Obituaries

Gordon  "Gordie" Carroll

Gordon "Gordie" Carroll

Sep 28, 2016

Gordie was born on July 25, 1942 in Amarillo to W.J. and Lois Carroll. He attended school in Amarillo before his honorable service in the United States Army. He married his best friend, Sudie Trevathan in 1965 in Amarillo. They lived in Garland for seven years before returning to Amarillo. She preceded him in death on May 2, 2009. He...

Cyndy Bailey

Cyndy Bailey

Sep 26, 2016

Cyndy was born in Amarillo to Stanley and Virginia Bailey. She lived in Amarillo her whole life. She attended Canyon High School, and then TSTI for 2 years. She was a member of Mescalero Baptist Church. She worked for Ben E. Keith for over 10 years. Cyndy enjoyed many outdoor activities, such as hunting, fishing, and camping. She was passionate...

Robert  L. Mcclendon

Robert L. Mcclendon

Sep 26, 2016

Robert Leroy McClendon lll, also known as Bobby in his younger years and Angus in the piping world died unexpectedly on September 29 in North Carolina. He was born Aug. 2, 1989 in Albuquerque NM to Bob, Cheryl and sister Jessi. He went to Ascension Academy and later studied at WTAMU. He entered the Marines at age 18 and proudly...

Daniel Carreon

Daniel Carreon

Sep 22, 2016

Daniel was born on November 28, 1965 in Lompoc, CA to Ricardo Sr. and Margarita Carreon. He graduated from Fort Stockton High School before joining the United States Army, where he proudly served until his honorable discharge after 3 years of service. He attended Sul Ross University and was currently furthering his education at Wayland Baptist University. He worked for...

Richard  "Rick" Gaskill,  Sr.

Richard "Rick" Gaskill, Sr.

Sep 19, 2016

Rick was born in Independence, Kansas on December 3, 1947to Dorothy and Lebert Gaskill. He married Linda Gray in Tucumcari, NM in 1966. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed watching the Texas Rangers. He loved his grandchildren more than anything and spending time with them was all that mattered. He is preceded in death by his parents and several...

Ruby  Lee Albert

Ruby Lee Albert

Sep 18, 2016

Ms. Ruby Lee Albert was born January 24, 1960 in Littlefield to Roy and Johnnie Mae Albert. In 1975, she moved to Amarillo. Ruby worked as a certified nursing assistant for over 30 years. She looked forward to going to work at Kirkland Court to be with her co-workers and residents. They held a very special place in her heart....

Russell Martin

Russell Martin

Sep 17, 2016

Russell was born December 15, 1950 in Altus, OK to Roy and Vera Martin. The family moved to Amarillo in 1961. He graduated from Caprock High School. Russell proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for 4 years. He was self-employed in construction for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Robert Lee...

Derek  "Tanner" Mumy

Derek "Tanner" Mumy

Sep 16, 2016

Tanner was born June 29, 1993 in Amarillo to Timothy Scott Whitten and Joni Kaye Mumy. He was a simple man with a big heart and a terrific smile. He was very giving and very much loved by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Delores Whitten and Charles and Norma Mumy. He...

Ethel  "Pearline" Harris

Ethel "Pearline" Harris

Sep 15, 2016

Pearline was born on September 6, 1936 in Selman, OK to Fred and Ilene Shuyler. She married Wilbur Harris on September 18, 1954. She worked as a school secretary and served on the school board in Adrian. There, she also served as the Justice of the Peace for 17 years. They moved to Amarillo in 1977, where Pearline worked as...

Lora Roberts

Lora Roberts

Sep 15, 2016

Lora was born in Pampa, and grew up in Wellington. The family moved to Amarillo her sophomore year in high school. She graduated from Tascosa High School. She married Larry Roberts, Sr. in 1973. He preceded her in death in 2014. "Lollipop", as many people knew her, was a loving mother and Nanny. She was a friend to everyone she...

Cindy Crawford

Cindy Crawford

Sep 14, 2016

Cindy was born August 1, 1961 in Odessa to William and Virginia Burt. The family moved to Amarillo when she was a baby. She graduated from Amarillo High School in 1979. She earned her Bachelor Degree in Business Education in 1985 from West Texas State University. Cindy was a concert pianist. She ran a large piano studio for 15 years....

Sandy Chantharaj

Sandy Chantharaj

Sep 14, 2016

Sandy Chantharaj, 56, passed away peacefully at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Sandy is the daughter of Kom & Noumek Thipsipasom. In 1978, Sandy married Sathien Chantharaj and they had three children together. Sandy worked tirelessly and selflessly to provide the best upbringing for her children. She effortlessly showed through example that a strong work ethic and...

Patrick  "Tim" Mohler

Patrick "Tim" Mohler

Sep 12, 2016

Tim was born January 9, 1966 in Logansport, Indiana to George and Bonnie Mohler. He was a teacher by trade and loved shaping minds of the students he taught. He was always willing to help out, no matter what the situation. He liked to travel and enjoyed life to the fullest. He was an avid Madonna fan, intrigued by the...

Ross  Alan Flowers

Ross Alan Flowers

Sep 12, 2016

Ross was born December 13, 1963 in Amarillo to E. Ross and Linda Flowers. The family moved to Dumas when Ross was 6 years old. He graduated from Dumas High School in 1983. After high school, he went on to attend Amarillo College. He married Krista Pflug in Dumas in 1991. Ross joined Thermo King in 1983 where he worked...

Wesley  Joe Thurston

Wesley Joe Thurston

Sep 11, 2016

Wesley was born November 27, 1967 in Amarillo to John and Doris Thurston. He has lived in Amarillo all his life. Wesley cared for his mother and grandmother. He loved animals, including dogs and even feral cats in the neighborhood. He enjoyed fishing and watching movies. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include two brothers, Tim Thurston...

Tommy  Edward Phillips

Tommy Edward Phillips

Sep 9, 2016

Tommy was born on August 21, 1946 in Pampa to Edward and Elizabeth Phillips. He was raised in Dumas, where he met and married his wife, Julia on November 30, 1962. She preceded him in death in 2008. They moved to Amarillo around 1970 and Tommy began employment with Assarco. He then was employed with Triangle Ditching for many years...

Gary  Roger Jones

Gary Roger Jones

Sep 8, 2016

Gary Roger Jones, 81, the seventh child of Benjamin Robert and Zeddie Jones ascended to heaven on 8th of September, 2016. Gary was a Marine Corp veteran. That, and his Golden Gloves boxing successes eventually led to a career with the U.S. Department of Justice. His career as a Special Agent with the F.B.I. was recognized by the Director as...

Kris Wilson

Kris Wilson

Sep 7, 2016

Kris was born on April 20, 1978 in Portales, N.M. He was raised throughout Texas by his parents, Earnest and Cheri Wilson. Kris graduated high school from Tolar High School in 1996. He then attended South Plains College in Levelland, where he received his Associate's Degree in Animal Science. Kris went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science...

Ernest Schaub

Ernest Schaub

Sep 6, 2016

Ernest was born on May 18, 1936 in Wheeler County on Sweetwater Creek to Ernest and Leona Schaub. He was delivered by his aunt, Florence Billingsley. He grew up on a farm near Dozier. He joined the Army National Guard in 1954, before he graduated from high school. He served honorably for 10 years. During his high school years, he...

Vanessa  Gibson Salinas

Vanessa Gibson Salinas

Sep 5, 2016

Vanessa was born October 27, 1979 in Amarillo. She was an elementary bilingual educator and loved all her students. She was very passionate about animal rescue. She was never one to meet a stranger and always had a smile. She is survived by her husband Luis Salinas Ortiz; her children, Jordan Gibson, Fernando and Alexa Salinas; her mother, June Gibson;...