Obituaries
Terry Amburn
Feb 25, 2016
Terry was born February 25, 1950 in Floydada to Elizabeth and Glen Amburn. He had a lifelong career in broadcasting, starting in Tulia at KTUE. He worked for several radio stations in Amarillo including KBUY-KDJW and was a longtime sportscaster for KVII. After a break from broadcasting, he returned to radio in advertising at KGNC. He loved golfing, country music,...
R.W. "Digger" Howard
Feb 23, 2016
Digger was raised in Childress, Texas on a cotton farm. In 1959, he moved to Amarillo Texas where through hard work he eventually began his mechanical construction business known as Howard's Mechanical Co. Inc. Digger married Carolyn Schaffer in Childress Texas in 1963. His love of the sport of team roping led him to the development of the "handicapped number...
Lenora Dale Reeves
Feb 22, 2016
Lenora was born on July 31, 1940 in Dalhart to L.D. and Frances Combs. She was raised in Dalhart, where she attended school and resided until the early 1990's. She married Walter Reeves on December 24, 1958 in Boise City, OK. Lenora was a loving homemaker who enjoyed tending to her flower garden and was known as a social butterfly...
Delphene Fowler
Feb 20, 2016
Delphene was born September 21, 1932 in Quitique, TX to Guss and Opal Gillmore. She was a true Angel, and the most giving, selfless person her family and friends knew. As her grandson stated "My Nanny taught me about Jesus with her actions." Her life can be summed up as Jesus Said in Mark 12:30-31. "Love your god with all...
William "Bowie" Ivie
Feb 19, 2016
Bowie was born Feb. 26, 1976, in Amarillo to Terry and Martha Ivie. He was raised in Amarillo, where he graduated from Highland Park High School in 1995. He married Vickie Musick on Aug. 20, 1999. He and Vickie had been devoted members of Church Alive, where he served as a bass player in the church worship team for more...
Vandalyn "Vandy" Sullivan Bramblett
Feb 19, 2016
Vandalyn "Vandy" Sulivan Bramblett, 55, of Amarillo died Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Memory Gardens Cemetery with Jerald Chadwick officiating. Arrangements are by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Vandalyn was born Nov. 14, 1960, in Amarillo to Ural and Daylenne Sullivan. She was raised in Amarillo, where she graduated from Caprock...
William Blake
Feb 16, 2016
Bill Blake, 72, of Amarillo, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016. The memorial will be at Lifeway Fellowship Friday, February 19, 2016 with Pastor Randy Davis officiating. Local arrangements are by Cox Funeral Directors. Bill was born May 17, 1943 in Amarillo to Erfal and Juanita Blake. He was raised in Amarillo where he graduated from Amarillo High School...
Margaret Larie Mcbroom
Feb 16, 2016
Margaret was born on April 7, 1934 in Glenwood, Ark to Delton and Lallie Mae Moran. She moved to White Deer as a child, where she graduated from White Deer High School in 1952. She then attended Wayland Baptist University as a music major. She married Lowell "Mac" McBroom on September 5, 1953 in Skellytown. He preceded her in death...
James G. King
Feb 16, 2016
James was born January 6, 1934 in Canadian to Callie and St. Elmo Murry King. James graduated from Canadian High School and served his country in the army during the Korean Conflict. James worked for the Santa Fe Railway and retired from BNSF railroad after 46 years. He was sort of a jack-of-all-trades, being able to fix just about anything....
Annette Carpenter
Feb 14, 2016
Hazel Annette Carpenter was born April 11, 1944 to E.J and Hazel Parsons. She later married Billy Carpenter in 1968 here in Amarillo, TX. Annette loved gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of New life Foursquare Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Billy, her parents, and brother Bobby Parsons. She is survived...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Lehre
Feb 13, 2016
Patricia Ann Lehre started her journey April 19, 1950 and received her wings on February 13, 2016. Her final days were spent with family and friends by her side. Her life was full of trials while raising a family of five children. She worked in retail and manufacturing and was active in the LDS church. Her hobbies included crocheting, Afghans...
Wendell Gene Sluder
Feb 12, 2016
Wendell was born on December 12, 1935 in Swisher County to James Samuel and Bennie Franklin Sluder. He was raised in Swisher County and attended school in Happy. He married Janice Chesher on November 27, 1957 Boise City, Oklahoma. He served his country in the United States Army. He was very proud of his service to his country. While in...
Betty Legatha Schuster
Feb 11, 2016
Betty L. Schuster, 62, of Amarillo died February 11, 2016. She was born in Union Town, PA, to John and Legatha Thompson. Betty married Harris T. Schuster Jr., February 26th 1971. She was a devout mother to three children. For 28 years she made a wonderful home for them as they grew into adulthood. The last 15 years of her...
Jace Daniel Ortiz
Feb 10, 2016
Jace Daniel Ortiz was born in Amarillo, TX on May 30, 2008. Jace was a special boy in so many ways and was truly a testament to God's Work. Jace was the best son a parent could ever ask for and we were blessed to have him in our lives. Jace was born with a heart defect that limited our...
Bill G. Hagee
Feb 9, 2016
Bill was born November 7, 1934 in Amarillo to Hazel and Ernest Hagee. He graduated from Amarillo High School and attended Amarillo College. He served his country as 2nd Lieutenant in the National Guard. Bill also served the Amarillo Police Department, as a highly decorated officer, and received "Officer of the Year" awards, twice, and served Potter Co. Sheriff's Office,...
Yvonne Berryhill
Feb 8, 2016
Yvonne was born January 30, 1959, in Amarillo, Texas to Bill and Carolyn Berryhill. Yvonne graduated from West Texas State University in 1981. She had been a lifelong teacher and coach. She inspired and touched many lives throughout her career. She was truly a blessing to those who knew her with her big smile and kind heart. She is survived...
Michael Lockhart "Mike" Martin
Feb 8, 2016
Mike, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was born January 10, 1956 in Amarillo, TX, to Doris and Terry Martin. He grew up in Canyon, T.X. and attended Canyon High School. He later attended Colorado Christian College and West Texas State University. He married Karen Alderson in 1975 and their marriage was blessed with three sons, Charles,...
Fred Wall
Feb 6, 2016
Fred Wall, beloved father and grandfather passed peacefully on February 6, 2016. He was born on November 27, 1948 in Stinnett to Marvin and Genie Wall. He was raised in Stinnett, where he graduated from Stinnett High School in 1966. He then attended Regis University in Denver, CO. Fred was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was known to have...
Donnie A. Boyd
Feb 5, 2016
Mr. Boyd was born Jan. 15, 1932, in Bogalusa, La., to Donnie A. and Doretha Boyd. He joined the Air Force on July 5, 1951. He taught air frame repair at Amarillo Air Base for three years and nine months. He decided to stay in Amarillo and attended Amarillo College and graduated from West Texas State College. He married Lera...
Ellen Lenore Riddell
Feb 5, 2016
Ellen was born on July 31, 1918 in Kellogg, Idaho. She was raised in Prosser, Washington. Ellen married Al Riddell in January of 1987. She enjoyed being outdoors working in her garden in her free time. Preceded in death by her Daughter, Rose Charlene Altig. She is survived by her husband, Al Riddell of Amarillo; her grandchildren, Richard Alan Riddell...
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