Sylvia Harpster Goss
Sylvia Harpster Goss passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, in Katy, Texas, surrounded by family at the age of 85 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s dementia. Sylvia was born Jan. 29, 1940, in Gorman, Texas, to and Annie Mae Locke Foster and Horace Foster. Sylvia married Ron Harpster in 1958, and until…
Read MoreChildress County District Court hears four pleas
On Wednesday, March 12, four pleas took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County. Luke Inman, the District Attorney for the 100th Judicial District, along with Assistant District Attorney Harley Caudle, prosecuted the cases for the State of Texas, with the Honorable Judge Dale Rabe Jr., presiding. Tryston O’Rear, 19, from Wellington,…
Read MoreAmy Carroll Wright
Amy Carroll Wright, 91, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Panhandle with Pastor Josh Light officiating. Burial will follow at Panhandle Cemetery under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle. The family will receive…
Read MoreHenry Ashby Lewis
Henry Ashby Lewis passed on Feb. 22, 2025. Born in Campo, Colo., on Aug. 3, 1936, to Clara Bell and Andrew Ewuart Lewis at the height of the Dust Bowl, Ashby’s childhood started in a dugout. His family moved to Dalhart, Texas, where he graduated high school. During high school, Ashby served in the United…
Read MoreAlan D. Olson
Alan D. Olson, 68, of Pampa, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 in Amarillo. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Walt Olson, Alan’s brother, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory. Alan will be available…
Read MoreBeverly Lynn Missildine
Beverly Lynn Missildine, 84, of Amarillo, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. Services are private. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Amarillo. Beverly was born on Aug. 5, 1940, in Amarillo to Edna and Willard King. She was an active member of the Pentecostal Church, where she taught, played the piano, and sang. Beverly…
Read MoreThree pleas given in Childress County District Court
On Tuesday, Feb. 25, three pleas took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County. Luke Inman, the District Attorney for the 100th Judicial District, along with Assistant District Attorney Harley Caudle, prosecuted the cases for the State of Texas, with the Honorable Judge Dale Rabe presiding. Alicia Cruz, 24, from Pampa, Texas,…
Read MorePantherettes advance to Semi-Final Round
By Ann Metcalf In a very hard-fought and intense game, the Panhandle Pantherettes emerged the winners in the Area round of the playoffs, on Thursday, Feb. 13. The Ettes defeated the Abernathy Lady Lopes 53-47 to advance to the regional round. And moved one step closer to the State Finals when they defeated the Ballinger…
Read MorePanthers defeated by Spearman Lynx in Bi-District Playoff
By Nicole Kuehler The Panhandle Panthers finished their season in a nailbiter against the Spearman Lynx in the Bi-District Championship game on Tuesday night, Feb. 18 in Amarillo. Spearman was off to a fast start with the first 9 points in the game. The Panthers finally came alive with two buckets from Wes Kuehler in…
Read MoreBishop sentenced to 50 years in prison for organized criminal activity
On Tuesday, Feb. 18, one contested hearing and four pleas took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Childress County. Luke Inman, the District Attorney for the 100th Judicial District, along with Assistant District Attorney Harley Caudle, prosecuted the cases for the State of Texas, with the Honorable Judge Dale Rabe presiding. Lashara Wynette…
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