All Tributes - Amarillo, TX

Richard Shane Brooks, age 73, died peacefully in his sleep on March 27, 2020, in Amarillo, Texas. A public viewing is scheduled from 10am to 12pm on April 4, at LaGrone-Blackburn-Shaw Memorial Chapel, 8310 S. Coulter St.  Due to current circumstances, a private limited service and burial will follow in Llano Cemetery. Richard was born in 1946 in Beaumont, Texas, to parents Harold T. Brooks and Etoile Brooks. In 1967 Richard married Carolyn Sue McWhorter in Amarillo, TX and together...

Kongsinh Joe Saycocie, 37, of Amarillo passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Joe was born on May 11, 1982 in Albuquerque, NM to Keo and Sue Saycocie. He graduated from Palo Duro High School in 2000 where he was on the wrestling team. Joe was a waiter for different restaurants in Amarillo. He was a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and loved watching MMA fights. He was preceded in death by his father, Keo. He is survived by his girlfriend, Cassye Witherspoon; his mother, Sue Hernandez;...

George Leslie White, 97, of Amarillo, Texas passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, March 22, 2020. Graveside services will be at 11am, Friday, March 27, 2020 at Moore City Cemetery in Moore, Oklahoma. George was born on August 6, 1922 in Clinton, Iowa to Frank and Francis White. He married the love of his life Lela on April 18, 1943 in Moore, Oklahoma. He served in the Navy during WWII and also served as an Auxiliary Police Officer in Amarillo, Texas. George was an active member of his...

James Wesley Hudgins, known as Wes, was born in Amarillo, TX on March 31, 1939 to the late Mary Elizabeth (Parrot) and J.B. Hudgins. He died on March 21, 2020 at the age of 80. He attended Amarillo High School and graduated in 1957. Later, he joined the Military and served both in the Army and Navy. He married his wife Elinor on June 15, 1974. Together they had a total of six children and 15 grandchildren. He was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on February...

Steven Anthony Miller, 64, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on March 17, 2020. Services are pending with First Presbyterian Church of Amarillo. Born to Vernon Miller and Clara Miller Daniel, Steven was the second oldest of six children. He grew up attending Amarillo and Canyon schools while working at the family restaurant, Bonanza Sirloin Pit. He loved Bonanza and his work family. Known for his dry wit and slapstick humor, Steven “accidentally”...

Tinh Le, 57, of Amarillo passed away wednesday, March 11, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Our Lady of Vietnam Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Llano East Cemetery. He was born October 10, 1962 in Vietnam. He was a dedicated employee for Tyson as a meat processor for 14 years. Tinh enjoyed drinking coffee and he loved his family dearly. He is survived by his wife Tien Le; two daughters, Trish Le and husband Si Nguyen, Saiela Le and...

Charles Francis O’Kelley, 90, of Amarillo, Texas passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Charlie was born in Amarillo on December 31, 1929 to Charles and Olive O’Kelly. He served four years in the Navy.  He was a welder and worked in air-conditioning in Las Vegas, Nevada. In Odessa, Texas he worked for Bellows Systems and was a purchasing agent.  He retired in 1999 where he and Margie traveled in their 5th wheel. They moved to Amarillo in 2002 to be near his brother...

Fabian Torres III, 54, of Groom passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Memorial services will be at 2pm, Friday, March 13, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Groom with Pastor Andy Dietz officiating. Fabian was born on July 12, 1965 in Sinton, TX to Fabian and Aurora Torres. He graduated from Clarendon High School and married Tonda Weller on February 14, 1991 in Amarillo. Fabian worked for HOV pickup and delivery for seventeen years. He was also a car salesman for the last...