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Dora Bryan, 94 of Amarillo, Texas passed away on October 27, 2023. The family will receive friends for a viewing from 5-7pm, Tuesday October 31, 2023 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Dora was born on June 26, 1929 to Cleve Reed and Pearl Stevens in Wheeler, Texas. She grew up in Texas and Oklahoma and attended high school in Wheeler, Texas. Dora married Wayne Bryan in 1947 and together they shared 57 years of marriage and had three children. Dora had a great love for cooking and she made the best homemade yeast rolls, vegetable soup, and pork chops. She was also a very proud Mema and loved her grandchildren greatly. Dora was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wayne and her...

Julius Huntley Almond, 81, passed away on October 23, 2023. Huntley was born June 3, 1942 in Hugo, OK, the son of Betty Ruth and Joseph Henry Almond. He attended Texas Tech University earned an Accounting degree from West Texas State University. Huntley married Linda Madeline Allen on July 9, 1972, in Amarillo, TX. They celebrated almost 50 years of marriage before her passing last year. Remaining to cherish Huntley's memory are daughters, Dawn Marie and husband Sean Davis, Laurel and husband Jason Baker, April Betty and husband Tony Diaz, Amber Ruth and husband Dickie Gipson; and son Huntley Allen Almond; grandchildren, Ariel, Aubrey, Colby, Briella and Joab; great-grandchildren, Aurora and...

David Earl Martin, age 88, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Funeral services are scheduled for 2pm, Monday October 9, 2023 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for a visitation from 3-5pm, Sunday October 8, 2023 at Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories. David was born on June 12, 1935 to James Earl Martin and Gladys Arnold in El Reno, Oklahoma. He married Delores Sanders on June 17, 1955 and together they shared 68 years of marriage. David began working for Rock Island Railroad in 1956 and retired from the Railroad in 1997 as a Machinist. He had a great love for traveling all over the country. He spent a great deal of time...

Joan Sittel went to her heavenly home on September 27, 2023.She was a beloved mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and Christian. Joan was born in Tyler, Texas on December 22, 1931 to W.C. and Lyora Annel Stallings. Joan was mother to Deborah Barrick and husband Bruce, Caroline Ashton and husband Jay, and Glen Sittel and wife Kristina. She raised her children with love and devotion in both Amarillo and Cypress, CA with her beloved husband Melvin C. Sittel. As a medical secretary, Joan was known for the love for her patients and the doctors she worked for. She loved to sew, and after retiring, she and Melvin traveled extensively, not only the country, but the world. She loved to paint...

Theresa Marie Sturgeon (Becquet) went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2023.Theresa was born in Garden City, KS on September 29, 1935 and moved to Amarillo in the late 40's. She had eight children and found the love of her life in 1982. She taught dance for many years and loved her students dearly. She was a devout Christian, passionate about volunteering, and truly lived to serve others. She was preceded in death by her parents, Forrester Becquet and June Becquet; her siblings: Margaret Grasso, Angie Handley, and John Becquet; and her daughters Debra Hodges and Dianna Steele. She was survived by her husband, Charles Sturgeon; her siblings: Bob Becquet, FB Becquet, George Becquet, and...

Cleta Faye Upton, 87, a longtime resident of Amarillo, Texas passed away from this life and ran into the arms of her beloved Savior on September 14, 2023. Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 am, Tuesday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Amarillo with Dr. Hal Rogers officiating. Cleta was born on April 6, 1936, in Canute, Oklahoma to Louie Brookshier and Imogene Sullins. She married James "Jim" E. Upton, and they shared 40 plus years of marriage. After 30 years of her dedicated work in classified documents record keeping at Pantex, she finally retired. She was such a fun, loving, kind, and compassionate person and she loved her family greatly. Cleta had a great love for animals and...

Kathy Irene Sears 66 of Amarillo, Texas passed from this world August 26, 2023.She was born in Plainview, Texas on July 13, 1957 to Roy and Josie Wall. Kathy loved all her children, grandchildren and her family, she was the life of the party along with Lisa Rogers. She graduated from Plainview High School in May of 1973. Kathy enjoyed gambling and was very lucky with it! She was very adventurous, got her skydiving certificate and loved skydiving. Kathy became a correctional officer and soon became a boss lady. She loved bowling and playing cards, loved to travel cruises , long drives always on the go. Kathy was a cancer survivor, battling 3 different types of cancer. She was a hospice...

Ricky Lee Warren, age 73, of Hurst, Texas passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 10:00 at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 E. Interstate 40 in Amarillo, TX with Jay Franks officiating. Ricky was born on August 19, 1949, in Amarillo, TX to Willis and Jean Warren. He graduated from Amarillo High School in 1967 and started working for Santa Fe Railroad, which he retired from in 2012. After retirement he enjoyed spending time with his wife of 32 years, watching movies and spending time with family. Ricky never met a stranger, he would talk to anyone and could talk for hours. He would know the full history of the person he just...

Mildred Ellouine Stadler, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the age of 91, surrounded by her entire family. She was born on June 29, 1931, to Ora Grace & Lisle (Granny & Papa) Hunter in Houston, TX. On February 10, 1950; she married the love of her life, John W. Stadler "Johnny," and together they raised four sons. Whether you knew them as Mom & Dad, Mr. & Mrs. Stadler, Grandad & Grammy or Johnny & Ellouine, you always knew that there was an open door, open arms, a second (or 3rd or 4th) chance, and something sweet to eat! Ellouine was a woman of unwavering faith, deep compassion, and boundless love. Her family...

Mary Constance Feeley, 95, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on April 2, 2023. Mary was born on January 15, 1928, to Antony and Marie Espinola in Visalia, California. She spent much of her youth on the family's dairy farm, loved by her large family and friends.Mary started her professional career with AT&T in 1952. She was initially a service representative and eventually became a manager over a large department. She also worked in the Engineering Department. She retired from AT&T after enjoying 33 years of challenges and making lifelong friendships.Mary met and married the love of her life, John Paul Feeley, on July 16, 1976. They spent their early retirement years traveling the...

Sondra Kaye Gleisner 69, of Amarillo passed away March 12, 2023. Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 10 AM at Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories. She was born in Portales, New Mexico to Claude and MaryAnne Brummett. She was raised in Clovis, New Mexico. She was more commonly known as Sandy, but most affectionately known as Granny. Sandy loved her family with her entire being and loved life. She loved to laugh and loved making others smile even more. Her family was her whole world, she had a nickname for everyone regardless of family or friend. She attended Amarillo College and received her RN. She worked at BSA and with home health care for many...

David Aaron Richardson Jan 11, 1948 - Feb 17, 2023Services and funeral will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery on Friday 24th at 10am. All friends and family are welcome and encouraged to attend. Memorial Park's address is 6969 E I-40 Hwy, Amarillo TX 79118David passed away at the age of 75 at Collinsworth Hospital in Wellington TX. He was a resident of Wellington Care Center since 2020. David is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Adam and Holli Richardson of Richmond TX; son and daughter-in-law, Heath and Paula Richardson of Whitewright TX; grandchildren, Nathaniel Richardson, Gabriel Richardson and Maverick Richardson. David was born and raised in Amarillo Texas....

Preston "Tony" Bingham 76 of Amarillo passed from this world February 12, 2023. He was born December 11, 1946 in Abilene, Texas to William and Iva Bingham. Preston married his high school sweetheart, they stayed together for 43 years. He was a proud Father to his three children Donald, Donetta, and Dustin. Preston was also a proud Grandfather to Ashley, Aubrey, Devin, Haven, Logan, Sydney, Jadin, and Charis. He served in the United States Army, stationed in Thailand during Vietnam. Preston had a distinguished career driving for Borden's and Affiliated Foods for 35+ years. He was a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan, enjoyed square dancing,drinking coffee and playing canasta with family and friends....

Jimmy Wayne Jones 86, of Amarillo passed away January 13, 2023 in Amarillo. Visitation will be held Monday, January 16, 2023 from 5-7 pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home 6969 I- 40 E. He was born in Roscoe, Texas. Jimmy proudly served his country in the US Army. He married the love of his life Sandy, they spent 50 wonderful years together. Jimmy loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a hardworking simple man who enjoyed bowling and playing golf in his free time. He was the owner of JJ Electric for over 23 years. He was a long time member of Canyon Country Club and was inducted into the Bowing Hall of Fame in 2021. He will be deeply missed. He is preceded in death by his...

Deena Coble Hyer of Turkey Texas passed away October 30, 2022. Services will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, November 7 at First Baptist Church Quitaque, 116 Morris Street Quitaque, TX 79261. Deena was born July 19, 1951 in Amarillo to Clarence and Martha Coble. She graduated from Stratford High School in 1969 and then attended WTSU. She worked as the PTA president while her girls were in school to help them make the best memories possible. When the girls grew up she worked as the administrator for Dr. William Edward Richards until she retired in 2018. While working with Dr. Richards she moved to Cincinnati, OH and Savannah, GA. While on this Journey she worked to help the Jaymie Jamison...

Deanna Lou (Hatley) Hargis, age 84, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022. A memorial service for Deanna will be held Friday, November 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 East Interstate 40, Amarillo, Texas 79118. Following the memorial service will be a graveside service at 3:00 PM at Memorial Park Cemetery, 6969 East Interstate 40, Amarillo, Texas 79118. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialparkamarillo.com for the Hargis family.

Matthew Randall Mardis, age 88, of Borger, Texas passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Randall was born August 14, 1934, in Childress County, Texas. In Randall's earlier days, he worked on his family farm and served in the U.S. Army before beginning his career with the Texas Employment Commission, now known as the Texas Workforce Commission, where he would go on to serve for over 30 years before his retirement in 1996. Randall was one to 'never meet a stranger' and was a great storyteller. If you had the chance of getting to meet him, you'd know everything about him, and he would be just as interested to learn everything about you. Randall was an avid reader of Western history and...

Louis Aubyn Griffith, 89, of Amarillo died Sunday September 18, 2022. Services will be held 2:00pm Thursday September 22, 2022 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2525 Wimberly Rd, with Rev. Will Esler officiating.

Ronald "Ron" Gilbert Pendley born 5/25/1938, went home to be with our Lord on 8/22/2022. Ron was an amazing father, Young Papa, and Papa and spent his last days surrounded by those whom love him. Ron was a lover of all things cars. His love for cars started at a young age, and he found himself working alongside his father Gilbert Hooper Pendley in the car business. He went on to own and operate Pendley Auto Sales for over 50 years. Ron moved to Amarillo from Spearman with his parents in the late 1950's. Ron was a father of two children, Laurie and Kevin. He enjoyed weekend meetings with his friends at the Donut Stop and his monthly meeting with his car club. Ron was preceded in death...

Howard "Corky" Lawrence Barnes Jr., 77, of Amarillo, Texas laid down his working tools on August 4, 2022. Memorial Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 6969 I - 40 East. Howard "Corky" was born on July 3, 1945 in Parsons, Kansas to the late Howard Lawrence Barnes and Neta Marie (Hesting) Sivils. Corky graduated from Parsons High School in 1963. Corky proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War from 1967-68, driving an LCM - 8 "Mike" boat along the Mekong River and was a member of the Color Guard. Corky was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Sandra. He is survived by son Brecken and wife Heather Barnes of...