Obituaries
Randall Scott Stambaugh
Jul 27, 2016
Randall Stambaugh was born January 21, 1976 to Judy and Randy Stambaugh in Duluth, Minnesota. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed many fun filled nights camping. Randall was a Harley man and a Hot Rod enthusiast. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Randall is preceded in death by both sets of grandparents; and his uncle,...
George Edward Austin
Jul 26, 2016
George's sunrise was April 27, 1931 in Chicago, IL. His parents were Edward Allen and Hazel Gertrude Austin. He graduated from Carver High School in Amarillo. He also attended Huston Tillotson College in Austin. He was raised by his aunts, and had a kind and loving spirit. He was a real people person that was slow to anger. He worked...
Colleen J. Fulton
Jul 26, 2016
Colleen was born July 5, 1935 to Ruth and Forrest B. Dykes. During her life she led a successful career as a Real Estate Agent, creating lease agreements still used in the industry today. She later worked as a mobile home salesperson and belonged to the Million Dollar Club. Colleen was the first woman to run for public office in...
Donna June Hill Martellaro
Jul 25, 2016
Donna was born June 19, 1952 in El Paso, to Donald Hill, Sr. and Merlinda Dora Ruiz Hill. Donna was a colorful person with a bubbly demeanor. She loved painting ceramics, anything tie-dyed, the Tazmanian devil and purple was her color. She was also an avid Elvis Presley fan with many of his collectibles. Her grandchildren held a special place...
Allen L. Winters
Jul 24, 2016
Allen was born on November 24, 1932 in Amarillo to Leonard and Martha Winters. He was raised on their family farm in Randall County, graduating from Canyon High School. He then enlisted in the United States Army, where he worked as a Military Police until his honorable discharge in 1954. Allen was a 4th generation farmer, farming and ranching in...
Mark Alan Young
Jul 24, 2016
Mark was born on May 21, 1964 in Fort Rucker, Alabama to Jim and Linda Young. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in Lawton, OK in 1982 before moving to Amarillo in 1989. Here, he obtained his Associate's Degree in Aircraft Maintenance and worked for Howell Sand and Gravel prior to his employment with Beaver Express, where he currently worked...
Arvis L. Stewart
Jul 23, 2016
Arvis L. Stewart passed away on July 23rd, 2016. The oldest of three sons, he was born in Turkey, Texas on October 29, 1939, to Arthur Lee Stewart and Louise Thompson Stewart (affectionately known as 'Tiny'). When he was 8 years old his family moved to Amarillo where he grew up. He graduated from Texas Technological College in Lubbock, Texas...
Donovan Armani Jimenez Ortiz
Jul 23, 2016
Donovan was born on October 21, 2013 in Amarillo to Matthew Jimenez and Tori Ortiz. He was outgoing and social, always sharing smiles, love and greetings to his family and friends. Donovan was sweet and loving and had the softest, sweetest voice. He enjoyed riding motorcycles with his "Papa" and was never afraid to try new things. His family will...
Kiyoko H. Aigaki
Jul 22, 2016
Kiyoko was born on November 17 1920 in Los Angeles, CA. She married Henry Aigaki in 1946. They moved to Olton in 1953, where Kiyoko was a devoted farmer's wife. She enjoyed gardening and reading as well as making pottery and ceramics. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Mary Aigaki of Amarillo and Barbara Aigaki of Alvarado; son, David...
D.A. "Doc" "Ricochet Griffith
Jul 21, 2016
Mr. Griffith was born in the country in the family home near Pampa on August 22, 1928 to Dr. C.A. and Ethyl Griffith. He was raised in hale Center. He married Nadine King on May 26, 1946 in Lockney. They moved to Panhandle in 1951 and made it their home until moving to Amarillo in 1970. Mr. Griffith worked in...
Bobby Bernius
Jul 17, 2016
Bobby was born on August 18, 1963 Low Point, IL to Robert and Lucy Bernius. Bobby was a life-long Steelers fan. He loved the outdoors, shooting guns, and just being at the lake. He was a friend to all, and a loving son, brother, and uncle. Bobby would help anyone he could, stranger or not. He loved to cook, play...
Jerry Seitz
Jul 17, 2016
Gerald Lee "Jerry" Seitz Jr. was born on July 21, 1956 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Gerald and Nadine Seitz. He was a lifelong resident of Amarillo where he attended Tascosa High School as well as Amarillo College. Jerry married the love of his life, Denise Rarick on June 7, 1974 in Tucumcari, New Mexico. He worked for many years with...
Kay Pafford Chester
Jul 16, 2016
Kay was born August 18, 1942 to Hermon C. Pafford and Mary Ledbetter Pafford. She graduated from Claude High School in 1961. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from West Texas State University. She was a wonderful teacher for 30 years, most of which were at Forest Hill Elementary School in Amarillo. She married Bob Chester...
Jean Rawlins Warren
Jul 15, 2016
Jean was born in Wildorado. She graduated from Plainview High School, then earned a business certificate at Tippert's Business College. She worked at Texas Instruments. She married James Junior Rawlins in 1950. He preceded her in death in 1995. She married Billy G. Warren in 1998. Jean adored her grandchildren. She was an avid reader and read the bible daily....
Kaison The Kha Ford
Jul 13, 2016
Kaison was born June 20, 2016 to Nicole Pham and Brandon Ford. Although he was only with us a short time, he touched many hearts. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Marvin Hood, and his great-uncle, Tran Minh Khai. Survivors include his parents; a brother, Traidon Ford; his grandparents, Mo Pham and Van Tram of Amarillo, and Retha...
Tammy Aguilar
Jul 13, 2016
Tammy was born in Plainview, and grew up in Amarillo. She graduated from Tascosa High School. She earned her Associate Degree in 2002 at Academy of Professional Careers. She worked at Amarillo Family Physicians as a medical assistant. Tammy fought Lupus for 15 years. Although, she was ill, she always kept her spirits up. She adored her two dogs, Blueberry...
David Lee Wilson
Jul 10, 2016
David Lee Wilson was born July 14, 1953 in Barnesville, OH. He married Debra Betts in 1979 in Bethesda, OH. They moved to Texas in 1982. David was a mechanic and had been working as a contractor at the Phillips Refinery in Borger. David loved camping and fishing. He was a loving father and a beloved husband. David loved people...
Jack Dwight Lowe
Jul 10, 2016
Jack was born November 29, 1926 in Erick, Oklahoma to Maggie and Carrie Lowe. He served his country in the army during the Korean Conflict and was of the Church of Christ faith. He spent most of his life in Borger, where he was a machinist with Phillips Petroleum for 38 years. He was a mason and a member of...
Carolyn Faye Turner Bailey
Jul 10, 2016
Carolyn was born on January 7, 1947 in Plainview to Garland and Mildred Turner. She was raised in the Amarillo-Canyon area, graduating from Palo Duro High School. Carolyn married Dan Bailey in Amarillo. He preceded her in death in 2009. She worked as a secretary, most recently at Texas Tech University Health Services. She enjoyed traveling and antiquing, as well...
Johnny Wayne Worley
Jul 9, 2016
Johnny was born May 5, 1941 in Gordon, Texas to David and Wanda Worley. He moved to the Amarillo area in 1958. In 1962, he married Lorene Reed. She preceded him in death in 1997. He married Sharon in 1998. She preceded him in death in 2012. Johnny worked as a short-haul truck driver. He owned his own truck and...
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