Oct 4, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Wampler, a devoted husband, father and friend passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025. His family was blessed to be by his side as he passed.

Memorial service will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 24, 2025 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 6900 Hillside Rd. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Born in Harmon, Oklahoma, to Ivan and...

Sep 24, 2025

Dr. Vencen Wayne McEntire

A Life of Adventure, Service, and Love

Vencen Wayne McEntire passed away peacefully on his 77th birthday, fittingly while on yet another of his world adventures. His passing marks the close of a life filled with laughter, courage, curiosity, and a boundless zest for living.

Wayne was born to Vencen Wayne and Kathleen McEntire in Albuquerque, New Mexico on...

Oct 4, 2025

Sharon Woodard Carpenter, age 82, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas. Born on July 28, 1943, in Buffalo, New York, Sharon lived a life full of warmth, generosity, and spirited conversation.

From an early age, Sharon demonstrated a deep sense of curiosity and independence. As a child, she chose to attend church on her own, beginning a...

Oct 2, 2025

Barbara Sue Barton Keeton passed away on October 2, 2025 with her daughters by her side and surrounded by family.

Visitation will be from 6-7:00 PM, Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors. 

Barbara was born April 30, 1941 in Nacogdoches, Texas to C.T. and Wilma Barton. Barbara met her soulmate, Vondel (Buster)...

Sep 30, 2025

Jacob Daniel Stroope, 43, a gentle, kind, and loving soul with a huge heart, fell asleep in death on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 6, 2025, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Burial will follow at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

He was born in Borger, TX in January...

Sep 28, 2025

Molene “Lena” Gamble Higginbotham, 84, of Waxahachie, was called home on September 28, 2025. 

Services will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel with Robbie Ashlock of Family Life Church officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Lena was born on October 13, 1940, to...

Sep 28, 2025

Shirley Ann Todd Bentley, 87, of Amarillo, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Visitation will be from 6-7:30 PM, Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount. Services will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 2, 2025, Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel with Pastor Scott Egan officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in McLean, TX; no graveside services....

Sep 28, 2025

Jolene Joyce Bollacker, 75, of Amarillo, TX, was called home by Jesus on September 28, 2025.

Visitation will be from 6-7:30 PM, Friday, October 3, 2025 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount. Memorial service will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors. 

Jolene “Jo” was born July 27,...

Sep 27, 2025

Sep 25, 2025

Ronald “Ronn” Wood, 77, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on September 25, 2025.

Visitation will be held from 2:00–4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount Blvd., Amarillo. Interment will be private at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Ronn was born on February 1, 1948, in Wellington, Texas, to Floyd Rudell...

Sep 24, 2025

"Francis lived his life with integrity, devotion, and love and leaves behind a legacy that will be cherished by his family and friends."

Francis R. Melkus, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Amarillo, Texas, on September 24, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on December 4, 1936, at...

Sep 23, 2025

Arash Zoobin (Zoob), age 42, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on September 23, 2025.

Services will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Central Church of Christ, 1401 S. Madison St. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Zoob was born on June 15, 1983 in Ogden, Utah to Magid Zoobin and Dolores Montanez Zoobin.

He graduated from...

Sep 23, 2025

Linda Marie Lea, 82, of Amarillo, TX, passed away on September 23, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 27, 2025, at The Maverick Club, 1923 S. Lincoln. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Linda was born on March 7, 1943, in Huntington Beach, CA, to Ernest and Juliana Davies. She graduated from Tascosa High School...

Sep 22, 2025

Esma Joyce Stallings Downs, a strong woman always ready to take on a new adventure, died Sept. 22 at the age of 90 in Amarillo, TX.

Esma’s adventurous life began June 5,1935 when she was born in Vinson, OK, to Vergie Lee Spear Stallings and Benjamin Harrison Stallings. It was on the family farm where she learned about hard work, picking...

Sep 22, 2025

Margaret Janhsen Moore, age 89, of Wildorado, Texas, was called home by Jesus, to everlasting glory on Monday, September 22, 2025, at BSA Hospital in Amarillo.

Visitation will be from 6-7:30 PM, Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, September 26, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 5005 I-40....

Sep 22, 2025

Kenneth “Kenny” Dean McLaughlin, 55, of Amarillo, TX rode through the gates of Heaven on September 22, 2025 surrounded by his family and friends.

The service will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, October 3, 2025 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Arrangements are made by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Kenny was born in Muleshoe, TX to Douglas McLaughlin and Maralene...

Sep 21, 2025

Marilyn Yvonne Swanson, 76, of Amarillo, Randall County, Texas, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025.

Memorial service will be at 12:00 {M, Saturday, September 27, 2025 at St. Johns Baptist Church, 2301 NW 14th Ave. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

She was born in Vancouver, Washington to Clarence and Thelma Barnet Harris.

One of seven siblings, she displayed her natural...

Sep 21, 2025

After a 3 year battle with cancer, he won his race! Richard Shuffield passed away on September 21, 2025 with his wife and daughter by his side.

Richard was born on July 1, 1960 to Loyd Linwood Shuffield and Joy Lee Shuffield (Briant) in Amarillo, Texas. Richard graduated from Amarillo College and worked as an Electronics Technician at Pantex for 45...

Sep 20, 2025

An avid cowboy of the skies, James “Jim” Curtis Boyce – devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend – went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, the 20th of September 2025.

Born to Margaret Owen Curtis Boyce and John Kirkpatrick Boyce, Sr., in Amarillo, Texas, Jim was descended from a long line of cattle ranchers, storytellers, and...

Sep 19, 2025

Carol Ann Riley of Amarillo, TX, passed away on September 19, 2025.

Carol was a resilient, hardworking woman who devoted herself to her family, always making sure they were cared for. She built a long and fulfilling career at Owen's Corning Fiberglass, where she dedicated 34 years of service. During her employment at Owen's Corning, she developed countless friendships with colleagues,...