Obituaries
Annie "Gigi" Huff Green
Jun 17, 2017
GiGi, as she was affectionately known by all who knew her, was born January 31, 1940 in Mineola, to Lucille and Elmer Huff. She was known by many as "Candy" when she was younger, waitressing at places like the Big Texan. Her skills and spunky spontaneity made her a legend of sorts among locals as well as many travelers. She...
Tommy Jack Slaughter
Jun 16, 2017
Tommy Jack Slaughter, of Washburn, died Friday, June 16, 2017. Mr. Slaughter was born March 20, 1948 in Matador to Calvin and Tommie Jo Slaughter. He graduated from Dell City High School and attended McMurry University in Abilene. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. He worked for Xcel Energy at the Nichols Station for 38 years before retiring in...
Patrick B. Chrisman
Jun 16, 2017
Mr. Chrisman was born March 9, 1954 in Pontiac, Michigan to Carl and Adeline Chrisman. He attended Waterford Township High School and Oakland Community College. Patrick worked for Corporate Systems for several years, then as a guard at the Clements Unit for about ten years. He also worked for Guyon Saunders Resource Center. Patrick enjoyed watching movies, and adored his...
James "Bud" Andrew Jackson, Jr.
Jun 15, 2017
Bud was born April 13, 1930, in Ralls, TX, to Bessie and James Andrew Jackson, Sr. He moved to Amarillo from Ralls in 1940. He was a graduate of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Amarillo College, University of Texas and West Texas State University. He taught school for one year in Mexico City. He was an educator, teaching with the...
James "Jim" H. Wingate
Jun 15, 2017
James (Jim) H. Wingate (87) of Amarillo passed away on June 15, 2017 after living a long and fruitful life. Jim was born to James "Orville" and Cora Wingate on March 29, 1930 in Wayne, Oklahoma. He married Paulette Gaddy of Dalhart on December 26, 1980. Jim moved to the Texas Panhandle from Oklahoma in 1957 with his then wife...
Brent "Dayton Todd" Herring
Jun 14, 2017
Brent was born October 24, 1952 in Thomas, OK to Elon and L. B. Herring. He graduated from Elk City High School in Oklahoma, continued school at Southwest Oklahoma State University and also the Communication and Technology Institute of Broadcasting. He was a radio personality with KIXZ-KMML and KDJW-KBUY FM, for many years. He opened his own recording studio, Audio...
M.L. "Buddy" Swindell
Jun 14, 2017
Mr. Swindell was born December 11, 1929 in Paris, Texas to Dale and Gertrude Swindell. He attended Memphis High School. He married Gerelene Hemelstrand on December 15, 1949. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Buddy was a business owner. He drove buses for Trailways for over 20 years. He was preceded in death by...
Robert "Bob" Victor Kieckhaefer
Jun 9, 2017
Robert Victor "Bob" Kieckhaefer, 95, of Amarillo, died Friday, June 9, 2017. Services will be held at a later time. Bob was born in Freeport, Illinois to Walter and Abigail Kieckhaefer. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot from 1940-1966. He served during WWII and the Korean War. After his retirement from the Air Force, he...
Commander Sandy R. Alvarez
Jun 7, 2017
Visitation Schedule Cox Funeral Home 4180 Canyon Drive Amarillo, TX 79109 Saturday, June 10, 2017 4:00-6:00 P.M. Sunset Funeral Home 1701 Austin Highway San Antonio, TX 78218 Monday, June 19, 2017 5:00-7:00 p.m. Service Schedule Military Graveside Service Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd San Antonio, TX 78209 Tuesday, June 20, 2017 10:00 a.m. Burial Schedule Fort...
Jimmy Lee King
Jun 6, 2017
Jim was born on June 5, 1947. He proudly enlisted in the United States Army, serving with the Green Berets in the Screaming Eagle 101 Airborne, 5th Special Forces Division. He served in Vietnam, where he received multiple Purple Heart Medals. Jim settled in Amarillo, where he worked for the Veteran's Hospital in maintenance for over 15 years until his...
Dorothy Frances Veazey
Jun 5, 2017
Dorothy Frances Veazey, 90, of Amarillo died Monday, June 5, 2017. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Cox Funeral Home with Charlie Cox officiating. Burial will follow at Llano Cemetery. Dorothy was born on May 25, 1927 in Corsicana to Elmer and Cleola Williams. She moved to Amarillo in childhood, graduating from Amarillo High School...
Ralph Edward Smith
Jun 5, 2017
Ralph was born on December 5, 1943 in Bakersfield, VT, the 4th child of Leslie V. and Ardelle Marcher Smith. He was raised in Walden Heights attending schools there as well as in Greensboro Bend and Danville VT. Growing up he spent his summers with his special aunt and uncle, Carroll and Mary Smith and working for Marvin Greaves on...
Harrel Johnson
Jun 5, 2017
Harrel was born February 9, 1931 in Tahoka to Lewis and Leta Johnson. He graduated from Dalhart High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1955-1957. He married Sarah Wells in 1958 in Clayton, NM. Harrel owned and operated Green Lawn Sprinkler Co. for several years. He was a truck driver for Jack B. Kelley for 15 years....
Steve Stout
Jun 3, 2017
Steve was born August 26, 1960 in Amarillo to Fred and Kathy Stout. He attended Caprock High School. He married Fern Lincoln on June 15, 1984. He worked for Firehawk Safety Systems as a purchasing agent for 25 years. Steve loved singing Gospel music. He worked in music ministries in various churches over the last 25 years. He has been...
Bonnie Guyer
Jun 2, 2017
Coleen was born September 15, 1929 in Fair Valley, OK, to Hattie Lamb and Vernie Calvin McNeil. She graduated from Waynoka High School in Oklahoma. On February 14, 1949, she married Charles Guyer, together sharing 66 years of marriage, before he predeceased her on July 24, 2015. She was a member of SanJacinto Church of Christ. She enjoyed going to...
Emilio O. Ramos
Jun 2, 2017
Emilio was born in Mexico, May 7, 1929 to Maria and Emilio Ramos. He married Sara Villanueva in Friona on June 13, 1966. He was a great father, grandfather and friend. He was hard working and a member of Lighthouse Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and five brothers. He is survived by his wife...
Doyle Welch
Jun 1, 2017
Doyle was born August 5, 1945 in Amarillo to Sue and George Welch. He served his country in the army reserves. He was a transportation superintendent with various trucking companies, as well as, Ryder Transportation Services. Doyle was a great husband and father. He loved hanging out with his family and friends. He enjoyed helping his son raised and show...
David Patterson
Jun 1, 2017
David was born June 16, 1944 in Paducah, to William and Mary Lee Patterson. He graduated from Hereford High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. David worked for Bell Helicopter as a mechanic for two years. He then worked as a driver for Trailways and Greyhound until his retirement. In his spare time, David enjoyed building model...
Nila June Davis Nickell
May 27, 2017
Nila June Davis Nickell's cheerful mantra was, "My bags are packed, I have my ticket, and I'm waiting at the station!" In the arms of angels she flew to her final destination on the morning of Saturday, May 27th, 2017. Nila June Davis was born, appropriately, on her mother's birthday, July 22,1930, in the small town of Olton, Texas, to...
Stephen G. Hood
May 25, 2017
Steve was born on September 14, 1941 in Borger to Henry and Reba Hood. He married Jean Davis on May 6, 1992 in Amarillo. He received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence degree, practicing criminal law in Borger for over 10 years. He moved to Lubbock in 1997 before settling in Amarillo in 2004. Steve devoted his life to caring for others...
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