Obituaries

Mary  "Jean" Gaither

Mary "Jean" Gaither

Feb 19, 2018

Mary "Jean" Gaither, 90, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018. Memorial Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Cox Funeral Home-Benton Chapel, 4180 Canyon Dr. Jean was born July 30, 1927 in Hedley. She graduated from Pampa High School. Jean was married to William E. Gaither for 22 years. She was a housekeeper at the Elizabeth J...

Dan  Boy Cornish

Dan Boy Cornish

Feb 19, 2018

Dan Boy Cornish, 78, of Amarillo, died Monday, February 19, 2018. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 1:00 pm Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Senior Citizen Hall, 311 Garfield St. in Canton, Okla. Dan was born December 28, 1939 in Avard, Okla. He was raised by his mother and step-father, Ruby and Homer Harris. He graduated from...

Majorie  Helen Kesterson

Majorie Helen Kesterson

Feb 17, 2018

Marjorie Helen Rogers Kesterson, age 96, went to be with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 17, 2018. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Fairview Cemetery in Memphis. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born to Jessie Ellis Rogers and Clo Rogers on August 18,...

Vicente Cardona,  Jr.

Vicente Cardona, Jr.

Feb 17, 2018

Vicente Cardona, Jr, 45, of Amarillo, died Sautrday, February 17, 2018. Rosary will be held at 5:00 pm Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Cox Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Dr., with a Celebration of Life Gathering immediately following. Please come and share memories and stories of Vicente's life with his friends and family. Vicente was born November 26, 1972 in...

Joann Sandoval

Joann Sandoval

Feb 16, 2018

Joann Sandoval passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2018 at the age of 76. Services will be held at a later date. Born September 25, 1941 in Clayton, New Mexico and graduated from Farley, New Mexico in 1959. She lived in Clayton for a short time until residing in Amarillo where she became a hairdresser and then retired from Levi...

James  Evan Luster

James Evan Luster

Feb 16, 2018

James Evan Luster, age 46, reached the end of a battle on February 16, 2018. The struggles he endured and fought through have been completed. His mind can finally rest. Even as James fought, his love for his children was relevant and seen not only every day but every time he got to hug them. His family will hold a...

Richard Cain

Richard Cain

Feb 14, 2018

Richard Cain, 77, of Amarillo passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2018 at Lamount Baptist Church with Pastor Glen Switzer officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Cox Funeral Home. Richard was born...

Dortha  L. Gollihugh

Dortha L. Gollihugh

Feb 13, 2018

Dortha L. Gollihugh, 95, of Amarillo, died Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday at Arena of Life Church, 8827 S. FM 1541. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:30 pm Friday at the funeral home. Dortha was born October 4, 1922 in Blaine County, Okla. to Emerson and...

Jerry  Ray Stapleton

Jerry Ray Stapleton

Feb 13, 2018

Jerry Ray Stapleton, 62, of Amarillo passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Celebration of Life Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Arena of Life Church with Pastor Travis Bennett and Pastor Buzz Busby officiating. Jerry was born on November 6, 1955 in Lubbock to Quien and Shirley Stapleton. He moved to Amarillo as a...

Robert Goodson

Robert Goodson

Feb 12, 2018

Bob was born on July 6, 1938 in Graham, TX to Vernon and Vicki Goodson. He moved to Amarillo as a child, where he graduated from Amarillo High School in 1956. He then enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving until his honorable discharge. Bob married Ann Gregory on October 29, 1971 in Abilene. The two of them settled...

Wanda  Marie Childers

Wanda Marie Childers

Feb 12, 2018

Wanda Marie Childers, 84, of Amarillo passed away Monday, February 12, 2018. Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Cox Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday February 14, 2018 at Cox Funeral Home. Wanda was born on November 5, 1933 in Crowell, Texas to R.T....

Sammy Newton

Sammy Newton

Feb 9, 2018

Sammy Newton, 69, of Amarillo, died Friday, February 9, 2018. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Tuesday at The Church at Quail Creek, 801 Tascosa Rd., with Associate Pastor Dale Moreland officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Sammy was born March 11, 1948 in Springer, New Mexico to Sam and Jody Newton. He graduated from Amarillo High School...

Joann Thompson

Joann Thompson

Feb 8, 2018

JoAnn Thompson, 79, of Amarillo died Thursday, February 8, 2018. JoAnn was born January 27, 1939 in Amarillo to Jack and Virginia Williams. She married Forrest Lee Thompson in Amarillo on January 28, 1962. He preceded her in death on September 28, 1983. JoAnn was a member of Trinity Fellowship North Campus for the last 5 years. JoAnn's hobbies included...

Mihret  "Adey" Ogbamichael

Mihret "Adey" Ogbamichael

Feb 6, 2018

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! Our Adey died at home on February 6, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 am, Saturday Feburary 10, 2018 at St. John's Greek Eastern Orthodox Church. Burial to follow at Llano Cemetery. Mihret "Adey" Yobio Ogbamichael, 89, was born September 21, 1928...

Terry  Piper Hill

Terry Piper Hill

Feb 5, 2018

Terry Piper Hill, 66, of Valle De Oro, went to be with His Lord on Monday, February 5, 2018. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am Friday at Triumphant Truth Church, 1701 S. Manhattan St. with Dr. Alberta Helton and Rev. Lori DeBose officiating. Graveside services will be at 3:30 pm at Roaring Springs Cemetery. There will be a Celebration...

Maybell Thomason

Maybell Thomason

Feb 4, 2018

Maybell Thomason, 87, of Amarillo passed away on February 4, 2018. Graveside Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Llano Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Cox Funeral Home. Maybell was born on October 23, 1930 in Pontotoc, OK to Virgil and Gracie Keenom. She moved...

Dorothy  Jean Mankins

Dorothy Jean Mankins

Feb 4, 2018

Dorothy Jean Mankins, 89, of Amarillo passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018. Graveside Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 9,2018 at Llano Cemetery. The family will received friends for visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Dorothy was born on March 11, 1928 in Oklahoma to Logan and Dona Bishop. She was raised in Oklahoma,...

Douglas Hill

Douglas Hill

Feb 2, 2018

Douglas Hill, 79, of Amarillo, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Oasis Southwest Baptist Church. Douglas was born September 8, 1938 in Point, Texas to Charlie and Alice Hill. He graduated from Carey High School. Douglas married Peggy Sue Carter in 1960 in Childress, Texas....

Leonard  D. Weeks

Leonard D. Weeks

Jan 31, 2018

Leonard D. Weeks, 85, of Amarillo, died Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Funeral services will be 10:00am Monday at Cox Funeral Home- Benton Chapel, 4180 Canyon Dr. Graveside service will be at 2:00pm at Wheeler Cemetery. The Family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00pm Sunday at Cox Funeral Home. Leonard was born June 26, 1932 in Dozier, Texas to John and Mamie...

Bryan Marler

Bryan Marler

Jan 30, 2018

Bryan Marler, 43, of Amarillo passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 2, 2018 at the Church at Quail Creek, 801 Tascosa Road. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Cox Funeral Home. A celebration of life gathering will also be held from...