Obituaries
Rita Jo Schrowangen
Jan 28, 2026
Rita Jo Schrowangen, age 90, was called home on January 28, 2026. She was born on March 10, 1935, in Lafayette, Indiana, to Marie (Kirsch) and Joseph VanDame.
Rita grew up in Lafayette, graduating from Jefferson High School in 1952, where she was a cheerleader. After graduation, she attended nursing school at Indiana University in Indianapolis before marrying the love of...
Emery Belle Peterson
Feb 23, 2026
Emery Belle Peterson was born on February 18th at 6:06 a.m., weighing 1 pound, 8 ounces. In her six short days on this earth, she touched countless lives and showed so many just how deeply love can go.
Emery was preceded in death by her grandmother, Lesa Irene Peterson; her great-grandmother, Grace Belle Sumpter; and her great-grandfather, James Levoice Sumpter, who...
Beverly Gifford
Feb 21, 2026
Beverly June Gifford, 84, was surrounded by her girls as she passed away in the early morning hours on Saturday, February 21, 2026 – on the birthday of her husband, Shelby. The family is arranging a private family memorial service.
Beverly was born July 12, 1941, in Vernon, to Luke and Christine Fennell. The oldest of three siblings, and the only...
Vivian Kay Klecker
Feb 20, 2026
Vivian Klecker, 71, passed away on February 20, 2026.
She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Vivian loved her family deeply and took great care of those around her. She was dependable, caring, and always willing to help when needed.
She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Linnie Bynum
Feb 19, 2026
Linnie Ann Bynum, 80, of Amarillo, TX, peacefully met her Lord and Savior on February 19, 2026. Funeral services will be held in the Llano Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 27, 2026. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 2:00 PM in the mausoleum, prior to services. Flowers can be sent to Cox-Rowley Funeral Home in Amarillo...
Wilma Marie Pershall
Feb 19, 2026
Wilma Marie was born on October 20, 1934 in Carter County, OK to JB “Harvey” and Vernia Carson. She graduated from High School at Velma, OK in 1952. She married her high school sweetheart, Ray Pershall on December 13, 1952 in Velma, Ok. They had celebrated 62 years of marriage together when he died in 2015.
Wilma worked as a bookkeeper/Office...
Loretta Fern Woodard
Feb 14, 2026
Loretta Fern Woodard, 89, of Amarillo passed away on February 14, 2026. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday February 21, 2026 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive, with Pastor Craig Albracht officiating. The family will be accepting friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday February 20, 2026 at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley...
Marilyn Joyce Williams
Feb 9, 2026
Marilyn Joyce Williams, 92, of Amarillo, Texas passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, in Amarillo. Marilyn was born on July 13, 1933, in Wichita, Kansas to Clyde and Dollie Carpenter.
Marilyn was a devoted wife, and a Iongtime member of Kingswood United Methodist Church. She was known for generously devoting her time in support of individuals with hearing disabilities.
Marilyn was preceded...
Jennifer Blackburn
Feb 8, 2026
Jennifer Blackburn of Amarillo, TX passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 at the age 71.
Jennifer was born to Matilda and Howard Card in 1954 in Newark, NJ. She was raised in Southern California where she went on to work as a stock broker and have her only daughter. She then moved to Texas in 1988 to raise her daughter closer...
David Binder
Feb 6, 2026
David Binder, 76, of Amarillo, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026. Services will be held at a later date in Ohio.
David was born April 8, 1949 in Lima, Ohio to William “Bill” and Marjorie Binder. He graduated from Lima Central Catholic School in 1967 and went on to proudly serve in the U.S. Navy in Pensacola, Florida on the...
Dale Bural
Feb 5, 2026
Dale Bural, 64, of Amarillo, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Celebration of Life Services will be 2:00 PM Monday, February 9, 2026 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive, with Pastor Glenn Switzer officiating.
Dale was born July 21, 1961 in Amarillo, Texas to Gene and Joan Bural. He graduated from Canyon High School and went to work...
Dianna Fields
Feb 5, 2026
Dianna Fields, 76, of Amarillo, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Memorial Services will be 2:00 PM Friday, February 13, 2026 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive.
Dianna was born on September 30, 1949 in Hereford, Texas to O.J. and Virginia Remling. The family moved to Amarillo in 1960, and Dianna graduated from Tascosa High School and attended...
Foy Lovvorn
Feb 3, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Foy Lovvorn, who left us on February 3, 2026, at the age of 90.
A memorial service will be held, 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109 with Randy Wilson officiating.
Foy was born on January 8, 1936, in Claytonville, TX, to...
Stephen Dale Hansen
Feb 2, 2026
Stephen Dale Hansen passed away on February 2, 2026 at the age of 70. He was born on November 5, 1955 in Estherville, Iowa to Barbara J. (Smith) and Dale E. Hansen.
Steve grew up on the farm in Armstrong, Iowa, graduating from Armstrong High School. He attended Iowa State University where he met his wife, Valerie, both members of the...
Christine Smart
Jan 29, 2026
Cecila Christine Smart aka “Tini”, age 69, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on January 29th, 2026 surrounded by family.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, February 2nd, 2026 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Dr. Funeral. Services will be held at Cox-Rowley on Tuesday February 3rd, 2026 at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Memorial...
Teresa Yule
Jan 28, 2026
Teresa had a large heart and was a devoted mother to many. She enjoyed taking care of her loved ones and shopping at top estate sales. She had an incomparable love for animals, which she instilled in those she cared for. Services will be private, and instead of flowers, she would have preferred and the family would appreciate it if...
Penney McKee
Jan 28, 2026
Penney Helen Hensley McKee passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, at the age of 75. She was born on February 22, 1950, and lived a life devoted to beauty, creativity, and love.
Penney had an artist's soul. Whether she was creating floral arrangements, working as a hairdresser, or simply surrounding herself with beautiful things, she had a gift for seeing...
Donna Ann Hansen
Jan 27, 2026
Donna Ann Hansen (Hogan) passed away on January 27, 2026.
Donna was born on June 22, 1955 and spent the majority of her life in Amarillo.
Donna spent the last 25 years assisting people with their Medicare supplement insurance, first in the office then as a licensed agent for almost 20 years. Donna was very proud of this work and loved helping...
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...
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