Obituaries

Dec 11, 2020

James V. “Jimmy” Gonzales, 69, died peacefully Friday, December 11, 2020, from COVID-19 with his wife and two children by his side.

He was born in Tucumcari, NM to parents Joe L. and Lucy Gonzales. He married his high school sweetheart, Veda Herrera, in Amarillo, TX in 1970. A man of integrity and commitment, Jimmy accomplished so...

Dec 10, 2020

Michael Jack, 56, of Amarillo, passed away on December 10, 2020 in Amarillo. No services are scheduled at this time. Michael was born July 8, 1964 in Groom to Carolyn and Dwain Jack. He was a jack of all trades and could fix anything put in front of him. Michael was an avid hunter and fisherman and also built...

Dec 9, 2020

Johnny Marvin Duerksen of Amarillo, Texas died after a lengthily illness at the age of 83 years.  He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Thelma (Bellah) Duerksen of Amarillo, Children:  Jacqueline Denise Thomason of Odessa, Tx; Sharon Kay Veazey of Joplin Mo; Johnny Marvin Duerksen, Jr of Amarillo; Scotty L. Duerksen, of Redlands, Ca; and Benjamin William...

Dec 8, 2020

Andy Persons, 75 of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Andy was born on September 27, 1945 in Memphis, Texas to Amos and Wreathel (Long) Persons. He grew up in Farmington, New Mexico, and graduated from Farmington High School in 1963. After graduating from Eastern New Mexico University in 1967, he joined his parents in Queensland, Australia,...

Dec 8, 2020

Loyd L. Vessel, III, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive with Ira Purdy officiating. Private burial will be at Llano East Cemetery. You may view the service at https://www.fhwebsites.org/cxh/live-streaming- . Loyd was born July 11, 1955 in Amarillo to Sara and...

Dec 8, 2020

Ruella M. Thompson, 83, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Celebration of Life Services will be 2:00 PM Thursday at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive, with Gary Lemley officiating. Ruella was born January 21, 1937 in Claude, Texas to Walter and Rua McGowan. She graduated from Claude High School. She was very proud of...

Dec 4, 2020

Linda Joan Squires, 72, of Amarillo, passed into the arms of Jesus on December 4, 2020 in Amarillo. No services are scheduled at this time.

Linda was born March 23, 1948 in Borger to Robert and Pauline Thompson. She enjoyed playing cards with friends, dominos and casino video games. Linda also loved crochet and was a faithful...

Dec 3, 2020

Gerald Lee Vinyard, 92, of Amarillo, passed into the arms of Jesus on December 3, 2020, in Amarillo. Graveside services will be 3:00 PM Monday, December 7, 2020, at West Lawn Cemetery in Borger. Gerald will be available for viewing Sunday, December 6, 2020, from 12:30 – 5:00 PM at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Gerald was born on...

Dec 2, 2020

On Wednesday, December 2, 2020, Isabell Luján Thompson, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 84. Isabell was born on August 13, 1936 in Mora County, New Mexico to Espeto Luján and Soraida Salazar. On September 6, 1957, she married Rueben Boyd Thompson, and they raised three children, Connie, Curtis and Carla.  She first studied...

Dec 2, 2020

Keith Willerton, 71, of Amarillo passed away December 02, 2020. No services are scheduled at this time. Please take time to share your memories and stories of Keith on his tribute wall. You may also share videos and photos. Any letters or cards may be sent to PO Box 31311 Amarillo, TX 79120 or emailed to tx2u@yahoo.com.

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Nov 30, 2020

Judy Spain, 61, of Amarillo, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive with Pastor Bob Miller of Crossroads Country Church officiating. Burial will be at Llano East Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

Nov 30, 2020

Gay Herring, 79, of Amarillo passed into the arms of Jesus on November 30, 2020. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive with Pastor Bob Miller officiating. Graveside services will take place on Saturday December 5, 2020 at Highland Park Cemetery in Borger. Services will be available via live stream, please follow...

Nov 29, 2020

Laverda Oleta Randell, 93, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020. No services are scheduled at this time.

Laverda was born on October 10, 1927, in Turkey to Marion and Emma Cunningham. She graduated from Turkey High School and married her husband, Louis Randell on January 31, 1946. He preceded her in death in 2013....

Nov 28, 2020

Richard T. Forbus, 73, of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020. No services are scheduled at this time. He was born in Comanche, Oklahoma to Chalmers Newman and Ruth Charlene Forbus. Richard grew up in Dallas, Texas where he met and married his first wife, Patricia (Pixie) Forbus. Together, they had two children, Stacy Lynn Forbus and...

Nov 27, 2020

Dr. John Thomas Taylor, DO, 78, of Amarillo, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020. Celebration of Life Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive with Rev. Rick Atkinson officiating. You may view the service on livestream at https://www.coxrowleyfuneralhome.com/live-streaming-. John was born October 14, 1942 in Brownwood, Texas to...

Nov 26, 2020

William “Bill” Henry, 89, of Amarillo, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, December 4, 2020 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive with Pastor Ken Cole officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Services will be livestreamed, please follow the link provided. https://www.fhwebsites.org/cxh/live-streaming- The family will receive friends from...

Nov 26, 2020

Henry Honea, 76, of Amarillo, Passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Memorial services will be 10:00 AM on Monday, November 30, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Canyon, 1717 4th Ave. with Pastor Steve Olsen officiating. Henry was born July 24, 1944 in Tulia, Texas to Doyle and Lavada Honea. He grew up at Cal Farley’s Boy’s Ranch,...

Nov 25, 2020

Diane Ruth Elliott, 77, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. A celebration of Diane’s life will be held at Cox Rowley Funeral Home, on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 beginning at 2 p.m. Services will be available via live stream, please follow the link provided. https://www.fhwebsites.org/cxh/live-streaming-

Diane was our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and...

Nov 21, 2020

Ramona Garcia, 64, of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday November 21, 2020 in Amarillo. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday November 28, 2020 in Seagraves. Burial will follow at the Seagraves Cemetery. Ramona will be available for viewing on Friday November 27, 2020 from 2:00 – 8:00 PM at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Ramona was born on...

Nov 21, 2020

Patricia Ann McDuffee Brewer, 69, of Amarillo, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Memorial services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive, with Rev. James Jackson officiating. “Trish” was born January 19, 1951 in Plainview, Texas to Lee and Bessie (Woodard) McDuffee....