Obituaries
Edward Morris
Dec 18, 2016
Gene was born on January 6, 1930 in Montague County to Edward and Georgia Morris. He moved to Canyon as a child, where he graduated from Canyon High School. He worked as a truck driver for many years before working for the highway department and settling into his career as a groundskeeper for West Texas A & M University. On...
Pauline Ware
Dec 18, 2016
Pauline was born April 5, 1931 in Pampa to David and Minnie Tice. In 1956, she moved to Amarillo and married Joe Ware. He preceded her in death in 1989. She worked as a CNA at Northwest Texas Hospital, retiring in 1988. Pauline was an active member of Temple Baptist Church. She is survived by one brother, Ralph Tice and...
Sylvia Maria Wilson
Dec 16, 2016
Sylvia was born April 4, 1938 in Littlefield, TX to Garland and Clara Cox. She grew up in Hereford and graduated from Hereford High School in 1956. Sylvia married Obe J. "Pete" Wilson in 1956 and together they raised their five children. They owned Cox Farms Market and operated it as a family for several years. Later, Sylvia sold real...
Pat Gaffney
Dec 14, 2016
Pat was born June 26, 1939 in Altus, OK. She graduated from Altus High School. She moved to Amarillo in 1959. She married Sam Gaffney in 1961 at Amarillo. She worked for GMAC as a clerk for several years, and also at SIC. Pat was a very talented crafter and artist. She loved playing bridge, and enjoyed trout fishing. She...
Harry Wallace Burrier
Dec 14, 2016
Harry was born in Newport News, VA. His father was a military man, so they moved several times. The family moved to Texas in 1955 from France. Harry graduated from Palo Duro High School in 1970 where he had played baseball and football. He worked for Levi Strauss, Bell Helicopter, and Norflet, which later became Winair. Harry loved sports. He...
Barbara Ann Breeding
Dec 13, 2016
Barbara was born on November 19, 1950 in Plainview to Charles and Merlene Breeding. She was raised in Floydada, where she attended Calvary Baptist Church before moving to California, where she spent 5 years before moving to Dallas for many years. She later moved to Lubbock, where she attended Trinity Church. 6 years ago Barbara moved to Amarillo. She worked...
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,...
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