Obituaries

Dr. Edward R. "Bob" Fowler

Dr. Edward R. "Bob" Fowler

Jun 10, 2015

Bob was born in Amarillo, TX on May 24, 1922 and peacefully passed away at Hospice of the Southwest on June 10, 2015. The Fowler family moved to Canadian, TX when Bob was quite young and he grew up enjoying hunting, fishing and milking cows early in the morning. Bob talked a lot about how bright and beautiful the stars...

R.D. Mask

R.D. Mask

Jun 10, 2015

RD Mask, 82, of Amarillo was reunited with his loving wife of 54 years, Wednesday, June 10, 2015. RD was born on February 23, 1933 in Amarillo, Texas to Ruby and Donald Mask. He will be greatly missed by all those who loved him. He lived life to the fullest. RD was a hard-working Cowboy, God fearing, family loving man....

Dustin  "Dusty" West

Dustin "Dusty" West

Jun 8, 2015

Dusty was born February 2, 1962 in Amarillo to Pearl and Dale West, Jr. He went to Canyon High School and worked for the US Postal Service for over 30 years. He couldn't wait until he retired, counting the days to the minute. He was an avid Harley Davidson and Corvette enthusiast. He enjoyed traveling to visit with family and...

Anna  "Lafaun" Hardy

Anna "Lafaun" Hardy

Jun 8, 2015

LaFaun was born June 13, 1950 in Pensacola, Florida. She was never one to meet a stranger and her laughter and smile were contagious. She had more extended family and friends call her "mom" than anyone has ever known. She enjoyed going to the mountains, and she loved her chickens too. But what brought the most joy in her life...

Andrew  Bradford Kinkead

Andrew Bradford Kinkead

Jun 7, 2015

Andrew was born May 22, 1972 in Albuquerque, NM to Aurora and Billy Frank Kinkead. He was considered by his family and friends to be a free spirit. No matter how cold it would get, his choice of clothing was always shorts and flip-flops. He was a big dreamer and was passionate about exotic cars. He loved animals, especially his...

Lindley  Earl Smith

Lindley Earl Smith

Jun 6, 2015

Lindley Earl Smith was born May 1, 1933 to Thomas and Maud Smith in Wichita Falls, Texas. His family, including his twin brother, Fletcher Smith, moved to Amarillo and he joined First Christian Church in 1941 where he served his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as a faithful member of the congregation for 74 years. Lindley was affectionately known to...

Shirley  N. Sanders

Shirley N. Sanders

Jun 5, 2015

Shirley was born in Lubbock on September 27, 1938 to Howard Franklin and Opal Lavelle Parker. Shirley married Q.D. Bevill on November 17, 1954 and together they had 3 children. In 1974, she married Bill Sanders, who passed away in 1977, from an accident at Diamond Shamrock Refinery between Dumas and Sunray. Shirley's family was her life and she was...

Vivian Hill

Vivian Hill

Jun 4, 2015

Vivian was born on October 21, 1932 in Amarillo to Virgil Sr. and Laura Watts. She spent most of her life in Amarillo, where she was a member of Second Baptist Church for over 15 years. She married Elmer Hill in 1973 in Rogers, TX. He preceded her in death in 1994. Whether it was caring for her family, her...

Jane  Ruth Owens

Jane Ruth Owens

Jun 3, 2015

Jane was born on July 5, 1936 in Hedley to Toad and Mattie Laura Hill. She was raised in the Hedley area, where she attended schools. She married Donald Byron Owens on October 25, 1952 in Amarillo. They worked together in the trucking business, raising horses and enjoying life. He preceded her in death in 1989. Jane could play cards...

Joyce  Fredenburg Kriling-Leonard

Joyce Fredenburg Kriling-Leonard

Jun 2, 2015

Joyce Fredenburg Kriling-Leonard, 84, passed into Jesus loving arms on June 2, 2015. She was born in Acme TX on August 16, 1930, the 3rd of 4 daughters of Ethel and B.F. Fredenburg. She graduated from Colorado City High School in Colorado City Texas. Joyce married Bill Leonard on August 30, 2008 after meeting at the Senior Citizen's Dance. She...

Russell  Van Shuey

Russell Van Shuey

May 29, 2015

Russell Van Shuey, 49, of Amarillo, TX was called home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2015. He was born July 1, 1965 in Hale Center, TX to Jimmy and Virginia Shuey. He married the love of his life, Kimberly Fuller Krajewski, on January 10, 2009. He worked for Pilot Logistics where he did his all time favorite...

Jerry Jones

Jerry Jones

May 29, 2015

Jerry was born March 27, 1938 in Haskell to Omah Fay and L.B. Jones. He was an oil field worker for over 40 years retiring as an operator. His love for family and helping others was unquestionable. He enjoyed being outside and fishing was always an adventure. He was a diehard bingo player too! He is preceded in death by...

Lori  Rangel Martinez

Lori Rangel Martinez

May 29, 2015

Lori was born August 8, 1975 in Amarillo to Linda and Fred Rangel. She was a 1993 graduate of Palo Duro High School and went on to earn degrees from Bauder University and Brooks University. She married Anthony Martinez in Amarillo on October 18, 1996. She was a member of Victory Church for 13 years. She was a very outgoing...

Coleman  W. Brown

Coleman W. Brown

May 25, 2015

Mr. Brown was born on January 10, 1921 in White Deer, TX to Walter Roy and Brantley Brown. He graduated from High School in Higgins, before enlisting in the United States Navy. Mr. Brown proudly served for over 11 years, in WWII and the Korean Conflict. He married Evelyn Taylor on March 20, 1948 in Clovis, NM. Coleman worked for...

Billy  F. Chandler

Billy F. Chandler

May 24, 2015

Billy was born January 1, 1957 in Amarillo to Phyllis A. and Noel Kenneth Chandler. He was a 1975 graduate of Palo Duro High School. Billy was affectionately known to his family and friends as, "Captain Bill". His love of sailing, brought many hours of enjoyment and relaxation. He liked to hunt, as well as, being a gifted craftsman. He...

Deina  Hughes Shuffield

Deina Hughes Shuffield

May 23, 2015

Deina was born November 2, 1961 in Pampa to Wilma Hazel and John Paul Hughes. She graduated from Caprock High School in 1980. She married Bobby Shuffield in Amarillo, May 5, 1984.She was a member of Journey Church and enjoyed working with the children of the church, as well as her own grandchildren and family. She was employed with J.P....

Sterling  Ray Gibson

Sterling Ray Gibson

May 21, 2015

Mr. Gibson was born on December 28, 1930 in Knoxville, TN. Coach had a long life that evolved around basketball. He began his college career playing at Western Kentucky for two years, took a break to serve in the Air Force, and ended his playing years at Texas Tech when he graduated with a Bachelor's degree. From 1958-1991, he coached...

W.  Roger Crabtree

W. Roger Crabtree

May 21, 2015

Please check back for complete obituary. Service Schedule Church Service St. Paul's United Methodist Church 400 E Main Street Gentry Boise City, OK 73933 Monday, May 25, 2015 3:00 p.m. Burial Schedule Boise City Cemetery- 2:00 p.m. Boise , OK

Doris Stach

Doris Stach

May 20, 2015

Doris was born on September 26, 1926 in Rotan to Benjamin Franklin and Ida Lucille Nichols. She was raised in Quannah, where she graduated from Quannah High School in 1944. She then began her employment with Santa Fe Railroad as a telegraph operator. It was there that she met many friends and the love of her life, Vernon Stach. They...

Vicky  Lynn Hamilton

Vicky Lynn Hamilton

May 20, 2015

Vicky was born on November 22, 1951 in Wellington to Neil and Louise Powell. She moved to Tulia in 1963, where she graduated from Tulia High School in 1970. She then attended cosmetology school, where she obtained her beautician's license. Vicky worked as a hairdresser for many years. Vicky was known for her spirt filled faithfulness to her Lord. She...