Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory

05/28/2026

Proud to serve and help care for the families in our community.

05/27/2026

Clarence "Bud" Hess

Clarence “Bud” Hess, 76, of Lefors, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026 in Amarillo. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at the Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Pastor Matthew Honeycutt, pastor at the First Baptist Church of Lefors, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory. Bud will be available for viewing on Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 1:00 to 8:00 PM and Monday, June 1, 2026...

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05/27/2026

Lynn Ray

Lynn Ray, 82, of Pampa, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in Amarillo. Services will be 10:00 AM Friday, May 29, 2026 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Byron Williamson, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 6:00-7:30 PM. Lynn was born September 27, 1943 in Clayton, New Mexico to Joe...

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05/27/2026

Benton Rogers

Benton Monroe Rogers, Jr., 82, of Pampa went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 25, 2026 in Amarillo. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Fairview Cemetery with Rod Crow officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 6:00-7:30 PM. Benton was born March 23, 1944 in Vernon to Benton Monroe and Juanita...

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05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember the heroes who gave everything—and the families who carry their legacy forward. It is our privilege to help honor those who served.

05/23/2026

We are proud of you graduates!

05/22/2026

Nick Thomas

Nick Thomas, 79, of Canadian, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in Amarillo. Graveside services will 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Wash*ta Cemetery with Pastor Donald Hill, pastor of The River Ministries, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian. Nick was born on March 9, 1947 in Madill, Oklahoma to Cleve and Imogene Thomas. He graduated from Madill High School in 1965. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in...

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05/21/2026

From planning a meaningful tribute…
to hosting a reception where stories are shared…
to simply providing space for family to be together…

We’re here to support you every step of the way.

05/21/2026

Peggy Sue Richey

Peggy Sue Richey, 83, of Pampa, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, with her family by her side. Celebration of life service will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with her nephew, Pastor Johnny Widener, of New Beginnings Baptist Church of Dumas, 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 – 6:00 PM on Sunday, at the...

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05/20/2026

John Otto Steed II

John Otto Steed II, 77, of Amarillo, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Amarillo. Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with retired pastor Darrell Bonjour, and Scott Tankersley, minister of the Amarillo Deaf Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory. John was born on March 22, 1949, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Betty and John Steed....

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05/18/2026

Vicki B. Hathaway

Vicki B. Hathaway, 65, of Lefors, passed away on May 15, 2026, in Lefors. Services are pending with Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory. Vicki was born on October 1, 1960, in Pampa, to James and Mary Hathaway. She grew up and graduated from Pampa. After high school, she would start her family, having her two sons, Willie and Dante. Later, she would meet her future companion for life, David Boyd in 1989. They would move to Lefors in the late...

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