Obituaries
William P. (Bill) Mckee Jr.
Apr 6, 2016
Bill was born in Ralls, Texas on July 18, 1928 to W.P. and Mary McKee. He graduated from Texas Tech as a petroleum engineer. He married Wistie on May 29, 1950 and they had five children. In 1953, Bill began working for Pioneer Natural Gas Company (aka Energas, Atmos) and retired in 1988. Bill & Wistie spent as much time...
David Christopher Lewis
Apr 2, 2016
David was born on November 16, 1981 in Thousand Oaks, CA to Phillip and Nancy Lewis. He was raised in Moorpark, CA, where he graduated from high school in 2001. He eagerly enlisted in the United States Marine Corp following high school in 2001. He proudly served two tours in Iraq before his honorable discharge in 2010. Upon his release...
Laverne Juanice Rucker Hood
Mar 30, 2016
Laverne went home to be with the Lord on March 30, 2016. Laverne was surrounded by members of her loving family. Laverne was born to Grover Emmett and Alice Elizabeth (Sharp) Rucker on February 5, 1921 in Beggs, Oklahoma, raised in east Texas, and lived in Amarillo for over 60 years. Laverne graduated from Grand Saline High School in 1937...
Deanna Leona Thrash
Mar 29, 2016
Deanna was born on November 7, 1938 in Matoon, Illinois to Velma and Bill Denning. They rushed her back to Oklahoma as soon as possible. On February 9, 1956, she married David M. Thrash and they celebrated their 60th anniversary this year. Deanna worked as an executive secretary at Suite 600, retiring in 1986. She is survived by her husband,...
Kathy Stanley
Mar 29, 2016
Barbara Kathryn Stanley, 80, breathed her last breath on earth and her first breath in heaven at about 4:40 p.m. on March 29, 2016 with her family gathered at BSA Hospital. Kathy, as she was affectionately called, was born in San Antonio, Texas on December 4, 1935 and spent much of her childhood in Stamford, Texas. She graduated from Abilene...
Gene Robertson
Mar 25, 2016
Gene was born in Lubbock on April 21, 1930 to Acie and Grace Hermon. He was raised in California. After graduating High School he proudly served in the United States Navy. On January 1, 1957 he married LaVaughn Vickery in Andrews. Gene worked in the oil field and at a G.M. Plant before moving to Amarillo in 1972. After moving...
Kim Cawthon
Mar 25, 2016
AMARILLO - Wyman "Kim" Cawthon, 63, died Friday, March 25, 2016 at his home in Amarillo. Services will be at 10:00 Wednesday at Paramount Baptist Church. Burial will be in Happy Cemetery in Happy. Arrangements are by Cox Funeral Directors of Amarillo. Kim Cawthon was born November 3, 1952 in Childress, Texas. He married Brenda April 2, 2005. As was...
Jim Caviness
Mar 24, 2016
Jim was born in Lubbock, Texas, on January of 1950. In '51 the family moved to Plainview, Texas where he graduated from Plainview High School in '68. In 1972, Jim married Barbara Burch and in '73 he went to work for Southwestern Public Service Company. Jim was transferred with SPS to Amarillo in October 1980 and retired in May of...
Elizabeth Ann Lafaver
Mar 23, 2016
Elizabeth Ann was born in Rusk, Texas on September 26, 1937 to Reid and Elizabeth Jones. Her dad was County Commissioner at Rusk and her mother was a homemaker. Elizabeth Ann attended college in Houston and earned a degree as a Registered Nurse from Lillie Jollie School of Nursing. She practiced her profession in Jacksonville, Texas until, she met her...
Dave Edwin Hutson
Mar 22, 2016
Dave Edwin Hutson passed from this life on March 22, 2016 in Amarillo, Texas after a lengthy illness. He was 90 years old. Dave was born in Montague County on November 13, 1925 to Taylor and Martha Hutson. The youngest of 12 siblings, he always told people he was "the seventh son of a seventh son, born on Friday the...
Cleo Laverne Dysart Mcpherson Holcomb
Mar 21, 2016
Cleo Laverne Dysart-McPherson-Holcomb was born in Mobeetie, Texas on October 1, 1918. A lifelong resident of the Texas Panhandle she was a real high plains woman who was loved and admired by her family and friends throughout life. Truly part of the Greatest Generation, she grew up on a farm in Mobeetie, Texas, lived through the Texas Dust Bowl, WWII...
Billie Jean Gann
Mar 21, 2016
Billie Jean was born in Abilene TX. on December 12, 1928. She recieved a Bachelor's degree from Hardin Simmons, and a Masters Degree from McMurry. Billie was an Elementary school teacher for many years, mainly in Amarillo. For twenty years Jean was a co-owner and a teacher at The Little Red Schoolhouse with her beloved friend Patricia Pipkin. She was...
Terry Box
Mar 18, 2016
Terry was born Sept. 28, 1956, in Tulia to J.C. and Christine Box. He was raised in Hart, where he graduated from high school in 1974. He later moved to Amarillo, where he worked in the truck driving business for more than 30 years. He then worked as a pharmaceutical courier for more than seven years. He married Mari Shaw,...
David Mottino
Mar 16, 2016
David was born March 25, 1953 in Oakland, CA to David and Phyllis Roberts. He attended Ganesha High School in Pomona, CA and then- attended college in Amarillo, TX. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he proudly served until his honorable discharge. He lived in Oregon for 6 years after which, he moved to Diamond Bar,...
Evila V. Deleon
Mar 13, 2016
Evila passed away on March 13, 2016 in her home surrounded by her family. She always loved to work and enjoyed travelling. She was a strong woman, and was the foundation of her family. She was loved and cherished by all who knew her, and will be greatly missed. Evila is survived by her nine children, Reynaldo DeLeon, Rosa I....
Connie J. Doggett
Mar 11, 2016
Connie was born May 28, 1951 to Oliver and Celia Doggett in Homer, LA. She was very involved in church and loved Christ, she enjoyed music, and visiting with her friends. Most importantly was spending time with her grandchildren whom she loved very much. Service Schedule Memorial Service Bell Avenue Baptist Church 5211 S. Bell Street Amarillo, TX 79109 Monday,...
David L. Kendall
Mar 11, 2016
David was born August 16, 1949 in Mora, Minnesota, to Esther and Ray Kendall. He served his country in the Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He loved golfing, grilling and traveling. He is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Stacie Kendall, sister, Lois Bybee and two brothers, Bud and Ray Kendall. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer...
Carlton Downs
Mar 10, 2016
Carlton was born August 29, 1927 in Panhandle to Eula and Russell Downs. He was born in Panhandle and raised in Borger. He served his country during WWII in the army. Carlton is preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Eula Downs; a son, Ricky Allen Downs, brother, Wallace R. Downs, and an infant brother, James H. Downs. He...
Dale Williamson
Mar 10, 2016
Dale was born on April 5, 1931 in Iraan to Charles Ersel "Shorty" and Velma Derotha Williamson. He attended school in Iraan and McCamey. He received a four year scholarship through the navy to the University of Mississippi where he earned a BS degree in Civil Engineering. Dale served three years active duty in the navy as an engineering officer...
Tony Molloy
Mar 10, 2016
Tony was born December 29, 1941 in Memphis, to Billie Fae and Alvin William Molloy. He was raised in Lakeview and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1960. He had many jobs in his life including, over 25 years of farming and ranching in Lakeview, selling heavy equipment 15 years, and most recently selling real estate. He, at one time,...
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