Barbara Jane Lyles, 81, was born April 3, 1939, to Henry and Ollie Rhone in Pasadena, California. In her early years, she was a known daddy’s girl who loved playing with family animals. She grew up and married her sweetheart, Sammy Lyles, on October 28, 1955, and was a devoted wife and homemaker. Together, they surpassed the milestone of their 60th anniversary (the year of the diamond) to reach 64 years of marriage. She was an active member of Grace Communion International Church. She...

Inez Madril Tafoya, 73, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020. Funeral services will be 3:30 PM Tuesday at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive, with Pastor Spike Maldonado of New Life Church officiating.  Inez was born December 17, 1946 in Duran, New Mexico to Santiago and Nora Madril. She grew up in Roswell, New Mexico. She married Joe C. Tafoya on February 15, 1965. They shared 40 years together until his death in 2005. Inez dedicated her life to caring for...

Thomas Allen Schaefer Sr., age 80, formerly of Brook Park, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on June 26th, 2020. Dear father of Thomas Jr. (Lisa), Donald, James, Ellen (Randy), Raymond (Ebbe), and Kenneth. Loving grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 5. Uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Tom was preceded in death by his wife, parents, 6 brothers, and 4 sisters. Following his retirement from Finast Foods, Tom moved to Texas, to enjoy the warmer climate and be...

Margaret J. Warrender Banister, 74, of Amarillo died Thursday, June 25, 2020. Memorial services will be 3:00 PM Friday at Coulter Road Baptist Church, 4108 Coulter St. with Rev. Glenn McCathern and Rev. Glenn Switzer officiating. Graveside inurnment will be 11:00 AM in Floyd New, Mexico Saturday, July 11, 2020. Margaret was born April 1, 1946, in Putnam, Connecticut to Raymond and Loreen Warrender. She grew up in Danielson, Connecticut, and moved to New Mexico in 1971, after going to visit...

Julian Castillo, Jr. of Amarillo, Texas passed away on Tuesday, June 23 at the age of 69. Julian died peacefully at home with his beloved family and fur babies by his side. Memorial services will be 10:00 am Saturday at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive with Minister Jeff Procter, of 6th St. Church of Christ in Friona officiating. Julian was born on November 13, 1950, in San Benito, Texas. He graduated from Tascosa High School in 1970 and attended Amarillo College pursuing...

Patrick Alan Riley, 69, of Amarillo, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. Patrick was born July 22, 1950, to Bartow and Wanda Riley in Wheeler. He attended high school in Olton and would later obtain his license as an Electronic Technician. He married his wife Karen in August 1988, and they would have celebrated 32 years of marriage this year. Patrick worked for Smith and Sons...

Mary Frances Beard, 69, of Amarillo, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. Mary was born February 20, 1951, to Raymond and Erma Blum in Freeport, Illinois. She graduated from Aquin High School in 1969. She moved to Amarillo in 1973, and has made this her home since. Mary was an avid crossword puzzler and enjoyed her cats and dogs. She spent her free time playing cards with...

Ethan Forrest Hicks, 28, of Amarillo, passed away June 19, 2020. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Today's Memories, 16000 S. Georgia. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. Ethan was born on July 31, 1991, in Amarillo and was a graduate of Tascosa High School. Ethan had many hobbies and put every ounce of energy into what he did. He was employed with the City of Amarillo for 10 years, working as the Animal Cruelty...

  Fern Anderwald, 101, of Groom, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. Memorial services will be 10:00 AM Saturday at First Baptist Church in Groom with Pastor Andy Dietz officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. Fern was born November 3, 1918, to William and Annette Knutson in Shamrock. Fern was an avid reader, and remained family focused throughout her life, She was dedicated to her home,...

Helen B. Cruz, 85, of Amarillo, died Sunday, June 14, 2020. No services are scheduled at this time. Helen was born March 22, 1935 in Clayton, New Mexico to Jose and Estella Blan. She attended Clayton High School. She married Ernest Cruz, and they were married 56 years until he passed away in 2010. Helen moved to Amarillo in 1996. She was a Jehovah’s Witness, and was a member of the Pleasant Valley Congregation. She worked for Downtown Women’s Center for several years. In her...