Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Leona Elizabeth Newsom
Mar 25, 2011
Leona was born Jan. 20, 1929 to B.M. and Josephine Britten in Groom,Tx. She graduated from Groom High School and went on to San Jacinto Beauty College, graduated and began her career as a cosmetologist working for Edith’s Beauty Shop in Groom. She married W.R. (Bob) Babcock in Groom Sept, 1949 and began her life as a caregiver, caring for...
Mary Sue Sisemore
Mar 25, 2011
Mary Sue was born in Melvin, Texas July 18, 1916. She was attended Amarillo High School where she met her future husband Jack Sisemore Sr,. His father was her pastor. After graduating in 1934, the in Canyon in 1935. Together, they continued their education and attended the Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Her husband’s first pastorate was in...
Dorothy Crutchfield
Mar 24, 2011
Dorothy was born in Stinnett, Texas to Charlie Holmes and Katherine Larkey Holmes on November 27, 1930. She was a member of Westview Christian Church for the last 20 years. She loved to sew, and spend time with her family. She will deeply be missed.Preceded in death by her husband Roy Crutchfield in 2004.Survivors include her daughter Cathy Grimland and...
Lois Ann Fox
Mar 22, 2011
Lois was born in Memphis, Tx on September 29, 1940 to Ed and Velma Clark. She graduated from Memphis High School in 1959. In 1961 she married the love of her life, Edwin “ Pee Wee” Fox. Lois was a devoted wife and mother. She loved to travel in their motor home and enjoyed camping and fishing. Lois also loved...
Shirley Ann Deforest
Mar 22, 2011
Shirley was born on December 8, 1927 in Lima, Ohio to Clarence and Eva Bice. She married Ernest James DeForest in 1952. They were married for forty two years at the time of his death in 1994. She was a vibrant, joyful woman who cherished her family and friends. She was a member of the Highland Christian Church and the...
C.L. Wieberg
Mar 21, 2011
C.L., one of fifteen children, was born on November 24, 1926 in Argyle, Missouri to Frank and Catherine Wieberg. By way of custom harvests he made his way to Groom where he settled to raise his family. He married Ludeen McAdams in 1951. She preceded him in death in 1998. C.L. was a dedicated and hard working man. He was...
Roberta White
Mar 20, 2011
Robbie was born October 26, 1926 in Dow, Oklahoma. She graduated from Boise City high school in Oklahoma. She married the love of her life Henry White, March 27, 1947 in Amarillo. She loved to work puzzles, playing bingo, watching birds, and playing the piano. She enjoyed her family and flowers, and was a fabulous cook. She enjoyed trips to...
Gerald Strueber
Mar 18, 2011
Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Llano Cemetery, Amarillo, TX, with Dr. Jeff Raines of First Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia.Mr. Strueber was born on March 26, 1929 in Dodge City, Kansas to Gerald and Frances Strueber. He married Bettie Lou Simpson on December 27,...
Melvin Allen Cruse
Mar 18, 2011
Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March, 21, 2011 at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel with Dan Shaeffer officiating. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia.Melvin was born in Russell Springs, KS on Nov 7, 1937. He married Kay Post on Oct 14, 1977. Mel was self-employed for many years. He retired from Gilvin...
Anna Josephine Walsh
Mar 17, 2011
Anna Josephine Walsh, 98, died peacefully in her home on March 17, 2011, in Amarillo, TX. Anna was born in Philadelphia, PA, on March 3, 1913. She married her beloved husband, Robert Irvin Walsh, on March 3, 1938.She will be greatly missed by daughters: Karen R. Walsh-Scholl (John) of Amarillo, TX, and Judith A. Hudson (Ed) of Wenonah, NJ; by...
Lorenzo Enriquez Carrillo
Mar 15, 2011
Lorenzo was born in Belbush, Minnesota June 10, 1965 to Lorenzo Carrillo Sr. and Adelina Enriquez Carrillo. He attended High School in Sweetwater, Texas and started his career working for the city of Sweetwater straight out of high school. He then worked for the city of Amarillo for 17 years as a meter reader and was the highest overtime meter...
William S. Alger
Mar 15, 2011
Mr. Alger was born November 2, 1927 to John Alger and Lillie Davis Alger in Letona, Arkansas. He was raised in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. He entered the United States Army in 1945-1948 were he was a mechanic. He married Liselotte “Lilo” Scheu in Berlin Germany October 9, 1948. He was a hard worker, farmer, and rancher. His favorite saying...
Ellis Wayne Grant
Mar 14, 2011
Mr. Grant grew up on a cotton farm in Geary, Oklahoma and attended Geary schools. Hewon all district in pole vaulting, liked to ride horses, play baseball and read.He moved to a farm near Hart, Texas in July 1942 then he made his permanent address inAmarillo, Texas where he worked on the construction of Pantex Ordinance Plant. Hebecame a line...
Carroll Mock
Mar 14, 2011
Boe valued life for the people in it rather than possessions. He got no greater joy than spending time with his family, not only was he the best Daddy in the world to his daughters, he was the sweetest and most generous man to everyone he met. An angel here on earth and now in heaven. Preceded in death by...
Billye Dawn Holmes
Mar 12, 2011
Private funeral services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia.Billye was born on September 25, 1923 in Southmayd, TX. All who knew her knew that she was a private person and loved her cats.She is survived by two step-sons, Barry Holmes of Temple, TX and William Lynn Holmes of Philadelphia, PA;...
Keegan Jacob Rodriquez
Mar 11, 2011
Keegan was born December 22, 2009 in Amarillo. He loved his brother and cheetos He is survived by his parents, Billy and Kricynthia Rodriquez; six brothers, Nadren Black, Zion Rodriquez, Jeremiah Rodriquez, Cameron Rodriquez, Billy Rodriquez Jr, and Jayden Rodriquez; his grandfather, David Rodriquez and grandmother Cynthia Black.
Billy Ray Copeland
Mar 11, 2011
Billy Ray was born in Amarillo, Texas on February 27, 1984 to Valerie and Stan Copeland. He graduated from Tascosa High School in 2002. He was known for his huge heart and loved his little brother more than life itself. He enjoyed life to its fullest.He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Copeland; grandfather, Darwin Bohrer; Grandmother, Billie...
