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Local Obituaries for Families in Amarillo, Texas
Beatrice Wetabira Chirase
Jan 27, 2019
Beatrice Chirase went to be with God on Sunday, January 27, 2019, after a long and courageous battle against cancer. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family and friends.
Rosary will be said at 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 1, 2019 at Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia St. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00...
Bernie Derryberry, III
Jan 26, 2019
Bernie Derryberry, 53, of Amarillo died January 26, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 1, 2019 at Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia St. Burial will follow in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home.
Bernie was born August 14, 1965 in Amarillo to Bernice Derryberry, Jr....
Cynthia (Stewart) Lill
Jan 26, 2019
Cynthia (Nanny) Lill, 78, of Amarillo passed January 26, 2019.
Memorial Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Schooler Funeral Home, Brentwood Chapel. Arrangements by Schooler Funeral Home 4100 S. Georgia St.
Cynthia was a dedicated sports fan. She enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys but most of all she was...
Tammy Dodd
Jan 25, 2019
Tammy Marie Dodd, 60, born on February 14, 1958, passed away on January 25, 2019, in Amarillo, Texas, surrounded by family and friends.
She is survived by her husband of forty-two years, Kenneth Dodd, her daughters Jeanne McDonald and Kimberly Williams, her beloved grandchildren, Alex McDonald, Shiloh Williams, Karl Lee Williams, and Wesley Williams, her two brothers,...
Janice R. Nurek
Jan 24, 2019
Janice Nurek, 68, of Amarillo died January 24, 2019.
Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 28, 2019 at Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia St. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home.
Janice was a very social compassionate and giving person. She was truly passionate about her family...
Dr. Hollis H. Hands, M.D.
Jan 22, 2019
Hollis H. Hands, MD, of Amarillo died January 22, 2019 at the age of 90 years. His life is celebrated by all those he cared for and the thousands of babies he delivered during his career as an obstetrician-gynecologist. Dr. Hollis dedicated his entire 49 year career to those in and around the Texas Panhandle. Dr. Hollis...
Elizabeth Ann (Faloona) Stone
Jan 21, 2019
Elizabeth Ann Faloona Stone, 85, of Amarillo passed away Monday, January 21, 2019.
Vigil for Mrs. Stone will be held at 6pm Wednesday January 23rd. Mass service will be celebrated at 2pm on Thursday, January 24th. Both services will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church on 4100 S. Coulter St with Rev. John Valdez....
Renetta Conner Fletcher
Jan 20, 2019
Renetta Conner Fletcher, 51 of Amarillo died January 20, 2019.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2019 at Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia St. Arrangements by Schooler Funeral Home.
Renetta was born June 12, 1967 in Plainview, TX to Fred Conner and Peggy Collier. She graduated from...
Zakiah Trace Stokes
Jan 20, 2019
Zakiah Trace Stokes-Esparza, 1, of Amarillo was born on June 10, 2017 and went to go play with the Angels on January 20, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 25, 2019 at Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia St. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home.
Zakiah came into...
Charleen Gilbert
Jan 19, 2019
Charleen C. Gilbert, age 89 of Amarillo and formerly from Abilene Texas, peacefully passed away January 19, 2019, three years after suffering a debilitating stroke.
Funeral services will be on January 23rd, 2:00 PM at Bell Avenue Baptist Church. Reverend Danny Logan will officiate. Burial will follow at Llano Cemetery in Amarillo.
Charleen was born...
Billie Rachel Hamrick
Jan 19, 2019
Billie Rachel Hamrick, 94, of Amarillo, died January, 19, 2019.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3402 S. Jackson. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home.
She was born June 21, 1924 in Comanche, Oklahoma to the late John and Gertrude...
Beverly Flippin Jeane
Jan 18, 2019
Beverly Flippin Jeane, 66, of Amarillo died January 18, 2019.
Visitation will be held Monday, January 21, 2019 6:00 p.m. at Schooler Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Temple Baptist Church.
Beverly was born June 23, 1952 in Amarillo, Texas to Robert C. and Wanda Flippin....
Bruce L. Hanlon
Jan 17, 2019
Bruce L. Hanlon 87 passed away Thursday, January 17th, 2019. The family will receive friends 7:00P.M. to 8:00P.M. Monday, January 21st, 2019 at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Services will be at 10:00am Tuesday, January 22nd, at Trinity Lutheran Church (Amarillo) with Rev. Dr. Brian Hesse officiating. Burial will be at approximately 2:00 PM MST in Des...
Boyd Derryberry
Jan 17, 2019
Boyd Derryberry, 97, of Amarillo died January 17, 2019.
Visitation will be held today from 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia St. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the funeral home. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 p.m., in Wellington Cemetery....
Susan J. Finger
Jan 16, 2019
Susan J. Finger, 59, of Amarillo died January 16, 2019.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home.
Susan was born May 4, 1959 in Lakeland, FL to Diamon and Mayfree Finger. She worked as a Registered Nurse for many years.
She is preceded...
Willie Faye Huseman
Jan 15, 2019
Willie Faye Hicks Huseman passed away at the age of 90 in Amarillo on January 15, 2019.
Willie Faye was born October 11, 1928 to George and Bennie Faye Hicks in Cold Springs, Oklahoma. She graduated from Clovis High School in New Mexico. Willie Faye was living on a farm near Tulia, Texas at the time she...
Joe Wilson
Jan 14, 2019
Joe Junior Wilson, 93, of Amarillo died January 14, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 18, 2019 at Trinity Baptist Church, 1601 I40. Burial will follow in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home.
Joe was born January 18, 1925 in Iowa Park, Texas to Cole Younger and Alice...
Billy "B.J." Jay McKnight
Jan 14, 2019
Billy Jay “B.J.” McKnight, 54, of Amarillo “took his foot off the gas” Monday, January 14, 2019, after a long battle with heart disease.
Viewing will be held from 6-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia St. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 17, 2019...
Robert Jefferson
Jan 12, 2019
Robert Jefferson, 75, of Amarillo died January 12, 2019.
Visitation will be held today from 7-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Schooler Funeral Home Brentwood Chapel, 4100 S. Georgia St. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at The Church of Christ at the Colonies, 4500 Wesley Rd. Burial will follow...
George L. James
Jan 12, 2019
George was born November 4, 1930 in Waco, Texas to Floyd and Clara James. He worked for Borden’s for 47 years. He loved his family dearly and was a very fair but firm man. He also loved his dog, Rufus. George was a Cowboys fan and loved camping, playing pool and eating Mexican food.
George was preceded...
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