Obituaries

Jun 5, 2023

Nancy Wilcox, 84, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive, with Pastor Victor Miller officiating. Burial will be at Llano Cemetery. Public viewing will be between 5:00 - 8:00 PM on Friday and 9:00 - 12:00 on Saturday.

Jun 4, 2023

Barbara Akpan, 68, of Amarillo, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Amarillo. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Trinity Fellowship Church in the West Auditorium, located at 5000 Hollywood Rd. with Pastor Greg Woods and Pastor Kyle Wilkinson officiating. Burial Services will be 2:00 PM Sunday at Nevels...

May 31, 2023

Wendell L. Sheffield, 83, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Private family graveside services will be held at Llano Cemetery.

Wendell was born December 31, 1939 in Waco, Texas to Emory and Mary Sheffield. He married the love of his life, Regina Welborn, on December 27, 1958 in Waco, Texas. He made his career...

May 31, 2023

Carol LaRue Pierce, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 31, 2023. She died at her home in Amarillo surrounded by her children. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Kenneth T. Pierce, also of Amarillo. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180...

May 30, 2023

Linda Carol Calahan, 72, of Amarillo, passed into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Amarillo. Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Dr. with Pastor Dale Moreland officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Linda was born on June...

May 30, 2023

Calvin Eugene Askins, 69, of Amarillo, TX passed away on May 30, 2023 after a battle with cancer. Calvin was a resident of Amarillo his whole life working for T.D.C.J for over 27 years. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Jeena Askins. The two were married in Lubbock, TX in 1997. Having a relationship full of...

May 27, 2023

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Sewell, 67, of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Friday, June 2, 2023 at Fairview Cemetery in Pampa, Texas with Pastor Byron Williamson officiating.

Debbie was born October 24, 1955 in Pampa, Texas to Charles and Alice Richardson. She graduated from Pampa High School, and went...

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...