Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Helen Kangas
Sep 4, 2025
Helen Margene Kangas, 93, of Amarillo, passed away at her residence, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. Helen was born May 1, 1932, in Idabel, Oklahoma, to Frank and Laura Scoggins. She grew up in Achille, Oklahoma.
In high school, she loved to play basketball and won many contests at the spelling bee. She was...
Viola Fern Benzel
Aug 29, 2025
Viola Fern Benzel, 93, passed away peacefully at home on August 29, 2025. Born on August 14,1932, in Rapid City, South Dakota to Ivan and Luvon (Biley) Christy. She was the first of four children.
Her brother Olin was born on August 12, 1933, and Viola and Olin were very close. They would ride horses for hours together when living with...
Kendra Stashi
Aug 27, 2025
Kendra Stashi, 37, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. The family will have a memorial service at 10am, Saturday, September 13, 2025 at The Loft Church in Amarillo.
Kendra was born on November 24, 1987, to Randy and Sherri Melton in Amarillo, Texas. She graduated in 2007 from Richard Milburn Academy. Kendra married the love of her life,...
Jose "Joe" Raul Galvan Ortiz
Aug 23, 2025
Jose (Joe) Raul Galvan-Ortiz Born February 20th, 1958, of Dumas, Texas, peacefully passed away August 23rd, 2025.
Joe was a beloved son, brother and uncle. He will always be remembered as a very kind and generous person who always helped people out and had a heart of gold. He worked for S.B Foot Tanning Company for 10 years. On his free...
Mark Rhodes
Aug 22, 2025
Mark Rhodes, 61, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025. Funeral services are scheduled for 10am, Thursday, August 28, 2025, at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors, Coulter road chapel. A viewing for Mark will be available from 10am-5pm on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Coulter road chapel.
Mark Rhodes was born on June 2, 1964, in Amarillo,...
Cathy Leigh Nickerson
Aug 21, 2025
Cathy Leigh Nickerson, 71, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Funeral services are scheduled for 10am, Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Pentecostal Temple Church in Amarillo. A viewing will take place from 5-7pm, Friday, August 29, 2025, at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors, Martin Road Chapel.
Cathy was born on September 11, 1953, in Cambridgeshire, England, to James...
Israel "Tata" Obando
Aug 19, 2025
Israel Obando nació el 31 de octubre de 2004 en Amarillo, Texas, hijo de Erick Obando y Eduviges Obando. Fue el tercer hermano de cinco. Israel provenía de una familia pastoral y tenía una fe siempre fundada en Cristo. Desde pequeño estuvo involucrado en todos los deportes, le encantaba la lucha libre, el fútbol y el fútbol americano. Pasaba la...
Sadie Mask McKinney
Aug 13, 2025
Sadie Adell Mask McKinney passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas, at the age of 90. Born on December 28, 1934, in Amarillo, she lived a life marked by faith, service, and compassion.
Sadie graduated from Texline High School in Texline, Texas, where she was a cheerleader, homecoming queen and basketball star. She later pursued business courses at...
Virginia "Mickey" Eytcheson
Aug 7, 2025
Virginia (Mickey) Eytcheson, 91 of Amarillo passed peacefully in her sleep August 7th, 2025. Mickey was born in Stratford, Texas on March 27th 1934, to parents Gerdis Gunnels and Pansy Gunnels. Mickey moved with the family to Long Beach, California when she was 12. She was a “beach bum.” The beach was her first love. Later the family relocated to...
Geraldine Mason
Aug 5, 2025
Geraldine Mason, 87, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. A funeral mass will be held at 10am, Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at St. Thoms the Apostle Catholic Church. The family will receive friends for a visitation and rosary from 5-7pm, Monday, August 11, 2025, at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors, Coulter Road chapel.
Geraldine Mason was born on...
Merlene Brooks
Aug 1, 2025
Merlene Brooks, 94, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. Funeral services are scheduled for 10am, Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Paramount Baptist Church in Amarillo. The family will receive friends for a visitation from 5-7pm on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Coulter Road chapel.
Merlene was born on January 5, 1931, to Graves...
Tom Douglas Dawdy
Jul 14, 2025
Tom Douglas Dawdy, age 67, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on July 14, 2025. A memorial service for Tom will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Coulter chapel.
Tom was born on December 6, 1957, to Dick and Carol Ann Dawdy. He was a proud graduate of Canyon High School and attended West...
Katherine Lynn Belote
Jul 13, 2025
Katherine L. Belote was born on February 28, 1961. In Escondido, California, she went home to be with the Lord on July 13, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas. She married Steven L. Belote on June 27, 1992, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They had one son, Ryan Steven Belote, who is married to girl, Ryan Belote. Kathy had one grandson named Archer...
Ande Jewel Hampton
Jul 13, 2025
Ande Hampton, 70, of Shamrock, Texas, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors, Coulter Road chapel.
Ande Hampton was born on November 22, 1954, in Amarillo, Texas, to Subreno Priz and Sally Coolong. She graduated from Tascosa High School in 1972 and...
Ginger Lee Fisher
Jul 10, 2025
Ginger Lee (Loucks) Fisher, 54, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on July 10, 2025, at home surrounded by her family and wrapped in their love.
Ginger was born to Mickey Loucks on April 20, 1971, in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Tucumcari was home for many years and is where she found her high school sweetheart turned devoted husband, Rusty Fisher for the...
Kelly David Grant
Jul 8, 2025
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” -2 Timothy 4:7
With heartfelt sorrow and unwavering faith in God’s eternal promises, our beloved Kelly David Grant, who entered eternal rest on Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, at the age of 57 in Amarillo, Tx.
Kelly was born on June 15th, 1968 in Plainview, TX, to...
Lou Ellen Marble
Jul 5, 2025
Lou Ellen Marble, 95, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of the Amarillo area, Lou was born on August 30, 1929, to Charley Lee Hedgecoke and Violet Rose Hedgecoke. She grew up in the Cliffside Helium Gas field northwest of Amarillo, the oldest of four children, and from...
Charline Brown
Jul 5, 2025
Charline Brown, 97, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Funeral services are scheduled for 10am, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Jubilee Apostolic Church.
Charline Brown was born on March 5, 1928, in Quanah, Texas, to Joe Walsh and Nettie Mae Daniel. She attended Allison High School and went on to build a life rooted in faith, family,...
Joe Dean Taylor Jr.
Jun 27, 2025
Joe Dean Taylor II
June 6, 1972 – June 27, 2025
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Joe Dean Taylor II, who departed this life unexpectedly on June 27, 2025, at the age of 53.
Joe was a man who lived boldly and loved deeply. Born on June 6, 1972, he was a devoted father to his son Joseph Dean Taylor...
Rosa Mae Riggs
Jun 22, 2025
Rosa Mae Riggs went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 22, 2025. Celebration of Life Services will be held on July 21, 11 am, at Washington Avenue Christian Church. A private burial will be held at an earlier date.
Rosa was born in Dell, Arkansas, on October 5, 1935 to Aaron and Audrey Cummings and moved to Panhandle...
