Obituaries

May 26, 2023

Sally Joanne Blankenship (Von Glahn), age 70, beloved friend, mom, grandma and great-grandma passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, May 26th, 2023. Sally was born Sally Hoppenjan in Hazel Green, Wisconsin on February 10th, 1953.

Sally did not know a stranger and if were you blessed enough to be called her friend she held you very...

May 25, 2023

Gary Long, 72, of Amarillo, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday May 25, 2023. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday May 30, 2023 at Memory Gardens Cemetery with Brother Bob Miller officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Gary was born on August 31, 1950 in Crosbyton, Texas to Ruby and...

May 24, 2023

Sheila Roberts Pezzello, 63, of Orange Park, Florida, passed away on May 24, 2023 in Amarillo after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Friday, June 02, 2023 at Levelland Cemetery, 1500 Ave. H. in Levelland, TX.  Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Sheila, the only one of her...

May 23, 2023

Wendy Lyn Lacina, age 51, walked through Heaven’s gates on May 23, 2023 at home with her family following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Wendy was born on February 5, 1972 to Marvin and Marian Walton.  She grew up in Walden, CO, a close-knit ranching community.  Wendy and her family were very involved in ranching, 4-H, school,...

May 23, 2023

Louis “Red” Chedester II, 80, of Amarillo, passed away on May 23, 2023. Graveside services will be 10:00am Friday, May 26, 2023 at Memory Gardens Cemetery with Dr. Buddy Young officiating.

Red was born on December 2, 1942 to L.D and Norris Chedester. He received his bachelors and masters in science and was an entomologist for several...

May 20, 2023

Michael McCool, 64, of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Friday, May 26, 2023 at South Georgia Baptist Church, 5209 S. Georgia St., with Pastor Mike Martin officiating.

Michael was born June 7, 1958 in Muleshoe, Texas to Kenneth and Betty McCool. He graduated from Palo Duro High School....

May 18, 2023

Apryl Joanne McMennamy, 66, of Leadville, Colorado died Thursday, May 18th, 2023.

Ms. McMennamy was born August 14th, 1956 in Amarillo, TX to L. Glenn McMennamy and Beverly Sue Raines.

Her youth was spent mostly on horseback, spending time with family at her father’s roping arena, and going on trail-rides in the Tascosa hill country....

May 18, 2023

Joseph “Danny” Ammons, 81, of Amarillo, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Crossroads Country Church, 14425 FM 1541, with Pastor Bob Miller officiating.

Danny was born October 19, 1941 in Wellington, Texas to Wes and Frances Ammons. He graduated from Wellington High School, and went...

May 15, 2023

Marissa Garza, 24, of Amarillo passed away on Monday May 15, 2023. Funeral Mass services will be held Friday May 19, 2023 at 2:00PM at St. Laurence Catholic Church, 2300 N. Spring St. with Fr. officiating. A Rosary service will be held at 6:00PM Thursday May 18, 2023, at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive.

Marissa...

May 11, 2023

Lois Mae Carleton (Dillon) went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 11, 2023.  Celebration of Life services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday May 19, 2023 at Journey Church, 9711 FM 2186 with Pastors Debbie and Chuck Phillips officiating. The family will be accepting friends at Journey Church from 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday May 18, 2023.

May 5, 2023

Alfred “Butch” Laddie Davis, 73, of Plano, passed away on May 05, 2023. Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 AM July 22, 2023 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive, officiated by Brandi Leach. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. Services will be livestreamed and can be viewed by following the link provided. https://www.coxrowleyfuneralhome.com/live-streaming-

Apr 29, 2023

Teresa Dianne Scholz, 63, went peacefully into the night and entered the gates of heaven to be in the arms of Jesus on April 29, 2023. She was born on May 9, 1959 in Elba, AL. Memorial Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Tuesday May 9, 2023 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive with Pastor Mike Martin...

Apr 29, 2023

Taylor David Andrews, 30, of Amarillo passed away April 29, 2023. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Taylor (buddy) David Andrews, born on November 15th, 1992, passed away on April 29th, 2023. Taylor was considerate, helpful and had a good heart. He had a love for collecting and watching movies, hanging out with...

Apr 29, 2023

Jennifer Eddleman, 39 of Amarillo, passed away on April 29, 2023.. Memorial services are pending and will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Jennifer was born in Dumas on October 27, 1983 to Rena Golden and Ron Larance. She attended Tascosa High School and made her life in...

Apr 27, 2023

Paul Howard Hardman, a 32nd degree Mason and proud Air Force veteran, passed away on April 27, 2023, at the age of 92, in his Amarillo home. Military graveside services to honor his service to his country will be held at Memory Gardens Cemetery of Amarillo, located at 14200 I27 at McCormick Rd, on May 2nd, at 10:00 AM....

Apr 21, 2023

Ricky Coleman Trammell, 64, of Amarillo, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Pinnacle Church, 7305 Coulter St. with Pastor Justin Roberts and Pastor John Shelton officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Wednesday at Cox-Rowley Funeral...

Apr 19, 2023

Donnie Lee Price, 77, of Amarillo, passed away on April 19, 2023. Funeral services will be held on April 22, 2023 at 10am at Westminster Presbyterian Church with a reception following.

Donnie was born on October 6, 1945 to CC and Pearl Price in Amarillo, Texas. He graduated from Amarillo High in 1963 and remained a true...

Apr 18, 2023

Brenda Lee Smith, 74, of Amarillo, passed away on April 18, 2023.  Private family services will be held at a later date.

Brenda was born July 24, 1948 to Robert Linza and Lola Lee Rolen (nee Worley), in Clovis, New Mexico. She was one of six children who grew up in many locales, mainly Grady, NM and...

Apr 14, 2023

Richard Stafford, 88, of Canyon, passed away on Friday April 14, 2023. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday April 19, 2023 at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Pastor Dallas Stringer officiating. Anyone wishing to pay their respects to Richard may do so on Tuesday April 19, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Arrangements are...

Apr 14, 2023

Jeanette Mitchell, better known as “nana”,  for the past 24 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday April 14th, 2023 in Amarillo.  Funeral services will be 10:00am Tuesday April 18th, 2023 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Dr. with Dr. Buddy Young officiating.  Jeanette will be available for viewing on Monday April 17th, 2023 from 5:00 -...