Obituaries
Marilyn "Matney" Seven
Dec 17, 2025
Marilyn Seven, of New York City and formerly of Amarillo, Texas, died peacefully at home in Kingston, New York on December 17, 2025. Born Marilyn Matney in Borger, Texas, she changed her name to Seven in honor of her birth date, 7/7/’37. The daughter of Roy Matney and Irma Taliaferro Matney, she grew up in Amarillo, deeply rooted in the...
Dorothy Louise Derrick
Dec 11, 2025
Dorothy Louise Derrick passed away on December 11, 2025. Celebration of Life Services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Thursday January 8, 2026 at Power Church, 1344 SE 10th, with Pastor Manny De Los Santos and Pastor Tommy Ray officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.
Dorothy Louise Derrick was born July 14, 1947 to her loving parents Lola...
Billy "Clauddell" Wright
Dec 10, 2025
Billy “Clauddell” Wright, age 92, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Clauddell was born on October 10, 1933, in Amarillo, Texas, to the late Claude and Grace Wright. He
graduated from Amarillo High School in 1952 and went on to attend Oklahoma State University, where
he was a member of two NCAA National Championship wrestling teams and earned a degree in
mechanical...
Mike Rodgers
Dec 9, 2025
Michael (Mike/PawPaw/PawPawl) Rodgers, 80, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday, December 09, 2025. Fulfilling his desire, no services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.
Mike was born on May 06, 1945 in Amarillo to Tren and Lahoma Rodgers. He grew up in Cactus and loved being referred to as one of the “Cactus...
Kadence Skout Friemel
Dec 5, 2025
Kadence Skout Friemel, 18, of Amarillo, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, December 5, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas, surrounded by her family and an army of friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Messiah’s House Church, 6901 Bell St. with Chaplain Raquela Price officiating. The family will...
Sandy "Sam" Richardson
Dec 4, 2025
Sandy “Sam” Richardson, of Ft. Worth, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Llano East Cemetery, with Doug Richardson officiating.
Sam was born in Shamrock, Texas to Stanley and Lois Richardson. He graduated from Wheeler High School and attended West Texas State University.
Sam worked as a travel agent for many...
James "Skip" Fonte
Dec 2, 2025
Mr. James D. “Skip” Fonte, 78, of Amarillo, Texas, entered the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, on what would’ve been Skip’s 79th birthday, at Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, Texas. Arrangements are under...
Richard Anthony Podzemny
Dec 2, 2025
Richard “Pod” Podzemny, 74, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on December 2, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109, with Jody Meason officiating.
Richard was born on August 22, 1951 in Canyon, Texas to Edgar and Dorothy Podzemny. He graduated from Canyon...
Brian Joseph Smith
Dec 1, 2025
Brian Joseph Smith, 55, of Amarillo, passed away December 1, 2025.
The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life for Brian, 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 8, 2025 at Oasis Southwest Baptist Church, 8201 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas.
Brian was born on January 11, 1970, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His family later moved to Seattle, Washington, where he grew up and spent most...
Pamela Jean "Pam" Jones
Nov 24, 2025
Pamela Jean “Pam” Jones, 79, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. Celebration of Life Services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Paramount Baptist Church, 3801 S. Western St., with Pastor Victor Miller officiating. Private family graveside will be at Llano Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00...
Frank Garrett
Nov 23, 2025
Frank Garrett, 73, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Celebration of Life Services will be 10:00 AM Monday, December 1, 2025 at Hillside Christian Church, 6100 S. Soncy Rd. with Chris Condit officiating. Following the service, the family invites you to stay for visiting and refreshments.
Frank was born April 22, 1952 in Amarillo, Texas to Harold and...
Frances Richardson
Nov 23, 2025
Frances Richardson, 90, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Central Church of Christ, 1401 S. Madison St. in the chapel.
Frances was born June 16, 1935 in Nowata, Oklahoma to Wilbert and Elsie Babb. She graduated from Pampa High School and went on to attend Oklahoma Panhandle...
Manuel Pacheco Jr.
Nov 21, 2025
Manuel Pacheco Jr, 80, of Amarillo, TX, passed away on November 21st, 2025.
A Rosary and viewing will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, November 25th at Cox Rowley Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 26th, at St Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Gabriel Garcia officiating. Burial will follow at St Anthony’s Cemetery...
Bret Alan Stewart
Nov 20, 2025
Bret Alan Stewart
May 21, 1958 – November 20, 2025
“Do you know Jesus?”
If you ever had an opportunity to interact with Bret Stewart, there is nearly a 100% chance that you were asked this question. With an affirmative answer, Bret’s face would brighten, and you would hear him say, “You are part of The Family!”
Being part of The Family meant the...
Donna Fuller (Sarpalius, Ritchie)
Nov 19, 2025
Donna Fuller (Sarpalius, Ritchie), 77 of Amarillo, passed away on November, 19, 2025. Donna was born on October 2, 1948, in Clinton, Missouri to Roy and Raylene Ritchie. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.
Throughout her career, Donna worked as a secretary for varies companies, office manager at Dick Ford Property...
Sue Grace Baird
Nov 19, 2025
Sue Grace Cox Baird, 89, of Amarillo, passed away on November 19, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Cox Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive with Pastor Ron Boyer officiating. Burial to follow at 1:00 PM, in Mobeetie, Texas. The family will receive friends at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home from 5:00 PM...
Shawn Moonray Sanchez
Nov 18, 2025
In Loving Memory
Shawn Moonray Sanchez
March 27, 2011 - November 18, 2025
It is with the heaviest of hearts, shattered spirits, and unimaginable grief as the Montes, Silva, Sanchez, and Silguero Families share the devastating and unexpected passing of Shawn Moonray Sanchez, who at 14 years old, was called home far too soon into the loving arms of our Lord on November...
Laura Lee Bergmann
Nov 13, 2025
Laura Lee Bergman, 63, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on November 13, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at First Baptist Church, 1208 S. Tyler Street, Amarillo, Texas 79101, with Pastor Robby Barrett officiating, followed by a private burial. Visitation will be held from 5:00–7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025, at...
Suzanne Burke
Nov 10, 2025
Suzanne Ruth Hannum Burke, 85, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away peacefully to join her lord and savior on November 10, 2025.
Suzanne was born on November 7, 1940, in Amarillo, Texas, to Donald and Grace Hannum. She attended Amarillo High School and went on to graduate from Texas Tech University in 1962. In May of 1965, she married the love of...
Jon Rea
Nov 4, 2025
Jon Rea, 62, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on November 4, 2025.
Jon proudly served 20 years in the U.S. Army, where he accomplished many achievements throughout his military career, including earning the title of Ranger and retiring with the rank of First Sergeant. His dedication, leadership, and service to his country were a great source of pride to him and...
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