Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
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 Georgia.
Raymond's full obit will be posted once it becomes available.
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
Jon William "Bill" Scott, age 86 of Amarillo died on May 21, 2026 in Amarillo with his daughters by his side.
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.
His full obit will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
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,...
Justin Glen Appling
Apr 30, 2026
Justin Glen Appling, age 37, of Amarillo died April 30, 2026 in Hayes County, Texas. A memorial service to celebrate and honor his 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.
Justin was born July 22, 1988, in Springfield, Missouri, passed...
Robert Garland Holt
Apr 29, 2026
Long time Amarillo resident and community leader Robert Garland (Bob) Holt died on April 29, 2026, at the age of 92.
Robert was born on June 4,1933, to Horace and Ida Ruth Holt in Alpine, Texas, where his father was a depot manager for the Santa Fe Railroad. The family was soon transferred to Muleshoe, Texas, where Robert grew up with...
Dr. James Stephen Spurlock
Apr 27, 2026
Dr. James Stephen Spurlock, 82, of Amarillo, passed peacefully on April 27, 2026.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia, from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM. The family will receive guests from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Hillside Christian Church Northwest...
Blake Lewis Riggs
Apr 26, 2026
Blake Lewis Riggs, 65, passed away peacefully at home in Amarillo on April 26, 2026. Born in Pueblo, Colorado, on August 17, 1960, Blake’s early years were defined by what the neighborhood kids called "life on the prairie"— a time of climbing fences, hunting lizards, and just the right amount of mischief. A natural leader, he loved playing football, serving...
Wendy White
Apr 23, 2026
Wendy White, age 64 of Amarillo died April 23, 2026.
The family will receive guest on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia. The funeral will be on Wednesday, April 29, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Schooler Funeral Home. Rev. Greg Corona of Hillside Christian Church will officiate. Interment will be...
Jorita "Darlin" Johnson Groves
Apr 23, 2026
Jorita "Darlin" Johnson Groves, age 88, formerly of Panhandle died April 23, 2026, in Amarillo.
A memorial service to honor and celebrate her life will be on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Freedom Baptist Church.
A private burial was held on the Frying Pan Ranch in Bushland, Texas.
Jorita was born on April 4, 1938, to her parents, Vance...
