Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Christa Leighann Smith
Mar 29, 2026
Christa Smith, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, was born on November 3, 1979, in Cedar City, Utah, to Gary and Sheila Moore. She passed from this life on March 29, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas, leaving behind a family who loved her deeply and a legacy of strength, love, and courage.
Christa's life will be celebrated on Monday, May...
Hector Elias Granandos De La Rosa
May 13, 2026
Hector Elias Granado, 71, of Amarillo, passed away May 13, 2026.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Schooler Funeral Home. A rosary will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 6:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 am on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Our Lady of...
Lesa Gay Marrell
May 12, 2026
Lesa Gay Marrell, 65, of Amarillo passed peacefully after a brief health battle on May 12, 2026.
Lesa's life will be celebrated at Schooler Funeral Home's Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia, on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 2 pm.
The full obituary will be published at a later date.
Barbara Gail Hunter
May 10, 2026
Barbara Gail Hunter, age 80 of Amarillo entered the Gates of Heaven on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2026.
A memorial service to celebrate and honor her life will be held in The First Baptist Church Chapel on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Dr. Howard K. Batson will officiate.The service will be livestreamed please see the link below.
Barbara was born...
Christine Sandoval
May 9, 2026
Christine Sandoval, age 64, of Amarillo, passed away on May 9, 2026, in Amarillo.
Christine was born on December 15, 1961, in Clayton, New Mexico, to her parents, Leo and Joann Ulibarri Sandoval.
Christine was a vivacious woman who truly loved life and never missed an opportunity to have fun. She was known for hosting epic Halloween parties that friends and family...
Dovie McCoy
May 8, 2026
Dovie Alice McCoy age 96 of Amarillo passed away May 8, 2026, in Amarillo
Dovie was born on July 18, 1929, in Turkey, Texas to her parents, Roy and Cliffie Mangum Richmond.
A devoted homemaker, Dovie dedicated her life to caring for those she loved most. She lovingly raised her two children, Rita and Michael, and her family was truly the center...
Joe Albert Schilling
May 5, 2026
Joe Schilling, age 93, of Amarillo, died May 5, 2026, in Amarillo.
A Vigil Service will be held Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 4100 South Coulter. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, May 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the church. Entombment will follow at Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Both the vigil...
Liborio Avalos Garcia
May 2, 2026
Liborio Avalos Garcia, de 73 años, nacido en Los Cardos, Monte Escobedo, Estado de Zacatecas, México, el 17 de julio de 1952, falleció en paz el 2 de mayo, rodeado de su familia en Amarillo, Texas.
Le sobreviven su esposa Adela Avalos y sus hijos Sulema Avalos, Magali Simmons, Francisco Avalos y Uriel Avalos. También sus 4 nietos que disfrutaban compartir...
Hayden Lee Ann Dillard
Apr 30, 2026
Hayden Lee Ann Dillard, age 39, of Amarillo died April 30, 2026 in Hayes County, Texas. A memorial service to celebrate and honor her life will be on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Hillside Christian Church West Campus, 6100 Soncy Road, Amarillo, Texas. The Rev. Greg Corona will officiate.
Hayden was, born April 9, 1987, in Amarillo, Texas,...
Justin Glen Appling
Apr 30, 2026
Justin Glen Appling, age 37, of Amarillo died April 30, 2026 in Hayes County, Texas. A memorial service to celebrate and honor his life will be on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Hillside Christian Church West Campus, 6100 Soncy Road, Amarillo, Texas. The Rev. Greg Corona will officiate.
Justin was born July 22, 1988, in Springfield, Missouri, passed...
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.
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, at Hillside Christian Church Northwest...
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...
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...
