GOLDEN GATE MORTUARY

We mournfully announce the passing of Jolinda Dickson, 72, of Fort Stockton, Texas / Odessa, Texas. Jolinda passed away on April 28, 2021, in Amarillo, Texas, surrounded by her family. Jolinda, born to John and Ruby Sanders, took her first breath on June 2, 1948. Jolinda was a force to be reckoned with from the get-go. She attended school in Fort Stockton, Texas. Jolinda has four siblings: Pam, Johnny, Kathy, Ronnie, and Eddie. Jolinda has three: children: Eric, Sheree, and Michael. Jolinda moved to Odessa, Texas in the late 80's and she began working, for Dillard's in Odessa for twenty-eight years. She transferred to Dillard's in Amarillo working five years before retiring from Dillard's...

Beulah M. Grays was born to David Lee and Mattie Grays, on, July 7, 1926, in Stamford, Texas. She is survived by, son: Ronny G Johns (wife Stacy Demerson Johns ), niece: Frances Bradley (husband Ernest Bradley ), grandchildren: Ronnie jr. , Fragile , Jarvis, John, Titania, and a host of great grandchildren family and friends Viewing will be held Saturday, January 30th from 2PM-3PM at Golden Gate Mortuary. Funeral Service will be held Monday, February 1st at 11AM at New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, Amarillo, Texas. To send flowers and view the full obit visit www.ggmortuary.com

Kayne Garcia-Ammons was born on January 15, 2020 in Amarillo, Texas, to Mariah Garcia and Gary Ammons, Jr. He leaves behind his mother: Mariah Garcia Father, father: Gary Ammons, Jr., grandmothers: Tammy Savage and Laurie High, grandfathers: Luis Garcia and Gary Ammons, big sister and brothers: Anari Reyna, Aden and Anthony Ammons and a host of family members. Viewing will be held Friday, January 29th from 6:30PM-7:30PM at Golden Gate Mortuary and funeral service will be held Saturday, January 30th at 11AM, at New Birth Bible Fellowship. To send flowers or view the full obit visit www.ggmortuary.com

Denella Jenkins was born on June 24, 1955 to Jeff Hollings and Lottie DeHorney. She leaves behind cherished memories with her four children - Jacquelyn Louise Jackson, Clyde Eugene Jackson, Rachelle Diane Hollings, and Robin Jenkins, her remaining siblings - Weldon Smith, Denise Jernigan, Dianna Douglas-White, and Johnny Hollings. She also leaves behind twelve grandchildren which include Ronny Johns, Quincy Hollings, Emanuel Jackson and one of the youngest who was affectionately named Little Denella. In addition to 5 great - grandchildren as well. The viewing will be held Friday, January 15th from 5PM-6PM at New Birth Bible Fellowship. Funeral will be held Saturday, January 16th at 2PM at...

Anthony Gerome "Bird" Adams, 43, was born October 30, 1977 and passed away January 4, 2021. He is survived by his best lady, Sauna and daughters Regan and Taiszhana; mother, Terasa; father, Charles Wilson; grandmother, Helean; step grandfather, Douglas Murkeldove; four uncles, Gerald (Katrina), James (Cyntina), Micheal (Sharonda), Aunt Tosha (James) and a host of cousins and friends. Viewing will Friday, January 15th from 6PM-7PM at Golden Gate Mortuary. Service will be at Golden Gate Mortuary on January 16, 2021 at 2PM. To view the full obit visit www.ggmortuary.com

Orlando Kilgore was born June 11, 1991, to Rodonda Kilgore and Vicc Jackson, Sr., in Amarillo, Texas. He leaves to cherish his memory, his children: Jayden Raychawn Fleeks, Ti'annah Faith Kilgore, and A'niyaleigh De'Ori Cofer (Kilgore), his parents: Rodonda Kilgore and Vicc Jackson, Sr., grandparents: Gloria Kilgore and Mollie Seay, siblings: Don Mitchell, Jacob Brashears, Vicc Jr., Shannon Kilgore, Taylor Gilbreath, Destany Kilgore, Kamerin Gilbreath, Zhanee Jackson, Sincere Jackson, and Ve'anca Jackson, four aunts, two uncles, one brohter-in-law, seventeen nieces and nephews, and a host of family and friends. The viewing will be held Thursday, January 7th from 5PM-6PM at Golden Gate...

Lorenzo Cecil Graves, Jr., was born January 22, 1945, in Chillicothe, Texas to Jessie Marie Johnson and Lorenzo Cecil Graves Sr. He leaves to cherish his memories and legacy his three sons: Antonio and Tina Graves of Amarillo; Lorenzo C Graves III of Amarillo, Texas, Reggie Woods of Amarillo, six daughters: Elaine Graves Vinson of Las Vegas, Nevada, Dena Graves of Phoenix, Arizona, Tina Hood of Amarillo, Texas, Amanda Graves of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Angelia and Celestine Ezeobele of Midland, Texas, Sable Graves of Amarillo, Texas, April Michelle Woods of Amarillo, Texas, seven brothers, one sister, and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends....

Robbie M. Coffer was born, June 12, 1927, in Richland, Texas, to Robert and Annie Jackson. She is preceded in death by her husband: Superintendent Noral C. Coffer of 40 years. They pastored the Pentecostal Church of God In Christ at 1626 NW 12th Street for 30 years. She is survived by her daughters: Patricia Ann Coffer, Los Angeles, California, Eartha (Superintendent Elijah B.) Demerson, Phyllis J. Mitchell, both of Amarillo, and Robbie D. (Spencer) Medlock of Cedar Hill, Texas, twelve grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and ten great great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews & other spiritual children. Viewing will be held Friday, January 1st from 12PM-5PM at...

Brenda Faye Pugh was born on October 27, 1956, to Jeff and Doris Brown in Seguin, Texas. She graduated from Brownfield High School and attended Texas Tech University, West Texas University, and Amarillo College. Brenda is survived by her husband: Aaron Pugh, daughter: Cassandra (Roy), son: Brian (Christy), grandchildren: Akaxia, Shannon (Moe), Jessica (Tevin), Tianna, Travis, Shy, Reina, Gabriella, Berea, Makayla, Brian, Jr., and Canaan, great grandchildren: Brailyon, Aniyah, Braidyn, Tevin Jr., Courtney, Cannen, Jaciee, K'Waylan, and Kambree, sisters: Leola (W.L.), Diana, Gwen, Janice (Tony), brothers: Maurice, Dewayne, Eugene, Charles (Quincy), Melvin, Stacey (Rosie) and host of nieces and...

Deborah was born in Seattle, Washington, December 3, 1963, to Owen and Patricia Collins. She is survived by her husband; Billie Carl Collins, Sr.; children, Elishia Inman (Collins), Rachelle Collins, William Collins (Jasmine), Stanley Willis (Karen), Betty Williams (Collins), Terry Wayne Collins, Billy Collins, Jr., Michael Collins, James Collins, Mae Rector (Ralph), Elaine Collins, Nicole Fennell, Sharon Willis, special son, Gazeale Collins and Tieasha Collins. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 26th at 2PM, at New Birth Bible Fellowship, Amarillo, Texas. To view the full obit visit www.ggmortuary.com

Doris Martin was born on August 22, 1938, to the late James and Jimmie Beavers, in Frost, TX. She leaves to cherish her memories: six daughters and one son. Brenda (James)Jackson, Janice (Keith) Hunnicutt, Glen (Ester)Martin, Tina (Larry)Carson, Joyce Martin, Darlene (Steven)Martin, of Amarillo TX., Sue Henderson of Terrell, TX. and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild also a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends, a special sister and friend, Margaret Mack. Viewing will be held Friday, December 18th from 5PM-6PM at Temple of Praise Community Church, funeral will be held Saturday, December 19th at 2PM at Temple of Praise Community Church. To view...

Odessa Polk was born on December 24, 1939, to the late Alma and Letha Coleman in Clarksville, Texas. She leaves to cherish her memories; daughter: Pamela Lemons, sisters: Gracie Asberry, Eudell Owens, Emma Willis, and Dorothy Hopkins, brothers: Alma Coleman, Jr., R.C. Coleman and Larry Coleman, four grandchildren: six great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends and Qmaion Toombs and a special caregiver, Janice Timmons. Viewing will be held Friday, December 18th from 5PM-6PM at Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Amarillo, TX; funeral will be held Saturday, December 19th at 11AM at Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Amarillo, TX. To view the full obit and send...

Charlie Reed was born June 25, 1965, in Amarillo, TX, to Charlie I. Reed Sr. and Imogene (Reed) Mallory. He was loved by all who knew him, from all walks of life, and will be deeply missed by those he leaves behind to cherish his memory. Survivors include his children: Shandrika Reed, Tramane Reed-Lewis, and Emma Reed, his sisters: Rhonda Reed Salone and Yolanda Reed, two grandchildren: Jaleel Reed and Samiya Williams, two nieces: Taylor Salone and Madison Salone, one nephew: Nnonyelu Okafor,and many relatives, friends, and loved ones. Funeral service will be Monday, December 21st, at 11AM at Greater Love Temple, Amarillo, TX; Burial Tuesday, December 22nd, at 11AM at Llano Cemetery. To view...

Bula May Simpson was born July 5, 1968, in Littlefield, Texas,to Leroy Simpson and Estelle Boozer. She was a loving a caring mother to her only daughter Ebonie Williams. She is survived by her daughter: Ebonie Williams of Amarillo, Texas, threebothers: Danny Simpson and Lenord Collins of Forth Worth, Texas, Lonnie (Anita) Simpson of Brian, Texas, four sisters: Joyce and Reversa Collins of Forth Worth, Texas, her twin: Euela Greene of Seagoville, Texas, and Melody Simpson of Brian, Texas, and nephews and cousins. Viewing Friday, December 11th from 5PM-6PM at Golden Gate Mortuary and funeral service Saturday, December 12th at 1pm at Golden Gate Mortuary. To view the full obit visit...

Linda M. Villalobos was born July 6, 1963, in Idaho, to migrant farm workers, Raymundo Villalobos and Reyes Camacho. She married Rafael Lopez Jr. in Deaf Smith County on March 1, 1980. Survivors include three brothers: Victor V., Raymundo V., Quodalupe V., four sisters: Martha Y., Ortencia V., Alicia V., and Nora C., six children: Raul, Rafael III, Joe, Michael, Andrew, Kassandra Gonzales Mora, grandchildren: Kendall, Andrew, Keylan, Anthony, Zarkadio, Alexander, Rafael IV, Serenity, Isaiah, Joe, Jacob, Dililia, Reyes and Lilyana. Viewing will be held Thursday, December 17th from 5PM-6:30PM at Golden Gate Mortuary, Amarillo, TX. Funeral will be held Friday, December 18th at 10AM at Power...

Mrs. Smith was born on November 9, 1938, to Welmer "Bo" and Minnie Robinson in Jewett, Texas. In her young womanhood, Alice married the late Rev. Porter Smith and built a family together in Earth, Texas sharing 11 children. Her greatest joys came during time spent with her family. She will be dearly missed and remembered by her four daughters: Missionary Minnie Lax (Don), Sandra Taylor (Rev. Joe), Monica Smith all of Amarillo, Texas, and Minister Tammy Smith of Atlanta, Georgia, three sons: Jimmie Smith (Brenda), Michael Smith (Connie) of Amarillo, Texas, and Ricky Smith of Woodward, Oklahoma' special nieces: Kay and Carolyn White of Houston, Texas, Marylan White of Beaumont, Texas, and Pam...

James was born on November 9th, 1944, in Kumasi Ghana to Otumfuo Sir Osei Agyemen Prempeh II, Asantehen and Oheneyere Lady Mary Prempeh. In 1994 he met Joyce High and they married in 2004. At which time he became the loving father of three daughters. He is survived by his wife Sylvia Joyce High-Prempeh, daughters Jontal High, Jour'Dan Gardner, Janelle Gardner, grandchildren Jay'Lin High, Jaxson Gardner, Julianna Hill and Justice Hill. Viewing will be held Thursday, December 3rd from 5PM-7PM at Temple of Praise Community Church and funeral service will be held Friday, December 4th at 1PM at Temple of Praise Community Church. To view the full obit visit www.ggmortuary.com

Perry Lee Edwards was born December 27, 1937, in Tyler, Texas, but moved to Amarillo, Texas at a young age. He leaves to mourn, his loving wife: Brenda Edwards, twelve children: Cassandra "Kay" Edwards, Belinda (Daryl) Cole, Donna Williams, Vanessa (Gene) Graves, Perry Wells all of Amarillo, Texas, Carla Walker of Lubbock, Texas, Yolanda Walker, Regina (Nate) Green of Amarillo, Texas, Patrick Edwards of Pampa, Texas, Yvonne Edwards, Renee Edwards of Peachtree, Georgia, Maurice Kemp, Angela Kemp of Amarillo, Texas, thirty-three grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren, special friends: Lamont Smith, David Cornelius, and Vann Johnson. Also, a very special friend who's been there for he and...

Gary was born in Amarillo, Texas on August 20, 1956, to Willis Burks and Alvertus Jefferson. He was a well-educated businessman most of his life. He was in a long-term relationship with Stephanie Motley, which he called his wife; he helped raise Shauna Lea. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Motley and daughter, Shauna Lea, daughters: Shannon and Son: Gary Jr., his brothers: Jay Jefferson, William Burks and also, Doug Crow who he considered a son .Gary had so many friends, some he called family, although they weren't blood. He has several cousins, nieces, and nephews and grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Llano Cemetery at 1 PM. Flowers may be...

Mr. Stotts was born July 24, 1957, to Wallace J. and Florence J. Stotts in Floydada, Texas. He joined the United Stated Air Force, where he served until 1982, as Senior Airman. Mr. Stotts leaves to cherish his memory and carry on his legacy the mother of his children: Helen Stotts, two daughters: LaShaunda Stotts-Walker and Sharasta Stotts, son: Roy Stotts all of Amarillo, Texas, sister: Martha Hardeman (Andrew) of Hurst, Texas, one brother: Johnny Stotts of Jacksonville, Florida. He also leaves eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Honorable friends: Stan Sanders, Tina Wilde, and Shari High. Funeral services will be Saturday,...