Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
James J. Novak
Dec 31, 2022
James J. Novak age 93 of Amarillo, entered the gates of Heaven on December 31, 2022.
A Rosary service will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel. The memorial mass will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The celebrant...
Betty Jane Epps Smith
Dec 31, 2022
Betty Jane Epps Smith, 97, of Amarillo, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022.
The family will receive guests from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the funeral home. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Pastor Wes Stewart will officiate. Private burial...
Thomas Donnell
Dec 28, 2022
Thomas “Tommy” Gwynne Donnell passed away December 28, 2022 at the age of 88, in Amarillo, Texas.
He is survived by his wife Nancy Weller, two sons David and Blake. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Gwen, and one son Andy.
Tommy will be remembered for the way he loved...
Elsie Lucille (Birkhimer) Anderson
Dec 28, 2022
Elsie Lucille Anderson, age 99 of Amarillo died December 28, 2022 in Amarillo. Mrs. Anderson will lie in state on Monday, January 2, 2023 from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Albert Harris will officiate. Arrangements...
Jo Ann Sundquist Geuther
Dec 28, 2022
Jo Ann Sundquist Geuther was born on September 7, 1934, to Dr. Elmer and Katherine Laverne (Hoeven) Sundquist in Hartley, Iowa. She graduated from Primghar High School with the class of 1952. She went on to obtain a nursing degree from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Sioux City, Iowa. She worked as a registered nurse from the age...
Benjamin Gonzalo Pacheco
Dec 26, 2022
Benjamin Gonzalo Pacheco, age 39, of Plainview died on December 26, 2022 in Amarillo, Texas.
He was born on July 24, 1983 to his parents, Fernando Pacheco and Sylvia Muniz in Camp Pendleton, California. Benjamin was known for his excellent humor, and he was always laughing.
Benjamin was an avid Cowboys fan, who also enjoyed...
Sheri Dawn (Brewer) Brewer
Dec 25, 2022
Sheri Dawn Brewer age 52 of Amarillo entered into the gates of Heaven on Christmas Day.
Sheri was born on June 13, 1970 in Dallas. She was and will always be "our sweet baby girl."
She was preceded in death by her grandparents Daniel Brewer, Mae Brewer, Cooper McGalliard and Ruth E. McGalliard.
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Betty "Jo" Ann Landrum
Dec 24, 2022
Betty "Jo" Ann Landrum, age 88, of Amarillo died on December 24, 2022 in Amarillo, Texas.
Visitation will be on Friday December 30, 2022 at 1:00 PM until 1:45 PM at Hartley Christian Fellowship in Hartley, Texas. The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM at Hartley Christian Fellowship. Interment will follow at Hartley Cemetery.
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Gary J. Hyatt
Dec 23, 2022
Gary J. Hyatt, 73, of Amarillo died Friday, December 23, 2022
The memorial service will be at 10:00 am, Friday, January 6, 2023, at Trinity Baptist Church with former pastor, John Redfearn and Brad Jones officiating.
Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home 4100 S Georgia St.
Gary was born March 10, 1949, in...
Elwanda Jean Smith Griffith
Dec 21, 2022
Elwanda Jean Smith Griffith, age 83 of Amarillo passed from this life on December 21, 2022 and joined her beloved son Christian Keith Griffith; her parents; and brother, Charles E. “Chuck” Smith in heaven.
Elwanda was born on September 3, 1939 in Lamesa, Texas to her parents Edward J. Smith and Verla Imogene Smith. She married the...
Anna Belle Hughes
Dec 17, 2022
Anna Belle Chauveaux Hughes, the last surviving child of Antoine and Celine Chauveaux passed to glory on December 17, 2022.
Visitation will be from 6-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Trinity Baptist Church Chapel, 1601 W. I40....
Helen Frances (Beckner) Kilburn
Dec 14, 2022
Helen Frances Beckner Kilburn was born on October 2, 1946, to Elmer Hess Beckner and Ursula (Brown) Beckner in Clayton, NM. Helen was the only sister to four brilliant brothers; Weldon, Ferol, Everett, and Gary. Helen married Jerry Kilburn, the most handsome guy in Clayton, on October 6, 1963. Together they raised two incredible sons, David and Brian. Raising...
Haskell Allen Dufur
Dec 13, 2022
Haskell Allen Dufur, 92, of Amarillo passed away December 13, 2022.
Visitation will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2022 at the funeral home with Pastors Lance Harrington and Aaron Thorne officiating. Interment will be private.
...Michael James Moore, Sr.
Dec 7, 2022
Michael James Moore, “Mike,” “Grandaddy,” passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
Visitation will be from 6-7:00 p.m., Monday, December 19, 2022 at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 20, at First Baptist Church in Amarillo.
Mike was a humble servant...
Myrtle Marie (Acker) White
Nov 30, 2022
Myrtle Marie Acker White, a lifelong resident of the Texas Panhandle, passed away in Amarillo, on November 30, 2022, at the age of 94.
Myrtle was born to Jacob and Magdalena Acker, on July 3, 1928, in Nazareth, Texas, where she attended school through grade 12. She went on to study at St. Anthony’s School...
LaNelle Phillips Waldrop
Nov 29, 2022
LaNelle Phillips Waldrop, who lived in various towns and cities in the Texas Panhandle all her life, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at The Craig Senior Living in Amarillo. She was 94.
She was born to Clury and Hazel Phillips on December 9, 1927, at her grandparents' home in Ashtola in Donley County and grew up...
Mitchell "Mitch" Ryan Holmes
Nov 28, 2022
Mitchell "Mitch" Ryan Holmes, 33, of Amarillo died November 28, 2022.
Memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Washington Avenue Christian Church, 3800 S. Washington.
Mitch didn’t so much march to his own drum. He took the drum apart, then left pieces with friends as he carried it along on...
Thomas Gail Cummings
Nov 28, 2022
Thomas Gail Cummings, 74, of Amarillo died November 28, 2022.
Memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 2, 2022 at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.
With great sadness after a lengthy battle with dementia our family announced the passing of Thomas (Tom) Gail Cummings on November 28th in Amarillo Texas. Tom...
Kevin John Gabel
Nov 26, 2022
Kevin Gabel, age 65 of Amarillo died November 26, 2022 in Amarillo surrounded by his family.
The family will receive guests from 6pm until 7 pm Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 10:00 am in Llano East Cemetery and the...
Ernestina "Tina" Renteria
Nov 23, 2022
Ernestina “Tina” Renteria, 74, of Amarillo passed away on November 23, 2022 surrounded by her adoring family.
Rosary will be said at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 4:30pm. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10am on Monday, November 28, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 4118 S. Bonham in Amarillo....



