Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Brent L. Thompson
May 2, 2014
Brent L. Thompson, Brent was born February 11, 1949 in Syracuse, KS to Vernon and Betty Mae Thompson. He served his country with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He had a sense of humor that would brighten anyone's day. He worked in the street department with the City of Amarillo, as well as, the Cities of Bradenton...
Barbara Helen Cheek
Apr 23, 2014
Barbara Helen Cheek, 86, died Wednesday, April 23, 2014. Celebration of life services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Cox Funeral Home with Charlie Cox officiating. Arrangements are by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Ms. Cheek was born Feb. 5, 1928, in Oklahoma City to Winnie and Betty Oliver. She was raised in Oklahoma, where she graduated from...
Ricky Lee Grimes
Apr 21, 2014
Ricky Lee Grimes, 43, died Monday, April 21, 2014. Memorial services will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Ricky was born Oct. 8, 1970, in Amarillo to Johnny and Tammy Grimes. Ricky passed away after a short battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. He graduated from Caprock High School in 1989 with advanced...
Adelina Vidaurri Flores
Apr 19, 2014
Adelina Vidaurri Flores, 64, went home with her Lord on Saturday, April 19, 2014. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Cox Funeral Home Benton Chapel with Charlie Cox officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Adelina was born Nov. 11, 1949, in Mathis to Ramon and Lilia Flores....
Carolyn "Nana" Jewel Towe
Apr 18, 2014
Carolyn Jewel "Nana" Towe, 68, died Friday, April 18, 2014. Celebration of life services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Grace Community Church with Bill Gehm, pastor, officiating and Ralph McClelland as eulogist. Arrangements are by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Carolyn was born Aug. 17, 1945, in Sapulpa, Okla., to Kenneth and Grace Weaver. She moved to...
Dora Belle Strader
Apr 18, 2014
Dora Belle Strader, 79, died Friday, April 18, 2014. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Cox Funeral Home with Joe Kirkwood, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Dora was born Oct. 27, 1934, in Amarillo to Glenn and Dora Setser. She was spent her life here in...
Keri Lee Larson
Apr 17, 2014
Keri Lee Larson, 25, died Thursday, April 17, 2014. Celebration of life services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Trinity Fellowship West Auditorium with Charlie Cox officiating. Arrangements are by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Keri was born July 2, 1988, in Amarillo to David and Leisa Larson. She was raised in Amarillo, where she graduated from Randall...
Charles Pillsbury
Apr 15, 2014
: Charles was born on August 3, 1925 in Dallas to Charles Sr. and Theodia Pillsbury. He was raised in Dallas, graduating from North Dallas High School in 1942. He furthered his education at SMU, achieving a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Charles enlisted in the United States Navy in 1942, serving as a medical Core man on the South Pacific...
Jeremy C. Ash
Apr 14, 2014
Jeremy was born October 13, 1973 in Odessa to Doris and Jim Ash. He was a graduate of Permian High School in Odessa and was a member of the 1991-92 state champion football team, in which the movie Friday Night Lights was based on. He was an avid sports fan whose favorite teams were the Texas Longhorns and the Dallas...
Donald "Cody" Lewis
Apr 11, 2014
Donald "Cody" Lewis, 57, died Friday, April 11, 2014. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Cox Funeral Home Benton Chapel with Charlie Cox officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Cody was born Oct. 19, 1956, in Amarillo to Beasley and Effie Lewis. He was a very proud citizen...
Kerri Mcclure Course
Apr 10, 2014
Kerri McClure Coursey, 44, died Thursday, April 10, 2014. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Trinity Fellowship Church with Tim Triplett officiating. Arrangements are by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Kerri was born on May 26, 1969, in Amarillo to Weldon and Helene McClure. She went home to her Lord and Savior on April 10, 2014, after...
Willie Brown
Apr 9, 2014
Willie Brown, 92, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Cox Funeral Home Benton Chapel with the Rev. Anthony Harris, the Rev. Darryl Hershey and Pastor Todd Hunt officiating. Arrangements are by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Willie was born May 11, 1921, in Elgin to Alec and Emily Brown. He worked...
Carter Kelly
Apr 9, 2014
Carter Kelly went to be with his Savior on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church with Dr. Howard K. Batson officiating. Arrangements are by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Carter was born and grew up in Amarillo. He attended Margaret Wills, Sam Houston, and Amarillo High School, where he...
Michael "Mike" Olson
Apr 9, 2014
Michael "Mike" Olson, 56, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Celebration of life services will be at 5 p.m. today in Cox Funeral Home with Pastor Reed Redus officiating. Arrangements are by Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Mike was born May 11, 1957, in Topeka, Kan., to John and Virginia Olson. He moved to Amarillo, where he graduated from Caprock...
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