Sixto Mario Cordova, Sr.
Jan 30, 2025
Sixto “Mario” Cordova, Sr., 71, of Tucumcari, died Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Memorial service will be at 4:00 pm on Saturday, February 22, 2025 in Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel with Craig Albracht officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Mario was born on August 9, 1953 in Tucumcari, New Mexico to Luichi and Sixto Cordova. He attended Tucumcari...
James Michael “Mike” Chouinard
Jan 30, 2025
James Michael Chouinard (Mike), 81, of Amarillo Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 30th, 2025. He was the son of the late Bernard and Margaret (Lee) Chouinard. He was born January 5th, 1944 in Los Angeles, California.
He attended San Jose State University where he studied chemistry and assisted the police department with forensics.
He went to Officers Candidate School shortly after...
Sophie Jean Dunn
Jan 30, 2025
Sophie Dunn, 87, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
She was born on May 30, 1937, to Ray and Mabel Smith in Luling, Texas.
She graduated from Southern Methodist University and then married James Wilmoth Dunn. They started a family in Dallas, Texas and had four children.
Sophie is survived by her sisters Nancy...
Glenn Edward Gerber
Jan 30, 2025
Glenn Edward Gerber, 76, of Amarillo, TX passed away, Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Vigil will begin at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Following a five-minute break, the Rosary will be recited. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 605 38th St. in Canyon,...
Betty Mae Marrs
Jan 30, 2025
Betty Mae Marrs, 96, of Amarillo, Texas passed away January 30, 2025.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM, Monday, February 3, 2025 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.
Betty was born in Hominy, Oklahoma on February 10, 1928. She was the only child of William Henry...
India Batson
Jan 30, 2025
India Batson was born February 9, 1937, the daughter of the late Jay C. and Gladys Bates Howard. She inherited the humorous wit of her mother and the vigorous work ethic and resolve of her father. Growing up in Greenville, India graduated from Paris High School in 1955 as salutatorian. Being ambitious, she continued her education at Furman University, where...
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...