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.
1990 – 2023
Bryan Dillard, 33, of Amarillo, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023. He was born August 28, 1990, in Amarillo to David and Kimberly Dawn Riojas. A Memorial Service celebrating Bryan’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Hillside Christian Church, South Campus, 6917 Bell St., Amarillo, Texas. Bryan loved the…
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2023
Mary Frances “Fran” Baland reached the end of her beautiful life on December 2, 2023, and the beginning of her journey in Heaven. Fran was a caring sister, mother, grandmother and friend. She left the world peacefully at the young age of 90, with her daughters by her side. Strong, strong-willed, and a little stubborn,…
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1953 – 2023
Judy Kay Benton, affectionately known by her loved ones as Mamaw or Mama, was a resilient, loving, talented, and witty soul born on July 15, 1953, in Hugo, Oklahoma. She grew up in Borger, Texas and made many lifelong friends that were always avid prayer warriors for her. She spent her life in numerous Texas…
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1939 – 2023
Donna Jean Cunningham, affectionately known as “Grammy”, born October 1, 1939, in Wheeler County, Texas, was a beacon of light in the lives of all who knew her. Known for her spirited personality and funny sense of humor, Donna brought joy and laughter everywhere she went. Her dedicated service as a receptionist for Olsen Park…
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1937 – 2023
Denzil Douglas Hook, Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 22, 2023, at the age of 86. Known to many as Hoss, he was a beloved husband, dad, brother, uncle, Papa and friend. Hoss was born on March 29, 1937, in Dickens, Texas to Andrew and Mary Hook. The Hook family lived in…
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1939 – 2023
With heartfelt sorrow, we announce the peaceful passing of Michael Alton Huntington on November 20, 2023. Born on August 15, 1939, in Detroit, MI, to Alton Huntington and Lois Rheingans, Michael was a loving, ambitious, funny, and generous soul whose life was a testament to the transformative power of faith and the enduring strength of…
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1965 – 2023
Richard Diaz of Amarillo, Texas passed away November 12, 2023, at his home. A memorial will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 1518 E Central, Amarillo, Texas. The date will be determined at a later time. Arrangements are under the personal care of Lighthouse Funeral and Cremation Services. Rich was born…
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1932 – 2023
Wilma Lee Warden Doak, age 91, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 10, 2023, in Amarillo, Texas. Wilma was born October 1, 1932, to the late Samuel Thomas and Theresia Ruth Armstrong Warden. Wilma was the oldest of four children to include brothers Winfred Warden, Thomas Warden, and…
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1991 – 2023
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Shane Garrett King, a beloved husband, father, son, and a beacon of faith to many. Born on October 21, 1991, in Amarillo, Texas, Shane was a cherished member of the community, touching countless lives with his kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith. He passed away on November 11,…
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2023 – 2023
Baby Shawn Scott Savage, Jr. was born silent into this world November 6, 2023, but his little life spoke volumes to his parents, BrittneyAnne Nicole Shelley and Shawn Scott Savage, Sr. He was greeted in heaven by his uncle Teague Allan Lusk; his great-grandfathers, Ralph Dumont and Bobby Savage, Sr., and a Godmother, Haley Sue…
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2023 – 2023
Jackson Knight Bowman Blackmon was born Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in Amarillo to Angel Varner and Sean Osborne. “‘Pooter’ was so full of life. It didn’t matter what kind of day you were having, all you had to do was look at his big eyes that shine so bright. He had a smile that would…
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1939 – 2023
Lavon “Faye” Savage, an extraordinary woman of creative spirit and generous heart, was called home to her heavenly Father on November 4, 2023. Born on May 12, 1939, in Cloverport, Kentucky, Faye was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a cherished member of her Amarillo, Texas community. Faye’s talents were multiple and diverse, each…
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