Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

Jan 9, 2023

SHIRLEY ANNE (FINN) SHEEHAN August 4, 1929 - January 9, 2023

A rosary will be said on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM with a vigil service at 6:30 followed by a visitation at 7:00 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia.

Shirley Anne Sheehan passed  away on January 9, 2023, in Canyon,...

Jan 3, 2023

On January 3, 2023, James (Jim) Leroy Pratt went home to be with Our Lord, our parents, little sister and all our family and friends who’ve died in Christ before. He was born January 19, 1954 in Amarillo, Texas, to Sammy Lee Pratt, Sr. and Pauline Aishman Pratt. He grew up in Panhandle, Texas, until the family moved to...

Jan 3, 2023

Carl Douglas “Doug” Burrows age 63 of Amarillo passed from this life on January 3, 2023 in Amarillo.

The family will receive guests on Sunday, January 8, 2023 afternoon from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Schooler Funeral Home.  A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Chapel...

Jan 2, 2023

On January 2 nd , 2023, Bonnie Lee Parra Brown, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of eighty-nine surrounded by her family.  She was born on February 16, 1933, to Bonny and Crystal Parra in Massillon, Ohio.  She was the youngest of three children.  She lived in Ohio until after her graduation and moved to Las...

Dec 31, 2022

James J. Novak age 93 of Amarillo, entered the gates of Heaven on December 31, 2022.

A Rosary service will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel.  The memorial mass will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.    The celebrant...

Dec 31, 2022

Betty Jane Epps Smith, 97, of Amarillo, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022.

The family will receive guests from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the funeral home. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St.  Pastor Wes Stewart will officiate.  Private burial...

Dec 28, 2022

Thomas “Tommy” Gwynne Donnell passed away December 28, 2022 at the age of 88, in Amarillo, Texas.

He is survived by his wife Nancy Weller, two sons David and Blake.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Gwen, and one son Andy.

Tommy will be remembered for the way he loved...

Dec 28, 2022

Elsie Lucille Anderson, age 99 of Amarillo died December 28, 2022 in Amarillo. Mrs. Anderson will lie in state on Monday, January 2, 2023 from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia.  A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Memory Gardens Cemetery.  Albert Harris will officiate.  Arrangements...

Dec 28, 2022

Jo Ann Sundquist Geuther was born on September 7, 1934, to Dr. Elmer and Katherine Laverne (Hoeven) Sundquist in Hartley, Iowa. She graduated from Primghar High School with the class of 1952.  She went on to obtain a nursing degree from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Sioux City, Iowa.  She worked as a registered nurse from the age...

Dec 26, 2022

Benjamin Gonzalo Pacheco, age 39, of Plainview died on December 26, 2022 in Amarillo, Texas.

He was born on July 24, 1983 to his parents, Fernando Pacheco and Sylvia Muniz in Camp Pendleton, California. Benjamin was known for his excellent humor, and he was always laughing.

Benjamin was an avid Cowboys fan, who also enjoyed...

Dec 25, 2022

Sheri Dawn Brewer age 52 of Amarillo entered into the gates of Heaven on Christmas Day.

Sheri was born on June 13, 1970 in Dallas.  She was and will always be "our sweet baby girl."

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Daniel Brewer, Mae Brewer, Cooper McGalliard and Ruth E. McGalliard.

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Dec 24, 2022

Betty "Jo" Ann Landrum, age 88, of Amarillo died on December 24, 2022 in Amarillo, Texas.

Visitation will be on Friday December 30, 2022 at 1:00 PM until 1:45 PM at Hartley Christian Fellowship in Hartley, Texas.  The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM at Hartley Christian Fellowship.  Interment will follow at Hartley Cemetery.

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Dec 23, 2022

Gary J. Hyatt, 73, of Amarillo died Friday, December 23, 2022

The memorial service will be at 10:00 am, Friday, January 6, 2023, at Trinity Baptist Church with former pastor, John Redfearn and Brad Jones officiating.

Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home 4100 S Georgia St.

Gary was born March 10, 1949, in...

Dec 21, 2022

Elwanda Jean Smith Griffith, age 83 of Amarillo passed from this life on December 21, 2022 and joined her beloved son Christian Keith Griffith; her parents; and brother, Charles E. “Chuck” Smith in heaven.

Elwanda was born on September 3, 1939 in Lamesa, Texas to her parents Edward J. Smith and Verla Imogene Smith. She married the...

Dec 17, 2022

Anna Belle Chauveaux Hughes, the last surviving child of Antoine and Celine Chauveaux passed to glory on December 17, 2022.

Visitation will be from 6-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Trinity Baptist Church Chapel, 1601 W. I40....

Dec 14, 2022

Helen Frances Beckner Kilburn was born on October 2, 1946, to Elmer Hess Beckner and Ursula (Brown) Beckner in Clayton, NM. Helen was the only sister to four brilliant brothers; Weldon, Ferol, Everett, and Gary. Helen married Jerry Kilburn, the most handsome guy in Clayton, on October 6, 1963. Together they raised two incredible sons, David and Brian. Raising...

Dec 13, 2022

Haskell Allen Dufur, 92, of Amarillo passed away December 13, 2022.

Visitation will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 16, 2022 at the funeral home with Pastors Lance Harrington and Aaron Thorne officiating. Interment will be private.

Dec 7, 2022

Michael James Moore, “Mike,” “Grandaddy,” passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

Visitation will be from 6-7:00 p.m., Monday, December 19, 2022 at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 20, at First Baptist Church in Amarillo.

Mike was a humble servant...

Nov 30, 2022

Myrtle Marie Acker White, a lifelong resident of the Texas Panhandle, passed away in Amarillo, on November 30, 2022, at the age of 94.

Myrtle was born to Jacob and Magdalena Acker, on July 3, 1928, in Nazareth, Texas, where she attended school through grade 12. She went on to study at St. Anthony’s School...

Nov 29, 2022

LaNelle Phillips Waldrop, who lived in various towns and cities in the Texas Panhandle all her life, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at The Craig Senior Living in Amarillo. She was 94.

She was born to Clury and Hazel Phillips on December 9, 1927, at her grandparents' home in Ashtola in Donley County and grew up...