Obituaries

Jun 7, 2022

Shelby L. Robinson of Amarillo passed away on June 7, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 17, 1940 in Honey Grove, Texas to Joseph “Joe” and Mary “Elizabeth” Robinson. Shelby moved to Amarillo in 1957 to drive a truck during the construction of the Amarillo Air Force Base which later became Amarillo International Airport. ...

Jun 5, 2022

Billy Ray Griffin, 91, of Amarillo passed away surrounded by his loved ones on June 5, 2022. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Thursday June 9, 2022 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Shane Chadwick officiating. Services will be livestreamed, and can be viewed by following the link provided. https://www12.funeralwebhost.com/cxh/live-streaming-

Billy was born on February...

Jun 3, 2022

Ninfa McConnell was born in Hidalgo County but considered herself an Amarillo native.  She was a widow and who now joins her deceased husband, Jerry McConnell. Ninfa leaves behind a brother, Wenceslado Espinoza; two sisters: Juanita Romero and Elena  Bambberg; and, two children: Cora and Leonard Reyes.

Ninfa started working for Levi Strauss in 1968 and retired...

Jun 3, 2022

Linda Blackshear, 79, of Amarillo, passed away on Friday June 3, 2022. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday June 8, 2022 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home with Pastor, Bob Miller officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday June 7, 2022 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home....

Jun 2, 2022

John Robert Braboy Jr. 75, of Amarillo passed away on June 2, 2022. A celebration of Life will be held Monday, June 6, 2022 at 10 am at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Corona officiating. Services are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

John was born January 4, 1947 in Wichita Falls, Texas to JR...

Jun 2, 2022

Margaret Louise Irvin, 82, of Amarillo passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday June 2, 2022. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, June 6, 2022 at San Jacinto Assembly of God, 400 N. Georgia St with Pastor Billy Snider officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday June 5, 2022 from 2:00-4:00 pm at the funeral home....

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...