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     Moses Lafayette Roberson was buried at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.¹ He was born on May 21, 1879 at Short Hollar, Putnam Co., Tennessee.^1,2,3,4,5 He married Luemma Josephine "Lou" Poff, daughter of James Millard Poff and Tennessee Roxanna Donnell, circa 1902.^1,2 Moses Lafayette Roberson died on December 19, 1945 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas, at age 66.^1,2,3 He M. L. Roberson, 66-year-old retired farmer, died here Wednesday morning, December 19, at 10:30 o'clock following an illness of approximately five months. He had lived in Texas since boyhood and in Collingsworth County for 38 years. Mr. Roberson farmed in the Fresno community for a number of years, then moved to the Midway community. he made that his home until about two months ago, when he retired from active farming and moved to Wellington. Born in Tennessee on May 21, 1879 Moses Lafayette Roberson lived there until he was 12 years of age, when he came with his parents to Grayson County, Texas. He grew to manhood in that area, and was married there to Miss Lou Poff about 43 years ago. In 1907, Mr. Roberson moved his family from Whitewright to Collingsworth County. His entire interest lay in farming, but he was a loyal and sincere neighbor and friend. Those about him valued him for his quiet modesty and his industry. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Roberson is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lou Roberson of Wellington; three sons and four daughters: Otis Roberson, Lloyd Roberson, Mrs. Loyd Langford, Mrs. R. W. Mitchell and Mrs. Ervin Kersten of Wellington; Mrs. R. M. Riddle of Quanah; and Weldon Roberson of Oklahoma City. on December 24, 1945.²

     William Otis Roberson was buried at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.^2,10,4 His Social Security Number was 450-14-3971.¹⁰ He was born on January 5, 1903 at Whitesboro, Grayson Co., Texas.^2,6,4,10,5 He married Vera Juanita Hall on December 16, 1928 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.^6,3 William Otis Roberson died on August 11, 1980 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas, at age 77.^6,2,3,10,4 He Otis Roberson, 77, retired Wellington restaurant owner, died in Collingsworth General Hospital early Monday, August 11. He and Mrs. Roberson had lived at Thomas Nursing Center for several years. The couple established Otis Grill in 1943 on the west side of the square, and for the next 25 years had area-wide recognition for the home-cooked style food they served. Roberson is remembered also for the number of high school students and young adults to whom he gave their first jobs over that period of time. William Otis Roberson was born at Whitesboro January 5, 1903 the son of M.L. and Lou Poff Roberson. The family came to Wellington in 1907. He was married to Vera Hall December 16, 1928. Roberson was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Vera Roberson; of Thomas Nursing Center; two daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Brown and Mrs. Patsy Graves of Amarillo; one brother, Loyd Roberson of Amarillo; and three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Riddle of Quanah, Mrs. Opal Langford of Memphis and Mrs. Lois Mitchell of Amarillo. There are 7 grandchildren: Linda Graves, Stacy Graves, Glenn Maddox, Steven Maddox, Robin Maddox, Walter Graves and Stan Brown. Four greatgrandchildren also survive. on August 14, 1980.⁶

     James Loyd Roberson Sr. was buried at Llano Cemetery, 2900 S. Hayes, Amarillo, Randall Co., Texas.² His Social Security Number was 452-20-2037.¹⁰ He was born on January 30, 1910 at Childress, Childress Co., Texas.^1,2,3,10 He married Nelma Lou Davidson on November 19, 1932 at Hollis, Harmon Co., Oklahoma.¹¹ James Loyd Roberson Sr. married Winnie Mae Fulcher on June 15, 1947 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.^1,9,12 James Loyd Roberson Sr. died on October 16, 1989 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas, at age 79.^1,2,13 He James Loyd Roberson, 79, of Amarillo, died Monday, October 16, 1989. Mr. Roberson was born at Childress, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Roberson. He attended Wellington Schools. He moved to Amarillo from Wellington in 1952. He was a warehouseman at Pantex and was a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church. He was married to the former Winnie Fulcher. Mr. Roberson is survived by his wife, a daughter, Betty Joy, of Amarillo, two sons, James Roberson, Jr. and Bill Roberson, both of Amarillo; a sister, Lois Mitchell of Amarillo, 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. on October 26, 1989.¹

     Wilbur Weldon Roberson was buried at Resthaven Gardens Cemetery, 500 SW 104th Street, Oklahoma City, Cleveland Co., Oklahoma.³ His Social Security Number was 458-03-4897.⁸ He was born on May 26, 1912 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.^2,3,4,8 He married Era Helen Reynolds in 1939.² Wilbur Weldon Roberson died on December 28, 1965 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at age 53.^2,3 He Wilbur Weldon Roberson, 53, who was born and reared in Wellington, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, December 28. Funeral services were conducted at the Assembly of God Church, Oklahoma City, on Tuesday. Mr. Roberson was born here May 26, 1912, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Roberson. He was married to Miss Era Reynolds of Quanah in Vernon in 1939. He was associated with Mistletoe Express in Oklahoma City many years. Survivors include his wife; two daughters and a son, Mrs. Linda Oswalt, Mrs. Annette Tillman and Jimmy Roberson, all of Oklahoma City; two brothers and three sisters: Lloyd Roberson of Amarillo; Otis Roberson and Mrs. Raymond Mitchell of Wellington; Mrs. Ruby Riddle of Quanah, and Mrs. Loyd Langford of Pampa. on January 5, 1966.²

     Vera Juanita Hall was buried at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.⁴ She was born on January 4, 1910 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.^2,4,3 As of December 16, 1928,her married name was Roberson.¹ She married William Otis Roberson, son of Moses Lafayette Roberson and Luemma Josephine "Lou" Poff, on December 16, 1928 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.^1,2 Vera Juanita Hall died on October 6, 1986 at Canton, Randall Co., Texas, at age 76.^2,4 She Vera Roberson, lifetime resident of Wellington, died Monday, October 6, in Golden Plains Care Center at Canyon. She was 76 years of age. She was born January 4, 1910 in Wellington, the daughter of William E. Hall and Blanche Buchanan Hall. She married William Otis Roberson December 16, 1928, in Wellington. For many years, they operated a restaurant here. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Brown of Amarillo and Mrs. Patsy Graves of Nassau Bay; two sisters, Vada Karnes of Wellington and Ora Stafford of Springtown. There are 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Otis Roberson August 11, 1980 and by two brothers, Clifford Hall and Leo Hall. on October 9, 1986.²

     Marjorie Marie "Marge" Roberson was buried at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas.⁴ Her married name was Maddox.⁴ Her married name was Brown.⁴ She married Dawson Stanley Brown.⁴ Marjorie Marie "Marge" Roberson married Unknown Maddox.⁴ Marjorie Marie "Marge" Roberson was born on December 26, 1929 at Collingsworth Co., Texas.^4,5,9,6 She died on October 13, 2015 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas, at age 85.⁴ She Marjorie Roberson Brown, December 26, 1929 - October 13, 2015. Marjorie Roberson Brown, 85, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Marjorie was a member of Red Hatter Association. She loved all cats and really liked Willie Nelson and Elvis Presley. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Vera Robinson (sic); and her husband, Dawson S. Brown. Survivors include her sons, Glenn Maddox, Steven Maddox and Stanley Brown, of all of Amarillo, and Robin Maddox of Spokane, Wash; her grandchildren, Heather Ramirez and husband Paul of Lubbock, T.J. Maddox and wife Brandy of Canyon, Jessica Maddox, Tara Maddox, Amanda Maddox, Spencer Maddox, all of Amarillo, and Nick and Matthew Maddox of Spokane; and a sister, Patsy Graves of Amarillo. on October 15, 2015.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 442-16-5408.⁷ Dawson Stanley Brown was buried at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas.^2,3 He married Marjorie Marie "Marge" Roberson, daughter of William Otis Roberson and Vera Juanita Hall.¹ Dawson Stanley Brown was born on September 25, 1924 at Willow Springs, Howell Co., Missouri.^{2,3,7,4,5,8,6} He died on January 20, 1980 at Amarillo, Randall Co., Texas, at age 55.^2,3,8

     Patsy Ruth "Pat" Roberson was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 6969 East I40 East, Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas.^3,6 She was born on August 15, 1933 at Shamrock, Wheeler Co., Texas.^3,6 As of March 25, 1954,her married name was Graves.³ She married Jimmie Allen "Jim" Graves on March 25, 1954.^3,7 Patsy Ruth "Pat" Roberson died on February 8, 2016 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas, at age 82.^3,6 She Patsy Ruth “Pat” Roberson Graves, 82, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2016. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories with Pastor Baron Tillman officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 E. Interstate 40. Pat Roberson was born Aug. 15, 1933, in Shamrock to William and Vera Roberson. She grew up in Wellington and graduated from Wellington High School in 1950. Pat was a proud Wellington Skyrocket. She married Jimmie A. Graves on March 25, 1954. Pat was a switchboard operator for the telephone company. She loved tracing her family’s genealogy and heritage. Family was the most important thing in her life and remembering the family legacy. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jim Graves; a son-in-law, Mike Neie; and a sister, Marge Brown. Survivors include a son, Walter Allen “Walt” Graves and wife Sharon of Springtown; two daughters, Linda Kaye Neie of Amarillo and Stacy Ann Bueber and husband Alan of Kearney, Neb; her grandchildren, Lindsay Wright, Ashley Kruse, Michael Graves, Stephanie Sudderth, Roy Whittenburg III and Jim Whittenburg; and six great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Alzheimer’s Association, 415 S.W. Eighth Ave., Suite 300, Amarillo, TX 79101. The family will receive guests and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. on February 12, 2016.³

     Jimmie Allen "Jim" Graves was buried at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas.² He was born on October 28, 1933 at McLean, Gray Co., Texas.^2,3 He married Patsy Ruth "Pat" Roberson, daughter of William Otis Roberson and Vera Juanita Hall, on March 25, 1954.^1,3 Jimmie Allen "Jim" Graves died on September 16, 1996 at Ardmore, Carter Co., Oklahoma, at age 62.^2,3 He Jimmy Allen Graves, 62, died Monday, September 16, 1996 in Ardmore, OK. He was born October 28, 1933 in McLean to Allen and Allie Mae Graves. Graves married Patsy Roberson in 1954. He had lived in Ardmore five years, moving there from Amarillo. He was retired from Diamond Shamrock. He graduated from Wellington High School in 1951, and was also a graduate of Highland Park University in New Mexico. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines serving in Korea. Survivors include his wife, of the home, Patsy Graves; one son, Walter Allen Graves of Fort Worth; two daughters, Linda Neie of Amarillo and Stacy Whittenburg of Folsom, NM; one sister, Barbara Tillman of Vinson, OK. He was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia White. on September 19, 1996.³

     Ruby Beatrice Roberson was buried at Quanah Memorial Park, Quanah, Hardeman Co., Texas.² Her Social Security Number was 460-36-4575.⁶ She was born on February 13, 1905 at Grayson Co., Texas.^2,6 As of circa 1922,her married name was Burkhalter.⁷ She married Eben Michael "Mike" Burkhalter circa 1922.⁷ As of June 3, 1935,her married name was Riddle.⁸ Ruby Beatrice Roberson married Raymond Mitchell Riddle on June 3, 1935 at Altus, Jackson Co., Oklahoma.^1,2,8 Ruby Beatrice Roberson died on November 11, 1986 at Mundy, Knox Co., Texas, at age 81.^2,9

     Opal Thelma Roberson was buried at Fairview Cemetery (North Section), Memphis, Hall Co., Texas.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 456-36-3274.⁶ She was born on July 22, 1907 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.^2,5,3,6 As of September 9, 1925,her married name was Langford.² She married Loyd Hulet Langford on September 9, 1925 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.^7,2,8 Opal Thelma Roberson died on October 6, 1981 at Memphis, Hall Co., Texas, at age 74.^2,5,3 She Mrs. Opal Thelma Langford died Tuesday, October 6 in Memphis Convalescent Center. Mrs. Langford was born July 22, 1907 in Wellington. She and Loyd Langford were married in Wellington on September 9, 1925 and lived here until 1959 when they moved to Memphis. A housewife, Mrs. Langford was a member of the First Baptist Church in Memphis. Preceded in death by one daughter, Peggy Sue Langford, and her husband who died February 5, 1977. Mrs. Langford is survived by three daughters, Wanda Floyd of Memphis, Jo Ann Heckathorn of Killeen, and Cliffa Jean Tow of Amarillo; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; one brother, Loyd Roberson of Amarillo, and two sisters, Lois Mitchell of Amarillo and Ruby Riddle of Quanah. on October 15, 1981.²

     Mary Lois Roberson was buried at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.² Her Social Security Number was 466-15-0214.³ She was born on December 28, 1915 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.^2,3 As of September 23, 1943,her married name was Mitchell.⁴ She married Raymond W. Mitchell on September 23, 1943 at Smith Co., Texas.^9,4 Mary Lois Roberson died on December 5, 1996 at Potter Co., Texas, at age 80.^2,3,10

     Loyd Hulet Langford was buried at Fairview Cemetery (North Section), Memphis, Hall Co., Texas.^6,4 His Social Security Number was 456-36-3274.⁷ He was born on May 28, 1902 at Bonita, Montague Co., Texas.^3,6,4,7,5 He married Opal Thelma Roberson, daughter of Moses Lafayette Roberson and Luemma Josephine "Lou" Poff, on September 9, 1925 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.^1,2,3 Loyd Hulet Langford died on February 5, 1977 at Memphis, Hall Co., Texas, at age 74.^3,6,2,4 He Loyd H. Langford, 74, a former Wellington man, died Saturday, February 5, at Memphis. Mr. Langford came to Wellington in 1925 and was associated with grocery stores here until he moved to Memphis in 1965. He also formerly lived at Hollis. A native of Bonita, he was aBaptist. In 1925, he married Miss Opal Roberson in Wellington. Survivors are his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Calvin Tow of Dalhart, Mrs. Bill Heckathorn of Kileen and Mrs. Jerry Montgomery of Memphis; three brothers, Jim Langford of Oklahoma City, Newton Langford of Truth or Consequences, N.M. and Luther Langford of San Diego; a stepbrother, Arthur Allen of Oregon; two sisters, Mrs. Hugh Ralsh of San Diego and Mrs. Pearl Abernathy of Shamrock; and 8 grandchildren. on February 10, 1977.³

     Raymond W. Mitchell was buried at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.³ He was born on January 4, 1912.³ He married Mary Lois Roberson, daughter of Moses Lafayette Roberson and Luemma Josephine "Lou" Poff, on September 23, 1943 at Smith Co., Texas.^1,4 Raymond W. Mitchell died on March 2, 2000 at age 88.³

     Raymond Mitchell Riddle was buried at Quanah Memorial Park, Quanah, Hardeman Co., Texas.^2,4 He was born on January 6, 1895 at Denton Co., Texas.⁴ He married Ruby Beatrice Roberson, daughter of Moses Lafayette Roberson and Luemma Josephine "Lou" Poff, on June 3, 1935 at Altus, Jackson Co., Oklahoma.^1,2,3 Raymond Mitchell Riddle died on November 22, 1964 at Quanah, Hardeman Co., Texas, at age 69.⁴

     Laudine Roberson was buried at Springfield Memorial Gardens, 7305 Main Street, Springfield, Lane Co., Oregon.⁵ She was born on September 28, 1920 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.¹ As of July 4, 1941,her married name was Kersten.¹ She married Ervin Louis Kersten on July 4, 1941 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.^2,1,6 Laudine Roberson died on January 2, 1965 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 44.^1,7 She Mrs. Ervin Kersten of Springfield, Oregon, died in a Portland, Oregon hospital Saturday, January 2 at 8:30 a.m. She had been hospitalized since November 24. She and her family lived here until June 1957, when then moved to Oregon. Funeral services were conducted at Eugene, Oregon, at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Kersten was the former Laudine Roberson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Roberson, and was born here September 28, 1920. She was graduated from Wellington high school, and on July 4, 1941, was married to Ervin Kersten here. She is survived by her husband; a son and daughter, David and Deanna, both of the Springfield area, and one grandson, David Lewis Kersten, Jr. Other survivors are six brothers and sisters, Mrs. Raymond Mitchell and Otis Roberson of Wellington; Mrs. Ruby Riddle of Quanah; Loyd Roberson of Amarillo; Weldon Roberson of Oklahoma City; and Mrs. Loyd Langford of Pampa. on January 7, 1965.¹

     His Social Security Number was 451-26-9865.⁵ Ervin Louis Kersten was buried at Springfield Memorial Gardens, 7305 Main Street, Springfield, Lane Co., Oregon.⁶ He was born on December 25, 1919 at Ashdown, Little River Co., Arkansas.^2,5,3 He married Laudine Roberson, daughter of Moses Lafayette Roberson and Luemma Josephine "Lou" Poff, on July 4, 1941 at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Texas.^1,7,2 Ervin Louis Kersten died on February 13, 1997 at Clark Co., Nevada, at age 77.^2,5,4 He Ervin Louis Kersten, of Eugene, Oregon, died Feb. 13 at the age of 77. He was born December 25, 1919 in Ashdown, AR to Fred and Willie Belle Kersten. He married Laudine Roberson in 1941. She died in 1965. He married Nancy Lee Hausman January 1, 1967. Kersten lived in Wellington before moving to Springfield. He moved to Crescent Lake in 1975 and to Eugene in 1996. He owned a welding business in Springfield, Oregon. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and welding. He was a member of Plumbers and Fitters Local No. 290. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Deanna Glenn of Springfield; a son, David, of West Linn; three step-daughters, Connie Dumas and Sandy Myers, both of Springfield and Paula Falk of Pleasant Hill; a step-son, Philip Hausman of Poulsbo, WA; a brother, Fred Kersten Jr., Livingston, TX; Three sisters, Hattie Mae Witaker of Houston; Merkie Darby of Springfield and Helen Gilbert of Veneta; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. on May 15, 1997.²

     Michael J. "Mike" Neie was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 6969 East I40 East, Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas.² He was born on June 8, 1953.² He married Linda Kaye Graves, daughter of Jimmie Allen "Jim" Graves and Patsy Ruth "Pat" Roberson, on September 12, 1981.^1,2 Michael J. "Mike" Neie died on June 8, 2002 at age 49.²

     Eben Michael "Mike" Burkhalter was born on December 8, 1900 at Wilbarger Co., Texas.¹ He married Ruby Beatrice Roberson, daughter of Moses Lafayette Roberson and Luemma Josephine "Lou" Poff, circa 1922.² Eben Michael "Mike" Burkhalter died on April 26, 1978 at Amarillo, Potter Co., Texas, at age 77.¹

     Joveta Myrl Burkhalter Joveta Myrl Stone age 86 passed away peacefully on Friday, February 25, 2011 with her loving family by her side. She was born on October 19, 1924 in Hollis, Oklahoma to the late Eben M. Burkhalter and Ruby Riddle. Joveta leaves behind her family to cherish her memories, four children: William M. (Margaret) Stone of Houston, Texas, Nancy Jo Rodgers of Corpus Christi, Lyndon R. (Marina) Stone of Humble, Texas and Suzie (Terry) Moench of Corpus Christi; one sister, Naomi Pape of Munday, Texas; six grandchildren: Stacy Nunn, Michael Stone, Billy Ray Rodgers, Terry Moench, Jr., Danny Stone and Charlie Moench; eleven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Memory Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., at Memory Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.¹ She was buried at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 8200 Old Brownsville Road, Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., Texas.⁵ Her married name was Stone.⁵ She married John C. "Jake" Stone.⁵ Joveta Myrl Burkhalter was born on October 19, 1924 at Hollis, Harmon Co., Oklahoma.¹ She died on February 25, 2011 at Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., Texas, at age 86.¹