Lighthouse Funeral and Cremation Services

02/10/2026

Eleanor Sanchez, 79, of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. She was born in Embudo, New Mexico, on June 26, 1946.

A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, February 12, at 6:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Funeral Home, 3707 Wolflin Ave., Amarillo, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 13, at the same location.

A full obituary will be posted soon on our website:
https://lighthousefunerals.com/obituaries/eleanor-sanchez/

02/05/2026

02/02/2026

💛 One Less Burden for the People You Love 💛

Planning and paying for your funeral in advance isn’t about dwelling on the end —
it’s about protecting your family when they need it most.

When arrangements and financing are handled ahead of time, your loved ones are spared:
• Emotional stress during a difficult moment
• Unexpected financial pressure
• Urgent decisions made in grief
• Uncertainty about your wishes

Pre-planning allows you to:
✔ Lock in today’s prices
✔ Choose services that reflect your life and values
✔ Ensure your family isn’t left guessing
✔ Offer peace, clarity, and comfort

At Lighthouse Funeral Home, we believe planning ahead is an act of love — a quiet way of saying, “I’ve taken care of this for you.”

If 2026 is the year you focus on peace of mind and legacy, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

✨ Where Light Meets Legacy. ✨

01/31/2026

Ellen “Kay” Ardry, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on January 28, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born on July 31, 1939, in Borger, Texas, to John Edward Gilman and Lorine Weir Gilman.

Kay was pen pals with Ray Ardry, who was serving in the United States Army. They married on November 29, 1957, and shared 60 years of love. Kay and Ray settled in Dumas, Texas, where they raised their family.

She was a devoted follower of Christ. She was a member of Franklin Street Church of Christ and known for her unwavering faith and kindness. In her personal life, Kay found joy in cooking, crafting, taking walks, caring for her family, and sharing a good laugh. She always sacrificed her needs for those of her family.

Family and friends are invited to her graveside service on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Memorial Park Cemetery, 6969 E Interstate 40 Hwy, Amarillo, Texas 79118, with Mr. Spencer Blackwelder of the Franklin Street Church of Christ officiating. Services are under the direction of Lighthouse Funeral and Cremation Services.

Read full obituary and share memories on our website: https://lighthousefunerals.com/obituaries/ellen-kay-ardry/

01/28/2026

As we step into 2026, many families are focusing on what truly matters — clarity, preparedness, and caring for the ones they love.

Pre-arranged funeral plans are not about the end…
They’re about relief, dignity, and love.

By planning ahead, you:
• Protect your family from difficult decisions
• Lock in today’s prices
• Ensure your wishes are honored
• Give your loved ones peace during a hard moment

At Lighthouse Funeral Home, we believe planning ahead is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give — a guiding light for your family when they need it most.

📅 Start the new year with confidence.
📞 We’re here to help — with compassion, transparency, and care.

Where Light Meets Legacy.

01/28/2026

Richard (Rick) Morell was born on November 3, 1969, in Ohio, to Judith Lee and Donald Richard Morell. He joined the Army in April 1997 and served as a baker until June 1998. Rick left this world to be with the Lord on December 18, 2025.

Rick met Rebecca Lynn Anderson in 2012; they were married on December 31, 2013. Becki was the love of Rick’s life. While they were together, they created a blended family. Rick spoke often of his two sons and how much he loved them, though he did not elaborate much. They had lost touch many years before he met Becki. He loved his bonus children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They were the light and joy of his life.

Rick and Becki lived together with their fur babies, whom they loved dearly. Rick had a service dog, Oreo, trained by Train A Dog Save A Warrior. While training Oreo, they also trained Angel together. Oreo and Angel were by Rick’s side from the time they got them until the day he was taken to the hospital.

Read full obituary and share memories on our website:
https://lighthousefunerals.com/obituaries/richard-rick-morell/

01/21/2026

Gloria Sharron Henson passed away on January 20, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 23, 1954, in Gadsden, Alabama, to parents Bertha Arlene Vaughn and Robert Vaughn, the second-oldest of their family of six.

Sharron became a mother in 1971, giving birth to her daughter, Melinda, and in 1973 to her son, John. She loved both dearly and did her best to support them through hardships.
Sharron married Noah Jerry Henson in 1991, whom she cherished until his passing.

She cared for her mom until her mom passed, then moved to Amarillo, Texas, to live with her daughter and her family.

Sharron often enjoyed tarot card readings and other spiritual practices, such as astrology and numerology. If she wasn’t doing spiritual readings, you could find her deep in a romance novel. Later in life, she cherished time with her children and grandchildren and helped her daughter cook for the family. Sharron also enjoyed TV shows and movies, particularly with her loved ones.

Read full obituary and share memories on our website:
https://lighthousefunerals.com/obituaries/gloria-sharron-henson/

01/21/2026

Nathan James Rogers was born in Rochester, New York, on September 11, 1978. He passed away on January 7, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas.

He was a son, a brother, a father, an uncle, and a friend. He is gone far too soon. Everyone will miss him. He is now with his loving Saviour, Jesus, in heaven.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald James Rogers. He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Regina Rogers; his children Jesse James and Rocco Aaron Rogers; his siblings David Brent Rogers, Regina Nell Frank (Mike), and Nicole Marie DeJesus (José). He is also survived by his nephews and nieces, Benjamin, Chloe, and Leah Frank, Hannah Hall, and Kaleb DeJesus.

Read full obituary and share memories on our website:
https://lighthousefunerals.com/obituaries/nathan-james-rogers/

01/21/2026

Alice Catherine “Cathy” Taylor, 76, of Amarillo, passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her family, on January 17, 2026, after a brief hospice stay. Born October 25, 1949, to Virgie and Clyde Pankey in Pecos, Texas, Cathy graduated from Pecos High School and went on to study English at Alpine College.

After a brief marriage with Andrew Clair Burkhart, she later met her lifelong partner and love of her life, Steve Taylor, in Clovis, NM. They married on May 9, 1977, moving to Hereford, Texas, where they raised their beautifully blended family.

Cathy was known for her expert sewing skills. She made all her girls’ clothing for years and sold men’s western shirts as well to help support her growing family.

Read full obituary and share memories on our website:
https://lighthousefunerals.com/obituaries/alice-catherine-cathy-taylor/

01/16/2026

Helen Summers Jackson passed peacefully on January 14, 2026, at 11:00 am. She was born January 24, 1933, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to CS and Dollie Summers.

She graduated from Dickson High School and attended college on a basketball scholarship at Oklahoma State University. Helen married Thomas Jackson on her 18th birthday in 1951. They had four children and adopted two children. They were married for 34 years until he passed away in March of 1985, and she never remarried.

Most of her working career was as a comptroller. At the age of 60, she returned to college and obtained her irrigation license. The rest of her working career was at Love and Son Nursery until she retired at the age of 88.

She enjoyed bowling for most of her adult life, attending several national and state tournaments. She always managed to win enough money to pay for her trips.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 19, at Lighthouse Funeral Home, 3707 Wolflin Ave., Amarillo, Texas.

Read full obituary and share memories on our website:
https://lighthousefunerals.com/obituaries/helen-summers-jackson/

01/14/2026

Congratulations to our local Tevae Shoels!

A former Tascosa High School student is making Panhandle history, now starring on Broadway. Tevae Shoels recently made his debut in Disney’s Aladdin, bringing his Amarillo roots to one of the bigge…