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.
1955 – 2024
With deep sadness we announce the sudden death of Donald Earl Stewart at the Amarillo VA Hospital from pancreatic cancer on July 14, 2024. Don was a bold, adventurous, and upbeat guy with a happy outlook on life, a boisterous laugh, and a great sense of humor. Donald Earl Stewart was born on August 22,…
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1937 – 2024
Wanda Jo (Pitts) Rowland, 87, entered into her eternal rest on August 11, 2024. Wanda, and twin sister Vonda, were born on July 24, 1937, in Hereford, Texas to Joe and Ova Pitts. Wanda married John H. Rowland on August 21, 1958, in Hereford, Texas. The couple was blessed with three children, 4 grandchildren and…
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2024
Carol Burks, 77, of Canyon passed away August 12, 2024. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 15, at Lighthouse Funeral Home, 3707 Wolflin Ave. Amarillo, Texas. Carol never knew a stranger. She was so easy to talk to and enjoyed talking to everyone. She loved making…
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1946 – 2024
Robert “Bobby” Evans, 78, of Beaver, Oklahoma, passed away July 31, 2024, in the Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home in Amarillo. He was born November 7, 1946, in Boise City, Oklahoma to Kenneth and Darlene Evans. A Funeral Service with Military Honors will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at…
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1934 – 2024
Porter O’Neal Crawford, Sr., 89, of Amarillo, passed away August 5, 2024. He was born in Whaley, Texas on December 19, 1934, to Thomas E. and Carrie (Runnels) Crawford. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the First Baptist Church, 1208 S. Tyler St. “Dad loved to…
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2021 – 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our cherished Matthew McCaid Carver, affectionately known as “Munchkin, or Monkey” to his mama and also known as “Lolli’s Angel,” who departed this life on August 1, 2024. Born on July 19, 2021, in Amarillo, Texas, Matthew’s vibrant spirit and adventurous demeanor graced our…
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1944 – 2024
Donald E. Merrill of Amarillo, TX departed this life on August 4, 2024. He was born November 17, 1944, to John W. Merrill and Eileen L. Pankau in Ellsworth, Kansas. Don developed a lifelong love of hunting and fishing by spending time with his cherished grandparents, Kenneth A. and Zella Merrill and John and Irene…
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1952 – 2024
Peggy Jeanne Wooten Fairchild, 72, of Amarillo went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 26, 2024, at Five Points Nursing & Rehab in Amarillo. Her mother and brother were at the bedside. Her Mother, Reba, was able to spend most days and many nights with Peggy during her 18-month illness.…
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1980 – 2024
Benny Rubio, 44, of Amarillo passed away July 27, 2024. He was born in Amarillo on May 14, 1980 to Audelio and Maria Salinas. The family will receive visitors from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Lighthouse Funeral Home, 3707 Wolflin Ave., Amarillo. A Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, August…
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1981 – 2024
Joshua Lee Erwin, aged 43, passed away on July 9, 2024, in Plainview, Texas. He was born on January 11, 1981. A BBQ Memorial Service was held July 21, 2024, at 1411 S. Western, Amarillo Texas. Joshua dedicated 15 years of his career to serving at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He later became…
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1952 – 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of John “Johnny” Prestridge, a man of great character and resilience, who lived a full and vibrant life. passed away July 4, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on June 12, 1952, in Amarillo, Texas, John was the embodiment of the phrase, “You can take the…
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1972 – 2024
Joe Lewis Jimenez, 52, of Amarillo passed away July 25, 2024. He was born June 16, 1972, in Littlefield, Texas to Baldemar and Luisa Jimenez. The family will receive visitors Tuesday, July 30, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at Lighthouse Funeral Home, 3707 Wolflin Ave. in Amarillo. A Service will be held on Wednesday, at 10:00…
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