Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

Apr 2, 2025

Randel Don Riggs, 63, of Amarillo passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. No services are scheduled at this time.

Randel Riggs was born on April 8, 1961, to Don Riggs and Rosa Cummings in Amarillo, Texas. A proud graduate of Amarillo High School in 1979, Randel's life was marked by his boundless curiosity and unwavering work ethic. Over the years,...

Apr 1, 2025

Jesse Hamilton went to heaven on April 1, 2025, at 11:58 pm in Amarillo, TX. Born on November 22, 1937 to David and Mary Hamilton in Monterose, CO.

Jesse is survived by his wife, Dee, a son Jesse Hamilton, Jr. daughter Brandi Fulkerson and 5 grandchildren, Jacob, Tiffany, Parrish Dameon and Tevin.

Jesse graduated from Durango High School in 1957, joined the...

Apr 1, 2025

Jimmy F Hickey passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Graveside services are scheduled for 2pm, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Amarillo, Texas. The family will receive friends for a visitation from 3-5pm on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Coulter chapel.

Jimmy was born on April 16, 1940, to Voyal Hickey and Maudine...

Mar 31, 2025

It's with great sadness to share the loss of our beautiful mom. She was small but mighty and never believed in giving up when times got hard. Our mom was stern, but she always meant well. We will all miss her so much as she was loved by many. Her legacy will definitely live on through her kids, grandkids and...

Mar 28, 2025

Eloysa Mota, age 95, daughter of Frank Luna and Laura Martinez, was born on June 4, 1929, in Argo, Illinois. She returned to our Heavenly Father on March 28, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by loved ones.

Eloysa is preceded in death by her two husbands, Juan Casarez and Juan Mota; daughters, Elizabeth Ojeda, Sara de Los Santos and Delores Gonzales;...

Mar 19, 2025

Edith Ellen Wills, 89 of Amarillo, Texas passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Graveside services are scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 2pm at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Amarillo, Texas. The family will receive visitors from 5-7pm on Friday, March 28, 2025, at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Coulter Road Chapel.

Edith Wills, born on December 5, 1935, in Colbert,...

Mar 18, 2025

With our deepest condolences and love, we announce the passing of Than Than Sit, a remarkable woman whose kindness, strength, and selflessness touched countless lives. She was born on May 12, 1974, in Myanmar to Daw Kaw and Oo Ba Than, and from an early age, she carried a heart full of love and a spirit full of resilience.

Than Than...

Mar 17, 2025

Richard Charles Herring, known as "Ricky" to those who loved him, was born on March 21, 1977, in Dimmitt, Texas, to Richard and Patricia Herring. He passed away on March 17, 2025.  A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Power Church in Amarillo, Texas.

Richard is survived by his wife, Angela; stepson, Britton...

Mar 15, 2025

Mary Francis Robertson Pruett, 68, of Amarillo died Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born on November 14, 1956, in Amarillo, Texas, to Anna Kathleen and Curtis Howard Robertson. She graduated from Amarillo College with an Associate’s degree in Nursing. She worked at Baptist St. Anthony’s as a registered nurse for more than 30 years and at Thomas E. Creek...

Mar 13, 2025

Our mother, Philomena Rozario, was born in Jan 1933, in Konnaikudi, South India. She was the fourth of nine children and the eldest girl, born to her parents. Mother often spoke very fondly about her childhood in the village and her family life there. She talked about being woken up very early each morning to attend the morning mass with...

Mar 7, 2025

Sandra Dawn Hall, 43, of Canyon, TX Passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, surrounded by family.

Sandra was born on July 6, 1981, in Dumas TX to David and Debbie Martinez; they were residents of Dalhart, TX. She was the first grandchild of Ron and Carla Ethridge (Pa and Mata) and was treasured and loved completely. As a young child...

Mar 6, 2025

Mar 4, 2025

Larry Donnell Brown Sr. passed away on March 4, 2025. No services are scheduled at this time.

Larry Brown, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, was born on March 24, 1949, in Kerens, Texas, to Elvin Faulk and Minnie Mae Brown. He was raised in the small town of Amherst, Texas, where he was nurtured in the hard-working tradition of farming,...

Feb 22, 2025

Doc Cong Nguyen, 80, of Amarillo, passed away on February 22, 2025. He was born in Thaì Binh Vietnam on December 14, 1944, to Thao Cong Nguyen and Van Thi Pham. He married Lan Thi Pham in 1969. He served in the Vietnamese military and came to the United States in 1975. 

Doc is survived by his wife of 56 years,...

Feb 20, 2025

Mykie was her happiest when she was working and holding a child. She loved her children and her grandchildren, including the little ones she taught in Sunday School at the Nazarene Church in Plainview, Texas and the children of “Watoto” children’s orphanage in Uganda, Africa. This is when you observed her best, biggest and brightest smile.

Mykie attended Tascosa High School...

Feb 18, 2025

Shirley Sherrene Aten Roberts, 90, of Amarillo, passed away on February 18, 2025.

Shirley was born and raised in Lelia Lake, Texas where she graduated High School.

As the only child born to Quinn and Louise Aten, Shirley grew up with many wonderful aunts, uncles, cousins and childhood classmates. Her life was full of family and friends. Shirley was known for making...