Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

Sep 1, 2024

It pains me to admit it, but apparently, I have passed away. Everyone told me it would happen one day but that’s simply not something I wanted to hear, much less experience, but as everyone knows GOD has a plan for each of us. If you ask my husband, Jim, I always got my way in life. 

 And while on that...

Sep 1, 2024

Carolyn Jean Sells, 70, passed away September 1, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas. She was born on December 10, 1953, in Terry County, Texas, to Ervin Warren and Opal Mearl Dollar. She was married to Rejino “Reno” Rodriquez. 

Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, Ervin Warren and Opal Mearl Dollar, sisters: Rebecca Bradley, Grace Marie Sells, Kathy Hatcher, and Rita...

Sep 1, 2024

Harper Vincent Muse

Harper Vincent Muse, 85 of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on September 1, 2024, in Amarillo. A memorial service with Pastor Billy Snyder officiating will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 6, at the LaGrone Blackburn Shaw Chapel, 8310 South Coulter Rd in Amarillo, Texas. Burial will follow at Llano Cemetery, 2900 S. Hayes, in Amarillo. Harper...

Aug 31, 2024

Amparo Mayorga

Agosto 30, 1930 – Agosto 31, 2024

Amparo Mayorga, 94, de Amarillo, Texas falleció el sábado 31 de Agosto de 2024. Amparo nació en Berrendos, Monte Escobedo, Zacatecas, Mexico, hija de Indalecio Mayorga y Petra Valenzuela. 

 Nuestra madre nos deja un gran dolor y miles de recuerdos. Ella fue una mujer fuerte, creativa, discreta, que aprendió a salir adelante a pesar...

Aug 30, 2024

Richard (Rick) Wayne Nichols II, of Amarillo, Texas, was reunited with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Rick was born on May 7, 1955, in Abilene, Texas, to his mother, Carol Katherine Burkett Nichols, and his father, Richard Wayne Nichols. His father served in the U.S. Navy, and the family relocated throughout Texas several times...

Aug 26, 2024

Tony Sengthavone, 65, passed away August 26, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas. He was born on June 8, 1959, in Vientiane, Laos, to Manh Sengthavone and Thinh Sengthavone. He graduated high school from Laos. He held many different jobs from welding to working in a warehouse for Affiliated Foods for over 15 years. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and...

Aug 20, 2024

     David Alan Robinson, 84, passed away on August 20, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas. David was born on April 19, 1940, in Las Animas, Colorado, to John (Jack) L. Robinson and Evelyn Janet Robinson. He married Beverly Robinson on August 16, 1977. 

     He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Evelyn Robinson, a grandson, Christopher Cox,...

Aug 17, 2024

Deacon Andres Gonzalez, 67, of Amarillo passed away August 17, 2024. He was born February 23, 1957 to Guadalupe and Delfina Gonzalez in Friona, Texas. Deacon Andy married the love of his life Esmeralda (Recio) Gonzalez on August 26, 1977. He was Ordained as a Deacon for the Amarillo Diocese on September 30, 2011. He was the coordinator for Prison...

Aug 15, 2024

William Roy “Bill” Frow left this earth and went to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 15, 2024. He was born on February 28, 1939, to Leroy and Katie Frow in Farmington, Iowa. He was proceeded in death by his parents and two sisters, Bernice Kula and Laura Lee Kennard. Bill married Barbara Ann Wilson in Donnellson, Iowa on June...

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...

Aug 6, 2024

Harvey George Dow (1944-2024)

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Harvey George Dow, a devoted husband, stepfather, friend, neighbor and retired Navy veteran, on August 6, 2024, at the age of 80.

He is survived by his loving wife Mistie B., stepchildren: Damien K., & Heavenly Blessing B, his stepchildren from his previous marriage Trinidad and Carmin.

He is preceded in...

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...