Obituaries
Nelloise "Nell" Killion
Dec 24, 2016
Nelloise "Nell" Killion, 82, of Amarillo passed away December 24, 2016 at Amarillo Center for Skilled Care, where she was loved and admired by all. Nell loved God and was a member of the Central Church of Christ. She loved to crochet and was famous for her baby blankets, and crocheted booties. She loved to sing, and played the harmonica...
Jean H. Scott
Dec 24, 2016
Jean was born on August 30, 1925 in Clemscott, OK to Charles and Estella Herrell. She was raised in Oklahoma, where she graduated from Fox High School. In 1943, Jean moved with her mother to Oklahoma City where they both worked for McDonald Douglas Aircraft Company. At War end she married Clarence A. Scott on June 16, 1946 in Duncan,...
Concepcion Mata
Dec 24, 2016
Concepcion was born on July 15, 1955 in San Antonio. She was raised by her parents, Ray and Alice Esparza and Ernest Muniz. She married Tony Mata and was a devoted wife to him for over 31 years. She was a loving and caring mother and a great cook as well. She was generous and would give those in need...
Ila B. Mallow
Dec 24, 2016
Ila was born September 12, 1936 in Floydada to Tressie and D.O. McCracken. She married the love of her life Harold Wayne Mallow in Amarillo December 24, 1953, and together, shared 63 years of marriage. She was an avid arts and crafts enthusiast and belonged to the Arts Unlimited Club. Her specialty was painting, jewelry and crocheting afghans. She also...
Donna Anders
Dec 23, 2016
Donna was born June 23, 1959 in Amarillo. She graduated from Amarillo College in 1992 as a registered nurse. She worked for BSA for most of her career. For the past 15 years, she has worked for Quail Creek Surgical Hospital, formerly Physician's Surgical Hospital. Donna was a very talented crafter. She was a "beadaholic". She loved to travel. She...
Marge Ray
Dec 19, 2016
Marge was born on July 23, 1928 in Throckmorton to C.E. and Helen Watts. She moved to Hereford as a child, where she graduated from Hereford High School. She worked as the secretary for Hereford Avenue Baptist Church for over 11 years, before moving to Amarillo. Here, she worked in retail at Blackburn's Clothing and Hollywood for many years. Marge...
Richard Waldon
Dec 18, 2016
Rick was born Jan. 20, 1972, in Amarillo and raised by his parents, David and Sharon "Tabby" Waldon. He graduated from Palo Duro High School in 1991 before beginning his employment as a machinist for Multiple Systems Inc., where he was employed and had worked for the last 24 years. He met his wife, Kish, in 2005 and together spent...
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...
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