Obituaries

Graveside services for Edgel Otis Tisdale, age 85, were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2003, in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley with Rev. Bryan Knowles, Pastor of the Community Fellowship Church officiating.

Mr. Tisdale died on July 7, 2003, in Decatur, Texas.  He was born on May 7, 1918, in Atoka, Oklahoma.

Mr. Tisdale married Audra Dee Yendell on December 27, 1941, in Atoka, Oklahoma.  He was a rancher and farmer and a member of Eagle Drive Baptist Church in Decatur.

He was preceded in death by his wife on February 25, 2003.

Survivors include two daughters, Pat Doak and husband Don of Cleburne and Barbara Bible and husband Gary of Decatur; one brother, Joe Tisdale, Jr., of Oklahoma; one sister, Christine Bourland of Oklahoma; and three grandchildren, Jeff Bible, Julie Bible, and Paul Bible and wife Stephanie all of Decatur.

Graveside services for Edna Pounds were held Thursday, July 10, 2003, in Fairview Cemetery at Memphis with Rev. Bryan Knowles, Pastor of Community Fellowship Church, officiating.

Mrs. Pounds died Saturday, July 5, 2003, in Tulsa.  She was born March 2, 1920, in Okemah, Oklahoma, to Alfred and Beatrice Steele Musgrove.  She married Raymond Pounds in Clayton, New Mexico, in 1939.  She was a resident of Tulsa many years before moving to Clarendon in 1985.

Survivors include a daughter, Donna Drywater; a son, James Pounds of Pampa; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; three sisters, Lorene Atwood of Sand Springs, Oklahoma; Dorothy Jensen of West Jordan, Utah; and Wanda Dromgoole of Clarendon; and two brothers, Guy Musgrove of Canon City, Colorado, and Al Musgrove of Clarendon.

Funeral services for Mattie Elizabeth Rhodes Chamberlain, age 94, were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2003, in the Robertson Chapel of Memories with Rev. James Ivey Edwards, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Clarendon, officiating.  Burial was held in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc.

Mrs. Chamberlain died Sunday, July 13, 2003, in Carrollton, Texas.  She was born December 13, 1908, in Stamford, Texas.  She was a former resident of Claude and then Amarillo before moving to Carrollton three years ago.  She married Benjamin Emory Chamberlain on May 20, 1944, in Amarillo.  He preceded her in death on October 4, 1976.  She attended West Texas Teachers College, now WTAMU, and taught school for several years in Ashtola, Chamberlain, and then in Claude.  She had worked in the Armstrong County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office and for the Armstrong County Agent for several years.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Claude and had previously served as church secretary for several years.

Survivors include two daughters, Judy Benese Scherrer of Boulder City, Nevada; and Prarie Counce of Carrollton; seven sisters, Jewell Stewart of Amarillo; Irene Jones of Amarillo; Ailene McElroy of Clarendon; Ruth Riley of Dewey, Arizona; Johnnie Adamson of Bakersfield, California; Dorothy Adamson of Dewey, Arizona; and Betty McElroy of Amarillo; and four grandchildren.

Services for Thomas Gary Barnhill, age 84, were held at 2:00 p.m. in Robertson Chapel of Memories with Rev. Ned Creswell, Episcopal Minister from Amarillo, officiating.  Masonic graveside services and interment were held in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mr. Barnhill died Friday, July 4, 2003, in Clarendon, Texas.  Mr. Barnhill was born June 19, 1919, in Crockett, Texas.  He married Nell Williams in 1939.  Gary served in the US Army Infantry in World War II at Camp Fannin in Tyler, Texas, and with the Allied Military Government in Korea.  After his military service, he and Nell owned and operated Farmer’s Supply in Turkey, Texas.  In 1955, they moved to Clarendon and built the Sandell Drive In Theater.  He later purchased the Mulkey Theater and operated both movie houses for more than 30 years.  In 1968, Gary opened Barney’s Marine and operated it until May 2003. 

He was a member of Clarendon Masonic Lodge #700 and was a Past Master and Past District Deputy Grand Master. 

Gary, or “Barney” as he was affectionately called, was a friend and mentor to countless people.  He was a dear beloved husband, father, and grandfather to his family.  Gary loved his family and friends and will be sorely missed by all.  He loved Clarendon and always said, “Clarendon’s been good to us.”

Survivors include his wife of 64 years Nell; two daughters, Sandi Barnhill-Harris and husband of Amarillo, and Adele Barnhill-Lee and husband of Arlington, Washington; four grandchildren Tami Logsdon of Amarillo, Darin Davis and wife Brenda of Green Bay, Wisconsin; Gary Sherr and wife Tamara of Arlington, Washington; Tripp Sherr of Arlington, Washington; great grandchildren Hope and Kristin Logsdon; three great great grandchildren, Hannah Logsdon and Lexi and Dakota Sherr; a sister, Jeanette Case; two sisters-in-law, Lois Grupe Warrenburg and Mary Barnhill; a brother-in-law, Jack Williams and wife; and several nieces and nephews.

The family requests that memorials be to Citizens Cemetery Association, PO Box 7, Clarendon, Texas 79226 or to Clarendon College Scholarship Fund, PO Box 968, Clarendon, Texas 79226.

Graveside services for Jack Vernon Holt Sr., age 77, were held on Wednesday, July 2, 2003, in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley with Rev. Bryan Knowles, Pastor of the Community Fellowship Church.  Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors, Inc., of Clarendon.

Mr. Holt died Saturday, June 28, 2003, in Childress, Texas.  He was born December 14, 1925, in Amarillo and was an Amarillo resident before moving to Hedley in 1975.  He had been an auto mechanic and welder for most of his life before his retirement.

Survivors include a daughter, Nicki Nail of Wentzville, Missouri; two sons, David Holt of Hazel Green, Alabama; and Jack Holt of Silsbee; two sisters, Mary Lessongang and Betty Littau both of Syracuse, New York; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.

C.P. “Pete” Jones departed this life at the age of 81 on June 30, 2003, at Mangold Memorial Hospital in Lockney, Texas.

He was born on October 18, 1921, in Pottsboro, Texas, to the late C.P. Jones, Sr., and Emma Lee Cartwright.  He enlisted in the Army in 1942 and served in WWII.  He married Betty Ruth Jones on February 2, 1946, in Denison, Texas.  He worked for Pete Hudgins of Sherman from 1946 to 1951.  He was a ranch hand for Bryant-Edwards Ranch of Henrietta for 45 years until he retired in 1996.  He moved to Lockney from Henrietta in 1996.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Ruth Jones; one son, Cecil Jones of Lockney; two brothers, Curtis Jones of Abilene, Texas, and Jack Jones of Denison, Texas; one niece, Elizabeth Ann Hones of Canyon; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2003, at the Johnson-Moore Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial was held in the Georgetown Cemetery under the direction of Johnson-Moore Funeral Home of Denison, TX.

Services for Douglas “Doug” N. Banister, age 21, were held Thursday, July 3, 2003, at Lifeway Fellowship Baptist Church in Amarillo with Dr. Randy Davis officiating.  Burial was held in Memory Gardens in Amarillo, Texas under the direction of Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors.

Mr. Banister died July 1, 2003.  He graduated from Randall High School, in 2000.  He enjoyed snow skiing, softball, and football.  He was baptized November 13, 1988, at the Lamount Drive Baptist Church in Amarillo.  He attended Lifeway Fellowship Baptist Church.

Survivors include his parents, Kelsey and Ann Banister of Amarillo; one sister, Traci Banister of Lubbock; two grandmothers, Mary Banister of Clarendon, and Audry Huff of Pampa; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Family received friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. last Wednesday.

Memorials can be made to Lifeway Fellowship Baptist Church Youth Group Scholarship, 3315 Hancock, Amarillo, TX.

Claudine Todd, 92, of Clarendon died Monday, June 16, 2003. 

Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2003, at Robertson Chapel in Clarendon with Rev. Steve Fulton, minister of Providence Baptist Church in Henderson, officiating.  Burial will be in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Mrs. Todd was born Jan. 24, 1911, in Comanche County to Mr. and Mrs. D.T. Smallwood.  She moved with her family to the Brice community in 1924.  She graduated from Clarendon High School and Clarendon College.  She received her Bachelors and Masters degrees from West Texas State University.

She began her teaching career in Brice and taught there for four years.  She married Bill Todd in 1935, and they both taught in Chamberlain for eight years.  Mrs. Todd taught in Clarendon Elementary and Clarendon Junior High for eleven years.  She then began teaching English at Clarendon High School.  Her 41-year career left a rich heritage to the community of Clarendon.  Her dedication to her profession and concern for young people touched many lives.  She will be greatly missed by her former students and the entire community of Clarendon.

Mrs. Todd was a member of Providence Baptist Church in Henderson, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1984. 

Survivors include two sisters Frankie McAnear of Clarendon and Mamie Cross of Amarillo; four nephews, Ronnie McAnear and wife, Melinda, of Clarendon; Dwight McAnear and wife, Sharon, of Durango, Colorado; Freddie McAnear and wife, Marsha, of Houston; and Billy Cross and wife, Kathy, of Somerset; two nieces, Susan Robinson and husband, Jack, of Amarillo, and Jeanie Echols and husband, Robert, of Albany; twelve great nieces and nephews; and six great-great nieces and nephews.

The family will be at the Todd Home in Clarendon.

The family suggests memorials be to Citizens Cemetery, P.O. Box 669, Clarendon, TX, 79226.

Graveside services for W. George Bourland will be held on Sunday, June 22, at 9:00 a.m. in Citizens Cemetery. 

Mr. Bourland passed away on May 23, 2003, in Hemet, California, after losing a battle with cancer.  He was born in Clarendon, Texas on May 24, 1915, and graduated from Clarendon High School in 1932.  He graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1938 with a Bachelor of Science degree and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant.  He served as a supply officer in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, during World War II and resigned from the Navy after the war with the rank of Commander.

Mr. Bourland opened a small private supply business in the states from 1946-1947.  He went to Guam in 1947 and remained there until 1983 when he returned to the states.  During his stay in Guam, Mr. Bourland owned and operated many diverse businesses, including food production, men’s apparel, appliances, insurance and real estate.  He retired from United of Omaha insurance company in 1983 after serving 24 years as their general agent for Guam and the Far East.  Mr. Bourland also wrote a book about direct democracy entitled “Who Gets the Antelope Liver.”

Mr. Bourland was also very much involved with community affairs in Guam.  He was a member of the Guam Chamber of Commerce, the Guam Board of Education, Rotary International, the Shriner’s Club, and the Masons.  He was also a past president of Guam’s Association of Life Underwriters, co-founder of the Arc Light Chapter of the Air Force Association, a member of the Guam Navy League, and the USO Board of Directors.

Mr. Bourland was preceded in death by his daughter, Sally Rupprecht, and his second wife, Betty Lewis Bourland.

He leaves behind his daughter, Brooke Young of Woodland, CA; his son, Joe Bourland of Temecula, CA; his stepson, Wid Slick of New Mexico; his stepdaughters, Anne Shelton of Clarendon and Susan Lecanas of Dallas; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

Services for Esther Lillian Harris Owens, age 91, were held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2003, in the First Baptist Church in Hedley with Rev. Bryan Knowles, Pastor of the Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon, officiating.

Mrs. Owens died Monday, June 9, 2003, in Mabank, Texas.  She was born June 6, 1912, in Gainesville.  She was a former resident of Hedley and Arlington and had lived in the Mabank area for approximately one year.  She married Michael Harris, who preceded her in death in 1975.  She then married Otis Owens who preceded her in death in 1992.  She never wavered in her love for God, her family, and her friends.  She had been a farmer and a homemaker and was a member of the Lamar Baptist Church in Arlington.

Mrs. Owens was preceded in death by a son, Bill Harris.

Survivors include one son, Bart Harris of Trinidad, Texas; two daughters-in-law, Charlene Harris of Trinidad, Texas, and Louise Harris of Arlington, Texas; 8 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.