Obituaries

William Donald "Billy Don" Hiner

William Donald "Billy Don" Hiner

October 25, 2026

William Donald “Billy Don” Hiner, of Amarillo, Texas, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on October 25, 2026 surrounded by loved ones and cared for by the compassionate teams at GoodLife Assisted Living and BSA Hospice. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Thursday October 29, 2026 at Hillside Christian Church – Northwest Campus located at 600 Tascosa Road...

Sherry Plummer

Sherry Plummer

October 25, 2026

Sherry Plummer, 76, of Lubbock, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Amarillo, Texas. Celebration of Life Services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Washington Ave. Christian Church, 3800 S. Washington St. in Amarillo. 

Sherry was born August 26, 1950 and was adopted by her loving parents, S. J. “Jack” and Clarice McCandless. She was an only...

Zada Frances Sharp

Zada Frances Sharp

October 19, 2026

Zada Mears Sharp, 101, formerly of Vega, Wildorado, and Bushland, Texas, passed away on October 19, 2026, at Oak Tree Assisted Living in New Braunfels, Texas.

Zada was born on April 18, 1925, in Littlefield, Texas. In 1941, she moved to Vega in Oldham County with her parents, Tom and Pearl Mears, her twin sister, Ada, and her brother, T.J. She graduated from Vega...

Tye "T.J." Justin Maddox

Tye "T.J." Justin Maddox

October 17, 2026

Tye Justin “TJ” Maddox, 47, of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Arena of Life Church, 8827 S. Washington St. Burial to follow will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Friday, October 23, 2026 at Arena of Life...

Marty Lovelady

Marty Lovelady

October 17, 2026

Marty Lovelady, 75, of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026. No services are scheduled at this time.

Marty was born August 28, 1951 in Borger, Texas to Mary and George Nigh, Sr. The family moved to Amarillo when Marty was a teenager. She graduated from Palo Duro High School. Marty spent her career as a bookkeeper, starting out at...

Donald Stratton

Donald Stratton

October 15, 2026

Donald Stratton, 85, of Amarillo, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. 

Don was born November 16, 1940 in Amarillo, Texas to Cecil and Willie Marie Stratton. He grew up in Amarillo and has lived here all of his life. In his early years, he worked in the roofing business alongside his...

Mary Holman

Mary Holman

October 14, 2026

Mary Holman, 85, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery. 

Mary was born February 19, 1941 in Elyria, Ohio to George and Marie Johnston. She grew up with a brother...

Bruce E. Lagerquist

Bruce E. Lagerquist

October 12, 2026

Bruce E. Lagerquist, 76, of Amarillo, died peacefully in his sleep in the early morning of Monday, October 12, 2026. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, October 24, 2026 at LifePoint Fellowship, 7601 Canyon Drive, with Pastor Caleb Pearson officiating. Interment will be at the Texas State Veteran’s Cemetery in Abilene, Texas.

Bruce was born on...

Phoebe Ruth Gervasi

Phoebe Ruth Gervasi

October 12, 2026

Phoebe Ruth Gervasi, 103, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026. No services are scheduled at this time. Burial will take place at Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Baltimore, Maryland.

Phoebe was born February 7, 1923 in Baltimore, Maryland to James and Ella Coomes. She was the seventh child in a family of 13 children. She married the love...

Rita Marie Eakes

Rita Marie Eakes

October 11, 2026

Rita Marie Reed Eakes, 83, died on Sunday October 11, 2026 after a valiant battle with multiple myeloma. Services will be held at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. Viewing is Thursday October 15 from 5-7pm. The funeral service will be October 16 at 2:00pm. 

Rita was welcomed into this world on April 5, 1943 by Harold and Dorothy Reed. She grew up in...

Jerry Glenn Fritts

Jerry Glenn Fritts

October 11, 2026

Jerry Glenn Fritts 

June 6, 1951 – Oct 11, 2026 

Celebrating a Life of Faith, Love, and Laughter.

 Jerry Glenn Fritts, 75, was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, pastor, a talented craftsman, and a cherished friend to many. 

Jerry never met a stranger, and if he did, they weren’t strangers for long. A natural storyteller with...

Nathan Andrew Bussey

Nathan Andrew Bussey

September 30, 2026

Nathan Andrew Bussey was born June 20, 2008 in Amarillo Texas to Loren Bussey and Lindsey Bussey (Cranmer). He was called home on September 30, 2026.

Nathan was a proud graduate of Randall High School, Class of 2026. He was a kind, curious, and creative young man who brought his own unique energy and personality to everything he did. 

Nathan loved music and enjoyed playing the...

John Lee Brooks

John Lee Brooks

September 29, 2026

John Lee Brooks, 61, of Amarillo passed on Tuesday Sept 29, 2026. A family and friends gathering will be held Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 14785 MacArthur Trail in the Waterscape building behind the residence. This will be come and go from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Life began for John on Halloween 1964 in Amarillo, Texas. He was a curious boy, always interested in how...

J.R. Johnson

J.R. Johnson

September 28, 2026

J.R. Johnson, 98, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, October 3, 2026 at St. Matthew Methodist Church, 1631 S. Roberts St. with Rev. Manny Burgos officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Friday at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon...

Robert Dan Renegar

Robert Dan Renegar

September 17, 2026

Robert Dan Renegar, 88, of Amarillo, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive. 

Robert was born February 11, 1938 in Fort Worth, Texas to Robert C. and Mina Renegar. He graduated from high school in Fort Worth and went to work for Burlington...

Richard Nolen

Richard Nolen

September 15, 2026

Richard Wayne Nolen, 65, passed away September 15, 2026 after a brief illness at ADVO Assisted Living in Amarillo, Texas.

Graveside Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2026 at West Park Cemetery, 800 Bradley Street, Hereford, Texas 79045 with Emily Simmons officiating. A visitation will be held Thursday, September 17, 2026 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home,...

Debra Jean Maserang

Debra Jean Maserang

September 11, 2026

Debra Jean Maserang (Fulcher) passed away on September 11, 2026. A Celebration of Life Service will be held October 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Meridan Apartments, 2201 SW 6th St. Amarillo, TX. 

Debie was born in Enid, Ok while her parents were vacationing. Raised in Texas. Debie took great pride in being a Texan.

The first years of her life were...

Don Wesley Lakey

Don Wesley Lakey

September 11, 2026

Don Wesley Lakey, born February 13, 1962, in Salina, Kansas, passed away in Amarillo, Texas on September 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and the faith that guided his life. A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Trinity Fellowship Church, 5000 Hollywood Road, in the Student Ministry Building with Pastor Garvin...

Major Davon Coleman-Davis

Major Davon Coleman-Davis

September 10, 2026

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of baby boy Major Coleman-Davis, who entered into eternal rest on September 10, 2026. Though his time on earth was brief, he brought immeasurable love and light into the hearts of his family, leaving behind a profound and lasting imprint. Major is the cherished and beloved son of Desarai Coleman and Brodrick Davis....

Rita Carlile

Rita Carlile

September 4, 2026

Rita Joyce Carlile, 84, of Amarillo, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Friday, September 4, 2026, surrounded by love and a lifetime of cherished memories. She leaves behind a family who will carry her love and memory in their hearts forever. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Faith SW...