Obituaries

David Manuel Johnson

David Manuel Johnson

Aug 11, 2025

David Manuel Johnson, 66, of Amarillo, Texas, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Muleshoe, Bailey County, Texas, to William Clemon and Blanchie Mae Benson Johnson.

David grew up in Olton, Texas, where he graduated from Olton High School in...

Tonya Michelle (Powell)  Wilson

Tonya Michelle (Powell) Wilson

Jun 20, 2025

Tonya Michelle Powell Wilson, 51, of Grand Prairie, Texas and formerly of Amarillo, Texas, our daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend to many, received her wings on Friday, June 20, 2025, and is now with our Heavenly Father. May she rest in total peace.

She was born in Taylor, Williamson County, Texas, to Gentry Wayne, Jr., and...

Dorothy Jean Walker

Dorothy Jean Walker

May 8, 2025

Dorothy Jean Robinson Walker, 90, of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Dorothy was born in Elysian Fields, Harrison County, Texas, to Lacy and Ruby Lee Johnson Robinson.

Dorothy dedicated her life to caring for others, both within her home and in her work. As a devoted homemaker, diligent housekeeper,...

Daphine (Cortez)  Hendry

Daphine (Cortez) Hendry

May 2, 2025

Daphine Cortez Hendry, 78, of Amarillo, Randall County, Texas, transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, May 2, 2025.

Daffy was the youngest of nine siblings born in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, to Reverend H. W. and Thenolia Roberson Cortez. Needless to say, Daffy, being the baby of the family, was quite spoiled and demanded her way...

Frances Maurice (Mann)  Pillow

Frances Maurice (Mann) Pillow

Apr 7, 2025

Frances Maurice Pillow, 81, of Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, transitioned to eternity early in the evening on Monday, April 7, 2025, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Floydada, Floyd County, Texas to Elliott and Florene Smith Mann. She attended Saint Mary’s Cathedral Elementary and Junior High School then transitioning to Carver High School where she...

Jessie (Sampleton)  Mayberry

Jessie (Sampleton) Mayberry

Mar 19, 2025

Jessie Sampleton Mayberry, 104, of Hewitt, McLeanna County, Texas, began her new life in Glory on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, departing this old world.

She was the youngest of five children born in Gonzales, Gonzales County, Texas, to the union of Willie Gus “Bill” and Violet Steemer Sampleton.

Jessie attended Brasco Elementary School at Peach...

Sarah Kay (Guest)  Brazier

Sarah Kay (Guest) Brazier

Mar 15, 2025

Arrangements are entrusted to Warford-Overstreet Mortuary.

Please share your condolences with the Brazier Family on our online guest book at www.warfordmortuary.com.

Clendell (Mims)  Mallory

Clendell (Mims) Mallory

Mar 13, 2025

Ms. Clendell Mims Mallory, 94, formerly of Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, transitioned to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Texarkana, Bowie County, Texas.

Portrait of Life : Her Life, Love and Legacy.

Clendell, the mother of eight children, was born in Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, to the Willie Marshall White...

David Lawson

David Lawson

Mar 12, 2025

David Lawson, 86, of Amarillo, Randall County, Texas, went home to be in God’s presence on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

David was born in Lorenzo, Crosby County, Texas, to Dexter Lawson and Blanch Chance.

At an early age, David demonstrated Philippians, Chapter 2, Verses 3 and 4. He had a spirit of willingness to help...

Beverly Ann (Greene)  Shorten

Beverly Ann (Greene) Shorten

Feb 25, 2025

Jesus welcomed Beverly Ann (Betsy) Greene Shorten, 82, of Lubbock, Texas, to her eternal home on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 9:49 p.m.

Beverly Ann (Betsy) Greene Shorten was the fourth child born to Lucille Bates and Leroy Greene.

She graduated from Douglass High School in 1960, and furthered her education by attending Langston University,...

Christopher Jaredi

Christopher Jaredi

Dec 25, 2024

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Jaredi Mpaweingabire and Olga Mapendo Ruhembuza, along with their children Esperance, Michael, Sarah, and Christopher. They tragically lost their lives on December 25, 2024, in a devastating car accident while in the process of relocating to another state.

Jaredi Mpaweingabire was born...

Sarah Jaredi

Sarah Jaredi

Dec 25, 2024

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Jaredi Mpaweingabire and Olga Mapendo Ruhembuza, along with their children Esperance, Michael, Sarah, and Christopher. They tragically lost their lives on December 25, 2024, in a devastating car accident while in the process of relocating to another state.

Jaredi Mpaweingabire was born...

Michael Jaredi

Michael Jaredi

Dec 25, 2024

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Jaredi Mpaweingabire and Olga Mapendo Ruhembuza, along with their children Esperance, Michael, Sarah, and Christopher. They tragically lost their lives on December 25, 2024, in a devastating car accident while in the process of relocating to another state.

Jaredi Mpaweingabire was born...

Esperance Ali

Esperance Ali

Dec 25, 2024

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Jaredi Mpaweingabire and Olga Mapendo Ruhembuza, along with their children Esperance, Michael, Sarah, and Christopher. They tragically lost their lives on December 25, 2024, in a devastating car accident while in the process of relocating to another state.

Jaredi Mpaweingabire was born...

Mpaweingabire (Ruhembuza)  Jaredi

Mpaweingabire (Ruhembuza) Jaredi

Dec 25, 2024

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Jaredi Mpaweingabire and Olga Mapendo Ruhembuza, along with their children Esperance, Michael, Sarah, and Christopher. They tragically lost their lives on December 25, 2024, in a devastating car accident while in the process of relocating to another state.

Jaredi Mpaweingabire was born...

Olga (Ruhembuza)  Mapendo

Olga (Ruhembuza) Mapendo

Dec 25, 2024

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Jaredi Mpaweingabire and Olga Mapendo Ruhembuza, along with their children Esperance, Michael, Sarah, and Christopher. They tragically lost their lives on December 25, 2024, in a devastating car accident while in the process of relocating to another state.

Jaredi Mpaweingabire was born...

Michael Anward Granville

Michael Anward Granville

Dec 10, 2024

Arrangements are entrusted to Warford-Overstreet Mortuary.

Please share your condolences and memories of Mr. Michael Granville with the Granville Family and sign our On-Line Guest Book.

Byron Percel Carter, Sr.

Byron Percel Carter, Sr.

Nov 28, 2024

Byron Percel Carter, Sr., 68, of Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday, November 28, 2024.

Byron Sr. was born in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, to Percy, Jr., and Gwendolyn Jones Carter.

He began his Christian journey as a youth at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Amarillo, Texas, where he...

Nancy Lee (Willis)  Clemons

Nancy Lee (Willis) Clemons

Nov 24, 2024

Nancy Lee Clemons, 89, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy was born in Otto, Falls County, Texas, to Lee and Lula Lonzar Willis.

Nancy was a beacon of love, faith, and service throughout her life. Her early years were spent in Slaton, Texas, where...

Theodore Michael Salerno, Sr.

Theodore Michael Salerno, Sr.

Oct 13, 2024

Arrangements are entrusted to Warford-Overstreet Mortuary.

Please share your condolences and memories with the Salerno family on our online guest book at www.warfordmortuary.com