All Obituaries

Lynda Darnell Barnes, 70, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. She was born in Huntsville, Walker County, Texas, to Ed Clinton and Salona Williams Barnes. Ms. Barnes attended Hilltop Elementary School, Carver High School, and Pala Duro High School. After high school, she attended Amarillo College and Texas State Technical College and Design school. She worked as a dietary cook at Panhandle Plains Hospice and retired from Vivian’s Nursing Home in 2018. Lynda...

Nathaniel Cantly, 92, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Nathaniel Cantly was born in Tyler, Smith County, Texas, and the only child of Leonard and Mary Douglas Cantly. His biological parents are Isaiah Thompson and Maylena Choice. Nathaniel and his wife, Leola Gilliam Cantly grew up together, graduated from high school, and were married in Kilgore, Texas. They were married for 65 years. He served his country in the United States Army from October 8, 1951, to...

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,...

Kenneth Ray Green, 53, of El Paso, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022. He was born in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, to Charles Shorten and Tina Marie Green Reddic. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves to cherish his memory, a brother, Joseph Shawn Green of Lubbock, Texas, and an aunt, Patricia Green of Vernon, Texas. Please sign the On-Line Guest Book, and view Kenneth Ray Green’s obituary at www.warfordmortuary.com

“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...