Obituaries

Jerry Fowler

Dec 30, 2019

Jerry Fowler, 84, of Amarillo, died on December 30, 2019 with loved ones by his side. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm today January 3rd, at Washington Ave. Christian Church, 3800 S Washington St with Pastor Jim Shelburne officiating.

Jerry was born on January 3, 1935 in Lockney, TX to Winfred “Lefty” and Othel Fowler. He graduated...

Gerald Dwight "Sonny" Winter, Sr.

Dec 28, 2019

Gerald Dwight “Sonny” Winter, Sr., 80, of Amarillo, died Saturday, December 28, 2019. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Sonny was born July 28, 1939 in Okeene, Oklahoma to Carl and Ruby Winter. His family moved to Amarillo when he was seven years old. He married Joyce Hubbart in 1957. Sonny worked in construction for over...

Arlo "Duane" Hetzel

Dec 28, 2019

Arlo “Duane” Hetzel, 93, of Amarillo passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2020 at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends and loved ones for visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the funeral home. Duane was born April 24, 1926 in Ludell,...

Billy Nordyke

Dec 27, 2019

Billy's obituary is currently being composed, please check back at a a later time.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Cathi I. (Williams) Nichols

Dec 27, 2019

Cathi I. Williams Nichols, 54, of Amarillo, died December 27, 2019. Memorial services will be 2:00 pm Sunday at Trinity Fellowship Church – North Campus, 503 E. Willow Creek Drive, with Pastor Bo Williams officiating. Cathi was born May 20, 1965 in Rogers, Arkansas to Jesse and Jeanne Williams. She graduated from Palo Duro High School. She married Gregg...

Jessica Jo Groomer-Smith

Dec 25, 2019

Jessica Jo Groomer-Smith, 43, of Amarillo, died December 25, 2019. Memorial services will be 2:00 pm Sunday at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive. The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 pm Saturday at the funeral home. Jessica was born July 21, 1976 in Amarillo to Jonne and Cindy Groomer. She attended Tascosa High School, and earned her...

William Clayton Lay

Dec 23, 2019

William Clayton Lay, 39, of Amarillo, died December 23, 2019. Memorial services will be 11:00 am Monday at Trinity Fellowship Church- Student Ministries Building, 5000 Hollywood Rd. with Chaplain John Lay officiating. After Clayton graduated from Vega High School in 1999, he welcomed a beautiful baby girl names Kylee Marie Lay in 2000. Kylee was the light of his...

Rick Mangum

Dec 22, 2019

Rick Mangum, 70, of Amarillo, went to be with Jesus December 22, 2019.  Memorial service will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 555 E. Hastings Avenue with Pastor Michael Carter officiating.  Rick was born May 1, 1949 in Groom to J.W. and Oma Mangum.  He graduated from Panhandle High School and married...

Deaun "Dee" Moser

Dec 22, 2019

DeAun “Dee” Moser 81, of Amarillo, died Sunday December 22, 2019 surrounded by her family.

Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday December 28, 2019 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dale Moreland officiating. Burial will follow at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

DeAun was born May 7, 1938...

Mary Hobbs Pence

Dec 21, 2019

Mary Hobbs Pence, 89, of Amarillo passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2019 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 27, 2019 at Vinson Cave Creek Cemetery in Vinson, OK. The family will receive friends and loved ones for visitation from 5:00 p.m. to...

Carl A. Roschetzky

Dec 19, 2019

Carl A. Roschetzky, 76, of Amarillo, died Thursday, December 19, 2019. Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2019 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4317 I-40 with Pastor Bill Ivins officiating. Inurnment will be at Coastal Bend State Veteran’s Cemetery in Corpus Christi. Carl was born December 30, 1942 in Mathis, Texas to George and...

Kelly Wayne Powers

Dec 15, 2019

Kelly Wayne Powers, 64, of Amarillo passed away in his home Sunday, December 15, 2019. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. Kelly was born September 27, 1955 in Amarillo to Vernon Dwayne Powers and Glenna Nadyne Howell. He and Barbara Jena Bell were married November 27, 1996. Barbara...

Ted Fancher

Dec 13, 2019

Teddy “Ted” Ray Fancher was born on August 23, 1950 to Walter and Nita Fancher in Clarendon, Texas and passed away on December 13, 2019 in Amarillo, Texas. Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Ted graduated from Caprock High School in 1968.  After graduation, he completed his apprenticeship with Wagner’s Jewelers in downtown...

Mary Alderete

Dec 12, 2019

Mary Alderete, 86, of Amarillo, died Thursday, December 12, 2019. Memorial services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive. Inurnment will be at Llano Cemetery at a later date. Mary was born June 1, 1933 in Marlin, Texas to Miguel and Dora Andrada. She worked as a nanny and housekeeper...

Bud Walcott

Dec 11, 2019

Elton Leroy “Bud” Walcott, Jr., 82, of Amarillo, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Graveside services will be 10:00 am Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Chuck Neal of Chaparral Hills Baptist Church officiating. Viewing will be 11:00-5:00 pm Friday at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Bud was born April 10, 1937 in Pampa to Pat and Elton...

Kenneth "Ken" Williams

Dec 10, 2019

Kenneth “Ken” Williams, 75, of Amarillo passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Memorial services will be at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Power Church with Pastor Ron Kohler officiating. Ken was born June 3, 1944 in Amherst, TX to Virgil and Ella Belle Williams. He attended Muleshoe High School in Muleshoe, TX. Ken married the love of...

Willie Mae Lawrence

Dec 8, 2019

Willie Mae Lawrence, 87, of Amarillo passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the funeral home. The family will receive friends and loved ones for visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the day of the service. Willie was born November 25, 1932...

Barbara Wing

Dec 5, 2019

Barbara Wing, 86, of Amarillo passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at South Lawn Baptist Church; 4306 South Washington. The family will receive friends and loved ones for visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday, December 9, 2019 at the funeral home. Barbara was born June...

Ronald Wayne Crowder

Nov 30, 2019

Ronald Wayne Crowder went to live with his Savior on January 23, 2020. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday January 28, at South Georgia Baptist Church in Amarillo with Pastor Mike Martin officiating. Interment will follow at Llano Cemetery. A formal visitation will be held Tuesday at the church from 1:00 – 2:00 PM.

Ron was...

Harlin "Bud" Mitchell

Nov 30, 2019

Harlin “Bud” Mitchell, 78, of Amarillo, died Saturday, November 30, 2019. Graveside services will be 10:00 am Tuesday at Llano Cemetery. Bud was born November 9, 1941 in Red River County, Texas to Elbert and Mary Mitchell. He attended Amarillo High School. He married Jean Lawler on October 22, 1964 in Amarillo. They celebrated 55 years of marriage this...