Obituaries
Rita Focks Hutchings
Jul 27, 2015
Rita was born on July 2, 1928 in Cincinnati, OH to Don and Thelma Gilbreath. She worked as a nurse in Dallas for over 30 years. Although she retired from healthcare, nursing was in her spirit and she devoted her life to caring for others. Another strong trait for Rita was her red hair. She had a heart of gold...
Vera Alone Cobb
Jul 25, 2015
Vera was born to Charlie and Nora Belle Thornbrough on March 14, 1922 in Clinton Oklahoma. She graduated from Clinton High School in May of 1940. She left us on Saturday July 25, 2015, but she also left behind the body that had confined her to a bed for these last many years. This fun loving, vivacious, and amazing lady...
Leroy Bennett
Jul 24, 2015
In his infinite wisdom, July 24, 2015, God added the voice of Leroy Bennett to His angelic choir. Leroy was born March 30, 1931 in Amarillo, Texas to Howard Clayton and Lucy Anna Bennett. He graduated from Amarillo High, attended Amarillo Community College, and graduated from Texas Tech with a business degree. Leroy also served in three branches of the...
Charles E. Guyer
Jul 24, 2015
Charles was born February 13, 1931 in Woods County, Oklahoma to Rella and Ed Guyer. He served his country in the army and was the type of man who never met a stranger. He was a real people person who never complained. He liked wood working and crafted many quilt racks, along with other treasured mementos, many people still are...
Jason Ray Graham
Jul 20, 2015
Jason was born on August 18, 1977 in Amarillo to James Graham and Patty Lancaster. He graduated from Amarillo High School in 1996. He enjoyed being a salesman at McGavock Nissan where he enjoyed meeting new people and made many friends. Jason's positive attitude and contagious smile will be missed by many. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to...
Phyllis Ann ""Phyl"" James Remy Tuggle
Jul 18, 2015
Phyllis Ann James Remy Tuggle went to be with Jesus on July 18, 2015. Phyllis Ann James was the youngest of five children, born in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma on April 27, 1938 to Guss and Tressie James. She graduated from Southeast High School, Oklahoma City, OK in 1956. She enjoyed school, played in the band and was voted Homecoming queen...
William E. Scott Sr.
Jul 17, 2015
Mr. Scott was born on October 9, 1927 in Ysleta to Walter J. and Lorena Currie Scott. He graduated from Phillips High School and served his country in the United States Marines. He married Gwenn Martin on June 29, 1963. Mr. Scott worked in the plumbing, heating and air industry all of his adult life. He worked for Clowe and...
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...
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