All Obituaries

Chad Kemp, 51, passed away on July 8, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas. Born on September 4, 1974, in Borger, Texas, Chad spent his formative years in the Lone Star State and graduated from high school in Electra, Texas. A gentle soul with a warm heart, Chad found solace and joy in the company of his cousins and friends. He delighted in listening to music and revisiting cherished memories of days gone by. Those who knew him will fondly remember his love for connection and the simple beauty he found ...

MJ Randon, 90 departed this life on Sunday, July 5, 2026, In Amarillo, TX. He was born on February 7, 1936, to AJ and Pairlee Boyd Randon in Wellington, TX. MJ attended Booker T. Washington School where he was a track and a basketball star. As part of the Mighty Panthers Track Team, they were the District Champions of 1955 and 1956, serving on a team with great young men. MJ was the winner of the 880-distance run and could not be defeated as the High Jump Champion. As part of the Mighty ...

Jeanette Barber, born August 12, 1951, in Wellington, Texas to Gertie Lee Boyd Barber and Allen Barber. She attended Booker T. Washington an all-Black School, until integration at the 8th grade. Jeanette then transferred to Wellington Jr. High School. She attended beauty school and became a licensed Cosmetologist. She worked at Northwest Texas Hospital, Daybreak Services for the mentally challenged, and First Student Busing. She was not afraid of hard work. Her passions were crafts of any ...

With love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Joanna Lynn Walton, who was taken from us at the early age of 37 on June 29, 2026. Joanna was born on September 24, 1988, to the parents of Joyce Ann Walton and Artis Lee Walton in Midland, TX. From the moment she was born, she was the BABY! I mean everybody’s baby. (Even if she was older than them! Like how?? Lol.) During Joanna’s early years in life, she grew up in Hereford, TX. Joanna was one of those kids that would be bad ...

Michael Ray McKay was born on December 18, 1953, in Amarillo, Texas, to Katie and J.C. McKay, and returned to be with the Lord on May 23, 2026.   Michael is survived by his beloved partner of many years, Rosezetta Packer; his brother Jeffrey McKay and wife Vanitha; his daughters Mischia Rae Farrer and Mieko Racquel McKay; his son Marlin Kendrick McKay; his grandson Jordi Oliver Farrer; his granddaughters Maelyn Laney McKay, Madisyn Leigh McKay, and Kolanie McKay Fleurimont; along with ...

Eeclerie Ilena Marie Criss was born in Marshall, TX, on January 5, 1932, to Sam Criss and Susie Davis Criss. Upon her mother parish at three years old, her father migrated their family to Ft. Worth, TX. She attended Amanda McCoy Elementary, James E. Gwen Middle School, and I. M. Terrell High School. She was a loving and devoted mother of six children, Ronald, Marcia (Ernest), Vickie, Bridgette (Virgil), Jerrilyn, and Regina. She also nurtured and raised her great-granddaughter, Delisha, as ...

Mr. Jerry Lee Richard passed away peacefully at his home on May 19, 2026. Jerry was born on September 25, 1951, in Texarkana, TX, to Claudine Richard and Dave Hall, and grew up in a large, loving family. He graduated from Amarillo Tascosa High School. While in high school, he played football and basketball and ran on the track team. He was a man whose life reflected strength, humility, and unwavering devotion to those he cherished. He worked at Texas State Technical Institute as an auto ...

Emmitt Charles Tatum, Jr. was born on October 12, 1982, in Jupiter, Florida, to Gloria Jean Tempson and Emmitt Charles Tatum, Sr. He attended public schools in Jupiter and graduated from Jupiter High School in 2002. Following graduation, Emmitt earned a football scholarship to Kilgore Junior College before continuing his athletic career at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas, in 2005. He had a deep passion for football and played the position of defensive end. Emmitt was also a ...

Don’t be Afraid of tomorrow; God is already there!   She is survived by her husband, John Red; children; Victoria Duran, Christopher Duran, Deanna Cruz-Ibarra, Ju’lisea Anderson, Irvine Clarke, Nyleah (Clarle) Red, Kyron Red; siblings; John Britt, April Booker; mother, Beverly Booker; stepfather, Kenneth Brown; grandparents, Earnest and Ruth Britt; aunts, Ruthie Kemp, Brenda Shoels, Christal Carter, Galey McClendon, Michelle King; uncles; Jean Kemp, Gary Britt, Terry ...