Cox-Rowley Funeral Home

Carroll Stephen "Pap" Lewis, 89, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Memorial Services will be held on April 9, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. Carroll was born October 9, 1932 in Erwin, Tennessee to James and Letha Lewis. He graduated from Unicoi County High School. He married the love of his life Fern Laura Peake on May 24, 1952 in Erwin, TN. They spent a wonderful 68 years together until her passing. He served in the Air Force from 1952-1956. Carroll worked 15 years for Sandia National Laboratory, then spent 36 years in sales for Radcliff Supply, Amarillo Fire and Safety and Crown Supply. He...

Gordon Frank Wheat, born January 27, 1943, in McNary, AZ to Hosea and Hattie Wheat passed away on March 14, 2022, suddenly in his home at the age of 79. A viewing and visitation will be held at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive, on Saturday, March 19, 2022 from 2-4PM. A memorial service will be held later in Roswell, NM on April 9, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 9:30am. Gordon's final resting place will be in the Veteran's Wall at South Park Cemetery in Roswell, NM. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. Gordon married the love of his life Paulette O'Dell on October 16, 1965, in Mesa, AZ at the LDS Temple. Gordon served in the...

Elwanda Wagner of Bushland passed away March 6, 2022. Visitation will be Thursday, March 10, 2022, from 4-6 pm at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. Funeral service will he held on Friday, March 11, 2022, at 10:00 am at Journey Church with Pastor Sheldon DeVries officiating. Interment to follow at Palo Duro Cemetery in Wildorado. Elwanda was born November 1, 1938, in Cary, Texas to George and Gladys Gresham. She was a hardworking woman who found good in everyone. She was a loving, kind, generous giving woman. Elwanda spent 54 years on a farm where she enjoyed working and helping maintain it. Her family meant the world to her, but her grandchildren were the light of her life. She attended every single...

Tom Mozdir, 75, of Amarillo, Texas went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2022. Graveside service will be held at North Tulare Cemetery on Friday, March 4, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. Tom was born and raised in Tulare, California by his parents, Charles and Arlis Mozdir. He graduated from Tulare Union High School in 1965 and continued his education at College of the Sequoias before being drafted into the United States Army Corp in 1966. Tom was stationed in both Vietnam and Seoul Korea. He served with the 101st Airborne while in Vietnam and the 8th Army Honor Guard in Seoul Korea. After completing his Army service, Tom returned to Tulare to marry his high school sweetheart Betty Stone on...

Tom Mozdir, 75, of Amarillo, Texas went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2022. Graveside service will be held at North Tulare Cemetery on Friday, March 4, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. Tom was born and raised in Tulare, California by his parents, Charles and Arlis Mozdir. He graduated from Tulare Union High School in 1965 and continued his education at College of the Sequoias before being drafted into the United States Army Corp in 1966. Tom was stationed in both Vietnam and Seoul Korea. He served with the 101st Airborne while in Vietnam and the 8th Army Honor Guard in Seoul Korea. After completing his Army service, Tom returned to Tulare to marry his high school sweetheart Betty Stone on...

L.D. Truitt, 88, of Canyon, passed away at his home on Sunday February 6, 2022. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Thursday February 10, 2022 at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon with Pastor Kevin Deckard officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. LD Truitt was born on November 4, 1933 to Hill and Opal Truitt in Keota Oklahoma. LD and his family later moved to Chowchilla, California. LD graduated from Chowchilla High School in 1953. Shortly thereafter he was drafted into the United States Army. Upon completion of Basic camp at Fort Ord, California LD was selected to attend...

Carolyn Elizabeth Kime, 76, of Amarillo passed away February 3, 2022. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Monday February 7, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2101 Coulter St,- Bishop Chris Moncivais officiating. [email protected] will be available for viewing from 3 - 5 pm on Sunday, February 6th at the Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. To view the funeral service by Zoom please click on the following link: https.//zoom.us/j/99197165707 Carolyn was born on November 26, 1945 in Brownsville, Texas to Jesse and Louise Mullins. She graduated from Palo Duro High School. Carolyn married Tony...

Frances "Francy" Ann Callahan, age 71, previously of Amarillo and Plainview, TX passed away October 25, 2021 in Farmersville, TX. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. Frances was a beloved wife to Joe Callahan for 51 years and was the best mother for which anyone could ever ask. She prided herself on guiding and instilling the best qualities in her children by leading many of their childhood endeavors including Girl Scouts, 4-H and countless projects. There was not a sporting event, classroom activity or special moment that she ever missed, a standard that she upheld when her grandchildren were born. Upon their retirement, Frances and Joe owned the Flower Stop as...

Ronald E. Fulton, Sr., 72, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Friday at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive, with Dr. Buddy Young officiating. Ron was born October 14, 1948 in Las Animas, Colorado to Grace and Richard Fulton. He graduated from Swink High School in Swink, Colorado. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was deployed to Vietnam. Ron has lived in Texas for the last 25 years. He worked as a general contractor in construction, retiring in 2010. He was an active member of the VFW, Post #1657, and the American Legion. In his spare time, Ron enjoyed riding motorcycles; he participated in many charity rides and funeral...

Brenda Ann (Tulloh) Belwood, 73, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on August 13, 2021. Brenda made a lasting impression by all those who knew her and her strong belief in her Lord, was her source of strength. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Max C. Tulloh and Betty (Thacker) Tulloh. Brenda is survived by her daughter Amanda (Mandy) Ehrenfeld Grisbaum and husband, Rick Grisbaum, her son, Kevin Ehrenfeld, her sister, Jan Parsons, her brother, Michael Tulloh and wife, Sharon Tulloh , her grandchildren, Breeze Grisbaum and Greg Grisbaum, along with 4 great grandchildren. Brenda was a proud U.S. Airforce Veteran and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation...

Ronnie Joel Rogers, 61, of Canyon, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday at Christian Heritage Church, 900 S. Nelson St. with Pastor Craig Lawless officiating. Ronnie was born January 11, 1960 in Canyon, Texas to Joe and Peggy Rogers. He graduated from Canyon High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a general contractor for Southwest General Contractors for the last 13 years. In his spare time, Ronnie loved riding his motorcycle and traveling. He especially enjoyed riding through the mountains in Tennessee. Ronnie had a fierce love for his family and his grandkids were his world. He was a member of Christian Heritage...

Curtis Lester Hoover, 66, of Canyon, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 10, 2021 in Canyon. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. Curtis was born on April 29, 1955 in Childress to Rayworth "Bub" and Mary Hoover. He grew up in Motley County on a section of land, with cattle, horses, pigs and chickens. Curtis worked for 13 years at Shallowater High School and would later serve for 25 years at Randall High School as the agriculture teacher. He was a long time member of Palo Duro Cowboy Church. Curtis loved horses and team roping where he earned the nickname "Red Roper". He also enjoyed cooking on the chuck wagon. He loved to laugh and spend quality time...

Clarence Olson, 97, of Amarillo, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away on June 1, 2021. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home. Clarence was born on September 9, 1923 in Des Moines, Iowa to Helmer and Corda Olson. He was a Unites States veteran who served in the Army Air Corps. Clarence served in WWII as a First Lieutenant. Clarence played the piano in some of his early years, and was a part of a big swing band. He worked as an architect for 45 years, mostly commercial buildings, schools and malls. Clarence was a devoted Christian who loved Jesus. He will be missed by all that loved him. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Vonnie...

Joe Leman Burrage, 85, passed away May 24, 2021 in Amarillo, Texas, due to heart and kidney disease, and other age-related issues. He was born August 9, 1935 in Coleman County Texas. He was the son of the late Richard L. (Doc) Burrage and C. Jewell Briggs-Burrage. He grew up attending schools in Coleman, graduating from Coleman High School in 1953. He married his beloved wife of 59 years, Tonie Lavon Tomlinson-Burrage, on June 5, 1954. They made their home and raised their family of 3 children in Coleman, Texas. Joe spent his adult life working at a job he enjoyed, helping to manage the Shoppin' Baskit grocery store, until he retired. He always greeted his customers with a smile and a...

Jerry Lynn Evans, 61, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday April 27, 2021 in Amarillo. Celebration of Life Services were held on Monday May 3, 2021 at MORE Church in Amarillo. the service can be viewed at https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCSxCn0eHElEo-h2H6QtRCg. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Rowley funeral home. Jerry was born February 3, 1960 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Roscoe and Jeanne Evans. Jerry met his sweetheart, Jan Wright when they attended MidAmerican Nazarene University. He proposed to her at the college and they married on August 2, 1980 in Sublette, Kansas. Jerry and Jan have spent 41 unpredictable and fun years together and his laughter and smile she will remember...

Marilyn Anderson Rayhorn, 86, formerly of McConnell, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in Amarillo, Texas.

Olive Alice Jeanfreau Alexander, resident of Fort Worth, 82, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28. She was born on February 4, 1939 to the late Lester and Lila Jeanfreau in Houston, Texas. Olive graduated from Corrigan High School, studied at Baylor University, and earned a bachelor degree in mathematics from Brown University. While at Baylor, she married the late Earl Glynn Alexander, to whom she was married for 61 years. Olive was a musician, author, educator and missionary. Her ten grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren called her "Mamita." Olive is survived by her son, Eric Ross Alexander and daughter-in-law Christine Lyons Alexander; six Alexander grandsons; David,...