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Chester Grays, Sr., 94, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. A Celebration of Life Service will be scheduled at a later date in Houston, Texas. Mr. Grays was born in Houston, Harris County, Texas, to Alexander and Irene Thomas Grays.  At an early age, Chester joined Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church where he was active in the youth ministry and occasionally played the role of Santa Claus.  He attended Asbury Elementary School and graduated from Jack...

Michael Albert Francis, 30, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Michael was born in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, to Richie McDonald and Michelle Diana Francis Christian. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Francis leaves to cherish his memories, his stepfather, John Portor Butler, a sister, Marissa Joyce Butler, a brother, Tanner Robert Christian, and a host of other relatives and friends. Please sign the On-Line Guest Book at www.warfordmortuary.com

Longtime civic leader Judith Katherine Sumner Kerr, 82, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. She was born in Shamrock, Wheeler County, Texas, to Emmitt Peazer and Lumarion Weir Sumner.  Moving multiple times throughout her childhood, she developed the ability to fit into any setting, make friends, exercise leadership, and command respect. Known for her strong opinions, she could be gracious when needed and brutally honest when situations called for telling the...

Josephis Austin, 65, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2021. Josephis was born in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, to Joseph and Rether Austin. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother George Austin. Mr. Austin leaves to cherish his memories, a daughter, Tomeka Washington, a son, Jarman Washington, two brothers, Maurice Austin and John Austin, and a host of other relatives and friends. Please sign the On-Line Guest Book at www.warfordmortuary.com

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...

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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,...