Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

Aug 18, 2022

Margaret Lambright, 87 of Valle De Oro passed away at home, Thursday, August 18, 2022. She was born to Claude and Buelah Ware on February 4, 1935. Margaret married the love of her life, James Lee Lambright on September 20, 1960.

Nannie, as she was called was a fantastic woman and grandma. She loved her grandchildren and...

Aug 16, 2022

Edgar Eduardo Flores Gutierrez

Nació el 23 de Octubre del 2002 en Phoenix Arizona. Hijo de Angelica Gutierrez y Omar Eduardo Flores. Edgar falleció inesperadamente el 16 de agosto del 2022 en Amarillo TX. Dejando atrás a su familia y seres queridos con un gran dolor. Edgar era un joven que cumpliría 20 años en...

Aug 14, 2022

Betty Lou Barrett Donaldson of Amarillo, Texas passed away on Sunday, August 14th.

Betty was born on February 14, 1930 in Amarillo, Texas to Lewis Johnson and Sarah Pickett Johnson. Betty’s first husband, Bonnie Barrett, was a strong Christian man, and the two spent over forty years together until his passing. She was remarried to Joe Donaldson,...

Aug 13, 2022

Tommy Nokkeo Sophapmysay of Amarillo passed away on August 13, 2022. He was born June 1, 1972, in Laos to Khamla and Tina (Thongsavanh) Sophapmysay. Tommy graduated from Palo Duro High School and graduated with an Associate’s Degree from Amarillo College. He went on to graduate from Texas Tech University with a degree in Sciences of Electrical Engineering. Tommy...

Aug 13, 2022

Jeffrey Scott Murdock, 59, of Amarillo, walked into the arms of The Lord, Saturday, August 13, 2022.

Scott was born September 7, 1962, to Bobby and Patsy Murdock. He graduated from Caprock High School, where he was a varsity football player. He worked in the transportation field most of his life and at the time of his...

Aug 12, 2022

Darla Sue Young passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in her Amarillo home on August 12, 2022.

Darla was born on November 23, 1953 to Bill and Ozella Talley in Abilene, Texas. She graduated from Meadow High School in May of 1972, where she met the love of her life, Jerry Young. They were married on...

Aug 9, 2022

Olen Elmore Rains of Amarillo, died August 9, 2022.  He was born July 17, 1931 in Clay County to Clyde and Willie Mae Rains.  Olen married Katie Elaine Skinner on June 30, 1955 in Kress at his parents’ home.    He was a member of the United States Navy.  Olen worked for Transwestern Pipeline, Enron and Crosstex and managed a...

Aug 7, 2022

Korakanh Meuangkhot, 59, of Amarillo passed away Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022 in Amarillo. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, Aug. 11 at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors at 1505 Martin Road in Amarillo.

He was born on Oct. 20, 1963 in Laos. He was the fifth of nine children born to Chanh and Khampeng...

Jul 27, 2022

Alton Louis Fox 83, of Amarillo passed away July 27, 2022. He was born to William Fox and Sarah Garner on September 20, 1938.

He joined the Navy in 1957 and served aboard the USS Noble as a member of the Infantry until 1961. After his service he was a supervisor for SPS retiring 38 years later....

Jul 25, 2022

Nyangok Jeik Puot “PG”, 30, of Amarillo, passed away July 25, 2022. He was born January 1, 1992 in Ulang, South Sudan to his mother, Jackline Makuach.

PG was a kind, humble and loving person who respected everyone. He was a hard working young man and was employed at JBS. He was a responsible person who always...

Jul 24, 2022

Julie Renee (Obman) Mitchell, 65 of Amarillo passed away on July 24, 2022. She was born July 2, 1957, to Dale and Jean Obman in Cherokee, Iowa. Julie grew up in Rembrandt, Iowa, where she graduated high school in 1975. She attended Northwest College in Orange City, Iowa. In 1979 she moved to Hereford, TX, and ultimately came to...

Jul 24, 2022

Anita Fay Hanson of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022.

The visitation will be held at the LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Martin Road Chapel on Thursday, July 28,2022, at 4:00 pm. The funeral service will be held at the LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Martin Road Chapel on Friday, July 29, 2022, at 10:00am. The interment will be at...

Jul 21, 2022

Ma Sayasone, age 96 of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on July 21, 2022, surrounded by family members and loved ones. Ma was born on February 7, 1926, in Xieng-Hom, Laos to Khamsy and Ngoy Sidara. She was very kind and very well respected by everyone who knew and loved her. In her free time she was an avid gardener;...

Jul 18, 2022

Danny Lynn Bryant 67, of Amarillo passed away July 18, 2022. He was born to Raymond Lewis Bryant and Ella Mae Bryant of Pampa, Texas on July 28, 1954.

His favorite hobbies included hunting arrowheads with his brother-in-law Richard Sewell and best friend Ricky Myers, as well as hunting, fishing, camping, off roading in his jeep, and...

Jul 15, 2022

Esmeralda Recio Gonzalez, 70, of Amarillo passed away July 15, 2022. She was born November 28, 1951 to Valentin and Guadalupe Recio in Robstown, TX. Esmeralda married the love of her life Andy Gonzalez on August 26, 1977. She was a seamstress for David’s Bridal before retiring. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and...

Jul 14, 2022

Venerable Sam Khamphoukeo 91, of Amarillo passed away July 14, 2022. He was born to Piane and Khamsy Khamphoukeo on April 13, 1931 in Vientiane, Laos.

He was a graduate of Laos Military Academy, and was the venerable monk at Wat Lao Buddharam. He spent most of his time with the other monks in prayer and meditation....

Jul 11, 2022

Pixie Ann Jones 71, of Amarillo passed away July 11, 2022. She was born to Robert and Maxine Howard of Miami, Texas on February 14, 1951.

Pixie earned her LVN from Amarillo College. She worked for BSA for 20 years then spent 12 years with the VA hospital until her retirement.

While working at the...

Jul 9, 2022

Richard Mark Proffitt 61, of Amarillo passed away July 9, 2022. On December 26, 1960 he was born to Raymond and Joyce Proffitt. He married Crystal Proffitt in 1982, and had 40 wonderful years of marriage.

Richard worked as a plant manager of production, at Canyon ISD, Georgia Pacific, and International Paper. He loved spending time with...

Jul 4, 2022

Janie Nell Pulido was born September 22, 1937 in Milam Tennessee to Alton and Vadie West.

She married Raymond Pulido in 1971. She was a loving wife and devoted mother. Her greatest role however, was “gramma”. She adored her grandchildren and was so involved in their upbringing.  Janie worked as a CNA for many years, she had...

Jul 4, 2022

Beatrice E Ross of Amarillo, Texas passed away Monday, July 4, 2022. Beatrice was born May 18, 1936 in Melrose, New Mexico to Lee Williams and Ester Williams. She attended and graduated from Melrose High School in Melrose, New Mexico. In 1956, Beatrice married Jimmy L Ross. She was employed as a checker for a food service union for...