Archives for March 2015
CC athlete gets two conference baseball awards
Clarendon College baseball player Michael Cruz was honored last Thursday for NJCAA and WJCAC awards.
Cruz, a sophomore from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, was named to the 2014 Baseball I All-American Second Team as a designated hitter. Cruz has also been named to the Western Junior College Athletic Conference All Conference Baseball Team for 2014, also as a designated hitter.
Dr. Robert Riza presented these honors during halftime of the men’s basketball game against New Mexico Junior College Thursday night at Clarendon College.
Broncos exit early from playoffs
By Sandy Anderberg
The Broncos put up a great fight, but were narrowly knocked out of the post-season play last Tuesday night by the Gruver Greyhounds at 56-50. It was a hard-fought battle the entire game, but the Broncos could not convert crucial shots and Gruver came out on top.
The Broncos had a great season and went undefeated in the first half of District play finishing 22-8 overall. They finished second behind Wellington in the district race, who was knocked out in the Area round by Farwell. Gruver lost by two points in the Area round after taking Panhandle to overtime. The Broncos trailed the Greyhounds by six points after the first period, but worked their way back in the game to tie their opponent at the break. Gruver posted a fairly strong third quarter to lead by five and they were able to hold that spread until the end.
The Broncos came back to only trail by three late in the game, but fouls allowed Gruver to go to the bonus line where they shot 70 percent from the line. The Broncos shot 78 percent from the bonus, but shot only nine compared to twenty for Gruver.
“We had our opportunities at the end, but it just did not happen for us,” head coach Brandt Lockhart said. “I was pleased the way we fought the whole game.”
Senior Charles Mason led the Broncos with 18 points and three steals and Chance Lockhart helped with 13 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Colt Wood put in nine points and senior Cedrick McCampbell had six points and eight rebounds. Riley Shadle and Bryce Grahn each had two points on the night. Grahn also had four assists and two steals and Taylon Knorpp took two charges.
“I was proud of the way these players worked hard all year,” Lockhart said. “This team had all nine players step up all year long and do things that do not show up in the stats. Coach Gaines and I really enjoyed coaching the JV and varsity this year. We enjoyed coaching Charles and Cedrick for the four years.”
Eda Wallin
Eda Wallin, 94, died Sunday, March 1, 2015, died in Amarillo.
Services were held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, in the Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon with Jerry Koontz and Rev. Larry Capranica, officiating.
Burial followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.
Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Eda was born September 6, 1920, in Georges Creek to George and Vida Barker Murphy. She married Harley Wallin on August 10, 1940. She had been a resident of Clarendon since 1957. She was an active volunteer for many years for the Donley County Senior Citizens in Clarendon where she helped delivering meals. She was a member of the Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1961; 2 brothers; 1 sister; and 2 grandchildren.
She is survived by 3 daughters, Carolyn Payne of Houston, Agatha Ashton and Vida O’Neal both of Amarillo; a sister, Lota Farquhar of San Antonio; 5 grandchildren, Patrick McNabb, Ansley Heinsohn, Allison Smith, Chris O’Neal, and Holly Westerby; 8 great grandchildren; and a brother in law, Ira Potter of Pampa.
The family request memorials be sent to the Donley County Senior Citizens Center in Clarendon.
Reverend Owen McGarity
Reverend Owen McGarity, 90, passed away recently at Westminster Manor in Austin.
Owen was raised in Philadelphia by his parents Owen and Nellie McGarity and attended Maryville College in Maryville, Tenn. He graduated from McCormick Seminary in Chicago. He met his wife Lois, a fellow Maryville student, in 1946. After their marriage, they moved to Ashmore, Ill. where Owen served as pastor of the Ashmore Presbyterian Church. Following Ashmore, Owen served churches in, Brighton Park, Ill.; Ossian, Ind.; Rosenberg; Port Neches; Clarendon; Memphis (Texas); and Gonzales.
While living in Rosenberg, he received a Masters of Theology degree from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. After retiring, he continued to serve as a part-time pastor in Luling and Cheapside and as the chaplain of the Warm Springs Rehabilitation Center in Ottine.
In the spare moments of his full life, Owen was an avid ham radio operator with ham friends throughout the world.
While living in Clarendon, he was an active member of the Lions Club, taught courses at Clarendon College, volunteered as an EMT, and supported the Broncos football team.
Owen is survived by his wife, Lois; children, Thomas, Arthur, Elizabeth Silva, Ralph, and Mary Nell Clark, 14 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
A service in celebration of Owen’s life was held at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Austin on Friday, Feb. 27. A graveside service was held at the Gonzales Memorial Park Woodmen of the World Cemetery in Gonzales on Saturday, Feb. 28.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 100 E. 27th Street, Austin, TX 78705.
Sabra Ann Patton
Sabra Ann Patton, 24, died February 28, 2015, in Amarillo.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2015, at Washington Avenue Christian Church in Amarillo with Charlie Cox officiating.
Burial will follow at Llano Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at Cox Funeral Home.
Sabra was born on March 29, 1990, in Amarillo to James and Karen Patton. She graduated from Clarendon High School in 2009. She worked in the community of Clarendon at Dairy Queen, the grocery store and at the nursing home. She played basketball in Junior High and other sports with Special Olympics, loved to swim and showed pigs for FFA for over seven years. Most importantly, Sabra had a heart of gold. She never met a stranger and loved everyone. She was quick with a kind word and always brought a smile to people’s faces.
She is survived by her super dad, James Patton of Mount Vernon, IL; her beautiful mother, Karen Patton of Blackwell, OK; big Bro, Cody Vaverka of Tonkawa, OK; her gorgeous grandmother, Donna Hall of Blackwell, OK; 2 stepsisters, Brittany Fields of Mount Vernon, IL and Jessica Bailey of Amarillo; step brother, Justin Bailey of Mount Vernon, IL; several favorite uncles and beautiful aunts and many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Billy George Hall and Pat Patton and her two best friends, her dogs, Big Guy Sparky and My Boy Radar.
Lou Ella Myers
Lou Ella Myers, 88, died Sunday, March 1, 2015, in Amarillo.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2015, in the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Kirk Watson, officiating.
Burial will follow at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Lou was born October 7, 1926, in Vashti to J.E. and Katie Marie Johnson White. She married Lester Myers on February 11, 1949, in Clarendon. She had been a teacher for 38 years and taught at Lelia Lake, Quail, Austin, and Amarillo prior to her retirement. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, on March 25, 2013; and 2 brothers.
She is survived by 2 sons, Terry Myers and wife Wendy and Jimmy Myers all of Amarillo; a daughter, Kathy Myers of Amarillo; a brother, Boyd White of Amarillo; 4 sisters, Margaret Hansard of Barstow, CA, Tena Mooring of Tyler, Betty Franklin, of Ajo, Arizona, and Winnie Bivins, of Olney; 8 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.
The family request memorials be sent to the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon or Citizens Cemetery Association.
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