Obituaries

Vergie Mae Ballard

Vergie Mae Ballard

May 4, 2024

Vergie Mae Ballard, 93, of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Kentucky Ave. Church of Christ, 1612 W. Kentucky Ave in Pampa, with Scott Futrell, Minister officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Pampa. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00...

Rhenea King

Rhenea King

May 3, 2024

Bonnie “Rhenea” King, 80, of Canyon, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024. Celebration of Life Services will be at 7:00 PM on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Hillside Christian Church - Canyon Campus, 1800 23rd St. in Canyon, with Gerald Buchanan officiating.

Rhenea was born July 23, 1943 in Amarillo, Texas to Emmett and Opal McClenny....

Marcus Jaso

Marcus Jaso

May 2, 2024

Marcus Jaso, 53, of Amarillo, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Services will be held at a later date.

Marcus was born June 12, 1970 in Amarillo, Texas to Leonor Gonzales and Felipe Jaso. Born with severe heart issues, he was one of the first children to be operated on by Dr. Michael DeBakey in Houston...

Leroy George Jupe Jr.

Leroy George Jupe Jr.

Apr 24, 2024

Leroy George Jupe Jr. 71, of Amarillo, died Wednesday April 24, 2024 at the Veterans Hospital in Amarillo TX. No services are scheduled at this time. Final Arrangements are under the director of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Leroy was born August 24, 1952 in McAllen TX to his parents Leroy George Jupe Sr. and Billie Jo Magness Jupe....

Bob Posey

Bob Posey

Apr 22, 2024

Bob Posey, 89, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Friday, April 26, 2024 at First Baptist Church Sanctuary, 1208 S. Tyler St. with Dr. Howard Batson officiating. Burial will be in Claude Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180...

Carolyne (Holman)  Poage

Carolyne (Holman) Poage

Apr 22, 2024

Carolyne Poage departed to her heavenly home April 22, 2024. Celebration of life services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Saturday April 27, 2024 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive, with Pastor Robby Barrett officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

She was born, Mary Carolyne Holman, May 20, 1938 in Arkansas to...

Donna Fay (Bowles)  Reid

Donna Fay (Bowles) Reid

Apr 22, 2024

Donna Fay Reid, 63, of Fritch passed away April 22, 2024. Celebration of Life services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday May 4, 2024 at Yes Lord of Amarillo, 630 N Bivins, with Pastor Robert Burton officiating.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her sister Brenda Mitchell; her brother Jody Ball.

Survivors include...

Harris Timmons Schuster Jr.

Harris Timmons Schuster Jr.

Apr 21, 2024

Harris Timmons Schuster Jr (74), of Amarillo TX, passed away on April 21, 2024. The family will be holding a viewing on Thursday April 25th, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and a funeral service on Friday, April 26th, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home of Amarillo, Texas.

Harris, known as Tim, was born...

Philip Larimore

Philip Larimore

Apr 18, 2024

Philip Larimore, 74, of Amarillo, passed away on April 18, 2024. The memorial service will be held at True Cemetery in Olney, Texas on Sunday, May 5th at 1:00 pm with Pastor Chad Edgington officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Phil was born on March 3, 1950 in Olney, Texas to Philip and...

Mary Ruth (West)  Falke

Mary Ruth (West) Falke

Apr 17, 2024

Mary Ruth West Falke, age 68, of Amarillo, was called back to her heavenly home on Wednesday April 18, 2024.

A memorial gathering to celebrate Mary will be held on Tuesday April 23, 2024 at 10am at Comanche Trail Church of Christ, 2700 SE 34th Ave., Amarillo, TX 79103. Pastor Mark DeLeon officiating.

Mary was...

James Alton "Smiley" Gaines

James Alton "Smiley" Gaines

Apr 12, 2024

James Alton “Smiley” Gaines, 91, of Amarillo, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024.  Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive, with Pastor Danny Logan officiating. Graveside services will be 3:00 PM Wednesday at Wheeler Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Tuesday at the...

Russell L. Clark Jr.

Russell L. Clark Jr.

Apr 11, 2024

Russell L Clark Jr., 81, of Amarillo, TX, passed away on April 11, 2024.

Russell was born in 1942 to Russell and Bessie Clark of Amarillo, TX.  Russell and wife Linnie, both of Amarillo, had three children, Robert (Bobby) Clark and Rhonda (Pooh) Clark, who preceded him in death, and Tracey and Phil McWhorter of Miramar Beach,...

Billy "Bill" Nichols

Billy "Bill" Nichols

Apr 11, 2024

Billy Nichols, 83, of Friona, Texas passed away on Wednesday April 11, 2024. Celebration of Life services will be 2:00 PM Monday April 15, 2024 at Nazarene Family Church, 1410 La Plata Street in Hereford, Texas.  Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Billy “Bill” was born on April 24, 1940 in Elk City, Oklahoma...

Antonio Jose "Tony" Cruz, Jr.

Antonio Jose "Tony" Cruz, Jr.

Apr 10, 2024

Antonio Jose “Tony” Cruz, Jr. passed away with his wife holding his hand and surrounded by his family on April 10, 2024. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, April 15, 2024 at The Loft Church, 4400 S. Georgia St., with Pastor Matt Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00...

Kathleen Hensley

Kathleen Hensley

Apr 9, 2024

Kathleen Ann Hensley, celebrated for her warm, soft-spoken demeanor, passed away on April 9, 2024, at age 77 in Amarillo, Texas. Born on July 4, 1946, in Duluth, MN, Kathy was the quiet strength behind many. She embodied a servant-hearted nature through her devoted care for her family, especially her husband, Donald Lee Hensley, affectionately known as "Papa". Kathy...

Jimmy Lynn Griggs

Jimmy Lynn Griggs

Apr 5, 2024

Jimmy Lynn Griggs, 80, of Amarillo, passed away April 5, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Wednesday April 10, 2024 at The Church at Quail Creek, 801 Tascosa Rd, with Pastor Dale Moreland officiating. Burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 14200 IH-27 in Amarillo, TX. The family will be accepting...

Bart Bradley

Bart Bradley

Mar 30, 2024

Bart Bradley, 77, of Amarillo, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday March 30, 2024. Celebration of life memorial services will be 10:00 AM Saturday April 6, 2024 at Cox-Rowley Funeral home, 4180 Canyon Dr. with Pastor Chris Kutin officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. Services will be livestreamed and can be viewed by...

Isabel J. Rivera

Isabel J. Rivera

Mar 27, 2024

Isabel J. Rivera, 88, of Amarillo, passed away on March 27, 2024. Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Isabel was born on February 16, 1936 in Puerto Rico to Antonio and Amalia Jimenez. She was a dancer for many years and loved to sing and...

Connie Ramos

Connie Ramos

Mar 27, 2024

Connie Ramos, 57, of Amarillo, passed away on March 27, 2024. Celebration of Life Gathering will be 2:00 – 4:00 PM on Tuesday April 2, 2024 at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Connie was born on November 20, 1966, in Amarillo to Kenneth White and Allene Roys Townsend. Connie attended...

Ann Melear

Ann Melear

Mar 24, 2024

Ann Melear, 74, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, March 29, 2024 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive with Pastor Tom Malone of Gateway Church officiating. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Ann was born September 14, 1949 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Henson and...