Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Kenneth Harold Penington
Jul 20, 2025
. Kenneth Harold "Kenny" Penington, 72, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his wife, son, and brother, on July 20, 2025, in Prescott, Arizona, after a courageous 12-year battle with cancer. Born on April 15, 1953, in Amarillo, Texas, Kenny remained a proud Texan at heart throughout his life-carrying with him the grit and warmth of his...
Robert Prescott Newton III
Aug 29, 2025
Robert Prescott “R.P” Newton III, age 42 of Amarillo, passed away peacefully at home after battling cancer for several years.
A memorial service to honor his life will be on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel, 4100 South Georgia. The Rev. Jeff Messer will officiate.
R.P. was born on September 27, 1982, in Houston, Texas,...
James Loyd Patterson
Aug 27, 2025
James Loyd Patterson, 60, of Amarillo passed on August 27, 2025 at BSA Hospital.
No services are scheduled at this time.
James was born July 26, 1965 in Taft, California to Don and Wilma (Bahney) Patterson. He was raised and attended school in Weatherford, Oklahoma graduating with the class of 1983. James went on to attend Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) for...
Raymond A. Martin
Aug 26, 2025
Dr. Raymand Andrew Martin, 82,of Amarillo, Texas passed away August 26,2025 following a long battle with colon cancer.
He was born January 19,1943 in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
Ray earned his BA from the University of Western Ontario in 1965, his MD from University of Galway, Ireland, in 1970 and later completed an anethesiology residency at the University of Toronto.
In 1977, Ray...
Ben R. Smart
Aug 25, 2025
Ben R. Smart, age 89 of Amarillo, passed from this life on August 25, 2025, in Amarillo.
Services will be on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Llano Cemetery Pantheon Mausoleum. Rev. John Valdez of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church will officiate. The Volleys for Veterans will render military honors.
Ben was born on March 22, 1936, in...
Betty J Wilk
Aug 21, 2025
Betty J. Wilk, 96, of Amarillo passed peacefully on the afternoon of August 21, 2025.
Services are pending at this time and an obituary will be published when it is completed.
Darko Ninkovic
Aug 15, 2025
Darko Ninkovic, 65, of Amarillo passed away on August 15, 2025.
The family will host a private celebration.
Please check back for the full obituary.
Randy Michael Hernandez
Aug 15, 2025
Randy Michael Hernandez, 46, of Amarillo passed on August 15, 2025.
The family will celebrate Randy's life on Saturday 23rd at 2pm at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1717 S Manhattan St , Amarillo, Tx 79103.
Randy was born in Amarillo, Texas on November 9, 1978 to Tom and Sylvia (Vasquez) Hernandez. He was a graduate of Caprock High School and was...
Donald Wayne Graves
Aug 13, 2025
Donald "Don" Graves, 69, passed away on August 13, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas. Born on April 8, 1956, in the same city he called home throughout his life, Don was known for his kind heart, generous spirit, and unwavering love for those around him.
Don dedicated much of his working life to A&W/Transfer, where he not only built a career but...
Edward Eugene Owens
Aug 4, 2025
Edward Eugene Owens, 99, of Amarillo passed away on August 4, 2025.
The family will receive guests on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 4 pm to 7 pm at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia. Funeral services will take place at Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1215, North Hughes, with Reverend Vernon Conners presiding, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 11...
Valerie Diane Knight
Aug 2, 2025
Valerie Diane Knight, age 75 of Amarillo unexpectedly passed from this life on August 2, 2025.
A memorial mass will be on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. The celebrant will be Rev. John Valdez.
Valerie was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1950, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to John Joseph and Mary Agnes Kirasic...
Ruben James Solis
Jul 28, 2025
Ruben James Solis, 38, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on July 28, 2025. He was a vibrant soul whose spirit touched everyone around him, and he will be deeply missed.
The family will receive guests at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia, on Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A funeral service to celebrate Ruben's life will...
Larry Lee Wilder
Jul 28, 2025
Larry Lee Wilder, age 76 of Amarillo, passed from this life on July 28, 2025.
A memorial service to honor his life will be on Friday, August 1st, at 11:00 AM at Central Church of Christ Auditorium. Mr. Bret McCasland will officiate.
Larry was born in Amarillo on May 10, 1949, to Cleo and Virgie Caughey Wilder. He graduated from Amarillo High...
Patrick "Aaron" Sharp
Jul 22, 2025
Patrick "Aaron" Sharp, 42, of Amarillo, passed away on July 22, 2025.
Aaron's life will be celebrated on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S Georgia, in the Brentwood Chapel at 10am with Reverend Greg Corona of Hillside Christian Church presiding. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. A livestream of the service is available for those who...
Daniel Clay Beavers
Jul 19, 2025
Daniel Clay Beavers, 36, of Amarillo, passed away on July 19, 2025.
Daniel's life will be celebrated at The Pinnacle Church, 7305 S. Coulter, on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 10:00 am, with Pastor Kurt Oheim presiding. Per the family's request, please send only green plants to the service instead of flowers or sprays.
Daniel was a life long resident in Amarillo...
Judy Ann Perkins
Jul 18, 2025
Judy Ann Perkins, age 79, passed from this life on July 18, 2025, in Claude, Texas.
The family will receive guest on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 5:30 until 6:30 at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia.
A funeral will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel.
Judy was born on January 24, 1946,...
Creede Allen Baer
Jul 18, 2025
Creede Allen Baer, age 26, passed away suddenly on July 18, 2025. His life, though heartbreakingly brief, was filled with boldness, adventure, and a love for the world, reflected in the very meaning of his name.
His parents didn’t know the meaning of “Creede Allen” when they chose it, but no other name could have suited him more. Creede, meaning “Power...
Virginia Ruth Rhodes
Jul 17, 2025
Virginia Ruth Fine Rhodes (85) was born on August 30, 1939, finished her race on July 17, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love, kindness, and servanthood.
Virginia was born in Lubbock, Texas, to Earl and Helen Fine. She and her sister, Gayle, spent most of their childhood in Lubbock and moved to Dallas...
Jose Luis Campos
Jul 17, 2025
José Luis Campos, de 69 años y residente de Amarillo, falleció el 17 de julio de 2025.
El rosario se rezará el martes 22 de julio de 2025 a las 6:00 pm en la Funeraria Schooler, 4100 South Georgia. La misa funeral se celebrará el miércoles 23 de julio de 2025 a las 10:00 am en la Iglesia Católica de Nuestra...
Daniel Cruz Dehoyos
Jul 17, 2025
Daniel Cruz DeHoyos age 51 of Amarillo passed from this life on July 17, 2025, in Amarillo.
The family will receive guests at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia, on Monday evening, July 21, 2025, from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM.
The funeral service will be on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel. Rev. Hrudaya...
