Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Ralph F. Maloney
Feb 19, 2009
Ralph was born to Edward and Elizabeth Burns-Maloney in Churubusco, Indiana on April 4, 1923. Mr. Maloney served in the US Army during WWII. After returning home from the war, he married his lifelong love, Elizabeth “Betty” VonderHaar on September 13, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mr. Maloney worked for Phelps Dodge Copper in Fort Wayne until 1969 when he...
Winifred Goodman
Feb 18, 2009
Mrs. Goodman was born in Childress, Texas on September 1, 1912. She grew up in Clayton, New Mexico and Crowell Texas. She lived for many years in Panhandle, where she was active in First Baptist Church as a Sunday School teacher and as a member of the WMU. Mrs. Goodman moved to Amarillo in 1965and worked as an LVN at...
Shirley Jean Cline
Feb 17, 2009
Mrs. Cline was born June 25, 1939, to Rufus Jarrell and Nell Rozelle Jarrell in Amarillo, Texas. She married the love of her life, Murel “Sonny” Cline in 1958. Mrs. Cline worked 17 years at Region 16 Education Service Center, retiring in October 2008. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her life revolved around her children and family....
Jeremy Hernandez
Feb 15, 2009
Jeremy was born June 11, 1991 in Austin, TX to Esmeralda & Domingo Hernandez. He moved to Amarillo in 2004. Jeremy touched so many people in his life, when he smiled you could not help but smile back. When he laid his head on your shoulder, you could feel gentleness in his heart, and when he laughed the whole world...
Frances Lerline Fewell
Feb 14, 2009
Mrs. Fewell was born Dec. 22, 1928, in Upsher County to Hughey E. and Nora F. Nation. She was the most loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She spent most of her life taking care of her home and family. She worked until her retirement for Sears Drapery Shop in Amarillo. Mrs. Fewell was a longtime member of San...
Seneca Nicole Marquez
Feb 14, 2009
Seneca was born in Clovis to Abelardo Marquez and Tiffany Romero on February 11, 2004. Although her life on earth was short, she touched the heart of all who were fortunate to know her. Seneca spread her joy and laughter to all those around her, never thinking of herself, always wanting to make sure that everyone else was going to...
Anna Mae Andrews
Feb 14, 2009
Anna Mae Andrews was born March 11, 1918, in Hayti, Missouri to Wolf and Adeba Khourie. She married Phillip Andrews and resided in Sayre, Oklahoma. They moved to Amarillo in 1964 where they owned and operated the Fair Family Clothing Store and retired in 1985. Anna Mae was a long time member of Paramount Baptist Church. She is survived by...
Everette Berlin Ballew
Feb 13, 2009
Everette was born Dec. 22, 1936, in Asheville, Buncombe County, N.C., to Berlin Ballew and Mildred "Pansy" Williams. He grew up in a large family, with nine brothers and sisters. He was an avid athlete and loved baseball. As a boy, he was given responsibility early and helped his family throughout his life. Everette was deeply appreciative to his parents...
The Very Rev. Robert Talmage Hardin Sr
Feb 13, 2009
Robert T. Hardin Sr. passed from this life on February 13, 2009, at the age of 75. Robert was born in Hapeville, Georgia to Henry and Nellie Hardin on December 22, 1933. Robert graduated LSU with a major in business with a minor in music. He also played trumpet in the University band. After graduation, Robert joined the United States...
Marvin Leon Webb
Feb 12, 2009
Mr. Webb was born August 20, 1942 in Fort Sumner, NM to Virgil and Leola Webb. He met Michele and they married in Trinidad, Colorado. He was employed as a petroleum engineer with Diamond Shamrock and Santa Fe Energy. He was employed by Jaten Oil Company for over twenty-three years and served as the company president for many years. He...
Al Irlbeck
Feb 11, 2009
Mr. Irlbeck was born on October 31, 1928, in Happy, Texas, to John L. and Theresa Lange Irlbeck. He married Ollie Reid in Happy in June of 1959. Mr. Irlbeck lived and worked as a welder in Jacksonville, Florida. He moved back to Texas in 1996 after the death of his wife. Upon returning to Texas, he continued working as...
Troy J. Lowery
Feb 10, 2009
Mr. Lowery was born in Sallisaw, OK and moved to Amarillo in the 1940’s. He married Loveta Evans in Happy, TX on July 3, 1949. He was a self employed cement contractor for over 50 years and a cattle rancher. He was preceded in death by one daughter, five sisters, and one brother. He is survived by his wife, Loveta;...
Lovella Benefield
Feb 9, 2009
Mrs. Benefield was born in Plainview, TX. She graduated from Plainview High School and Draughn's Business College. She was a Bookkeeper for many years. She was always helpful, loyal, and devoted to her family and friends. She led by example and taught life lessons with compassion. She was a gifted artist and seamstress. The family would like to extend special...
Alice M. Patterson
Feb 5, 2009
Kitty was born Feb. 12, 1950, in Lubbock to Willie and Alice Williams. She was employed as a waitress and enjoyed working with her customers. She married Doug Patterson on Oct. 29, 2005, in Amarillo. Survivors include her husband, Doug of Amarillo; a daughter, Danya Walker of Oklahoma; a son, George of Wichita Falls; two stepdaughters, Holli Patterson of Amarillo...
Benjiman William Robinson
Feb 4, 2009
Dub was born December 20, 1922 in Porter, NM to Benjamin and Nellie Robinson. As a young boy, he attended San Jon schools where he excelled in sports. At the age of 17, he worked for the Matador Ranch as a cowboy, driving cattle through New Mexico and Texas. He later joined the US Navy and fought during WWII. He...
Edith M. McCaig
Feb 3, 2009
Edith was born April 11, 1918 in Olton, Kansas to Fred and Margaret Conover. She had nine siblings, and she was the “baby”. She met Victor McCaig and they married on June 1, 1946 in Tucumcari, NM. She worked as a bookkeeper until her family came along. She and Victor were blessed with two daughters. She and Victor lived in...
Clarice Ann Hinds
Feb 3, 2009
Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia. Clarice was born January 13, 1930 in Guymon, OK to Otto and Erna Bauer. She married Leo Hinds in Raton New Mexico on July 7, 1952. She was a member of the Southwest Congregation of Jehovah’s Witness Church. She was preceded...
Shirley Ann Gibbs Roberts
Feb 1, 2009
Shirley was born August 5, 1935 in Washburn, Texas to Chris and Emily Gibbs. She attended Amarillo High School. She met and married Carl Roberts in December 1971 in Clovis, NM. She and Carl “retired” in the 1980’s and stayed summers at Gravel Lake Campground in Ute Park, NM for several years. Shirley was the campground organizer and made camping...
