Obituaries

May 30, 2022

Jesse Thomas Richardson Jr. “Tommy”, 84, of Amarillo passed from this earth into everlasting life with his heavenly Father May 30, 2022.

Tommy was born January 07, 1938 to J.T. and Lola Richardson in Queen City, Texas. He spent his school life in Pampa and graduated from Pampa High School in 1956. Tommy enlisted in the United...

May 30, 2022

Virginia Lee Houck Sumner was born near Delia, Kansas. She attended High Prairie Country School through the 8th grade and graduated from high school in Rossville, Kansas in 1933. She attended nurses training at the Topeka, Kansas hospital. She married Melvin (Ted) Sumner August 3, 1933. After the birth of her son, Teddy in 1936, the small family moved...

May 30, 2022

Sidney Archie Givens, 78, of Amarillo passed away May 30, 2022. Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday June 3, 2022 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on 2101 S Coulter, with Bishop Chris Moncivais officiating.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and his loving wife of 44 years...

May 26, 2022

Helen Grace O’Dell went home to be with the Lord on 26 May 2022. Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday May 31, 2022 at First Baptist Church in the chapel, 1208 S Tyler St, with Reverend Corky Holland officiating. Helen will be available for viewing from 2:00 - 5:00 PM Sunday May 29, 2022 at the funeral home. ...

May 24, 2022

Jeff Cole, 74, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on May 24, 2022. Memorial services will be held at 10 A.M. Saturday May 28, 2022 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral home with Elijah Sou will be officiating. Military honors will be presented by Volley’s for Veteran’s and Patriot Guard Riders...

May 23, 2022

Kelly Melton, 64, of Amarillo, passed away on May 23, 2022.

Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive with Curtis Floyd officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral home.

Kelly was born on October 01, 1957 in Amarillo to Wayne and Patricia Melton....

May 22, 2022

Patricia Jo Atwood, 74, of Amarillo, Texas died Sunday, May 22, 2022.

Pat was born June 23, 1947, in Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma to Arneta Estell Ham Burnett and Robert Odell Burnett.

Pat graduated from high school in Farmington, New Mexico and thereafter lived in Denver, Colorado and Danville, California before moving to Amarillo in...

May 20, 2022

Daleta Kay Moses of Amarillo passed away May 20th, 2022 in Amarillo. Kay was born on November 29, 1945 in Plainview, Texas to Dale and Oleta Maebeth Smith. She was a hardworking mother who always put others before herself. She was a nurse for over 45 years, she loved tending to others especially her children. In her free time...

May 18, 2022

Leonard “Bo” Hightower 84, of Amarillo entered into the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. A private graveside service was held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. Bo’s story began on September 6, 1937 in Tell, Texas. He was born to his parents, Theodore and Pauline Hightower. He graduated from Childress...

May 18, 2022

John Hays, 85, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday May 18, 2022. Memorial services will be 10:00 AM Saturday May 21, 2022 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Ivins officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

John was born on June 29, 1936 in Amarillo, Texas to Lillie Hays. He married Doris Johnson...

May 17, 2022

“I’m trading my sorrows, I’m trading my pain, and I’m laying them down for the joy of the Lord.” On May 17, 2022 Sarah Barber Nelson traded the earthly life she had known for her eternal life in the joy and presence of the Lord.

Sarah Gladys Gentry was born on March 26, 1929 in Gulfport, Mississippi...

May 14, 2022

Rex “Bear” Sharber, 68, of Amarillo, walked into the arms of Jesus on Saturday May 14, 2022.  The family is hosting a Memorial Party on Saturday May 28, 2022 at the family home. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Rex was born on November 21, 1953 in Borger, to Billie and Betty Sharber. Rex...

May 10, 2022

Katie Louise Anderson, 48, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday May 10, 2022. Celebration of Life services will be 1:00 PM Saturday May 14, 2022 at Temple Baptist Church, 3208 S Van Buren St, with Pastor Scott Higginbotham officiating.

Katie was born on November 01, 1973 in Orange, California. She loved spending time with friends and shopping....

May 8, 2022

Susan Deanna Lee of Amarillo, gained her heavenly wings on May 8, 2022.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 13, 2022, at 10:00 am at Harvest Connexion church with Pastor Curtis House officiating. Susan, known as “Granny Sue” to those closest to her, was born on July 31, 1964, in Amarillo, Texas to Jerry and...

May 7, 2022

Elleta Laverne Wilson, 79, of Amarillo, passed away on May 7, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Central Church of Christ with Pastor Lanny Newton officiating.

Elleta was born on February 11, 1943 in Fort Bliss, Texas to Lavar and Louise Moore. She graduated from Wellington...

May 6, 2022

Sally “MAGA” Croft, 70, of Amarillo, passed away on May 06, 2022. Private funeral services have already taken place. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Sally was born on April 25, 1952 in Vernon, Texas. She attended West Texas A&M University and graduated with her Masters in Psychology. Sally worked for many years as...

May 6, 2022

Peggy Louise Jackson Wells, 87, of Amarillo, passed away on May 6, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10am on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Washington Avenue Christian Church with Pastor Jim Shelburne officiating.

Peggy was born on January 20, 1935 in Alva, Oklahoma to Roy and Alice Jackson.  She graduated from Alva High...

May 5, 2022

Mary Ann Livar passed away May 5, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. Funeral service will be Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 2 pm at Cox Rowley Funeral Home. Mary Ann was born January 11, 1968 in Sinton, Texas to Rodolfo and Mary Livar. Mary Ann loved being with her family especially her children and her grandchildren, they meant the...

May 5, 2022

Iva Jean Eschete of Amarillo passed away on May 5, 2022. Graveside service will be held at 1pm on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Memory Gardens Cemetery with a Celebration of Life to follow at 2pm at Cox Rowley Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Corona officiating. Iva was born on September 16, 1949 in Mobile, Alabama to Buryl and...

May 2, 2022

Evie Gwyn Webb, 63, of Amarillo passed away May 2, 2022. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 4, 2022 from 5-7 pm at Cox Rowley Funeral Home. Graveside service will held Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 2pm at Memory Gardens Cemetery with Pastor Thomas Miller officiating. Evie was born October 5, 1958 in Childress, Texas to James and Vera...