Obituaries
Christine Smart
Jan 29, 2026
Cecila Christine Smart aka “Tini”, age 69, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on January 29th, 2026 surrounded by family.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, February 2nd, 2026 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Dr. Funeral. Services will be held at Cox-Rowley on Tuesday February 3rd, 2026 at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Memorial...
Rita Jo Schrowangen
Jan 28, 2026
Rita Jo Schrowangen, age 90, was called home on January 28, 2026. She was born on March 10, 1935, in Lafayette, Indiana, to Marie (Kirsch) and Joseph VanDame.
Rita grew up in Lafayette, graduating from Jefferson High School in 1952, where she was a cheerleader. After graduation, she attended nursing school at Indiana University in Indianapolis before marrying the love of...
Teresa Yule
Jan 28, 2026
Teresa had a large heart and was a devoted mother to many. She enjoyed taking care of her loved ones and shopping at top estate sales. She had an incomparable love for animals, which she instilled in those she cared for. Services will be private, and instead of flowers, she would have preferred and the family would appreciate it if...
Penney McKee
Jan 28, 2026
Penney Helen Hensley McKee passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, at the age of 75. She was born on February 22, 1950, and lived a life devoted to beauty, creativity, and love.
Penney had an artist's soul. Whether she was creating floral arrangements, working as a hairdresser, or simply surrounding herself with beautiful things, she had a gift for seeing...
Donna Ann Hansen
Jan 27, 2026
Donna Ann Hansen (Hogan) passed away on January 27, 2026.
Donna was born on June 22, 1955 and spent the majority of her life in Amarillo.
Donna spent the last 25 years assisting people with their Medicare supplement insurance, first in the office then as a licensed agent for almost 20 years. Donna was very proud of this work and loved helping...
John Wayne "Duke" Judkins
Jan 26, 2026
John Wayne “Duke” Judkins, 50, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. Celebration of Life Services will be 2:00 PM Friday, January 30, 2026 at Life Church, 8600 Canyon Drive.
Duke was born August 23, 1975 in Amarillo, Texas to Wayne and Pat Judkins. He graduated from Tascosa High School in 1993. Duke made his career in the field...
James Travis "Jim" Colwell
Jan 25, 2026
James Travis “Jim” Colwell, 75, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive. Burial will be at Llano Cemetery.
Jim was born January 20, 1951 in Amarillo, Texas to Price and Olga Colwell. He graduated from Tascosa High School in 1969. He...
Andrew Oberg Veneklasen
Jan 24, 2026
Andrew Oberg Veneklasen passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones, on January 24, 2026. He was 36 years old.
Andrew was born on April 29, 1989, in Amarillo, Texas, and spent his childhood exploring the canyons near his home. Those early years were filled with adventure – hiking deer trails, catching garter snakes, horned toads, box turtles, and...
Don Martin
Jan 24, 2026
Lewis Don Martin, 86, of Amarillo, passed away on January 24, 2026. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Friday, January 30, 2026, at Llano Cemetery Mausoleum. Don will be available for viewing at the funeral home from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.
Don was born on July 17,...
Jerry Lynn Nelson
Jan 23, 2026
Jerry Lynn Nelson, 81, of Canyon died Friday, January 23, 2026. A private Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date.
Jerry was born March 30, 1944, in Amarillo to Dee and Velma Buttrill. She was raised in Hereford and Canyon. She enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing, quilting, and many other hands-on crafts and hobbies.
She is preceded in death by her...
Yvonne Bittick
Jan 21, 2026
Mary “Yvonne” Bittick of Amarillo went to be with our Lord on, 01/21/26. Services will be at 2:00 pm on 01/27/26 at Washington Avenue Christian Church at 3800 S. Washington St. Amarillo, TX 79110 with the Reverend Jim Shelburne officiating. Funeral arrangement will be with Cox Funeral Home 4180 Canyon Dr. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery.
Yvonne was born on...
Saúl H. Estrada
Jan 20, 2026
Saúl H. Estrada, de 50 años, de Amarillo, falleció el 20 de enero de 2026, rodeado de su familia. Los servicios funerarios se llevarán a cabo a las 2:00 p.m. el viernes 23 de enero de 2026 en Trinity Fellowship Español, ubicada en 5000 Hollywood Road, con el Pastor Iván Moncayo oficiando. La familia recibirá a amigos el jueves 22...
Lou Hawkins
Jan 17, 2026
Lou Hawkins, 95, of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. The family will receive friends at a Celebration of Life Gathering from 2:00 – 4:00 PM Friday, January 23, 2026, at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive in Amarillo.
Lou was born on March 29, 1930 in Childress, Texas to Henry and Emma Farrow and was the oldest of...
Darla Sperry
Jan 17, 2026
Darla Sperry, 53, of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, January 22, 2026, at The Loft Church, 4400 S. George Street, with Pastor Joe Tindall officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Arrangements under the direction of Cox-Rowley...
Pamela Green
Jan 17, 2026
Pamela Green, 77, of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Celebration of Life Services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive.
Pam was born September 14, 1948 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Charlie and Estella Noe. She grew up in the Pampa area. Pam was active in Clean Pampa, keeping...
Barbara Miller
Jan 16, 2026
Barbara Ann Miller, 81, of Amarillo, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. No services are scheduled at this time.
Barbara was born November 22, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio to Leonard and Betty Wiemers. She moved with her family, landing in Las Cruces, New Mexico where she met the love of her life, Howard Miller. He proposed six weeks after they...
Gilbert W. Bentley Jr.
Jan 13, 2026
Memorial services for Gilbert W. Bentley Jr., 74, of Portales will be held at 1:00 PM, Sat., Feb 7, 2026, at the First Baptist Church in Portales, NM with Rev. Blake Bentley officiating. Mason Bentley, Thatcher Bentley, Orion Bentley, Judah Bentley, Dr. Steven Gamble and John Birdsong have been named as honorary pallbearers.
Gilbert W. Bentley Jr. was born June 12,...
Carolyn Gail Miller
Jan 13, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn Gail Miller, who left us peacefully on January 13, 2026. Carolyn was born on May 31, 1940, in Memphis, Texas, to O.B. and Lucille Hoover. She graduated from Esteline High School, where she graduated as the Valedictorian, was a cheerleader and played basketball. She went on to attend...
Kim Jesse
Jan 11, 2026
Kim Jesse, 63, Amarillo, TX passed away on January 11, 2026, after a long battle with an autoimmune disease. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home on January 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
Kim was born on April 22, 1962, to Larry and Johnnie Jesse in Amarillo. She was a lifetime resident of Amarillo and retired...
Mac Gafford
Jan 9, 2026
Billy Mac Gafford, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026. Services are scheduled for Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:00 pm at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, which will include a memorial service for Sandra Gafford, who passed May 23, 2024.
Billy Mac, known as Mac, was born in Dimmitt, Texas on February 16, 1938 to Billie and Marjorie Gafford. He...
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