Obituaries
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...
Michelle Marie Stone
Nov 10, 2016
Michelle was born in Canyon and grew up in Amarillo and Eagle Nest. She married Rick Stone on November 22, 2009 in Amarillo. She earned her Associate degree in nursing from Amarillo College. She had worked as an RN at BSA for over a year. She enjoyed shopping, especially at Walmart. She loved spending time with her family very much,...
Gladys Horne
Nov 9, 2016
Pauline was born on July 24, 1922 in Alma, TX to Cosie Day. She was raised in Alan Reed, graduating from McLean High School. Pauline then married W.M. Goodnight. He preceded her in death in 1944. , She began her pursuit of a career in nursing in 1959, working as a nurse in Littlefield and Clovis, NM before moving to...
Jerry Turk
Nov 6, 2016
Jerry Turk, 74, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, Nov 6, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Jerry was born August 21, 1942 in Red River County, Texas to Tracy and Lucille Turk. He graduated from Childress High School. Jerry and his wife Dana married on August 31, 1973 in Childress. Jerry worked in auto sales for more 45...
Lola Faye Ritchie
Nov 5, 2016
Lola Faye Ritchie, 65, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016. Lola was born on December 31, 1950 to Charlene Laverne Rasco in Wellington, Texas. On April 1, 1966 (no fooling) she married James Edward Ritchie at the home of Kenneth & Gladys Clark in Amarillo. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jim Ritchie; one son, Russell Ritchie...
Allene Sims
Nov 5, 2016
Allene Sims, 94, passed away in San Antonio on November 5, 2016. Allene was born in Cave City, Arkansas. She grew up in Abbott, Texas, graduating from Abbott High School. She married Les Sims in 1942. Allene and Les lived in Memphis for over 50 years, where they owned and operated Sims Dept. Store. Later, they traveled in their RV...
Buddy Bobbitt
Nov 4, 2016
Buddy was born March 21, 1938 in Clarendon to Hardy and Nadine Bobbitt. He graduated from Clarendon High School. He married Barbara Vinson in 1965 at Clarendon. She preceded him in death in January of this year. Buddy and Barbara moved to Dalhart in 1969, and then to Memphis in 1979. Buddy worked for GTE as a mechanic. He was...
Pat Virden
Nov 3, 2016
Pat was born May 6, 1930 in Amarillo to Pearl and Guy Virden and graduated from Amarillo High in 1949. He married Dorothy McLaughlin in Amarillo in 1949 and together, they celebrated over 67 years. He worked for BNSF Railroad for forty years, retiring in 1990 and was a member of Hillside Christian Church. A talented musician, he played piano...
Jan "Queenie" Thompson
Nov 2, 2016
After a courageous battle with ovarian cancer, Jan went home to be with our Lord and Savior on November 2, 2016. Her family and friends rejoice that she is finally pain free and in the arms of the God who sustained her during her fight with cancer. She wanted to send out a heartfelt thank you to all of you...
Howard "Loye" Sanders
Nov 1, 2016
Loye was born May 28, 1929 in Coleman to Hugh and Birdie Sanders. He graduated from Coleman High School. He moved to Amarillo after high school. He married Ruth Savenko on December 20, 1963. Loye worked for Texas Coffin Co. for over 30 years. He was a carpenter, as well as a very talented musician. He enjoyed playing guitar and...
Charlie Fincher
Oct 31, 2016
Charlie was born August 12, 1933 in Tulia to Arb and Julia Fincher. He grew up in Adrian until age 10, when the family moved to Amarillo. He married Melba Williams on December 22, 1951 at Buchanan St. Baptist Church in Amarillo. Charlie went to work for Colorado Interstate Gas Co. in 1955, and worked there for 39 years, until...
Sarah Renee Hoffpauir
Oct 25, 2016
Sarah Renee Hoffpauir was born February 29, 1996 in Enid, Oklahoma and left us on October 25, 2016. As special as her birthday, she was born on Leap Year day in Enid, Oklahoma to Brian and Deborah Hoffpauir, starting her life in the same way that she lived it: uniquely, and on her own terms. She moved to Amarillo in...
Betty J. Chaplain Lacko
Oct 23, 2016
To all who knew her, she was a wonderful woman, mother, sister and friend. She loved hummingbirds and planting beautiful flowers. Anyone who needed help received it from her. Betty met her lifelong friend and love, John "Mickey" Lacko. They were forever joined in marriage and their family was started with the births of John and Michelle. Betty's ashes will...
Michael Angelo Ramirez
Oct 23, 2016
Michael, known as Angelo to his family, was born on November 6, 1999 in Tucson, AZ. He moved to Amarillo as a child, where he attended Ridgecrest Elementary, Bonham Middle School and was currently a junior at Tascosa High School. Throughout his childhood, Michael played football in middle school and was a wrestler at Tascosa High School. He enjoyed running,...
Hunter Dante Cortesi
Oct 20, 2016
Hunter Dante Cortesi, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, died on October 20, 2016. Hunter was born on March 5, 1997 in Amarillo, Texas to Bobby Cortesi and Tracy Hendricks-Cortesi. He graduated from Amarillo High School in 2015 and was set to enroll at Amarillo College this coming spring. During his gap year, Hunter spent time honing professional skills in...
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