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Local Obituaries for Amarillo, Vega, Panhandle, Dumas, Stratford, Claude Texas

James Dennis Crum

James Dennis Crum

Mar 10, 2026

James Dennis Crum, 77, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 10, 2026.

Memorial service will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 14, 2026 at St. Paul Methodist Church, 4317 W I40. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

James was born on December 23, 1948 in Denison, TX to Ed and Mary Crum.

James proudly served in the...

Blane Alan Thornton

Blane Alan Thornton

Mar 4, 2026

Blane Alan Thornton passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2026, at the age of 28 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Memorial service will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Blane was the beloved and cherished son of Kent and Denise Thornton. He is survived by his...

Cynthia Ann Johnson

Cynthia Ann Johnson

Mar 10, 2026

Cynthia Ann Johnson, 76, of Amarillo, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 10, 2026.

Memorial services will be at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel with Trent Taylor officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Cynthia was born in Iraan, Texas, on December 29, 1949, to Alma...

Marjorie Ann Thompson

Marjorie Ann Thompson

Mar 10, 2026

Marjorie Ann Thompson, 73, of Dumas, died on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

A Celebration of life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Christ Community Church with Chauncey Spencer officiating. Private burial will be at the Dumas Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Dumas, 500 N. Maddox

Marjorie was born on August 11, 1952...

Stephen Paul Torres

Stephen Paul Torres

Mar 9, 2026

Stephen Torres, 48, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Rosary, vigil, and visitation will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, March 16, 2026, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Grace Church, 4111 Plains Blvd., with Pastors Bill and Doug Gehm officiating. Arrangements...

Theresa Kay Barr

Theresa Kay Barr

Mar 9, 2026

Theresa Kay Barr, 69, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on March 9, 2026.

Viewing will be from 8 AM- 8 PM, Friday, March 13, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount. Memorial service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

She was born on February 24, 1957,...

John "Shorty" Meeks Jenkins

John "Shorty" Meeks Jenkins

Mar 9, 2026

John Meeks Jenkins, aka, “Shorty,” age 77, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on March 9, 2026.

His memorial service will be at 3:00 pm, Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

John was born on November 16, 1948, in Amarillo, Texas, to William R. Jenkins and his wife, Sue.

His first...

Douglas "Pokey" Scott Smith

Douglas "Pokey" Scott Smith

Mar 8, 2026

Douglas Scott Smith (Pokey the Clown) of Panhandle Texas passed away March 8, 2026, in Plano Texas.

Rosary will be said at 6:00 PM, Friday, March 13, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount. Memorial service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Hillside Christian Church, 6100 S. Soncy. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Born December...

Ronald Owen Clark

Ronald Owen Clark

Mar 9, 2026

Ronald Owen Clark, 90, of Amarillo, TX, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Mr. Clark was born in Ponca, City, OK on July 22, 1935. At the time of his death he resided at Brookdale Assisted Living Center, 7404 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX.

He graduated from Amarillo High School in 1954. Following high school, he enlisted into the United States Army....

William "Bill" Edward Snyder

William "Bill" Edward Snyder

Mar 7, 2026

William “Bill” Edward Snyder, 85, of Amarillo, TX passed away March 7, 2026.

Memorial service will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, March 13, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Bill was born on August 7, 1940, in Meadville, Pennsylvania, to Jack Herbert Snyder and Hulda Adelia Snyder, the oldest of two sons. He...

Michael Roy Jones

Michael Roy Jones

Feb 20, 2026

Michael (Country) Roy Jones, 72, of Canyon, Texas passed away on February 20, 2026. He was born in Belen, New Mexico on October 9, 1953, to Beverly (Parker) Hawthorn and Marvin Jones.

Private family services were held. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Country, as most people called him, was adventurous and never truly settled anywhere. He was a talented builder...

Lucile "Nikki" (Nicholson) Gatlin

Lucile "Nikki" (Nicholson) Gatlin

Feb 14, 2026

Florine “Nikki “ (Nicholson) Gatlin, 104, born on a farm west of Pampa, Texas, to Russell and Mae Nicholson, passed away February 14, 2026.

Nikki was raised in White Deer. Graduated from White Deer High School in 1939; and received her advanced education in Canyon. She lived for over fifty years in Amarillo. Married to George Gatlin until his passing in...

Janice Michelle Edmondson

Janice Michelle Edmondson

Mar 3, 2026

Janice Michelle Edmondson, 40, of Amarillo, TX passed away March 3, 2026.

Visitation will be from 5-6:30 PM, Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers, 2800 Paramount. Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 12, 2026 at First Family Church, 6101 Bell. Interment will follow in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Janice was born March 16,...

Barbara Jean Ellis

Barbara Jean Ellis

Feb 20, 2026

Barbara Jean Ellis of Argyle, Texas peacefully passed away on February 20, 2026, at 78 years old, after bravely facing dementia and Alzheimer’s for eight years. She was lovingly surrounded by her husband and sons, just as she would have wished.

Memorial service will be at 4:00 PM, Friday, March 13, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount. Arrangements are...

Janie Sue Venable

Janie Sue Venable

Mar 11, 2026

Janie Sue Venable, 77, of Dumas, died on Tuesday, March 11, 2026. 

Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, March 13, 2026 at New Beginnings Baptist Church, 625 Powell Ave. with Johnny Widener officiating. Burial will be at the Dumas Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Dumas, 500 N. Maddox.

Janie was born on May 18, 1948...

Ronald Lee Mahan

Ronald Lee Mahan

Mar 4, 2026

Ronald Lee Mahan, 79, of Amarillo, TX passed away March 4, 2026.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Ronald was born November 30, 1946 in Strawn, TX to Willard Ray and Maggie Flowers Mahan. He married Joyce Hawks on June 23, 1970 in...

Alton Elwood Jolly

Alton Elwood Jolly

Mar 3, 2026

Alton Elwood Jolly “Bubs”, 94, of Amarillo, TX passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount. Interment will follow in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Bubs was born in Olton, TX to Elza and Ruby Jolly on July 31, 1931. He married...

Glenn Edward Norris

Glenn Edward Norris

Feb 26, 2026

Glenn “Slik” Edward Norris, 70, of Florissant, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Memorial service will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Crossroads Country Church, 14425 FM 1541, Amarillo, TX. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Slik was born in Port Arthur, Texas, on December 20, 1955, to Dolores Hilda (Strube) Norris and Eldon LaVelle Norris....

Michael "Mike" Charles Amos

Michael "Mike" Charles Amos

Feb 25, 2026

Michael “Mike” Charles Amos, 79, of Canyon, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Family visitation will be held from 6:00–7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Honors will be provided by Volleys for...

David Edward Kral

David Edward Kral

Feb 25, 2026

David Edward Kral, 62, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, at The Robison Chapel of the Plains at First Christian Church. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

David was born on June 15, 1963, in Amarillo, Texas, to Dania (Price) and William "Bill"...

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James Dennis Crum

James Dennis Crum

Mar 10, 2026

James Dennis Crum, 77, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 10, 2026.

Memorial service will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 14, 2026 at St. Paul Methodist Church, 4317 W I40. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

James was born on December 23, 1948 in Denison, TX to Ed and Mary Crum.

James proudly served in the...

Blane Alan Thornton

Blane Alan Thornton

Mar 4, 2026

Blane Alan Thornton passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2026, at the age of 28 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Memorial service will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Blane was the beloved and cherished son of Kent and Denise Thornton. He is survived by his...

Cynthia Ann Johnson

Cynthia Ann Johnson

Mar 10, 2026

Cynthia Ann Johnson, 76, of Amarillo, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 10, 2026.

Memorial services will be at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel with Trent Taylor officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Cynthia was born in Iraan, Texas, on December 29, 1949, to Alma...

Marjorie Ann Thompson

Marjorie Ann Thompson

Mar 10, 2026

Marjorie Ann Thompson, 73, of Dumas, died on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

A Celebration of life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Christ Community Church with Chauncey Spencer officiating. Private burial will be at the Dumas Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Dumas, 500 N. Maddox

Marjorie was born on August 11, 1952...

Stephen Paul Torres

Stephen Paul Torres

Mar 9, 2026

Stephen Torres, 48, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Rosary, vigil, and visitation will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, March 16, 2026, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Grace Church, 4111 Plains Blvd., with Pastors Bill and Doug Gehm officiating. Arrangements...

Theresa Kay Barr

Theresa Kay Barr

Mar 9, 2026

Theresa Kay Barr, 69, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on March 9, 2026.

Viewing will be from 8 AM- 8 PM, Friday, March 13, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount. Memorial service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

She was born on February 24, 1957,...

John "Shorty" Meeks Jenkins

John "Shorty" Meeks Jenkins

Mar 9, 2026

John Meeks Jenkins, aka, “Shorty,” age 77, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on March 9, 2026.

His memorial service will be at 3:00 pm, Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

John was born on November 16, 1948, in Amarillo, Texas, to William R. Jenkins and his wife, Sue.

His first...

Douglas "Pokey" Scott Smith

Douglas "Pokey" Scott Smith

Mar 8, 2026

Douglas Scott Smith (Pokey the Clown) of Panhandle Texas passed away March 8, 2026, in Plano Texas.

Rosary will be said at 6:00 PM, Friday, March 13, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount. Memorial service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Hillside Christian Church, 6100 S. Soncy. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Born December...

Ronald Owen Clark

Ronald Owen Clark

Mar 9, 2026

Ronald Owen Clark, 90, of Amarillo, TX, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026.

Mr. Clark was born in Ponca, City, OK on July 22, 1935. At the time of his death he resided at Brookdale Assisted Living Center, 7404 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX.

He graduated from Amarillo High School in 1954. Following high school, he enlisted into the United States Army....

William "Bill" Edward Snyder

William "Bill" Edward Snyder

Mar 7, 2026

William “Bill” Edward Snyder, 85, of Amarillo, TX passed away March 7, 2026.

Memorial service will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, March 13, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Bill was born on August 7, 1940, in Meadville, Pennsylvania, to Jack Herbert Snyder and Hulda Adelia Snyder, the oldest of two sons. He...

Michael Roy Jones

Michael Roy Jones

Feb 20, 2026

Michael (Country) Roy Jones, 72, of Canyon, Texas passed away on February 20, 2026. He was born in Belen, New Mexico on October 9, 1953, to Beverly (Parker) Hawthorn and Marvin Jones.

Private family services were held. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Country, as most people called him, was adventurous and never truly settled anywhere. He was a talented builder...

Lucile "Nikki" (Nicholson) Gatlin

Lucile "Nikki" (Nicholson) Gatlin

Feb 14, 2026

Florine “Nikki “ (Nicholson) Gatlin, 104, born on a farm west of Pampa, Texas, to Russell and Mae Nicholson, passed away February 14, 2026.

Nikki was raised in White Deer. Graduated from White Deer High School in 1939; and received her advanced education in Canyon. She lived for over fifty years in Amarillo. Married to George Gatlin until his passing in...

Janice Michelle Edmondson

Janice Michelle Edmondson

Mar 3, 2026

Janice Michelle Edmondson, 40, of Amarillo, TX passed away March 3, 2026.

Visitation will be from 5-6:30 PM, Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers, 2800 Paramount. Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 12, 2026 at First Family Church, 6101 Bell. Interment will follow in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Janice was born March 16,...

Barbara Jean Ellis

Barbara Jean Ellis

Feb 20, 2026

Barbara Jean Ellis of Argyle, Texas peacefully passed away on February 20, 2026, at 78 years old, after bravely facing dementia and Alzheimer’s for eight years. She was lovingly surrounded by her husband and sons, just as she would have wished.

Memorial service will be at 4:00 PM, Friday, March 13, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount. Arrangements are...

Janie Sue Venable

Janie Sue Venable

Mar 11, 2026

Janie Sue Venable, 77, of Dumas, died on Tuesday, March 11, 2026. 

Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, March 13, 2026 at New Beginnings Baptist Church, 625 Powell Ave. with Johnny Widener officiating. Burial will be at the Dumas Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Dumas, 500 N. Maddox.

Janie was born on May 18, 1948...

Ronald Lee Mahan

Ronald Lee Mahan

Mar 4, 2026

Ronald Lee Mahan, 79, of Amarillo, TX passed away March 4, 2026.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Ronald was born November 30, 1946 in Strawn, TX to Willard Ray and Maggie Flowers Mahan. He married Joyce Hawks on June 23, 1970 in...

Alton Elwood Jolly

Alton Elwood Jolly

Mar 3, 2026

Alton Elwood Jolly “Bubs”, 94, of Amarillo, TX passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount. Interment will follow in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Bubs was born in Olton, TX to Elza and Ruby Jolly on July 31, 1931. He married...

Glenn Edward Norris

Glenn Edward Norris

Feb 26, 2026

Glenn “Slik” Edward Norris, 70, of Florissant, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Memorial service will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Crossroads Country Church, 14425 FM 1541, Amarillo, TX. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Slik was born in Port Arthur, Texas, on December 20, 1955, to Dolores Hilda (Strube) Norris and Eldon LaVelle Norris....

Michael "Mike" Charles Amos

Michael "Mike" Charles Amos

Feb 25, 2026

Michael “Mike” Charles Amos, 79, of Canyon, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Family visitation will be held from 6:00–7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Honors will be provided by Volleys for...

David Edward Kral

David Edward Kral

Feb 25, 2026

David Edward Kral, 62, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, at The Robison Chapel of the Plains at First Christian Church. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

David was born on June 15, 1963, in Amarillo, Texas, to Dania (Price) and William "Bill"...