Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

Oct 10, 2009

William James “Bill” Foran left this world to join his beloved wife of sixty-one years, Roberne, October 10, 2009, just a few days short of his 90th birthday.  His quick wit, keen mind, deep loyalty, work ethic, sense of duty and strong leadership will be missed by his family and many, many friends. Bill was born in Rock Valley, Iowa,...

Oct 9, 2009

Mr. Hayes was born February 23, 1916 in Farmersville, Texas to Dr. W.F. Hayes and Hattie L. Hayes.  He graduated from East Texas State University with a B.A. Degree. After graduation he went to work for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Little Rock, Arkansas.  He then served on the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, Washington D.C. as a federal...

Oct 8, 2009

Cozette was born January 17, 1915 in Burkett, Texas to Barney and Cora Mae Lindley. She graduated from Childress High School. She met Ronald Alvin Davis and they married on June 2, 1933. They raised two sons in and around the Childress area. Cozette was a homemaker and was very proud of taking care of her family. She was a...

Oct 4, 2009

Oct 3, 2009

Born February 20, 1916 in Mound Valley, Kansas, Bert lived most of her life in Amarillo. A licensed beautician in her early years, Bert treasured spending time with her family and friends, playing Bingo, fishing, and traveling to Las Vegas. She was a member of South Georgia Baptist Church. Bert’s husband Kermit J. Hyland, 1982, husband Virgil Lightfoot, 1972, and...

Oct 3, 2009

Mrs. Heiskell was born Oct. 3, 1911, in Henderson County to Alonzo and Margie Mills. She married Frank Dingler in October 1929. She was a devoted wife and mother. Frank preceded her in death on March 10, 1964. She then married Elmer Heiskell on Jan. 25, 1975. Elmer preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 1992. Mrs. Heiskell was a...

Oct 2, 2009

Sep 30, 2009

Mr. Fields was born in Mangum, Okla. He was a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Doris Fields; two daughters, Brenda Stephens and Barbara Lunsman; a sister, Zada; a brother, Luther Fields; three grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Sep 29, 2009

Antonio Salazar was a teacher through and through, beginning his career as a high school higher maths teacher in Premont, Texas, and returning to teaching in remedial math at Amarillo College after retiring from Helium Field Operations in 1988.  It was a second career he joyfully took on in 1989 and continued until he could no longer see well enough...

Sep 27, 2009

Mrs. Brewer was born on November 24, 1927 in Tulia to Merle and Myrtle Grantham.  She married the love of her life, Murry L. Brewer on December 28, 1944 in Kress.  They had been dating since October, Murry says, “the only reason they dated for so long was he had to convince her he was the one!” They began their...

Sep 24, 2009

Loren L. Griffith, beloved father, was born February 21, 1918 in Jackson County, OK to Jesse and Carrie Griffith. He was released from earthly bonds on September 24, 2009 at the age of 91 years. Loren was a member of the US Army and served in the Philippine Islands during WWII and was a member of “The Greatest Generation”. He...

Sep 23, 2009

Mr. Johnson was born December 21, 1910 in Dickens County, Texas to Will W. and Nora Wynona Johnson. He worked as a barber for many years before becoming an independent recording agent. He met Wilma Walters and they married in 1933 in Clovis, NM. He served as a deacon at Second Baptist Church for many, many years. He enjoyed working...

Sep 23, 2009

Tommie was born February 6 in Selman, OK to Rasheed and Juria Mady Swayden. She was raised in Longdale, OK and moved to Amarillo in 1948. She began work at Santa Fe Railroad and was employed there for thirty-eight years, until her retirement in January, 1987. Tommie was all about family. Although she never had children, she treated all of...

Sep 22, 2009

Sep 18, 2009

The Rosary will be said on Thursday, September 17th, at 6:00 PM at St. Patrick’s CatholicChurch.A memorial mass will be held on Friday, September 18 at 1:00 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Shamrock, Tx.  Rev. Nicholas Gerber will officiate. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home.   Georgia was born May 29, 1941 in Shamrock to Beuron and Frankie Stevens. She...

Sep 18, 2009

Sep 18, 2009

Mrs. Deaton was born June 22, 1919 in Garden City, KS to Howard and Mary Agnes Best. She met Hubert D. Deaton and they were married in September 1935 in Amarillo. He preceded her in death on July 3, 1990. She was a secretary and bookkeeper for Garland Sell for over twenty years. She was an Amarillo resident for most...

Sep 18, 2009

Mr. Heaton was born in Ada, Oklahoma on September 19, 1935 to Dora Henry and Robert Heaton.  He joined the Army at age 17 and served 22 years.  He married Barbara Cobb Reid on June 12, 1968.  He farmed a few months.  He also owned and operated a restaurant “The Bushland Café” and a gas station “Exon” for 18 months....

Sep 16, 2009

Sep 16, 2009

George was born February 6, 1920 in Gatesville, Texas to John Roy and Maude Alma Johnson. He graduated from Amarillo High School where he was a Golden Gloves champion. He married his high school sweetheart, Thelma Lee Warnecke on December 24, 1940. He served in the US Army in 1944. He was at his best when he was hard at...