Obituaries

Apr 15, 2025

Our dad, Commie Lee Smith, passed from this life on April 15, 2025 after a valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease.  He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Betty; daughters, Wally Roundtree, Karen Cawthon and Charlene Conner (and husband Larry) and a son, Jeff (and wife Pam).  His grandchildren; Eric Cawthon, Ty Burk (and wife Sara), Danielle Roundtree,...

Apr 14, 2025

Candi Renee Bernius Vincent died April 14th, 2025 in San Augustine, Texas . She was 62 years old. Candi had resided in Milam, Texas for the past 17 years. She was born July 24, 1962, in Pampa, Texas to Robert and Lucille Bernius. She had been married to Gary Vincent of Bridge City, Texas for 37 years at the...

Apr 12, 2025

Cynthia “Cyndi” Brooks, 77, passed away April 12, 2025. Private family services are to be held at a later date.

Cyndi was born on April 7, 1948 in Pittsfield, Illinois to Norris and Helen Whorton. She graduated from Bluffs High School in Bluffs, Illinois. Cyndi married James “Jim” Brooks on August 6, 1992, in Borger, Texas. Together...

Apr 8, 2025

Elias K. Easton Ragsdale, known affectionately to many as “Doc,” passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on April 8, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and compassion. Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM (MST) on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Lighthouse Church, 1310 S. 2nd Street, Raton, New Mexico. Graveside service will follow.

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Apr 8, 2025

John H. Whitney, 92, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, April 11, 2025 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive, with Pastor Billy Nickell officiating. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday, April 10, 2025 at the...

Apr 7, 2025

Nita Cage, 80, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday April 7, 2025. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Friday, April 11th at Ralls Cemetery in Ralls, TX. The family will receive friends on Thursday April 10th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Park Place Towers in the Parlor, 1300 S Harrison Street, in Amarillo. Arrangements are under the direction...

Apr 7, 2025

Aaron Babbitt, 48, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025. Celebration of Life Services will be 10:00 AM Monday, April 14, 2025 at Paramount Baptist Church, 3801 S. Western St. with Pastor Lance Herrington officiating. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 4:00 PM Sunday, April 13, 2025 at...

Apr 6, 2025

Mike Phian, 69, of Amarillo, passed away on April 6, 2025. Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday April 9, 2025 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Mike was born on October 15, 1955, in Pakse, Laos, and moved to the United States where he would go on to lead a life filled with dedication, love, and joy.

Apr 6, 2025

Shirley Shawhart Sperry, 82, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Cox- Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive with Pastor Rick Chadick officiating. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Thursday at Fairview Cemetery in Memphis, Texas. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM...

Apr 5, 2025

"Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies." Our beloved Ellen Lovett, 95, was priced far above rubies. Ellen passed away on Saturday, April 5th, 2025. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 18th, 2025, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2101 N. Coulter in Amarillo, Texas. The...

Apr 3, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Cynthia “Cindy” Brashears Henson on April 3, 2025, at the age of 64, after suffering a long illness. Cindy was born to James and Charline Brashears on December 2, 1960, in Amarillo, TX.  A time of visitation for friends and family of Cindy will be held Friday, April...

Mar 31, 2025

Jerry Snyder, 81, of Amarillo, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, March 31, 2025. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, April 3, 2025, at First Baptist Church, Sanctuary, 1208 S. Tyler Street, with Dr. Howard Batson officiating. Private burial will take place at Llano Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00...

Mar 30, 2025

Phillip Edward Hopson of Amarillo passed away March 30, 2025, at the age of 69 years. He was born October 10, 1955 in Killeen, TX and was the eldest child of Bill and Nelda Hopson. One of his proudest moments, as a fourteen-year-old teenager, was when he accepted Jesus Christ as his savior and was baptized at Pershing Park...

Mar 30, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Vickie Lynn Foshee, who left us peacefully on March 30, 2025, at the age of 73. A memorial service will be held at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home on Friday April 04, 2025 at 2:00 PM.

Born on December 24, 1951 in Amarillo, Texas....

Mar 27, 2025

Louise Blackwell, 97, of Amarillo, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Louise was born August 26, 1927 in Conde’-sur-I’Escaut, France to Marcel and Helene Guinet. Her siblings were Regine, Jacqueline, Yvette, Pierre...

Mar 25, 2025

Margaret Helen Miller Heyde entered the Church Triumphant on March 25, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas, at the age of 77 years. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday April 26, 2025, at St. Luke Presbyterian Church, 3001 Bell St., Amarillo, TX.

Born on October 21, 1947, in Ashland, Wisconsin, to parents Reuben Raymond Miller,...

Mar 24, 2025

James M. “Jim” Hollabaugh, 82, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Jim was born November 9, 1942 in Shamrock, Texas to James and Ramah Hollabaugh. He graduated from Shamrock High School, and married his high school sweetheart, Pamela Mann on June 16, 1961 in...

Mar 22, 2025

Rachel Boyd, 33, of Tulia, passed away on March 22, 2025. Services are pending at this time and will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Rachel was born on June 15, 1991 in Alderson, West Virginia to Cathy and Buddy Mitchem.

Rachel was a loving mother,...

Mar 20, 2025

Mary Lee Snell, 86, of Amarillo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025. A memorial service to honor her life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Cox-Rowley Funeral home, 4180 Canyon Dr. with Pastor Charles Yeager officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

Born on June 25,...

Mar 19, 2025

Wilton Eugene Manley, 82, passed away on March 19, 2025, with his beloved wife, Penny, by his side. Visitation will be held at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home at 4180 Canyon Dr. Amarillo, TX, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on Sunday, March 23rd. A celebration of Wilton’s life will be 10:00 AM Monday, March 24th, at Khiva Shriners Lodge at 305...