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Sybil Brown
Sybil Brown was born July 18, 1926, to Sam and Mae Black. She was the third of eight children. She went home to be with her Lord on October 16, 2024, She was 98 years and 3 months old.
She graduated from Groom High School in May of 1943 and married Bud Brown of Groom the night she graduated. They were married 43 years. They lived in the Groom area all their lives.
She is survived by two children Brenda Lee and husband Bill of Devine, Texas, and Butch Brown and wife Charlene of Ashtola. Two brothers, Herschel Black and wife Ruth and Chubby Black and wife Nita, all of Hereford.
Gramme was also able to love and spoil five grandkids, 11 great grand kids and 18 great-great grand kid of her own as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She also loved and spoiled numerous kids and adults in the community with her banana pudding, chocolate and strawberry cakes, red beans and several other dishes she shared with friends and loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents, Poppa and Big Momma Black, three brothers and two sisters.
She worked at several different businesses in Groom and was a mainstay at the grocery store for nearly 50 years.
Services will be held on Saturday, October 26, at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Groom. Visitation will be held Friday, October 25, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia, in Amarillo.
Her body will also be available for viewing at First Baptist Church in Groom from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. the day of the service.
The family suggests memorials to be made to the Food Pantry, PO Box 94, Groom, Texas 79039.
Jason Keith Lowrie
Jason Keith Lowrie, 58, of Clarendon went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 17, 2024, in Plano.
Funeral services were held on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Clarendon Methodist Church. Burial followed in Citizens Cemetery.
Jason was born in Canyon to David D. Lowrie and Judith Kay Gaines on August 7, 1966. He was a graduate of Caprock High School. He later moved to Clarendon, where he has been a lifelong resident, after marrying his wife of 29 years, Sharon Renee Spurlin Lowrie, on November 22, 1991. Together, they had one child together, Jessica, who later gave Jason his best little friend and grandson, Waylon.
Jason was a lifelong farmer and rancher who loved all things outdoors. Hunting, fishing, riding ATVs, and shooting were some of his favorite pastimes. He was also a very talented artist and loved to draw. Jason was a longtime member and past deacon of Clarendon Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon in 2020; and his father, David Lowrie in 2013.
He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Lowrie of Capitan, New Mexico; mother, Judith Chandler and husband, Terry, of Amarillo; stepmother, Paula Lowrie of Clarendon; two brothers, Jeffery Lowrie of Amarillo and Nathan Lowrie and wife, Shonda, of Clarendon; his grandson, Waylon Riggs and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Craig Merritt Snell
Craig Merritt Snell, 72, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 3, 2024, in Los Suenos, Costa Rica.
He was born on April 30, 1952, in Friona, Texas, he was the son of Gene and Jean Snell. Craig graduated from Pampa High School. He was known for his hard work and dedication to providing for his family.
A man of great passion, generosity, and knowledge, Craig’s brother, Kim, often referred to him as “Google before Google existed”. His journey took him from the farm fields of Pampa, Texas, to becoming a successful business owner in the Texas Panhandle. Craig loved fishing, hunting, exploring new places, enjoying good food, and sharing a good-natured tease.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Brad Snell, and his parents, Gene and Jean Snell.
He is survived by his wife, Kim; two sons, Eric Snell and wife Michelle, and Kyle Snell and wife Cristin; a daughter, Sheridan Frazier; and seven grandchildren: Madison Mason and husband Cole, Merritt Snell, Gavin Snell, Perry Frazier, Carder Snell, Sloan Frazier, and Callen Snell. He is also survived by his brother, Kim Snell and wife Jamie; two sisters, Jen Snell and Becky Harris; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
An informal celebration of Craig’s life will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the River Falls Venue, 13851 Wild Horse Trail in Amarillo, at 2:00 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite Hawaiian shirt in his honor.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a favorite charity.
Broncos drop District opener to Wellington
By Sandy Anderberg
The Clarendon Broncos opened their 2024 District season on the road against a strong Skyrocket team last Friday night and took a 6-63 loss.
The Broncos are 0-1 in District and 0-6 overall.
Enterprise Photo / Roger Estlack
The Broncos were strong in the first period of play and held Wellington to only one score that quarter. They played strong despite the strength and depth of the Rockets. Senior Mason Sims was injured in the second quarter and was out for the game.
But the Broncos stayed in the fight and put six on the scoreboard when junior Kaleb Mays intercepted a Rocket pass and ran back 95 yards for the touchdown. Wellington went on to score two more touchdowns in the third and found the endzone once in the final twelve minutes.
The Broncos will take on Shamrock at home on October 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Williams, Benson named District XC Champions
By Sandy Anderberg
Clarendon senior Bryce Williams and junior Madi Benson claimed the District 2-2A Cross Country championship in Wheeler last week.
Courtesy Photo / Amber Williams
Both Benson and Williams have been leaders on the course since running in junior high and have worked hard for the championship. Benson led her team to the District Championship as well over Panhandle, Wellington, Wheeler, and Quanah. Williams’ time on the course was 16:12 and Benson ran the two miles under thirteen minutes at 12:32. Runner-up to Williams was newcomer Tristen Ybarra who has been running strong all year. Ybarra came in at 16:22.
Trailing close behind Benson was Elliot Frausto who finished third with a time of 13:20 and freshman Addy Havens at 13:22 for fourth place. Gracie Ellis was seventh with a time of 13:50 and Tandie Cummins was 10th crossing the line in 13:54.
Lexi Phillips was 18th with a time of 15:12, and Kate Shaw turned in a 15:21 for 22nd place.
The Lady Bronco junior varsity team was third as a team with Kinley McClellan finishing sixth with a time of 15:59. Jayla Woodard was seventh at 16:05 and Landry King was 14th at 17:37. Berkley Moore was 15th at 17:56, Kashlyn Conkin was 16th at 18.00, and Cambree Smith ran an 18:20 for 19th place.
Sequoia Weatherton was 20th with a time of 19:17, Eli Rodriguez was 22nd at 19:41, Makynna Williams was 23rd at 20:22 and Allie Ware was 24th with a time of 23:30.
The top ten individuals and top three teams qualify for the regional meet to be held in Lubbock at Mae Simmons Park on Monday, October 21.
Editorial: Suddenly, the boy has become a grown up
October 19, 2006, was a day that changed our family’s lives forever. It was a Thursday, specifically chosen to not interfere with the production or delivery of the Enterprise while also allowing us to have the most time possible for what was coming.
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Benjamin Allen Homer Estlack had stolen our hearts before he arrived. It was as if we already knew him whether it was from us talking to him frequently or him developing a little kicking rhythm anytime we planned Santana’s “Supernatural” CD. His personality was evident early, and it only became more prominent as time progressed.
He had a big name to live up to, and live up to it he did. Those gleaming blue eyes that could only have come from my father and my wife’s grandmother shone with mirth and mischief. Soon he was talking and walking, and keeping up became a challenge. His personality matured early. In many ways, he’s been a 40-something-year-old man ever since he was about four years old.
Friends and family told us how fast it would all go by and to enjoy the years we had because soon enough he would be grown and gone.
We got a little taste of that this week. Sunday afternoon, he and his buddy took off for Lubbock and spent all day Monday on the Texas Tech campus. We’re not even halfway through the senior year, and we got just the slightest hint of what it will look like for him to be off to college. We don’t want to rush it, but we took pride in knowing that he’s ready and able to stand on his own.
This Saturday is another milestone – his 18th birthday. Even though he’s been a man in many ways for a long time now, society says this date will make it official. He’s got his voter’s registration card and ready to wield it in November. He’s got a job, he has good friends, and he’s enjoying the semi-independence that comes with being “grown” while still going to high school.
As I sat down to write this column, I came across an old camera card filled with memories from when Ben was just a couple of years old. He’s changed so much in many ways, but in all the ways that count, he’s still our little boy. His sense of humor has matured – somewhat – and is still curious and creative. You never know what he’s going to do or say. It seems like just yesterday he was building things with Tinker Toys. Now, you might find him working in the backyard on a homemade project that splits hydrogen from water molecules. Ask him why he wants to study aerospace engineering, and he’s likely to credit watching The Backyardigans as a child. He’s a man but still that kid at heart.
He has a clear sense of right and wrong, a commitment to fairness, and a willingness to speak up for what he believes. He’s all we ever wanted in a son, and he’s a great brother, friend, worker, and big cousin. We couldn’t be prouder of him – the kid and the man – for all he does, all he stands for, and all he hopes to be.
Mom and I love you, son. Dream no little dreams, then go make them come true.
Senior bonfire
Enterprise Photo / Roger Estlack
Salute!
Courtesy Photo
City consults attorney on trash service
Garbage was high on the agenda of the Clarendon City Council when it met in regular session last Thursday.
With some residents continuing to report Dumpsters not being picked up, the council met in closed session with the city attorney for about 25 minutes to review the city’s franchise agreement with Waste Connections for the collection, hauling, and disposal of solid waste.
After the council returned to open session, aldermen approved a motion to retain the Underwood Law Firm and direct them to send a demand letter to Waste Connections.
City officials also heard a presentation from G&H Waste and Recycle Contracting. Clayton Vickers said his company is not in the garbage collection business but instead provides management solutions for trash service. G&H would be a middleman between the city and the current or any future solid waste company. G&H would handle solicitation of bids when the time comes next year, customer complaints once a company is on board, and review the billing between the city and the trash company. Customer billing would still go through the city.
The city council took no action on G&H’s proposal pending an opinion from the city attorney as to whether or not doing so would violate the current agreement with Waste Connections. The council also wants G&H to provide references.
In other city business, the council selected a proposal from Tascosa Office Machines for a new multipurpose printer for the Burton Memorial Library and also approved a motion to confirm AW Broadband for internet services after the company completed trial services.
The city’s fund investment policy was updated, and the city administrator and city secretary were again appointed as fund investment officers. Operating procedures were adopted for the city’s animal control department, and The Clarendon Enterprise was named the city’s newspaper of record for the coming fiscal year.
The city’s contract with the Donley Appraisal District for the assessment and collection of property taxes was approved for fiscal year 2025.
The council approved requests from the Chamber of Commerce to close the 100 block of S. Kearney on October 26 for Halloween activities and on November 2 for a Street Party sponsored by REFZ Sports Bar & Grill.
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