of Amarillo and Rodney Guy of Memphis; and her friend/caretaker, Derlene Gray of Clarendon.

The family request memorials be sent to First Baptist Church in Clarendon or Donley County Senior Citizens.

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