Obituaries

Jun 19, 2026

Edgar Allen Miles was born on July 6, 1936, in Hearne, Texas, to John Henry Miles, Sr., and Millie Ann Love Miles. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Saint Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church. He developed a foundation of faith that guided him throughout his life. He later served as a lifelong member of Mount Zion...

May 30, 2026

Arrangements are entrusted to Heavenly Gate Funeral Service, 702 Gatewood Road, Garland, Texas 75043.

Please share your condolences and memories with the Gentry Lee Powell, Jr., Family.

May 29, 2026

Daniel Allen King, 38, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026, at BSA Health Care System in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.

On September 15, 1987, Daniel Allen King entered the world in Detroit, Michigan, with a spirit that would prove impossible to ignore. Born to Fredrick and Diane King, Daniel spent the next thirty-eight years leaving an impression on countless...

May 18, 2026

Mildred Olivia Collins, 59, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, a lifelong resident of Hereford, Deaf Smith County, Texas.

She was born in Hereford, Deaf Smith County, Texas, to Bishop Richard Collins, Sr., and Nellie Olivia Whitfield Collins. Mildred grew up surrounded by love, faith, and a powerful sense of community. During her childhood,...

May 15, 2026

Mrs. Joyce Evelyn Stenson, 96, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.

She was born in Frederick, Tillman County, Oklahoma, to Mary Lucas and Searcy Marion Arnold, Sr.

Joyce graduated from high school in Frederick, Oklahoma, and attended Langston University in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where she received an associate’s degree. Joyce met and married her husband, Silvester...

Mar 24, 2026

Mrs. Juanita Delorise George, formerly of Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, a retired Educator, former wife of the late Reverend L. B. George, loving mother, grandmother, confidant, and friend, entered rest on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Arrangements entrusted to the Historic Baker Funeral Home, Inc., 301 East Rosedale Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76104.

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...