Obituaries

Scott Barclay

Scott Barclay

May 5, 2026

Christopher Scott Barclay, Lord Christopher Scott Barclay I, was born on December 5, 1967, at Ft. Benning, Georgia, to Donald Neil and Mary Elizabeth Barclay.In his earliest days, he moved alongside his father's military assignments, later spending most of his life in Amarillo, Texas, with a brief stint in Ark City, Kansas. In both places, he formed lifelong friendships.Family was...

Craig Kenneth Woods

Craig Kenneth Woods

May 5, 2026

Craig Kenneth Woods, 84, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away May 5th, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, May 11th, 2026, at Saint Paul Methodist Church, 4317 I-40, Amarillo, Texas 79106, with Pastor Bill Ivins officiating.

A visitation will be held Sunday, May 10th, 2026, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas 79109.

Craig was...

C J Wilke

C J Wilke

May 1, 2026

C.J. Wilke, 58, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Monday, June 8, 2026 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive.

C.J. was born Cleo Jane, on February 25, 1968 in Dalhart, Texas. She grew up in Dalhart and has lived in Amarillo for the past 30 years. She married her husband,...

Seren Janae Wilson

Seren Janae Wilson

May 1, 2026

Seren Janae Wilson, daughter, sister, granddaughter, cousin, niece, tia, and friend: Seren Janae Wilson was something special to everyone in her world and everything to some of us who knew her simply as ours. Her beautiful light filled every room she entered, and it is with profound sadness that we share in her absence from this earth to enter the...

Stacy Leigh Hedrick

Stacy Leigh Hedrick

May 1, 2026

Stacy Leigh Hedrick—whose life was defined by faith, joy and a steady, loving presence that surrounded her family with warmth, humor and kindness—passed away on May 1 at the age of 51. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6 at Amarillo Fellowship Church, 8425 Bell St., with Pastor Richie Brown officiating. Burial will follow at...

Kenneth Hertel

Kenneth Hertel

Apr 30, 2026

Kenneth Hertel, a gentle and loving soul, passed away on April 30, 2026 at the age of 64. 

Known for his kindness and unwavering faith, Kenneth lived a life defined by his devotion to his beliefs, his family, and his beloved animals. Kenneth was a man of deep spiritual conviction. His church was more than just a place of worship; it...

Robert Dale Thornton

Robert Dale Thornton

Apr 27, 2026

Robert Dale Thornton, 67, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at his home in El Prado, Taos County, New Mexico when he lost his brave battle to cancer.

Robert was born May 11, 1958 in Dumas Texas to Dale L. and Margaret Anne (Cassel) Thornton. After graduating from Amarillo High School in 1976, he studied commercial art at TSTI in Amarillo....

Helen Garcia Cruz

Helen Garcia Cruz

Apr 26, 2026

Helen Garcia Cruz, 82, of Amarillo, Texas, went Home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 8:59 AM. She was surrounded by her beloved family and church family.

 A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Central Baptist Church, 1601 SW 58th Ave., Amarillo, Texas, at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 23, 2026, with Pastor Allen...

George Shepard, Jr.

George Shepard, Jr.

Apr 25, 2026

George James Shepard Jr, 88 of Amarillo, died Saturday, April 25, 2026 at his home. Memorial service will be 2:00 PM Monday, May 4, 2026 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive. George was born August 22, 1937 in Young County, Texas to George and Cynthia Shepard. As a toddler, he moved with his parents to Happy, Texas. He...

Linda Kay Young

Linda Kay Young

Apr 25, 2026

Linda Kay Young, 85, of Amarillo, passed away on April 25, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Temple Baptist Church, 3208 S Van Buren St, Amarillo, TX 79109 with Pastor John-David Culbertson officiating. A visitation will be held from 6:00–8:00 p.m., Monday, April 27, 2026 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180...

Chuck Jones

Chuck Jones

Apr 23, 2026

Chuck Jones, age 69, of Amarillo, Texas, entered into the presence of the Lord on April 23, 2026. 

A service celebrating Chuck’s life will be held 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2026, at Redeemer Christian Church, 3701 Soncy Rd., with Pastor David Ritchie officiating.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Cox-Rowley Funeral...

Penny Goessling

Penny Goessling

Apr 21, 2026

Penny Goessling, a cherished wife, devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away on April 21, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas, surrounded by her loved ones. A Liturgy of the Word will be said at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026, at The Continental at Park Central in the Parlor located at 1300 S Jackson Street, Amarillo, Texas.

Penny was born on April...

Johnny Jay Johnson

Johnny Jay Johnson

Apr 20, 2026

Johnny Jay Johnson, 68, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on April 20th, 2026. He was born on July 14, 1957, in Amarillo, Texas to the late Warren and Ora Lee Johnson.

On May 25, 1983, Johnny married the love of his life, Ramona Gunn, and together they built a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and family. Their marriage was a...

Ben G. Steinman

Ben G. Steinman

Apr 20, 2026

Benjamin George Steinman (92) of Canyon, TX passed away Monday, April 20, 2026. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive, in Amarillo, with Rev. Dr. Mark Welshimer officiating. The family will receive friends between 1:00 – 2:00 PM Friday, April 24, 2026 at Heartland Funeral Home, 303 Early Blvd....

Frank Charles Hendrickson

Frank Charles Hendrickson

Apr 19, 2026

Frank Charles Hendrickson, 71, passed away on April 19, 2026. The family will be hold a private memorial service at a later date.

Frank was born September 9, 1954 in Edmeston, New York to Willard and Evelyn Hendrickson. He attended Edmeston High School. Frank proudly served the United States Air Force. He met and married the love of his life, Laura...

Laverda Eloise Gluszek

Laverda Eloise Gluszek

Apr 15, 2026

Laverda Eloise Gluszek, age 82, of Amarillo, Texas passed away suddenly but peacefully on April 15, 2026.

Eloise was born on March 3, 1944 in Dumas, Texas. She grew up in Port Neches and Groves, Texas with her father, mother and her two younger brothers, Roger and David, whom she adored. She attended nursing assistant school, and she worked as a...

Elaine Carter

Elaine Carter

Apr 11, 2026

Elaine Carter, 68, of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Llano Cemetery. Elaine was born January 9, 1958 in Amarillo, Texas to George and Earlene Carter. She graduated from Amarillo High School in 1976 and went on to earn her bachelor degree in Education from West Texas...

Walter Joseph Wybiral, Sr.

Walter Joseph Wybiral, Sr.

Apr 3, 2026

Walter Wybiral, Sr., 88, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on April 3, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Faith Southwest Methodist Church, 4415 Wesley Street, with Pastor Mark Welshimer officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2026, at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.

Walter was...

Lidia Tevkun

Lidia Tevkun

Mar 31, 2026

Lidia Tevkun, 72, died Tuesday, March 31, 2026.  

Lidia was born May 27, 1953 in Siberia. In 1972 she married Nicolay Tevkun and had two children, Vadim and Alexey. In 1989, she and her family immigrated to the United States. They lived in Maine until 2012 when they moved to Amarillo, TX. She enjoyed gardening and taking care of her...

David Wayne Toler

David Wayne Toler

Mar 29, 2026

David Wayne Toler was born March 15, 1956 in Amarillo Texas to Jimmy Toler and Betty Sue Brewer. He passed into Heaven on March 29, 2026. He was 70 years old. He attended Palo Duro High School class of 1974 and received a phlebotomy certificate from Amarillo College.

David was preceded in death by his son David Wade Toler, mother Betty...