Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

Dec 23, 2022

Gary J. Hyatt, 73, of Amarillo died Friday, December 23, 2022

The memorial service will be at 10:00 am, Friday, January 6, 2023, at Trinity Baptist Church with former pastor, John Redfearn and Brad Jones officiating.

Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home 4100 S Georgia St.

Gary was born March 10, 1949, in...

Dec 21, 2022

Elwanda Jean Smith Griffith, age 83 of Amarillo passed from this life on December 21, 2022 and joined her beloved son Christian Keith Griffith; her parents; and brother, Charles E. “Chuck” Smith in heaven.

Elwanda was born on September 3, 1939 in Lamesa, Texas to her parents Edward J. Smith and Verla Imogene Smith. She married the...

Dec 17, 2022

Anna Belle Chauveaux Hughes, the last surviving child of Antoine and Celine Chauveaux passed to glory on December 17, 2022.

Visitation will be from 6-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Trinity Baptist Church Chapel, 1601 W. I40....

Dec 14, 2022

Helen Frances Beckner Kilburn was born on October 2, 1946, to Elmer Hess Beckner and Ursula (Brown) Beckner in Clayton, NM. Helen was the only sister to four brilliant brothers; Weldon, Ferol, Everett, and Gary. Helen married Jerry Kilburn, the most handsome guy in Clayton, on October 6, 1963. Together they raised two incredible sons, David and Brian. Raising...

Dec 13, 2022

Haskell Allen Dufur, 92, of Amarillo passed away December 13, 2022.

Visitation will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2022 at the funeral home with Pastors Lance Harrington and Aaron Thorne officiating. Interment will be private.

Dec 7, 2022

Michael James Moore, “Mike,” “Grandaddy,” passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

Visitation will be from 6-7:00 p.m., Monday, December 19, 2022 at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 20, at First Baptist Church in Amarillo.

Mike was a humble servant...

Nov 30, 2022

Myrtle Marie Acker White, a lifelong resident of the Texas Panhandle, passed away in Amarillo, on November 30, 2022, at the age of 94.

Myrtle was born to Jacob and Magdalena Acker, on July 3, 1928, in Nazareth, Texas, where she attended school through grade 12. She went on to study at St. Anthony’s School...

Nov 29, 2022

LaNelle Phillips Waldrop, who lived in various towns and cities in the Texas Panhandle all her life, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at The Craig Senior Living in Amarillo. She was 94.

She was born to Clury and Hazel Phillips on December 9, 1927, at her grandparents' home in Ashtola in Donley County and grew up...

Nov 28, 2022

Mitchell "Mitch" Ryan Holmes, 33, of Amarillo died November 28, 2022.

Memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Washington Avenue Christian Church, 3800 S. Washington.

Mitch didn’t so much march to his own drum. He took the drum apart, then left pieces with friends as he carried it along on...

Nov 28, 2022

Thomas Gail Cummings, 74, of Amarillo died November 28, 2022.

Memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 2, 2022 at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.

With great sadness after a lengthy battle with dementia our family announced the passing of Thomas (Tom) Gail Cummings on November 28th in Amarillo Texas. Tom...

Nov 26, 2022

Kevin Gabel, age 65 of Amarillo died November 26, 2022 in Amarillo surrounded by his family.

The family will receive guests from 6pm until 7 pm Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 10:00 am in Llano East Cemetery and the...

Nov 23, 2022

Ernestina “Tina” Renteria, 74, of Amarillo passed away on November 23, 2022 surrounded by her adoring family.

Rosary will be said at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 4:30pm. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10am on Monday, November 28, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 4118 S. Bonham in Amarillo....

Nov 21, 2022

Kevin Lance West, 64, died November 21, 2022 in Amarillo. Kevin was born in Pampa Texas, on March 5th, 1958, to Audy Larry West and Sheila LaNell (Shelton) West. Son of a sharecropper of Irish descent and Irish mother who also contributed 1/64th Native American ancestry to his genome. The family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where his mother...

Nov 21, 2022

Robert Castillo Sr.

Public viewing will be on Sunday, November 27 from 11:00 AM until 8:00 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel. At 6:00 PM the family will gather for prayer.  The funeral service will be held on Monday, November 28 at 2:00 PM at First Christian Church.  Interment will follow at Llano East Cemetery.

Nov 15, 2022

Carlton "Clem" Frederick Clemens, “The Silver Fox of Amarillo, 92, went home to heaven with the angels on Tuesday, November 15 th , 2022.

Born September 28 th , 1930, in Texarkana, Texas to loving parents Inez and Claude Clemens, Clem attended Texarkana High School and was a talented football star. Following graduation, Clem proudly served his...

Nov 15, 2022

Linda “Joyce” Crabtree Pratt, 81, of Amarillo passed away November 15, 2022.

It was Joyce’s wishes not to have a service. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home.

Linda Joyce Pratt was born April 4, 1941 in Hutchinson, KS to Glenn and Violet Crabtree. She was a graduate of Tascosa High School then earned her ADN...

Nov 11, 2022

A.C. “Bud” Holland, age 88 of Amarillo entered the gates of Heaven on November 11, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Public viewing will be on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia.  A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 10:30 AM at...

Nov 10, 2022

Dianne Campbell Ollinger, 68, of Claude passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022.

The family will welcome visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ollinger on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 2pm at The First Baptist Church of Claude, 308 Park St....

Nov 9, 2022

Michael Patrick Poushyk, 49, of Amarillo passed away on November 9, 2022.

A celebration of Michael's life will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 10am in the Schooler Funeral Home's Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia.

Michael was born on May 7, 1973 in Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada to Lorraine Jeanette Vandale and Patrick...

Nov 7, 2022

Wayne Schmitt died on November 7, 2022 in Amarillo, Texas

All services will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 4100 S. Coulter.   A vigil service  will be held on Monday, November 14, 7 pm., and the funeral mass on November 15, 10:00 AM.  Celebrant will be Rev. John Valdez.  Interment will follow at Memorial...