Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

Mar 5, 2024

Carolyn Blanton Cole of Amarillo took her last breath in this life on March 5, 2024, at the age of 89.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 9:30 AM at Llano Cemetery, with a memorial service to follow at Amarillo United Methodist Church at 11:00 AM

She was born...

Mar 2, 2024

Connie Lauch age 75 of Amarillo entered into Heaven on March 2, 2024 in Amarillo.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel, 4100 South Georgia.  Connie will be inurned between her parents in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Tulia, Texas.

Connie was...

Mar 1, 2024

Margaret (Marge) Amelia Kenney

Marge was born Oct. 5, 1934, in Greenville, PA, to Raymond & Irene Pierotti. She married George Kenney Jr. on Sept. 24, 1955, at the Sandia Base Chapel in Albuquerque, NM.  During their 68 years of marriage, Marge and George loved camping, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Marge especially loved...

Feb 22, 2024

Helen Margaret (Judd) Wisdom, 97, of Amarillo peacefully passed from this life on February 22, 2024.

The family will receive guests at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S Georgia on Sunday February 25th from 4-6pm.  Funeral Services will be held at Hillside Christian Church Chapel, 6100 S. Soncy on Monday February 26th at 2pm, with Bill Miller, Mrs...

Feb 16, 2024

John Walter Golightly Jr. of Amarillo, passed on February 16, 2024. He was born on August 26, 1940, in Schulter, Oklahoma.

John's life will be celebrated on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 10am, in the Schooler Funeral Home's Brentwood Chapel; 4100 S. Georgia. A reception will follow after the service. John will be laid to rest on...

Feb 12, 2024

Joseph Elden Cullen

February 24, 1940 – February 12, 2024

Joseph Elden Cullen was born on February 24, 1940 to Laurence ‘Tut’ Elden Cullen and Edna Talbott Cullen in Ronan, Montana. He was the third of their four children (Paul, Virginia, Joe and Carol) and lived in the Mission Valley, Montana area until he went...

Feb 12, 2024

Thomas Andrew Aaron, age 37, of Amarillo, left this earth on February 12, 2024.

A memorial service will be on Monday, February 19, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel.  The Rev. Greg Corona of Hillside Christian Church will officiate.  The family will receive guests starting at 12:00 PM prior to the service at...

Feb 12, 2024

Patricia “Patty” Gail Buckley, 85, of Amarillo, passed peacefully on February 12, 2024.

A celebration of Patty’s life will be held on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 2:00 pm in the parlor of her beloved Park Place Towers, 1300 S. Harrison St, with Dr. Murray Gossett of First Presbyterian presiding. A private family graveside will be held...

Feb 8, 2024

Virginia Ann (Young) Wasson, 84, of Amarillo, passed peacefully on February 8, 2024.

The family will receive guests at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia, on Sunday, February 11, 2024, from 1pm to 4pm. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 2pm at Second Baptist Church, 419 N. Buchanan with Pastor Wayne Griffin...

Feb 7, 2024

Zola Ann Kurts Short was born to Harold and Mable Kurts on April 25, 1947, in Hotchkiss Co. She passed on February 7, 2024, at her home in Amarillo, TX. The family of three moved to the Texas Panhandle in 1948.

Visitation will be held on Friday, 2/9/2024, from 4pm- 5:30pm, at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S...

Feb 6, 2024

Denis Acker, 92, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 in Amarillo.

Rosary will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 4122 S. Bonham. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amarillo, Texas,...

Feb 5, 2024

Jerry  David Ashford, Age 71 of Groom, was unexpectedly ushered into heaven on February 5, 2024.

The family will receive guests from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM on Friday, February 9. 2024, at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia, Amarillo.

A graveside service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at St....

Feb 4, 2024

Robert Brendan Kratochvil, 65, of Amarillo, Texas, passed on to his eternal home on February 4, 2024.  He was born in Jeannette, Pennsylvania to Joseph Robert Kratochvil and Wilma Mae Zvara, one of seven children.

Brendan attended Caprock High School, graduating with the class of 1977.  One of the things he enjoyed most in those years was...

Feb 2, 2024

Robert “Bob” Polzin passed away on February 2, 2024, one week before his 76th birthday.  He died amongst loving caregivers at Five Points Nursing and Rehabilitation, a skilled nursing facility in Amarillo, Texas.  Robert had been in frequent contact with his beloved wife and daughter, who were also living in Amarillo at the time.

The Rosary will...

Jan 27, 2024

JIMI VIVENS OBITUARY

Jimi Vivens – a dedicated son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend of many -- passed away on January 27, 2024, at the age of 68 in Amarillo surrounded by his family.  Jimi was born on August 14, 1955, in Turkey, Texas, to his parents Robert and Carrie Vivens.  He graduated from Turkey High School...

Jan 21, 2024

Demetrio Rubio Jr, 87, of Amarillo, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on January 21, 2024.

Mr Rubio will be in state on Thursday, January 25, 2024, from 10 am to 6 pm for viewing and again on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 8 am. Rosary will be said at 6 pm on...

Jan 11, 2024

Barbara Lee Steele Ferguson, our beloved Nana, went home to be with her Lord on January 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Dalhart, TX, on April 28, 1931, to Herman and Erma Steele, she embarked on a life journey that has touched countless friends and inspired her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren for a lifetime.

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Jan 7, 2024

Nancy Tate Masters Zimmerman

Nancy Yvonne Tate Masters Zimmerman died  January 7, 2024, in Amarillo, TX, where she had lived since 1963. She was born June 28, 1940, in Phillips, Texas.  Nancy was the second child of Orphus O'Dell and Virginia Tate.  She had three brothers and is survived by her two younger brothers, Harry Tate and...

Jan 6, 2024

Jonathan Wayne Sparks, age 61, of Amarillo, was called home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his family, on January 6, 2024. He was a beloved father, son, brother and friend.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 12 p.m. in the Schooler Funeral Home's Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia Amarillo,...

Jan 4, 2024

Michele Lynn Munsell, age 58, entered her heavenly home on January 4, 2024.  Michele was born December 22, 1965, to Robert Dewayne and Gloria Hagan in Gary, Indiana.  She graduated from Portage, Indiana High School in 1983.

On March 23, 2013, she married her husband, Charles “Dwaine” Munsell, blending their families.

Michele had a no-nonsense...