Obituaries

Jan 22, 2024

Thelma Faye Lewis, 89, of Amarillo passed away January 22, 2024. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday January 27, 2024 at Cox- Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive with Pastor Billy Nickell officiating. The family will be accepting friends from 5:00-6:30 PM Friday January 26, 2024 at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of...

Jan 19, 2024

On January 19, 2024 Penny Jean Moorman-Sherrard passed into Heaven where she is completely surrounded by unconditional love. Peneilya Jean Winter was born on December 18, 1934 to Max & Arlene (Zunkel) Winter, at Boone County Hospital in Boone, IA. Penny (as most knew her) and Ronald E. Moorman wed on January 19, 1952, and had three children —...

Jan 16, 2024

Dwaine H. Wynia, 89, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.  Services will be held at a later date.

Dwaine was born March 13, 1934 at the home of his parents, Harlo and Ruby (Odefy) Wynia, in Platte, South Dakota. He grew up on the family ranch and graduated from Platte High School in 1952....

Jan 15, 2024

Auther Milton Turner, 85, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday January 15, 2024. Services will be scheduled at a later time in the family cemetery in Jericho, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Auther was born on January 9, 1939 near Miami, Texas to Herbert and Alice Turner. Auther spent most of his...

Jan 14, 2024

Dr. William Pat “Bill” Swann was born in Lubbock, Texas, August 16, 1943. He was the only child of Bill and Jerene Swann of Idalou, Texas.  He is survived by his wife, Betty Jamison Swann of Austin, Texas; and his children Jay Swann (Laura) of Georgetown, Texas, and Ginger Swann Dill (Eric) of Kailua, Hawaii; his grandchildren Kennedy Swann...

Jan 13, 2024

Rhonda E. Flowers 61, of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024. She had been battling Pancreatic Cancer for the past two and half years. Rhonda’s journey came to an end on that evening surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday January 20, 2024 at First Christian Church, 3001 Wolflin, with Reverend...

Jan 13, 2024

Cookie Archibald, 70, of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday January 13, 2024. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Cookie was born on January 7, 1954 in Amarillo to William and Fay Plunkett. She graduated from Amarillo College with her nursing degree. Cookie worked as a nurse for...

Jan 12, 2024

Marilyn Swindle, 85, of Amarillo, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Llano Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Tuesday at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.

Marilyn was born November 12, 1938 on the family farm outside Lelia...

Jan 11, 2024

Karen L. Ellison, 75, of Fritch, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

Karen was born March 11, 1948 in Amarillo, Texas to Joe and Fern Warnecke. She graduated from Amarillo High School in 1966, and went on to earn her associate degree as an LVN at...

Jan 10, 2024

Gloria J. Banks passed away on Wednesday January 10, 2024, from her continued battle with Leukemia. She was preceded in death by her mother Norma Mae Hedrick, her father Lawrence Hedrick, one son Jeffrey L. Williams, her first husband Robert G. Williams, second husband Bobby Lee Banks. She is survived by one son Randy D. Williams of Dallas Texas,...

Jan 8, 2024

In loving memory of Jerry Wayne Ferguson

On January 8, 2024, Jerry Wayne Ferguson, age 74, passed away peacefully in the company of his devoted family. Born on October 12, 1949, in Canyon, Texas, Jerry was the beloved son of Morris and Nannie Ferguson. He leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and cherished memories.

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Jan 8, 2024

Joni Lynn Locke, 67, of Amarillo passed away on January 8, 2024. Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday January 12, 2024 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive with Greg Corona officiating.

Joni was born January 4, 1957 in Pampa TX to Jerry Wade & Jewel Walker. Anybody who knew Joni knew she was the...

Jan 6, 2024

Hubert Melvin Lewis, 95, of Amarillo passed away on January 6, 2024. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Wednesday January 10, 2024 at Llano Cemetery, 2900 Hayes with Robby Barrett officiating. The family will be accepting friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday January 9, 2024 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.  Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley...

Jan 3, 2024

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive with Dr. Howie Batson officiating. Burial to follow in West Park Cemetery in Hereford, TX.

Born Mary Dee Walker, in Ada, Oklahoma, formerly of Hereford and Amarillo, Texas, passed away in Coleman, TX where she had lived for the...

Dec 30, 2023

Richard “Mac” McFarland, 80, of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday January 3, 2024 at Memorial Park Cemetery. Celebration of Life Services will follow, starting at 3:00 PM Wednesday at the Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive.

Richard was born April 26, 1943 in Amarillo, Texas to...

Dec 29, 2023

Robert “Bob” Rackley, 79, of Amarillo, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023. There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bob was born March 3, 1944 in Canadian, Texas to Craig and Stella Rackley. He graduated from Tascosa High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. Bob worked in sales most of his life. He...

Dec 27, 2023

Paul “Cowboy” Stewart, 71, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Memorial services will be 10:00 AM Monday, January 8, 2024 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive with Dr. Buddy Young officiating.

Paul was born January 26, 1952 in Portales, New Mexico to Harold and Lillian Stewart. He graduated from Caprock High School...

Dec 25, 2023

James Floyd Long, 86, of Amarillo passed away on December 25, 2023. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday December 30, 2023 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive with G.A. Roach officiating. The family will be accepting friends at the funeral home from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday December 29, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley...

Dec 20, 2023

Joan Martha Amstutz Clark, 91, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Joan will be available for viewing from 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday, December 29, 2023 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. The family will be at the funeral home to receive friends from 3:00 – 7:00 PM on that day. There will be...

Dec 19, 2023

Larry Lee DeFever, 85, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday December 19, 2023. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday December 27, 2023 at Crossroads Country Church, 14425 Farm to Market Rd. 1541, with Pastor Bob Miller officiating. Anyone wishing to pay their final respects to Larry, viewing will be Tuesday, December 26, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm...