Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Pampa, Texas & Gray County

Jean Marguerite (Stone) Elkins

Jean Marguerite (Stone) Elkins

Mar 30, 2026

Jean Marguerite (Stone) Elkins went to be with Jesus her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 30, 2026.

Viewing for Jean will be 1:00 – 8:00 PM, on Tuesday and from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, on Wednesday, at the funeral home. A private burial will be held by the family. Burial and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral...

Xavier Marquez Arellano

Xavier Marquez Arellano

Mar 29, 2026

Xavier Marquez Arellano, 31, of Pampa, passed away on March 29, 2026, in Pampa.

Celebration of life services for Xavier will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the First Baptist Church with Pastor K.T. Butler, Sr., of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Amarillo, officiating. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

Xavier will...

Michael Edward Taylor

Michael Edward Taylor

Mar 28, 2026

Michael Edward Taylor, 55, of Pampa, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026 in Pampa.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Memory Gardens Cemetery with Dr. Robert H. Taylor, Michael’s brother, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

Michael was born on April 23, 1970 in Pampa to Harold Wilson...

Ben Wheeler

Ben Wheeler

Mar 27, 2026

Ben Wheeler, a local rancher, passed away on March 27, 2026 at age 82.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Monday, March 30, 2026 at Miami Cemetery with Rev. Lewis Holland officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

Ben was born on August 16, 1943, in Canadian to William Dow and Beulah June Wheeler. He spent his...

Danny Tackett

Danny Tackett

Mar 24, 2026

Danny Tackett, 73, of Pampa, passed away on March 24, 2026, in Amarillo.

No services for Danny are planned at this time. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

Danny was born on September 1, 1952, in Pampa to J.C. and Betty Tackett. He grew up and finished school in Pampa. Following high school, Danny entered...

Richard Allen Mackie

Richard Allen Mackie

Mar 24, 2026

Richard Allen Mackie, 78, of Pampa, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at his home.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 27, 2026 at the Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with John Curry, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

Richard was born on November 5, 1947 in Pampa to Dock and...

Dottie Kimbley

Dottie Kimbley

Mar 20, 2026

Dottie Kimbley, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026 with family at her bedside.

Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Memory Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Byron Williamson, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

Dottie was born May 24, 1941 in Wichita Falls, Texas to...

Mary Kay Nickel

Mary Kay Nickel

Mar 20, 2026

Mary Kay Nickel, 77, of Lefors, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 in Lefors.

Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Lefors with Pastor Matthew Honeycutt officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

Mary Kay Nickel was born February 5, 1949 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Pat...

Bill Branscum

Bill Branscum

Mar 17, 2026

Bill Branscum, 89, of Pampa, passed away on March 17, 2026, in Pampa.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Memory Gardens Cemetery with Pastor Joel Osborne of Fellowship Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements and burial are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Friday at the...

Tabitha Smith

Tabitha Smith

Mar 13, 2026

Tabitha Smith, 55, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Pampa after a courageous one-year battle with liver disease.

Memorial services will be 10:00AM Monday, March 23, 2026, at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Rev. Herman Moore officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory. The service will be live...

Patricia "Pat" Youngblood

Patricia "Pat" Youngblood

Mar 13, 2026

Patricia “Pat” Youngblood, 95, of Lefors, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026 in Lefors.

Services will be 2:00 PM Friday, March 20, 2026 at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Zac Green officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

Pat was born August 2, 1930 to Arthur and Bertie Henry. While she...

Joyce Hammon

Joyce Hammon

Mar 12, 2026

Joyce Hammon, 87, of Pampa, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026 in Pampa.

Services will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Hobart Baptist Church with Pastor Brian Mullins, pastor at Hobart Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to...

Norma Tonche

Norma Tonche

Mar 10, 2026

Norma Irene Tonche, 40, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Pampa, after a brave four-year battle with liver cancer.

Norma Irene Tonche, de 40 años, falleció el martes 10 de marzo de 2026 en Pampa, tras una valiente batalla de cuatro años contra el cáncer de hígado.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, March 13, 2026, at St. Vincent...

Robert "Bob" Lewis Hines

Robert "Bob" Lewis Hines

Mar 9, 2026

Robert “Bob” Lewis Hines, 56, of Lefors gained his wings on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Services will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 16, 2026 at the Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Scott Brown, a family friend, officiating. Burial will follow at Alanreed Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral directors and Crematory.

Bob was born on November 9, 1969 in Odessa,...

Helen McGill

Helen McGill

Mar 9, 2026

Helen McGill, 77, of Pampa, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026 in Pampa.

Memorial services will be 10:00 AM Monday, March 16, 2026 at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Pastor Kyle Ohsfeldt, pastor of Grace Baptist Church, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

Helen was born July 2, 1948 in Pampa to McRoy...

Luella "Louie" Slatten

Luella "Louie" Slatten

Mar 7, 2026

Luella “Louie” Slatten, 74, of Lefors, passed away on Saturday. March 7, 2026 in Wheeler.

Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

Louie was born on July 5, 1951 in Eureka, Kansas to Joe and Laura Kerr. She was raised in Liberal, Kansas. Louie married the love of her life, Robert Slatten, on October 12, 1968...

Mary Lynn Flowers

Mary Lynn Flowers

Mar 6, 2026

Mary Lynn Flowers, 88, died Friday, March 6, 2026, at home in Amarillo with family at her side.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Roberts County Cemetery with Rev. Tom Stribling, retired Methodist minister, officiating. Burial and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory of Pampa.

Mary will be available...

Lanell Chandler Riggs

Lanell Chandler Riggs

Mar 6, 2026

Lanell Chandler Riggs, 96, of Pampa, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 in Pampa, Texas.

Services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Trinity Fellowship Church with Pastor Ronnie Goode and Pastor Mike Borger officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

The family will receive friends at the funeral...

Jim N. Stanley

Jim N. Stanley

Mar 4, 2026

Jim N. Stanley, 82, of Pampa, entered into his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 surrounded by his family.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Memory Gardens Mausoleum with Pastor Jim Sinyard, pastor at Carpenter’s Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

Jim was born on April...

Pat Kennedy

Pat Kennedy

Mar 1, 2026

Throughout her life, Pat Kennedy loved her family, all kinds of learning, teaching God’s word and ministering to women. Patricia Noel Reynolds Kennedy, 88, beloved wife and mother entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 1, 2026.

Services will be 10:00 AM on Friday, March 6, 2026 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Byron Williamson,...