Obituaries
Jeff "J.B." Brantner
Dec 26, 2025
Jeffrey Irvin Brantner passed away peacefully and went to be with our Lord and Savior on December 26, 2025 in Amarillo, Texas after a sudden illness. Celebration of Life services will be 2:00 PM January 12, 2026 at Cox-Rowley Funeral home, 4180 Canyon Dr.
Jeff was born June 10, 1953 to Casey and Margie Brantner. He grew up on a farm...
Rouena Montgomery
Jan 8, 2026
Rouena Fern Montgomery, 94, of Amarillo, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The family will host a celebration of life gathering on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.
Rouena was born on January 22, 1931, in Amarillo to Alvie and Elsie Burdine. She attended...
Benny Williams
Jan 6, 2026
Benny Williams, 77, of Amarillo, passed away on January 6, 2026. A graveside service to honor Benny's life will take place on January 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Llano Cemetery Mausoleum in Amarillo, with Pastor Dan Stewart officiating.
Born on December 20, 1948, in Brownwood, Texas, Benny touched many lives throughout his time on Earth with his selflessness, his...
Ernestine Pratt
Dec 30, 2025
Ernestine Pratt, 95, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday December 30, 2025. Graveside Services will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 6969 E Interstate 40 Hwy. The family will receive family and friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Friday, January 2, 2026 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas.
Ernestine was born on...
Rick Lovett
Dec 26, 2025
Rick Lovett, 66, of Amarillo, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025. Memorial services will be 10:00 AM Friday, January 2, 2026 at Hillside Christian Church – NW Campus, 600 Tascosa Rd. with Pastor Chris Condit officiating.
Rick was born November 20, 1959 in Amarillo, Texas to Leroy and Dixie Lovett. He made welding his career and was an extremely talented...
Peggy Fallin Dennis
Dec 24, 2025
Peggy Fallin Dennis, 89, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Masonic Cemetery in Seymour, Texas, with Sidney Fallin officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Friday, January 2, 2026, at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive in Amarillo.
Peggy was born July 10,...
Peggy "Mimi" Muriel Vandagriff
Dec 22, 2025
Peggy Muriel Vandagriff, age 89, of Amarillo, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 22, 2025. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Saturday December 27, 2025 at the Church at Quail Creek, 801 Tascosa Road, with Pastor Dale Moreland officiating following with a burial at Llano Cemetery. The family will be accepting...
Marilyn "Matney" Seven
Dec 17, 2025
Marilyn Seven, of New York City and formerly of Amarillo, Texas, died peacefully at home in Kingston, New York on December 17, 2025. Born Marilyn Matney in Borger, Texas, she changed her name to Seven in honor of her birth date, 7/7/’37. The daughter of Roy Matney and Irma Taliaferro Matney, she grew up in Amarillo, deeply rooted in the...
Dorothy Louise Derrick
Dec 11, 2025
Dorothy Louise Derrick passed away on December 11, 2025. Celebration of Life Services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Thursday January 8, 2026 at Power Church, 1344 SE 10th, with Pastor Manny De Los Santos and Pastor Tommy Ray officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.
Dorothy Louise Derrick was born July 14, 1947 to her loving parents Lola...
Billy "Clauddell" Wright
Dec 10, 2025
Billy “Clauddell” Wright, age 92, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Clauddell was born on October 10, 1933, in Amarillo, Texas, to the late Claude and Grace Wright. He
graduated from Amarillo High School in 1952 and went on to attend Oklahoma State University, where
he was a member of two NCAA National Championship wrestling teams and earned a degree in
mechanical...
Mike Rodgers
Dec 9, 2025
Michael (Mike/PawPaw/PawPawl) Rodgers, 80, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday, December 09, 2025. Fulfilling his desire, no services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.
Mike was born on May 06, 1945 in Amarillo to Tren and Lahoma Rodgers. He grew up in Cactus and loved being referred to as one of the “Cactus...
Kadence Skout Friemel
Dec 5, 2025
Kadence Skout Friemel, 18, of Amarillo, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, December 5, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas, surrounded by her family and an army of friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Messiah’s House Church, 6901 Bell St. with Chaplain Raquela Price officiating. The family will...
Sandy "Sam" Richardson
Dec 4, 2025
Sandy “Sam” Richardson, of Ft. Worth, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Llano East Cemetery, with Doug Richardson officiating.
Sam was born in Shamrock, Texas to Stanley and Lois Richardson. He graduated from Wheeler High School and attended West Texas State University.
Sam worked as a travel agent for many...
James "Skip" Fonte
Dec 2, 2025
Mr. James D. “Skip” Fonte, 78, of Amarillo, Texas, entered the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, on what would’ve been Skip’s 79th birthday, at Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, Texas. Arrangements are under...
Richard Anthony Podzemny
Dec 2, 2025
Richard “Pod” Podzemny, 74, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on December 2, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109, with Jody Meason officiating.
Richard was born on August 22, 1951 in Canyon, Texas to Edgar and Dorothy Podzemny. He graduated from Canyon...
Brian Joseph Smith
Dec 1, 2025
Brian Joseph Smith, 55, of Amarillo, passed away December 1, 2025.
The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life for Brian, 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 8, 2025 at Oasis Southwest Baptist Church, 8201 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas.
Brian was born on January 11, 1970, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His family later moved to Seattle, Washington, where he grew up and spent most...
Pamela Jean "Pam" Jones
Nov 24, 2025
Pamela Jean “Pam” Jones, 79, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. Celebration of Life Services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Paramount Baptist Church, 3801 S. Western St., with Pastor Victor Miller officiating. Private family graveside will be at Llano Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00...
Frank Garrett
Nov 23, 2025
Frank Garrett, 73, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Celebration of Life Services will be 10:00 AM Monday, December 1, 2025 at Hillside Christian Church, 6100 S. Soncy Rd. with Chris Condit officiating. Following the service, the family invites you to stay for visiting and refreshments.
Frank was born April 22, 1952 in Amarillo, Texas to Harold and...
Frances Richardson
Nov 23, 2025
Frances Richardson, 90, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Central Church of Christ, 1401 S. Madison St. in the chapel.
Frances was born June 16, 1935 in Nowata, Oklahoma to Wilbert and Elsie Babb. She graduated from Pampa High School and went on to attend Oklahoma Panhandle...
Manuel Pacheco Jr.
Nov 21, 2025
Manuel Pacheco Jr, 80, of Amarillo, TX, passed away on November 21st, 2025.
A Rosary and viewing will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, November 25th at Cox Rowley Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 26th, at St Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Gabriel Garcia officiating. Burial will follow at St Anthony’s Cemetery...
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