All Obituaries

Johnnie Mae Williams, humbly known as “Jimp”, graced the world with her zealous presence on September 10, 1944 to parents Reverend John S. and Jerdine Kilgore.  Both parents preceded her in death. Growing up as a preacher’s “PK” kid, Johnnie devoted herself to the Lord at a very, very young age.  With that, she loved to sing gospel hymns and even taught herself on how to play the piano and organ (quite well).  This allowed her to later acquire...

Eddie Joe Baker Jr., 47 died Thursday, November 16, 2023. He was born July 20, 1976, to Eddie Baker and Shirley D Black. (Both deceased) Eddie attended San Jacinto Elementary, Sam Houston Middle School, and Tascosa High School for a short time. He later got his GED and CDL license and worked driving trucks for Fuller and Sons Trucking Company. He was also employed with Spherion contracted out for Warehouse work. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, listening to old-school...

James was born in Amarillo, Texas, on May 26, 1967, to Millie Anderson, his beloved mother. He attended and graduated Palo Duro High School in 1986. He was an amazing athlete where he had succeeded in football, basketball and pole vaulting. As a child, James had a unique look and personality. He was known by a number of nicknames throughout his life.  Many of his friends called him by "melow yellow, dirty red, clumsy dumbsy, smiley and wake him up." Then his family given him...

Dickie “DJ” Shead was born April 14, 1949, in Memphis, TX to the late Levi and Cornetta Shead. He was the second oldest of 10 children. Dickie accepted Christ at an early age. He attended school at Della Plains in Floydada, TX, Carver in Amarillo, TX, and he graduated in 1967 from Matador High School. Dickie joined the United States Army in March of 1968. He was Honorably discharged in March of 1971. He was a Military Police Officer in Nuremberg, Germany. Dickie received his...

Rufus Whitaker was born July 3, 1961, to Sara Louise and Rufus Whitaker in San Diego, CA. Rufus was a loving father, brother, uncle, and friend.  He was a giver, and you could count on him for anything.  He loved cooking meals and would give you the shirt off his back.  Rufus loved sending money to charities.  He was a janitor and caregiver for many years, until his health failed him.   He was preceded in death by his father, Rufus Ben Whitaker; mother, Sara...

Obituary Info Raymond Taupule was born December 3, 1979, to Ami Taupule and Pula Leilua in Lynwood, California. Raymond was a hard working and loving man. He was an amazing athlete who went from California to West Texas to the Midwest and back to West Texas. Raymond attended West Texas A&M University where he was a standout student athlete. He was the ultimate protector on the offensive line. His talent helped him have a chance at playing at the highest level in the NFL, and he was a...

Sandra Booker was born July 6, 1953, to Counsiavella and D.L. Harvey.  She was a devoted childcare employee and had a great love for her church.  Sandra loved the Lord.  She enjoyed arts and crafts.   Sandra enjoyed being with her family and cooking. She is preceded in death by D.L. Harvey, Counsiavella Harvey, and Earl Harvey. She leaves to cherish her memories:  three daughters, Paula, Kim, LaVern; two sons, Jay, John; two sisters, Helen Austin, Jenny...

Jakie Lee Montague was born on May 27, 1939, in Carthage, Missouri to Willimia Moore. His family moved to Amarillo, Texas at an early age. He attended High School at Carver. He continued his education on a Eldon Durrett Scholarship at Amarillo College. He then attended Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma. At Langston he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Arts. When he completed his degree, he returned to Amarillo to embark on a teaching career at his Alma Mate, Carver,...