Obituaries
Tom Vinton
Dec 12, 2016
Tom was born in Rockdale, Texas. He graduated from Milano High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. He moved to Amarillo in 1963. He married Joan Hagler in 1982 at Clovis, NM. Tom worked for Southwestern Portland Cement Co. for over 20 years. He then went to work for J. Lee Milligan Construction. He was also employed at...
E. Duane Byars
Dec 12, 2016
Duane was born August 22, 1928, to Lloyd and Irmadene (Durrett) Byars in Hall County, Texas. He graduated with a bachelor's degree from McMurray University and went on to serve the U.S. Air Force as a bush pilot in Alaska. From there he embarked on a career that spanned numerous contributions to his community including as a business owner, dry...
Pamela Goodwin Schwartz
Dec 8, 2016
Celebration of Life Service will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the Fraternal Order of Police, located at 4819 TX-136 in Amarillo. Pamela was born on March 16, 1954 in Amarillo to Bob and Valerie Carter. She was raised in Amarillo, where she graduated from Caprock High School. She began her employment at the Potter County Clerk's office before obtaining...
Dessie Laverne Simpson
Dec 8, 2016
Dessie was born in Lubbock. She graduated from Dunbar High School. She moved to Amarillo in 1994. She worked for Sitel, Advo, and most recently AIG. Dessie was introduced to Jesus at an early age. She had a firm belief in God. This belief guided her through life, helping her to obtain great achievements. Her two children were a driving...
Emma S. Barham
Dec 5, 2016
Emma was born August 20, 1920 in Grand Island, NE, to Emma and William Krause. She married Murray Barham in Amarillo in 1949 and together shared over 30 years of marriage until he predeceased her in 1981. She was also predeceased by a daughter, Christine Barham. Emma was a life time member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was florist, and...
Billy Jack Jacob
Dec 4, 2016
Billy Jack Jacob went home to be with his Lord on December 4, 2016. Billy Jack was born in Wellington. He graduated from Amarillo High School and attended Amarillo College. He married Grady Anne Donnell on November 22, 1951 in New Mexico. Billy Jack worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone, which later became AT&T, for 40 years. He was preceded in...
Joyce Sapp-Boss
Dec 3, 2016
Joyce was born on August 25, 1955 to Jack and Helen Swetman. She was raised in Amarillo, where she attended Christian Lighthouse Church for many years as she was able. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially with friends and family at her lake house. Joyce was a Christian and loved the Lord with all of her heart. She was known...
James "Ken" Haddock
Dec 3, 2016
"True Story": Ken was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Johnny and Beulah Haddock. He married Mary Hagler on December 18, 1960 in Tucumcari, NM. They moved to Amarillo in 1961. Ken was a well-known mechanic. He started working for Standard Oil Company in the early 1960's. He later owned several full-service stations including Texaco, Conoco, Shell, and Exxon. Ken enjoyed...
Sharon Crowley Carman
Dec 2, 2016
Sharon was born May 23, 1941 in Borger, to Lois and Frank Crowley. She married Wayland Carman in 1966 and together, they enjoyed being in each other's company, until he predeceased her. She was retired from the Texas State Teachers Association, where she spent her last ten years in Houston. She was an avid fan of the Dallas Stars and...
Lizzie Titues
Nov 30, 2016
Lizzie was born in Emhouse, Texas. She lived most of her adult life in Lubbock. She worked as a certified nurse's aide, and also as a cook. She has lived in Amarillo for the past 13 years. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Khaznadar and BSA Hospice of the Southwest. Survivors include one son, Freddie Earl...
Marian Ohlson Murdock
Nov 27, 2016
Marian was born September 22, 1922, in Grand Island, Nebr., to Paul & Blanche Ohlson. She was raised in Nebraska and graduated from Grand Island Senior High School in 1940. During her teenage years, she worked as popcorn girl at the Grand Theatre in town. Marian did secretarial work at Cornhusker Ordnance Plant in Grand Island during the war years....
David "Ssonny" Dudley
Nov 25, 2016
David was born on October 19, 1949 in Amarillo to Billy and Nina Dudley. He was raised in Amarillo, before moving to Houston, where he spent 6 years. In 1974, he moved back to Amarillo, where he later married Rosie Book on October 2, 1993. She preceded him in death on December 1, 2011. David owned and operated Specialty Services...
Betty Mccarthy
Nov 25, 2016
Betty was born on November 14, 1925 in Plainview to Leo and Bessie Splawn. She was raised in Slaton before moving to Amarillo, where she graduated high school. Betty married Lee Patrick McCarthy on July 25, 1968 in Hale, TX. He preceded her in death in August on 2008. Betty devoted her life to taking care of her family. She...
Shirley Hearn Kyle
Nov 23, 2016
Shirley was born in Perryton to Margaret and Emil Hearn. She graduated from Perryton High School and attended West Texas State College. Shirley worked for First National Bank in Wheeler. After moving to Amarillo in 1974, she worked as a receptionist at Dr. Posey's dermatology office. She then was assistant manager at Wellington Manor Apartments, where she met her husband,...
Deloyd Mcgehee
Nov 17, 2016
DeLoyd was born September 13, 1930 in rural Seminole, OK to Carl and Myrtle McGehee. He graduated from Strother High School. He married Lolamae Pruitt on February 5, 1951. He served in the Oklahoma National Guard from 1951-1952. Afterwards, he and Lolamae moved to Stinnett. DeLoyd went to work for Phillips Petroleum in 1952, and worked there for 20 years....
Nancy Fichtler
Nov 15, 2016
Nancy was born June 6, 1953 in Amarillo to Jo and James Besse. She was an avid fan of the Texas Rangers, the University of Texas and the Dallas Cowboys, but not Romo. She also loved her grandchildren, her friends and her baby girl, Mollie, as well as cooking, fishing and golf. She was a tough lady with a heart...
Garry Hall Boyer
Nov 15, 2016
Garry was born June 4, 1933 in Graham, Texas to Barton and Madeline Boyer. He grew up in Borger, graduating from Borger High School in 1950. After graduation, he married Fredia Landers in 1951. He then attended Texas Tech University, where he was a fullback on the TT football team. He played in two bowl games during his tenure at...
Clarence Seymour
Nov 14, 2016
Clarence was born August 13, 1926 in Plainview to Reba and Albert Seymour. He served his country during World War II, earning many medals and commendations. He was very much a racing enthusiast. He loved car racing and motorcycles, even riding enduros till he was 78 years old. He was a master mechanic, a Ford man and enjoyed building hot...
Keagan, Ricky And Audrianna Stone
Nov 10, 2016
Ricky Michael Ray Stone, better known as "Big R" to his family, was born on July 7, 2008 in Amarillo to Rick and Michelle Stone. He was currently a 1st grader at Rolling Hills Elementary, where he had many friends he loved. He was known to be a gentle, mild-mannered gentleman and had the sweetest smile and beautiful red hair....
Manuel Jones, Iii
Nov 10, 2016
Manuel was born on March 25, 1967 in Lockney to Manuel Jr. and Ester Jones. He enjoyed being outdoors, riding his bike in his community. He is survived by his sisters, Vicki Jones-Jenkins and husband Wesley of Chicago and Aleta Jones of Amarillo and 7 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Shawn and Brandon...
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