All Obituaries

Mrs. James Etta Johnson Pace “Shirley” James Etta Johnson-Pace, affectionately known as “Shirley” passed away November 20, 2022, in Amarillo, TX at the age of 80 years old. Shirley was born to Leroy and Jewelline Turner-Wilson of Palestine, TX on March 28, 1942. She confessed Christ at an early age at Pilgrim Hill Baptist Church and attended AM Story High School before going to Tyler Beauty School in 1963. She married Herbert L. Hunt and to this union, three sons were...

Gloria Gardner was born on February 2, 1962, to Charlie and Eudell Owens in Amarillo, TX and was called home on November 14, 2022. She was employed by Amarillo ISD for over 25 years. She was working for AISD when she became ill and was no longer able to work. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved dancing and spending time with her grandkids. She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Owens, sister, Delorse Owens and nephew,...

Larry James Carson, “Dynamite D” was born March 4, 1961, in Lorenzo, TX, to Dorothy Jean Walker, and Eugene Carson. Larry wore many hats.   He loved lending a helping hand to anyone in need, and he didn’t mind getting dirty to help anyone who asked. He was the life of the party. He loved playing dominoes and dancing to anything on the radio. Most of all, Larry loved playing with his grandchildren and enjoying life. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene...

Mrs. Emma Jean (Nelson) Jones was received into the arms of Jesus on November 6, 2022; after having a full life of ninety-four years. She was born in Clarksville, Texas, to her parents Nelse and Edwina Nelson, Sr., on December 29, 1927. She grew up and attended school in Clarksville, Texas. She met and married Melvin Jones, Sr. Through many struggles of life, eventually moved to Amarillo, Texas in 1951, where they made a home. To their union six children, five daughters and one son. The...

Wilfred Aloysius Grannum Alexander, Jr., was born May 2, 1956, to Wilfred Aloysius Grannum Alexander, Sr. and Annie Mae Rogers in Manhattan, New York. Wilfred attended PS. 180 Elementary School, Andrew Jackson Junior High and High School, where he earned his high school diploma. The fundamentals of his life were music, women, food, and money. He is preceded in death by his parents; Wilfred Aloysius Grannum Alexander, Sr. and Annie Mae Rogers, sister, Mavis Maria Grannum, and nephew, Alantte...

J.B. Baker was born to Leon Baker Sr. and Christine Baker on September 12, 1945, in Clarksville, Texas. He was the eldest of five siblings. He moved to Amarillo where he attended Carver High School, Class of 1964. J.B. went on to become a supervisor at Affiliated Foods Inc. and later retired after more than 30 years of service. J.B. was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His hobbies included grilling, fishing, playing...

Missionary Betty L. Gonzales was born August 11,1936, to the late Robert Sansom and Willie L. Akins-Sansom in Alvardo, Texas. She completed high school and continued her education in Stockton, CA. A short while after that her and her family relocated to Texas where she met her loving/devoted husband Louis Gonzales. On January 5, 1958, they were married. They begin their family, born to this union were four children. Edith K. (Superintendent Mal R.) Carr of Amarillo, TX.; Donna R....

Thomas Smiles Washington was born to Carrie Lee Washington on August 03, 1951, in Muskogee Oklahoma. Thomas/Buba/WASH enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He found a special love for his grandkids and great-grand kids, he referred to all of them as “Papa’s Stuff”. He has a love for Golfing, Fishing, Grilling and SHAKING IT UP. He worked as a machinist mechanic at ASARCO Copper Refinery and retired after 32 years of service. He married the love of his life DeEdra...