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Danny Eugene Gaines
Danny Eugene Gaines, 52, of Clarendon died Sunday, June 5, 2022, in Amarillo.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2022, in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Jeff Riles, officiating. Burial will be in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Danny was born August 14, 1969, in Memphis to Alton and Billie Ruth Wilson Gaines. He was a lifelong resident of Clarendon where he was a graduate of Clarendon High School and worked for the City of Clarendon. Danny’s hobbies included going to the lake for camping and fishing, going to rodeos, horses, yard work and gardening. He married Angie Collins on December 30, 2004, in Armstrong County. He was a friend to many and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers, Richard and Benjamin Gaines.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Angie Gaines of Clarendon; two sons, Marquis McGuire and Robert “Squeaky” McGuire both of Clarendon; a daughter, Kendall Frost of Claude; four brothers, Alton Gaines of Clarendon, Johnnie Gaines of Amarillo, Randy Gaines of Amarillo, and Brent Gaines of Clarendon; his sister, Glenda Wilson of Clarendon; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
The family request memorials be sent to American Heart Association or Citizens Cemetery Association in Clarendon.
Sign the online guestbook at www.robertsonfuneral.com
Peggy Sue Shults
Peggy Sue Shults, 64, of Gruver died Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in Gruver. Graveside services was held on Friday, June 3, 2022, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Peggy was born March 5, 1958, in Amarillo to James Haskell and Doyce Myrne Swearingen. She married Danny Lynn Shults on June 7, 1979, in Clarendon. Peggy had been a resident of Gruver since 1982 where she worked as a waitress for 11 years at El Vaquero and was a great housewife. Her hobbies included puzzles, every shape and size, and collected and pieced over 500 puzzles.
She also loved sitting on her porch at her house watching nature and her animals. She deeply loved her kids, grandkids, and her husband. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Gruver.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Danny Shults of Gruver; her son, Caleb Shults of Gruver; her daughter, Leah Crum of Spearman; her brother, Terry Swearingen of Amarillo; her sister, Penny McAnear of Clarendon; four grandchildren, Yancy, Shilah, Aidin, and Eastin; and several nieces and nephews.
The family request memorials be sent to the American Heart Association.
Sign the online guestbook at www.robertsonfuneral.com
Joyce Marie Philley
Joyce Marie Philley went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 30, 2022, in Vernon, Texas.
There will be a private service at a later date.
Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Joyce was born September 25, 1938, to Luther and Clarice Hall in Clarendon, Texas.
She married Jim Philley in San Jon, New Mexico, December 25, 1985. He preceded her in
death November 25, 2017. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Clarendon, Texas.
Joyce is survived by her son Ricky Mills of Clarendon; two daughters, Janis Walker of Vernon and Karen Maddox and husband Herman of Vernon. She is also survived by granddaughters, Nasha Gibson, Kalee Massey, Jana Kay Walker, Erin Mills and Shayla Mills and one grandson, Adam Maddox. She is also survived by four great grandsons and two great granddaughters. Her brother Ronnie Hall and wife Brenda of Amarillo also survive her.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls Texas.
Countywide garage sale event this Saturday, June 4
Bargain shoppers will be in for a treat during the 17th annual “Trash to Treasures” garage sale event that will be held in Clarendon, Hedley, and Howardwick this Saturday, June 4.
A total of 23 individual garage sales are scheduled to be held as of Wednesday morning. A complete description of each sale is available here.
From furniture to antiques, this weekend’s sales will feature hundreds of treasures just waiting to be uncovered at bargain prices. Sales generally start at 8 a.m. and run throughout the day.
“Trash to Treasures” is being promoted with advertising dollars in area communities thanks to the support of the official sales depicted on the maps. Many people from neighboring counties are expected attend this year’s sales.
Howard places second in state debate contest
Clarendon High School senior Josiah Howard spent his last week of high school unlike any of his classmates. He participated in the University Interscholastic League State Speech and Debate Meet held on the campus of the University of Texas from May 23 through May 26.
Howard qualified to participate in the State Lincoln Douglas Debate Meet after placing second in the Region 1 UIL Meet back in April held at WTAMU. He arrived in Austin as one of the 12 remaining debaters in UIL Class 2A. He participated in three preliminary state rounds, where he won each of those rounds and secured his spot as of the four medalists in class 2A.
Howard then debated in the state semifinal round, against an individual from San Saba High School, where each of the three judges voted in favor of Howard winning the round. The semifinal win qualified him for the UIL State 2A Final Lincoln Douglas Debate round.
During the state final debate, Howard debated hard but came up short with a judges’ decision of 2-1 in favor of his opponent from Mason High School.
Howard and Mrs. Elizabeth Zongker, debate coach, had the privilege of participating in the awards ceremony held at the Lady Bird Johnson Auditorium on the evening on May 25 where he was recognized and received his state silver medal in Lincoln Douglas Debate.
“I am beyond proud of the hard work and resilience Josiah showed during the state meet,” Mrs. Zongker said. “It was truly my privilege to get to experience this milestone with Josiah”
The Last Run
Albany stops Broncos in Semi-Finals
The Broncos’ stellar baseball season came to an end at the hands of the Albany Lions in two games in the three-game series at Hays Field on the campus of Lubbock Christian University last week.
The Lions were able to win the first game 11-4 and took the second game 16-3. The Broncos advanced to the Regional Semi-Final game for the first time since 2016. They finished with a 21-7 overall record.
In game one last Thursday, the Broncos had a good showing in the early parts of the game according to head coach Yancy Molloy.
“I thought the boys played really well up until the fifth inning,” Molloy said. “We had a couple of things not go our way, and Albany was able to capitalize.”
After four innings, the Broncos only trailed by one run behind the pitching of senior Brock Hatley who threw for five innings, before leaving the mound to Wilson Ward for the remainder of the game.
Offensively, the Broncos were shut out until the fourth when Easton Frausto got ahold of a pitch for a single. Ward was able to knock down and RBI single and two RBI doubles by Jared Musick and Frausto to take the lead 4-1.
Albany was able to match the Broncos’ fifth inning runs to go back on top and this time for good to take the first win.
Frausto had a single, double, and two RBIs and Wilson had a single, an RBI, one run, and one stolen base. Jared Musick added a double, RBI, and one run. Overall, the Bronco team posted four runs and four RBIs with two stolen bases by Wilson and Lyric Smith.
Game two on Saturday was “win or go home” for the Broncos and despite playing hard, Clarendon was defeated 3-16. The Broncos struggled to get anything going in the second game, and the Lions came on strong. Harrison Howard was on the mound for four innings allowing 11 hits for 11 runs but threw three strikeouts. Senior Aiden Caudle came in for one and a half innings and had two strikeouts and allowed four hits and five runs.
Offensively, the Broncos’ bats were cold, and they were only able to score two runs by the fourth innings compared to 11 for Albany. The Broncos scored another in run in the fifth, but it was not enough to put any pressure on the Lions.
“This was a once in a lifetime team with once in a lifetime boys,” Molloy said. “There is something special about a group that gives you their all no matter the day or the situation. A team that doesn’t quit regardless of the odds, a team that leads by example, and (one) that boys everywhere should strive to emulate. These boys achieved incredible things day in and day out and we could not be more proud of you. To you seniors; go be awesome, we know you will.”
Top performers
Sarah Barber Nelson
“I’m trading my sorrows, I’m trading my pain, and I’m laying them down for the joy of the Lord.”
On May 17, 2022, Sarah Barber Nelson traded the earthly life she had known for her eternal life in the joy and presence of the Lord.
Sarah Gladys Gentry was born on March 26, 1929, in Gulfport, Mississippi and where she grew up to Alvin and Teresa Gentry. She attended Gulfport High School where her primary interest was music. She was a soprano in the choir and had her focus on opera. In 1948, she met Flake Barber while he was stationed at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. They married and moved back to Texas where they raised their children in Friona and Hereford. They were married 31 years before Flake passed in 1979.
In 1987, she met James Marion Nelson. They were married on June 16, 1988, resided in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Belize City, Belize, and then later retired in Clarendon. They enjoyed all of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and shared 21 years of love and companionship before James’ passing in 2009.
Sarah personified “joie de vivre” or an “exuberant enjoyment of life”. She loved making every person feel special and loved. She enjoyed family gatherings, entertaining, spending individual time with her grandchildren and many of her great-grandchildren.
Sarah leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love, kindness, generosity, talent and creativity.
Sarah was preceded in death by her husband Flake, her husband James, a son, Cary Thomas Barber, daughters Michelle Barber, Nicki Douglas, Beth Jennings, and Cheryl Robinson, and also a granddaughter, Ashli Chantel Barber Frock, and a grandson, Steven Jennings.
She is survived by her daughter Kelly Barber Beavers and husband David of Amarillo, son Charles Flake Barber and wife Samara of Friendswood, daughter Tracy Barber of Clarendon, daughter-in-law Denise Bouvier of Denham Springs, Louisiana, and son-in-law Joey Douglas also of Denham Springs. Her 15 grandchildren include Leslie Wagner of Amarillo, Amy Wagner Flores and husband Philip of Amarillo, Aaron Wagner and wife Melissa of Sahaurita, Arizona, Daniel Beavers of Amarillo, Matthew Coker of Clarendon, Anna Coker Lara of Amarillo, Paul Coker and wife Tiffany of Huntsville Texas, Thomas Carroll of Clarendon, Anthony Barber and wife Jennifer, and Ryan Barber and wife Barb, both of Friendswood, Blake Jennings and wife Kelly, Dusty Davison all of Denham Springs, Louisiana, Samantha Sartor and husband Kevin, and Megan Douglas all of New Orleans, and Natlie Ohrenberger of Little Rock, 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
A service of celebration is scheduled to be held in her honor at Arena of Life Cowboy Church on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in Clarendon.
Anyone wishing to make a donation in her memory may do so to Samaritans Purse, Salvation Army, or High Plains Food Bank.
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