Archives for December 2020

Sharon Renee Lowrie, 59, of Clarendon died December 4, 2020.

Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 12, 2020, at First United Methodist Church, 420 S. Jefferson St, Clarendon. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home 4100 S. Georgia St.

Sharon was born May 23, 1961, in Alamagordo, New Mexico, to Walter and Billie Spurlin. She married Jason Lowrie on November 22, 1991, and together they were longtime members of First United Methodist Church in Clarendon. Sharon was kind-hearted and had a gentle soul. She never knew a stranger and was always there when anyone needed anything. Her faith in the Lord was unwavering. Sharon loved to read and was often found studying God’s word. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend to all. She had an infectious smile, which is usually the first thing people think about when thinking of her. Sharon will truly be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Jason Lowrie; daughter, Jessica Riggs and husband, Justin of Clarendon; sister, Kathy Spurlin; brother, Steve Spurlin and wife, Kay all of Amarillo; a granddaughter, Kensleigh Riggs of Clarendon; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews

Online condolences may be shared at www.schoolerfuneralhome.com.

Terry F. Allen, 71, of Clarendon passed away on December 5, 2020, after a brief battle with COVID.

Cremation and arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Born in Wichita, KS, on November 29, 1949, Terry graduated from Anthony High School in 1967. He was a graduate of Northwestern Oklahoma State University, where he earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Education.

As a lifelong advocate for children and learning, Terry taught in USD 361 at Anthony Elementary and Junior High Schools for thirty-two years. In addition to teaching K-8 physical education, he coached football, basketball, and track for over two decades. Terry was active in the Harper County NEA during his tenure as a professional educator.

During summer holidays, Terry worked for the City of Anthony (KS) summer recreation department and also owned a tree spraying business. Terry loved watching college and pro sporting events, and also owned numerous thoroughbred horses. He enjoyed serving his community on the Anthony Downs Race Board and the Forest Park Cemetery Board.
Terry was most known for being a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and brother.

He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Carol (Hoel) Allen, son Jeff (Jennifer), daughter Stephanie Halsey (Matt), and grandchildren Avery, Kennedy, and Cotton.

In lieu of funeral services, memorial donations may be made to the Anthony Recreation Commission, 124 S. Bluff, Anthony, KS, 67003, or the First Baptist Youth of Clarendon, 300 Bugbee Avenue, Clarendon, TX, 79226.

Terry will be cremated and his ashes interred at Forest Park Cemetery on a later date.

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Donna Amanda Lea Dorsett Davis passed away at the age of 85 on Friday, November 13, 2020. The Ole Broadcaster – Princess Running Quail – Ma Donna was a resident and had lived in Memphis the past 34 years before her death.

Originally born in Ringling, Oklahoma, on May 19, 1935, to Lee Jefferson and Lillian Elizabeth Dorsett and attended grade school in Duncan, Oklahoma, and graduated high school in 1953 in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

Donna moved to Dallas, Texas in 1955 and started a career in broadcasting with WFAA-TV, then on to KABL Radio in San Francisco, California – KFWB in Hollywood and on to Hawaii at KORL in Honolulu. Donna returned to the states with Harold James Davis in tow to KROP-FM in El Paso, TX, KHOW – Denver, Colorado. And then moved back to Texas in August of 1971 to operate the Doubleday Broadcasting Company from San Antonio at KITE/KEXL.

Until the families move to East Texas and more radio in Lufkin at KIPR AM/FM. Donna, husband Hal and the kids, Joe Keith and Brandi Paige moved to Memphis on July 15th 1986 to purchase and operate 105 FM KLSR

Donna and Hal’s motto throughout the years at every radio venture was “Bloom Where You’re Planted”. This motto has guided Hal and Donna to do something (lots of things) in and for every community those airwaves reached from saving the symphony in Seattle to the Hospital in Memphis, Donna and Hal spearheaded the cause, the event and the purpose for all to enjoy, survive and preserver.

Donna joins her husband Hal and daughter Brandi, along with lots of wonderful friends, family and pets. Left behind is her son Joe Davis of Memphis, Mike Davis of San Antonio, grandson James of New Braunsfeld, daughter Sandi King of Fayetteville, North Carolina and grandkids Carrie, Amber and JD, sister Jo Kemmer 92 of Memphis, grandson Warner Tatum and wife Gabriel and two great grandkids Jagger 4 and Maverick almost 2 in Amarillo. Nephew Brad Cavnar and niece Angele and Kevin Banning of Boise, Idaho. Steve Davis and sister Linda of Washington State, along with quite a few special friends.

I want to thank those other special people who helped with my mother’s final days from Hall County EMS to the doctors and nurses of the Childress Regional Medical Center, where she took her last breath.

Enjoy this special gift of life we’ve been given and “Bloom Where You’re Planted”. It’s the best way to live and give back!

This is where the Ole Broadcaster retired and signed off, and thanks for listening!!!

Cremation & arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Memphis.

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Sherrie Christine Martindale, formerly of McLean died Saturday, November 28, 2020, in Wellington.

Memorial services will be private. Inurnment will be in Dozier Cemetery in Dozier.

Cremation & arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Sherrie was born December 22, 1936, in Abra, Collingsworth County, to Hugh and Stella Miller Grogan. She married James Coy Martindale on June 26, 1955. She lived in Abra until 1985 when she then moved to Howardwick. She had worked as a cashier at the truck stop at Pakan Road for several years and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Young Matrons Club and loved raising registered paint horses. She was devoted to serving others, put other people before herself, always willing to help anyone, and never met a stranger. She did mission work and helped build churches in Mexico, Minnesota, Wyoming, and Montana. She was a Baptist.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on February 25, 2003; and a son, Gib Martindale on September 28, 2010.

She is survived by her sons, Kim Martindale and wife Melinda and Scot Martindale and wife Lucinda all of Wellington; her daughter, Leitha Watson and husband Audie of

Clarendon; 12 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to Dozier Cemetery Association.

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Ernie Houdashell, 74, of Amarillo, Texas, died November 22, 2020.

Services were held on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Hillside Christian Church. Burial will be at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Ernie was born in Clarendon on November 21, 1946, to Ernest and Della Houdashell. He grew up in Hedley, where he graduated from Hedley High School and enlisted in the Army; completing two tours to Vietnam. After his return from Vietnam, he attended Amarillo College where he studied Journalism and continued his studies at West Texas State University where he received his Business degree. For the last 18 years, he has served as Randall County Judge.

Ernie enlisted in the United States Army in March of 1966. After basic training, he attended helicopter maintenance school and shipped out to Vietnam for his first tour of duty in November 1966. HE served as a UH-1 Huey mechanic, crew chief, and door gunner while assigned to the 191st Assault Helicopter Company in Dong Tam in support of the 9th Infantry Division during his two tours. He was awarded the Air Medal in September of 1968 for flying over 25 missions into hostile territory within a six-day period. He then received an honorable discharge from the Army in February of 1969.

After leaving the service, Ernie returned to the Amarillo area and went to work for Bell Helicopter from 1969 to 1973; working on the same aircraft he served in while overseas. Since that time, he has achieved his Commercial, Multi-engine, and instrument ratings, held an instructor rating for over 44 years, and was currently rebuilding his own antique aircraft.

On September 19, 1970, Ernie married the love of his life that God created only for him. This past September they celebrated 50 years of marriage.

Ernie returned to public service in 1973 when he took a job at KGNC Radio as an agricultural reporter. He later served as the Farm Director, traveling the nation covering agricultural events. Additionally, he produced the American Cotton Network for three years; a weekly report that aired in four states to include Texas.

In January of 1985, Ernie transitioned to politics and served as the District Directors for the 13th District Congressman, Beau Bolter; a district responsible for 38 counties. He managed the Amarillo and Wichita Falls offices; specifically handling agricultural and military issues. He then served as District Director to State Representative, John Smithee, until 2002 when he was elected to the Randall County Judge seat.

Judge Houdashell is a key contributor to the development of the Texas Panhandle War Memorial and has served as a board member for the Texas State Center and the state board for Multiple Sclerosis. An honorable American, public servant, and decorated Veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy; two sons, Scott and Clay, of Amarillo; one daughter, Michele, of Amarillo; six grandchildren, Jordyn, Beck, Alexander, Indeh, Elizabeth, and Bridger; one sister, Loveta Anderson, of Amarillo; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; mother; sister, Pat Hargrove; niece, Gay McGuire; and mother-in-law, Irene Gerber.

Memorial donations can be made to the Texas Panhandle War Memorial, 4111 S. Georgia, Amarillo, Texas 79110.

To watch the video after the service use this link:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwxCSdC9KKslSEMxAy1pA/videos?view_as=subscriber

Jerry Horace Green, also known as “Big Jerry” and sometimes referred to as the Mayor of Ashtola, 68, passed away of COVID-19 complications on November 25, 2020, at Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo.

Burial was in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with arrangements by Robertson Funeral Directors. To celebrate Jerry’s life, be a good steward, get your hands dirty, grow something and worry about the weather.

Jerry was born to H.A. & Naomi Morris Green on April 24, 1952, in Memphis, Texas, and named by his older brothers and sister. He graduated from Clarendon High School in 1970 and became a diesel mechanic at Texas State Technical Institute. After a brief stint with Caterpillar, he returned to Donley County to farm with his dad and brothers.

Jerry married Mary Talley on January 24, 1975, his friends believed primarily for her cooking. They lived at Martin and farmed the Peabody Place for a few years before moving to town (Clarendon). In 1981, they purchased and moved to the Lane Place south of Ashtola, which was adjacent to family farmland owned by H.A. Green, C.B. Morris Company and Green Brothers. He had the pleasure of tending some of those fields over 50 years as well as others for various landlords in Donley and Armstrong Counties.

Jerry was a member of the Clarendon Masonic Lodge #700 and served on the board of the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District.

Jerry realized at an early age he was closer to God in a tractor seat than a church pew. If the weather was good, no chance he was leaving the farm. He liked to rise early and work until the day was done, which was often well after the sun set. He grew cotton, peanuts, alfalfa, black-eyed peas, squash, okra, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, watermelon, wheat and silage crops — anything that would grow in beloved sandy loam. He ate almost any pie Mary would make but preferred chocolate and pecan. Bread was required at all three meals, ranging from biscuits to rolls or cornbread although he would settle for sandwich bread with a little honey or molasses or homemade apricot/pear preserves. He collected antique, pedal and toy tractors. Most of all, he loved farming.

While certainly not a saint, if Jerry made it past the pearly gates, he is rounding up the late Danny Holland, Ernie Johnston and Wayne Reynolds to help put a crop in.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers Bernard “Bernie” Joseph Green and Lawrence “Larry” Walton Green.

Jerry is survived by his grandchildren, Olivia and Mason, whom he adored; his wife, Mary Green of Clarendon; son Jerry H. Green, Jr. “Little Jerry” or “Buford” and wife Casie of Clarendon; daughter, Christel R. Green and husband Chris Donnelly of Austin; brother Robin M. Green and wife Paulina Jacobo of Lubbock; three sisters Patricia Friesen and husband Willis of Frisco; Beth Step of Sayre, Oklahoma; Ellen Morehart and husband Kevin of Woodward, Oklahoma; sister-in-law Katherine Williams of Clarendon; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family encourages donations to Associated Ambulance Authority of Clarendon, Citizens Cemetery Association, and Donley County Junior Livestock Association as well as prayers for rain.

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