Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas

Jul 24, 2020

At age 65, this was a first for Betsey Marie Chernick. Of all the fights she started (and finished) the one she had with her health was the first and only fight she lost on Friday.

She is survived by her husband, her son(s) and ton of wayward kids along the way who needed a mother’s love....

Jul 23, 2020

Doris Faye Holland, 86, of Amarillo died July 23, 2020.

Memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Arden Road Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home.

Doris was born March 20, 1934 in Clovis, NM to Luther and Viola Howard.

Doris is the middle of two sisters,...

Jul 22, 2020

Jack Mettham, 102, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020.

Jack was born July 28, 1917 in Blackpool, England.  He emigrated to the United States with his mother in 1921.  He grew up in New York City, graduating from George Washington High School in Manhattan.  He began working for Swift & Co. in 1935.  On February 15, 1941, he...

Jul 20, 2020

Dennis Hetzel, 73, of Amarillo died July 20, 2020.

Private memorial service will be Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Schooler Funeral Home. To view the Facebook Livestream, contact a member of the Hetzel family for further directions. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home.

Dennis was born December 20, 1946 in Perryton, TX to Arlo and...

Jul 19, 2020

Inez Genevieve Thompson

I had a great life, two wonderful husbands and two great sons and their families.

Genevieve left this world on July 19, 2020 at age 92, in Amarillo, Texas. She was born December 26, 1927 in Mercer County, Missouri to Carl Grimes and Veta Tuller Grimes. She lived in Ottumwa, Iowa most...

Jul 19, 2020

Thomas Rhodes was a child of the depression, born on February 1, 1931, to T.E. Rhodes and wife Nannie.  Thomas passed on to glory on July 19, 2020.

A graveside service will be held at the Bovina Cemetery on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home.

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Jul 18, 2020

Judy Kay Warren Sheffield

Kay was born January 25, 1939 to Fred Samuel Warren and Ruby Lee (Bobby) Warren. She left this earth on July 18, 2020.

She was born and raised in Amarillo, graduating from Amarillo High School in 1957. Kay lived in Denton and Dallas working for the Presbyterian Church as an administrative...

Jul 13, 2020

Cecile D. Smith, 90, of Amarillo passed away July 13, 2020.

Cecile will be available for viewing from 8:00 am-8:00 pm, Friday, July 17, 2020 at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the funeral home. Interment will be in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by...

Jul 13, 2020

Elias Perry and Margaret T. Flores

Margie T. Flores, 93, of Amarillo, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020. Her husband, E.P. Flores passed away 10 weeks earlier, on Friday, May 1, 2020, at the age of 84. The couple had been together for more than 60 years.

Margaret will be available for viewing from 2:00...

Jul 11, 2020

Edna L. Haydon, 93, of Canadian passed away July 11, 2020.

Edna was born April 9, 1927, in Omaha, NE, to Lina and James Watson. She attended public schools in Denver and business college in Houston.

She married Louis W Haydon September 24, 1945, who was later to become a Doctor of Chiropractic. She worked...

Jul 10, 2020

Ella Joann Dodson Seitz, 86, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away March 28, 2020.

Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 11, 2020 in Mobeetie Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home.

She was born December 13, 1933 in Canyon, Texas to Samuel Dodson and Meta Dorothea Schroeder. Her grandmother Martha Ellen Rutledge Dodson...

Jul 9, 2020

Sheila LaNelle West, 80, of Amarillo died July 9, 2020.

Memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home.

Sheila was born August 4, 1939 in Pampa, TX. She was a graduate of Pampa Senior High School, Amarillo College,...

Jul 7, 2020

George “Buddy” Wilkerson, 84, of Amarillo died July 7, 2020.

Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 11, 2020 in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m., at South Georgia Baptist Church, 5209 S. Georgia St. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home. The family respectfully request that masks are worn.

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Jul 5, 2020

Wilene Anita Bell Oakley lovingly known by all as “Nana” born October 24, 1943 in Matador Texas to Houston Clayton Bell and Onie Hogland Bell went to rest July 5, 2020.

Interment will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 9, 2020 in Dreamland Cemetery. Memorial service will follow at 1:00 p.m., at Mescalero Baptist Church, 13330 Mescalero...

Jul 2, 2020

Jamie Maxine Wilkie, 61, of Royse City, TX died July 2, 2020.

Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 10, 2020 in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home.

Jamie was born July 11, 1958 in Amarillo, TX to John Thomas Wilkie, Jr. and Betty Wilkie. She grew up in Amarillo and...

Jun 30, 2020

Debra "Debbie" Lynne Heath, 68, of Amarillo died June 30, 2020.

Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2020 in Llano Cemetery East with Chaplain Terrie Campbell as officiant. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home.

Debbie was born March 25, 1952 in Gibson, IL to Bill and Anna Briggs. She graduated from...

Jun 28, 2020

Robert “Bobby” James Ploog, 62, of Amarillo was taken from this world much too soon on June 28, 2020.

Graveside service will be at 9:30 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2020 in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial service will follow at 10:30 a.m., at Winwood Village Apartments, outside of the clubhouse, 4421 Ridgecrest. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home....

Jun 28, 2020

Margaret “Lydia” Castillo (Nana), age 76, was granted her wings Sunday June 28, 2020 at her home in Amarillo surrounded by her loved ones.

Lydia was born on April 28, 1944 in Amarillo TX. She met the love of her life and married, Antonio “Tony” Castillo February 15, 1964. Lydia was a beloved wife, mother & grandmother....

Jun 26, 2020

Charlene Sue Groom (Gigi), passed away June 26, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones.

Memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Westminster Presbyterian Church Library, 2525 Wimberly Rd. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home.

Sue was born August 6, 1939 in Paducah, TX. She married Don Groom in 1958 in...

Jun 26, 2020

Jack D. Lee, (100), of Amarillo, Texas, went home to be with his Heavenly Father in the early hours of the morning on Friday, June 26, 2020.

A memorial service will be held Friday, July 3, at 10:00 AM at Central Church of Christ, 1401 S. Madison St. where he was a member for over 70 years,...