Obituaries

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...

Dec 14, 2021

Jaden Alezandra Burroughs, 18, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.

She was born in Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Texas, to Jason Raphel Burroughs and Carmen Dionne Alexander.

Jaden was a sales representative for Conn’s Home Plus for two (2) months.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her parents,...

Nov 6, 2021

Mr. Joshua Dwain “Josh” Lightsey, 27, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021.

Josh was born on September 28, 1994, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Daniel Dwain and Dorothy Kay Sumner Lightsey.  He attended schools in Bee Cave, Texas, Iowa Park, Texas, and Pewaukee, Wisconsin.  Josh was a 2013 graduate of Pewaukee High School...

Oct 25, 2021

MS. Joan Kathleen Galvez, 61,  of Amarillo, Texas passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021.

Joan was born in Rochester, Monroe County, New York to Thomas Byron and Alice Dean Fernaays Joslin.

She is preceded in death by her parents, a sister Joanna Laird and a brother, Lee Joslin.

Joan leaves to cherish...

Oct 19, 2021

MS. Tina Ann Sanders, 54, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021.

Tina was born in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas to Wilburn Charles and Barbara Ann Wirth Osburn.

She is preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Monchrief Sanders, III.

Tina leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Christopher Cyrus...

Oct 11, 2021

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...

Sep 30, 2021

Reginald James Henderson, Sr., 41, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

He was born in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, to James Henderson, III, and Shirley Kay Henderson.

He worked for Northwest Texas Healthcare System for twenty years as a floor tech.

Mr. Henderson leaves to cherish his memory, his...

Sep 30, 2021

Mr. Daryl Walford, 65, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021, in Childress, Texas.

Daryl was born in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas to Sam and Eloise Harris Hodge.

He leaves to cherish his memory, a cousin, Nona Ann Terry of Amarillo, Texas, and a niece, Yolanda Walford Parks of Chicago, Illinois.

Sep 21, 2021

Mr. Eddie Dansby, Sr., 81, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

Eddie was born in Roby, Fisher County, Texas to Sam and Loraine Jones Dansby.

Eddie was employed by Clark Roofing Company for fifteen years and retired as a roofer.  He loved to work.  When he was not working on roofs,...