Lighthouse Funeral and Cremation Services

10/12/2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jeannette Elaine Shafer. Jeannette was born on October 1, 1967, in Amarillo, Texas and was called home to the Lord, unexpectedly on September 27, 2025.

Jeannette graduated from Tascosa High School in 1985. She spent most of her working years with children. She was a daycare baker for many years, where she made all meals from scratch daily, and then went on to be a daycare teacher. When she was no longer able to work at the daycare, she continued to take care of several children at home.

A celebration of life will be Saturday October 18th at 2:00 p.m. at Rockwell Road Baptist Church. Please wear blue or bright colors in honor of Jeannette.

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10/09/2025

Todd Loran Perkins, 63, of Amarillo, passed away on October 6, 2025. He was born in Clinton, Oklahoma on September 22, 1962, to Fred McCray and Mary Evelyn Jones.

The family will receive visitors from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Lighthouse Funeral Home, 3707 Wolflin Ave. Funeral Services with Military Honors will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the same location. Interment will be held on October 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Ft. Sill National Cemetery.

A full obituary will be posted soon on our website:
https://lighthousefunerals.com/obituaries/todd-loran-perkins/

10/08/2025

Glenda Beth Lee, lovingly known as Beth, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 6, 2025. She was 75 years old.

Beth was born on April 29, 1950, in Canyon, Texas, to Ellen Marie Nelson and William Harlace Nelson. She grew up in the Texas Panhandle and attended River Road Schools, later proudly earning her GED through Amarillo College — a reflection of her determination and lifelong commitment to growth.

A viewing will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Funeral Home, 3707 Wolflin Ave., Amarillo, Texas.

Funeral services will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 555 E. Hastings Ave., Amarillo, with a graveside service to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 6969 East Interstate 40, Amarillo, Texas.

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10/07/2025

Billy (William) Frederick Gadberry, Jr. was born on October 28, 1948, to Alice and Bill Gadberry, Sr. in Seattle Washington. Billy passed away on August 11, 2025, in Amarillo Texas.

Billy grew up in Seattle Washington and graduated from Franklin high school class of 1966. Billy enjoyed baseball and football, playing for the Franklin Quakers.

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10/04/2025

10/03/2025

Veteran's, please join us for breakfast on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 8:00-10:30 a.m. Let us "serve you" as a very small token of your service to our Country. RSVP at 806-418-6509.

10/02/2025

✨This , we celebrate our members - the only Spanish speaking female funeral director in Amarillo, long-time community volunteer and mentor of great hospitality. Garcia with Lighthouse Funeral and Cremation Services shares her Hispanic traditions!

Her work is a reflection of Hispanic Hospitality - making everyone feel welcomed ✨

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10/02/2025

Paluku Valantin, 57, of Amarillo, passed away on September 2025. He was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo on January 1, 1968.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Morisi Mulindangabu and Elizabeti Furaha and is survived by his sons, Birindwa Paluku, and Bita Valantin.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Lighthouse Funeral Home, 3707 Wolflin Ave. Interment will follow at Llano Cemetery East, (Corner of Arthur and 34th Street.)

Paluku Valantin, 57, kutoka Amarillo, alifariki Septemba 2025. Alizaliwa Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Kongo Januari 1, 1968.

Alitangulia wafuasi wake kwa kifo wazazi wake, Morisi Mulindangabu na Elizabeti Furaha, na anaachwa na wanawe, Birindwa Paluku, na Bita Valantin.

Huduma itafanyika saa 10:30 asubuhi Jumamosi, Oktoba 4, 2025, katika Lighthouse Funeral Home, 3707 Wolflin Ave. Mazishi yatafuata katika Makaburi ya Llano Mashariki, (Kona ya Arthur na 34th Street.)

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09/27/2025

Geneva Wright, 72, of Amarillo, Texas passed away peacefully September 10, 2025. She was born on June 28, 1953, in Wellington, Texas to Finis and Tommie (Lentz) Dobbins. She was the baby of three Robert, Juanita and Geneva.

Geneva lived in Amarillo all her life, she owned and operated a restaurant for years and later worked in retail until she retired. Geneva lived life her own way and was very free- spirited and not materialistic. She will be missed dearly and loved always.

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09/27/2025

Christopher Yeazell, 67, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on September 22, 2025. He was born May 27, 1958.

Chris spent most of his life as a semi-truck driver, a job that reflected his hard-working and independent spirit. He loved fishing and going to the casinos. In retirement, he proudly served as President of the Resident Council at Georgia Manor Nursing Home.

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09/21/2025

Kenneth Leon Brown, 70, of Amarillo, passed away on September 19, 2025. He was born in Amarillo on November 16, 1954, to Millard and Mateel (O’Dell) Brown.

Memorial Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 63 Hunsley Road, Canyon Texas. He will be buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Amarillo, Texas.

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