Obituaries

March 13, 2019

Robert A. (R.A.) Wells Jr., 87, of Valle De Oro passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, followed by a reception in the fellowship hall; 3500 Bowie Street. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery; Memphis, Texas. The family will receive friends and loved ones...

March 13, 2019

William “Ken” Hathcock, 72, of Amarillo passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Northside United Pentecostal Church; 2424 North Mirror Street. Ken was born July 5, 1946 in Corrinth, Mississippi to William Chester and Lucy Blanche Hathcock. Ken moved to Amarillo in the 60’s and was a car...

March 9, 2019

Nick Calderon, 23, of Amarillo, Texas passed away March 9, 2019.

He was born September 30, 1995 to Kathy Goforth and Sonny Calderon

Nick was a huge Chicago Bears fan.

Nick was preceded in death by his great-grandmothers, Emmer Faye Morrison and Fidelie Calderon; his great aunt, Lupe Calderon; his great-grandmas, Michele Grispin,...

March 8, 2019

Robert Lee Connelly 76, of Amarillo went to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Friday March 8, 2019.

Robert “Bob” Connelly was born to Clyde and Melissa (Stevens) Connelly January 29,1943 in Phillips, Texas.

He was married to Celia Widener in Borger, Texas on January 28, 1968

Bob was a...

March 8, 2019

Juanita G. Melendez, 82, of Amarillo, Texas passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 08, 2019, Funeral services will be held 10:00am, Wednesday March 13, 2019 at Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.

Juanita G. Melendez was born June 24, 1936 in Alice, Texas. She married Juan M. Melendez on June 24, 1960. They lived in Dimmitt, Texas...

March 7, 2019

Mary Jeanette Niles, 82 of Amarillo passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 7, 2019.

The daughter of A.L. Thoreson and Grace (Brinkley), she was born October 26, 1936 in Hitchland, Texas. Jeanette was a star basketball player at Gruver High School where she graduated in 1954. In that same year, she was united in marriage to Dee Allen...

March 6, 2019

Ruthie Mae Poynor finished her earthly race and passed away March 6, 2019 at the age of 73. Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 11:00 am at God of Wonders Fellowship with Pastor Randy Srader officiating and arrangements by Cox Funeral Home.

Ruthie was born in Shamrock, TX on October 5, 1945....

March 3, 2019

Danny Wallace, 67, of Amarillo passed away peacefully serving the lord on Sunday morning, March 3, 2019. Viewing will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2019 at Cox Funeral Home; 4180 Canyon Drive. Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2019 at City Church Outreach; 205 South Polk. Danny was born May...

March 3, 2019

Billy Ross Brewer, 84, of Amarillo, died Sunday, March 3, 2019. Services will be at 10:00 on Thursday morning, March 7, 2019 at Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Billy was born March 11, 1934 in Roger Mills County in Oklahoma. He moved to Amarillo when he was 10 years old. He attended school at Amarillo High until he...

March 1, 2019

Donald (Don) B Schrowangen (age 84) was called home on March 1, 2019. Memorial services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Khiva Shrine, 305 SE 5th St. Don was born on September 19, 1934 in Terre Haute, IN to Nina (Metcalf) and Heinrich. Don grew up in Terre Haute, IN and graduated from Gerstmeyer High...

March 1, 2019

Betty Owens, 81, of Claude, died Friday, March 1, 2019. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Tuesday at Crossroads Country Church, 14425 FM 1541 with Rev. Bob Miller officiating. Burial will be 3:00 pm Tuesday at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm Monday at Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Dr. Betty was born...

March 1, 2019

Robert “Darrell” Hadley, 68, of Amarillo, died Friday, March 1, 2019. Graveside inurnment services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 14200 I-27. Darrell was born December 28, 1950 in Amarillo to Robert and Joyce Hadley. He graduated from Caprock High School. He completed cosmetology school in Amarillo, before moving to Orange County, California...

February 28, 2019

Erica Paige Taylor, 20, of Amarillo, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Monday at Pathpoint Fellowship Church, 6215 Canyon Dr. Erica was born May 29, 1998 in Amarillo to Ron and Becky Taylor. Erica came into the world ten weeks early, and was a fighter. She was the happiest child you could...

February 28, 2019

Gene “Corky” Skaggs, 90, of Amarillo, died Thursday, February 28, 2019. Memorial services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday at First Baptist Church Sanctuary, 1208 S. Tyler St. with Dr. Howard K. Batson officiating. Corky was born June 29, 1928 in Panhandle to Lonnie and Anna Skaggs. He graduated from Panhandle High School, and earned his Bachelor of Business Administration...

February 26, 2019

Gerald "Jerry" LaBue, 89, of Windsor made his way to Heaven on February 26, 2019. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Bethany Baptist Church in Lubbock, TX. Jerry was born May 23, 1929 to Philip and Ruth (Haskell) LaBue in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Due to his growing up during the Great Depression Era (1929...

February 19, 2019

Joshua Paul Lovato, 34, of Amarillo passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Memorial services will be held at Hillside Christian Church, 6100 S. Soncy on Wednesday, February 27 at 1:30 p.m. with Chaplain Byron Williamson officiating. A visitation will be Tuesday, February 26 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Cox Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.  Josh was born July 7,...

February 19, 2019

Barbara Davis, 81, passed from this life on February 19, 2019. She was born in Dayton, OH on June 25, 1937 to Minor and Mildred Bolen. She married the love of her life, Odell Davis, on March 26, 1960 in Dayton. Barbara was a loving wife and mother of seven. If that wasn't enough, she and her husband fostered...

February 18, 2019

Freddie Gray, Jr., 76, of Amarillo, died Monday, February 18, 2019. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday at Cox Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Dr. with Pastor Stephen Bailey of Pavillard Baptist Church officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm Friday at the funeral home. Freddie was born August 22, 1942 in Crane, Texas to Ellen...

February 17, 2019

Lois Warren, 67, of Amarillo, died Sunday, February 17, 2019. A private service will be held at a later date. Lois was born March 4, 1951 in Bridgeport, Texas to Jim and Inez O’Dell. She graduated from Amarillo High School, and went on to cosmetology school. She worked for United for several years. Lois was a talented crafter. She...

February 16, 2019

Ike Joe Haverland, Sr, 92, of Amarillo, passed away on February 16, 2019. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Friday at Cox Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Dr. Burial will be at Llano East Cemetery. Ike was born November 30, 1926 in Oscar, Texas to Emil and Mollie (Sula) Haverland. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the...