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Loy “Red” Davis

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Loy “Red” Davis

Loy “Red” Davis, 89, of Clarendon, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, in Clarendon.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 10 AM Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon with Chris Downer officiating. Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery.

Viewing will be held at the funeral home on Monday, January 22nd from 8 AM – 6 PM with family receiving friends for visitation from 4 – 6 PM.

Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Loy “Red” Jackson Davis was born on October 4, 1934, to Mason and Fannie (McWhorter) Davis. Red was born and raised in Lockney, and graduated from Lockney High School. After completing school, Red worked in Plainview for Goodyear for several years. On February 1, 1969, Red married Alta June Seymour in Plainview. They were married two weeks shy of 55 years.

Red and June moved their family to Clarendon in 1977 where they have been residents for 47 years. Red was a farmer and rancher, and retired after 45 years working for the Craft Ranch. Aside from his love for ranching, Red enjoyed going to the lake. On a warm day, he could be found on a boat skiing. Red also enjoyed going to the coffee shop to visit with his friends.

Red was a member of Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon. Above all, Red deeply cherished his family. He loved spending time with his children, and numerous grand and great-grandchildren. He wore a smile everywhere he went, which made it easy for everyone to love him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mason and Fannie Davis; three sons, Jackie Davis, Barry and Kelly Curry; four brothers, Edward, Kenton, Jerry and Thurman Davis; sister, Catherine Foraker; granddaughter, Tabitha Curry; and son-in -law, Ike O’Neal.

Red is survived by his wife, June of Clarendon; two sons, Tommy Davis and Todd Curry, both of Clarendon; two daughters, Cindy Gayle and husband, Charlie, of Houston, and Sonja O’Neal of Clarendon; 15 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Khiva Shriners, 305 SE 5th Ave, Amarillo, TX, 79105.

Tiny Drake Alderson

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Tiny Drake Alderson went home to see Jesus on Monday, January 15th 2024, at the age of 85.

Tiny Drake Alderson

Funeral services were held Saturday January 20, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Clarendon with Rev. Lance Wood, Pastor, and Rev. Eddy Helms, officiating. Interment will follow at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Arrangements by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

A devoted Wife, a loving Mother and Granny, and a faithful woman of God, she was loved and respected by many and our sadness is only surpassed by our joy in knowing she is with her Heavenly Father. Tiny was born at home in Midland, Texas, on July 11, 1938. The daughter of Vester Roy and Mae Drake, she attended Midland schools where she was All Sate in volleyball, and continued to play on scholarship at North Texas State.

She completed her education at North Texas State University with a degree in Business. Tiny and Gene Earl Alderson were married June 3, 1961, in Midland. She joined Gene in the management of Alderson Chevrolet and worked in many capacities as bookkeeper, parts manager and anything Gene needed while still raising Karen and Lynn at home. She supported her husband and children in many ways, teaching Sunday School classes, attending sporting events, leading Girl Scouts, 4-H food and sewing groups and was the unofficial team MOM for Lynn and many of his buddies, making spaghetti before every home football game so they could hang out. There was always an extra plate at Tiny’s table, anyone and everyone was always welcome at suppertime.

Tiny and Gene lived in Brownsville for a while and made many friends there through First Baptist Church and quilting clubs, and she still kept in touch with her dear friends throughout the years, mostly exchanging pictures of the grandkids. Tiny accompanied Gene supporting the Gideons and Raceway Ministries, mainly supporting Gene as he combined his love for God and NASCAR. Gene and Tiny supported and loved each other dearly and were the best example for their children and grandchildren to follow. Tiny retired with Gene in 2009 to live the dream of traveling in their motor home across the United States. They somehow managed to often include visits to Dripping Springs, Texas, to check on the grandkids she loved so much. They couldn’t stay away, so Dripping Springs became their home base for a short while.

During the many years Tiny lived in Clarendon, she served the community in many capacities and supported many civic and community organizations. She volunteered at the Senior Center and was present at any activity available at First Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening and canning vegetables, adding jalapenos to almost everything that went into a jar. She and a group of ladies enjoyed spending time together eating catfish and chicken fried steak, traveling to watch the Sod Poodles and making several trips to Branson. Tiny valued her friends immensely. She had a beautiful soprano voice and although she sang very few solos, she loved to sing at church. Her children can still remember sitting between Gene and Tiny singing hymns every Sunday.

To say that she enjoyed sewing and quilting is an understatement. She made numerous quilts, table runners, and wall hangings for friends and family. Each grandchild received a quilt when they were born and another when they graduated from High School. She (along with the quilting ladies she loved) made a quilt for Karen and gave it to her on her wedding day. Every quilt she made will be cherished and will be a memory of the love that came with every stitch. Even though she was far away, she still found time to follow, support and attend events for Caitlyn, Drake and Amanda in FFA in agricultural mechanics and as they showed their animals at the stock shows. She loved her grandchildren dearly.

At the time of her death, she was a member of First Baptist Church, Clarendon, Texas. Tiny is preceded death by her sister Wilda Scott, and brothers Glen Roy Drake and Norman Drake Tiny is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Karen and Mike Spees of Lubbock, Texas, her son and daughter-in-law, Lynn and Amy Alderson of Dripping Springs, Texas, and the three joys of her later years, her grandchildren, Caitlyn, Drake and Amanda Alderson, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will be at the home of Barbara Helms for visitation on Friday 1/19/24 at 802 South Allen from 4-7pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to First Baptist Church, Box 944, Clarendon, Tx, 79226 or Clarendon Citizens Cemetery Association. Box 983, Clarendon, Texas 79226.

Ag conference set for Jan. 16 in Clarendon

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The cotton market will be one of the topics discussed at the 2024 Southeast Panhandle Agriculture Conference on Jan. 16 in Clarendon. Texas A&M AgriLife photo / Laura McKenzie

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the Southeast Panhandle Agriculture Conference on Jan. 16 in Clarendon.

Hosted by the AgriLife Extension offices in Donley, Hall and Briscoe counties, the event will be from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Donley County Activity Center, 4430 Texas Highway 70.

Registration is $20 and is payable at the door, but an RSVP is required. Lunch will be provided. To RSVP, contact the AgriLife Extension office in Donley County at 806-874-2141.

A total of five Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units will be available, including three general, one laws and regulations, and one integrated pest management.

There also will be demonstrations from local and area representatives showcasing new technologies and products for 2024.
Conference speakers and topics

The conference topics will include:

  • Management of cotton diseases and nematodes – Terry Wheeler, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Research plant pathologist and professor in the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, Lubbock.
  • Cotton market outlook – John Robinson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension cotton economist and professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Bryan-College Station.
  • Cotton weed management decisions for 2024 – Peter Dotray, Ph.D., AgriLife Research weed scientist and professor in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Lubbock.
  • Crop budgets – DeDe Jones, AgriLife Extension risk management program specialist, Amarillo.
  • Laws and regulations update – Leonard Haynes, AgriLife Extension ag and natural resources agent in Donley County. Cotton agronomics – Ken Lege, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension cotton agronomist, Lubbock.

Candidate filing opens January 17

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Citizens can start signing up next Wednesday, January 17, 2024, for positions at seven local governments that are scheduled to hold elections this spring.

The cities of Clarendon, Hedley, and Howardwick; the Clarendon and Hedley school districts; the Clarendon College District; and the Donley County Hospital District all have a total of 21 positions available this year.

In Clarendon, the two-year terms of Aldermen John Lockhart, Larry Jeffers, and Tommy Hill are up this year.

Hedley has two aldermen’s seats and the mayor’s position up this year. Those are two-year terms and are currently held by Mayor Trisha Chambless and Aldermen Aaron Hanes and Clayton Beagle.

In Howardwick the terms of Aldermen Mary Grady, Terry Barnes, and Del Essary are expiring. Those are all two-year terms.

Clarendon ISD Trustees serve three years, and the terms of Wayne Hardin and Wes Hatley are expiring.

Hedley ISD has two three-year terms up this year. Those seats are held by Carole Ward and Dana Bell.

The Clarendon College Board of Regents’ terms are six years, and three full terms are up this year as well as one partial term. The full terms are held by Tommy Waldrop, Janice Knorpp, and Lon Adams. A partial term expiring in 2028 is also up this year and is currently held by Brittney Word.

The Donley County Hospital District Board of Directors has four two-year terms up this year. Those are currently held by Jan Farris – Place 4, Nikki Adams – Place 5, Mark C. White – Place 6, and Lori Howard – Place 7.

All local boards are elected at-large, but hospital board candidates must file for a specific place on the board. Candidate applications are available from the administrative offices of each entity.

Filing continues through Friday, February 16.

Lady Broncos win district opener 83-31

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Lady Bronco Tandie Cummins looks for an open teammate last Friday at home against Wheeler. Enterprise Photo / Roger Estlack

By Sandy Anderberg

Defense wins games and offense puts the points on the board. The Lady Broncos executed both in their huge win over Wheeler in their district opener at home last Friday night.

Offensively, the ladies pumped in twelve three-pointers from six different players in their 83-31 win. Defensively, the Lady Broncos played outstanding and Graci Smith took an impressive three charges in the game.

The Lady Stangs played a feisty game but struggled to get past the offensive strength of the Lady Broncos. The inside play of sophomore Kate Shaw and senior Smith stopped Wheeler from shooting inside. Shaw finished with four points and shot 50 percent from the bonus line, while Smith shot 50 percent as well and put eight points on the board.

The outside shooting from senior Courtlyn Conkin, sophomores Presley Smith, Berkley Moore, Kenidee Hayes, and Kashlyn Conkin and junior Tandie Cummins was spot on and opened up the Lady Bronco offense. Free throws added to their strong offense as the ladies posted 77 percent from the line. Clarendon led from the tip-off and never looked back as they scored 20 plus points in each quarter of play and stopped Wheeler in their tracks.

C. Conkin and Moore were high scorers with 14 each and Smith added 13. Hayes put in 11 to round out the four players in double figures. K. Conkin finished with nine, G. Smith had eight, Tandie and Kennadie Cummins had five apiece and Shaw had four.

The Lady Broncos will play at home against Memphis on Friday, January 12, at 6:30 p.m. and take on Shamrock at home on January 16.

CEDC okays program for mural funds

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A new program by the Clarendon Economic Development Corporation is designed to encourage mural art in the community.

The CEDC board approved guidelines for the Mural Grant Program at its December meeting and posted the guidelines on its website this week.

The purpose of the program is to enhance Clarendon’s appearance, increase employment opportunities in the arts, raise awareness and appreciation of the value of art, create civic pride, reduce blight, and encourage tourism.

Grant recipients can be eligible to receive reimbursement for up to one-half of the mural project cost based on funds available each fiscal year.

The program rules were modeled on a similar program in Amarillo and stipulate that proposed locations for grant-funded murals must be high-traffic areas that are readily visible and must be in the Central Business District or along the US 287 corridor.

Grant recipients must agree to maintain murals for five years, and murals must be a minimum size of 10 feet by seven feet.

For fiscal year 2024, funded grant projects must be completed by August 15, 2024.

Mural grant applications are available online at ClarendonTX.com/CEDC or from the Clarendon Visitor Center.

Broncos finish strong against Naz in big win

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Bronco Anthony Ceniceros goes up for a jump shot last week against Nazareth. Enterprise Photo / Roger Estlack

By Sandy Anderberg

The Broncos are beginning to find a rhythm on the court and were able to get a big win over Nazareth at home on January 5.

The Broncos had a big start and held Naz away from the scoreboard most of the first half of play and finished with the 38-26 win.

The Broncos worked together and built up a nine-point lead after the first eight minutes before opening up a larger lead going into the break. A good offensive presence by the Broncos frustrated the Nazareth defense at times and they were able to put points on the board. Defensively, the Broncos’ solid plan allowed them to cause the Swifts to make turnovers and get off their game. The Broncos were able to capitalize on their opponents’ mistakes and put points on the board.

Senior Anthony Ceniceros stepped up and nailed four three-pointers in his team high 14 points, and Leyante Prince was strong as well as two from the arc and three of five from the bonus line to help with nine. Lyric Smith put in five, and Mason Sims and Jaxan McAnear added three each. Reagan Wade and Wes Shaw finished with two points each.

The Broncos will be open January 9 but will take on Memphis at home on Friday, January 12, and will host Shamrock on January 16 at 8:00 p.m.

Les Beaux Arts pottery showcase Jan. 14

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Clarendon’s Les Beaux Arts Club will showcase these and other works of art during an exhibition at Stocking’s Ice Cream Parlor Sunday, January 16, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Courtesy Photos

Join the Les Beaux Arts Club this Sunday, January 14, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Stocking Ice Cream Parlor for their first Pottery Showcase and Sale.

The club is honored to be featuring the work of the brilliant Josh Hogge, as well as their members’ pottery from last semester. Art will be featured at the ice cream parlor in the display windows starting Tuesday. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to take home some functional and beautiful pieces of art.

This Sunday will also be the deadline for signing up for Les Beaux Arts Club’s Beginners and Advanced Pottery Class. The pottery classes will begin Monday, January 15, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will meet each Monday evening for six weeks.

The Beginners Class will cover basic pottery studio principles and pinch pot hand building, slab hand building and coil hand building along with glazing techniques. Each student is guaranteed to finish three projects or more depending on the student’s attendance.
The class include everything the student needs: tools, clay, glazes, and firing. Students only need to bring to class is an apron. The cost of the class is $180.

The Advanced Class is an adult class for ages 15 and up. The club offers instruction on wheel throwing, hand building, and sculpture. Each student will be learning the importance of journaling and documentation to develop their own personal style.
Classes include the student’s own bag of clay, an art journal, instruction, glazes and firing. Les Beaux Arts Club’s studio is equipped with an electric pottery wheel, basic tools, an electric kiln and a variety of glazes. The cost of the Advanced Class is also $180.

Donley County voters to decide sales tax questions

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Voters in all three municipalities in Donley County will vote on creating County Assistance District this May after resolutions were approved by the Clarendon, Hedley, and Howardwick city councils before Christmas.

County commissioners voted December 11 to pursue creation of the sales tax-funded districts as a mechanism to provide money to the Donley County Sheriff’s Office. The plan would be to create four county assistance districts – one each in the cities of Clarendon, Hedley, and Howardwick and one in the unincorporated areas of the county.

The City of Howardwick met December 12, and that city council unanimously approved a resolution to put a one-cent sales tax on the ballot to support a district for that city.

Howardwick City Secretary Sandy Lynn Childress said a good discussion was held at the meeting with County Judge John Howard and Sheriff Butch Blackburn fielding questions. She said county officials told them the commissioners court would govern the district but that they were not opposed to having local representation on the board for the Howardwick district.

The Hedley City Council met December 14 with Judge Howard and Commissioner Neil Koetting in attendance. Clarendon Mayor Jacob Fangman and Childress were also present. Childress, who was taking minutes for the City of Hedley in the absence of a city secretary there, said county officials there fielded several comments about the constable’s position and concerns about the sheriff’s coverage of that community. The Hedley council also approved a resolution calling for a one-cent sales tax to be on the May ballot for a County Assistance District in that city.

Clarendon’s city meeting scheduled for December 14 was moved to December 21 with the city council facing a very different question from Howardwick and Hedley. Where the other two cities only have a one-cent sales tax, Clarendon’s sales tax is two cents, the maximum allowed by the state. In order for a county assistance district to be created for the City of Clarendon, voters would have to approve taking money away from the city and then approve giving it to the County Assistance District.

Judge Howard and Sheriff Blackburn participated in the discussion, and Hedley Mayor Trisha Chambless and Howardwick Alderman Johnny Floyd also attended the meeting along with Clarendon Municipal Judge Richard Green.

Two Clarendon council members were absent from the December 21 meeting – Terri Floyd and John Lockhart, and Mayor Jacob Fangman expressed his view that the council should wait for a full council to be present before voting on the county’s request that the city give up 5/8 of a cent to fund a County Assistance District. The three council members present – Larry Jeffers, Eulaine McIntosh, and Tommy Hill – ultimately approved a motion to put the question of giving up 5/8 of a cent on the May ballot. Clarendon citizens will face two questions – the city giving up collecting a portion of its sales tax and the creation of a district to collect that same amount.

City Secretary Machiel Covey said the city received assurances that the amount collected for the sheriff’s office would be capped at $165,000 per year and said county officials agreed that the Clarendon district would be governed by a board consisting of two city representatives, two county commissioners, and the county judge.

The Clarendon City Council also on December 21 gave final approval to a contract with the county for law enforcement services for $140,000 for fiscal year 2024. City Administrator Brian Barboza said the county later approved the same contract in a called meeting.

Residents in the unincorporated areas of Donley County will also be asked on a May ballot to approve a County Assistance District that will be funded by a two-cent sales tax.

If the measures are approved by voters, they would take effect this fall.

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