Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

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 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...

Apr 27, 2009

J. C. was born in Merkel, Texas on July 19, 1922 to Carl and Faye Thomas. At an early age, his family moved to a farm in Okoloma, AR. He graduated from high school and joined the Army in 1942 where he was a top gunner on a B24. After being discharged from the Army, he went to work for...

Apr 26, 2009

A long-time resident of Amarillo, Richard went home to his Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2009. He was born January 5, 1944 in El Campo, Texas to Bill and Maude Appling. He graduated from the University of Houston with a BS in Pharmacy. He also obtained a Master’s in Biblical Studies from Criswell Bible College in Dallas. He was a...

Apr 24, 2009

Katie was born in Hobart, Ok on April 21, 1971 to Jerry Morgan and Janet McKee.  She grew up in Amarillo.  She then moved to Florida where she met the love of her life, Anthony.  They moved back to Amarillo to be close to family.  Katie was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt.  Her life revolved around her...

Apr 23, 2009

Ramon Lloyd Ashley was born July 22, 1928, to Harry and Ann Ashley.  He passed away on April 23, 2009.  Ray is survived by Helen Hill, the mother of his four children:  Diane Ashley, Teri Ashley Baum, Wayne Ashley, and Joyce Ashley Brown; as well as his five grandchildren:  James, John, Jason, Desiree and Nathaniel. Ray graduated from Tufts University...

Apr 23, 2009

Mrs. Healy was born July 28, 1912, in Prague, OK where she and her family lived until she was seven years old.  At that time the family of ten children moved from Prague to Edmond, OK to be near a teachers’ college; she graduated from that college that is now the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. She taught school...

Apr 23, 2009

Roger was born February 17, 1933 on a farm in Turtle Creek Township, Todd County Minnesota, to Arthur and Myrtle Carry. His education began in a one-room school house, which he attended through 8th grade.  He attended Staples High School until the lure of adventures unseen beckoned to him. Mr. Carry explored the world, courtesy of the United States Navy,...

Apr 22, 2009

Private family services will be held in Arkansas later this summer. Mrs. Pearson was born in Lexington, KY  on January 24, 1950 to John and Helen Crumley, but grew up in Miami, FL.  She graduated from Draughn’s Business College.   She married Mike Pearson on March 22, 1971 in Clovis, NM.   She was a devoted and loving wife and mother who...

Apr 22, 2009

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Apr 19, 2009

She lived in Hedley, Texas most of her early life and graduated from Hedley High School in 1940. She retired from the Amarillo Day Nurseries after more than 30 years of service in 1984. She then worked as an assistant at Jan Werner Adult Day Care Center until her second retirement in 1995. She was a long-time active and faithful...

Apr 19, 2009

Jan was born March 13, 1940 in Galveston to Mr. and Mrs. Trennis Mark. She graduated from Nocona High School. She worked as a bank teller at various banks. She started a new career as an apartment manager both in Dallas and in Amarillo. She married John Winters in Amarillo on May 27, 1988. She was a member of South...

Apr 18, 2009

Daniel was born October 21, 1984 in Amarillo. He attended Palo Duro High School. He was currently employed as a bricklayer.  He was an avid UT fan. He enjoyed playing the guitar as well as the Guitar Hero. Daniel was never one to back down. He loved life and was always surrounded by many friends who depended on him. He...

Apr 17, 2009

Heaven was made more joyful when Carolyn Fountain Ballew, age 85, went to be with her Lord on April 17, 2009 after complications from congestive heart failure.  Her life here on earth included being a wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, freelance writer, Waco Army-Air field ”lady riveter”, and Ennis High School cheerleader.  Though she delighted in all of the above; her...

Apr 16, 2009

Mrs. Fitzpatrick was born Doris Elizabeth Thorin on December 28, 1917 in Iron River, Michigan to Victor Thorin and Amy Katherine Shovald Thorin.  She married Fritz Fredericksen in April, 1936 in Escanaba, Michigan.  Fritz passed away in 1941.  Doris married James Fitzpatrick in 1945 and they were married until his passing in 1992. Mrs. Fitzpatrick worked as an office assistant...

Apr 14, 2009

She was born Nellie Marie Fridge in Dallas on April 26, 1924 to Irvine Alexander and Susie MacNamara Fridge. Her parents were visiting Louisiana around the time of her birth, and they drove all night to be back in Texas so she would be a true Texan. She did attend college in California and eventually moved back to Texas. She...