Obituaries

Andrea Lynne Bonner

Jan 26, 2026

Andrea Lynne Bonner, 66, entered eternal rest on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.

She was born in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, to her beloved mother, La Noria Lynne Bonner.

Andrea was raised in Amarillo, Texas, and was the sixth of eight children, where she developed a deep appreciation for family and community. She received her education in Amarillo,...

Bobby Joe Mason, Sr.

Jan 14, 2026

Bobby Joe Mason Sr., 66, affectionately known as “Lil Bit,” “Pawpaw,” and “Pops,” passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, surrounded by his family.

Bobby was born in Memphis, Hall County, Texas, to Willie D. Brooks and Albert Mason, Sr. He was raised alongside his siblings, Janie Wysner, Donald Mason, Albert Mason, Jr., and Marilyn Knox,...

Elvis Dewayne Fisher

Jan 13, 2026

Elvis Dewayne Fisher, 61, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 4:55 a.m., at BSA Healthcare System in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.

Elvis was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Lena Mae Fisher Peair and Floyd Utah Lewis. He was a devoted son, brother, and uncle.

Elvis grew up in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and attended Natchitoches Central High School. He began learning the...

Delois Avery

Jan 12, 2026

Delois Laverne Avery, 90, formerly of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Delois was born in Nacogdoches, Texas, to Rutherford O’Neil and Allene Wallace Price. She was the eldest of three children, lovingly guiding her sister, Shirley Price, and brother, Charles “Sweet Pea” Price, throughout their early years.

She received her early education...

Sandra Kaye (Saffel) Buchholtz

Jan 5, 2026

Sandra Kaye Saffel Buchholtz, who is lovingly known as “Kaye,” passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, in Amarillo, Randall County, Texas, surrounded by her family.

Kaye was born on October 17, 1948, in Yazoo City, Yazoo County, Mississippi, to Roy Edwin and Mildred Irene Saffel. She was raised alongside her siblings, Roy Saffel, Jr., Mickey D. Gallivan, and Michael L....

Reda Rabb

Nov 7, 2025

John, Chapter 15, Verses 15-17 

"I no longer call you servants because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friend, for everything that I learned from my Father, I have made known to you. You did not choose me, but I have chosen you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit...

Jeffery Theron Dailey Jr.

Oct 15, 2025

Shalom,

The world lost a bright light on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, and Jeffery Theron Dailey, Jr. (J. T.), affectionately known as “JDuce” gained his wings.

J. T. was born in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, on December 26, 1993, to Jeffery Theron Dailey, Sr., and Maria Jimenez-Carr. J. T. was a proud graduate of Palo Duro High School, Class of 2012. He...

Krista Denise Johnson

Oct 7, 2025

Krista Denise Johnson, 55, of Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Krista was born in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, to Christopher Homer, Sr., and Mary Hall Johnson.

She was known by many affectionate names, and she had a gift for bringing laughter wherever she went. For 55 wonderful years, Krista was her mother’s...

Lynn Susan Wright

Sep 23, 2025

Lynn Susan Wright, 71, of Wildwood, Florida, and formerly of Amarillo, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the University of Florida Health Spanish Plains Hospital in The Villages, Florida.

Lynn was born to George and Brenda Potter Smith of Leicester, England. She came to the United States, where she met and married Jerry Lewis Wright, Sr.

From humble...

Marilyn Yvonne Swanson

Sep 21, 2025

Marilyn Yvonne Swanson, 76, of Amarillo, Randall County, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

She was born in Vancouver, Washington, to Clarence and Thelma Barnett Harris.

One of seven siblings, she displayed her natural gift of love and care from an early age, helping raise her younger brothers and sisters.

In 1964, she met the love of her life, Don Swanson....

Jose Trevizo

Aug 30, 2025

Jose Trevizo, 83, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Jose was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Heriberto and Maria de la Luz Loya Trevizo. His family immigrated to the United States in 1952, where they settled down in Los Angeles, California.

In 1963, Jose met the love of his life, Blanca Martinez, whom he...

Ricky Torres Hernandez

Aug 17, 2025

Ricky T. Hernandez, 63, of Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas, and formerly of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

He was born in Abernathy, Hale County, Texas, to Jesse and Sophia Torres Hernandez.

Ricky grew up in Memphis, Texas, where he played basketball, football, and ran track. He worked hard, loved to golf, watching his favorite football team, the Dallas...

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 1978. He went on to graduate from...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...