Obituaries
Matthew Allen Thomason
Jul 13, 2015
Matthew was born May 23, 1984 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Roger and Marsha Thomason. He attended schools in Muskogee, OK before transferring to Paducah High School in Texas, where he graduated in 2002. A true outdoorsmen, he loved to hunt, fish and target shoot. He liked ranching, livestock and all outdoor activities, but the love of his life was his...
Kenda Gaines Simms
Jul 13, 2015
Kenda was born on November 29, 1956 in Amarillo to James and Glenda Gaines. She was raised in Amarillo, where she graduated from Caprock High School in 1975. She worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone, which later became AT&T as a technician, retiring in 2011 after over 35 years of employment. Kenda loved animals, especially her horses. She was known for...
Imogene "Tony" Jean Swafford
Jul 12, 2015
Imogene was born on January 16, 1932 to Henry Guy and Hattie Overton. She moved to Amarillo in 1944, where she graduated from Amarillo High School in 1950. She then married Harold Swafford on August 7, 1954. Imogene enjoyed bingo and bowling and was a member of the Tin Pin League for over 40 years. She was employed for over...
Dora "Dd" Norem
Jul 8, 2015
Dora was born April 2, 1930 in Des Moines, Iowa to Esther and John Struth. She graduated from East High School in Des Moines, attended Drake University and received her nursing degree from TVI Albuquerque School of Nursing. She married Ed Norem, a dashing young Air Force pilot, on June 21, 1952 in Lubbock. Dora and Ed made a career...
James "J.D." Patton
Jul 6, 2015
James was born January 1, 1983 in Amarillo to James Kenneth and Teresa Kelley Patton. He graduated from Caprock High School where he ran cross country. His mother gave him the name "Jaybird". He went on to serve his country with honor in the Marine Corps, serving two tours in Iraq. He loved sports of all kinds, but his favorite...
Ruth Evelyn Young
Jul 6, 2015
Ruth was born April 16, 1938 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to William and Mary Obermeyer. She Married Richard Young on June 8, 1956. They raised their children in Minnesota before moving to Amarillo. Richard and Ruth started their own business, Hi Plains Systems. She continued to manage the business until December of 2012. They were longtime devoted members of St....
Tracie Kay Lewis
Jul 5, 2015
Tracie was born on August 22, 1972 in Amarillo to Richard and Sandra Lewis. She was raised here in Amarillo, where she worked as a bookkeeper for many years. She loved to travel and read and was always passionate in her endeavors. She loved her family, especially her grandson, who was her greatest joy in life. SURVIVING FAMILY: father, Richard...
Laverne Reynolds "Nanny"
Jul 4, 2015
LaVerne Reynolds was born November 11, 1922 in Vernon, Tx to Caleb and Mattie Moss. After High school she married the love of her life Clifford Wayne Reynolds. LaVerne was member of Immanuel Baptist Church, and served her loving lord faithfully. Her passions included Cooking for her family, quilting, and canning food. She was not one to stay indoors much,...
Pilar G. Marufo
Jul 4, 2015
Pilar was born on October 12, 1923 in Mariscal to Gilberto and Rodriga Marufo. He moved to Terlingua as a child. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1944, serving in WWII. There he was a rifleman in the liberation of the South Philippines, where he received a purple heart, a good conduct medal, a bronze arrowhead and victory...
Greg Villarreal
Jul 3, 2015
Greg was born on November 10, 1974 in Lubbock to Eloy Sr. and Dolores Villarreal. He was raised in Amarillo, where he has been a lifetime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was self-employed, working as a window tinter for many years. Greg was known for his outgoing personality and was able to make friends everywhere he went. He...
Penny Lee Harbin
Jul 2, 2015
Penny was born on September 22, 1962 in Amarillo to Bob and Gaye Harbin. She was known to be outgoing, a devoted friend, and the type of person who would do anything to help others. She was a loving daughter, sister and friend. She is survived by her 3 sisters, Tina Sutton and husband John of Reno, NV, April Harbin...
Steven Ray Howard
Jul 1, 2015
Steven was born on May 17, 1993 in Amarillo to Tommy Golden and Marie Howard. He was raised in Tulia, where he graduated from Tulia High School in 2010. He was currently employed with Furman Surveyors, formerly Apex Surveyors, where he had been employed for over a year. Steven was known to be funny and charming and was sometimes considered...
Dawn Marie Stroud
Jun 30, 2015
Dawn was born on June 29, 1932 in Oklahoma City to Otis and Marguerite DeGraffenreid. She was raised in Anadarko, OK, graduating from Anadarko High School in 1950. She married Tommy Stroud on November 10, 1950 in Lake Charles, LA. They have celebrated over 64 years of marriage. Together they moved to Amarillo in 1962. Dawn was a past member...
Lena Singleterry Maxey
Jun 29, 2015
Lena Singleterry Maxey was born on June 4, 1915 in Dallas County to Jep Edward and Sally Mays. She married Ralph E. Singleterry on October 21, 1935. She worked as a homemaker from 1935 to 1954, as a sales clerk in a local dress shop from 1955 to 1968, worked in the family business from 1969 to 1982 and returned...
Debra Ann Erickson
Jun 27, 2015
Debra was born on August 28, 1959 in Odessa to Wayne and Patricia Hodges. She moved frequently throughout her life, settling in Amarillo in 1997. She attended West Texas A&M University, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and Psychology. Debra worked in many trades throughout her life, including: catering and driving a catering truck, working as a...
Kent Mathew Guthrie
Jun 22, 2015
Kent was born on August 3, 1943 in Amarillo to Holly and Evelyn Guthrie. He was raised in Spearman, where he graduated from Spearman High School in 1961. On August 31, 1962 he married the love of his life at First United Methodist Church. After graduating from North Texas in 1965 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Kent and Glenda...
Kenneth R. Henderson
Jun 21, 2015
Kenneth was born on July 14, 1928 in Hobart, OK to M.A. and Mildred Henderson. He moved to Amarillo as a child, graduating from Amarillo High School in 1947. He enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served for four years. He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, retiring as Master Gunnery Sgt. in 1975. On September...
Dr. Robert "Bob" Mccausland
Jun 21, 2015
This wonderful father was born June 3, 1931, in Amarillo to James Cecil and Mabel Richards McCausland. He attended Margaret Wills, Sam Houston and graduated from Amarillo High School in 1949. He went on to graduate from Amarillo College in 1951 and University of Texas School of Dentistry in 1956. From 1956 to 1958, Dr. McCausland was a captain in...
Zacharius Angel Adame
Jun 17, 2015
Zacharius was born on February 26, 2015 in Amarillo. From the first day, he was a fighter and a miracle baby. Though he lived but a short time, he touched many hearts. You completed your mission, our lil angel! The family wishes to express a special thank you to Edwina Alvarez for her loving care and support of Zacharius. He...
Norris C. Maples
Jun 11, 2015
Norris C. Maples of Amarillo, TX March 16, 1923 to June 11, 2015 age 92. N.C. was a World War II veteran, who served from 1942-1945 in France at D-day and the Battle of the Bulge, Germany, Austria and Russia. N.C. was a tanker in the 740th and 748th Tank Battalion. He was known for his quick wit, sense of...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
SUPPORT AFTER A LOSS
Circle of Friends+ provides you with resources on grief support and settling affairs, sent to you via text and email.