Obituaries
Michael James Mccormick Ii
Apr 17, 2017
Michael James McCormick II, 47, of Amarillo died Monday, April 17, 2017. Private graveside service will be today in Miami with his father, Michael McCormick, and great-uncle, Wayne Baker officiating. Arrangements are by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Michael was born on May 4, 1969, in Amarillo. Michael was a member and baptized at Coulter Road Baptist Church. He...
Josephine Bette Rader
Apr 15, 2017
Josephine "Jo" Bette Rader, 66, of Amarillo died Saturday, April 15th, 2017. Jo was born January 3, 1951, in Amarillo to Sam and Bertha Laubhan. She married Mike Rader on June 29th, 1973. She graduated from WTAMU with a MBA. She was an accountant for Energas and AIG for many years but her passion was antiques and craft shows. Jo...
Charles Pillsbury
Apr 15, 2017
Charles was born on August 3, 1925 in Dallas to Charles Sr. and Theodia Pillsbury. He was raised in Dallas, graduating from North Dallas High School in 1942. He furthered his education at SMU, achieving a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Charles enlisted in the United States Navy in 1942, serving as a medical Core man on the South Pacific Tour,...
Mark Brian Mays
Apr 15, 2017
Mark was born on April 21, 1962 in San Antonio to Samuel and Dona Mays. He moved to Amarillo at the age of 3, graduating from Tascosa High School in 1980. Mark was known to march to the beat of his own drum. He had a passion for caring for and rehabilitating dogs as well as a caring heart for...
Kenneth "Ken" Troy Pierce
Apr 13, 2017
Ken was born January 29, 1931 in Mercury, Texas, to G.H. and Elva Pierce. He grew up in Brown County and graduated from Brownwood High School in 1948. He moved to Fort Worth, Texas where at a Billy Graham Crusade he gave his life to the Lord. He met LaRue Flanagan and they married in her family home in Mobeetie,...
Edward Navarro
Apr 12, 2017
Edward was born May 17, 1962 in Floydada to Joe and Anita Navarro. He graduated from high school in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was stationed there while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. He proudly served his country for three years. Edward worked as a dispatcher for UPS for 22 years, retiring in 2003 as a supervisor. He was a very...
Dean Crooks
Apr 10, 2017
Dean was born on November 17, 1934 in Bertram, TX to Ruby and Mary Crooks. He was raised in Briggs, graduating from Briggs High School in 1952. He married Carla Stewart in 1954 in Briggs. They then moved to Friona, before settling in Amarillo in 1955. Dean worked as an estimator for A&M Steel and Manufacturing for over 25 years,...
Jeanne Gray Williams
Apr 8, 2017
Jeanne was born May 29, 1943 in Portales, NM to Cleburne and Elneita Gray. She graduated from Muleshoe High School in 1961, where she played the clarinet in the band. She married Jesse Williams on June 10, 1961. Jeanne worked for AISD for over ten years before moving to Lubbock, where she worked for the John T. Montford Unit for...
Theresa Heider
Apr 5, 2017
Theresa Louise Heider was born September 19, 1953 in Ord, Nebraska to Don and Phyllis Clement. She attended Valley Side School in Mira Valley, NE before graduating from Kearney High School in 1971 in Kearney, NE. She later graduated from Kearney State College with a degree in Special Education in 1975. In 1979, she married David Heider and had two...
Lois Pendleton
Apr 4, 2017
Lois was born on May 4, 1942 in Knox City to Marshall and Marie Adams. She moved to Lubbock, where she married Billy Pendleton on August 29, 1958. He preceded her in death March 16, 2013. Lois worked as a waitress at the Hickory Stick Barbeque for over 15 years. She devoted her life to her family and raising her...
Larry Dale Kitchen
Apr 2, 2017
Larry was born on November 8, 1957 in Amarillo, where he was raised and graduated from Caprock High School in 1975. He enjoyed bowling and was on a bowling league, where he met his wife, Hellen Ware. They were married on August 8, 1987 in Borger. Larry worked for Levi Strauss for over 23 years, until the plant's closing. He...
Albert Cremo
Apr 2, 2017
Albert was born March 8, 1956 in San Antonio, to Joe Rodriguez II and Margarita Gallegos. He married Becky Miles in Amarillo, November 8, 2004. He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers and San Antonio Spurs, and he was blessed with the gift of gab, enjoying many lengthy conversations with family and friends. He thoroughly liked...
Bill Rich
Mar 31, 2017
Bill was born January 1, 1936 to in Los Angeles, California to George and Janet Rich. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1955-1959. He worked as a welder and fabricator. Bill also worked for Knotts Berry Farm, teaching how to pan for gold. As a hobby, he loved hunting for treasure with his metal detector. Bill moved to Amarillo...
Lila Mae Kitch
Mar 30, 2017
Lila was born March 11, 1941 in Arnold, Nebraska to Manfred and Ildie Blixt. She graduated from Arnold High School. She earned her bachelor degree from Grace Bible Institute in 1963. On August 8, 1963, Lila married Sherman Kitch in Arnold, Nebraska. It was love at first sight. Lila worked for many years as a bookkeeper for Russell Stationary. They...
Brian Duane Fincher
Mar 30, 2017
Brian was born February 3, 1964 in Ft. Worth to D. Duane and Virginia K. (Sensibaugh) Fincher. He with his family lived in Ft. Worth, Lubbock, Albuquerque, NM, and Lakewood, CO, before moving to Amarillo in 1977. Although a Texan by birth, he often mentioned that he was from Colorado and was a great fan of the Denver Broncos. Brian...
Lesley G. Hedger
Mar 30, 2017
Lesley was born in Amarillo on December 9, 1958 to Sylvia Faye and Ores Hedger, Jr. He graduated from Amarillo College with honors and was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Fraternity for graphic design and science. He was a master crafter and won several awards for his designs of stereo store front displays. He was very comical and...
Vicky L. Land
Mar 28, 2017
Vicky was born May 29, 1953 in Lubbock to Henry and Ruby McKay. She graduated from Spencer High School in Oklahoma in 1971. She lived in the Texas panhandle the majority of her life. She worked for Walmart for over 25 years in Borger, Canyon, and Amarillo. She retired in 2015. Vicky's favorite pastime was BINGO. She also enjoyed gambling,...
Jason Davis
Mar 28, 2017
Jason was a native of Amarillo. He graduated from Caprock High School and earned an associate degree in nuclear medicine from Amarillo College. He has lived in Chicago and Arkansas, working in his field. Jason enjoyed fishing. He was also an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Dallas Cowboys. Survivors include his mother, June Chambers of Amarillo; one...
Duane G. Larkey
Mar 28, 2017
Duane was born December 24, 1950 in Shattuck, Ok to Harold Duane Summers and Betty Ann Troutt. He was a lifetime resident of Amarillo and a member of Comanche Trail Church of Christ. In 1972, he married his sweetheart, Donna Mitchell. He was an avid gun enthusiast and enjoyed hunting and riding motorcycles. His biggest delight was his daughter and...
Carlos S. Saldivar
Mar 27, 2017
Carlos S. Saldivar,62 of Amarillo TX, went to be with the Lord, March 27,2017. He was born December 16,1954 in Harlingen TX. Carlos spent his adolescence and teen years at Cal Farley's Boys Ranch from 1964-1973 in Boys Ranch TX. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Garcia; his sister, Norma Linda Saldivar and brother Daniel Saldivar. Those...
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