Obituaries

Valentin R. "Val" Levario

Valentin R. "Val" Levario

January 25, 2015

Val was born in Mexico February 14, 1933 to Antonia Ramirez and Jose Levario. He married Mary Ann Moreno in Big Spring in 1977. In 1980, he moved to Amarillo. He was a maintenance supervisor with Montgomery Ward and retired after 35 years. He also had worked at Eastridge Lanes, and was on the ABC Men's Bowling Association. In his...

Carl  James Gentry

Carl James Gentry

January 24, 2015

Carl was born on August 19, 1944 in Oceanside, CA to Carl Kurz and Margaret Martin. He enlisted in the United States Navy, where he proudly served until his honorable discharge after 2 years of service. He moved to Amarillo from Indianapolis in 1977. He worked as a truck driver for most of his life. Carl loved to hunt, fish...

Jo  Nell Whisenand

Jo Nell Whisenand

January 24, 2015

Jo Nell was born on September 8, 1927 in Dalhart to Martin and Bessie Sewell. She married Richard E. Whisenand on March 22, 1947 in Amarillo. The two of them shared over 67 years of marriage. She was a loving and devoted wife to her husband, and was a loving and supportive mother to her three daughters. She was also...

Joe  H. Hodges

Joe H. Hodges

January 23, 2015

Joe was born on December 14, 1932 in Amarillo to Gene and Ruby Hodges. He was raised in Amarillo, where he graduated from Amarillo High School in 1952. He then enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served during the Korean Conflict as a Seabee and was honorably discharged after 4 years of service. Upon his discharge, he went...

Leon Hudson

Leon Hudson

January 23, 2015

Leon was born in Amarillo, Texas on July 28, 1937 to Mart and Edith Hudson. Leon graduated from Amarillo High School in 1955. On July 6, 1958 Leon married the love of his life Marjorue Fouse. Leon attended West Texas University, where he completed his business degree. He then served seven years as a Naval Officer. In June 1967, they...

Muriel  D. Foster

Muriel D. Foster

January 22, 2015

Muriel was born April 7, 1932 in Ft. Cobb, Oklahoma, to Jim Wilson and Grace Bergen Wilson. She was raised in Barnsdall, Oklahoma. She married Billy E. "Blackie" Foster, July 17, 1950 and celebrated 54 years of marriage before he preceded her in death. Together, they raised four daughters. Muriel Dean was a homemaker, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great...

Maxine  Fern Dalton

Maxine Fern Dalton

January 22, 2015

Maxine was born on May 2, 1936 in Ravia, OK to Jess Joe and Virgie Wallar. She married William Wayne Dalton in 1951. He preceded her in death in 1994. She worked as a waitress at Country Barn for over 23 years. Maxine was an avid gambler and loved to hit the casinos with her friends as often as she...

Sue  Nan Wilkie

Sue Nan Wilkie

January 21, 2015

Sue was born on October 29, 1955 in Amarillo to John and Betty Wilkie. She graduated from Tascosa High School in 1973, before attending Amarillo College, where she received her certificate to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. She worked for the Amarillo Veteran's Hospital for many years. She was currently employed with the Clements Unit as a prison guard....

Carl Allen

Carl Allen

January 21, 2015

Carl was born on November 23, 1938 in Greer County, OK to Fred and Ora Allen. He was raised in Crawford, OK, where he graduated from Crawford High School in 1957. He married Fredia Young on March 23, 1957 that same year. Carl worked as a pharmaceutical representative and as a toy maker for most of his life. He was...

Robert  "Bob" Hauser

Robert "Bob" Hauser

January 21, 2015

Bob was born May 6, 1932, in Vancouver, Wash., to Henry and Patricia Hauser. He was raised in Portland, where he graduated from Grant High School. He attended Portland State University as well as Amarillo College. Bob married Christena Culver on June 5, 1954, in Portland. He worked as a salesman for Scientific Products before establishing his business, Westgate Clinical...

James  E. Allen

James E. Allen

January 20, 2015

James E. Allen, 75, of Amarillo, passed away January 20, 2015. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Saint Stephen United Methodist Church with Dr. Stan Cosby officiating. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, January 31, 2015 in Llano Cemetery. James Everett Allen was born October 24, 1939 in...

Susan Johnson

Susan Johnson

January 19, 2015

Susan was born in Delaware, OH to Calvin W. Sanford and Barbara Ann Tobener Sanford on October 29, 1957. As the daughter of a career United States Air Force officer, she lived in Delaware, Ohio, San Antonio, Waco, Russelsaheim, Germany, Wiesbaden, Germany, Bloomington, IN, Boca Raton, FL and Abilene. She graduated from Cooper High School in Abilene in 1976 and...

Ricky  Lewis Fortier

Ricky Lewis Fortier

January 19, 2015

Ricky was born on November 13, 1956 in Victoria to Arthur and Mary Lou Fortier. He grew up and went to school at Cal Farley's Boys Ranch and was an Alumni. Rick was a very good athlete in school. He excelled at football and track and won outstanding wrestler at the ranch. Rick was the most kind, caring, calmest and...

Kevin  Ray Ehrhart

Kevin Ray Ehrhart

January 19, 2015

Kevin was born December 29, 1958 in Borger, to Mary Lu and Otheo Ehrhart. He was raised in Stinnett and married Kathy Parker in Guymon, OK on November 19, 1974. He worked for the railroad for fifteen years before deciding to drive trucks. He enjoyed going to the river and four wheeling. His hobbies were big trucks, and working on...

Nancy  Mann Sitz

Nancy Mann Sitz

January 18, 2015

Nancy was born on March 21, 1955 in Pampa to James and Joyce Mann. She worked for Grand Avenue Baptist Church for many years. She married William Sitz on March 21, 1978. Nancy was dedicated to her faith and serving the Lord. She was kindhearted and a great friend. Most importantly, she was an amazing grandma and mother. She is...

Opal  Lee Young

Opal Lee Young

January 16, 2015

Opal was born on December 12, 1931 in Pioneer, Louisiana to Tom and Jewel Crosby. She was raised in the rural area of Mt. Olive, Mississippi and married David Wiley Young on July 1, 1948 in Amarillo, TX. He preceded her in death on September 27, 2000. Opal was a retired beautician that was passionate about her flower and rose...

William "Ole Bill" Moser

William "Ole Bill" Moser

January 16, 2015

William "Ole Bill" Moser, 79, of Amarillo, passed away January 16, 2015. A memorial service will be 2:00 pm Friday, January 23, 2015 at Cox Funeral Home Benton Chapel with Rev. Dale Moreland officiating. Bill was born July 3, 1935 in San Angelo to Mignon and Robert Miller Monroe Moser. He was a simple man who loved working in his...

Don Miller

Don Miller

January 16, 2015

Don was born on June 2, 1920 in Barnsdall, OK to Roy and Edna Miller. He was raised in Midwest, WY, where starting in high school he served 2 terms in the Civilian Conservation Corp. Upon his completion of high school in 1941he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps. He proudly served in WWII in the South Pacific...

Bennie  Faye Pfeil

Bennie Faye Pfeil

January 14, 2015

On July 10, 1931, a precious girl was born and suddenly the world became a better place. Bennie Pfeil was greatly loved by her mother, Sudie Wilson, but her mother died when Bennie was 18 months old. Her father then abandoned the young girl, but her grandparents took her and raised her. She spoke often of her longing to see...

Irvin Mock "Woody" Wood

Irvin Mock "Woody" Wood

January 14, 2015

Irvin Mock "Woody" Wood was born March 17, 1929 to Henry Ervin and Frances Cathell Williams Wood in Lexington, North Carolina. He went to school through the eighth grade and then went to work with his family, who were tobacco farmers and land owners, working hot days and long hours. In 1945, he married Elizabeth Rachaels and they had three...