Obituaries

May 31, 2021

Chloe Bre’Ann Vivens Went to the other side of the rainbow on May 31, 2021. An honorable and ornery soul, with a smile that could light up any room. She will be dearly missed by both family and her dearly beloved friends. Although her death is tragic, we take time to honor her good qualities. Her beautiful personality and...

May 30, 2021

Robert Moss, 63, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Private services will be held at a later time.

Robert was born December 19, 1957 in Dumas, Texas to John and Maxine Moss. He graduated from Dumas High School. He married Joy LaFever on January 14, 1983 in Dumas. They enjoyed 38 years of marriage...

May 27, 2021

Fred D. Strickland, 77, of Amarillo, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Memorial services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive with Chaplain Ira Purdy officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

Fred was born August 4, 1943...

May 24, 2021

Joe Leman Burrage, 85, passed away May 24, 2021 in Amarillo, Texas, due to heart and kidney disease, and other age-related issues.

He was born August 9, 1935 in Coleman County Texas.  He was the son of the late Richard L. (Doc) Burrage and C. Jewell Briggs-Burrage.  He grew up attending schools in Coleman, graduating from Coleman...

May 23, 2021

Patricia Hernandez Gonzales, 56, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday May 23, 2021 in Amarillo. Celebration of Life services will be 2:00 PM Thursday May 27, 2021 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Burial will follow at Llano Cemetery. Patricia will be available for viewing on Wednesday from 12:00 – 8:00 PM and Thursday from 8:00 AM –...

May 23, 2021

Agnes Lee “Sammie” Gregory, 84, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Sammie will be available for viewing from 1:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. There are no other services scheduled at this time.

Sammie was born March 28, 1937. Her parents were Dr. Murray and...

May 21, 2021

On Friday, May 21, 2021, William Eville Smeaton peacefully slipped away to reunite with the love of his life, Glendora Annette Morroni Smeaton, who passed from this world almost exactly a year before.

Bill was born in 1929 in Nutley, New Jersey, to James D. Smeaton and Margaret Eville Smeaton. After his elementary education, Bill attended The...

May 20, 2021

Terry Jean Thomas, 61, of Amarillo, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. A Celebration of her life will be held on June 12, 2021 at 10:00 am at her home.  Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Terry was born on July 7, 1959 in Amarillo to James Eugene and Shirley Ann Dill. She...

May 19, 2021

Eric Overberg DeMar, 56, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday at St. Hyacinth’s Church, 4500 W. Hills Trail, with Fr. Lupe Mayorga officiating. Viewing will be from 2:00 to 5:00 PM on Sunday, and 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Monday. Rosary will be prayed at 6:30...

May 19, 2021

Madelin Labus, 93, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Friday, May 28, 2021 at Washington Ave. Christian Church, 3800 S. Washington St. with Chaplain Byron Williamson and Pastor Lennie McCay officiating. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in White Deer. The family will receive...

May 16, 2021

Aaron Thomas Goss, 37, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday May 16, 2021 with his family by his side. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday May 21, 2021 at Family Life Church, 3900 SW 58th Ave, with Pastor Jason Laird officiating. Burial will follow at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. Services...

May 12, 2021

Anthony “Tony” William Edwards, 65, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Monday, May 17, 2021 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive, with Gary House officiating.

Tony was born to Andy and Louise Edwards on July 7, 1955 in the old Tulia Hospital.  He was raised on...

May 12, 2021

Lila Glendine Baker Denney, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.  She was born in Lamesa, Texas to Erma Lee Watson and William Laurence Baker on September 26, 1935.  She attended high school in Lamesa and in San Angelo, Texas and graduated from Texas Technological College in 1956 with a B.S. in Home Economics.  She married William...

May 11, 2021

Jerry Calahan, 71, of Canyon, passed away on Monday May 11, 2021 in Amarillo. Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Friday May 28, 2021 at South Plains Baptist Church in South Plains, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley funeral home.

Jerry was born on December 18, 1949 in Lockney to Shelby and Margaret Calahan. Jerry...

May 11, 2021

Stacey Chandler Herman, 51, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Celebration of Life Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Friday, May 21, 2021 at the funeral home.

Stacey was born April 23, 1970...

May 11, 2021

Kate T. Lawrence, 69, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. No services are scheduled at this time.

Kate was born November 20, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Taylor High School in North Bend, Ohio. She earned her master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Humanities with a specialty in Shakespeare from Arizona State University in...

May 9, 2021

Randy “Rion” McCarthy, 57, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday at The Church at Quail Creek, 801 Tascosa Rd. with Pastor Kyle Clayton officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Dr. Services will...

May 9, 2021

Ronnie Savage, 69, of Amarillo passed away on May 9, 2021 at his home in Amarillo. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday May 19, 2021 at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Ronnie was born November 13, 1951 in Wellington to Hubert and Flora Savage, but his father was Eugene Debs...

May 4, 2021

Mark G. Ruggles, 61, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Celebration of Life Services will be 10:00 AM Monday, May 10, 2021 at Christian Heritage Church, 900 S. Nelson St., with Pastor Craig Lawlis officiating.

Mark was born November 11, 1959 in Waterbury, Connecticut to Leroy and Beverly Ruggles. He graduated from Tascosa High...

May 3, 2021

Bonnie Jo Thomas Vinyard, 86, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Friday at Llano Cemetery, with Chaplain Byron Williamson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.

Bonnie was born April 18, 1935 outside Sulfur Springs, Texas...