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.
1947 – 2023
Sarah Havran, 76, of Amarillo, passed away September 15, 2023. She was born July 20, 1947, in Parma Heights, Ohio to Russell Alderson and Rosina Maynard. Sarah was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Havran, her son, Johnny Matthews, her daughter, Jayann Alengi, and her granddaughter, Jayna Havran. Sarah is survived by her children…
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2023
Douglas Eugene Steinke, known affectionately as “Doug” to those who loved him, was born on a frosty Christmas Eve in 1974 in McCook, Nebraska. Doug’s journey ended on September 11, 2023, leaving a void in the hearts of those who were privileged to know him. Doug was a jokester who loved spending time with his…
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1931 – 2023
Frankie Reba Drake Jennings was called home to God surrounded by her loving family September 11, 2023. She was born December 19, 1931, in Oklahoma to William Henry “Tant” Drake and Bessie Sisco Drake. Frankie was the youngest of her family. She was predeceased by siblings: Geneva Sherwood Drake, Savannah Dorothy Grey, Essie Aldridge, Mary…
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1947 – 2023
Joyce Lynne Bousquet 76 of Amarillo, Texas unexpectedly left us on September 8, 2023, following a short illness. Joyce was born in Oberlin, Kansas on March 11, 1947, the eldest of five siblings. She moved to Texas at a young age and made Amarillo, Texas her home. She retired from Walmart after 17 years. Joyce…
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2023
Jennifer “Jenni” Diane Bailey, 43 of Amarillo, Texas went to her heavenly home on September 6, 2023 as God’s mission for her on earth was complete. Her proudest accomplishment was being a mother to her 2 boys, Brayton and Thatcher Bailey of Amarillo. Jenni had a huge heart for her friends and loved ones. Her…
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1967 – 2023
Robert “Bobby” Nelson Moore, 56, of Seward County, Kansas passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo, Texas. Bobby was born in Waynoka, Oklahoma on July 5, 1967, and was lovingly adopted by Jackson Nelson Moore and Joan (Vore) Moore. As a small child, he…
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1935 – 2023
Charlie Burton “Charles” Pankey, 88, of Amarillo passed away August 31, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born May 1, 1935, in Arkansas to Pearle and Irene Pankey. A Memorial Service honoring Charle’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. September 4, 2023, at Temple Baptist Church, 3208 S. Van Buren, Amarillo, Texas. He…
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2023 – 2023
Barbara Lafferty, 78, born in Quinton, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023, in Amarillo, Texas. Barbara grew up in Amarillo, Texas where she attended school at Forest Hills Elementary and Travis Jr High. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m., September 5, 2023, at the Arena of Life Cowboy Church, 8827 S.…
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1989 – 2023
Brandon James Frailey, 34, of Amarillo, passed away August 31, 2023. He was born August 22, 1989, in Amarillo, to Plimton Frailey and Armida Montanez. Brandon enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved camping and fishing with his dad. His favorite hobbies were drawing, listening to music, boxing, online casinos, and playing with his…
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2023
Gayland “Bert” Aplin, age 70, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away surrounded by wonderful friends and family, on August 28, 2023, in Amarillo. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday September 2, 2023, in the Lighthouse Funeral Home Chapel. Gayland was born November 15,1952 to Franklin and Camarine Aplin in Borger Texas. Bert was…
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1982 – 2023
Jose Aguirre, 41, of Amarillo passed away August 24, 2023. He was born in Los Angeles, California April 22, 1982, to Jose Alfredo Aguirre and Rosa Guillermina “Chita” Canjura. Jose was a kind, loving man who loved his family so much. He was full of joy and always the life of the party. Jose was…
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1947 – 2023
David Gill Groves “Dave” was born July 15, 1947, to Willice Edgar Groves and Mable Arvilla Groves in Washington D.C. A long-time resident of both Simi Valley, California and Amarillo, Texas; Funeral Service will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Amarillo, Texas,…
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