Obituaries
Kim Jesse
Jan 11, 2026
Kim Jesse, 63, Amarillo, TX passed away on January 11, 2026, after a long battle with an autoimmune disease. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home on January 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Kim was born on April 22, 1962, to Larry and Johnnie Jesse in Amarillo. She was a lifetime resident of Amarillo and retired...
John Wayne "Duke" Judkins
Jan 26, 2026
John Wayne “Duke” Judkins, 50, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. Celebration of Life Services will be 2:00 PM Friday, January 30, 2026 at Life Church, 8600 Canyon Drive.
Duke was born August 23, 1975 in Amarillo, Texas to Wayne and Pat Judkins. He graduated from Tascosa High School in 1993. Duke made his career in the field...
James Travis "Jim" Colwell
Jan 25, 2026
James Travis “Jim” Colwell, 75, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive. Burial will be at Llano Cemetery.
Jim was born January 20, 1951 in Amarillo, Texas to Price and Olga Colwell. He graduated from Tascosa High School in 1969. He...
Andrew Oberg Veneklasen
Jan 24, 2026
Andrew Oberg Veneklasen passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones, on January 24, 2026. He was 36 years old.
Andrew was born on April 29, 1989, in Amarillo, Texas, and spent his childhood exploring the canyons near his home. Those early years were filled with adventure – hiking deer trails, catching garter snakes, horned toads, box turtles, and...
Don Martin
Jan 24, 2026
Lewis Don Martin, 86, of Amarillo, passed away on January 24, 2026. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Friday, January 30, 2026, at Llano Cemetery Mausoleum. Don will be available for viewing at the funeral home from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.
Don was born on July 17,...
Yvonne Bittick
Jan 21, 2026
Mary “Yvonne” Bittick of Amarillo went to be with our Lord on, 01/21/26. Services will be at 2:00 pm on 01/27/26 at Washington Avenue Christian Church at 3800 S. Washington St. Amarillo, TX 79110 with the Reverend Jim Shelburne officiating. Funeral arrangement will be with Cox Funeral Home 4180 Canyon Dr. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery.
Yvonne was born on...
Saúl H. Estrada
Jan 20, 2026
Saúl H. Estrada, de 50 años, de Amarillo, falleció el 20 de enero de 2026, rodeado de su familia. Los servicios funerarios se llevarán a cabo a las 2:00 p.m. el viernes 23 de enero de 2026 en Trinity Fellowship Español, ubicada en 5000 Hollywood Road, con el Pastor Iván Moncayo oficiando. La familia recibirá a amigos el jueves 22...
Darla Sperry
Jan 17, 2026
Darla Sperry, 53, of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, January 22, 2026, at The Loft Church, 4400 S. George Street, with Pastor Joe Tindall officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Arrangements under the direction of Cox-Rowley...
Pamela Green
Jan 17, 2026
Pamela Green, 77, of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Celebration of Life Services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive.
Pam was born September 14, 1948 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Charlie and Estella Noe. She grew up in the Pampa area. Pam was active in Clean Pampa, keeping...
Barbara Miller
Jan 16, 2026
Barbara Ann Miller, 81, of Amarillo, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. No services are scheduled at this time.
Barbara was born November 22, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio to Leonard and Betty Wiemers. She moved with her family, landing in Las Cruces, New Mexico where she met the love of her life, Howard Miller. He proposed six weeks after they...
Gilbert W. Bentley Jr.
Jan 13, 2026
Memorial services for Gilbert W. Bentley Jr., 74, of Portales will be held at 1:00 PM, Sat., Feb 7, 2026, at the First Baptist Church in Portales, NM with Rev. Blake Bentley officiating. Mason Bentley, Thatcher Bentley, Orion Bentley, Judah Bentley, Dr. Steven Gamble and John Birdsong have been named as honorary pallbearers.
Gilbert W. Bentley Jr. was born June 12,...
Carolyn Gail Miller
Jan 13, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn Gail Miller, who left us peacefully on January 13, 2026. Carolyn was born on May 31, 1940, in Memphis, Texas, to O.B. and Lucille Hoover. She graduated from Esteline High School, where she graduated as the Valedictorian, was a cheerleader and played basketball. She went on to attend...
Mac Gafford
Jan 9, 2026
Billy Mac Gafford, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026. Services are scheduled for Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:00 pm at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, which will include a memorial service for Sandra Gafford, who passed May 23, 2024.
Billy Mac, known as Mac, was born in Dimmitt, Texas on February 16, 1938 to Billie and Marjorie Gafford. He...
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...
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...
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...
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