Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Charles Irvin Houseman
Mar 13, 2026
Charles "Chuck" I. Houseman, age 78 formerly of Pampa, died March 13, 2026 in Amarillo at his home.
The funeral will be on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel, 4100 South Georgia, Amarillo. The Rev. Byron Williamson of the First Baptist Church in Pampa will officiate. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery.
Chuck's full obit...
Sister Bernadette Beamsley, DLJC
Mar 11, 2026
Sister Bernadette Beamsley, DLJC 1956-2026
Sister Bernadette Beamsley, DLJC, entered into eternal life on March 11, 2026, at the age of 69, accompanied by the prayers and love of her Sisters of the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.
After more than forty years of religious life, she now rejoices in the presence of the Lord whose name she faithfully proclaimed.
Sister Bernadette...
William R. East, M.D.
Mar 8, 2026
William Robert East, M.D. passed away peacefully at the age of 91 at his home. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, he was raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where he spent his early years before pursuing his lifelong calling in medicine.
William Robert East graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1961. Following medical school, he completed his internship...
Mary "Kathy" Kathleen Morgan
Mar 7, 2026
Kathy Morgan, 71, of Canyon, Texas, passed peacefully on March 7, 2026.
A celebration gathering will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10 am to 12 pm at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia.
The full obituary will be published at a later date.
Otis Linley Sr
Mar 6, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Otis D. Linley Sr, 77, of Amarillo, Texas, announces his passing on March 6, 2026, surrounded by his family.
A celebration of Otis's life will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Schooler Funeral Home's Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia.
Otis was born on September 12, 1948, in Amarillo,...
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...
James Frederick DeBaere
Mar 3, 2026
James Frederick DeBaere, age 70 of Amarillo died March 3, 2026, in Amarillo.
A memorial service to honor his life will be on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel, 4100 South Georgia. The Rev. Dale Moreland of The Church at Quail Creek will officiate.
James was born January 10, 1956, in Amarillo to his parents,...
Jimmy Lin McMahan
Mar 2, 2026
Jimmy "Jim" Lin McMahan, 81, of Amarillo, passed away on March 2, 2026.
The family will receive guests on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 5 pm to 7 pm, at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 10 am in the funeral home's Brentwood Chapel with Reverend Greg Corona of Hillside...
Betty Lou Douglass
Feb 27, 2026
Betty Lou Douglass, age 93 of Amarillo, died February 27, 2026 in Amarillo.
Betty was born in Avery County, North Carolina on September 25, 1932 to her parents, Edward and Pansey Carpenter. She married Billy Eugene Douglass in Plainview on July 14. 1958. They were married for the next fifty-eight years, sharing a life until Billy's Passing in 2016.
Betty loved to...
Fay Jones
Feb 25, 2026
Fay Perkins Jones, 88, of Amarillo, passed peacefully on February 25, 2026.
Viewing will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 1 pm to 5 pm, at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia. The family will receive guests from 2 pm to 4 pm. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 10 am in the funeral...
Billye Jean Talley
Feb 21, 2026
Billye Jean Talley, 93, of Amarillo, passed peacefully on February 21, 2026.
Billye’s life will be celebrated on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 1 pm in the Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, with Pastor Gene Shelburne presiding.
Billye was born October 15, 1932, in Yoakum, Tx to William Pearce and Willie Garrett. She moved to Amarillo in 1943 and graduated from Amarillo...
Betty Ann Tellman
Feb 20, 2026
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Tellman, 85, of Amarillo, passed peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family.
A prayer vigil will be held at St. Hyacinth’s Catholic Church, 4500 West Hills Trail, on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 6 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026,...
Eileen Detten
Feb 19, 2026
Mary “Eileen” Detten, 88, of Amarillo, passed peacefully on February 19, 2026, with her beloved children by her side.
A celebration of Eileen’s vibrant life will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 3 pm, at Lake Tanglewood Community Church, 106 Tanglewood Drive in Lake Tanglewood.
Eileen was born in Okeene, Oklahoma, on September 9, 1937, to Jacob Charles and Viola...
Hugh Donald Hall
Feb 14, 2026
Hugh Donald Hall, age 84 of Amarillo, entered the gates of Heaven on Valentine’s Day 2026.
A memorial service honoring his life will be on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel, 4100 South Georgia. The Rev. Dale Moreland of The Church at Quail Creek will officiate. Military Honors will be provided by the Volleys...
Sandra Jean Brock
Feb 13, 2026
Sandra Jean Brock, age 75, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2026, in Amarillo.
The family will receive guests on Tuesday evening from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia Street. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel, with Rev. Chris...
Shirley Ann Wilson
Feb 12, 2026
Shirley Ann Wilson age 88 of Amarillo died February 12, 2026, in Amarillo.
A memorial service will be held to honor her life on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel, 4100 South Georgia. The Rev. Greg Corona of Hillside Christian Church will officiate. Inurnment will be private.
Shirley was born on October 16, 1937, in...
Msgr Rex Eugene Nicholl
Feb 11, 2026
Monsignor Rex Eugene Nicholl, the senior priest of the Diocese of Amarillo, passed away on February 11, 2026 in Amarillo, Texas. He was 89 years old.
Services will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral, 1200 S Washington St, Amarillo, Texas. A Vigil and Rosary will be held on Sunday, February 15th at 6:00 pm. The funeral Mass will be held...
Ann Grace
Feb 8, 2026
May Angela "Ann" Grace, age 83 of Amarillo passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Sunday, February 8th, 2026.
Viewing to be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Schooler Funeral Home at 4100 Georgia is from 11:00-12:00, then a private family graveside service will be held after with Ann being laid to rest next to her husband, Kenneth, in Washburn...
Barry Eugene Blackwell
Feb 5, 2026
Barry Eugene Blackwell was born on February 27, 1945, in Calgary Canada. He passed away peacefully at his home on February 5, 2026, at the age of 80 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
The son of Allen and Ida Blackwell, he spent most of his early years in San Antonio Texas. Barry was active in sports, church, and the Boy...
Graham and Walker Lambert
Feb 4, 2026
Graham Lambert and Walker Lambert were born on February 3, 2026. Graham entered Heaven that same day, and Walker soon followed on the wings of an angel on February 4, 2026.
A small service will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel, 4100 South Georgia. Luke and Tori Durst of The River...
