Obituaries

Feb 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jeanette (Dec/02/1948- Feb/02/2024) after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Celebration of Life services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Tuesday February 6, 2024 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive. Funeral arrangements supported by Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Jeanette spent her early years in Albuquerque, NM...

Feb 2, 2024

Rena Annette (Low) Leake January 22, 1935 – February 2, 2024. Rena Annette (Low) Leake, age 89, a longtime resident of Amarillo passed away from this life in Amarillo on Friday, February 2, 2024 after battling a long-term illness. Graveside service will be at 11:00am, Friday, February 9, 2024 at Miami (Texas) Roberts County Cemetery, HWY US 60 with...

Jan 31, 2024

Randy Boyett, 69, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday February 9, 2024 at First Baptist Church Chapel of Amarillo, 1208 S Tyler with Mac Johnston officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday February 8, 2024 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.

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Jan 29, 2024

Louis Richard Dyson, 94, of Amarillo, TX passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024.

Richard was born November 29, 1929 in Wheeler County, Texas to C.C. and Ether Lee Dyson. When he first spotted Helen Childress across the room in the Briscoe, TX High School, he said, "I'm going to marry that girl!" They married on the...

Jan 27, 2024

Delores Gray, 85, of Amarillo, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday January 27, 2024. Memorial services will be 4:00 PM Sunday February 4, 2024 at Pray Amarillo.

Delores was born on October 30, 1938 in Huntingdon, PA to William and Esther Grove. She had been a part of the Amarillo and panhandle area since 1983....

Jan 27, 2024

LeRayne Donelson, 85, formerly of Stratford, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024.  Visitation and viewing will be held Friday, February 2 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Stratford followed by burial at 11:30 a.m. and memorial service at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

LeRayne was...

Jan 22, 2024

Lindal D. Wagner, 76, of Bushland, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, January 25, 2024 at The Church at Bushland, with Pastor Jeff Ponder officiating.  Burial will be at Llano East Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:00 PM Wednesday at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.

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...