Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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