Obituaries

Jul 22, 2021

Larry was born in Hood County, Texas on April 16, 1955. God called him home on July 22, 2021 in Amarillo, Texas. There will be a graveside service, celebration of his life, Saturday Oct 23 at 10:00 am in Acton Cemetery, Acton, Texas.

Larry graduated from Haltom High School in 1973. He joined the Army right out...

Jul 22, 2021

Stephen (Steve) Lawrence Keplar, 57, of Amarillo, TX passed away on July 22, 2021.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Llano Cemetery in the Garden of Serenity off Arthur St.

Steve was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 11, 1964, to Frank W Keplar and Hazel I Furrer.

Jul 20, 2021

Juan Reyes-Escobedo, 77, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday at Living Water Family Church, 2500 S. Eastern St. with Pastor Oscar Mendoza officiating.

Juan was born April 29, 1944 in Allende Coahuila, Mexico. He grew up there and moved to the U.S. at the age of 17....

Jul 18, 2021

Willie Smith, 69, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Saturday at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive, with Pastor Doug Gehm of Grace Church officiating.

Willie was born December 2, 1951 in Amarillo to Lee and Cleo Smith. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy, serving two...

Jul 18, 2021

Mildred Lucille Rucker, 91, of Amarillo, passed away on July 18, 2021 in Claude. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Lucille was born in Brandsville, Missouri on March 4, 1930 to Frederick and Attie Decker. She has been a part of the Amarillo community for over 67...

Jul 16, 2021

Eloise Steinman, 74, of Amarillo, passed away on July 16, 2021 in Amarillo. Memorial services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday July 20, 2021 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2525 Wimberley Rd. Services are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Eloise was born in Amarillo on April 11, 1947 to Richard and Mamie Solomon. She graduated from Amarillo...

Jul 16, 2021

John M. Dodson, 87, of Amarillo, passed away on July 16, 2021 in Amarillo.  John will be available for viewing on Monday July 19, 2021 from 1:00 - 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday July 20, 2021 at Washington Avenue Christian Church, 3800 S. Washington St., with Pastor Jim Shelburne officiating. Burial...

Jul 16, 2021

Ruth Helen Goach, 94, of Amarillo, passed away on July 16, 2021. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Monday July 19, 2021 at Llano East Cemetery with Reverend Kevin Deckard officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Ruth was born on June 20, 1927 to James and Selma O’Quinn in Denison, Texas. She made...

Jul 14, 2021

Stacy Lyn Esquibel, 53, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday July 14, 2021. No services are scheduled at this time. The family will have a private gathering at a later day for Stacy’s family and close friends. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Stacy was born on November 4, 1967 in Amarillo to Doug...

Jul 8, 2021

Helena Mokray Reed, 84, of Amarillo passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 8, 2021, after an illness. Private burial will be in the Reed Cemetery at a future date.  Arrangements are entrusted to Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, Amarillo, Texas.  A casual gathering of family and friends will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 PM Sunday, July 18, 2021 at The...

Jul 8, 2021

Ernie Alfred, 90, of Amarillo, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Monday at the funeral home.

Ernie was born January 22, 1931...

Jul 4, 2021

Carroll Dean “Bo” Bozarth, 88, of Amarillo, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday July 4, 2021. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday July 8, 2021 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home with Pastor Wayne Griffin officiating. Bo will be available for viewing on Wednesday July 7, 2021 from 2:00 – 8:00 PM. The family will receive friends at...

Jul 2, 2021

Susie Brown, 62, of Amarillo, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021. Memorial services will be 10:00 AM Saturday July 10, 2021 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive.

Susie was born November 13, 1958 in Amarillo, Texas. She graduated from Tascosa High School, and went on to earn her Associate degree in Art. She worked...

Jul 2, 2021

Shirley Wright, 85, of Amarillo, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, July 9, 2021 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive, with Chaplain Byron Williamson officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 6:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Shirley was born October 24, 1935 in...

Jul 1, 2021

Heaven became a much brighter and more beautiful place on July 1, 2021, when Mae Elizabeth Hunter Hatfield, age 95, of Amarillo, Texas, passed through those gates of Heaven and into the arms of Jesus.  Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Mt. Marion Cemetery in Strawn, Texas.

Elizabeth was born...

Jun 28, 2021

Jerry D. Hammers, 73, of Amarillo, known to his friends as Jay, died Monday June 28, 2021.  Private services will be held. Cremation and arrangements are by Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Jay was born on July 5, 1947, in Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond C. Hammers and Terry O. Lovelady, a brother...

Jun 28, 2021

Robert “Bob” McNeil, 87, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Saturday at Arena of Life Church, 8827 FM 1541, with Pastor Ty Jones and Pastor Travis Bennett officiating.

Bob was born June 21, 1934 in Kilgore, Texas to Claude and Florene McNeil. He graduated from Odessa High School...

Jun 26, 2021

Ronnie Joel Rogers, 61, of Canyon, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday at Christian Heritage Church, 900 S. Nelson St. with Pastor Craig Lawless officiating.

Ronnie was born January 11, 1960 in Canyon, Texas to Joe and Peggy Rogers. He graduated from Canyon High School. He proudly served in...

Jun 26, 2021

Lawrence “Larry” Lee Garcia, 49, of Amarillo, took his last breath on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at his home. He was surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on July 1st, at Comanche Trail Church of Christ, 2700 SE 34th Avenue, Amarillo, Texas. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Wednesday,...

Jun 25, 2021

Julie Susan Whitbread Greene was called home by our Lord on Friday, June 25, 2021 at the age of 72 in Amarillo, TX. Julie was born August 8, 1948 in Hollywood, CA. She graduated from Burges High School in 1966 and later from the University of Texas at El Paso with a B.A. in Elementary Education.  She was a...