Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Kathy L O'Rourke
Jan 14, 2025
Kathy L. O'Rourke, 69, of Amarillo, passed on January 14, 2025.
Please check back for the complete obituary at a later date.
Jack Leroy Broom
Jan 14, 2025
Jack Broom passed peacefully on the evening of January 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Jack was born in Amarillo, TX on March 26, 1933, to Roscoe and Nina Mae Broom. He was the second born child, first born son, to a family that would go on to have 5 more children. Independent from early on, Jack was able to...
Jo Ann Byrd
Jan 11, 2025
JoAnn Byrd, 86, of Amarillo, passed peacefully on January 11, 2025.
A private service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that you leave a condolence or share a memory of JoAnn in the space provided below.
Richard "Rick" Lynn Prather
Jan 10, 2025
Richard "Rick" Lynn Prather, 66, of Groom, Texas, passed away on January 10, 2025.
The family will receive guests on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 4 pm to 6 pm at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia Amarillo, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 1 pm at First Baptist Church of Groom, 407 E. First...
Gloria Sue Pridemore
Jan 8, 2025
Gloria Keel Pridemore, also known as “Granny” to some and to others as “Sue Sue,” age 77, of Amarillo TX passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in Amarillo.
The viewing will be on Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM, and the family will present to receive guests from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Schooler Funeral...
Raymond Brian Smith
Jan 7, 2025
Raymond Brian Smith, 59, of Amarillo, passed peacefully in his home on January 7, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family.
The family will receive guests on Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 1 pm to 5 pm at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home's Brentwood Chapel on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 2...
Josephine Schaffer
Jan 6, 2025
Josephine Schaffer passed away on January 6, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas.
Funeral Service will be at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 18, 2025, with Rev. Beverly Couzzourt officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4200 S Georgia.
Josephine was born October 15, 1931, in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, to Harry and Ethel Ross. She married Clifford Schaffer...
Phyllis Jackson
Jan 6, 2025
Phyllis Jackson, 86, of Amarillo, passed away on January 6, 2025.
The family will receive guests on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia, from 4 pm to 6 pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 10 am, at First Christian Church, 3001 Wolflin Ave. Interment will follow in Westlawn Cemetery on...
Ann Hicks
Jan 1, 2025
Ann Hicks November 8, 1932 – January 1, 2025
Ann Hicks, 92, of Amarillo, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Amarillo Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Church, 4901 Cornell, Amarillo, Texas.
Ann was born on November 8, 1932, in Columbus, Ohio, to Willis and Luella (Knowlton) Neuwirth. She...
Carol Yvonne Ray
Dec 26, 2024
Carol Yvonne Ray, 88, of Amarillo, passed peacefully in her home on December 26, 2024.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, from 10 am to 5 pm at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia. Funeral services will take place in the funeral home’s Brentwood Chapel at 1 pm on Thursday, January 2, 2025, with Pastor John Donnerberg presiding....
Elyanna Jane Nevarez
Dec 26, 2024
Elyanna "Nani" Jane Nevarez, 6 months old, was embraced by Jesus and called into His kingdom on December 26, 2024.
The family will receive guests on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 9:30 am to 10:50 am at St. Laurance Catholic Church, 2300 N. Spring St. Mass will follow at 11:00 am, with Reverend Ryan Winger presiding.
Our Elyanna, or as we would...
James Alvin Pence
Dec 24, 2024
On December 24th, 2024, James “Jim” Alvin Pence received the best Christmas present ever. Our sweet Daddy passed away yesterday. He was quiet, witty, patient, kind, and such an inspiration to so many. James was born to Albert and Tollie Pence on February 12, 1937 in Hodges, Texas. James attended Whitharrel schools and was a veteran with the Army Reserves.
James...
Donald Clyde Hugus
Dec 17, 2024
Donald C. Hugus, age 92, of Amarillo, died December 17, 2024, in Amarillo.
Donald was born to parents Arthur and Ethel Hugus in Fairmont, West Virginia on January 23, 1932. He attended and graduated from Fairmont High School.
He joined the Air Force, then attended the University of Texas and earned his BA in Engineering. Donald worked at Pantex for 37 years...
Margaret Morgan Hooker
Dec 17, 2024
Margaret Ann Morgan Hooker, 85, of Amarillo, passed peacefully on December 17, 2024.
The family will receive guests on Sunday, December 22, 2024, from 1 pm to 5 pm, at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia. Funeral services will take place in the funeral home's Brentwood Chapel at 10 am on Monday, December 23, 2024, with interment following in Memorial Park...
Dr. Larry Lee McMillan-DVM
Dec 15, 2024
Dr. Larry Lee McMillan-DVM, 77, passed on December 15, 2024.
Services will be held at a later date in his hometown of Henderson, Colorado. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Schooler Funeral Home of Amarillo, Texas.
Please check back for updated information.
Leslie Marie Frey
Dec 15, 2024
Leslie Marie Frey, 60, of Amarillo, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 15, 2024, at her home.
On Thursday, December 19, 2024, the family will hold an all-day viewing and visitation from 9 AM to 5 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia.
Leslie was born in Amarillo on January 18, 1964, to her parents, Donald and Elizabeth Vinson. She...
Farris M Hamilton
Dec 12, 2024
Farris M. Hamilton, 74, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas.
No services are scheduled at this time, and the obituary information will be updated when it is made available. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Schooler Funeral Home of Amarillo, Texas.
He graduated in 1969 from Permian High School. He was an accomplished drummer in...
Pamela Sue (Butcher) Sanford
Dec 5, 2024
Pamela Sue (Butcher) Sanford, 60, passed away on December 5, 2024, in San Diego, California.
A memorial service will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. on February 28, 2025, with Deacon Darryl Dixon officiating. Rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. on February 27 in the chapel.
Pamela Sue Sanford was born in Kaiserslautern, Germany, along...
Sister Mary Pia Benavidez
Dec 3, 2024
Sister Mary Pia Benavidez of the Holy Wounds of Jesus, a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Christ the Light (School Sisters of St. Francis), died Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at the age of 71.
The Rosary will be prayed for Sister at 5:00 PM on Sunday, December 8, in Our Lady of the Angels Chapel at Sancta Maria Convent in...
