Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

May 30, 2009

Reba was born Oct. 7, 1918, in Yantis County to William and Ola Gamblin. She was a great mother who loved to cook and work in her garden. She loved everyone and helped as many people as she could throughout her lifetime. She was a Methodist. She was a faithful employee of Sam's Club for more than 27 years, serving...

May 30, 2009

Deloris was born Feb. 8, 1934, in Oklahoma to Richard and Rose Pound. She met Elliott M. "Mr. Ed" Bailey, and they married on April 29, 1951, in Oklahoma City. She helped Elliott with Bailey Printing in Friona for 15 years. They owned the McLean News from 1965 to 1977 prior to moving to Friona. She was superb with arts,...

May 29, 2009

Roy Earl Bailey, 76, of Amarillo died Friday, May 29, 2009. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in St. Paul United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Roy Earl Bailey passed away May 29, 2009. He was born Nov. 15, 1932, in Pampa. He graduated from Amarillo High School in 1950 and received...

May 28, 2009

May 27, 2009

Russell was born February 22, 1974 in Amarillo to Mickey and Kay Annen. He graduated from Canyon High School in 1992. He was employed as a produce manager in grocery stores in Hereford and the surrounding area for many years, and was currently working at Lowes Grocery. He is survived by his parents of Canyon; his grandfather, Melton Williams of...

May 26, 2009

Lola was born July 26, 1922 in Wilkesboro, NC to James and Esther Harris. She met Cleo Golden in Williamsburg, VA and they married in 1946 in Canyon, Tx. She graduated from Amarillo College of Hairdressing in 1963 and was a hairdresser for over thirty years. She was a member of Clowns of America. She volunteered at the Amarillo Senior...

May 25, 2009

Jean was born April 24, 1932, in Amarillo to Carl C. Fulton and Modie Bradley Fulton. She was the seventh of their eight children. She attended Amarillo Public Schools and graduated from Amarillo High School. She married her lifelong partner and best friend of 55 years, E.N. Smith, in 1953. At the age of 3, she was stricken with infantile...

May 24, 2009

Calvin was born May 9, 1930 in Pauls Valley, OK to Stacia and Calvin Ellis. He graduated from Oklahoma A&M (Oklahoma State University) with a degree in geology. He met Kathryn Stewart and they married in 1959. He and Kathryn were members of the Amarillo Ballroom Dancer’s Association. He was a member of the American Association of Petroleum Landmen. He...

May 23, 2009

Betty was born September 24, 1915 in East Gate, Texas to Joe and Vlasta Kolarik. She married Albert Peter Steffek on June 30, 1937. Betty spent most of her married life in Bellaire, Texas, moving to Amarillo in 1992.  As a young mother, she was an excellent cook making homemade bread, kalaches, strudel and wonderful cakes for the family.  She...

May 21, 2009

Lottie was born August 17, 1913 in San Saba County, Texas to Joe and Maggie Kyzar. She met Leon Burk and they married on Dec. 20, 1936. They remained in that area involved in ranching throughout their life. During her life, Lottie worked for Hemphill-Wells, Montgomery Wards, Armor Hardware and was a beautician for many years. She was a room...

May 15, 2009

Betty was born February 14, 1939 in Chicago to Donald and Anna Brooks. She met Bruce Buhr in Illinois and they married in August of 1969. They lived in Florida and Colorado before moving to Amarillo in 1992. Betty and Bruce enjoyed traveling and crafting. She was the “best cook in Texas”. Betty and Bruce managed the Downtown Women’s Center...

May 11, 2009

Dr. Matthew Philip Houseal gave his life on May 11, while helping those who needed him in war-torn Iraq.  He was a physician known for his brilliance, his compassion, and his generosity but most especially for his humility. His achievements were many and great but his most precious gift was always his family.He was born in Washington, D.C. on January...

May 11, 2009

Dennis was born in Amarillo on June 28, 1946 to Dr. J. Gordon and Gurrie Easterling Stewart. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed by Graymac, Inc. for over thirty years, and enjoyed going to work every day. He loved his family very much. Dennis was a member of Washington Avenue Christian Church. He...

May 10, 2009

Peggy was born September 29, 1950 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Jack and Lucille Webb Long. She was born ¼ Comanche and was a member of the Comanche Roll. The family moved to Amarillo and she attended Palo Duro High School. She met Gary Roberson and they married in Biloxi, Mississippi on April 16, 1976. They spent most of their married...

May 8, 2009

Chuck was born in Morgantown, West Virginia to Charles Joe and Austa Marie Lawrence on June 9, 1930. He entered the United States Air Force in October of 1951, serving during Korea and Vietnam. He retired from the Air Force in 1973 as a MSGT after serving twenty-two years. During his military service he was awarded the Air Force Commendation...

May 8, 2009

Bob Davis was born on May 25, 1951 in Woodward, Oklahoma to Gale and Nadyne Davis.  He attended high school in Amarillo.  He joined the U.S. Marines serving during the Vietnam War.  Then he went into Law enforcement, working for several local agencies, until retiring from the Potter County Sheriff’s Department after an 18 year career.  Bob Davis enjoyed the...

May 4, 2009

Mr. Diaz was born May 9, 1969, in Plainview to Raul Heriberto Diaz Sr. and Dora Helena Ponder Diaz. After graduation from Lewisville High School, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. After completing service to his country, he graduated from cosmetology school and worked as a hairdresser. Survivors include his father, Raul Heriberto Diaz Sr. of Washington; his mother, Dora...

Apr 29, 2009

Rosa was born in McCook, NE and moved to Texas in 1939 as a cosmetic salesman.  She was a resident of Phillips, Texas from 1941 to 1998 when she moved to Amarillo.  She married Ellis Bearden on August 31, 1941 in McCook, NE, he preceded her in death in June 1993.  She was a lifelong member of Methodist Churches in...

Apr 28, 2009

James was born July 31, 1921 in Clayton, England to James and Elizabeth Wood. He played the piano at various pubs in England. He played soccer and rugby. He was a tail gunner during WWII for the Royal Air Force. He came to the United States for vacation in 1995, and returned to stay in 1996. He is preceded in...

Apr 28, 2009

Joyce was born March 24, 1935 in Munday, Texas to Henry and Mildred Pierce. She met George James and they married in Clovis, NM on July 28, 1951. She and George were longtime members of Second Baptist Church in Amarillo. She is preceded in death by her granddaughter, Amber, and her beloved pugs, Rufus and Sambi. Joyce is survived by...