Obituaries

Feb 28, 2017

J. T. Towery, 66, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on February 20, 2017.

He was born in Flomot, Texas to Jack and Willie Towery.

He is survived by his son, Timothy Towery and two daughters, Jessica Tropez (Ronald) and Alice Brown all of Amarillo, six sisters, Merline Brown, Linda Towery, Gloria Dean Towery, Tishann Towery,...

Feb 27, 2017

Helen J. Thomas, 90, of Amarillo, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017, in Amarillo, Texas.

Graveside services will be officiated by Reverend Joe Taylor.

Mrs. Thomas was born in Ben Franklin, Texas.  She was a longtime Amarillo resident and was employed by Don and Sybil B. Harrington for 48 years.

Survivors include her ...

Feb 17, 2017

Karen Elaine Jackson, 56, of Amarillo, Texas was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 17, 2017.

Celebration of Life Services will be officiated by Reverend Morris Mitchell.

She was born to her loving parents, the late Earnest Drone and Brenda Joyce Drone of Sacramento, California.

The Lord called home...

Feb 12, 2017

Jewelle Bailey Allen was born to the union of William and Rosie Carothers Bailey in Williamson County, Georgetown, Texas.  Mrs. Allen finished Carver High School, Marshall, Texas, as the valedictorian, at the ripe age of 15.  She then went on to complete studies and receive a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Tillotson College (now Huston-Tillotson University) Austin, Texas, a...

Feb 2, 2017

Claudia White of Amarillo passed away on February 2, 2017.  Memorial services were held Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson Chapel AME Church, 1901 N. Washington, Amarillo, Texas with Reverend Phillip Randle officiating.  Final resting place is the Fort Huachuca Post Cemetery in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

Claudia White was born in Bell County, Texas,...

Dec 30, 2016

Perry Tillman-Walker departed this life peacefully Friday, December 30, 2016 at his home.

Perry Tillman-Walker was born on December 5, 1949 in Borger, TX to Herman Walker and Margaret Tillman. He was reared by his Grandmother Roberta Tillman- Shaw.

Perry received his early education in the Borger, TX Public School system. He relocated to Amarillo,...

Dec 30, 2016

Marvin Alphonzo Lassiter, 80, of Amarillo, TX, died on December 30, 2016, at his home.

Mr. Lassiter was born on May 15, 1936, in Selma, North Carolina, to John and Miley Lassiter.

He attended Harrison High School in Selma, North Carolina where he played football. He continued his education at Shaw University in Raleigh, North...

Dec 23, 2016

Mrs. Artelia Butler, age 98, of Amarillo, Texas passed peacefully at home on December 23, 2016.

Celebration of Life Services were held Thursday, December 29, 2016, at the Rose Chapel of Warford-Walker Mortuary, with the Reverend E. J. Cofer officiating.  Interment followed at the Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Artelia was born to Dock and Hattie Fowler...

Dec 21, 2016

Phillip R. Coble, Sr., 66 years old, passed away on December 21, 2016.

He was born in Texas to Willie Coble and Earlene Kelly Coble on June 6, 1950. He attended Hilltop Elementary School, North Heights and Carver Junior and Senior High School. Phillip was a 1968 Graduate of Amarillo High School. He served in the United...

Dec 16, 2016

Ruby L. “Lady Cool Breeze” Lewis, 94, of Amarillo died Friday, Dec. 16, 2016.

Ruby L. Lewis was born July 4, 1922, in Rotan. She was a longtime resident of Amarillo and was a disc jockey in the 1960s. She was married to the Late Mr. Luther Lewis.

Ruby Lewis was the first African American...

Dec 9, 2016

Rudy Carl McFall Scott was born on April 25, 1951 to Rudolph McFall and Lezetta Smith in Memphis (Hall County, Texas). Rudy moved to Amarillo, Texas at a young age. He attended Carver Jr. and Sr. High Schools as well as Palo Duro High School.

He met and married Melvia Perkins. To this union, Rudana was born....

Dec 2, 2016

Mrs. Anita Vinson, age 84, of Amarillo, Texas died on December 2, 2016.

Celebration of Life Services were held on December 9, 2016, at the Greater Love Temple Church, Bishop Jackie L. Riles officiating. Interment followed at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Warford-Walker Mortuary.

Anita Vinson was born on July 8, 1932 in...

Nov 8, 2016

Lola M. Whitaker of Amarillo, Texas, passed into our Heavenly Father's arms on November 8, 2016, after a brief illness.  She was surrounded and embraced in prayer by her loving family as she peacefully slipped into the bonds of this life.

Lola was born on March 6, 1932, in the rural Rusk County Community of...

Nov 1, 2016

James Haskins Sr., 72, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

Services were held at Mount Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. James Collins, pastor, officiating. Burial was at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Warford-Walker Mortuary.

James Willie Haskins was born Dec. 20, 1943, in Littlefield to Ed Haskins and Ollie Roberts. His parents...

Oct 31, 2016

Demetress Lashun Wilson, 42 of Amarillo, was called home by the Lord on the peaceful Monday October 31.

Demetress Lashun Wilson was born April 11, 1974 to Sharon Chance and Jessie L. Washington. Demetress was a FIGHTER her entire life starting at birth weighing in at 3 remarkable pounds. None the less, her encouraging spirits where outweighed...

Sep 7, 2016

Willie Devorce was born February 9, 1949, in Memphis, Texas. He was educated in Memphis. He was a former City of Amarillo employee for 24 years.

He is survived by his wife Linda Devorce of Amarillo, Texas, 2 sons Tracey (Tonya) Matthews of Amarillo, Texas and Casey Matthews also of Amarillo; 2 daughters; 1 brother Clarence Devorce...

Sep 5, 2016

Sedalia Swoopes, 101, died Monday, Sept. 5, 2016.

Services were held at Jenkins Chapel Baptist Church. Burial followed at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Warford-Walker Mortuary.

Sedalia lived a long, rich life centered around her faith and her family. Sedalia’s journey began March 8, 1915, in Longview, where she was born to...

Sep 2, 2016

Ca’Miyah Faye Roddy, infant, of Amarillo died Friday, Sept. 2, 2016.

Graveside services were held at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Warford-Walker Mortuary.

Survivors include her parents, Calvin Roddy Jr. and Shelby Williams; a sister, Ja’Leah Roddy; a paternal great-grandmother, Nell McKnight; her paternal grandparents, Calvin Roddy Sr, and Helene Tinner-Smothers; her maternal great-grandparents,...

Aug 27, 2016

Will Burks Jr., 59, of Amarillo died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016.

Celebration of life services were held at Jenkins Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Morris Mitchell officiating. Burial was in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Warford-Walker Mortuary.

Will Lamar Burks Jr. “Hollywood” was born Aug. 7, 1957, in Tucson, Ariz., to Will and...

Aug 21, 2016

Joseph Pulley, 97, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.

Graveside services were held at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. E.J. Cofer officiating. Arrangements were made by Warford-Walker Mortuary.

Joseph Pulley was born Nov. 6, 1918, in Monmouth, Ill. He was a 21-year military veteran, serving in the Army and Air Force. He was formerly employed...