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Jerry H. Hodge
Jul 25, 2024
Jerry H. Hodge, businessman, rancher and philanthropist, 81, of Amarillo, TX died peacefully at home on July 25th, 2024.
Jerry was born September 7, 1942, in Carnegie, OK to Robert Herman (Bob) Hodge and Creda Arvona Ainsworth Hodge. Jerry and his parents moved to Amarillo in 1957, changing the course of Jerry’s life, and forever altering the landscape of Amarillo forever....
Darla Jeanne (Snow) Sutton
Jul 24, 2024
Darla Jeanne (Snow) Sutton, 78, passed away on July 24, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas. Darla was born November 3, 1945, in Pampa, Texas, to T.D. Snow and Doris Mae (Scott) Snow.
Darla received her GED and attended Frank Philips College in Borger, Texas, and Amarillo College where she received an Associate of Science Degree in 1981. She attended West Texas State...
Claude Jr. "Butch" Whitaker
Jul 24, 2024
It is with profound sadness we share the passing of Claude Jr. “Butch” Whitaker, 80 yrs old, of Amarillo, TX on July 24, 2024.
Claude was born September 28, 1943 in Amarillo, TX to Claude Sr and Bertie Mae Whitaker. He married Barbara Ann Cunningham on March 1, 1963.
Claude Jr was a respected and well-known member of the community through his...
Samuel "Sammy" Escobar Sr.
Jul 23, 2024
Samuel Escobar (Sammy) Sr., 73, of Amarillo, TX passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Rosary will be said at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 29, 2024, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. The burial will be in Llano Cemetery.
Sammy was born December 14,...
Sandra Jean Jones
Jul 23, 2024
Sandra Jean (Patton) Jones, age 87, of Amarillo went to be with the Lord on Tuesday July 23rd, 2024.
Sandra was born to June and Owen Patton on July 2nd, 1937, in Quanah, TX. Sandra has a younger sister Patricia “Tish” Read. Later in childhood they moved to Bovina where she attended schools at Oklahoma Lane and Bovina TX. She graduated...
A.C. (Bill) Moore
Jul 22, 2024
A.C. (Bill) Moore was born Dec. 10, 1926, and died July 22, 2024. He delighted that his birth certificate read “Born 6 miles North of Amarillo, Texas.” He was a lifelong resident of Amarillo where he had many friends and family.
At Amarillo High School, he was a Lt. Colonel in ROTC, and joined the Navy during WWII where he was...
Dr. John Jacob "Chip" Poluhowich
Jul 22, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, Dr. John Jacob “Chip” Poluhowich, of Amarillo, TX, who left us on July 22, 2024 at the age of 85, surrounded by his loving family. His passion for the sciences, teaching, and mentoring his students, his love of the outdoors, and his unwavering spirit will forever...
Danny C. Palacio
Jul 21, 2024
With incredible grief for our loss yet deep gratitude for the life Danny shared with us, we announce the passing of Danny Palacio on July 21, 2024, he was 62 years old.
Danny received his cancer diagnosis in December 2023. In spite of his cancer, in spite of the chemotherapy, Danny continued to go about his daily life with no complaints....
Mary Levon Service
Jul 21, 2024
Mary Levon Trammell Walkup, 96, of Amarillo, Texas, died July 21, 2024.
Services will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel with Corky Holland officiating. Burial will be at Hollis Cemetery, Hollis Oklahoma at 3:00 PM the same day. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Mary Levon Trammell Walkup was born in...
Thomas Eugene Malone
Jul 20, 2024
Thomas Eugene Malone, 74, of Amarillo, TX passed away on July 20, 2024. Born on May 25, 1950, in Carlsbad, NM, Thomas, known to many as Pastor Tom, lived a life devoted to his faith, family, and community.
Thomas was preceded in death by his father, Weldon Eugene Malone; his mother, Annie Lorene Malone; and his sister, Cheryl Lewis.
He is survived...
Betty Jo Haynes
Jul 19, 2024
Betty Jo Haynes 89, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on July 19, 2024. Private services will be held at Llano Cemetery and Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors located at 2800 Paramount Blvd Amarillo, Texas 79109.
Betty Jo Haynes was born on January 27, 1935, in Turkey, Texas. She moved to...
Larry Dean Reid
Jul 18, 2024
Larry Dean Reid, 73, of Amarillo, TX died Thursday, July 18, 2024.
Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Larry was born November 13, 1950, to Clarence Vernon (Jack) Reid and Ruby Nadine Drennan Reid in Lamesa, TX, where he grew up. He minored in Art and majored in English...
Brenda Lynette Williamson
Jul 17, 2024
Brenda Lynette Williamson bound through the Pearly Gates on July 17, 2024.
Memorial Services will be held Friday, August 9, 2024, at 10:00 am at the Washington Avenue Christian Church in Amarillo, TX. Interment will be with Eternal Reefs in the fall of 2025.
Brenda was born to Lofton Barnell Washington and Gloria Maydene Cagle Washington on May 28, 1959, in Amarillo,...
Rhea Nell Morrison
Jul 17, 2024
Rhea Nell Morrison, 89, of Amarillo, TX died Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 29, 2024, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel with Byron Williamson officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Rhea Nell was born Jun 29, 1935, in Amarillo, TX to James and Lathelle...
Terry Lee Marler
Jul 17, 2024
Terry Lee Marler, 76, of Amarillo, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.
Terry was born on November 4, 1947 in Memphis, Texas to Carl and Laverne Marler. He graduated from Caprock High School. He worked for...
Walter E. Brinson
Jul 17, 2024
Walter E. Brinson, 86, of Amarillo, TX passed away July 17, 2024.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount. Interment will follow in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.
Walter was born April 26, 1938 in Brownfield, TX to L.T. and Tennie Frances Brinson. He graduated from Brownfield...
Ernest "Ernie" Stidham
Jul 16, 2024
Ernest (Ernie) Stidham was born September 26, 1929 to Charles and Cora Stidham and departed this life on July 16, 2024.
Visitation will be from 6-7:00 PM, Monday, July 22, 2024 at Boxwell Brothers, 2800 Paramount. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.
Ernie was born in the small town of Scioto Furnace, Ohio, near the Ohio River. He was the 16th...
Ruth Lois Finke Heckler Boone
Jul 16, 2024
Ruth Lois Finke Heckler Boone went to be with her Lord on July 16, 2024. Ruth was 96.
Graveside service will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, July 22, 2024 at Northlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Dumas, TX. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.
Ruth was born on August 19th, 1927, to William Henry Finke and Gertrude Ellen Helen Thiele Finke in...
Dale Wayne Rufenacht
Jul 16, 2024
Dale Wayne Rufenacht, 79, of Amarillo, TX died July 16, 2024.
Visitation will be from 6-7:00 P.M., Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 19, 2024, at First Baptist Church with Dr. Howard K. Batson officiating. Burial will be at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors,...
Julia Ann Upshaw Taylor
Jul 15, 2024
Julia Ann Upshaw Taylor
July 15, 2024
Julia Ann Upshaw Taylor, 92, of Amarillo, Texas died peacefully in her home on Monday, July 15, 2024 surrounded by her family.
The family will receive friends during visitation at Boxwell Brothers from 6:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, August 1. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors. Memorial services will be Friday, August 2, at 2:00 PM in...
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