All Obituaries

Doris was born December 22, 1959, in Amarillo, Texas to Willie B. Collins and Gladys Jean Benton.  She attended Tascosa High School and after completion, she went into nursing.   She was the proud mother of her son, Doc Smith, Jr.  During her youth, she enjoyed singing and had the opportunity to sing with the Stylistics.  Doris’ passion was helping others and cooking.  Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Gladys, nephew, Anthony...

Phyllis Yvette Oages was born on November 27, 1962, in Amarillo, TX to John Henry and Gladys Faye Oages. She was the 9th of 11 children. She attended Job Corp in Guthrie, OK and Paris High School in Paris, TX. She worked a variety of jobs until she started her career at Amarillo College where she worked for 23 years until her retirement in 2021. Phyllis known as “Phiz” by most was known for her smile and her sense of humor. She was always found to be making jokes. Some say...

Bertran Lamar Coleman, Sr., was born Feb. 20, 1967, in Crosbyton, TX; to Bertran Lamar and Charlie Butler.  Bertran was known by many nicknames: Lurch, Mule, and his favorite Silverback. He grew up in Crosbyton, TX; where he worked for City of Crosbyton and then at Mitchell's til he moved to Amarillo, TX; in 1990. He attended TSTI college where he studied Meat Science. He enjoyed cooking, playing cards, listening to music, fishing, and enjoying family time.  Preceded in...

Theola Nelson Mathis was born July 30, 1935, to the late Nelse Anderson Nelson, Sr., and Edwina Lewis Nelson in Clarksville, Texas. She attended Cheatham High School where she enjoyed playing basketball. For a short period of time, she was employed by Levi Strauss Company on the night shift, and later was co-owner and assistant manager of Mathis Airspeed. Most of her married life she was a homemaker for her husband, Harold and their five children. She also enjoyed visits from her...

Michael Lynch II was born to Katina Grabert-Mitchell and Michael Lynch on September 11th, 1986, in Amarillo, TX. Michael biggest treasure in life was spending time with his family, cooking, and making music. Michael knew how to make beats from scratch using many different software’s.  He was a scholar and top of his class. He was ahead of his time and a true trendsetter with the biggest personality that allowed him to stand out in any room. If you knew ‘Mike’, then you knew he was...

Vurnell Gilbreath passed into the presence of the Lord on Friday, September 2, 2022, at the age of 95, unconditionally loved by her family. Vurnell Hill was born to the late Elbert Hill and Rosie Johnson-Hill on October 3, 1926, in LaGrange TX. She moved to Amarillo, TX to later marry her late husband Edward Van Gilbreath, Sr. and to this union were 12 children. She worked as a caretaker for a short time, but her pastime was caring for others and supporting her children and grandchildren....

Elizabeth Jimenez Medina was born on August 3, 1948, to the late Juanita and Juan Jimenez in Lamesa, Texas. Her hobbies included loving and enjoying her family especially grandchildren.  She loved cooking, fixing things and music.  Her favorite colors were purple and black. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Alex Medina and grandson, Benito Meraz III. She leaves to cherish her memories her daughters: Johanna, Christina, Sylvia, and Jessica; sons, Benito, Nick,...

Shereena Ann Byington-Webster was born January 10th, 1986, to Patricia Wagoner-Byington and Lucian Byington. She was the first of 4 beautiful girls. After graduating from Caprock High School in 2004, Shereena realized her special gift with children and decided to pursue a career in Education. She then obtained her bachelor’s degree in Education at WTAMU in 2010. Shereena’s first teaching position was at Oakdale Elementary where she taught for 10 years, blessing and impacting so...