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Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Martha Ruth Moreland
Aug 13, 2024
Martha Ruth Moreland, 95, departed this world for the heavenly realm on August 13, 2024, leaving her family and friends a treasure trove of family and Amarillo history, funny stories, and a legacy of volunteerism.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 19, at First Presbyterian Church, with Dr. Murray Gossett officiating. A reception will follow the...
Richard "Rick" B. Organ
Aug 9, 2024
Richard "Rick" B. Organ, 80, of Amarillo, passed away on August 9, 2024.
Rosary will be said on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 1:30 pm, with a Funeral Liturgy beginning at the end of the Rosary at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia.
Rick was born in Long Beach, California, to Ruth Irene Bennett and Cecil Bennett Organ. As a child, he...
Helen Jewell Caldwell McGill
Aug 5, 2024
Helen McGill, former Director of Special Education for Amarillo Independent School District
Helen Jewel Caldwell McGill, a former teacher and Director of Special Education for Amarillo Independent School District, died peacefully Monday, August 5th. She was 91.
Helen was born in Collingsworth County, Texas, on January 22, 1933. She spent her childhood and her early education in the community of Midway. She...
Lanelle Montague
Aug 4, 2024
Eris LaNelle Montague, née Elkins, passed away on August 4, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas, at the age of 97. LaNelle, as she preferred to be called, was born on February 21, 1927, in Tulia, Texas, to Ernest Vester Elkins and Nancy Inez Pittman. She led a full life marked by her passions and commitments as an artist, farmer, and beloved...
Ralph Lee Robertson
Aug 2, 2024
Ralph Lee Robertson
Ralph Lee Robertson was welcomed into Jesus’s arms on August 2, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Maple Hill, Kansas on June 20, 1941 to Ben and Millie (Davis) Robertson. He was 83 years young.
Ralph grew up and spent most of his life in Dalhart, Texas graduating high school in 1959. He served...
Melvin Otis Austin
Jul 28, 2024
Melvin Austin, 75, of Amarillo, passed away on July 29, 2024.
Visitation will be on August 08, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S Georgia, Amarillo, TX 79110. A graveside funeral will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Llano Cemetery. Jeff Dailey will preside over the funeral session.
Melvin was born to...
Maurice Ollie (Perry) Novak
Jul 28, 2024
Ollie "Maurice" Perry Novak, 90, of Amarillo, entered heaven on July 28, 2024 and was greeted with big hugs as she walked through the heavenly gates.
The rosary will be recited on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. at Schooler Funeral Home in the Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia. Mass will be celebrated on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 11:00...
Judy Harlin (Thompson) McCully
Jul 23, 2024
Judy Harlin Thompson McCully, 81, of Amarillo, passed peacefully and comfortably in her home on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 10, at 2:00 pm in the Chapel at Schooler Funeral Home located at 4100 S. Georgia in Amarillo. Pastor Chris Condit of Hillside Christian Church will officiate.
Judy was born in Memphis, TX, on...
Ava Marie DeBord
Jul 20, 2024
Ava Marie DeBord was celebrated in birth February 8th, 2023, in Dallas, TX by her parents Berkley & Ty DeBord of Amarillo, TX. Her life was a testament to faith and a witness of pure joy. The radiant love emanating from this precious Child of God is undeniable. She was a force of peace and compassion with the spirit of...
Dr. Holley William Reed
Jul 17, 2024
Dr. Holley William Reed, age 101, of Amarillo, died peacefully at his home on July 17, 2024.
A graveside service will be held Friday, July 26, 2024, at 9:30 AM at Memory Gardens Cemetery, followed by a memorial service in the chapel of The Craig, 5500 SW 9th in Amarillo, officiated by Rev. Will Esler of Westminster Presbyterian Church and Chaplain...
Joyce A. Webb
Jul 15, 2024
Joyce's life will be celebrated at a mass on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM At St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 4100 South Coulter. The celebrant will be Rev. John Valdez. She will be then taken to Boerne, Texas where she will be interred at the Boerne City Cemetery at a later date.
Joyce was born on October 3,...
Steve Scott Ray
Jul 13, 2024
Steve Ray, age 46 of Fritch, Texas left this life on July 13, 2024 just like he lived it, fast and doing what he loved.
The family will receive guests on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia in Amarillo, and again on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 12:00 PM until...
Marina Hernandez Frescas
Jul 11, 2024
Marina H. Frescas, 89, of Amarillo, passed peacefully on July 11, 2024.
The family will receive guests on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, from 6 pm to 7 pm at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home’s Brentwood Chapel on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 2 pm. Burial will follow in Llano Cemetery East.
Marina...
Melvin Phillips Jr.
Jul 10, 2024
Melvin Eugene Phillips, Jr. passed away on July 10, 2024 after a long and dogged fight against pancreatic cancer. He was 78 years old.
Mel was born on November 13, 1945 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Melvin and Alvina Phillips before they moved to Amarillo, Texas. He attended Amarillo High School and Amarillo College before graduating from the University of Texas at...
Michael John Lomax
Jul 9, 2024
Michael “Mike” John Lomax, 67, of Amarillo, passed peacefully on July 9, 2024, in his home.
The family will receive guests on Sunday, July 14, 2024, from 2 pm to 3 pm, at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia. The funeral service will be held on Monday, July 15, 2024, at 2 pm, at Trinity Fellowship Church, 5000 Hollywood Road, in...
Billie Jean Glenn
Jul 6, 2024
Billie Jean Glenn, age 88, passed away peacefully at her home near Amarillo, Texas on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
A rosary will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 6:00 PM at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 South Georgia, Amarillo, TX with a visitation immediately following the rosary until 7:45 PM. The funeral mass will be on Monday, July 15, 2024,...
Roma Gail Perkins
Jul 6, 2024
Roma Gail Perkins, age 83, of Amarillo, passed away on July 6, 2024. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 8, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at Schooler Funeral Home. A private family graveside will be held in Memory Gardens Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Schooler Funeral...
Kay Evelyn O'Brien
Jul 5, 2024
Kay Evelyn (Reid) O’Brien, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was a devout Christian throughout her life.
Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 11 am at St. Thomas Catholic Church, with Msgr. Joe Bixenman presiding. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. A memorial service will be held in...
John Robert Waddell
Jun 30, 2024
John Robert Waddell was born on February 7, 1944, and left his earthly body on June 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at Hillside Christian Church, Amarillo West Campus, 6100 S. Soncy, Amarillo, TX. John's body was donated to Texas Tech University to help advance medical...
John J Sugden Sr.
Jun 29, 2024
John James Sugden Sr, 89, of Amarillo, passed peacefully on June 29, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family.
The family invites you to attend a celebration of John's life on Saturday, July 6, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Schooler Funeral Home's Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia. At 12:15 pm, Military Honors will begin with services by...
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