Obituaries

Viola  Jean Parker

Viola Jean Parker

Jun 14, 2014

Viola was born on March 20, 1953 in Greenfield, MA to Edward and Beatrice Powers. She worked as a home health care provider for many years in Amarillo. Viola was a loving mother and grandmother to her family. She was a talented craft maker, making jewelry, ceramics, clothing and other artistic crafts. She also loved being outdoors and was especially...

David  James Velasquez

David James Velasquez

Jun 14, 2014

David was born on March 4, 1976 in Huntingdon, England to David Velasquez, Sr. and Elizabeth Halbert. He moved to Amarillo with his family in 1984, where he attended schools. He enjoyed doing outdoors activities. He especially enjoyed fishing trips and going to Palo Duro Canyon. Most of all, David loved his family and friends. He enjoyed the barbeques and...

Roger  Allen Martin

Roger Allen Martin

Jun 13, 2014

Roger Allen Martin, 51, of Amarillo passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014 Roger was born in Midland, Texas on October 23, 1962. He moved to Amarillo as a small child with his family. He was known for his caring personality and would do anything to help a person in need. He loved to volunteer and work for his church,...

Donald  C. Salter

Donald C. Salter

Jun 6, 2014

Donald Calvin Salter was born December 23rd in Hartford, Connecticut to Horace and Edith Christian Wickett Salter. Memorial services will be held on Thursday at 10:00 am at St Paul's Methodist Church, Amarillo, Texas. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Cox Funeral Home. Dad always wanted to fly, at a young age and unbeknownst to his parents, he began...

Jennie Darlynn Harwell Soria

Jennie Darlynn Harwell Soria

Jun 4, 2014

Jennie was born August 2, 1956, in Dallas, to Maxine and Curtis Harwell. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She is preceded in death by her father, Curtis Harwell, and a son, Johnny Gonzales. She is survived by: mother and step father: Maxine and Arnold White of Amarillo; son: Chris Gonzales of California; 4 grandchildren:...

Wynona Day

Wynona Day

Jun 4, 2014

Wynona was born November 1, 1942 in Amarillo to James and Ruby Craghead. She was an instructor at the Northwest Texas Hospital School of Nursing for several years and will be missed by those closest to her. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by; 2 sisters: Carol Pipes and husband Bill of Crozier, VA, Jan...

Bridget  Renee Rankins-Hare

Bridget Renee Rankins-Hare

Jun 2, 2014

Bridget was born on September 17, 1969 in Amarillo to Gary and Linda Rankins. She was raised in Amarillo and graduated from Tascosa High School in 1987. She then went on to receive her Associate's Degree in Business from Amarillo College. Bridget married Mike Hare on July 5, 2003 in Amarillo. She devoted her life to loving and caring for...

Mary Margaret Davis Brunton Donelson

Mary Margaret Davis Brunton Donelson

Jun 1, 2014

Mary began her life on April 3, 1923 in Guymon, OK, the second daughter of Opal and Carl Davis. She, her three siblings, and their mother were products of the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, and World War II, but except for their father's early demise, they survived as a strong family. In 1941, Mary married Buddy Brunton of Texhoma,...

Tinkey Mayfield

Tinkey Mayfield

May 29, 2014

Tinkey was born on April 27, 1939 in San Antonio to William and Myrt McKenzie. She was a graduate of Levelland High School and also graduated from West Texas State University as well as Northwestern Oklahoma State in Alva, Oklahoma University with her Master's Degree in Education. She married Bill Mayfield on October 28, 1961 in Levelland. She started her...

Robin  Scott Stidger

Robin Scott Stidger

May 29, 2014

Robin Scott Stidger "Gramps" passed away on May 29, 2014 in Galveston. Born in Amarillo, he spent many years here in construction industry before he moved to Pecos, NM. There, Mr. Stidger worked as a mason and other construction jobs. At the time of his death, he had relocated to Galveston. He was charming and loved by all who met...

Violet  Bond Gowdy

Violet Bond Gowdy

May 28, 2014

Violet Bond Gowdy, 84, died Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Violet was born Jan. 28, 1930, in Marietta, Okla., to Joel and Mildred Bond. She was raised in Love County, Okla., and graduated from Thackerville High School. She then attended Clarendon College before attending West Texas State University, where she obtained a bachelor's degree in education. On Dec. 19, 1947, she...

Michael Harris

Michael Harris

May 27, 2014

Michael Neil Harris, 50, of Amarillo died Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Michael was born on March 27, 1964 in Amarillo to Edwin and Carla Harris. He was raised in Amarillo, graduating from Amarillo High School in 1983. He started at Santa Fe Railroad in 1983 working in track maintenance until the time of his death. He loved the railroad and...

Gary Robinson

Gary Robinson

May 26, 2014

Gary Robinson, 60, of Amarillo passed away Monday, May 26, 2014. Gary was born on August 21, 1953 in Groom to George and Wanda Robinson. He was raised in Skellytown and graduated from White Deer High School in 1971. He then enlisted in the United States Navy in 1971, where he was stationed in New Orleans. Gary was honorably discharge...

Marjorie Roy

Marjorie Roy

May 25, 2014

Marjorie Roy, 90, died Sunday, May 25, 2014. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Kingswood United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in at Fairview Cemetery in Wellington. Heaven gained a precious soul and Earth lost a saint when Marjorie Roy died May 25, 2014. Marjorie was born July 24, 1923, in Collingsworth County to Nevin and Ollie...

Jack Luse

Jack Luse

May 23, 2014

Jack Luse, 77, of Amarillo passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014. Jack was born on December 3, 1936 in Luzerne, Iowa to Joseph and LeNora Luse. He enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served as a nurse administering anesthesia at Vietnam. After war, he returned to Amarillo. Jack worked as an anesthetist in hospitals as well...

Maria Villa

Maria Villa

May 20, 2014

Maria Villa, 55, of Amarillo and formerly of Battle Mountain, Nevada passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am Friday, May 23, 2014 at St. Laurence Cathedral, 2300 N. Spring, Amarillo, with Father Roberto Cabrera officiating. Maria was born July 6, 1958, in Chihuahua, Mexico to David and Soccorro Villa. She was a member of St....

Jo  M. Baird

Jo M. Baird

May 19, 2014

Jo Marr Simmons Baird, 80, died Monday, May 19, 2014. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Comanche Trail Church of Christ with Loran Harper officiating. Burial will follow at 4 p.m. in Amherst Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Jo was born Aug. 28, 1933, in Amherst to James Roberts Simmons and Sarah Isadora...

Dianna  Lane Mclain

Dianna Lane Mclain

May 18, 2014

Dianna Lane Daniel McLain, 61. Heaven received an angel on May 18, 2014. Celebration of life funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2014 at Cox Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Martin officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Cox Funeral Home. Dianna was born...

Roy Wells

Roy Wells

May 14, 2014

Roy Wells, 76, passed away May 14, 2014. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2014, at Southwest Church of Christ with Brian Mashburn and Dr. Paul Matney officiating. Burial will be 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2014, at Englewood Cemetery in Slaton, Texas. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, May 16, 2014, at Cox...

Gerald "Jerry" T. Kinch

Gerald "Jerry" T. Kinch

May 3, 2014

KINCH, Gerald T. "Jerry" Age 78, Date Of Birth December 24, 1935 The angels came for Jerry on: May 3, 2014. Celebration Of Life Service: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at South Lawn Baptist Church Rev. Greg Kinch officiating. Jerry was born on December 24, 1935 in Hamilton, Ohio to Earl and Modena Kinch. He was raised in Hamilton,...