Obituaries

James Johnson

James Johnson

Nov 13, 2014

James was born on May 3, 1941 in America, OK to John and Nellie Johnson. He moved to Amarillo and graduated from Palo Duro High School in 1959. He then enlisted in the United States Army and served until his honorable discharge in 1960. He then enlisted and proudly served in the National Guards. James worked in the flooring business...

Bobby  Ray Cooper

Bobby Ray Cooper

Nov 11, 2014

Bobby R. Cooper Sr, 69, husband, father, and grandfather died Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Bob was born on May 19, 1945, in Memphis, Tennessee and passed away at home surrounded by his family who loved him so much. Bob grew up in Memphis following his love of the sports: football, baseball, and basketball. He was very passionate about his love...

Marvin  Lanorris Klein

Marvin Lanorris Klein

Nov 11, 2014

Marvin was born February 4, 1923 in Oologah, OK, to Martha and Jacob Klein. He was the oldest of seven children and grew up in Peabody, KS. He graduated from Peabody High School in 1941. In 1943, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps to become a pilot, flying in the Pacific theater during WWII. When the war...

Barbara Mae Heard Moreland

Barbara Mae Heard Moreland

Nov 10, 2014

Barbara was born on April 28, 1938 in Hooker, Oklahoma to Oscar Reed "O.R." and Mildred Baker Heard. She graduated from Guymon High School before marrying her childhood sweetheart, Johnny Armstead Moreland on August 4, 1956 in Clayton, NM. He preceded her in death on August 21, 2001. She had the heart of a farmer's daughter found great value in...

Chase  Allen Moore

Chase Allen Moore

Nov 9, 2014

Chase Moore was born on April 13, 1982 in Stevens Point, WI to Roland and Carol Moore. He began studying the violin at the age of foru. He graduated from Stevens Point Area Senior High in 2000 before attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance. In addition to his musical studies, Chase was...

Denise Rogers

Denise Rogers

Nov 8, 2014

Carol Denise Bonifield Rogers, age 54, relocated to be with Jesus, and her father Dyer Bonifield on November 8th 2014. Denise was born on July 27th 1960 to Dyer and Virgina Bonifield, along with her twin Dian. She graduated from Canyon High School in 1978, and then attended Amarillo College. She was a chemical dependency councilor at The Haven in...

Norbert Cannon

Norbert Cannon

Nov 7, 2014

Norbert was born on March 14, 1946 in Munich, Germany to Arthur and Berta Cannon. Being the son of an Air Force career officer, the family moved and had the opportunity to live all over the world. They moved to North Carolina in 1948 and to England in 1952. In 1962, they moved to Darby, Kansas before moving to Amarillo...

Naomi Piercy

Naomi Piercy

Nov 6, 2014

Naomi was born August 4, 1922 in Fletcher, Oklahoma, to William David and Ada Burnett. She married Andy C. Piercy in Altus, Oklahoma, May 3, 1941. She was a beautician for over 50 years, working at the Peacock Salon and being self-employed. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Andy Piercy, and by 3 brothers, Lomane, Leon...

Betty  "Jane" Daniels

Betty "Jane" Daniels

Nov 2, 2014

Jane was born September 19, 1930 in Amarillo to H. B. and Mae Belle Hales. She married Robert Daniels on August 9, 1955 in Amarillo. A teacher for over 36 years, she served at Floydada, Pampa, and Amarillo ISD, shaping many lives along the way. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Amarillo Retired Teachers Association, Texas Retired Teachers...

Freddie Garcia

Freddie Garcia

Oct 31, 2014

Freddie was born May 24, 1964, in Clayton, N.M., to Felix and Irene Garcia. He moved to Dumas as a child, where he graduated from Dumas High School in 1982. Freddie worked at Baptist St. Anthony's Hospital for 10 years as a phlebotomist before pursuing his passion as a massage therapist. He was known for his fantastic sense of humor,...

Roger  Dale Haskins  Sr.

Roger Dale Haskins Sr.

Oct 29, 2014

Roger was born on July 6, 1948 in Madison, TN to Bill and Laura Haskins. He moved to Amarillo as a child, where he was raised and attended schools. He married Mollie Parrish on July 31, 1973 in Springfield, TN. Roger drove a city bus in Amarillo for over 10 years. He always had aspirations of owning his own business,...

Jim  Bob Carney

Jim Bob Carney

Oct 28, 2014

Jim Bob was born March 21, 1943 in Amarillo to James Robert (Bob) and Alma Mary Drerup Carney. He attended Price College in Amarillo. He lived in the Gandview Community all of his childhood. He married Carla Faye Smith, in Groom, on August 27, 1962, when he was a farmer and rancher. They moved to Tioga, TX in 1965, where...

Truett Pritchett

Truett Pritchett

Oct 27, 2014

Truett "Pippi" Pritchett was born December 1, 1919, in Motley County. He graduated from Flomot High School and later served four years in the US Army. Truett, a veteran of WWII, was stationed in the Aleutian Islands. After returning from war, he married Haunera Arthur of Dickens, TX, in 1947. She preceded him in death in November 1993. Truett retired...

Mary  Faye Mobley

Mary Faye Mobley

Oct 22, 2014

Mary Faye was born September 7, 1935 in Hedley to Archie and Annie Bolden. She graduated from Hedley High School, and in October of 1950, married Doyle Mobley in Hedley. Her time was spent loving on her grandchildren and watching them play sports. She also enjoyed line dancing at the ASCA, going to the mountains, and country music. She is...

William  Henry Page

William Henry Page

Oct 21, 2014

William raised his family in Amarillo, where he was a butcher shop owner for many years. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Page of Amarillo; daughter, Traci Page of Albuquerque, NM and 2 sisters, Pat Lee of Portales and Linda Clements of Carlsbad. He is preceded in death by his parents...

Margaret  "Anita" Rich

Margaret "Anita" Rich

Oct 19, 2014

Anita was called home on Sunday morning, October 19, 2014. She was born on April 25, 1929 to Lyndon and Pearl Long in Forgan, OK where she was raised the youngest of five children. She married Wilson Rich in 1943 and together they moved to Amarillo. She was a homemaker and mother of 3. She owned and operated Merle Norman...

Ralph  Weeks Newton

Ralph Weeks Newton

Oct 17, 2014

Ralph Weeks Newton, 78, went to be with Jesus, Saturday, October 17, 2014 at Hospice Care of the Southwest in Amarillo, TX. Ralph was born April 6, 1936 in Hawley, TX at the family homestead to Lawson & Mary E.V. Newton. He graduated from Hawley High School as valedictorian. He attended Cisco Junior College, received his BS of Science &...

Patricia  Ann Banghart

Patricia Ann Banghart

Oct 14, 2014

Patricia was born on September 30, 1932 in Parsons, Kansas to Russell and Mabel Boring. She moved to Winslow, AZ with her family, where she graduated from high school. She married Merritt "Dave" Banghart on August 13, 1950 in Winslow, AZ. He preceded her in death in 1988. Patricia devoted her life to taking care of her family. She actively...

Jesse Bumpus

Jesse Bumpus

Oct 13, 2014

Burl was born on July 11, 1943 in Memphis, TX to Archie and Linnie Bumpus. He graduated from Estelline High School in 1961 before attending Hardin Simmons University where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1966. He was then commissioned into the United States Army on January 7, 1967 as a 2nd Lieutenant. He served as a military...

Deborah  Ann Andrews

Deborah Ann Andrews

Oct 13, 2014

Deborah was born on August 18, 1966 in Pomona, CA to Charles and Muriel Hahn. She moved to Texas during her childhood and graduated from Amarillo High School in 1984. She married Paul Andrews on January 11, 1988 in Amarillo. They have been members of God of Wonders Church for about 10 years. Deborah devoted her life to caring for...