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What to expect during Probate
One thing that we hate to see is families splitting up and fighting over the assets of their loved ones who have passed away. We hear all the time that brothers and sisters are suing each other because they felt deceived, didn't get what they want, or someone took...
Get Your Affairs in Order
IMPORTANT information to get your affairs in order. Make sure all bank accounts have direct beneficiaries. The beneficiary need only go to the bank with your death certificate and an ID of their own. TOD = Transfer On Death deed if you own a home. Completing this...
Funeral Home Transparency with Prices
Many times, families are not prepared to lose a loved one, but when they pass, they have a short period of time to choose a funeral home for services. It is important to find a funeral home that is transparent with their services and prices, especially in these...
Memorial Day Service
Our friends at Llano Cemetery displayed over 200 American flags and held a heart felt memorial service honoring our fallen veteran hero’s. Nearly 1,000 people were in attendance including some of our staff. A Spirit of thankfulness and reverence was felt as military...
500 and Counting As a local volunteer for Veterans, I was invited to attend a special presentation this last week. The Texas Panhandle Quilts of Honor recognized several veterans this week by giving them a hand-stitched homemade quilt. Cindy and her daughter...
Angel Tree Needs Our Help
Denise Carver, a member of our Lighthouse staff and other Volunteers, have been working with the Angel Tree for several weeks and are in desperate need to help pack gift boxes and getting them ready to be delivered. They are running short handed and only have a few...
A Valentine Story – “The Girl with the Rose”
Dear Friends, As we approach the one year mark fighting this pandemic in our communities and across the world, my heart and thoughts are turned to those we have loved and lost in death this last year. I also am reminded of the many first responders, care givers,...
Alberto Martinez
Alberto Martinez, 62, went to heaven on Friday, January 22, 2021. He was born on March 23, 1958, in Tamaulipas, Reynosa to Maria Diaz and Valentin Davila. He married Leticia C. Martinez on September 21, 1977. Albert loved his family, spending time with his wife at...
Ruby Lucille Lindsey
Ruby Lucille Lindsey, 71, of Amariillo, passed away on December 17, 2020. She was born on December 11, 1949, in Bakersfield, California to Theodore Stanley and Frieda Juanita (Warden) Frick. She married Jimmy Lewis Lindsey. Together they raised a beautiful family of...
A Patriotic Thought “Critics Don’t Count”
My Dear Friends, As I anticipated the 4th of July Celebrations in our town, I was hopeful that our community could gather for fireworks and festivities, yet this year in some ways, would be different from years past. We were all encouraged to do our part to suppress...