Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Susanne Smith
Apr 9, 2026
Susanne Smith passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, with her daughter Carolyn faithfully by her side.
A memorial service will be June 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia.
Susanne was born on December 21, 1936, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to her parents, Darrel and Lucille Dunn. She was raised on her family’s farm in...
Sally Birdsong Skaggs
Mar 6, 2026
Sally Birdsong Skaggs died March 6, 2026, at age 91. She was born November 4, 1934, to Dr. W.F. and May Pearl Birdsong in Fort Worth, Texas. Sally grew up in Amherst, Texas where her father, an Army physician, had relocated the family following World War II. She was a tall, red-headed and outgoing basketball player at Amherst High School...
Judy Lee Laird
Apr 11, 2026
The beautiful and vibrant Judy Lee Laird, 84, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026. She was born on June 21, 1941, in Mason City, Iowa, to Alvina “Vicki” Peterson and Rex Paullus.
The family will receive guests at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia in Amarillo, Texas, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 12:30 pm to 1:55 pm in the...
Robert Garland Holt
Apr 29, 2026
Long time Amarillo resident and community leader Robert Garland (Bob) Holt died on April 29, 2026, at the age of 92.
Robert was born on June 4,1933, to Horace and Ida Ruth Holt in Alpine, Texas, where his father was a depot manager for the Santa Fe Railroad. The family was soon transferred to Muleshoe, Texas, where Robert grew up with...
Dr. James Stephen Spurlock
Apr 27, 2026
Dr. James Stephen Spurlock, 82, of Amarillo, passed peacefully on April 27, 2026, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia, from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM. The family will receive guests from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026,...
Blake Lewis Riggs
Apr 26, 2026
Blake Lewis Riggs, 65, passed away peacefully at home in Amarillo on April 26, 2026. Born in Pueblo, Colorado, on August 17, 1960, Blake’s early years were defined by what the neighborhood kids called "life on the prairie"— a time of climbing fences, hunting lizards, and just the right amount of mischief. A natural leader, he loved playing football, serving...
Wendy White
Apr 23, 2026
Wendy White, age 64 of Amarillo died April 23, 2026.
The family will receive guest on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia. The funeral will be on Wednesday, April 29, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Schooler Funeral Home. Rev. Greg Corona of Hillside Christian Church will officiate. Interment will be...
Jorita "Darlin" Johnson Groves
Apr 23, 2026
Jorita "Darlin" Johnson Groves, age 88, formerly of Panhandle died April 23, 2026, in Amarillo.
A memorial service to honor and celebrate her life will be on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Freedom Baptist Church.
A private burial was held on the Frying Pan Ranch in Bushland, Texas.
Jorita was born on April 4, 1938, to her parents, Vance...
Harry Wayne Hughes
Apr 22, 2026
Harry Wayne Hughes, age 82, of Amarillo, Texas, passed on Wednesday, April 22nd, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with throat cancer.
He was born in White Deer, Texas, on May 15, 1943. As a kid, he gravitated towards chess, reading, acting, writing, and history, signaling a lifelong love of the creative and the curious.
Wayne graduated from White Deer...
Helen Martha Bunch
Apr 21, 2026
Helen Martha Bunch, age 85, of Amarillo, TX, peacefully passed away with her daughters by her side on April 21, 2026.
A memorial service for Helen will be conducted by Pastor Bill Gehm of Grace Church on April 28, 2026, at 2 p.m. in the activity room of Winwood Village, 4421 Ridgecrest Circle, Amarillo, where she spent her last 20 years.
Helen...
Debra Zamora
Apr 14, 2026
Debra Delia Zamora, age 64, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to her family and community.
Viewing hours will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 1 pm to 7 pm, at Schooler Funeral home, 4100 S. Georgia. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 3...
Christopher Joseph Berryman
Apr 14, 2026
Christopher Joseph “C.J” Berryman, age 41 died on April 14, 2026, in Amarillo.
A vigil service will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, April 17, 2026, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 4100 S Coulter. The funeral mass will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. The celebrant will be...
Mike Bodey
Apr 11, 2026
Jon Michael “Mike” Bodey, 66, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, strength, and love for his family.
Mike's life will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM, in the Schooler Funeral Home's Brentwood Chapel.
Mike was born on December 22, 1959, in Borger, Texas, to Calvin and Linda Bodey. He was raised...
Harold Whittington Ambers
Apr 11, 2026
Harold “Hal” Whittington Ambers, 80, of Amarillo, died on April 11, 2026, in Amarillo.
A memorial service to honor his life will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel, 4100 South Georgia.
Hal was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, on November 8, 1945, to Elbert Whittington Ambers and Mildred Greta Carroll Ambers. He proudly...
Prestine "Tina" Wells Fulton
Apr 7, 2026
Prestine “Tina” Wells Fulton entered the gates of Heaven on April 7, 2026.
A memorial service to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Dr. Murray Gossett will officiate.
Tina was born on September 23, 1950, in Amarillo to her parents, Roy Preston and Grace Pierce Wells. She graduated...
Myra Ann Kimmel Schmitt
Mar 29, 2026
Myra Ann Kimmel Schmitt, age 84, of Amarillo, passed away March 29, 2026, in Amarillo.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2026, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, with burial following at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Myra was born in Blytheville, Arkansas, to her parents, Frank and Marcella Kreps Kimmel, on June 15, 1941. As a...
Barbara Louise Crume
Mar 28, 2026
Barbara “Ginger” Louise Crume, age 90, of Canyon, passed away on March 28, 2026.
Ginger was born in Peakin, Illinois, on December 24, 1935, to George H. and Dorothy A. (LeSeure) Wubben. They preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Bobby Joe Crume, two brothers, Craig (Lowenda) Wubben, George Edward Wubben; one sister, Dorothy (Walt)...
Edwin "Butch" Lee Greer
Mar 26, 2026
Edwin “Butch” Lee Greer, 76, of Canyon, Texas, passed peacefully on March 26, 2026, and was reunited with his beloved wife Judy just 77 days after her passing. No services are scheduled at this time.
Butch was born on February 22, 1950, in Dumas, Texas, to Harold Edward and Billie Ruth (Clark) Greer. He graduated from Dumas High School in 1968....
Sam Odell Widener
Mar 22, 2026
Sammie “Sam” Odell Widener, 89, of Amarillo, passed peacefully with his beloved wife, Shirley “Yvonne” Widener at his side on March 22, 2026.
The family invite you to help celebrate Sam’s life on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Washington Ave Christian Church, 3800 S. Washington St, with Pastors Lennie McCay and Jon Kohler officiating.
Sam was born on July...
Mary Lou Ivy Winders
Mar 21, 2026
Mary Lou Ivy Winders, also known as “Nanny”, 84, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026. Mary Lou Payne was born on June 9, 1941, in Huntoon, Texas, to Alvin and Mary Frances Payne. She managed a local dry cleaners for the majority of her career and later retired from Ivy Insurance.
The family will receive guests on Monday, March 23,2026,...
