Chuck, a native of Clarendon, graduated from Clarendon High School in 2003. During his high school years, he distinguished himself by earning the rank of Eagle Scout in 2002 through Boy Scouts of America Troop 433. Afterward, he attended Clarendon College before enrolling in the Amarillo College Mortuary Science Program, where he completed his Associate in Applied Science degree in 2005. Since August of that year, Chuck has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Texas, later extending his licensure to Oklahoma in 2019. He is certified by the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards and is also a licensed pre-need agent in Texas.

Throughout his career, Chuck has been deeply involved in funeral service organizations. He currently serves as President of the Citizens Cemetery Association in Clarendon and is a past president of the Panhandle Funeral Directors Association, where he served on the board for several years. In 2021, the PFDA honored him as Funeral Director of the Year. His service also extends to the Texas Funeral Directors Association, where he was President from 2018–2019 and continues to serve as President of Texas Funeral Directors Services, Inc. In recognition of his professional commitment, he became a lifetime member of the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice, earning his Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) designation in 2008.

Chuck’s dedication to his community reaches far beyond his profession. He has been a lifetime member of the Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department since April 2003, where he currently serves as an officer. Certified as a firefighter through the State Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas, he also serves as an EMT with the Associated Ambulance Authority/Clarendon EMS, a role he has held since 2004.

In addition, Chuck has been active in civic and service organizations. He is a member of both the Clarendon and Memphis Lions Clubs, serving as past president of Clarendon. He also belongs to the Shamrock Rotary Club, where he served as president and was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow. For twelve years, he served on the Clarendon CISD Board of Trustees, including time as Vice President, after having previously contributed four years on the District Improvement Committee. His community involvement extends to the Clarendon Economic Development Corporation, and he continues to give back as a volunteer with Boy Scout Troop 433. He is a member of Clarendon Masonic Lodge #700, AF & AM, and was recognized by the Clarendon/Donley County Chamber of Commerce as the 2009 Man of the Year. Chuck is also an active member of St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Clarendon.

Outside of his many professional and community roles, Chuck enjoys sports and entertainment. He is an avid fan of football, basketball, hockey, and baseball, following the Oklahoma Sooners, TCU Horned Frogs, Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, and World Wrestling Entertainment with equal enthusiasm. Above all, Chuck treasures time with his family, especially his son, Jaxon and his girlfriend, Laura.

Jan Kidd Farris, a lifelong resident of Clarendon, graduated from Clarendon High School in 1988. She continued her education at Clarendon College, where she earned her LVN license in 1997. In August 2014, Jan joined the team as office manager and soon pursued further training in funeral service. She enrolled in the Amarillo College Mortuary Science Program, graduating in May 2016 with a Certificate in Funeral Directing. She is also licensed as a pre-need agent in the State of Texas.

Beyond her professional career, Jan has shown a deep commitment to her community. She serves as a member of the Donley County Hospital District Board and the Clarendon Housing Authority Board. Over the years, she has also contributed her time and leadership to organizations including Hedley Homemakers, the Clarendon Chamber of Commerce, and the Hedley School Board. Her dedication was recognized in 2009 when the Clarendon/Donley County Chamber of Commerce honored her as Woman of the Year. She is a member of FIrst Baptist Church in Clarendon.

Jan’s career path reflects her devotion to caring for others. Before her current role, she worked as a Hospice Nurse with Odyssey Hospice and later served as school secretary at Hedley School, where her warm presence and attention to detail made a lasting impact.

Family is central to Jan’s life. Her family includes her husband, Otis, and together they have built a close-knit family. They are proud parents to sons Cole and Caden, and daughter-in-law Chrislyn. Jan especially cherishes her role as grandmother to her three beloved grandchildren—Corbin, Cohen, and Cora.

Kati Adams Gillespie grew up in Hedley, Texas, where she graduated from Hedley High School in 2015. She is the daughter of Lon and Nicki Adams of Hedley. Following high school, Kati pursued her education at Texas Tech University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science.

Kati began her career in funeral service as a visitation hostess in 2015 and joined Robertson Funeral Directors full time in July 2019. Committed to advancing her professional skills, she enrolled in the Amarillo College Mortuary Science Program and graduated in 2021 with an Associate in Applied Science degree. That same year, she became a licensed funeral director and embalmer, certified by the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards. In addition, she is licensed as a pre-need agent in the State of Texas.

An active member of First Baptist Church in Clarendon, Kati values her faith, family, and community. She shares her life with her husband, Ty, and together they are proud parents to their son, Grady.

Rodney McCaleb was born and raised in Electra, Texas, where he graduated from Electra High School in 1991. Pursuing his passion for funeral service, he attended the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, graduating in 1994. For more than 30 years, Rodney has served families with dedication as a licensed funeral director and embalmer. He is also licensed as a pre-need agent in the State of Texas. In addition to his professional work, Rodney has shared his musical talents as a Music Minister at several churches over the years.

Outside of his career, Rodney enjoys singing and has a unique hobby of collecting pens and clocks. Since 1999, he has shared life with his wife, Bridget. Together, they make their home alongside their beloved and very large cat, Callie. Both are devoted fans of the Dallas Cowboys.

Cameron, a native of Clarendon, graduated from Clarendon High School in 2003. He continued his education at Clarendon College before enrolling in the Amarillo College Mortuary Science Program, where he earned his Associate in Applied Science degree in 2005. That same year, he became a licensed funeral director and embalmer, certified by the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards.

In addition to his role in funeral service, Cameron is an Insurance Agent and contributes to Robertson Funeral Directors on a part-time basis. He has also dedicated many years to emergency medical service, serving as an EMT with the Associated Ambulance Authority/Clarendon EMS since 2009.

Cameron is an active member of the Clarendon Lions Club, where he has served as past president, and he is a member of First Baptist Church of Clarendon.

At the heart of his life is his family. Cameron is the proud father of four sons—Gavin, Aiden, Miles, and Ian—and stepfather to Jase.

Kay grew up in the Lone Mound community southwest of Shamrock and has lived in the area her entire life. She attended Samnorwood schools and graduated in 1966.

Her career in education began in 1977 with the Samnorwood School System, where she worked until 1986 before joining the Special Education Department of the Shamrock School System. After retiring from education, she became co-owner of the Petal Patch Flower Shop, which she operated until 1997. The following year, she began her career in funeral service with Wright Funeral Directors and now serves as office manager for Robertson Funeral Directors in Shamrock.

In 1992, Kay and her husband moved to Shamrock after he retired as Superintendent of Schools in Samnorwood. She is a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Shamrock.

Kay and her husband, Kenneth, shared 51 years of marriage until his passing in 2024. She is the proud mother of three children—Mike and Kassie Macina, Ty and Kimberly Bonner, and Melanie Martindale—and grandmother to seven grandchildren: Tristan and Alexandra Bonner; twins Kit and Kylie Macina; Colt Macina; and Jackson and Jeremy Dedek; and her great grandson, Theo.

Her favorite pastimes include cooking, floral arranging, and, above all, spoiling her grandchildren.

Trisha Hewett Chambless, a native of Clarendon, graduated from Clarendon High School in 2008. She continued her education at Clarendon College, where she earned an Associate of Science degree. In November 2016, Trisha joined the Robertson Funeral Directors team as office manager for the Memphis location. She is also licensed as a pre-need agent in the State of Texas.

In addition to her professional responsibilities, Trisha has been active in civic leadership. She previously served several years on the Hedley City Council and now holds the position of Mayor. She is also a member of the Hedley Lions Club and attends Calvary Baptist Church in Clarendon.

Outside of her work and community involvement, Trisha enjoys spending time with her family, sewing, quilting, and pursuing a variety of crafting projects. She is married to Deston Chambless of Hedley, and together they are raising three children—daughter Delaney and sons Jetson and Truett.

Hello! My name is Angie Ware and I am very proud to be associated with Robertson Funeral Directors!

My husband, Kent, and I have resided in Wheeler, TX for many years. We have two grown sons, a daughter-in-law, and a new granddaughter!

I obtained my mortuary degree from Amarillo College and have been a licensed funeral director and embalmer for over 20 years. I am currently a full-time CTE teacher at Kelton ISD and a part-time funeral director/embalmer here at the funeral home.

Blain, a native of Canyon, graduated from Canyon High School before moving with his family to Hedley in 2005. Since then, he has been deeply involved in the community, serving on the Hedley School Board, the Hedley Volunteer Fire Department, and the Hedley Lions Club.

Blain has built a long and dedicated career in emergency medical services. He has served as a Paramedic with the Associated Ambulance Authority/Clarendon EMS since 2005 and also worked for several years with Childress EMS. In 2013, he joined Robertson Funeral Directors, later enrolling in the Amarillo College Mortuary Science Program. He graduated in December 2018 with an Associate in Applied Science degree, furthering his commitment to funeral service.

Beyond his professional life, Blain enjoys following Texas Rangers baseball, hunting, and fishing. At the heart of his life is his family: his wife, Tanya; three daughters, Kailee Lewis, Kassidy Burton, and Kortney Willoughby and her husband Shawn. He is also a proud grandfather to granddaughters Jensyn, Ainslie, Clarah, and Holland and grandsons Darren, Quentin, and Quade.

Trudy Pate, a proud native of Memphis, Texas, has devoted her career to compassionate nursing care. After completing the Vocational Nursing Program at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas, in 1995, she has spent nearly three decades serving patients throughout the Texas Panhandle. Her career spans home health, long-term care, and a variety of other nursing fields, where she has become known for her dedication, skill, and heartfelt commitment to those in her care.

Beyond her profession, Trudy finds her greatest joy in family. She raised her four children in Clarendon, Texas, and cherishes time with her children—Paige Roberts, William Drackley and his wife Jessi, Tyler Drackley and his wife Cassey, and Destiney Smith and her husband BJ—along with her bonus son, Keaton. Her life is further enriched by her beloved grandchildren, Warren, Ryder, Kensler, Brogan, Daniel, and her only granddaughter, Alix. Following the passing of her husband, Phil, in 2013, Trudy continued her nursing career until returning to her hometown of Memphis about three years ago, where she continues to value faith, family, and community.