Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

Oct 16, 2009

James Robert (J. Bob) Pickens, 91 years old, formerly of Miami passed away October 16, 2009 in Canadian, Texas.  He was the son of Arthur O. and Lou Ella Gore Pickens.  He lived all of his life in Miami, except for about the last six years.  A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 27 at 2:00 p.m. at...

Oct 15, 2009

Hattie was born May 3, 1910 in Izard County, Arkansas to Abram and Marintha Haley. Hattie and her family came by train to the Texas Panhandle when she was a child. She met James “Hampton” Clement and they married in Shamrock, Texas on May 17, 1927. She and Hampton lived throughout Texas, finally settling in Amarillo in 1944. The most...

Oct 15, 2009

Michael was born January 8, 1958 in Amarillo to Kenneth and Dotty McKnight.  He attended Palo Duro High School graduating in 1976 and Vernon Regional Junior College. He married Cindy Waddell, the love of his life, on March 20, 1998.  He has two daughters, Erin and Kelli McKnight by a previous marriage. His passion in life was his family and...

Oct 13, 2009

Bill was born to John and Margret Dean White on September 20, 1930, in Wills Point, Texas.  He served his country in the U.S. Army and then worked as a mechanic for many years.  He also worked at Reece Air Force Base as a civil service worker. Survivors include one daughter, Judy Diane Stennett, Acuff, TX; five sons, Billy Eugene...

Oct 13, 2009

Foy Willis Shackelford, DDS, a long-time resident of his beloved Amarillo, passed away on October 13, 2009 in Austin, Texas from complications of pneumonia.  His family, his church, his dental career, and the needs of orphaned and abused children were his passions.  Whatever Foy did—building houses, operating a dental lab, building a dental practice, communicating on his ham radio, flying...

Oct 11, 2009

Mary Catherine Willett Riggs, born April 7, 1915,  wife of Joseph Newton "Newt" Riggs, Jr. (who preceded her in death in 1999), formerly of Amarillo, TX, late of Austin, TX, died peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 at the age of 94 in Austin. Mary C was born in Louisville, KY, the daughter of Felix Rogers Willett and Mabel Hughes. ...

Oct 10, 2009

IRENE STEIERT age 83 ROSARY: 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 13th at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel. FUNERAL MASS will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 14th at St. Mary’s Catholic Church celebrant will be Msgr. Harold Waldow.  Burial will be immediately following the Mass at Holy Family Cemetery in Nazareth, Texas.  Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100...

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

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 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 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...