All Obituaries

Jason Alex Fleming, 41, of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021. He was born in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, to Andrew LaBear and Robbie Lee Carey Fleming. Jason was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Venus Fleming, four uncles, Lum Carey, Otis Carey, Earnest Carey, and Nathaniel Carey, an aunt, Estella Nelson, and a cousin, Irma Nelson. He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Alauna Fleming, two brothers, Robert Carey of Amarillo,...

Koecadee Melton, Jr., 65, of Kendleton, Fort Bend County, Texas, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022. He was born in Madisonville, Madison County, Texas, to Koecadee and Frances Reynolds Melton, Sr. Koecadee graduated from Jefferson High School, in Jefferson, Texas, in the Class of 1974. He volunteered to serve in the United States Army Infantry from 1975 to 1977. He served with the 1st Cavalry Division of Fort Hood, Texas, temporary Tour of Duty (TDY) from Fort Hood, Texas, with the 1st...

It is with great sadness that the Melton family announces the passing of Felecia Rena Melton, 60, of Beasley, Fort Bend County, Texas, on Sunday, April 10, 2022. She was born in Wharton, Wharton County, Texas, to Koecadee, Sr., and Frances Reynolds Melton. Felecia graduated from Jefferson High School in 1979, and attended nursing school at San Antonio Baptist University, graduating in 1983. She spent many years in nursing working as an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse, a Critical Care Unit...

Tracy John Crockett, 58, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born in Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois, to Bernard Emerson and Grace Agnes Alexander Crockett. “One, two, three, look at me, I'm Tracy John Crockett." I loved fishing, hunting, dancing, roller skating, and spending time with my family. I grew up in Altgeld Gardens on the Southside of Chicago. As a child, I loved to fill my mouth with Bubs Daddy bubble gum,...

“For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat.” 2 Thessalonians 3:10 O. V. Lewis, 94, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on February 22, 2022, after a long overall healthy life. O.V. was born in Idabel, McCurtain County, Oklahoma to Martin and Sarah Blackshire Lewis. He was an extremely hard worker. Due to the commitment and dedicated service he provided to each organization he worked for he only held a handful of jobs his...

Linda Faye Smith Denning, 59, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. She was born in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, to Richard and Mary Hall Smith. Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She had four sons and an honorary son, Neko Wilson. Linda loved laughing and spending time with family and friends. You could often find her playing cards or dominos at a local park with friends. She loved to cook barbeque and soul food for her family. Her...

Ms. Desiree Daniella Moore Jackson, 41, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. She was born in Oakland, Alameda County, California, to the proud parents Jeffrey and Jana Denise Johnson Moore. Desiree was the only child born to this union and was greatly loved by her parents. She was a relatively quiet child who blossomed under the care and love of her maternal grandmother, Narvell Johnson. “Grandma,” as Desiree affectionately referred to her, was her...

Ms. Mary Nell “Aunt Nell” Welch, 90, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. She was born in Augusta, Houston County, Texas, to Rial and Annie Mae Baker Barnes. Aunt Nell was self-employed as a childcare provider for 45 years. Even though she never had children of her own, she helped raise everyone else’s children. She cooked for everyone on Sundays and holidays. If you were hungry, all you had to do was ask Aunt Nell what she was cooking, and you...

Ms. Cleo Green Keith, 69, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022. She was born in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, to Willie Howard and Charlene Epps Green. Cleo was preceded in death by her parents. She leaves to cherish her memory, a daughter, Latanya Michelle Green, three sons, Douglas Phillip Green, Quincy Green, and Kenny Adams, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, three sisters, Patricia Green, Leola Green, and Robbie...

Mr. Grover Westmoreland Martin, Sr., 95, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, in Amarillo, Texas. He was born in Waller, Waller County, Texas, to Daniel Webster, Sr., and Roberta Westmoreland Martin. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education and a Master’s degree in education from Prairie View A&M University. Grover proudly served his country in the United States Army during the World War II period and the Army Reserves,...