Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

Nov 14, 2022

Wanda May Nelson, 66, died on November 14, 2022, in Amarillo, Texas.

Mrs. Nelson was born on March 1, 1956, in Lockney, Texas to Thomas and Mamie Ritchey.

She was a member of the Church of Christ in Amarillo.

She was a graduate of Palo Duro High School and retired from Potter County. ...

Nov 12, 2022

Nedra was born in Atoka, OK on January 15, 1920, and passed away on November 11, 2022, at the age of 102 years old.  She was preceded in death by her father, Tommy Lenard Lucas, and mother, Lula Hale Adams Lucas; her husband, Basil Eugene Mitchell; brother, Roy James Lucas; sister, Nadyne Lucas Gibbons; son, Stanley Eugene Mitchell; daughter-in-law,...

Nov 11, 2022

Sister Nellie Mae Alexander Nickerson, the eldest of six children, was born to Nathaniel, Sr. and Pearl Collins Alexander on August 1, 1932, in Wills Point (Van Zandt County), Texas.

Sister Nickerson accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Saint John Baptist Church in Childress.  She was educated at Mary Etta Price-J J Rhodes...

Nov 11, 2022

Nedra Estelle Lucas Mitchell

Nedra was born in Atoka, OK on January 15, 1920, and passed away on November 11, 2022, at the age of 102 years old.  She was preceded in death by her father, Tommy Lenard Lucas, and mother, Lula Hale Adams Lucas; her husband, Basil Eugene Mitchell; brother, Roy James Lucas; sister, Nadyne Lucas...

Nov 10, 2022

Billy Ray Thornton was called back to Heaven early Thursday morning, November 10th. He enriched many lives with his faith, his gentleness, his talents, his cheer, his wit, and his love. He was a man of God in the truest sense. He loved his family immensely, especially his grandchildren. He was a shining example that great, kind men still...

Nov 5, 2022

Pedro Duarte Jr. passed away on November 5, 2022. He was 24 years old. Pedro was born on October 22, 1998, in Corona, CA, to Pedro Duarte and Teresita Lujan. His parents moved to Amarillo, TX when he was a toddler. He attended Whittier Elementary School, where he made lifelong friends. He was a graduate of Palo Duro High...

Nov 5, 2022

Isaiah was born and raised in Amarillo, TX. He went to Caprock High School and was a proud Caprockette.  He was the goofy and energetic spark to every event.  He loved animals especially the family dogs and his precious cats. He was a social butterfly that always had a smile on his face and never failed to make others...

Oct 29, 2022

Mirna Rodriguez Acosta, 51, de Amarillo, fallecio el 29 de octubre de 2022.  Misa de entierro Cristiano sera a las 10:00 AM, el miercoles, 2 de noviembre de 2022 en la iglesia Catolica San Lorenzo con Rev. Haider Quintero de celebrante.  Despues de la misa sera sepultada el Cementerio de Llano.  El Rosario sera el martes, 1 de noviembre...

Oct 26, 2022

On Wednesday, October 26th, 2022, Linda (Gumm) Young, age 72, passed away peacefully. Linda was born on February 21, 1950, in Forest County to Virgil (Smokey) and Regina (Stewart) Gumm. On December 10, 2000, Linda married the love of her life Ron Young. It was no surprise to anyone who knew her that Linda loved being a mother and...

Oct 25, 2022

Ernest Nelson Flippo of Amarillo, TX passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022. Ernest was born on April 13th, 1936, in Swisher County, TX. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 38 years, retiring on May 1st, 1992. Post-retirement, Ernest worked another 10 years for the USDA.

Ernest was preceded in death...

Oct 23, 2022

Freddy Mendoza Montenegro, 31, died on October 23, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Freddy was born on January 16, 1991 in Amarillo, Texas to Gustavo and Maria Mendoza.

He received his G.E.D. After receiving his G.E.D. he went to school to become a barber.  He loved dancing, freestyling and loved spending time with his children,...

Oct 22, 2022

Linda was born Sept 13, 1952, to Lloyd Cleo Wheeler and June Wheeler of Amarillo Texas. She worked as a secretary for Billy’s Bandaid for many years and Caregiver to many patients and loved ones. Linda’s favorite pastime was spending time with her kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys. Linda is described...

Oct 18, 2022

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Oct 18, 2022

Dorothy “Granky” Duvall, 98, of Amarillo died on October 18th 2022.

Dorothy June Milner Duvall was brought into this world on June 29th, 1924, by Edna Thelma Savage and Goldwyn Deahl Milner just outside of Hollis, Ok. She grew up and married her husband of 67 years. Dorothy later gave birth to three children, Milner Duvall, Gene...

Oct 13, 2022

Betty Jean Winburn of Amarillo, TX went to be with her Lord Jesus on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at 11:45 p.m. at the age of 77. Betty was born in Houston, TX to Clarence and Margaret Lucas on April 15, 1945. She married Don Winburn in 1965. They separated, remained friends, and managed to raise 4 children together.

Oct 8, 2022

Souksakhone Sengmany 47, of Amarillo, passed away on October 8, 2022. She was born on February 2, 1975, to Veng Sengmany and Khamla Sengmany. She later married Worachot Upatwong.

Souksakhone is survived by Worachot Upatwong, Amphone Ladparkdy, Phetsamone Khambong, Daovone Sengmany, Sonphet Sayakomarn, Mangkonh Sengmany, and Phouthome Sengmany.

She is preceded by Thavone Phaypadith.

Oct 4, 2022

Stanley Michael Mears, 78, passed away Tuesday, October 4, in Amarillo, Texas.

Stanley Michael (Mike) Mears was born on January 24, 1944, in Jones, Oklahoma to Stanley and Roxie (Thomas) Mears.  He played football and graduated from Jones High School and enlisted in the Army during the Vietnam War.  It was an honor for him to serve...

Oct 3, 2022

Salvador Hernandez Nunez 57, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on October 3, 2022. He was born June 9, 1965, in Carichi Chihuahua, Mexico to Jose Hernandez and Sara Nunez.

He loved listening to metal music and riding his bike, but most of all he loved his daughters more than anything in the world and was loved dearly...

Sep 29, 2022

Dien Trinh 86, passed away on September 29, 2022, in Amarillo. She was born in Vietnam on May 17, 1936, and was married for over 65 years to Le Hoang. She was a woman full of faith, was devoted to God, and was a member of Cac Ba Me Cong Giao. Her heart was always full and...

Sep 27, 2022

Samuel Baucom Jr. 97, of Amarillo, passed away on September 27, 2022. He was born on November 4, 1924, to Samuel and Beatrice Baucom Sr. Later he married Mary Jane Baucom who passed on January 29, 2016.

He served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in England from 1942 to 1946. Sam worked as a...