Obituaries
Doris "Nanny" Ann Branum
May 1, 2017
Doris was born on July 7, 1945 in Ben Franklin to Doris and Lorene Branum. She enjoyed watching old movies in her free time, especially John Wayne movies. She was also an Elvis Presley Fan. Doris was a recovering alcoholic and a big part of her life was spent helping others through the recovery process as well as surrounding herself...
Carol Ann Roberson
May 1, 2017
Carol was born on June 29, 1952 in Amarillo to Bill and Betty Young. She was raised in Amarillo, graduating from Tascosa High School in 1970. She married Steve Roberson on June 7, 1972 in Amarillo. Carol devoted her life to being a wife and a mother and caring for her family. She stayed home with her 2 daughters and...
Charles Leo Lauhoff
Apr 28, 2017
Charles was born to Lewis and Hazel Lauhoff in Sundown on May 2, 1936. He married his wife, Carolyn Lauhoff on November 24, 1974. He was a United States Army Veteran, a race horse owner, farmer and the owner of S&L Drilling. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Lauhoff of Amarillo; children, Edward Lauhoff, David Lauhoff, Elizabeth Ironmonger and...
Hazel Lois Gwin
Apr 27, 2017
Hazel Lois Gwin, 90 year-old long-time resident of Amarillo, and more recently, Woodward, Okla., died April 27, 2017, in Amarillo. Hazel was born Feb. 25, 1927, in Cowgill, Mo., to Johnson and Nannie Ferkins Trusty. She grew up on a farm near Hamilton, Mo., graduating New York High School in 1944. While in high school, she worked in Kansas City...
Sandra Lee Vandivere
Apr 26, 2017
Sandy was born on October 22, 1955 in Marion, Indiana to Karl and Martha King. She was raised in Indiana, graduating Blackford High School in Hartford City, IN in 1974. She moved to Texas in 1982, settling in Amarillo in 1984. Sandra worked at Baptist St. Anthony's Hospital in the cafeteria for over 15 years, before joining her husband Stan...
Lorene Eudy
Apr 24, 2017
Lorene was born July 20, 1931 in Fannin County to Willie and Elmer Langham. She liked to travel, quilt, crochet and was blessed with the gift of gab, never meeting a stranger. She loved spending her time with her grandchildren and family and anything Elvis. She is preceded in death by a son, Larry Eudy. She is survived by her...
Diane Degrassi Steed
Apr 22, 2017
Diane was born January 27, 1943 in Amarillo, Texas to Bonita & Thomas Wayne DeGrassi. She attended Wolflin and SF Austin schools and graduated from Amarillo High in 1961. She graduated from TCU in 1965 and later obtained a master's degree from WTSU. She taught school in Amarillo for a few years before marrying Charles Steed in 1972. After marriage,...
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,...
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