Obituaries

Apr 17, 2021

Josephis Austin, 65, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2021.

Josephis was born in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, to Joseph and Rether Austin.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother George Austin.

Mr. Austin leaves to cherish his memories, a daughter, Tomeka Washington, a son, Jarman...

Mar 12, 2021

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Mar 1, 2021

Cornelius Anthony Gray, 53, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021.

Cornelius was born in Rayville, Richland County, Louisiana to Lonnie Haney and Johnnie Mae Gray.

At the age of three, he moved with his mom and siblings to San Diego, California, where he was raised along with his siblings.  Also, some...

Feb 16, 2021

Because of COVID-19 Guidelines, face coverings and social distancing are required.

Robert “The Rob” Lee Barrow, Jr., 61, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.

Mr. Barrow was born in Tulia, Swisher County, Texas to Ruby Dean Barrow and Robert Lee Fennell.  As we reflect on the life of “The Rob,” we...

Jan 22, 2021

Suzan Kay Hyde Franks, 75, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021.

Suzan was born in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, to Woodrow Orland, Sr., and Ruth Adele Petty Hyde.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Jeri Beth Collins and Barbara Elliott, and a brother, Woodrow Orland Hyde.

Mrs....

Jan 14, 2021

Because of COVID-19 Guidelines, face coverings and social distancing are required. Seating is limited.

Edward Lewis Haley, 70, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021.

Mr. Haley was born in Mineola, Wood County, Texas to Ira Vernon and Jennie Vera Miller Haley.  He attended Phyllis Wheatley High School.

After high...

Nov 19, 2020

Because of COVID-19 Guidelines, face coverings and social distancing are required.  Seating is limited.

Kirby Jean Henderson Hampton, 73, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020.

She was born in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, to Fannie Bea Henderson Hill.  Kirby lived in Bryan, Texas, and attended elementary school.

In 1957,...

Oct 21, 2020

Douglas Louis Thomas, Jr., 72, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

He was born in Carthage, Panola County, Texas, to Douglas Louis, Sr., and Annie Mae Wall Thomas.

Mr. Thomas served his country in the United States Army from May 8, 1968, to May 7, 1970.

He also worked...

Oct 15, 2020

Frances Smith, 55, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020.

Ms. Smith was born in Hereford, Texas, to James Henry and Maxine Williams Smith.

Frances attended school in Hereford, Texas, and she worked in the healthcare industry as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years.  She had the biggest heart, a heart...

Sep 7, 2020

Morris Lee Overstreet, II, 50, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020.

Mr. Overstreet was born in Amarillo, Texas, to Brenda Overstreet and Morris Lee Overstreet on September 27, 1969.  He was raised in Amarillo and was an active member of Mount Zion Baptist Church.  He attended Eastridge Elementary, Travis Junior High School, and...

Aug 23, 2020

Donald Edward Zeno, 63, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020.

Mr. Zeno was born in Fort Worth, Texas, to Jesse Hunter and Joyce Faye Andrews Johnson.

Donald was preceded in death by his father and mother.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving sister, Jackie Fennell of Fort...

Jul 31, 2020

Lacey Deionn Nevins Washington, 50, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020.

Because of COVID-19, face coverings and social distancing are required.  There will be limited attendance at the service.

Ms. Washington was born in Garden City, Kansas, to Alvin and Doris Nevins Crosby.

She was preceded in death by...

Jul 26, 2020

Timothy Lionel Boynes, 54, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020.

He was born in Richmond, Virginia on February 18, 1966, to Winford Gladstone Boynes, Jr., and Annie Mae Boynes.

Mr. Boynes attended Douglas High School and graduated from Grover Cleveland Innovative High School for Fine Arts in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  He...

Jun 27, 2020

Myrtle V. Williams, 94, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020.

Ms. Williams was born in Barstow, Texas, to Garfield and Ida Charleston Bolton.

She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, Clyde Charleston, L. C. Bolton, Rayfield Bolton, Nathaniel Bolton, Jack Bolton, and James Bolton, and three sisters, Viola...

Jun 12, 2020

Barclay Benard, 93, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020.

Mr. Benard was born in Como, Texas, to Bee Moil and Estella Wanda Waddleton Benard.

Mr. Benard served his country in the United States Navy from September 18, 1945, to June 21, 1946, and in the United States Army from September 28,...

Apr 22, 2020

Melvin Moore, Jr., 76, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Melvin was born in Clarendon, Texas to Melvin and Mable Gilmore Moore, Sr.

Mr. Moore served his country in the United States Army and was a Specialist (SPC).  He was also employed with the...

Apr 18, 2020

Lakysha Jo Cantly, 45, formerly of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020, in Palestine, Texas, at home with her family.

Arrangements are entrusted to Emanuel Funeral Home of Palestine, Texas, and Warford-Walker Mortuary of Amarillo, Texas.

Queen Lakysha Cantly Brown, the second child, was born in Amarillo, Texas, to the late Donell...

Apr 8, 2020

Vera Delores Conor Taylor, 65, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.

A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be scheduled at a later date.  Arrangements are entrusted to Warford-Walker Mortuary.

Mrs. Taylor was born in Rosebud, Texas, to Willie May Dairy and Robert Albert Conor.

She was preceded in...

Apr 1, 2020

Margaret Marion Finch, 32, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

Margaret Marion Finch was born in Amarillo, Texas, to Danny Washington and Sonja McChristian.  She attended Bivins Elementary School and graduated from Tascosa High School.  During high school, she played the clarinet in band and was a member of the flag squad.  After...

Feb 3, 2020

Mrs. Ada Bradley, 82, of Amarillo, Texas, went from labor to reward on February 3, 2020.  She passed away in North Richland Hills, Texas.

Mrs. Bradley was born on November 13, 1937, in Mexia, Texas, to Selvester and Symanthia Parhams Wallace.

As a young woman eager to start a family, she married Thomas Dansby and...