Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

James Weldon Hall

James Weldon Hall

May 3, 2010

James is survived by two daughters, Crystal and Husban Ricky Richards of Arkansas and Amber Hall and Aaron Harper of Robinson, Tx; and 5 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parentsand a sister, Billie Jean Jones.

Verneather Demerson

Verneather Demerson

Apr 30, 2010

Mrs. Demerson at age 86 went to her eternal resting place to meet her Savior on April 30, 2010.  She was  born February 22, 1924, in Caldwell, TX to Bennie Steward and Sarah Lewis (deceased).   She leaves to cherish her memories  two  sons:   Alvin Watson of Amarillo and Albert Demerson, Jr. and wife Shirley of Midland; five daughters: Ms Betty...

Augustine Guzman Gonzales

Augustine Guzman Gonzales

Apr 30, 2010

AUGUSTINA GONZALES Augustina Gonzales, 58 of Amarillo passed away Friday April 30, 2010 in Amarillo. She was born on December  30, 1951 in Sinton, Texas to Epifanio and Maria Guzman. She worked as a presser for a dry cleaning service. She is preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother and 1 sister. She is survived by 2 daughters,...

Irma Villela

Irma Villela

Apr 25, 2010

Irma Villela Hernandez was born on July 20, 1954 to Paulino and Lorenza Hernandez in Delicias, Chih. Mexico. Irma was a woman devoted to her family and thier needs. A wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother that will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She is survived by Her sons, Juan Villela and Robert Villela; a daughter, Janette Villela;...

Verlin Martin

Verlin Martin

Apr 24, 2010

Verlin was born on May 16, 1916 in Stonewall County, Texas to John Robert and Mary Elizabeth Martin. He went to work for the Amarillo Globe New Times in 1939 and worked until 1979 when he retired. He received a 25 year award from the Globe News in 1964. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Amarillo....

Ronda Elaine McNeill

Ronda Elaine McNeill

Apr 20, 2010

Ronda Elaine McNeil was born February 23, 1976 in Tucumcari, NM to Kevin Alarcon and Patricia Vincent. She worked as a social worker for the Child Protective Service.  She is preceded in death by a brother, Wesley Alarcon and her mother and father in-law, Kenneth and Diane McNeill. Ronda is survived by her husband, Chris McNeill of Amarillo, TX; a...

Esther M. Kendall

Esther M. Kendall

Apr 19, 2010

Esther . Kendall was born on April 12, 1914 to John Clark and Nancy Nickles in Mankato, MN. She worked at the Amarillo Country Club for many years. Esther is survived by her daughters, Donna Jensen of Long Prairie, MN, Angeline Kendall of Amarillo, TX, Lois M. Kendall of Souix Falls, SD, and Louise Persson of Amarillo, TX, and numerous...

Gayla Howard

Gayla Howard

Apr 12, 2010

Gayla is survived by her parents, John C Moore of North Carolina, and Marilyn Allen and husband Don of Borger, TX, a daughter, Charleen Kirby and husband Ronald of Stinnett, TX, her sister, Melody Lane Doughty and husband James of Fritch, TX, and four grandchildren, Matthew Lee Kirby of San Antonio, TX, Eric Kirby of Clovis, NM, Stormie Kirby and...

Michael Teddie Shelton

Michael Teddie Shelton

Apr 10, 2010

Michael is survived by his mother, Sherry Denise Shelton, a sister, Ashley Denise Shelton, Grandparents Ted and Donna Lawler of Amarillo, Michael Roy Shelton Sr. of South Carolina, and Jane Fox of California, and two nephews, Michael and J.J. Montez.  He is preceded in death by his father, Michael Roy Shelton Jr.

Robert Lee Mason

Robert Lee Mason

Apr 5, 2010

Robert was born to Henry Mason and Jeanette Young Mason on July 23, 1959 in El Paso, TX. He graduated from Burges High School in 1979 and was a shag driver for Tyson Foods.

Howard Wayne Slape

Howard Wayne Slape

Apr 4, 2010

Howard Wayne Slape was born to Theran Lex Slape and Frances Elizabeth Slape on May 3, 1943 in Paducah, TX. Wayne was an outdoorsman who enjoyed golfing and fishing. He is survived by his spouse: Molly Slape of Amarillo, TX;Son: Nicholas Slapeof Amarillo, TX; Daughters: Sherry Nail and husband Dane of Amarillo TX, and Debby Watrin and husband Mark of...

Beverly Jo Lee

Beverly Jo Lee

Apr 3, 2010

Beverly was born to keith and doris Hobbs on Novenber 26, 1946 in Indianapolis, IND.  She loved to spend as much time as she could with all of her grandchildren and play video games.  Beverly was a very passionate person, and cared for everyone she met.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister that will be missed by...

Ricardo Ortega

Ricardo Ortega

Apr 3, 2010

Rick is survived by his Loving Spouse: Susan Ortega; Father: Guadalupe Ortega; Mother: Elida Ochoa Ortega; Brothers and Sisters: Eddie Ortega (twin), Lionel Ortega, Oscar Ortega and wife Maria, Sandy Lemley, Diana Martinez; Stepchildren: Virginia Covington and Maggie Covington Preceded him in death: Brother: Guadalupe Ortega II

Karen Rue McKinley

Karen Rue McKinley

Mar 31, 2010

Karen was born to Loretta Forte on February 17, 1966 in Oklahoma City, OK.  She was very outgoing and had many friends.  Karen loved holidays, especially Christmas and she loved shopping for her grandchildren.  She was a hard worker and worked for Owen's over 17 years.  She enjoyed gardening and was known for her casseroles.  She was a very loving...

Dorothy De Hart Bradshaw

Dorothy De Hart Bradshaw

Mar 29, 2010

Dorothy was born March 16, 1920, in Tell to Samuel and Annie Jo De Hart. She was member of the Green Belt Boat and Ski Club. She loved to fish and loved to travel. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; a sister; and a great-granddaughter. Survivors include her husband, Billy Loyd Bradshaw of Amarillo; five daughters,...

Jose Ramirez Rodriguez

Jose Ramirez Rodriguez

Mar 18, 2010

Mr. Rodriguez was born April 20, 1948, in Levelland to Augustine and Raphela Rodriguez. He loved to joke with his family, tell stories, dance, fish, garden and watch Cowboys football and Rangers baseball. He was a great father who always gave good advice to his children, and he loved his wife very much. He was preceded in death by his...

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