Rhenda Ann Fuqua Beeson
Jan 29, 2025
Rhenda Ann Fuqua Beeson passed away on January 29, 2025, in Hermosa, South Dakota just a few weeks after celebrating her 80th birthday. She was surrounded by her children and her daughter Lanise’s husband, who, together with Hospice nurses, helped care for her during her recent bout of pneumonia.
Rhenda was born in Amarillo, Texas on January 10, 1945, to Betty...
Mary Elizabeth King-Poynor
Jan 29, 2025
Mary Elizabeth King-Poynor, 87, of Amarillo, TX passed away January 29, 2025.
Visitation will be from 6:30-7:30 PM, Friday, January 31, 2025 at Boxwell Brothers, 2800 Paramount. Graveside service will be at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Childress Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.
Mary was born March 27, 1937 in Childress, TX to James Goodson and Bertie...
Claud Allen Cooksey
Jan 28, 2025
Claud Allen Cooksey, 92, of Dumas died on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, February 3, 2025 at First Baptist Church with Matthew Price officiating. Burial will follow at Northlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Dumas, 500 N. Maddox.
Claud was born on November 13, 1932 in...
Lesa "Jo" Tyler Bagwell
Jan 27, 2025
Lesa "Jo" Tyler Bagwell, 65, of Amarillo, TX passed away on January 27, 2025.
Memorial services will be at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, February 13, 2025, in the Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., with Rev. Dr. Howard Griffin officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.
Jo was born on August 23, 1959 in Amarillo, TX to Lewis Gus and Ruth...
Mary Ellen Chandler
Jan 27, 2025
Mary Ellen Chandler, age 89, entered into eternal rest on January 27, 2025. She was born on June 24, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio, to John Chalmers Bryson and Annis Sparks Bryson.
A longtime resident of Amarillo, Mary graduated from Amarillo High School before attending Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, where she earned her degree. She later returned home to Amarillo...
Marsha Leavitt
Jan 27, 2025
It is with bittersweet sorrow that we announce the passing of Marsha Leavitt, who entered heaven on January 27th at the age of 78. Marsha was a cherished member of our community, a loving mother, grandmother “Nana,” and a person whose friendship touched the lives of many.
Marsha was born on April 21, 1946, in Bowie, TX. She served the town...
Bill Bratcher
Jan 27, 2025
Bill Bratcher, 79, of Amarillo, Texas, passed from this life on January 27, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born to Earl and Frances Bratcher on December 22, 1945, in Roswell, New Mexico.
In 1954, Bill’s family moved to Amarillo, Texas, where his parents ran a Whiting Brothers full-service filling station on Historic Route 66 during the iconic 1950s....
L. Louise Box
Jan 26, 2025
L. Louise Pugh Box went to be with her beloved husband and other departed loved ones on Jan 26, 2025. She had recently celebrated her 100th birthday.
Memorial services will be at First Baptist Church with Dr. Howard K. Batson officiating at 11am on Sat, Feb 8, 2025. Private burial will occur prior to services. Visitation will be on Friday, Feb...
Leuane Vongkhamphra
Jan 26, 2025
Leuane Vongkhamphra, 81, of Amarillo, TX passed away January 26, 2025 at Northwest Texas Hospital.
Memorial service will be at 3:00 PM, Saturday, February 1, 2025 at First Baptist Church, 1208 Tyler. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.
Leuane was born August 10, 1943 in Savannakhet Laos to Fanh Vongsrirugsa and Sim Kouth Vongkhamphra. Together they had 2 children, Lert (deceased)...
Ky David Stevens
Jan 26, 2025
Ky David Stevens, beloved husband, son, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2025, at the age of 35. He was born on February 3, 1989, to Gail and Buddy Stevens in Amarillo, TX.
Ky was a proud graduate of Amarillo High School, Class of 2007. After high school, he pursued a career in healthcare as a phlebotomist while...
Donald Jay Ketelle
Jan 26, 2025
Donald Jay Ketelle, born February 25, 1958, in Rockford, Illinois to Warren Jay Ketelle and Carolyn Wheat Ketelle. He moved to Texas where he met the love of his life and wife of 37 years, Lori Ketelle. He worked as a gas plant for Mesa Petroleum for years and was an active member of his church with special love for...
Thomas Glenn Evans
Jan 24, 2025
Thomas Glenn Evans was born May 11, 1962. He departed from this world January 24, 2025.
Thomas was an expert craftsman and painter. He would very proudly point to the place where he worked a job.
Thomas married Lisa July 31, 2001. He loved Lisa so much he incorporated that message into every job he did. In fact, if you fly over...
Juanita Vernell Wells Poteet
Jan 23, 2025
Juanita Vernell Wells Poteet, 86, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas, surrounded by family.
Born on September 7, 1938, in Sulphur, Oklahoma, Juanita was the sixth of eight children born to Ivie and Vernon Wells. On July 30, 1958, she married the love of her life, Gene Edward Poteet. Together, they built a legacy of love, faith...
Peter Frances Tamburello
Jan 23, 2025
Peter Francis Tamburello, age 76, passed away on January 23, 2025, after a lengthy period of illness. Peter was born to Vito and Marie Tamburello on January 29, 1948, in Washington D.C., grew up in New York, and returned to the D.C. area toward the end of high school.
After graduating from the University of Maryland, he worked as an accountant...
Jerry Lynn McMennamy
Jan 23, 2025
It’s with a heavy heart we announce the death of our father Jerry Lynn McMennamy Sr. The man who loved life more than anything was ready to go to his final resting place and be with his beloved wife “Kato”.
Born in 1940 to Orval Lloyd & Dixie (McMeans) in Burkburnett Texas, he learned the meaning of a hard day’s work....
Dawn Mae (Rohl) Danner
Jan 22, 2025
Dawn Mae (Rohl) Danner, 64, of Amarillo, TX, was called to heaven on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Dawn was born on May 19, 1960, to Jim and Ramona (Kincaid) Rohl. She attended Amarillo College, where she pursued her passion for helping others by becoming an X-Ray Technician. Later, she served as an Administrative Assistant at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, where...
Joan Erna Diedrichsen
Jan 22, 2025
Joan Erna Erickson Diedrichsen, age 90 and a half, adored mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on January 22, 2025. The family takes comfort in knowing that Joan is now with her husband of 56 years, Howard Diedrichsen, who predeceased her in 2012, and is in the presence of God.
Joan was born on August 10, 1934 in Dodge County, Nebraska...
Janice E. Golladay
Jan 22, 2025
Janice E. Golladay, 88 departed the earthly realm January 22, 2025. Janice was born on December 29, 1936, to Ethel and Paul Townsend in Groom, Texas. Janice lost her Father, Paul Townsend in World War Il at the Battle of the Bulge. She, her mother and her sister moved from Groom, Texas to Amarillo. Janice attended and graduated from Amarillo...
Quin Drew Bagwell
Jan 21, 2025
Quin Drew Bagwell, 67, of Claude, TX died Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. with Ray Minkley officiating. Arrangements are made by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, Amarillo, Texas.
Quin was born January 23, 1957, in Amarillo, TX to Rex and Mary Bagwell. He graduated from...
Julia Acosta Minjares
Jan 21, 2025
Julia Acosta Minjares, 68, of Amarillo, TX died Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Julia will be available for viewing from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM and family will receive friends from 4-6:00 PM, both on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Boxwell Brothers, 2800 Paramount. Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 24, 2025, at Renovacion Ministerio International, 3901 SE 10th Ave....