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Clara Louise Harris
Clara Louise Harris, 67, died Tuesday, September 6, 2011, in Fort Worth.
Services were held Saturday, September 10 in the Robertson Funeral Directors Saints Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Gary Goode, officiating. Interment was held at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley. Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Mrs. Harris was born September 21, 1943, in Plainview to John William and Ora Ella Ivey Freeman. She grew up in Kress and was a graduate of Kress High School. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a homemaker, a lover of Christ and a member of the Richland Hills Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Billy Dean Harris; a son, Michael Harris; a sister, Doris Goode; and two brothers, Grady and Don Freeman.
Survivors include her daughter, Denver René Davis of Canyon Lake; a son Randal Ferguson of Euless; a stepdaughter, Karen Batsel of Dallas; a stepson, Kent Harris of Tennessee; her brothers, Bill Freeman of Earth and Vernal Freeman of Fairfax, VA; and loved by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family requests that memorials be sent to the American Cancer Society.
Bob Aduddell
Bob Aduddell, 82, of Amarillo, died September 4, 2011.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2011, at First Baptist Church in Claude with Charlie Cox officiating. Burial was held at the Claude Cemetery in Claude by Cox Funeral Home.
Bob was born and raised in Clarendon. He married Ina Kitzler on May 3, 1954, in Clovis, New Mexico. Bob served his country as a Sergeant First Class and fought in the Korean War from 1950 to 1952. Bob was looking forward to going to Washington D.C. this week on the Honor Flight for Veterans. He was a Christian who gave his heart to Christ in 1959. Bob worked as a carpenter and was self-employed. He really enjoyed get-togethers with his family, meeting friends for lunch, and loved bowling, NASCAR and baseball. Bob was a big collector of sports memorabilia. He also loved gardening. Bob was always known for his morals, honesty and values. He instilled a strong work ethic in his children and was working up till his death. He was a great man and will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bill Aduddell and Danny Aduddell; sister, Jerre Bretthauer; and his great-grandson, Kash Mebane.
Bob is survived by his wife Ina Aduddell of the home; his three sons, Gene Aduddell and wife Gena of Garland, Will Aduddell and wife Terri of Amarillo, and Kirk Aduddell and wife Heidi of Amarillo; his two daughters, Judy Travis and husband Al of Fletcher, Okla., and Jane Mason and husband Lane of Wildorado; his sisters, Joyce Cagle of Strasburg, Colo., Neta Short of Colorado Springs, Colo., June Tucker of Walsenburg, Colo., Cinda Shuping of Hamlin, Glenda Chenault of Canyon, and Marie Shipley of Aurora, Colo.; his brothers, Rex Aduddell of Claude, Dee Aduddell of Claude and Tex Aduddell of Limon, Colo.; 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
The family suggests that memorials be sent in lieu of flowers to Meals on Wheels, 219 W. 7th St., Amarillo, TX 79101 or to the Honor Flight Network, for the Veteran’s Honor Flight to Washington D.C., one can donate by going to www.honorflight.org.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.coxfuneralhomeamarillo.com.
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Life’s lessons
Lessons being learned by the Clarendon College men’s basketball team aren’t just being taught on the court this year.
The team is working to serve others and learn more about the game of life in the process.
“We feel like the message of being a servant and of having a servant’s heart is a lifelong lesson that maybe the kids can take with them.,” CC men’s basketball head coach Tony Starnes said. “They should give of themselves for the good of the whole.”
The idea of serving others applies also applies on the court.
“We tell the kids all time if they are more interested in serving their teammates, then we will not have to obsess over winning and losing; it will take care of itself.”
In recent weeks and months the team has answered phones at the MDA telethon, served meals at Faith City Mission in Amarillo, served meals at the Community Care Center, read to kids at the elementary school, put on basketball clinics in the area, participated in food drives, brought drinks to the Clarendon High School Football team after one of their practices, and much more.
“We have received a lot of positive feedback from people in town and the surrounding communities. There are such great people in Clarendon and in the Panhandle,” Starnes said.
And it’s not just the players who benefit.
“The people we serve appreciate the help, but they really appreciate and benefit from getting involved with the college kids. They see it as a mission field and are very willing to be positive role models for these kids.”
Coach Starnes’ classes have even joined in on the action.
His sports officiating students gathered canned goods last week and donated them to the First Baptist Church’s Downtown Ministry Center.
To expand upon their volunteer work, the men’s basketball team began hosting guest speakers last week.
“Every Wednesday at about 2:55 p.m., we have a guest speaker from the community who talks for about five to 10 minutes,” Starnes said. “The talks focus on being a success in life by being a good husband, a good father, and a responsible adult.”
Coach Starnes hopes to teach the players how blessed they really are through gratitude, selflessness, and an appreciation of others.
“I have learned that God has blessed me with an opportunity to play ball and get an education,” said men’s basketball player Barry Johnson, a sophomore from Lubbock. “I want to give back and be able to help others.”
You can catch the Bulldogs in action around town September 23-24. They will each be working three-hour shifts serving the community in local businesses.
Coach Starnes himself will be waiting tables at Bronco Burger after the football game on Friday, September 23.
Broncos corral Longhorns
Rebounding nicely from their one-point loss in their season opener against New Deal, the Broncos racked up 281 total yards in the win and it was the first for the season.
Vega’s strength came in the air, but their running game was easily handled by the strong Bronco defense that put up a brick wall.
Vega finished with a minus 22 yards rushing. Offensively, first-year varsity quarterback Chance McAnear hit Diego Santos on a 32-yard pass before half time for a five-point advantage going into the locker room.
The other scores came from Williams when he returned a Longhorn fumble for 18 yards and then ran it in from four yards out. The Broncos’ dominated the second half of play with a one-yard score by McAnear and a two-yard run from Williams.
The Broncos will travel to Wheeler Friday, September 9, to take on the Mustangs beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Thomas Glen Fulgham, Sr.
Thomas Glen Fulgham, Sr., 79, died Wednesday, August 31, 2011, in Goodnight.
Services were held Saturday, September 3, in the Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. Chris Downer, officiating. Interment was held at Claude Cemetery in Claude. Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Mr. Fulgham was born March 24, 1932, in Ponder to James Willis & Eula Gamble Fulgham. He married Jayness Byford on May 17, 1958, in Muleshoe. He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He had been a resident of Goodnight since 1970. Mr. Fulgham was proud of his service to his country. He also served as Armstrong County Commissioner several years ago. He was a mail carrier for the US Postal Service prior to his retirement and was a Baptist. He also loved and cherished his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Billy James Fulgham in 1980; a brother, J.W. Fulgham; and two great-grandchildren, David and Matthew Peacock.
Survivors include his wife, Jayness of Goodnight; two sons, Glen Fulgham of Waynoka, OK and Bob Fulgham of Amarillo; a daughter, Tammy Price and husband Rick of Lubbock; a sister, Rowena Nunn of Amarillo; eight grandchildren, Jake, J.D., Marie, Candice, and Josh Fulgham, Wade and Luke Price, and Cassie Clayton and husband Jayce; and eight great-grandchildren.
The family requests that memorials be sent to Odyssey Hospice in Amarillo.
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