Obituaries

Mathias  Daniel Dominguez

Mathias Daniel Dominguez

Jul 28, 2014

Mathias was born in Amarillo July 26, 2014 to Ashley Rios and Noe Dominguez, Jr. In his short time, he brought much joy to his family and will be missed. He is survived by his parents: Ashley Rios and Noe Dominguez; maternal grandparents: Noamy Navarro and Raymond Maestas; paternal grandparents: Noe Dominguez, Sr. and wife Eddy and Reyna Trejo and...

Buddy  Preston Brunton

Buddy Preston Brunton

Jul 24, 2014

Buddy was born on February 13, 1920 in Texhoma, OK to Roy and Nola Brunton. He managed to survive the Dust Bowl alongside his siblings, where they were raised on a Dairy Farm. He was preceded in death by his father at the age of 10. Then his uncle, Ansil Preston then stepped into the role of father figure. In...

Delois Bennett

Delois Bennett

Jul 23, 2014

Delois was born on January 22, 1941 in Amarillo to Carl and Lillian Akin. She finished her earthly race and entered heaven on July 23, 2014. She was known as a generous and compassionate woman and was endeared by many as a precious intercessory prayer warrior. Delois was affectionately know as "Auntie", "Aunt Loisy", "Nursy", "Mimi", "Sister", "Mom" and "Wife."...

Judy Westerfield

Judy Westerfield

Jul 22, 2014

Judy was born on April 11, 1935 in Joplin, MO. She passed away on July 22, 2014. She was a beloved mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Debbie Auriemma and Julie Westerfield; son-in-laws, Antonio Auriemma and Derrick Jones; grandchildren, Nicole Lamontague, Gena Auriemma, Shane Westerfield, Phillip Lamontague and jonathan Gordon and...

Donna Alward

Donna Alward

Jul 21, 2014

Donna was born March 3, 1963 in Amarillo to Jerry Don and Sue Rivers. She was instrumental in leading many people to the Lord, but particularly, enjoyed working with young women and children. She served as director of the Christian Women's Job Corp, and also, as a bus driver for the Children's Ministry through Living Way Fellowship. She was a...

Ellie  Grace Jeffers

Ellie Grace Jeffers

Jul 20, 2014

Ellie Grace Jeffers of Canyon, Texas- Behold our Lord Jesus Christ has called to Heaven one of his Angels on Sunday July 20,2014. Ellie Grace Jeffers was born to her loving parents Drew and Christi Jeffers on the 19TH day of March, 2014, passed on into our Lords Hands at age of 4 Months and 1 Day. Our Little Sweet...

Theresa Brewton

Theresa Brewton

Jul 15, 2014

Theresa passed away suddenly and swiftly into the arms of our sweet Lord on Tuesday, July 15th. She was the last child of seven born to Clarence and Elaine Scherer on Dec. 9, 1960. She was 53 years young. She was a beautiful person on the outside to be sure, but infinitely more beautiful on the inside. Theresa worked for...

Gene White

Gene White

Jul 15, 2014

Gene was Converted at Buchanan St. Chapel, when it was still Tabernacle Baptist Church, and baptized there when he was 6 years old, by J.C. Sisemore, pastor. Became a member of FBC, Amarillo in January 1936 at age 9. He Attended Amarillo College and Texas Tech University at Lubbock, and answered the call to the ministry while a student at...

Martha  Anne Swauger

Martha Anne Swauger

Jul 14, 2014

Martha was born on June 30, 1923 in San Diego, CA to William E. and Grace Genevieve Phillips. She was raised and attended schools in Needles, CA. She married Jack Dean Swauger in Las Vegas, Nevada. They had 3 children, John Edward, Melody Ann and Heidi Adele. The family followed Jack along the "Santa Fe Trail" from Barstow, CA to...

Gary Cleaver

Gary Cleaver

Jul 11, 2014

Gary was born Nov. 2, 1939, in Pauls Valley, Okla., to Delmer and Rachel Cleaver. He was a graduate of Dimmitt High School. After graduating high school, Gary moved to Amarillo, where he lived the rest of his life. He worked his entire career as a printer and manager for Trafton-Autry Printing. He retired after being with the company for...

Dorothy Deckard

Dorothy Deckard

Jul 11, 2014

Dorothy was born Oct. 22, 1936, in Big Spring to Dee and Vera Balch. She was a member of the 1955 graduating class of Amarillo High School and was a graduate of Draughn's Business College. She married R.K. "Red" Deckard on July 7, 1961, in Amarillo. She lived in Amarillo most of her life, except four years in the 1970s...

Jacy Messer

Jacy Messer

Jul 11, 2014

Kyle was born in 1958 in Amarillo to Charles and Billye Ruth Messer. He graduated from Amarillo High School and Indian Capital Technical Center in Muskogee, OK with a 2 year certificate in residential and commercial refrigeration and small engine repair. He suffered a serious work injury in 1999 and was disabled at the time of his death. Prior to...

Tammy Morgan

Tammy Morgan

Jul 10, 2014

Tammy was born on September 30.1967 in Tulia to Larry and Vera Johnson. She went home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2014. She married Reuben Morgan on September 17, 2005. Tammy graduated from Amarillo College with a nursing degree. She was an LVN for 30 years and enjoyed being a hospice nurse most. She is survived by...

Justin  Wayne Bryant

Justin Wayne Bryant

Jul 9, 2014

Justin was born on February 20, 1982 in Amarillo to Fred and Doris Bryant. He graduated from Randall High School in 2000. He was currently employed at Ben E. Keith, where he has worked for over a year. He married Stefanie Bryant on New Year's Day this year. They married at Midnight after a memorable night of bowling. He and...

Greggory  Darin Allen

Greggory Darin Allen

Jul 8, 2014

Darin was born on April 28, 1970 in Dumas to Jerry, Sr. and Patsy Allen. He moved to Amarillo, where he graduated from Caprock High School in 1989. He worked as a plumber for over 20 years before obtaining his PDR Tech license, working with his brother Beau at Dent Mechanix for the last 3 years. He was talented in...

Nancy Combs Knight Noble

Nancy Combs Knight Noble

Jul 5, 2014

Nancy was born March 4, 1964 in Hoopeston, IL to Paul and Eleanor (Reifsteck) Combs. She had a psychology degree from Olivet Nazarene University in Illinois. She was co-owner of Southlawn Liquors for over 14 years with her husband John Noble. Nancy was known for her big heart and for always helping anyone who needed her. She and her infectious...

Ryan  Wayne Johnson

Ryan Wayne Johnson

Jul 4, 2014

Ryan Wayne Johnson was born on January 15, 1997 in Amarillo to Josh and Stacy Johnson. He had just completed his junior year at Randall High School and was looking forward to being a senior. Ryan was currently employed by N&B Homes and took much pride in his work. He enjoyed being a big brother to his sister Reagan and...

Justin  Kem Ingram

Justin Kem Ingram

Jul 4, 2014

Justin Kem Ingram was born Sept. 25, 1956, in Carlsbad, N.M. He graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1974. He was involved in FFA, was an accomplished Golden Gloves boxer and loved working with horses and mules. Kem also loved being in the mountains and was an avid motorcycle enthusiast in his later years. He resided in Carlsbad, most of...

Violet  Rae Morford

Violet Rae Morford

Jul 4, 2014

Violet (Vi) was born May 3, 1933 in Wichita Falls to Clyde and Edith Holland. She loved to laugh, to have parties and to play and WIN games. Vi was affectionately known as the garage sale queen. She always made everyone feel special. Vi forever had a smile on her face and was loved by those who knew her. She...

Joanne Alder

Joanne Alder

Jul 2, 2014

Joanne was born on January 15, 1931 in Toledo, Ohio to Michael and Pauline (Frankowski) Lukasiewicz. She was a gifted, caring mother to 6 children and grandmother to 8 grandchildren. Joanne received an Education Degree from Toledo University. She loved children, which showed in her teaching ability for 35 years in Ohio and Texas in the fields of elementary school...