Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Robert J. Hunt
Jun 5, 2026
Robert "Bob" J. Hunt, 81, of Angel Fire, New Mexico, passed peacefully on June 5, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas.
Memorial services in Angel Fire, New Mexico and Denton, Texas are being planned at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Please check back for updated service details and the full obituary.
Vicki Leech
Jun 3, 2026
Vicki Lea (Tomlinson) Leech, 76, of Amarillo, passed on June 3, 2026.
Visitation will take place on Sunday, June 7,2026, from 1pm to 5pm at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia. The family will receive guests from 3pm to 5pm. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 10am, at Llano Cemetery with Pastor Loran Harper presiding.
Vicki...
Walter Duane Ollinger
Jun 2, 2026
Walter Duane Ollinger was born on July 26, 1957, in Pampa, Texas to his parents, W.H. and Evelyn Ollinger. He was raised in a family of farmers and ranchers in Groom, Texas. He graduated from Groom High School in 1975.
Later, he relocated to Dumas, Texas, where he owned and operated Four Star Construction, which at one point employed approximately 100...
Crystal Marrell Sybounheuang
May 30, 2026
Honoring the Life of Crystal Sybounheuang.
Public viewing will be on Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 12:00 PM until 7:30 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia. A funeral service to honor Crystal will be on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel and burial will conclude at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Crystal, a beloved wife,...
Avery Lora Detten
May 26, 2026
Avery Lora Detten, 20, left this earthly life far too soon on May 26, 2026. Vigil services will be Sunday, May 31 at 6 p.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 4100 South Coulter in Amarillo. Mass will be celebrated on Monday, June 1 at 10 a.m. also at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church with con-celebrants Father Tony...
Rex Alan Craig
May 25, 2026
Rex Alan Craig, 77, passed away peacefully in his bed at home on May 25, 2026.
Born on November 22, 1948, in Paris, Illinois, Rex lived a life defined by generosity, resilience, faith, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. He was a proud veteran who served during the Vietnam War and later built a successful career as a builder and...
Raymond E. Parsons
May 22, 2026
Raymond E. Parsons, age 58 of Amarillo died May 22, 2026, in Amarillo.
A memorial gathering is planned for Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel, 4100 South Georg
Raymond E. Parsons was born May 27, 1967, in Ft. Stewart, Georgia, to Billy Eugene and Lorraine Menge Parsons. He graduated in 1986 from Kingston High School...
Sylvia A. Dobbins
May 21, 2026
Sylvia was born in Tahachipi, California to Bonny Albert and Mary Victoria Miller.
Sylvia has two children. A son, Richard Alan Magnano and a daughter, Melissa Ann Turley. Sylvia has a granddaughter, Gwinivere Turley, two grandsons, Jacob Magnano and Brandon Magnano. She has four great grandchildren. Apollo, Onyx, and Abraham born to Jacob and Ashley Magnano. Shiloh born to Brandon and...
John William Scott
May 21, 2026
John William “Bill” Scott, 86, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on May 21, 2026, surrounded by his daughters.
A memorial service to honor his life is planned for Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the Pantheon Mausoleum at Llano Cemetery in Amarillo.
A lifelong resident of Amarillo, Bill was a proud 1958 graduate of Amarillo High School. He went on...
Michael Kyler Joseph Johns
May 19, 2026
A prayer service will for Kyler will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 4100 South Coulter. The mass will be on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church with burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Michael Kyler Joseph Johns, lovingly known to...
John Keeter Ballard
May 15, 2026
John Keeter Ballard, 84, of Claude, Texas, passed on May 15, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas.
John’s life will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM, at First Baptist Church of Claude, 308 Parks St, Claude, Texas; with Jim Brown and Dick Gravley presiding. A private family burial will take place at the Claude Cemetery.
John was born on June...
James "Jim" Delbert Kemmerling
May 14, 2026
James Delbert Kemmerling, Professor Emeritus of Speech and Theatre at WTAMU, died May 14, 2026.
A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 at 11:00 am at First Presbyterian Church, 1100 S. Harrison with Dr. Murray Gossett officiating.
James Kemmerling was born in Monroe, Michigan to Del and Margene Kemmerling. He earned a B.A. Degree in Speech and Theatre from...
Hector Elias Granados
May 13, 2026
In Loving Memory of Hector Elias Granados
Hector Elias was born on March 13, 1955, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Ramon Granados and Angela De La Rosa.
He passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
The family will receive guests on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 2 pm to 5 pm, at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia....
Lesa Gay Hardesty Marrell
May 12, 2026
Lesa Gay Hardesty Marrell, 65, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026.
Lesa's life will be celebrated at Schooler Funeral Home's Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia, on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 2 pm.
Lesa was born on December 31, 1960, in Guymon, Oklahoma, and was raised in Gruver, Texas. She later made her home in Amarillo, where she...
Barbara Gail Hunter
May 10, 2026
Barbara Gail Hunter, age 80 of Amarillo entered the Gates of Heaven on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2026.
A memorial service to celebrate and honor her life will be held in The First Baptist Church Chapel on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Dr. Howard K. Batson will officiate.The service will be livestreamed please see the link below.
Barbara was born...
Christine Sandoval
May 9, 2026
Christine Sandoval, age 64, of Amarillo, passed away on May 9, 2026, in Amarillo.
Christine was born on December 15, 1961, in Clayton, New Mexico, to her parents, Leo and Joann Ulibarri Sandoval.
Christine was a vivacious woman who truly loved life and never missed an opportunity to have fun. She was known for hosting epic Halloween parties that friends and family...
Dovie McCoy
May 8, 2026
Dovie Alice McCoy age 96 of Amarillo passed away May 8, 2026, in Amarillo
Dovie was born on July 18, 1929, in Turkey, Texas to her parents, Roy and Cliffie Mangum Richmond.
A devoted homemaker, Dovie dedicated her life to caring for those she loved most. She lovingly raised her two children, Rita and Michael, and her family was truly the center...
Joe Albert Schilling
May 5, 2026
Joe Schilling, age 93, of Amarillo, died May 5, 2026, in Amarillo.
A Vigil Service will be held Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 4100 South Coulter. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, May 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the church. Entombment will follow at Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Both the vigil...
Liborio Avalos Garcia
May 2, 2026
Liborio Avalos Garcia, de 73 años, nacido en Los Cardos, Monte Escobedo, Estado de Zacatecas, México, el 17 de julio de 1952, falleció en paz el 2 de mayo, rodeado de su familia en Amarillo, Texas.
Le sobreviven su esposa Adela Avalos y sus hijos Sulema Avalos, Magali Simmons, Francisco Avalos y Uriel Avalos. También sus 4 nietos que disfrutaban compartir...
Hayden Lee Ann Dillard
Apr 30, 2026
Hayden Lee Ann Dillard, age 39, of Amarillo died April 30, 2026 in Hayes County, Texas. A memorial service to celebrate and honor her life will be on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Hillside Christian Church West Campus, 6100 Soncy Road, Amarillo, Texas. The Rev. Greg Corona will officiate.
Hayden was, born April 9, 1987, in Amarillo, Texas,...
