Obituaries

Jan 4, 2023

Carol Elaine Priest, 83, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Monday January 9, 2023 10:00 am at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive with Cary Pratt officiating. A private family burial will follow services. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Carol was born August 9,...

Jan 1, 2023

Michele Smith, 66, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday January 01, 2023. Celebration of Life services will be 2:00 PM Thursday January 12, 2023 at Grace Church of Amarillo, 4111 Plains Blvd. with Pastor Bill Gehm officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. Services will be livestreamed, and can be viewed by following the link provided....

Dec 30, 2022

Perry L. Peek, 64, of Amarillo, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Hillside Christian Church, 6100 S. Soncy, with Pastor Craig Albracht officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 4:00 PM Monday, January 2, 2023 at Cox-Rowley Funeral...

Dec 27, 2022

Freddie Harris, 68, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday December 27, 2022. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday December 31, 2022 at Pray Amarillo, 4000 SW 50th Ave. with Pastor Errol Hainer officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday December 30, 2022 at the funeral home. Freddie will be laid to rest...

Dec 23, 2022

Kelly Don Jackson, age 60 of Amarillo passed from this life on December 23, 2022. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Thursday December 29, 2022 at Llano Cemetery, 2900 Hayes with Tom Moore officiating.

Kelly was born in Amarillo, TX on December 25th, 1961 to Dale and Peggy Jackson. He graduated from Palo Duro High...

Dec 22, 2022

Steven “Cowboy Steve” Eugene Tillerson was born October 30, 1956, in Memphis, Texas and passed away on December 22, 2022, in Amarillo, Texas. In honor of his wishes there will be no viewing or services.

Steve was a husband, father, grandfather, and a Christian. Steve was a jack of all trades owning a restaurant, bar, and hat...

Dec 22, 2022

Jean Coody, 82, of Amarillo, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022. You are welcome to pay your respects to Jean from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Wednesday December 28, 2022. Funeral Liturgy will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Dr. with Father John Valdez presiding. Arrangements are under the direction...

Dec 20, 2022

Local business man, leader and mentor, David Gene Brown, of Amarillo, passed away on December 20, 2022 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was 82 years old. Celebration of Life services will take place, 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church, 1100 S. Harrison St. with Pastor Murray Gossett and Pastor Trent Sisemore officiating....

Dec 20, 2022

Donald “Don” Dean Simmons Jr. of Amarillo, TX passed away suddenly December 20th, 2022 at the age of 59. Memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Friday December 30, 2022 at The Loft Church, 4400 Georgia. The family will be accepting friends at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive, from 5:00-7:00 PM on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

Dec 19, 2022

Jack Lovelady, 83, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022. Graveside services will be 3:00 PM Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Llano Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, with Chaplain Ken Branum officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Wednesday at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.

Jack was born November 20, 1939 in...

Dec 15, 2022

June Ellen Lackey, née Fields, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Thursday, December 15.. She was born on August 15, 1928, in Colorado City, Texas. She is survived by her six children and spouses, Trey & Diane Lackey of Arlington, Jay & Pam Lackey of Lubbock, Linda & James Chaddick of Amarillo, Kay & Gary Muramoto of Abilene, Janice...

Dec 15, 2022

Sherry Ann Bohrer, 76, of Amarillo passed away surrounded by her loved ones on December 15, 2022. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel located at 4180 Canyon Drive with Chaplain Ken Branum officiating. The family will be accepting friends from 5:00-7:00 PM on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Cox-Rowley...

Dec 14, 2022

Dovie “Joyce” Williams, 82, of Amarillo passed away surrounded by her loved ones on December 14, 2022. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Llano Cemetery, 2900 Hayes. The family will be accepting friends from 2:00-4:00 PM on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.

Joyce was...

Dec 14, 2022

Sue Batchelor, 82, of Amarillo passed away on December 14, 2022. Graveside Services will be 1:00 PM Friday December 16, 2022 at Llano Cemetery with Ross Forney officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Sue was born in Amarillo, Texas on October 01, 1940 to Burton and Eva Roach. Sue’s family moved her to...

Dec 12, 2022

Danny “Buck” Ray Johnson was born February 12, 1954 in Hartsville South Carolina and passed away on December 9, 2022 in Amarillo, Texas. At his request there will be no viewing or services. All donations should be made to an animal rescue of your choice.

Buck attended Tascosa High School and TSTI to obtain his CDL license....

Dec 12, 2022

Risha Davida Washington was surrounded by family as she departed this life, and she was welcomed by family into the gates of Heaven on December 12, 2022.

She was born to Deborah Rose Snell and Albert Gonzales on September 24, 1979, in Amarillo, Texas. Risha was a Talent Development Specialist for Security Finance with 20 years of...

Dec 10, 2022

Jack Dempsey, 79, of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Thursday at Llano East Cemetery with Dr. Buddy Young officiating.

Jack was born March 27, 1943 in Amarillo, Texas. He was named after the famous boxer, Jack Dempsey.  Jack proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, where he was...

Dec 10, 2022

Billy Don “Bill” Faubion, 80, of Amarillo, passed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday December 10, 2022 in Amarillo. Memorial services will be 10:30 AM Monday, December 19, 2022 at St. Stephen Methodist Church, 4600 S. Western St. with Pastor Jim Smith officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Bill was born on...

Dec 10, 2022

Lupe Maria Ynojosa, 77, of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday December 10, 2022. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday December 16, 2022 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Dr. Lupe will lie in state on Thursday December 15, 2022 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the funeral home, for anyone who wishes to pay their respects. Arrangements are...

Dec 9, 2022

Nina Lea Mason, 73, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on the 9th of December, 2022. Nina was the beloved wife of Dwight Mason, with whom she shared 47 wonderful years or marriage.

Born in Amarillo on July 20, 1949, Nina was the youngest of 3 children born to Billie Ponder and Charlie Gill. Nina attended Caprock High...