Emma Jean “Jeanie” Ellison Samples
Jeanie Ellison Samples, 85, of White Deer, passed away on July 11, 2026, in White Deer. Memorial graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 24, 2026, at the White Deer Cemetery with Dr. Gene Krieg, officiating. Arrangements and burial are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory. Jeanie’s book…
Read MoreCharles Duane Horner
Charles Duane Horner, 69 of Panhandle passed away at home on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm Monday, July 6, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Panhandle. Burial will be at Panhandle Cemetery under the direction of Minton-Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle. Charles was born Dec. 17, 1956 in Friona, Texas…
Read MoreLinda Wanell Whitt
Linda Wanell Whitt, 83, of Panhandle, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026. Graveside services will be held at 11a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Panhandle Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30,…
Read MoreChance Dewayne Weiss
Chance Dewayne Weiss, 33, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026. Chance will lie in state from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the funeral home. A celebration of his life will be held at 10 am on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints…
Read MoreCarson County District Court hears 18 pleas
On Tuesday, June 9, 18 pleas took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Carson County. Luke Inman, the District Attorney for the 100th Judicial District, along with Assistant District Attorney Harley Caudle, prosecuted the cases for the State of Texas, with the Honorable Judge Dale Rabe Jr., presiding. Angie Amanda Ambrocio-Garcia, 26, from…
Read MoreJeannette “Jeannie” Cunningham
Jeannette “Jeannie” Cunningham, 84, of Panhandle, passed away on May 22, 2026, peacefully surrounded by family. She was a devoted wife, mother, Granny and friend. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the First Methodist Church of Panhandle. Burial will follow in Panhandle Cemetery under the direction of…
Read MoreLiberty School House moves to town!
The long anticipated move of the only remaining Carson County one-room schoolhouse, Liberty School, was completed last Tuesday, April 28. The move and restoration is a project of the Carson County Historical Commission. The school will be restored to its earlier times, allowing a look back to how public education began in Carson Country. The…
Read MoreJorge Escamilla
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jorge Escamilla, who left us on April 27, 2026. Funeral Mass was read on Saturday, May 2, at St. Francis Catholic Church, with burial following at Llano Cemetery in Amarillo. Born on May 10, 1941, in Eagle Pass, Texas, Jorge was a true jack…
Read MoreStacy Leigh Hedrick
Stacy Leigh Hedrick — whose life was defined by faith, joy and a steady, loving presence that surrounded her family with warmth, humor and kindness—passed away on April 30 at the age of 51. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, at Amarillo Fellowship Church, 8425 Bell Street, with Pastor…
Read MoreAnita Shirlene Brassfield
nita Shirlene Brassfield, 68, of Panhandle went to be with Jesus on May 1, 2026. There will be a visitation for family and friends at Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle on Tuesday, May 5, from 4 to 6 p.m. Cremation will be under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Panhandle. In lieu…
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