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Chamber names Miller as new manager
Maria Miller has been named the new manager of the Clarendon Chamber of Commerce following a recent meeting of chamber directors.
Miller began work Monday and said that she is excited about her new position and looks forward to her new role.
“I want to build up the Chamber and make it more successful,” she said. “I’m always coming up with ideas, and I’m a hard-worker and motivated to get it done.”
Chamber President Bob Weiss said he is also looking forward to working with Miller.
“We had a lot of good candidates, and we’re excited to have Maria join our team,” Weiss said.
Miller grew up in the Clarendon community and graduated from Clarendon High School in 1992. Other than a short stint in the Corpus Christi area, she has lived and worked in Donley County.
“My love of Clarendon and the history we have is what attracted me to this job,” she said. “I just love this place.”
Miller expressed particular fondness for the Mulkey Theatre and the 1890 Donley County Courthouse, which was restored in 2003.
“I was also the only female to work on the courthouse project,” she said, noting that she also worked with Phoenix I on the courthouse in Gray County as well.
Miller succeeds Sharlene Bordonaro as manager. Bordonaro accepted a fulltime position with a local business but will remain involved in the Chamber after the board appointed her to a vacant director’s position Monday night.
Miller will office in the Clarendon Visitor Center, which continues to be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. inside the Mulkey Theatre at 110 S. Kearney.
The new manager encourages people to contact the Visitor Center by calling 806-874-2421, emailing Chamber@ClarendonTx.com, or by going by the office inside the Mulkey Theatre.
More information about the Chamber is also available at ClarendonTx.com/Chamber.
Gladys Marie Blackburn Risley
Gladys Marie Blackburn Risley, 77, died in Dallas after a long battle with cancer on February 17, 2022.
She was born January 14, 1945, in Clarendon to Charles Edward and Gladys Hardin Blackburn. She attended Clarendon schools and received a BS in medical technology from the University of Missouri Kansas City. She worked in the microbiology laboratory at BSA in Amarillo for the last 28 years of her career.
Marie married Lloyd Risley in Clarendon on January 26, 1964. Together they went on many Rio Grande River ministry trips and also Eastern European and South American short-term mission trips with International Commission. They were active in nursing home ministries in Amarillo and McKinney for more than 30 years.
Marie is survived by her husband, her daughter, Teresa Hill, and husband Kelly from McKinney and her son, Miles Risley and wife Michelle of Corpus Christi, and her brother, Butch Blackburn, and his wife, Paula, of Clarendon. Her grandchildren are Richard, Amanda, Nicholas Risley and Emily, Brecken, and Brighton Hill. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Tammy Diane Blackburn Spivey, and a granddaughter, Molly Abigail Hill.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Heritage Church, 4045 W. Eldorado Parkway, McKinney, Texas 75070, at 1:00 p.m. Pastors Len and Cheri McLaughlin will officiate. The family requests donations to Gideons International at 103 S, Bonham Drive, Allen, TX, 75013 or Heritage Church Missions at above address.
Joe Wesley Don Hall
Joe Wesley Don Hall went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday February 24, 2022.
Services were held on Sunday, February 27, 2022 in First Assembly of God Church in Clarendon. Burial followed in Citizens Cemetery.
Arrangement are under the direction Robertson Funeral Director Clarendon.
Donnie was born March 23, 1941, to the home of George William Hall and Willie Mozell Rogers in Wood County, Texas.
Before his first birthday the family moved to Clarendon where Donnie would call home.
On May 2, 1969, he married Cleta Mae Strawbridge and they enjoyed 53 wonderful years together.
Donnie spent most of his life as a working cowboy, but also spent time as a welder and a truck driver. But the calling to be a cowboy was always his passion. He worked several ranches around the Panhandle, but the Lewis Ranches in Clarendon was his home for 19 years. Once he had hung up his spurs at the ripe age of 70, he decided to see the country on the back of a Harley. Ironically his favorite mount was a horse named Harley.
His greatest passion; however, was loving and serving Jesus. Donnie loved playing his guitar and singing in church. He taught Sunday School and Bible classes.
Music was a valuable part of his life. He truly enjoyed getting together with his friends to play and sing anytime the opportunity arose. He also served as a Donley County Commissioner for 16 years.
Donnie was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Vanetta Carol Hall and brother Marvin Ray Hall.
He is survived by his wife Cleta; brother Perry Michael Hall and wife Loyce; four sons – Buddy Joe Hall and wife Shawn, Shannon Odell Hall and wife Rhonda, William Shane Hall and wife Hollie, and Timothy Don Hall and wife Stacie; eight grandchildren – Ryan Hall and wife Tori, Lyndsey K’Dawn Pippin and husband Carl, Whitney Hall, Kadee Belle Hall, Dakota Jo Hall, Dillon Hall, Jolie Hall, and Keaslie Hall; three great grandchildren – Roxie Mae Hall, Jaxson Don Hall, and Amelia Jo Hall; and a whole host of other family, friends, and brothers and sisters in Christ.
Donnie’s legacy was living a life that exemplified Christ and strived to bring others to know The Lord. His life itself was a witness to everyone who knew him and he freely gave his testimony to anyone he encountered. His final words were, “Oh, my Jesus my Jesus.”
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The First Assembly of God Clarendon or Pleasant Hills Children’s Home PO Box 1177 Fairfield, Tx 75840
Mary Ellen Castner
Mary Ellen Castner, 98, of Hobbs, New Mexico, formerly of Lelia Lake and Clarendon, went to her eternal home on Thursday, February 24, 2022.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 28, 2022, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Bro. Anthony Knowles officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Mary was born July 17, 1923, in Van Zant County, Texas, to Euley and Merle Henderson. She married Ronald Castner and they were blessed with four daughters, Carolyn and Lyndel Moffett of Hobbs, NM, Judy Castner of Amarillo, Jeanie Lauderdale of Amarillo, and Cathy and David McDaniel of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas; five precious grandchildren, Bud and Diana Courtney of St. Cloud, Flordia, Cindy and David Sadler of Hobbs, New Mexico, Shannon Longan of Amarillo, Shauna and Jr. Boltz of Canyon, and Katrina and Bennie Holcomb of Denison, Texas; seven very special great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.
She was Postmaster at the Lelia Lake post office for many years until her retirement. Mary was a member of United Methodist Church in Lelia Lake, and later attended First Baptist Church in Clarendon.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald, in 1992; her parents; one brother, Andrew Henderson; and two sisters, Opal Milner and Ida Smith.
Rest in peace our beloved Mama and Grannie beside our beloved Daddy and Papa.
The family requests any memorials be sent to Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.
Robert (Robin) James Harmon
Robert (Robin) James Harmon of Hedley, Texas, was born June 7, 1945, to Lollabelle and R.J. Harmon in Matador. He passed away in his home on February 24,2022.
Graveside Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.
Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Robin attended school at Quitaque High School. Then attended Clarendon College for two years. He then went into the United States Army and became a Military Police. While in the Army he served two years in Vietnam. Robin earned several medals while enlisted. He received Sharp Shooter; National Defense Medal; Vietnam Service Medal as well. After leaving the Army he returned to Texas and went to Texas Tech for one year. He became employed with the County Extension Office for several years. After that time Robin went and worked at Panhandle Compress where his father has worked for many years. Upon leaving the Compress, Robin served many years working for the USDA as an Inspector.
He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, great grandfather.
Robin was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Rhonda Langdon, a son Dusty Allen, and grandson Zachary Chapman.
He is survived by his wife Shirley Shields Harmon of 29 years of the home, a son Robby Harmon of Richman Texas, a daughter Traci Barr and Husband John of Glen Mills Pennsylvania, Tony and Jennifer Floyd of Hedley , Kandy and Denny Pounds of Guthrie . Sandy and Natalie Baca of Aztec, New Mexico,Brother Rex and Elaine Harmon of Quitaque, brother-in- law Danny Shields and Mary of Goodnight, sister-in-law James and Nancy Mahaffey of Amarillo, and Johnny and Jerry Robinson of Breckenridge, 29 grandkids, 25 great grandkids as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Any donation would greatly be appreciated to the Epilepsy Foundation or the Wounded Worriers Association.
Sign the online guestbook at www.robertsonfuneral.com
Beverly Ann Sell
Beverly Ann Sell died peacefully at her home in Clarendon, Texas on February 26,2022 with her family at her side.
Memorial services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. Bobby Ellerbrook, officiating. Private family burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Amarillo.
Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Ann was born on July 29,1937, in Gage Oklahoma to Fred and Dorthy Burrow. She married Darle J. Sell on May 31, 1955, Darle preceded her in death on April 15, 1985.
She is survived by her son Dennis Sell of Howardwick and son Steve Sell and wife Robin of Clarendon; grandsons Drew Sell and wife Kayla of Amarillo, Bradley and wife Allison of Plainview, , and Jonah Sell of Lubbock; and two great grandchildren and Bubba, her pride and joy overgrown lap dog.
She retired from the Pantex Plant and worked part time at the Donley County Sheriff Department as a dispatcher and jailer and was very active in various ministries.
In lieu of flowers, donations to her favorite charities Christ’s Kids of Clarendon, Donley County Senior Citizens, and Voice of the Martyrs would be appreciated.
Local Republican election results in doubt
Donley County Republican primary election results for the Precinct 1&2 Justice of the Peace and the Precinct 4 Commissioner races are undecided at this time.
Information provided to the Enterprise on election night and previously published on Facebook was incorrect, officials now say. Republican County Party Chair Bill Word says today the unofficial election results are as follows: For commissioner – Dalton 55, Sawyer 54. For JP 1&2 – Hatley 162, Lane 98, Taylor 89, and Savage 13. These numbers are not official until their are formally canvassed by party officials.
However, Word and County Clerk Vicky Tunnell both confirm that the election results are in doubt. Issues with how new precinct lines were entered into the voting system and voter registration issues that stemmed from those errors (i.e. voters not being able to vote in the proper precinct) call the election into question.
Party and county officials are working now to determine what will happen next and how to remedy the issues.
The Enterprise will post more information as it becomes available.
Owls win bi-district over Miami
The Hedley Owls defeated Miami last Tuesday, February 22, to win the Bi-District Championship in Pampa.
Hedley got an early lead in the first quarter and never looked back, closing out the first half with a 34 to 25 advantage over Miami. The second half was closer in each of the third and fourth quarters, but the Owls maintained their lead to win the game, 68-55.
J. Booth led the Owls with 29 points followed by C. Bond with 22. Alston put in 13, and Clark added 4.
Hedley then advanced to the area game on Thursday in Amarillo to face the defending state champions from Texline. Despite a valiant effort by the Owls, Texline overcame Hedley, 42-87, bringing the Owls’ season to an end.
J. Booth was the top scorer for Hedley with 13 points followed by C. Bond and H. Alston with 11 each. Clark added four, and Hinton put in 3.
Chamber awards deadline next week
The Clarendon Chamber of Commerce is still accepting nominations for its annual community awards.
Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 11, for the following categories: Man of the Year and Woman of the Year – two individuals who have made a significant contribution to the community in 2021. Saints’ Roost Award – honoring an individual for a lifetime of service to the community.
Honorees will be announced during the annual Awards Banquet, scheduled for Thursday, March 31, at the Bairfield Activity Center.
Written nominations should specify which award the person is being nominated for and a brief paragraph stating the reason for the nomination. The nominations should be no more than one page in length.
Nominations can be mailed to the Chamber of Commerce at PO Box 986, Clarendon, TX 79226; delivered to the Clarendon Visitor Center inside the Mulkey Theatre; or emailed to Chamber@ClarendonTx.com.
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