Obituaries
Luther Dale Belcher
Apr 22, 2017
Luther was born June 5, 1960 at Johnson Air Force Base in Japan, while his father was stationed overseas. He graduated from Elida High School in Elida, New Mexico in 1978. In 1983, he graduated from New Mexico State University with a double bachelor degree in Ag Business/ Ag Economics. In 1985, he earned his first master's degree in Ag...
Cary Lee Vanlandingham
Apr 21, 2017
Cary was born July 15, 1967 in Friona to Madge and Roy Vanlandingham. He graduated from Hereford High School. He married Donna Victor in 1985 at Hereford. Cary worked as maintenance supervisor for River Road ISD, and also for Bushland ISD. He had owned his own construction company for 20 years. Cary enjoyed all things outdoors, such as farming, gardening,...
Linda Lovelady
Apr 18, 2017
Linda was born January 12, 1943 in Decatur, Alabama to Auburn and Carrie McKee. She married Elmer Lovelady on October 10, 1959 in Ripley, Tennessee. They moved from Ripley to Chicago, where they spent 24 years before moving to Amarillo in 1982. Linda was a homemaker, and an avid cook who took pride in hosting holiday family dinners at her...
Mary "Marie" Durrett Braboy
Apr 18, 2017
Marie was born at home on June 19, 1925 to Raymond and Margret Durrett. She grew up in the Texas panhandle and graduated from Panhandle High School. She graduated from West Texas State University with a degree in business administration. She married Neil Braboy on May 15, 1947. She was a member of Hillside Christian Church, XYZ Line Dancers, Stephen...
Robert "Bo" Ogle
Apr 17, 2017
Bo was born April 8, 1970 in San Francisco, CA. He has lived in the Amarillo area for many years. He worked in construction and contracting for home builders. He has many friends in Oklahoma, where he worked for some time. In his spare time, Bo loved motorcycling with his dog, MyTy. Survivors include two daughters, Shelbi Farmer and Fantasia...
Jennifer Diane Key
Apr 17, 2017
Jennifer was born in Amarillo, February 13, 1987, to Greg and Diane Key. She attended Western Plateau and Bonham, where she played the flute. She liked sports, playing basketball, softball and soccer. She also attended Amarillo High and Richard Milburn schools. She was a loved daughter, sister and mother. She had attended Amarillo College and enjoyed being there studying and...
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...
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