All Obituaries

Willetta Forward Jackson, 91, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021, and transitioned to her home in heaven. Willetta was born in Hubbard, Hill County, Texas, to Ernest and Cathryn Carter Forward. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Jo Kathryn Stein. Mrs. Jackson leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Bennie “Ben” Jackson, a daughter, Valary Jackson, two grandsons, five great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and a...

Cornelius Anthony Gray, 53, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021. Cornelius was born in Rayville, Richland County, Louisiana to Lonnie Haney and Johnnie Mae Gray. At the age of three, he moved with his mom and siblings to San Diego, California, where he was raised along with his siblings.  Also, some of his aunts and an uncle also moved to California which allowed him to be raised with many cousins.  They had fun and those were the good ole days! Cornelius...

Because of COVID-19 Guidelines, face coverings and social distancing are required. Robert “The Rob” Lee Barrow, Jr., 61, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Mr. Barrow was born in Tulia, Swisher County, Texas to Ruby Dean Barrow and Robert Lee Fennell.  As we reflect on the life of “The Rob,” we will remember the purpose of a strong, hard-working man who valued family, faith, and his integrity.  “The Rob” served his...

Suzan Kay Hyde Franks, 75, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021. Suzan was born in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, to Woodrow Orland, Sr., and Ruth Adele Petty Hyde. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Jeri Beth Collins and Barbara Elliott, and a brother, Woodrow Orland Hyde. Mrs. Franks leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Jerry Dale Franks, two daughters, Ruth Ann Hyde Lynch and Dianna Renea Franks, and a brother, Michael Orland Hyde. Please sign...

Because of COVID-19 Guidelines, face coverings and social distancing are required. Seating is limited.  Edward Lewis Haley, 70, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021.  Mr. Haley was born in Mineola, Wood County, Texas to Ira Vernon and Jennie Vera Miller Haley.  He attended Phyllis Wheatley High School.  After high school, he served his country honorably as a Private First Class in the United States Marine Corps from April 5, 1978, to October 5,...

Because of COVID-19 Guidelines, face coverings and social distancing are required.  Seating is limited. Kirby Jean Henderson Hampton, 73, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020. She was born in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, to Fannie Bea Henderson Hill.  Kirby lived in Bryan, Texas, and attended elementary school. In 1957, she moved to Amarillo, Texas, where she attended Carver High School and graduated.  In September 1968, she married Kenneth Clay...

Douglas Louis Thomas, Jr., 72, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was born in Carthage, Panola County, Texas, to Douglas Louis, Sr., and Annie Mae Wall Thomas. Mr. Thomas served his country in the United States Army from May 8, 1968, to May 7, 1970. He also worked for the Thomas E. Creek Veterans Administration Medical Center for many years in Environmental Service. Douglas was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife,...

Frances Smith, 55, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020. Ms. Smith was born in Hereford, Texas, to James Henry and Maxine Williams Smith. Frances attended school in Hereford, Texas, and she worked in the healthcare industry as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years.  She had the biggest heart, a heart of gold, and the strength of a warrior.  She loved her family and was enormously proud of her children.  She was a daughter, sister, mother,...

Morris Lee Overstreet, II, 50, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020. Mr. Overstreet was born in Amarillo, Texas, to Brenda Overstreet and Morris Lee Overstreet on September 27, 1969.  He was raised in Amarillo and was an active member of Mount Zion Baptist Church.  He attended Eastridge Elementary, Travis Junior High School, and he graduated from Palo Duro High School with honors.  Morris was a student involved in clubs and sports.  From Amarillo,...

Donald Edward Zeno, 63, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Mr. Zeno was born in Fort Worth, Texas, to Jesse Hunter and Joyce Faye Andrews Johnson. Donald was preceded in death by his father and mother. He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving sister, Jackie Fennell of Fort Worth, Texas, a close family friend, Mr. Bernard Kelly, and a host of other family members and friends. Please sign our On-Line Guest Book at www.warfordmortuary.com