Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

Aug 10, 2024

Candy Sue Woods (Wilkinson), aged 60, passed away on August 10, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas, the same city where she was born on September 26, 1963. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth, compassion, and a deep devotion to her family and pets.

 Candy completed her education at Palo Duro High School and soon became a beloved figure in local school...

Jul 25, 2024

Barbara Jean Ricketts McGuire went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2024.

Barbara was born October 7,1938 in Amarillo TX. to Charles and Mary Ricketts. She graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School. After graduation she packed her red convertible and headed off to Colorado to see what the world had in store for her. From Colorado she moved to...

Jul 23, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved child, Taksh Snehalkumar Bhakta who was taken from us too soon on 07/23/2024 at the tender age of 1. He brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with his kind heart, radiant smile, and boundless curiosity. Jitu Bhakta 

Jul 22, 2024

Jul 18, 2024

Johnny Barker, 71, went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2024. 

Johnny Lee Barker was born August 11, 1952 in Hays, Kansas to John David and Joann Barker, the oldest of 6 kids. After winning back-to-back state championships in football in 1970 and 1971, he graduated from Helena High School, then went onto Northwestern Oklahoma State University. While refereeing...

Jul 15, 2024

Anne Lenore Conrad, fondly known as “Ma” and “Big Anne” took her first breath of heavenly air on July 15, 2024 surrounded by family. Anne, 80, of Claude, TX., was born in Midland, Texas to Joe and Verna Canon on February 18, 1944 and was the second oldest of eight children. She often talked about her fond childhood memories involving...

Jul 14, 2024

     It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of a mother, a wife, a sister and grandmother, Nina Raquel DeGrood, (aka Rocky). She left us on July 14, 2024 after a beautifully full life. Full of love, laughter, and resilience, she touched the lives of all who knew her. We invite all who knew her to...

Jul 14, 2024

Shawn Tortella, the most sensitive, compassionate, and giving man you'd ever meet, graduated from this world suddenly and way too early at the age of 56.

He was a wrestler at Tascosa High School and very competitive in everything he did as an adult. Shawn's knack for computers began before most people knew what a mouse was. He became an IT...

Jul 9, 2024

Paschall (Shorty) Frederick Tomsu, (89), passed away on July 9, 2024, at the VA-CLC in Amarillo, Texas. He was born on April 25, 1935, in Vernon, Texas, to Cecelia and Ray Tomsu, Sr. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecelia and Ray Tomsu Sr., a daughter Krista Kathleen Tomsu, a granddaughter Alyssa Williams, and a grandson Eli Tomsu.

He is...

Jul 7, 2024

Renée Elizabeth Cheshire, 70, passed away July 7, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born in Amarillo, Texas to James and Betha Hager on September 20, 1953.

She graduated from Tascosa High School in 1972, later earning her degree as a respiratory therapist from Amarillo College. Renée was a devout Christian dedicating time to study the word of God, and...

Jul 5, 2024

Jul 4, 2024

Dionicio “Nicho” Sauceda, Sr., 64, passed away on July 4, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas. He was born on June 30, 1960, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Carmen Sauceda and Telesflora Zapata. He completed his education up to the 10th grade and then began working in the oil fields, welding, and agricultural sectors. Notably, he met his future wife while harvesting...

Jun 29, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of our Mother Gregoria Gutierrez Bustos 89, of Amarillo, Texas.  

Gregoria (aka) Joy, Georgia, George, CHATA was born on a Tuesday March 12, 1935 in Martindale, Texas to Lazaro and Francisca Gutierrez. She loved her family and her hobbies were gardening, sewing, cooking most of all BINGO!! AND A TRUE REDSKIN FAN!!!! 

She...

Jun 15, 2024

Terry Lee King, 80, of Amarillo died at his home Saturday, June 15, 2024.

Terry was born April 16, 1944, in Shamrock, Texas to Clifford and Bertha King. His family lived in Texola when he was a kid until he moved with his mother to Amarillo in 1956 shortly after his father died. He graduated high school from Palo Duro High...

Jun 13, 2024

Mading Adhor Achiengwei passed away June 13, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. He was born January 1, 1963 in Yurol County Lake State, Sudan.

He went to North Sudan in 1983. Mading worked for Khartoum Police Department. Mading married Alak Kongor in 1980.

He came to the United States in March of 2003. He worked at Tyson food.

Jun 13, 2024

Dorothy Marie Tabor, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 13, 2024 She was born on May 28, 1940, Amarillo, Texas to her loving parents Robert Lee Shackelford and Ella Florence Shackelford.

Dorothy led a fulfilling life balancing her roles as a dedicated housewife and an employee at House Plants and Ray's Flowers part-time. She found joy...

Jun 12, 2024

Dwight Earl Folkner left this earthly world on June 12, 2024 to be welcomed to his heavenly world. He was 71 years old.

Dwight grew up in Amarillo and graduated from Amarillo High School in 1971. He worked for Comack Fixtures before going to work at the Neil Unit as a Correctional Officer. Dwight’s passion was for his yard and many...

Jun 5, 2024

Alfredia Roberts, 95, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.  She was born on April 10, 1929, in Mississippi, to Clint Williams and Lois Blackledge Williams.  She was married to Russell Roberts.

Survivors include her daughter Sheila and husband Bob Mares, granddaughter Kim Brunett with her daughter Courtney, two great-grandsons Robert Nathaniel and James Ryan Mares, a great...

Jun 4, 2024

Juanita Potts was born Juanita Lewis on November 5th, 1934, in Tulsa Oklahoma to Harold G. and Mildred Lewis. Our beloved mother and grandmother departed this world on June 4th, 2024.

Juanita was proceeded in death by her husband Albert R. Potts, along with her father, mother, and siblings Harold C. Lewis, and Louise Evans. She is survived by her daughter...

Jun 3, 2024

  

Charles Lee Samples, 70, passed away June 3, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas.  Charles was born on September 18, 1953, in Lubbock, Texas, to Charles and Peggy Watson Samples.  He married Martha F. Samples on May 11, 1976, and was married for 48 years.   

Survivors include five sons and three daughters.  His sons were Tony (Kory) Samples with children Marlee and...