Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

Janis Lynn Denton

Janis Lynn Denton

Nov 2, 2025

Janis Lynn Denton, age 74 of Amarillo entered into heaven on November 2, 2025.

A graveside service will be on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Llano Pantheon Mausoleum. Rev. Chris Condit of Hillside Christian Church will officiate. 

Janis was born on May 14, 1951, in Amarillo, Texas, to her parents, Melvin Sr. and Ruth Vibbard Roberson. She graduated from...

Sylvia Ann De Baere

Sylvia Ann De Baere

Nov 2, 2025

Sylvia Ann De Baere, age 74 of Amarillo passed from this life on November 2, 2025, in Amarillo, with her beloved husband by her side.

A memorial service to honor Sylvia’s life will be on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia.

Sylvia Mosley De Baere was born on April 8, 1952, in Greggton, Texas,...

Robert Warren Donaldson

Robert Warren Donaldson

Nov 1, 2025

Robert W. Donaldson ( Rob ), 82, passed away on November 1, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at Ebenezer Church, 1112 N. Grand Street, Amarillo, Texas 79107 at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, 11/12/2025.

Robert was born September 10, 1943, in Holden, Massachusetts, to Robert S. and Helen (Wales) Donaldson.

Robert, a Teamster in Amarillo, Texas, worked for many...

Clarence Wilbur Walls

Clarence Wilbur Walls

Nov 1, 2025

C. Wilbur Walls, age 80 of Amarillo entered into Heaven on November 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

 A memorial service to celebrate his life will be on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Lake Tanglewood Community Church. Rev. Jon Kohler will officiate. 

Wilbur was born on March 29, 1945, in Pampa, to his parents, Garland Marion...

RD Hedrick

RD Hedrick

Oct 27, 2025

Ronald “RD” Dale Hedrick, 71, of Canyon, Texas, passed unexpectedly on October 27, 2025, with his beloved wife and children at his side.

RD’s life will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Lifeway Fellowship Baptist Church, 3315 Hancock St, with Pastor Randy Davis, Ann and RD’s longtime pastor, presiding.

RD was born on August 7, 1954, in...

Larry Dale Brown

Larry Dale Brown

Oct 26, 2025

Larry Dale Brown

November 19, 1949- October 26, 2025

Larry Dale Brown took his last ride on Sunday, October 26, 2025, to meet his Lord and Savior in Amarillo, Texas.

Larry’s memorial service will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, Monday, November 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in Groom, Texas.

Fred H. & Juanita Williams Brown welcomed Larry, a blue eyed,...

Raymond H. Garcia Jr

Raymond H. Garcia Jr

Oct 24, 2025

Raymond H. Garcia Jr, age 75 of Amarillo, entered into heaven on October 24, 2025, surrounded by his family.

TENTATIVE SERVICE TIMES:  They will be confirmed Monday morning.  Rosary will be held on Thursday, October 30 at 6:00 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia with a Prayer Service and visitation to follow at 6:30 PM also at the funeral...

Mickie Pollard Hester

Mickie Pollard Hester

Oct 19, 2025

Mickie Mae (Pollard) Hester, 94, of Amarillo, passed peacefully in her home on October 19, 2025 with her beloved daughter at her side.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 10 am at Llano Cemetery with her grandson, Kyle Hester, presiding.

Mickie was born on June 18, 1931, in Pampa, Texas to Porter and Bertha (Sharp) Pollard....

Patrick Alan Bowers

Patrick Alan Bowers

Oct 15, 2025

Patrick “Pat” Alan Bowers age 86 of Amarillo, was welcomed into heaven on October 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

The family will receive guests on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 5:30 PM until 6:30 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia. The funeral will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Church of Christ...

Leroy J. Kitten

Leroy J. Kitten

Oct 12, 2025

Leroy J. Kitten, age 86 of Amarillo Passed into God’s Kingdom October 12, 2025.

Public viewing will be on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from 9 AM until 5:00 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia. The family will receive guests from 5:30 PM until 6:30 PM that evening at the funeral home. A funeral mass will be on Thursday, October...

Clyde Elmo Israel

Clyde Elmo Israel

Oct 7, 2025

Clyde Israel began and ended his life in Amarillo, Texas, as a proud Christian and Sandie who dedicated his life to making the world a better place.

Clyde peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord at age 93 on October 7.

Playing and watching team sports was a passion for Clyde. He took pride in his high school athletic career, playing baseball...

Kurt Richard Schoch

Kurt Richard Schoch

Oct 5, 2025

Kurt Richard Schoch, age 72 of Amarillo was unexpectedly called to heaven on October 5, 2025.

A rosary will be said at 5:30 PM on Thursday October 9, 2025 at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia, followed by a Vigil Service. The family will then immediately receive guests from 6:30 until 7:30 PM.

Funeral mass will be on Friday, October 10, 2025...

Carlene Burk

Carlene Burk

Oct 4, 2025

Carlene Burk, 83, of Amarillo passed peacefully on October 4, 2025.

The family will receive guests on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia. Funeral services will take place at 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Paramount Baptist Church, 3801 S. Western, with Pastor Lance Herrington presiding. Burial will...

Beryl Rae Reynolds

Beryl Rae Reynolds

Oct 3, 2025

Beryl Reynolds, age 91, of Amarillo, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted mother, sister, granny, great-granny, and great-great-granny and aunt, she lived a life full of laughter, faith, and love. Though she has left this earthly home, her melody lives on in the...

Deborah Lee Hodges-Beckham

Deborah Lee Hodges-Beckham

Oct 2, 2025

Deborah Lee (Truitt) Hodges-Beckham passed away on October 2, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and beauty that touched everyone who knew her.

Born on March 13, 1948, in El Paso, Texas to Jake and Bette Truitt, Deb was blessed with a childhood that spanned many countries. Each place added to the depth of taste and character that was...

Michael Avery Dia

Michael Avery Dia

Sep 30, 2025

Michael Avery Dia

March 5, 1963 – September 30, 2025

Michael Dia, 62, of Amarillo, passed away on September 30, 2025, surrounded by the family he so deeply loved.

Michael was a man defined by dedication, hard work, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Even on the morning of his passing, he was still working, true to his nature of giving his all...

Felicitas Diaz

Felicitas Diaz

Sep 30, 2025

"Felícitas Díaz, 92, of Amarillo passed peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

The family will receive guests from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia. Rosary will follow at 6:30 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 4, 2025, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church at 4100...

John Scott Kimberling

John Scott Kimberling

Sep 28, 2025

John Scott "Johnny" Kimberling, known lovingly as Johnny, passed peacefully from this life on September 28, 2025, at the age of 82 in Amarillo, Texas.

Born on June 1, 1943, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Johnny was the son of John Dewey and Ruby V. Kimberling. He was a proud alumnus of Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch and a member of the first...

Rita Agnes Baker

Rita Agnes Baker

Sep 28, 2025

Rita Agnes Baker, 95, of Amarillo, passed peacefully on September 28, 2025.

The family will receive guests on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 5 pm to 7:30 pm at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia. Funeral services are being held at Lifeway Fellowship Baptist Church, 3315 Hancock St, with Pastor Randy Davis presiding. Burial will be private.

Rita was born on October...

Wayne Lance Hawkins

Wayne Lance Hawkins

Sep 25, 2025

Wayne Lance Hawkins, born on July 19, 1941, in Amarillo, Texas, to Fred and Esther Hawkins, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. Raised in Amarillo, he attended Palo Duro High School.

No services are scheduled at this time. 

 In 1960, Wayne married Linda Dilsaver, and they shared a life for 50 years, raising two wonderful sons. Wayne began his career in...

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