In Loving Memory
Recent obituaries and memorial notices from Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation Services in Amarillo. Read their stories, find service details, and share a message of comfort with their families.
1965 – 2021
Frank Christopher Martinez, 55, went to his heavenly home on January 10, 2021. Frank was born in Guymon Oklahoma on June 16, 1965 to Frank A. Martinez and Irene Martinez. In his spare time he loved spending time with his grandchildren. His family was the most important thing to him. He liked the outdoors playing…
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2020
Ira Leroy Castleman, went home to Jesus, December 18, 2020 at the wonderful age of 97. He was born in Wilson, OK, graduated from Alma High School with honors and attended college for a year before joining the Army. January 27, 1943 was his enlisted date with the United States Army and found himself stationed…
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1950 – 2020
Joe Fielding Gaylor III passed from this life December 31, 2020. Though he struggled with his health over the past year, he fought the good fight. Joe was born August 12, 1950 in Lubbock, Texas to Joe and Marie Gaylor. He was the second of five siblings with whom he shared many holidays, family celebrations,…
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1945 – 2020
Phyllis Barber, 75, of Clinton, Oklahoma went to be with the Lord in the early hours on Wednesday December 30th, 2020. Phyllis was born in Amarillo, Texas on November 16th, 1945. She grew up with her parents and horses in Kelton, Texas. After graduating Kelton High School, Phyllis continued her education and received her Nursing…
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1960 – 2020
James Richard Ortega, 60, of Portales, NM passed away on December 26, 2020. He was born October 18, 1960. James was a loving son, brother, and uncle. His passion in life was spending time with family and watching the 49er’s play football. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and one sister.…
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1974 – 2020
Dr. Lance Everette Hadley, 46, departed this life on Saturday, December 26, 2020. Lance was born on July 31, 1974 in Pampa, Texas to his parents Larry and Joyce Hadley. He graduated from Pampa High School and completed his BSN and MSN degrees at West Texas A & M University. He continued his education and…
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Sharon Hayes, 74, of Borger, passed away on December 23, 2020. She was born on July 26, 1946, in Auburn, California, to Darnel and Dorothy (Miller) Palmer. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, and a granddaughter, Desiney. She is survived by her children, daughter, Danielle Cole and husband, Michael, a son Josh Lambert…
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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 four children, Russell, Jake, Jennie, and Chrystal. She was preceded in death by…
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Oscar Felan Maldonado, 70, of Amarillo, passed away on December 17, 2020. He was born on January 17, 1950 in Lamesa, Texas, to Eduardo and Concepcion (Felan) Maldonado. Oscar married Monna Carroll on January 05, 1977. Together they owned and operated Maldonado’s Used Furniture for over 38 years. Oscar was preceded in death by his…
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1946 – 2020
Robert Allen Martinson, 74, of Amarillo, passed away on December 17, 2020. He was born April 10, 1946, in Hot Springs, South Dakota to Wrey Ormand and Alta Mae (Perry) Martinson. Robert proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1964-1966. He was a general manager of Uniroyal Tires. Robert was a car salesman throughout his…
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1925 – 2020
Leonard Garth Parsons, a long-time resident of Amarillo, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday evening, December 16, in Amarillo. He was born May 3, 1925 in Cliff NM, the youngest of the 6 children of Donnie Rover Parsons and Lilian Lenore (Wixom) Parsons. He grew up in San Antonio, Texas and graduated from Fox…
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2020
Cora Lee Reeves Cora Lee Reeves passed away on November 25,2020. Private services will be at Dalhart City Cemetery. Cora was born January 31,1980 in Vernon, Texas to Sybil Nail(Edmonds)Reeves and Jimmie Dale Reeves. Cremation is under the direction of Lighthouse Funeral in Amarillo, Texas. Cora was preceded in death by her parents. She is…
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