Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Cindy Cowan
Sep 29, 2025
Cindy Cowan, 71, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away and ran into the arms of her Savior on Monday, September 29, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11am at Irwin Road Baptist Church.
Cindy was born on July 16, 1954, to Warren Vance and Patsy Patterson in Amarillo, Texas. She graduated from Palo Duro High School...
Glenda Chase
Sep 24, 2025
Glenda Edwards Chase, 77 of Shamrock, TX passed away September 24, 2025 in her home surround by her family. She was born November 18, 1947 in Shamrock to her parents Leonard “Snuffy” and Ruby Bell Edwards. Glenda was a homemaker, But more importantly a Mother to all and Nanny to many.
She married the love of her life, Darrell Ray Chase,...
Nicolas Guerrero Jr.
Sep 23, 2025
Nicolas Guerrero Jr., 76, of Amarillo, Texas, was born in Acuña, Mexico, and passed away on September 23, 2025.
Nicolas was the son of the late Nicolas Guerrero Sr. and Manuela Fuentes. He worked as a crane operator for more than 30 years at ASARCO, where he was a proud and active member of the United Steelworkers of America. After retiring,...
Jackie Lowery
Sep 22, 2025
Jackie Wayne Lowery, 90, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025.
Jackie was born on June 9, 1935, to J.C. Lowery and Stella Anderson in Mound, Texas. He graduated from Amarillo High School in 1953 and soon after enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving two years during the Korean War. Following his service, Jackie built a...
Katherine Reams
Sep 19, 2025
Katherine Rudee Reams, 81, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025. She was born on June 23, 1944, in Hoisington, Kansas, to Elizabeth (Moore) and Gerald Roy Moore.
Kathy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Carrol Reams, and her parents. She is survived by her three sons, Greg Reams, Coby Reams and his wife Kari,...
Winfred Lee Walker
Sep 18, 2025
Winfred Lee Walker was born in Quitaque, TX, to Homer and Willie Walker. He graduated from High school and went on to earn his associate's degree.
Winfred served in the Air Force as a Base Tour Mechanic for 3 years, starting at Sheppard Air Force Base, and did tours in Greenland and Okinawa, Japan. There, he received the Air Force Good...
Tuan Tu
Sep 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of Tuan Tu
It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Tuan Tu, who left this world on September 14, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on December 12, 1943, in Saigon, Vietnam, Tuan lived a life full of love, laughter, and devotion,...
Richard "Barney" Glenn Griffin
Sep 13, 2025
Richard “Barney” Glenn Griffin, 58, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on September 13, 2025. Memorial services are scheduled for 2pm, Friday, September 19, 2025, at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Martin Road chapel.
Richard was born on May 21, 1967, to Stephen Griffin and Frances Hood in Groom, Texas. He earned his GED through Job Corps in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and went...
Helen Kangas
Sep 4, 2025
Helen Margene Kangas, 93, of Amarillo, passed away at her residence, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. Helen was born May 1, 1932, in Idabel, Oklahoma, to Frank and Laura Scoggins. She grew up in Achille, Oklahoma.
In high school, she loved to play basketball and won many contests at the spelling bee. She was...
Viola Fern Benzel
Aug 29, 2025
Viola Fern Benzel, 93, passed away peacefully at home on August 29, 2025. Born on August 14,1932, in Rapid City, South Dakota to Ivan and Luvon (Biley) Christy. She was the first of four children.
Her brother Olin was born on August 12, 1933, and Viola and Olin were very close. They would ride horses for hours together when living with...
Kendra Stashi
Aug 27, 2025
Kendra Stashi, 37, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. The family will have a memorial service at 10am, Saturday, September 13, 2025 at The Loft Church in Amarillo.
Kendra was born on November 24, 1987, to Randy and Sherri Melton in Amarillo, Texas. She graduated in 2007 from Richard Milburn Academy. Kendra married the love of her life,...
Jose "Joe" Raul Galvan Ortiz
Aug 23, 2025
Jose (Joe) Raul Galvan-Ortiz Born February 20th, 1958, of Dumas, Texas, peacefully passed away August 23rd, 2025.
Joe was a beloved son, brother and uncle. He will always be remembered as a very kind and generous person who always helped people out and had a heart of gold. He worked for S.B Foot Tanning Company for 10 years. On his free...
Mark Rhodes
Aug 22, 2025
Mark Rhodes, 61, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025. Funeral services are scheduled for 10am, Thursday, August 28, 2025, at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors, Coulter road chapel. A viewing for Mark will be available from 10am-5pm on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Coulter road chapel.
Mark Rhodes was born on June 2, 1964, in Amarillo,...
Cathy Leigh Nickerson
Aug 21, 2025
Cathy Leigh Nickerson, 71, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Funeral services are scheduled for 10am, Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Pentecostal Temple Church in Amarillo. A viewing will take place from 5-7pm, Friday, August 29, 2025, at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors, Martin Road Chapel.
Cathy was born on September 11, 1953, in Cambridgeshire, England, to James...
Israel "Tata" Obando
Aug 19, 2025
Israel Obando nació el 31 de octubre de 2004 en Amarillo, Texas, hijo de Erick Obando y Eduviges Obando. Fue el tercer hermano de cinco. Israel provenía de una familia pastoral y tenía una fe siempre fundada en Cristo. Desde pequeño estuvo involucrado en todos los deportes, le encantaba la lucha libre, el fútbol y el fútbol americano. Pasaba la...
Sadie Mask McKinney
Aug 13, 2025
Sadie Adell Mask McKinney passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas, at the age of 90. Born on December 28, 1934, in Amarillo, she lived a life marked by faith, service, and compassion.
Sadie graduated from Texline High School in Texline, Texas, where she was a cheerleader, homecoming queen and basketball star. She later pursued business courses at...
Virginia "Mickey" Eytcheson
Aug 7, 2025
Virginia (Mickey) Eytcheson, 91 of Amarillo passed peacefully in her sleep August 7th, 2025. Mickey was born in Stratford, Texas on March 27th 1934, to parents Gerdis Gunnels and Pansy Gunnels. Mickey moved with the family to Long Beach, California when she was 12. She was a “beach bum.” The beach was her first love. Later the family relocated to...
Geraldine Mason
Aug 5, 2025
Geraldine Mason, 87, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. A funeral mass will be held at 10am, Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at St. Thoms the Apostle Catholic Church. The family will receive friends for a visitation and rosary from 5-7pm, Monday, August 11, 2025, at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors, Coulter Road chapel.
Geraldine Mason was born on...
Merlene Brooks
Aug 1, 2025
Merlene Brooks, 94, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. Funeral services are scheduled for 10am, Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Paramount Baptist Church in Amarillo. The family will receive friends for a visitation from 5-7pm on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Coulter Road chapel.
Merlene was born on January 5, 1931, to Graves...
Tom Douglas Dawdy
Jul 14, 2025
Tom Douglas Dawdy, age 67, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on July 14, 2025. A memorial service for Tom will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at LaGrone Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Coulter chapel.
Tom was born on December 6, 1957, to Dick and Carol Ann Dawdy. He was a proud graduate of Canyon High School and attended West...
