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Local Obituaries for Amarillo, Vega, Panhandle, Dumas, Stratford, and Claude, Texas

Local Obituaries for Amarillo, Vega, Panhandle, Dumas, Stratford, Claude Texas

Wilna Paul Lordeus

Wilna Paul Lordeus

Oct 5, 2026

Wilna Paul Lordeus, 53, of Cactus, died on Monday, October 5, 2026.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Memorial Chapel, 500 N. Maddox. Burial will follow at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Dumas.

Wilna was born in Haiti to Mesier Paul and Editia Gay. She worked...

Gold Stone "Stony" Escoto

Gold Stone "Stony" Escoto

Oct 11, 2026

In Loving Memory of Gold Stone (Stony) Escoto.

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Gold Stone (Stony) Escoto, who passed away on October 11, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas.

Visitation will be from 6-7:30 PM, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Funeral services will be at...

Jerry Wayne Bada

Jerry Wayne Bada

Oct 11, 2026

Jerry Wayne Bada, 77, of Amarillo, TX passed away October 11, 2026.

Visitation will be from 6-7:30 PM, Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 16, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Interment will follow in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Jerry was born in...

Alana "Lana" Kathleen (Ornell) Velasquez

Alana "Lana" Kathleen (Ornell) Velasquez

Oct 8, 2026

Alana “Lana” Kathleen (Ornell) Velasquez, 77, after dealing with ongoing issues related to Parkinson's, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 8, 2026 at her home in Amarillo, TX.

Visitation will be from 6-7:00 PM, October 14, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 15,...

Norman E. Wright Jr.

Norman E. Wright Jr.

Sep 15, 2026

Norman E. Wright, Jr., died on September 15, 2026. He was 74 years old. Norman was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

Norman was an engineer, designing and overseeing the construction of power plants across the United States – and designing and building a well loved dollhouse that his nieces played with for years. He always had...

Adela Juarez Andrada

Adela Juarez Andrada

Oct 10, 2026

Adela Juarez Andrada, 92, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on October 10, 2026.

A rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2026, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, followed by burial at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral...

Manuel "Toby" Tobias

Manuel "Toby" Tobias

Oct 7, 2026

Manuel “Toby” Tobias, 84, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on October 7, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Family Life Church, 3900 SW 58th Avenue, Amarillo, Texas. Please wear your favorite baseball cap in honor of Toby. Inurnment will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Dumas Cemetery in Dumas, Texas. Arrangements are by...

Phyllis Joann Bailey

Phyllis Joann Bailey

Oct 7, 2026

Phyllis Joann Bailey, 87, of Amarillo, TX passed away October 7, 2026. 

Visitation will be from 2-4:00 PM, Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount Blvd., Amarillo, Texas. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, October 12, 2026 at Community Worship Center in Perryton, Texas. Interment will be in Ochiltree Cemetery in Perryton, Texas. Arrangements are...

Patricia "Tricia" Pearl Franklin

Patricia "Tricia" Pearl Franklin

Oct 6, 2026

Patricia Franklin

Patricia Pearl Hunt was born in Groom, Texas on January 18, 1950. She graduated from Groom High School in 1968 and then pursued her bachelor’s of education degree from West Texas State University. That is where she met David Franklin, her college sweetheart. They were married in 1969 and were very blessed to celebrate 52 years of marriage.

They enjoyed...

Miguel Rivera

Miguel Rivera

Oct 5, 2026

Miguel Rivera, 88, of Amarillo, TX passed away October 5, 2026.

Miguel will be available for viewing from 8:00 AM-8:00 PM, Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount. Rosary will be said at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Memorial mass will be celebrated at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 9, 2026 at...

Hildamae Benedix

Hildamae Benedix

Oct 4, 2026

Hildamae D Benedix, age 92, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 6, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri to James and Bernadine Cooksey.

Hildamae was raised in Pasadena, California and St Louis, Missouri. Her first job after high school was working for a bank in St Louis on...

Susan Scott Smith Stephens

Susan Scott Smith Stephens

Oct 4, 2026

Susan Scott Smith Stephens went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2026. She was born on November 24, 1954 to Glenn and Judy Smith in Houston, Texas.

A Celebration of her life will be held at 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Christ’s Community Fellowship Church in Vega. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Vega. Arrangements are...

Jeanette Wingate

Jeanette Wingate

Oct 3, 2026

Jeanette Wingate lived a life filled with love, adventure, and purpose. On October 3, 2026, she began her next adventure, leaving behind a lifetime of beautiful memories. Surrounded by the family she cherished, she departed this life to a heaven, as she envisioned it, filled with fields of wildflowers, frolicking puppies, and the familiar faces of loved ones waiting to...

Danny Ray Luther

Danny Ray Luther

Oct 3, 2026

Danny Ray “Dan” Luther, 84, passed away on October 3, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel in Amarillo.

Dan was born on July 30, 1942, in Elk City, Oklahoma. He graduated from Hartley High School in 1960 and attended Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, Texas....

Carroll Edward Caudle

Carroll Edward Caudle

Oct 1, 2026

Carroll Edward Caudle, passed away on Thursday October 1, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas. He was 86 years old. Carroll was born in Elk City Oklahoma on February 12, 1940, to Woodrow Wilson Caudle and Thelma Louise Caudle and raised in Maud, Oklahoma with his 5 younger brothers and sisters. He graduated from Maud High School in 1958. While growing up...

Carolyn Rae DeFord

Carolyn Rae DeFord

Sep 28, 2026

Carolyn Rae McLaughlin DeFord, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026, in Amarillo, TX. Carolyn was born and raised in Texas and Jesus saved. Carolyn was born July 12, 1939, in Pampa, TX to Raymond and Juanita McLaughlin.

Carolyn met her husband Buddy DeFord of 63 years through a fortuitus meeting. They were married just one year later on...

Tilmon "Tim” Henry Holloway Jr

Tilmon "Tim” Henry Holloway Jr

Sep 27, 2026

Tilmon “Tim” Henry Holloway, Jr passed away September 27, 2026.

Memorial service will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, October 5, 2026 at First Baptist Church, 1208 S. Tyler. Interment will be private. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Tim was born July 17,1939 in Baton Rouge, LA to Berta Odetta Price Holloway and Tilmon Henry Holloway, Sr. He proudly served in...

Pamela "Pam" Gardner

Pamela "Pam" Gardner

Sep 27, 2026

Pam Gardner, 70, of Amarillo went to be home with the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.

Visitation will be from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Rector Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Rector Pioneer Chapel. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home, 2800 S....

Taylor Blaine Poynor

Taylor Blaine Poynor

Sep 26, 2026

Taylor Blaine Poynor, age 34, born November 22, 1991 in Amarillo, Texas to Lynn Glisson and Curtis Poynor, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026 in Rosston, Oklahoma.

Taylor will be available for viewing from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount. Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 4, 2026 at...

Marvin "Fred" Carter

Marvin "Fred" Carter

Sep 26, 2026

Marvin “Fred” Carter, age 95, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026 peacefully, leaving a legacy of love, family, faith, and hard work.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 3, in Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel with Greg Corona officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Fred was born November 2,...

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Wilna Paul Lordeus

Wilna Paul Lordeus

Oct 5, 2026

Wilna Paul Lordeus, 53, of Cactus, died on Monday, October 5, 2026.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Memorial Chapel, 500 N. Maddox. Burial will follow at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Dumas.

Wilna was born in Haiti to Mesier Paul and Editia Gay. She worked...

Gold Stone "Stony" Escoto

Gold Stone "Stony" Escoto

Oct 11, 2026

In Loving Memory of Gold Stone (Stony) Escoto.

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Gold Stone (Stony) Escoto, who passed away on October 11, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas.

Visitation will be from 6-7:30 PM, Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Funeral services will be at...

Jerry Wayne Bada

Jerry Wayne Bada

Oct 11, 2026

Jerry Wayne Bada, 77, of Amarillo, TX passed away October 11, 2026.

Visitation will be from 6-7:30 PM, Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 16, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Interment will follow in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Jerry was born in...

Alana "Lana" Kathleen (Ornell) Velasquez

Alana "Lana" Kathleen (Ornell) Velasquez

Oct 8, 2026

Alana “Lana” Kathleen (Ornell) Velasquez, 77, after dealing with ongoing issues related to Parkinson's, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 8, 2026 at her home in Amarillo, TX.

Visitation will be from 6-7:00 PM, October 14, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 15,...

Norman E. Wright Jr.

Norman E. Wright Jr.

Sep 15, 2026

Norman E. Wright, Jr., died on September 15, 2026. He was 74 years old. Norman was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

Norman was an engineer, designing and overseeing the construction of power plants across the United States – and designing and building a well loved dollhouse that his nieces played with for years. He always had...

Adela Juarez Andrada

Adela Juarez Andrada

Oct 10, 2026

Adela Juarez Andrada, 92, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on October 10, 2026.

A rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2026, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, followed by burial at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral...

Manuel "Toby" Tobias

Manuel "Toby" Tobias

Oct 7, 2026

Manuel “Toby” Tobias, 84, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on October 7, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Family Life Church, 3900 SW 58th Avenue, Amarillo, Texas. Please wear your favorite baseball cap in honor of Toby. Inurnment will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Dumas Cemetery in Dumas, Texas. Arrangements are by...

Phyllis Joann Bailey

Phyllis Joann Bailey

Oct 7, 2026

Phyllis Joann Bailey, 87, of Amarillo, TX passed away October 7, 2026. 

Visitation will be from 2-4:00 PM, Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount Blvd., Amarillo, Texas. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, October 12, 2026 at Community Worship Center in Perryton, Texas. Interment will be in Ochiltree Cemetery in Perryton, Texas. Arrangements are...

Patricia "Tricia" Pearl Franklin

Patricia "Tricia" Pearl Franklin

Oct 6, 2026

Patricia Franklin

Patricia Pearl Hunt was born in Groom, Texas on January 18, 1950. She graduated from Groom High School in 1968 and then pursued her bachelor’s of education degree from West Texas State University. That is where she met David Franklin, her college sweetheart. They were married in 1969 and were very blessed to celebrate 52 years of marriage.

They enjoyed...

Miguel Rivera

Miguel Rivera

Oct 5, 2026

Miguel Rivera, 88, of Amarillo, TX passed away October 5, 2026.

Miguel will be available for viewing from 8:00 AM-8:00 PM, Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount. Rosary will be said at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Memorial mass will be celebrated at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 9, 2026 at...

Hildamae Benedix

Hildamae Benedix

Oct 4, 2026

Hildamae D Benedix, age 92, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 6, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri to James and Bernadine Cooksey.

Hildamae was raised in Pasadena, California and St Louis, Missouri. Her first job after high school was working for a bank in St Louis on...

Susan Scott Smith Stephens

Susan Scott Smith Stephens

Oct 4, 2026

Susan Scott Smith Stephens went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2026. She was born on November 24, 1954 to Glenn and Judy Smith in Houston, Texas.

A Celebration of her life will be held at 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Christ’s Community Fellowship Church in Vega. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Vega. Arrangements are...

Jeanette Wingate

Jeanette Wingate

Oct 3, 2026

Jeanette Wingate lived a life filled with love, adventure, and purpose. On October 3, 2026, she began her next adventure, leaving behind a lifetime of beautiful memories. Surrounded by the family she cherished, she departed this life to a heaven, as she envisioned it, filled with fields of wildflowers, frolicking puppies, and the familiar faces of loved ones waiting to...

Danny Ray Luther

Danny Ray Luther

Oct 3, 2026

Danny Ray “Dan” Luther, 84, passed away on October 3, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel in Amarillo.

Dan was born on July 30, 1942, in Elk City, Oklahoma. He graduated from Hartley High School in 1960 and attended Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, Texas....

Carroll Edward Caudle

Carroll Edward Caudle

Oct 1, 2026

Carroll Edward Caudle, passed away on Thursday October 1, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas. He was 86 years old. Carroll was born in Elk City Oklahoma on February 12, 1940, to Woodrow Wilson Caudle and Thelma Louise Caudle and raised in Maud, Oklahoma with his 5 younger brothers and sisters. He graduated from Maud High School in 1958. While growing up...

Carolyn Rae DeFord

Carolyn Rae DeFord

Sep 28, 2026

Carolyn Rae McLaughlin DeFord, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026, in Amarillo, TX. Carolyn was born and raised in Texas and Jesus saved. Carolyn was born July 12, 1939, in Pampa, TX to Raymond and Juanita McLaughlin.

Carolyn met her husband Buddy DeFord of 63 years through a fortuitus meeting. They were married just one year later on...

Tilmon "Tim” Henry Holloway Jr

Tilmon "Tim” Henry Holloway Jr

Sep 27, 2026

Tilmon “Tim” Henry Holloway, Jr passed away September 27, 2026.

Memorial service will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, October 5, 2026 at First Baptist Church, 1208 S. Tyler. Interment will be private. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Tim was born July 17,1939 in Baton Rouge, LA to Berta Odetta Price Holloway and Tilmon Henry Holloway, Sr. He proudly served in...

Pamela "Pam" Gardner

Pamela "Pam" Gardner

Sep 27, 2026

Pam Gardner, 70, of Amarillo went to be home with the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.

Visitation will be from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Rector Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Rector Pioneer Chapel. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home, 2800 S....

Taylor Blaine Poynor

Taylor Blaine Poynor

Sep 26, 2026

Taylor Blaine Poynor, age 34, born November 22, 1991 in Amarillo, Texas to Lynn Glisson and Curtis Poynor, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026 in Rosston, Oklahoma.

Taylor will be available for viewing from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount. Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 4, 2026 at...

Marvin "Fred" Carter

Marvin "Fred" Carter

Sep 26, 2026

Marvin “Fred” Carter, age 95, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026 peacefully, leaving a legacy of love, family, faith, and hard work.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 3, in Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel with Greg Corona officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Fred was born November 2,...