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Blood drive to be held Saturday
Due to a critically low supply of blood, the Coffee Memorial Blood Center will hold a “Back the Brave” Boots & Badges blood drive honoring first responders on Saturday, July 6, during the Saints’ Roost Celebration.
The Blood Drive will be hosted by the Clarendon Lions Club, and the Bloodmobile will be parked at the Lions Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to take donations.
There is currently only a two-day supply of blood available for the Panhandle area. One major emergency could quickly wipe that supply out.
Clarendon Lions and Coffee Memorial hope people attending the Saints’ Roost Celebration will step up and save a life. Donors can schedule their appointments by calling 877-340-8777 or online at obi.org or just walk over to the Bloodmobile on July 6 at the Lions Hall.
Historical marker honors Clarendon pioneer
A Clarendon pioneer was honored with a Texas Historical Marker in Amarillo recently to commemorate his last impact on the history of the Texas Panhandle.
The late Mathew “Bones” Hooks was honored on Juneteenth with the unveiling of the marker in the Amarillo park that bears his name.
Hooks was born in Robertson County in 1857 and started working as a cowboy at the age of seven. He developed a skill at taming wild horses. He moved to Clarendon in 1886 and was instrumental in leading the organization of St. Stephen’s Baptist Church here in 1894 to minister to local African Americans. It was the first black church in the Panhandle.
Hooks began a personal tradition of giving white flowers to people that started with a funeral for a cowboy friend. He later expanded his signature white flower gifts to living people for their achievements or good deeds. It is estimated that he gave about 500 white flowers during his lifetime.
In 1900, Hooks and his wife, Anna, moved to Amarillo and worked for the Santa Fe railroad. There he helped establish the North Heights community for Amarillo’s black residents, led efforts to develop a park there (today’s Bones Hooks Park), a black school, and black community center. He also developed a social club for boys and fought for equal access to medical care for black citizens in Amarillo.
Hooks died in 1951, but his legacy lives on. During the celebration on June 19, those in attendance were presented with white flowers by Keith Grays, courtesy of In This Moment Events Center.
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Lucy Caroline Saye
Lucy Caroline Saye, 95, of Clarendon died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Clarendon.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2024, in the First Methodist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Terry Tamplen, officiating. Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Lucy was born January 7, 1929, in Cuthbert, Mitchell County, Texas to John and Flora Bozeman Brown. She married Tommie Carl Saye on August 14, 1948, in Colorado City, Texas. She had been a resident of Clarendon since 1947, where she helped Tommie at Saye’s in Clarendon, and was a devoted homemaker. She was a Cub Scout den mother, Girl scout leader, and anything the kids were involved with, she was always there. Lucy loved fishing and traveling with Tommie, collecting stamps, reading, and gardening. She loved working in her yard or in her vegetable garden. Lucy also loved her cats. She was a member of the Les Beaux Arts Club, Pathfinders Club, former member of the First Christian Church in Clarendon, and a current member of the First Methodist Church in Clarendon.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 2013; a son, Tommy Saye, Jr. in 1966; a brother, George Reynolds Brown; and her sisters, Myra Brown Robinson, Betty Brown Christian, and Jane Brown.
Survivors include her son, Tim Saye of Clarendon; her daughter, Terry Askew and husband Danny of Clarendon; her five grandchildren, Dale Askew and wife Amanda, Katie Andrews and husband Dusty, Dalton Askew and wife Savannah, Evan Saye, and Austin Saye; and her five great grandchildren, Caleb, Conner, and Chambray Askew, Kassie Askew, and Bryson Andrews.
The family request memorials be sent to Donley County Sr. Citizens or Clarendon Burton Memorial Library.
Sign the online guestbook at www.robertsonfuneral.com
Carolyn Ruth Castner Moffett
Carolyn Ruth Castner Moffett was born March 23, 1943, in Linden (Cass County) Texas to Ronald Douglas & Mary Ellen (Henderson) Castner. She passed peacefully to her heavenly home on June 22, 2024.
She grew up in Lelia Lake and graduated from Hedley High School and Texas Tech University.
She taught school in Spur, Southland, Poteet, Rockport and Seminole Texas. After retiring from teaching, she substituted in Hobbs, New Mexico, Clarendon, Groom as well as the prison system in Amarillo, Pampa, and Childress.
She married Lyndel Moffett on September 18, 1993, in Hobbs, New Mexico. And resided in Clarendon until his retirement in 2014, and then moved to Hobbs, New Mexico.
Carolyn loved the Lord and loved teaching His word. She co-taught the chapel Sunday school class at the First Baptist Church in Clarendon. She also taught the tv Sunday school class for the church for several years. She was a member of Crosswinds Community Church in Hobbs.
While in Clarendon, she served on the Donley County Hospital Board for several terms, and the Donley County Senior Citizens board and was a member of the Friends of the Library.
She was preceded in death by her dad, in 1992; mother, in 2022; and sister, Jeanne Castner Lauderdale on April 12, 2024
She is survived by her husband of Hobbs; her daughter, Cindy Sadler and David of Hobbs; son, Bud Courtney and Diana of St. Cloud, Florida; Sisters, Judy Castner of Amarillo and Cathy Daniels and David of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas; grandchildren, Doug Sadler and Briana of Hobbs, Jenna Pratt and Austin of St. Cloud, Florida and Austin Courtney and Starr of Ocalo, Florida; eight great grandchildren with two on the way.
A memorial service with the Rev. Anthony Knowles, officiating, will be held at Robertson Funeral Directors in Clarendon at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Visitation will be from 1:00pm until service time.
Graveside Services were held at Prairie Haven Memorial Park in Hobbs, New Mexico on Wednesday June 26, 2024.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be to Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.
Coy ‘K.C.’ Gene Cooper
Coy ‘K.C.’ Gene Cooper age 60 of Howardwick passed away on June 7, 2024, after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was at home surrounded by his family and friends.
Family Directed Memorial Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon. Viewing will be held Wednesday at the funeral home with family receiving friends for visitation from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Cremation & Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Coy was born in Sayre, Okla., on May 5, 1964 to Patricia Ann Cook. As a young child, Coy loved that small town life and what it provided him and his imagination. Such as “running away” to catch the train as it rolled through town, along with the local sheriff knowing his momma’s first name as he called out to him “Coy, get down from that water tower before I have to call your momma, boy!”, and so much more that the family can recall. Soon he found himself living in the big city with his momma and younger sibling, and then he lost his mom to a life ending medical condition. Coy became an independent young man at the age of 14 taking care of himself. Even with this large life hurdle he graduated high school from Garden City High in May of 1982.
He attended college at Garden City Community College where he earned his Associate’s to be a Veterinary Medicine Assistant in 1984. During his time at Garden City Community College his was on the baseball team, as well as the rodeo team. Rodeo became his first love. Coy joined the PRCA and unofficially claimed the Bull Rider Rookie of the Year title his first-year in. He continued this career for 18 years until 1992. During this time, he was proud to know that he had rodeo-ed with some of the best in the world which included Cody Custer, Andy Taylor, Lane Frost, Leggs Stephenson, Charlie Sampson, Bobby DelVecchio, and many other greats.
When he left the rodeo industry behind it was for his newfound love of his life, Kimberly (Stehr) Cooper. Coy and Kim married on January 31, 1994, in Abilene, Texas. Coy and Kim shared four amazing children Dustin, Cortney, Dakota Spur, and Shyanne and nine grandchildren, who were his world. Coy was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, which was the highlight of his life. He loved the cowboy life and loved sharing stories and knowledge with all of those around him. Coy was a man of many talents, most of them coming from his stubborn ways and never taking the statement of “you don’t know how to do that” without always finding a way. He always had a cowboy’s attitude, “if you’re gonna be dumb you gotta be tough” and if you don’t know how to do it then figure it out. Coy was always a man of many words and if you couldn’t hear what he was saying you could always see it on his face.
Coy and Kim made Howardwick their home in 2018. This community is one that he had grown to love and care for. In the last 18 months of his life, he had grown very close with his son-in-law, Chris. They shared numerous stories, a wealth of knowledge, and a true friendship from this journey. Coy’s most quoted words he would leave us all with today would be “If you’re not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space.”
Coy is preceded in death by son Dakota Spur, mother Patrica Cook, Uncles Jim Cook and Gene Cook, and grandparents.
Coy is survived by wife Kimberly Cooper; son Dusitn and wife Elizabeth of Willow, Okla.; daughter Cortney and husband Chris of Clarendon; daughter Shyanne and husband Matt of Clarendon; grandchildren Cadence, Lily, Dakotah, Brance, Adalyn, Dalis, Crosby, Greeley, and soon to be born Baby Steele in August; adopted parents Steve and Heidi Phelps; and a host of cousins and extended family.
In lieu of flowers the family is accepting contributions to Coy’s funeral arrangements which can be made at Donley County State Bank, venmo @Cortney-Reuter-1, or cash app $WindyMoney05.
Sign the online guestbook at www.robertsonfuneral.com
Henry E. Michels
Henry E. Michels was born June 30, 1945, in Madison Wisconsin, the son of Henry Joseph Michels and Irene Goldie (Rockwell) Michels. Henry was a father to a daughter Tonita (Toni)and longtime companion of Susan Kennedy. Henry was proud to be a truck driver for over 50 years, of which he owned his own trucking company, Fuzzy’s Transport, for 24 years.
He and his semi-truck also participated in tractor pulls yearly at the county fair in upstate new york.in his retirement, he loved transporting members of the Windsor Amish community and has done that for the past several years, making many friends in the Windsor area.
He enjoyed trips back to his home state of Wisconsin with his daughter and oh yeah, Wine tasting! He never met a stranger and everyone he ever crossed paths with is a happier person because of him.
In addition to his daughter Toni Cox (Jerod Cox) of Collinsville Oklahoma and his longtime companion Susan Kennedy of Windsor Missouri. Two Grandchildren: Michael Stefanatos and Kalleigh Cox, Brother Joe Michels (Mary) of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. A sister Irene Brimmer Wisconsin dells and Aunt Florence Abbs of Reedsburg Wisconsin and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by, Toni’s mother Barbara Michels, a son Henry Michels Jr, Brother Lawrence Michels, Sister Carolyn Harris and her husband Sonny and brother-in-law Norman Brimmer.
A celebration of life will be at Jaycee Athletic Park, 305 Hemlock St., in Sauk City on June 30 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Everett Williams
Everett Williams, 79, of Memphis passed away at home June 3, 2024.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024, in the Memphis Church of Christ with Tom Anderson and Mark Lance, officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Memphis.
Viewing will be held Friday, with the family receiving friends for visitation from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Memphis.
He was born November 21, 1944, to Alexander and Virgie Hayes Williams. He graduated from Broseley High in 1962. On July 9, 1965, Everett married Gladys Curry at Depoyster Church of Christ. They completed their family by adopting Michael, January 31, 1976, and Suzy, July 14, 1977. His grandchildren were his delight. Everett loved God and was a constant supporter of the Church. He was a farmer all of his life, even when in college at Abilene Christian University, (1967). He believed in farmers being organized and served on several boards.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, David Williams.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys; one son, Michael Williams; one daughter, Suzy Banks; nine grandchildren, Trevor, Seth, and Zach Williams, Lauren Jordan, Yardli Beddingfield, Zoe and Thadius Lane, Kandal and Michala Banks; two great granddaughters, Leliana Williams and Kennedy Jordan; four brothers, Wes, Marvin, Ted, and Bill Williams; six sisters, Janice Eubanks, Janie McNeal, Janet Scott, Judy Williams, Joyce Sanders, Juanita Francis, Joanna Gauldin; a special cousin, Donald Willie and a multitude of cousins, in laws, and friends.
Sign the online guestbook at www.robertsonfuneral.com.
Glenn Franklin Wallace
Glenn Franklin Wallace, age 87, of Brady, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at his residence in Brady.
Glenn was born November 23, 1936, in Clarendon to L. L. Wallace and Mary Elizabeth (Naylor) Wallace. He grew up in Clarendon and graduated from Clarendon High School. Upon graduation, Glenn attended Texas Tech University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. While in Lubbock, Glenn married his high school sweetheart Patricia Knox on August 31, 1957. After earning his bachelors, Glenn began working for Wallace Monument, a company started by his father, in Clarendon. Glenn and Pat had two sons, Matt and Tony. After Pat’s passing, Glenn married Sandra Keel on July 8, 1966. Together they welcomed their daughter, Jill. They lived in Clarendon for 15 years before moving to Brady, Texas, where he purchased Brady Monument Company in 1983. After Sandi’s passing in 2002, Glenn married Sharron Harris on September 4, 2013, in San Antonio. He retired from the monument business in 2011.
Glenn was civically oriented and actively involved in both the Clarendon and Brady communities. In both towns, he served on the City Council, was an active member of the Lions club and was affiliated with the Men’s Golf Association. In Clarendon, he was actively involved in the Jaycees. In Brady, he served as the Mayor Pro Tem, for one year, was a founding member of the Economic Development Corporation and served as a volunteer for various organizations. As the owner of Brady Monument, Glenn expanded the business to serve many surrounding counties and towns as far as San Antonio. He took pride in his work and was fulfilled by his career. This is exemplified by a quote hanging in his office that reads, “I tip my hat to the maker of monuments for his is the only work that lasts forever” (Holmes).
As a Christian, Glenn was an active member of the Methodist Church. His unwavering faith guided him all the years of his life. Glenn was a professor at Clarendon Junior College where he taught algebra. He obtained his pilot’s license in Clarendon and loved flying any chance he could. His passions included Texas history, traveling, and visiting casinos. Most weekends, he could be found on the golf course where he earned the nickname “Tombstone” by his golf buddies. His travels took him to the beach, antebellum homes, and historical places in Texas. If you knew Glenn, you know his favorite colors were red and black in honor of his beloved Red Raiders. Glenn loved laughter, telling jokes and always chose a positive outlook. He loved his friends and family fiercely and his pearls of wisdom will live on in their memories forever.
He is survived by his wife Sharron Wallace of Brady, Texas; son Tony Wallace and wife Ronda of Lubbock, Texas; daughter Jill Mays of Brownwood, Texas; step-son Cory Webb of San Angelo, Texas; sister Doris White of Clarendon, Texas; grandchildren Maggie Broll, Will Mays, Jessica Jordan, Danielle Wallace, Bryan Clayton, Ashley Ashman; five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Francis Johnson, wives Patricia Wallace and Sandi Wallace.
Funeral services were held on May 28, 2024, at the Methodist Church in Brady, Texas. Final funeral services were held in Clarendon on May 29, 2024, at the First Methodist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Chris Ford, officiating. Interment followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.
Pallbearers in Brady and/or Clarendon include Will Mays, Wesley Broll, Logan Webb, David Hill, Ed Keith, Jeff Jordan, Cory Webb, Bryan Clayton, Mark White, Ty White, Trent White and Greg Leeper.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Glenn Wallace may be made to Hope from the Heart, P. O. Box 1207, Brady, Texas 76825.
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