Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

Oct 30, 2010

Mildred was born on March 2, 1919 to John A. and Anna Lee Giblet in Seminole, OK. She married James G. White.  She enjoyed gardening and cooking.  She will be greatly missed by all her family. Survivors include 3 children: Helen Russ of Hobart, OK, Sharon Salter and husband Mathew of Hobart, OK and Kathy Almanza and husband Jesus Gonzales...

Oct 22, 2010

Gene was born Feb. 3, 1924. He enlisted with the U.S. Navy on his 19th birthday and served during World War II. Survivors include three sons, Bob Stargel, Curtis White and David White; a daughter, Diane Stargel; two brothers, Floyd White and Dean White; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Oct 18, 2010

Graham was born Nov. 19, 1917, in Colbert, Okla., to John Wesley and Mittie Cahoon Harvey. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Graham received a bachelor's degree from Wayland Baptist College and served for more than two years as a missionary to Brazil during the 1950s. He served as pastor to several churches over the past...

Oct 18, 2010

He is survived by: his wife, Eluteria Ortiz; 4 Sons: Jose Matilde Ortiz and wife, Dorothea; Leonardo Jr. Ortiz and wife, Lola; Oscar Ortiz and wife, Maria; and Armando Ortiz; 3 Daughters: Maria De Los Angeles and Husband, Raymundo Olivas, Roberta and husband, Juan Gonzales, and Maria Belen; Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: his Parents...

Oct 17, 2010

Marie Bridges was born on Nov. 28, 1926 in Roaring Springs, TX. She married Joe B. Bridges in Hereford, TX on June 16, 1945. She is survived by Spouse: Joe B. Bridges; Daughter: Ellen Morgan and husband Jimmy of Krum, TX; Son: Bobby Joe Bridges and wife Stephanie of May Pearl, TX; Brother: Bill Ho-Gland of Amarillo, TX; 5 grandchildren...

Oct 14, 2010

Arthur C. Smith Jr. died on October 14, 2010 at the VA hospital while in hospice care. Art’s body has been donated to Texas Tech Medical center.  He was raised in Bastrop, TX and graduated high school as Salutatorian in 1941.  He entered the Army Air Corp. and Became a Fighter Pilot flying P 40’s.  After WWII, he became a...

Oct 12, 2010

Oune Radavong, 87, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010. Oune was born July 28, 1923, in Pakse, Laos. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kham Champasith and Kham Keung; and two brothers, Simone and Boun Thone Champasith. Survivors include her spouse, Ke Radavong; a son, Alex Radavong; two daughters, Amy Xaymongkhoune and Mourine Phomachane; four sisters, Chan...

Oct 10, 2010

Richard “Tiny” Hanes was born on October 27,1938 in Keyes, OK. He is survived by:Daughter: Samantha Kurzeja and husband Gregg of Altamont, IL; Elizabeth Hanes of Amarillo, TX; Sister: Romaine Alley of Walsh, CO; Brothers: Rowan Hanes of Dallas, TX; Royce Hanes of Texhoma, OK; 2 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was Preceded in death by:Parents: Roy Hanes and Ruby...

Oct 6, 2010

Carolyn Sue Petty-Wright was born on January 30, 1945 in Tulsa, OK.  She is survived by her sons, Jerry Wright of Amarillo, and  Jimmy Fain in San Antonio, TX; her daughters, Tammie Michelle Wright and Husband Paul Sumpter of Amarillo, TX, and  Robin Fain of Sky, OK; a brother, Vernie “Bo” Marquardt of Guymon, OK.; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren....

Oct 5, 2010

Cynda worked as a secretary at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church for 12 years.  Her favorite pastime was playing with her grandkids.  She was loved by everyone. Survivors left to cherish her memories are her husband, Jack Elder; her son, Christopher Elder; her daughter, Jacy Ferril and husband David; a sister, Wendy Williams; a brother, Phillip Edwards; three grandchildren, Alexiah...

Oct 2, 2010

Winston Burgess was born in Happy, Texas on May 22, 1923 to John Burgess and Sallie Crawford Burgess-Willson.  Mr. Burgess received his Bachelor of Science degree from West Texas State and a Masters degree.  He served in the Army-Air Force as a radio operator during World War II in the South Pacific.  He married Frances Gibson on March 19, 1982.  ...

Sep 27, 2010

Deborah was born on April 13, 1963 in Amarillo.  She married Michael Thomas on March 15, 1982 in Clarendon, TX. Deborah loved Tweety Bird and Dr. Pepper.  She enjoyed the outdoors and enjoyed music.  She loved life and was a wonderful caregiver to all.  Deborah had the hands and heart of and angel.  She had many friends and her family...

Sep 26, 2010

Paula Was born on August 15, 1962 in Amarillo to Paul and Agatha Vaughn.  She was a loving mother and beloved sister and she will be greatly missed. Paula is survived by her children, Timothy Vaugh and wife Amber of Amarillo, and Brandy Bogue of Amarillo, two brothers, Stanley Vaughn of Houston, and Tom Vaughn of Hartshorn, OK, a sister,...

Sep 25, 2010

Daniel Molina, 31, of Amarillo died Saturday, September 25, 2010. Daniel was born June 13, 1979 to Carlos and Maria Molina in Beloit, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife, Nelyda Molina; a son, Carlos; three daughters, Pearl, Gabby, and Daniella; his mother, Maria Rodriguez; and two brothers, Carlos Molina, and Martin Rodriguez. Daniel is preceded in death by his...

Sep 23, 2010

In loving memory of our dad, Joe Segovia. Joe was born on February 12, 1952 in Lubbock, TX to Maria Inez Segovia and Silverio.  He was raised in Amarillo.  Joe had a passion for Tejano Music and loved being in his garden.  He was loved by many and will be greatly missed all who knew him. Joe is survived by...

Sep 21, 2010

Anna was born March 28, 1914, in Greeley, Nebraska, to Thomas Smyth and Hannah Snell Smyth.  She married John O’Gorman on June 11, 1935 and raised their family in Twitty Community. Anna was a school teacher in Nebraska before marrying John O’Gorman.  Anna was a faithful member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.  She was a devoted wife, mother and...

Sep 21, 2010

Airalynne was born on March 1, 2010 in Dallas, TX to Aaron Hixenbaugh and Kristle Lamberson of Amarillo.  She is survived by her parents, four brothers, Gage, Dorian, Braiden and Chaston Erwin of Amarillo; her grandparents, Anita Hixenbaugh of Salem, IL, and Debra and Tim Lamberson of Amarillo; and her great-grandparents, Stella Becker of Iuka, IL and S.C. and Jewel...

Sep 16, 2010

Bob’s career as a news director and journalist spanned decades.  In Amarillo, he worked on radio and television from 1948 to 1972 at KGNC AM-FM-TV, KVII TV, and finally at KFDA.  He worked an additional 5 years at KTXS in Abilene, TX and finished his broadcasting career on radio with 14 KPUR.  His final broadcast was in 1987.  He was...

Sep 10, 2010

Sep 6, 2010

Mary Etta Ward, 88, went to be with the Lord on September 6, 2010. As desired, she was at home surrounded by loved ones at the time of her death.  Mary Etta, born to Nell and Fred Miller, February 15, 1922, in Lubbock County, was the eldest of eight children.  She married Ardus J. Ward in Malta, Idaho, on February...