Obituaries

Jim "The Nutman" Tiffee

Jim "The Nutman" Tiffee

Nov 18, 2015

Jim was born on June 27, 1953 in Amarillo to J.L. and Ola Mae Tiffee. He was raised here in Amarillo, where he graduated from Amarillo High School in 1971. He then married Gae Barnes on June 29, 1971. Jim attended Amarillo College where he received his Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was employed at Asarco as a maintenance...

Brent  J. Conlin

Brent J. Conlin

Nov 17, 2015

Brent J. Conlin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, in Midland, Texas, at the age of 75. Brent was born on December 26, 1939 in Preston, Idaho to Ada Irene Jensen and William "Bill" Field Conlin. He spent his early years on the family ranch and working in the family creamery. He graduated from Brigham Young University in...

Sondra Kay "Sonni" Spear

Sondra Kay "Sonni" Spear

Nov 16, 2015

Sonni was born in Wellington December 29, 1940 to Jimmye and Peck White. She was raised in Wellington and graduated from Wellington High School in 1959, and then graduated from Draughon's Business College. She married Walter Spear in 1959 and they have been committed to their love for one another for 56 years. Sonni was also committed to her friends...

Alton  Eugene Lundegreen

Alton Eugene Lundegreen

Nov 15, 2015

He worked at NWTX Hospital as a transporter for surgery for 40 years, He loved being a crossing guard for AISD, as well as an usher at Church at Quail Creek, He was preceded in Death by His parents, and a daughter Debbie Mcaninch. He is survived by His wife Jo, his daughter Melody Padgett, Sons Paul Lundegreen and wife...

Charles E. "Chuck" Kough

Charles E. "Chuck" Kough

Nov 15, 2015

Chuck was born May 2, 1926 in Altoona, PA to Dan and Helen Kough. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946 on the Aircraft Carrier "U.S.S. Langley" in the South Pacific. After the war he learned to fly, earning commercial, instrument, multi-engine, helicopter and instructor certificates. From 1964 to 1974 Chuck ferried new airplanes to Europe, Australia, Central...

James H. "Jim" Mullane,  Sr.

James H. "Jim" Mullane, Sr.

Nov 15, 2015

Jim Mullane was born in Fort Worth, TX but was a longtime resident of Amarillo, Texas. He was a graduate of both Amarillo High School and Amarillo College. He would later graduate from the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg. He had a lifelong career as a firefighter for the Amarillo Fire Department. He retired in 2001 as a district chief....

Charline  Clement Brashears

Charline Clement Brashears

Nov 12, 2015

Charline was born November 3, 1928 to Vera and Charlie Clement and went to be with the Lord, November 12, 2015. She was raised in Collingsworth County and later moved to Shamrock. She graduated from Shamrock High School in 1947. After graduation, she married the love of her life, James L. "Bunk" Brashears and from that union, they had four...

Oneta  Marcum Weatherly

Oneta Marcum Weatherly

Nov 12, 2015

Oneta Marcum Weatherly 93 passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Oneta was born May 13, 1922 in Estelline TX, to James Lewis and Safronia Tucker Marcum. She was one of 10 children. Oneta graduated from Estelline in 1940 and then attended West Texas University. On August 1, 1942 Oneta married the love of her life Winfred Ray Weatherly in...

Ray Leggett

Ray Leggett

Nov 9, 2015

Ray was born July 21, 1933 in Amarillo to Esther and Frederick Leggett. He graduated from Amarillo High School in 1951. Soon after graduation, he began an extensive career in law enforcement. He first started at the City of Dumas police department as a patrolman from 1954-56. Then in 1956, he moved to the Potter County Sheriff's Office, serving as...

Jeremy  Michael Robinson

Jeremy Michael Robinson

Nov 7, 2015

Jeremy was very passionate about the Dallas Cowboys, and mostly about helping anyone that needed a hand. He will be missed dearly by friends and family. He is survived by his mother, Lorri Page and husband Gene of Amarillo, A brother Justin Robinson and wife Cheryl of Umbarger, and his sister Shyanne Page of Amarillo. As well as his Nieces,...

Roberta Hicks

Roberta Hicks

Nov 2, 2015

Roberta Hicks of Amarillo died Monday, November 2, at the age of 84. She was born Roberta Polk McMurtry on September 17, 1931 in Amarillo, Texas. She remained an Amarillo resident throughout her busy and fulfilled life. After being raised in the McMurtry farm and ranching family, she went on to graduate from the University of Texas in 1952. As...

Linda Quillin

Linda Quillin

Nov 1, 2015

Linda was born on September 2, 1949 in Amarillo to Dale and Billie Brauchi. She was raised in Amarillo, where she graduated from Amarillo High School in 1967. She then attended West Texas State, where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Education with a Minor in Music. She married Dale Quillin on June 6, 1970 in Amarillo. He preceded her...

Bobby  "Bob" Mckee

Bobby "Bob" Mckee

Nov 1, 2015

Bob was born July 26, 1935 in Amarillo to Retha and Luther McKee. He graduated from Amarillo High School. Bob began his working career at age 16 as a clerk for Ft. Worth & Denver Railroad. He retired as a Switchman/Breakman for the BNSF after 44 years of service. Bob was a veteran of the army. He married the love...

Bobby  John Thorpe

Bobby John Thorpe

Oct 30, 2015

Bob was born March 30, 1933, in Petersburg to Verbial B. and Lois Thorpe. He was raised in Petersburg and attended Petersburg High School. In 1950, Bob left his home and joined the Navy. Bob was a proud Korean War veteran. After the Navy, Bob returned home to Petersburg, where he met and married the love of his life, Mattie...

Harley  Earl Gunn

Harley Earl Gunn

Oct 28, 2015

Harley went to be with our Lord this past Wednesday, October 28, 2015. He will be missed dearly by his wife Craah of almost 60 years, his family, and his friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Alonzo and Bessie, and his son Jimmie Gunn. He is survived by his wife Craah Gunn, 4 Sons, Harvey James Gunn,...

Gary  "Bruce" Hamilton

Gary "Bruce" Hamilton

Oct 26, 2015

Bruce was born February 6, 1947 in Amarillo, to Juanita and Elmer Hamilton. He drove a truck cross country until he retired. He loved his family and friends, but his grandchildren is what made him happy. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juanita Love Jordan and Elmer Hamilton, also preceding him in death is a son, Robert Boatright...

Darla  June Yelton

Darla June Yelton

Oct 25, 2015

Darla was born on November 2, 1948 in Hale County. She was raised in Etter and graduated from Dumas High School in 1967. She then attended Amarillo College, where she received her license to practice Vocational Nursing. Darla moved to Amarillo in 1970 where she began her employment as an LVN at Bivins Memorial Nursing Home before going to work...

Judy  Ann Wagnon

Judy Ann Wagnon

Oct 20, 2015

Judy was born on November 8, 1946 in Tahlequah, OK to Freddy and Margie Nicholson. She moved to Brownfield as a child and graduated from Seminole High School in 1965. She worked at Phillips Petroleum for over 30 years, retiring in the early 2000's. Judy volunteered with the Boy Scouts for over 20 years and was a devoted member of...

Ladonna  Dayle Madden

Ladonna Dayle Madden

Oct 20, 2015

LaDonna was born on July 5, 1951 in Amarillo to Allen and Anna Bell Matthews. She was raised in Quitaque, where she attended schools and graduated high school. She then attended Amarillo College where she received her license as a Vocational Nurse. LaDonna married James Madden in 1981 in Albuquerque. He preceded her in death in 1988. She worked at...

Gary  Lloyd Marshall

Gary Lloyd Marshall

Oct 19, 2015

Gary was born on March 16, 1948 in Amarillo to Lloyd and Donaleta Marshall. He was raised in Amarillo, where he graduated from Palo Duro High School in 1966. He moved to Dallas in 1969, where he raised his family and worked as a fork lift mechanic. He married Carolyn Thompson on November 8, 2008 in Amarillo. They have been...