Obituaries

Jun 24, 2025

Nancy Parker, 84, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Funeral services will be 2:00 PMMonday, June 30, 2025, at the Family Worship Center, 11901 I-27 in Amarillo, with Pastor Danny Rendon officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 – 5:00 PM on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction...

Jun 20, 2025

Sandra Finchum, 78, of Amarillo, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025. Celebration of Life Services will be 10:00 AM Friday, June 27, 2025 at Hillside Christian Church, 6100 S. Soncy Rd. with Pastor Greg Corona officiating.

Sandra was born April 27, 1947 in Amarillo to Thomas and Loyce Moffitt. She grew up in Clarendon and Hedley,...

Jun 19, 2025

Charles Thrasher, 46, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Services will be scheduled at a later date.

Charles was born August 2, 1978 in Amarillo, Texas to Clarence and Dana Thrasher. He grew up in Amarillo and attended Randall High School. Charles made his career in landscaping, specifically tree trimming. This wasn’t surprising, given that he...

Jun 15, 2025

On Sunday, June 15, 2025, Marilyn A. Commons passed away at NW Texas Hospital surrounded by friends and family from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Marilyn was born December 28, 1942 to Rudolph R. and Irene I. “Poeppe” Meyers at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Carroll, Iowa. Marilyn graduated from Kuemper Catholic High School in Carroll, Iowa, then attended AIB School of...

Jun 15, 2025

Bill Sewell, 95, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Celebration of Life Services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Saint Stephen Methodist Church, 4600 S. Western St., with Bob Miller officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 6:00 PM Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.

Jun 14, 2025

Carlton “CD” Davis, 81, of Amarillo, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025. He proved that two things can be true at once: we are equally joyous for him and sad for ourselves. Knowing that he no longer has to suffer, we also know we as a family no longer have him to guide us. Graveside services will...

Jun 11, 2025

Larry Russell Lester, 89, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Washington Avenue Christian Church, 3800 S. Washington, with Pastor Lennie McCay officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Larry was born on January 16, 1936, in...

Jun 9, 2025

Donald E. Trainer, 92, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Llano East Cemetery, with Bret McCasland officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.

Donald was born August 6,...

Jun 7, 2025

Gary Wade Lenning, 70, of Amarillo passed away on June 7, 2025. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Thursday June12, 2025 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive with Pastor Cristi Gooding officiating. Burial to follow at Llano Cemetery. The family will be accepting friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday June 11, 2025 at the funeral home. Arrangements...

Jun 5, 2025

Elizabeth Stipe of Amarillo, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on February 2, 1948, Elizabeth lived a life marked by love, resilience, and deep devotion to her family. Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Wednesday June 11, 2025 at Llano Cemetery. The family will be accepting friends from 5:00-7:00 PM...

Jun 3, 2025

Norma Lee Carruth, age 94, of Amarillo/Canyon died Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Norma was born Dec. 22, 1930, in Kansas City, MO, to Johnny & Geraldine Durrett; raised in Amarillo; a 1949 graduate of Amarillo High School; and graduated from Amarillo College, where she was a member of Kappa Delta Chi & Dean’s Honor Society.

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Jun 2, 2025

Edwin “Ed” Lee Simmons roared into life on August 12, 1949, and returned home to Heaven on June 2nd, 2025. Celebration of Life service is scheduled for 2:00 PM Monday June 16, 2025 at First Baptist Church, 1208 S Tyler, with Pastor Robby Barrett officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Ed was born...

Jun 1, 2025

Patricia Ann (Pat) Vineyard Gray passed away on June 1, 2025.   Celebration of Life Services will be held on Saturday, June 28th, 2025 at 10:30 am at Second Baptist Church, 419 N Buchanan St. Amarillo, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Pat was born on January 19, 1945 in McLean, Texas to Gordon...

Jun 1, 2025

Dr. Larry Heard, 86, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Celebration of Life Services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, June 14, 2025 at First Baptist Church Sanctuary, 1208 S. Tyler St. with Dr. Howard Batson officiating.

Larry was born September 8, 1938 in Olney, Texas to Rel and Louise Heard. He graduated from Whitharral...

May 30, 2025

James Thomas Clements (Jim) joined his Heavenly Father on May 30th, 2025.  His was a life well lived.  He was honest, trustworthy, trusting, and faithful. He carried these traits all of his life.

Jim was a loving and loved grandson, husband, father and grandfather ("DaddyDaddy")  He spent hours learning about and perfecting his garden as a Certified...

May 28, 2025

Anna Irene Martin Wright passed away in Amarillo, Texas, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. A celebration of Anna’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the First Christian Church (2011 4th Avenue, Canyon, Texas).

Anna was born on November 1, 1934, in Lordsburg, New Mexico, to Robert Carol Martin, a rancher,...

May 22, 2025

Rhyder Michael McEwen was born without a heartbeat. He passed on from this life and into the arms of Jesus on May 22, 2025 at 0030 am BSA Hospital, Amarillo, Tx. He was born silent into this world, but his little life spoke volumes. He has shown us that there is no footprint too small that it cannot leave...

May 22, 2025

Barbara Faye Johnson, 77, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, in Bedford, Texas.

A memorial service honoring Barbara's life will be held on June 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, Texas.

Born on August 15, 1947, in Wilburton, Oklahoma, Barbara lived a life defined by dedication to...

May 21, 2025

Donnie Miles McFarland went to meet his Lord and Savior on May 21, 2025, in Amarillo, TX at the age of 85. Celebration of Life Services will be 11:00 AM Friday June 13, 2025 at Westview Christian Church, 6810 Hillside Rd. in Amarillo.

Donnie was born on June 7, 1939, in Amarillo, TX to James Leon and...

May 21, 2025

Janette Kelley, 88, of Amarillo, passed away on May 21, 2025. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Chaparral Hills Baptist Church, 4000 W Cherry Ave, with Pastor Alan Burkhalter officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction...