Obituaries
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...
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...
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