Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

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...

Jul 3, 2022

Laura Lee Roden 89, of Amarillo passed away July 3, 2022. She was born on April 21, 1933 to Sam and Nellie Veach Gibbs. Later Laura married William Delmar Roden.

Laura retired from Continental Telephone as an Operator. She was a member of Arden Road Baptist. In her spare time she enjoyed painting, quilting, cross stitch, playing...

Jun 27, 2022

Russell was born on July 29, 1958 in Sentinel, Oklahoma to Billy Ray and Dorothy Minyard.  He passed away on June 27, 2022 in Amarillo, Texas.  Russell will be greatly missed by his many family and friends.

Russell enjoyed traveling, sightseeing and taking lots of pictures along the way. He always listened to a great variety of...

Jun 27, 2022

Betty R. Long, 93 of Amarillo passed away June 27, 2022. She was born on June 12, 1929 to Ross McNutt and Valley Ruth McNutt (Newton) in Beggs, Oklahoma.

Betty went to Pharaoh high school, and later attended Draughon’s Business College. She married Von H. Long in 1950. Her faith in God and dedication to family were...

Jun 20, 2022

Vernell Hiller, 80, of Amarillo, Texas passed on to her eternal home in glory on June 20th, 2022 at 7:30am.

Vernell Hiller was born on February 16, 1942 in Shamrock, Texas. Vernell married Roy Melvin Hiller, on August 9, 1959 in Shamrock, Texas.  Vernell and Roy went on to have 3 children Tommy, Tammy, and Sandy.  Vernell...

Jun 15, 2022

Addison McKenzie McCraw was born April 10th 2000, to Stacie and Jason McCraw. His birth was as remarkable as his life was. He was a beautiful force of nature. Addison lived most of his adult life in Fort Worth TX. He loved the culture and vibe of that area. He loved showing it off when people would come to...

Jun 9, 2022

Donnie Allen Marlow, 85, of Amarillo passed away Thursday, June 9th, 2022.

Donnie was born on November 11th, 1936 in Bragg, Oklahoma to Harve Daniel Marlow and Marget Goodman Marlow. He graduated from Warner High School in Warner, Oklahoma. Donnie joined the United States Army, was in tour in Vietnam, rose to the rank of Sergeant First...

Jun 2, 2022

Garang Kual 64, of Amarillo passed away June 2, 2022. He was born in Aweil, South Sudan to Langa Kual and Abuk Bol Akok on January 1, 1958.

He was retired from Tyson, and was a member of Amarillo African Church of Nazarene. In his spare time he enjoyed watching the Chelsea Soccer Team

He...

May 26, 2022

Our beloved Neeta Rajendra Sheth, 63, of Amarillo passed away Thursday May 26, 2022 with her family and friends by her side.

Neeta was born in Surat, Gujarat, India to the late Navnitlal Ochhavlal Shah and late Suryaben Navnitlal Shah. She graduated from South Gujarat University with an undergraduate degree in business.

She is survived...

May 23, 2022

Jeff Gurney, 62, of Amarillo passed away at home on May 23, 2022. His sudden departure has left his family and friends shocked and grieved, but also resolved to work together to honor his life and memory.

Jeff is survived by his wife Alicia Muñoz Gurney, his son, Jeffrey James Gurney, and stepson, Chris Garza; sisters: Teresa...

May 22, 2022

Dewey Dale Bell

73 Amarillo, TX

Dewey Bell was born August 30, 1948 to Houston and Onie Bell in Matador, Texas. He graduated from Plainview High School and studied at Wayland Baptist University.

During his early years, he had a vending machine route stocking candy and tobacco. He enjoyed that job to the...

May 20, 2022

Doris Lillian Littau of Amarillo passed away on May 22, 2022. Born March 16, 1945 to Sherman and Josie Worth.

She attended Amarillo High, and shortly after she married the love of her life Richard “Dick” Littau on January 28, 1975.

She worked at Sav-a-Stop, Hanes and for her brother James Worth at Accent Cleaners....

May 18, 2022

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May 18, 2022

Jimmy R. Silman of Amarillo was born October 31, 1933 in Putney, West Virginia to Charlie and Iva Silman. Died May 18, 2022 in his home. Jimmy married the love of his life Elizabeth Barnette on February 5, 1955 in Charleston, West Virginia. They were married for 62 years. He was a man of many hats, and such a...

May 17, 2022

Norma Jean Clark 93 of Amarillo, passed away Tuesday May 17, 2022. She was born February 15, 1929 to William Harley and Ina Mae Turentine in Childress County TX.

She is proceeded in death by her parent William Harley and Ina Mae Turentine, her husband Alvin B. Clark, brother in law A.J. Meadows Jr., a nephew William...

May 15, 2022

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Bà Bùi Thị Đào sinh tại Bình Thuận , Việt Nam . Lập gia đình vào năm 1970 chồng là Huỳnh văn Hoàng . Định cư tại Mỹ vào năm 2006.

Những thành viên sống sót trong gia đình gồm : chồng là Huỳnh văn Hoàng , tại Amarillo. Trường nam là Huỳnh...