Obituaries

Jun 3, 2021

Michael Albert Francis, 30, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021.

Michael was born in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, to Richie McDonald and Michelle Diana Francis Christian.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Francis leaves to cherish his memories, his stepfather, John Portor Butler, a sister, Marissa...

May 29, 2021

Longtime civic leader Judith Katherine Sumner Kerr, 82, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021.

She was born in Shamrock, Wheeler County, Texas, to Emmitt Peazer and Lumarion Weir Sumner.  Moving multiple times throughout her childhood, she developed the ability to fit into any setting, make friends, exercise leadership, and command respect.

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Apr 30, 2021

Willetta Forward Jackson, 91, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021, and transitioned to her home in heaven.

Willetta was born in Hubbard, Hill County, Texas, to Ernest and Cathryn Carter Forward.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Jo Kathryn Stein.

Mrs. Jackson leaves to...

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...