Obituaries

Erin Mason

Erin Mason

Aug 15, 2015

Erin was born June 16, 1950 in Amarillo to Barbara and Earl Mason. He was the former owner of Mason's Bicycle Shop. He was a professional musician, carpenter, talented silversmith and accomplished cook. He loved to garden and filled his yard with tomatoes, herbs and peppers. For many years, he rode and raced bicycles and every summer, he travelled to...

Billy  Frank Bunch,  Jr.

Billy Frank Bunch, Jr.

Aug 15, 2015

Billy was born on April 6, 1951 in Amarillo to Billy Sr. and Dolores Bunch. He lived in Amarillo most of his life, working an many different trades. He worked as a truckdriver, a horse trainer and in glass work throughout his lifetime. Billy married Glenda Devoll on March 1, 1990 in Las Vegas. His family would say he was...

Lou Moss

Lou Moss

Aug 15, 2015

Lou was born in Sayre, OK to Floyd and Mattie Lynch. She married Doyal Moss in 1952 in Borger, TX, and then married Bill Reeb in 1988 in Stinnett. She was a resident of Stinnett for over thirty years and a resident of Amarillo for twenty-four years. She graduated from Sayre High School in Sayre, OK. Lou attended Frank Phillips...

Manuel  Medina Martinez

Manuel Medina Martinez

Aug 14, 2015

Manuel was born on April 5, 1921 in Ennis, TX to Matilde and Pasquala Martinez. He moved to Amarillo as a child, where he resided most of his life. He enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 17, where he proudly served for 10 years before his enlistment in the United States Air Force. He served in...

Doris  Eulaine Pitt

Doris Eulaine Pitt

Aug 13, 2015

Doris was born on December 24, 1927 in Rosebud to Wilford and Georgia Hilliard. She married Elwood "Woody" Pitt in 1944. Together they settled in Amarillo more than 50 years ago. He preceded her in death on April 18, 1990. She devoted her life to taking care of her family and was a devoted member of Family Life Church in...

Juanita  Yvonne Thompson

Juanita Yvonne Thompson

Aug 10, 2015

Nita was born September 12, 1964 in Eldorado, Kansas to Carol May and Brent Edmiaston. She graduated from River Road High School. She was employed for 15 years with AISD and currently worked at Sanborn Elementary. She loved the Lord and was an active member of Temple of Praise Tabernacle. She was dearly loved and will be missed by all....

Atticus  Dwayne Davis

Atticus Dwayne Davis

Aug 8, 2015

Atticus was born in Amarillo, TX to Atticus Davis and Jo Lynn Davis on September 28, 1963. He worked for Amarillo Globe News for many years, and later on for Utility trailer of Southwest. Family was the most important thing to him. He is survived by His son Eric Davis and wife Marilyn of Amarillo, his daughters Caitlin Davis of...

Carol Ann Adams Robardey

Carol Ann Adams Robardey

Aug 8, 2015

Carol was born July 9, 1941 in Brownfield to Jullian and Reece Bevers. She graduated from Brownfield High School. She married Alf Robardey in McKinney on January 25, 2006. She was a member of Church of Christ at the Colonies. She worked at Amarillo Community Federal Credit Union and loved to do arts and crafts and painting. She is preceded...

Eva Jane Hurd Moore

Eva Jane Hurd Moore

Aug 7, 2015

Jane was born May 18, 1928, in Menard to Madie and Elmer Hurd. She graduated from Amarillo High School. She married Richard Gist Moore on May 3, 1947, in Amarillo. She was a housewife and mother first, but later was employed by City of Amarillo and Amarillo ISD. Jane and Richard were charter members of North Amarillo Christian Church and...

Mike Tschudy

Mike Tschudy

Aug 5, 2015

Michael was born in 1949 in Monroe, WI to Julius Hartwig and wife Marion. Mike married Midge Collins in 1988 and she was the love of his life. He attended St. Thomas church and was a devout catholic. After High school, Mike became a master electrician and worked for 30 Plus years. After he retired he worked for AISD as...

Billie  Frances Tanner

Billie Frances Tanner

Aug 5, 2015

Billie Tanner, 85, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in South Georgia Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Martin officiating. Arrangements are by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Billie was born Aug. 12, 1929, in Dallas to Morris and Lucille Smith. She got to Amarillo as fast as she could in...

Larry  "Jim" Scearce

Larry "Jim" Scearce

Aug 5, 2015

Jim was born April 22, 1946, in Amarillo, to Birttie Irene and George Scearce. Jim worked in truck sales over 38 years. He was a great people person, who would help anyone, anyway he could. Jim was a Shriner and loved baseball, especially the Texas Rangers. He was a loving father and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his...

Johnny Gutierrez

Johnny Gutierrez

Aug 4, 2015

Johnny was born on March 15, 1977 in Dumas to John and Annette Gutierrez. He moved to Amarillo in 1989 where he graduated from Amarillo High School. He attended Amarillo College Fire Academy and was a firefighter for over 10 years. Johnny married Megan Comingore on July 11, 2009 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. When Johnny had a hobby, he put...

William  "Bill" Crance,  Jr

William "Bill" Crance, Jr

Aug 3, 2015

Bill was born on May 4, 1947 in College Port, PN to William, Sr. and Charlotte Crance. He moved to Amarillo in 1976 where he worked for Plains Dairy for over 10 years. He then began employment with Anderson Merchandisers, where he was currently employed and worked for over 10 years. He was a dependable, hard worker and never missed...

Ruth  E. Dotts

Ruth E. Dotts

Aug 2, 2015

Ruth was born June 30, 1933 in Flat River, Missouri to Vivian and Herbert Smith. She graduated high school from Flat River High School where she was salutatorian. In her days, the top classmates would be given a trip to wherever they wanted. She and her best friend Jackie, who was valedictorian, chose to go to Biloxi, Mississippi. While they...

William E. "Pete" Phipps

William E. "Pete" Phipps

Aug 2, 2015

Mr. Phipps was born on October 4, 1927 at McNight. He was the second of seven children born to Amos and Addie Mae Phipps. He moved to East Texas as a child and attended school Kensing. He moved to Wellington as a teenager. And has been a resident over 55 years. He was a truck driver and mechanic for many...

Margie  Rae Cranmer

Margie Rae Cranmer

Jul 31, 2015

Margie was born in July in Gamerco, New Mexico, to Marion and Julia (Tracy) Reaves. Her father worked for the Gallup American Coal Company and her mother taught on the Zuni Indian Reservation. She graduated from high school at 16 years of age. She attended business school in Oklahoma City and returned to Amarillo for employment. She married James Lee...

Sharon  Peters Hamilton

Sharon Peters Hamilton

Jul 30, 2015

Sharon was born in Friona, TX to Eugene and Patsy Peters June 29, 1955. Raised primarily in Gravette, AK graduating in 1973 from Gravette High School. While in Gravette High School she was homecoming queen for multiple sports, crowned Miss Gravette, and excelled in cheerleading. After moving to Amarillo, she worked at the Globe News & Levi Strauss. After meeting...

Sheila Sharp

Sheila Sharp

Jul 28, 2015

Sheila was born on February 2, 1969 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She was raised in Grand Junction, Colorado where she was a graduate of Central High School. She moved to Amarillo in 1986 where she went to work for Diamond Shamrock. She married Chris Sharp on August 20, 1994 in Amarillo. She worked for Chaparral Cleaners and Hud's for...

Benilde  A. (Betty)  Byrd

Benilde A. (Betty) Byrd

Jul 27, 2015

Betty came to Amarillo in 1964 to be part of the Amarillo Air Force Base. In 1968, when the base closed, Betty elected to stay here in Amarillo. Over the years she worked for numerous businesses in the area taking care of their books. As a member of St. Hyacinth's Catholic Church Betty was very involved in church activities, and...