Obituaries

Jul 19, 2017

Mr. Charles Emmett Warford, 92 of Amarillo, Texas passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017.

He was a resident of Amarillo for 71 years.  He and his family lived in Abilene, Dallas and Henderson, Texas.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife Wilma of Amarillo, a daughter Carol Shepard and husband Emmett of...

Jun 18, 2017

Barbara Diane Henderson, 59, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on June 18, 2017.

She was born in Brownfield, Texas to Charles and Dorothy Jefferson.

Ms. Henderson was preceded in death by a brother, Morris Henderson and a sister, Olean Robinson.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her parents, eight (8) children, Benny Jefferson...

Jun 18, 2017

Velma Rene Timmons, 83, of Amarillo passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017.  She was born in Frost, Texas, to the late James and Jimmie Hunt Beavers.

Mrs. Timmons was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Jimmy Timmons, Jr. and one brother, Clyde Beavers.  She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Garnezar, Jr., Rebecca, ...

Jun 6, 2017

Deacon Albert Douglas Newman passed away on June 6, 2017.  He was born to the late Douglas Newman and Dollie March Newman in Henderson, Texas.

He attended the public schools of Childress, Texas.  Early in his adult life, he professed his faith in Jesus Christ.  He later rededicated his life to Christ during a revival of Elder...

May 27, 2017

A Firm Foundation: Faith, Family and a Legacy of Love

The Life Reflection

Mrs. Maurine Brown King, 90, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on May 27, 2017 in Dallas, Texas.  She was born to the late Martin and Arlissie (Henderson) Brown in Gilmer, Texas and was the...

May 23, 2017

Mrs. Zeffer B. (Gardner) Hooks, 95, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on May 23, 2017.  She was born to the union of Ezzie and Sam Gardner in Camp County, Pittsburg, Texas.  Mrs. Hooks was a graduate of Center Point Boarding School in Kerr County, Center Point, Texas.  She met Claude L. Hooks while attending Center Point and later they...

Apr 30, 2017

Ruby Washington Hill, 69, passed away on April 30, 2017 in Amarillo, Texas.

Ms. Hill was born on February 15, 1948 in Riverside, California to Leroy and Ruby Washington.

She moved to Amarillo, Texas with her parents shortly after birth and then they moved to Clovis, New Mexico.  The first language she learned was Spanish. ...

Apr 21, 2017

Geraldine Virginia Brown, 78, of Amarillo Texas, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017.  Celebration of Life Services were held on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at 1:00 pm at Jenkins Chapel Baptist Church, 1801 North Hughes Street.  Reverend Steven R. Martin, Pastor, will serve as Eulogist and Reverend Jason Jordan-Griffin, nephew, of Union Memorial United Methodist Church, Baltimore, MD.,...

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...