Obituaries

Feb 7, 2023

Mr. Jeff Blackburn, 65, of Amarillo, Texas, and El Prado, New Mexico, passed away from cancer on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, in Taos, New Mexico.

Jeff was born on International Worker’s Day, May 1, 1957. He grew up in Amarillo, Texas, and at the time of his death was living in both New Mexico and Texas.

Jan 17, 2023

Emogene Williams Turner, 82, of Amarillo, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

She was born, in West Point, Fayette County, Texas, to Wright and Texanna Louise Manuel Williams.

The family moved from West Point, Texas, to Sweetwater, Texas, where Emogene graduated from Booker T. Washington...

Jan 16, 2023

Horace Hansome “Mustard” Vaughn, 59, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023.

He was born in Nashville, Howard County, Arkansas, to Joe Lewis, and Verma May Witmore Vaughn.

Mr. Vaughn leaves to cherish his memories, his “special friend,” Deborah Henderson of their home, five sons, Daniel Thomas (Dana) of Amarillo, Texas, William...

Jan 6, 2023

Fernando Carrillo Reyes, 38, passed away on January 6, 2023. He was born August 24, 1984 to the parents of Father, Jesus Carrillo Arce and Mother, Maria Elva Reyes, in Suchil Durango, Mexico.

Fernando enjoyed spending time with his family. He is known by all to having been a hard worker and family man. September 12, 2019...

Nov 26, 2022

Karen Mechele Gilbert, 62, of Amarillo, Texas, entered her earthly journey on December 29, 1959, and passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022.

She was the second of six daughters born in Plainview, Hale County, Texas, to the union of Robert and Ruby Polk Owens.

Karen accepted Christ at an early age at the United...

Nov 23, 2022

Deborah Kerr Bryant, 68, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

She was born in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, to Charles B. and Lucinda Phillips Bryant.

Deborah graduated from Job Corps. She worked for The Hollywood, formerly located at 715 South Polk Street, Amarillo, Texas, as a warehouse clothing associate.

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Oct 17, 2022

Mrs. Wilma Jean Bates Warford, 95, of Amarillo, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, October 17, 2022.

She was born in Electra, Wichita County, Texas, to Marvin Lloyd and Willie M. Black Bates.

Wilma was an only child and a resident of Amarillo, Texas for more than 70...

Oct 9, 2022

Roxie Lynn McChristian was born on January 6, 1960, in Lubbock, TX. He was raised by Precious Lee Nobles and Arthur Edward Hopes in Amarillo, TX.

Roxie was known to his friends as Rock. Rock enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles, traveling, dominoes, playing chess and watching his Dallas Cowboys play. He was a truck driver for 22 years,...

Aug 3, 2022

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 Palo Duro High School. After high school, she attended Amarillo College and Texas State Technical College...

May 19, 2022

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,...

Apr 29, 2022

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...

Apr 10, 2022

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...

Apr 1, 2022

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...

Mar 28, 2022

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,...

Feb 22, 2022

“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...

Feb 15, 2022

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...

Jan 5, 2022

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...

Jan 5, 2022

Ms. Mary Nell “Aunt Nell” Welch, 90, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

She was born in Augusta, Houston County, Texas, to Rial and Annie Mae Baker Barnes.

Aunt Nell was self-employed as a childcare provider for 45 years. Even though she never had children of her own, she helped raise...

Jan 3, 2022

Ms. Cleo Green Keith, 69, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022.

She was born in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, to Willie Howard and Charlene Epps Green.

Cleo was preceded in death by her parents.

She leaves to cherish her memory, a daughter, Latanya Michelle Green, three sons, Douglas Phillip...

Dec 19, 2021

Mr. Grover Westmoreland Martin, Sr., 95, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, in Amarillo, Texas.

He was born in Waller, Waller County, Texas, to Daniel Webster, Sr., and Roberta Westmoreland Martin.

He received a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education and a Master’s degree in education from Prairie View A&M...