Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

Oct 12, 2010

Oune Radavong, 87, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010. Oune was born July 28, 1923, in Pakse, Laos. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kham Champasith and Kham Keung; and two brothers, Simone and Boun Thone Champasith. Survivors include her spouse, Ke Radavong; a son, Alex Radavong; two daughters, Amy Xaymongkhoune and Mourine Phomachane; four sisters, Chan...

Oct 10, 2010

Richard “Tiny” Hanes was born on October 27,1938 in Keyes, OK. He is survived by:Daughter: Samantha Kurzeja and husband Gregg of Altamont, IL; Elizabeth Hanes of Amarillo, TX; Sister: Romaine Alley of Walsh, CO; Brothers: Rowan Hanes of Dallas, TX; Royce Hanes of Texhoma, OK; 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was Preceded in death by:Parents: Roy Hanes and Ruby...

Oct 6, 2010

Carolyn Sue Petty-Wright was born on January 30, 1945 in Tulsa, OK.  She is survived by her sons, Jerry Wright of Amarillo, and  Jimmy Fain in San Antonio, TX; her daughters, Tammie Michelle Wright and Husband Paul Sumpter of Amarillo, TX, and  Robin Fain of Sky, OK; a brother, Vernie “Bo” Marquardt of Guymon, OK.; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren....

Oct 5, 2010

Cynda worked as a secretary at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church for 12 years.  Her favorite pastime was playing with her grandkids.  She was loved by everyone. Survivors left to cherish her memories are her husband, Jack Elder; her son, Christopher Elder; her daughter, Jacy Ferril and husband David; a sister, Wendy Williams; a brother, Phillip Edwards; three grandchildren, Alexiah...

Oct 2, 2010

Winston Burgess was born in Happy, Texas on May 22, 1923 to John Burgess and Sallie Crawford Burgess-Willson.  Mr. Burgess received his Bachelor of Science degree from West Texas State and a Masters degree.  He served in the Army-Air Force as a radio operator during World War II in the South Pacific.  He married Frances Gibson on March 19, 1982.  ...

Sep 27, 2010

Deborah was born on April 13, 1963 in Amarillo.  She married Michael Thomas on March 15, 1982 in Clarendon, TX. Deborah loved Tweety Bird and Dr. Pepper.  She enjoyed the outdoors and enjoyed music.  She loved life and was a wonderful caregiver to all.  Deborah had the hands and heart of and angel.  She had many friends and her family...

Sep 26, 2010

Paula Was born on August 15, 1962 in Amarillo to Paul and Agatha Vaughn.  She was a loving mother and beloved sister and she will be greatly missed. Paula is survived by her children, Timothy Vaugh and wife Amber of Amarillo, and Brandy Bogue of Amarillo, two brothers, Stanley Vaughn of Houston, and Tom Vaughn of Hartshorn, OK, a sister,...

Sep 25, 2010

Daniel Molina, 31, of Amarillo died Saturday, September 25, 2010. Daniel was born June 13, 1979 to Carlos and Maria Molina in Beloit, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife, Nelyda Molina; a son, Carlos; three daughters, Pearl, Gabby, and Daniella; his mother, Maria Rodriguez; and two brothers, Carlos Molina, and Martin Rodriguez. Daniel is preceded in death by his...

Sep 23, 2010

In loving memory of our dad, Joe Segovia. Joe was born on February 12, 1952 in Lubbock, TX to Maria Inez Segovia and Silverio.  He was raised in Amarillo.  Joe had a passion for Tejano Music and loved being in his garden.  He was loved by many and will be greatly missed all who knew him. Joe is survived by...

Sep 21, 2010

Anna was born March 28, 1914, in Greeley, Nebraska, to Thomas Smyth and Hannah Snell Smyth.  She married John O’Gorman on June 11, 1935 and raised their family in Twitty Community. Anna was a school teacher in Nebraska before marrying John O’Gorman.  Anna was a faithful member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.  She was a devoted wife, mother and...

Sep 21, 2010

Airalynne was born on March 1, 2010 in Dallas, TX to Aaron Hixenbaugh and Kristle Lamberson of Amarillo.  She is survived by her parents, four brothers, Gage, Dorian, Braiden and Chaston Erwin of Amarillo; her grandparents, Anita Hixenbaugh of Salem, IL, and Debra and Tim Lamberson of Amarillo; and her great-grandparents, Stella Becker of Iuka, IL and S.C. and Jewel...

Sep 16, 2010

Bob’s career as a news director and journalist spanned decades.  In Amarillo, he worked on radio and television from 1948 to 1972 at KGNC AM-FM-TV, KVII TV, and finally at KFDA.  He worked an additional 5 years at KTXS in Abilene, TX and finished his broadcasting career on radio with 14 KPUR.  His final broadcast was in 1987.  He was...

Sep 10, 2010

Sep 6, 2010

Mary Etta Ward, 88, went to be with the Lord on September 6, 2010. As desired, she was at home surrounded by loved ones at the time of her death.  Mary Etta, born to Nell and Fred Miller, February 15, 1922, in Lubbock County, was the eldest of eight children.  She married Ardus J. Ward in Malta, Idaho, on February...

Sep 5, 2010

Cary Lee Mask of Amarillo passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, September 5th.  Born in Amarillo on July 18, 1948 to A.J. & Betty Mask, Cary served as a proud Marine and Vietnam veteran finishing his career retiring from the FAA. He will be remembered for his love of Christ, his willingness to help  anyone in need, and...

Sep 4, 2010

Guadalupe Olivarez Jr. was born in Amarillo on September 30, 1990.  He attended Palo Duro High School.  He is survived by his parents, Guadalupe Olivarez Sr. and Eva Calderon Olivarez; a son, Sabian Olivarez; a daughter, Serenity Olivarez; a brother, Anthony Olivarez; and three sisters, Brenda Romero, Debra Craine, and Sabrina Olivarez.

Sep 4, 2010

George Martin “Sack” Farrington was born on October 24, 1945 in West Fork, Arkansas to Martin VanBuren and Ethal Irene Farrington.  He graduated from high school in Elkhart and was proud to be an Elkhart “Wildcat”.  Mr. Farrington worked at the Campbell Soup Plant in Fayetteville, AR and at J&J Oilfield Service in Elkhart, KS and was a Veteran of...

Sep 3, 2010

Micki Ezzell was born May 31, 1921 at Wellington, Texas to Warren and Ethel Lowe.  She lived in Amarillo from 1953 until moving to Ruidoso five and a half years ago.  She worked as a receptionist at St. Anthony's Baptist Hospital until her retirement.  She was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Amarillo. She is survived by a...

Sep 1, 2010

Terri was born on February 2, 1959 in Amarillo, Texas to Charles and Kathy Ryals. She is preceded in death by her father Charles Ryals, a daughter, Cody Lynn Brazil and 2 sisters, Sherri Hendrix and Jackie Ryals. She is survived by mother, Kathy Ryals, 1 sister, Teresa Danels and 1 brother, Joe and wife Edith Ryals along with several...

Aug 29, 2010

Dosty was born on September 1, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland to Dosty Sr. and Gloria Serafin . He attended Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore, MD, where he held the school record in shot put for over 30 years. He graduated in 1971. He then attended Towson State University where he held school records in shot put, discus and the...