Boxwell Brothers Obituaries

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

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

Jimmy Lee Brown

Jimmy Lee Brown

Sep 7, 2026

Jimmy Lee Brown, 87, of Amarillo, TX passed away September 7, 2026.

Memorial service will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Oasis Baptist Church, 8201 Canyon Dr. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Jimmy was born July 27, 1939 in Miami, OK to Bob and Marie Brown. He left high school in Miami, OK to join the United...

James (Jim) William Blucher

James (Jim) William Blucher

Sep 7, 2026

James William (Jim) Blucher, 87, of Amarillo, died Monday, September 7, 2026.

Jim was born October 5, 1938 in Fairfield, Iowa to James Everett and Lavona Blucher. After his high school graduation, Jim joined the Iowa National Guard where he served for six years. Jim was a professional truck driver for Walmart. He was also a dirt track race car driver...

Terry Lee Kyle

Terry Lee Kyle

Sep 6, 2026

Terry Lee Kyle passed away September 6th 2026, in Dumas, Texas.

Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Church of Christ in Sunray, Texas. Burial will follow at Lane Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Dumas, 500 N Maddox Ave.

He was born to Verla Mae Miller and William Louis Kyle on February...

Gaye McKinney

Gaye McKinney

Sep 8, 2026

Gaye McKinney, 72, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Gaye was born June 2, 1954, in Elk City, Oklahoma, to Bud and Luzelle Roberson. She graduated from Stratford High School and later made her home in Amarillo, where she...

Stacey Ann Beckum

Stacey Ann Beckum

Sep 4, 2026

Stacey Ann Beckum was born March 16, 1972 in Amarillo, TX and passed away September 4, 2026.

The family will receive visitors from 6-7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 6206 McCoy Dr. Memorial service will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 10, 2026 at South Georgia Baptist Church, 5209 S. Georgia St. with special friend and chaplain Karen Wells officiating....

Paul "Lucky" Gonzales, Jr.

Paul "Lucky" Gonzales, Jr.

Sep 2, 2026

Paul “Lucky” Gonzales Jr. was born into this world on June 1, 1948 and was surrounded by family when he went to be with Jesus September 2nd, 2026.

A Rosary will be said at 10:00 AM, Friday, September 11, 2026, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 401W 17th St, Friona, TX.  Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 AM at St. Theresa's Catholic...

David Evans Smith

David Evans Smith

Jul 8, 2026

David Evans Smith, born on March 2, 1953, in the close-knit community of Panhandle, Texas, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Amarillo on July 8, 2026. With his sudden departure, we bid farewell to a beloved husband, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.

David was the younger son of the late Douglas M. Smith and Mary Ruth (Evans) Smith. He grew...

Danny Earl Black

Danny Earl Black

Sep 3, 2026

Danny Earl Black, 82, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on September 3, 2026.

Memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Burial was private. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

He was born February 27, 1944, to Earnest and Deverle Black, while his father was serving in the United States...

Barbara Ann Rinehart

Barbara Ann Rinehart

Sep 2, 2026

Barbara Ann Rinehart, 92, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on September 2, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Polk Street Methodist Church, 1401 S. Polk Street. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount.

Bobbie was born in Amarillo, Texas, on January 25, 1934, to William Adam Juett and Irene Elizabeth Krabbe....

George Allen Leathers

George Allen Leathers

Sep 2, 2026

George Leathers, 78, passed away on September 2, 2026. He was born on November 1, 1947, in Wellington, Texas, to L.C. and Lorene Leathers.

Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. with James Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Llano Cemetery, Amarillo.  Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800...

Donald C. Gibbins

Donald C. Gibbins

Sep 1, 2026

Donald C. Gibbins, 80, of Amarillo, TX passed away Tuesday September 1, 2026.

Viewing will be held from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers. Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 3:30 PM on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers. Services will be held at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at...

Joyce Lichtenwald

Joyce Lichtenwald

Sep 1, 2026

Joyce Lichtenwald, 86, of White Deer, Texas passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

Private services will be held. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Joyce was born June 8, 1940, in Davenport, Iowa to Harvey and Mable (Paulsen) Fude. She worked for Oscar Myer for over thirty years in Davenport and later cleaned houses in Lake Beaver, Arkansas....

Colton William McKinney

Colton William McKinney

Aug 31, 2026

Colton William McKinney, 24, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on August 31, 2026.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M.- 7:30 P.M., Friday, September 4, 2026, at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. Services will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, September 5, 2026, in the Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Colton was born in...

William Brandon Grant

William Brandon Grant

Aug 29, 2026

William Brandon Grant, 43, of Wellington, Texas passed away on August 29, 2026.

Family viewing will be held Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. and a viewing for friends will be held Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 12:00 P.M. -5:00 P.M., at Boxwell Brothers, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Services will be at 1:00 P.M., Friday, September 4, 2026,...

Gayle Ruth Noble Funk

Gayle Ruth Noble Funk

Aug 26, 2026

Gayle Ruth Noble Funk, 85, of Amarillo, TX, went to see Jesus on August 26, 2026. 

Gayle was born on August 3, 1941 in Moore County, at the Continental Carbon Black Housing between Dumas and Sunray, TX. She was the daughter of T.W. and Pauline Ruth (Davis) Noble.

Gayle grew up in Dumas, TX and moved to Amarillo as an adult where...

Brandon Wade Hillard

Brandon Wade Hillard

Aug 23, 2026

Brandon Wade Hillard, 54, fulfilled his earthly assignment and ran into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, August 23, 2026, with his wife and children by his side, following a sudden and unexpected illness.

Brandon was born to Troy and Angie Hillard on July 23, 1972, in Enid, Oklahoma. He was the oldest of three siblings and ran the household from...

Kimberly Ann Benson

Kimberly Ann Benson

Aug 23, 2026

Kimberly Ann Benson, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, in her home, surrounded by the love of her devoted husband, Mike Benson.

She was born on February 21, 1960, in San Antonio, Texas, to Bobby and Shirley Pickett. Kim was an alumni of South Georgia, Fannin, Amarillo High, and West Texas State University, where she pursued her passion for physical...

Kristina Reyes-Ruiz

Kristina Reyes-Ruiz

Aug 22, 2026

Kristina Reyes-Ruiz, 27, of Amarillo, TX passed away August 22, 2026. Private family services were held. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors. Kristina was born September 1, 1998 in El Paso, TX to Patricio and Linda Reyes Ruiz.

Some losses are too deep for words, and some goodbyes were never meant to be said. There are no words beautiful enough...

R. E. "Woody" Melton

R. E. "Woody" Melton

Aug 22, 2026

In Loving Memory of R.E. “Woody” Melton

R.E. “Woody” Melton, born November 12, 1935, passed away peacefully on August 22 and went to be with God. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Family was the most important part of Woody’s life, and he treasured every moment spent with the people he loved.

While attending West Texas University, Woody...

Mary Faith Brown

Mary Faith Brown

Aug 22, 2026

Mary Faith Brown, 92, of Amarillo, TX passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026.

Mary Faith was born June 16, 1934, in Spearman, TX to George and Rena Oakes. She spent the first half of her life in Spearman, Texas where Mary Faith and Sonny Nollner had two daughters, Frances and Lezlie.

In 1966 Mary Faith moved to Borger Texas where she...

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Jimmy Lee Brown

Jimmy Lee Brown

Sep 7, 2026

Jimmy Lee Brown, 87, of Amarillo, TX passed away September 7, 2026.

Memorial service will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Oasis Baptist Church, 8201 Canyon Dr. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.

Jimmy was born July 27, 1939 in Miami, OK to Bob and Marie Brown. He left high school in Miami, OK to join the United...

James (Jim) William Blucher

James (Jim) William Blucher

Sep 7, 2026

James William (Jim) Blucher, 87, of Amarillo, died Monday, September 7, 2026.

Jim was born October 5, 1938 in Fairfield, Iowa to James Everett and Lavona Blucher. After his high school graduation, Jim joined the Iowa National Guard where he served for six years. Jim was a professional truck driver for Walmart. He was also a dirt track race car driver...

Terry Lee Kyle

Terry Lee Kyle

Sep 6, 2026

Terry Lee Kyle passed away September 6th 2026, in Dumas, Texas.

Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the Church of Christ in Sunray, Texas. Burial will follow at Lane Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Dumas, 500 N Maddox Ave.

He was born to Verla Mae Miller and William Louis Kyle on February...

Gaye McKinney

Gaye McKinney

Sep 8, 2026

Gaye McKinney, 72, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Gaye was born June 2, 1954, in Elk City, Oklahoma, to Bud and Luzelle Roberson. She graduated from Stratford High School and later made her home in Amarillo, where she...

Stacey Ann Beckum

Stacey Ann Beckum

Sep 4, 2026

Stacey Ann Beckum was born March 16, 1972 in Amarillo, TX and passed away September 4, 2026.

The family will receive visitors from 6-7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 6206 McCoy Dr. Memorial service will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 10, 2026 at South Georgia Baptist Church, 5209 S. Georgia St. with special friend and chaplain Karen Wells officiating....

Paul "Lucky" Gonzales, Jr.

Paul "Lucky" Gonzales, Jr.

Sep 2, 2026

Paul “Lucky” Gonzales Jr. was born into this world on June 1, 1948 and was surrounded by family when he went to be with Jesus September 2nd, 2026.

A Rosary will be said at 10:00 AM, Friday, September 11, 2026, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 401W 17th St, Friona, TX.  Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 AM at St. Theresa's Catholic...

David Evans Smith

David Evans Smith

Jul 8, 2026

David Evans Smith, born on March 2, 1953, in the close-knit community of Panhandle, Texas, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Amarillo on July 8, 2026. With his sudden departure, we bid farewell to a beloved husband, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.

David was the younger son of the late Douglas M. Smith and Mary Ruth (Evans) Smith. He grew...

Danny Earl Black

Danny Earl Black

Sep 3, 2026

Danny Earl Black, 82, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on September 3, 2026.

Memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Burial was private. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

He was born February 27, 1944, to Earnest and Deverle Black, while his father was serving in the United States...

Barbara Ann Rinehart

Barbara Ann Rinehart

Sep 2, 2026

Barbara Ann Rinehart, 92, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on September 2, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Polk Street Methodist Church, 1401 S. Polk Street. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount.

Bobbie was born in Amarillo, Texas, on January 25, 1934, to William Adam Juett and Irene Elizabeth Krabbe....

George Allen Leathers

George Allen Leathers

Sep 2, 2026

George Leathers, 78, passed away on September 2, 2026. He was born on November 1, 1947, in Wellington, Texas, to L.C. and Lorene Leathers.

Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. with James Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Llano Cemetery, Amarillo.  Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800...

Donald C. Gibbins

Donald C. Gibbins

Sep 1, 2026

Donald C. Gibbins, 80, of Amarillo, TX passed away Tuesday September 1, 2026.

Viewing will be held from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers. Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 3:30 PM on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers. Services will be held at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at...

Joyce Lichtenwald

Joyce Lichtenwald

Sep 1, 2026

Joyce Lichtenwald, 86, of White Deer, Texas passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

Private services will be held. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Joyce was born June 8, 1940, in Davenport, Iowa to Harvey and Mable (Paulsen) Fude. She worked for Oscar Myer for over thirty years in Davenport and later cleaned houses in Lake Beaver, Arkansas....

Colton William McKinney

Colton William McKinney

Aug 31, 2026

Colton William McKinney, 24, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on August 31, 2026.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M.- 7:30 P.M., Friday, September 4, 2026, at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home. Services will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, September 5, 2026, in the Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Colton was born in...

William Brandon Grant

William Brandon Grant

Aug 29, 2026

William Brandon Grant, 43, of Wellington, Texas passed away on August 29, 2026.

Family viewing will be held Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. and a viewing for friends will be held Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 12:00 P.M. -5:00 P.M., at Boxwell Brothers, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Services will be at 1:00 P.M., Friday, September 4, 2026,...

Gayle Ruth Noble Funk

Gayle Ruth Noble Funk

Aug 26, 2026

Gayle Ruth Noble Funk, 85, of Amarillo, TX, went to see Jesus on August 26, 2026. 

Gayle was born on August 3, 1941 in Moore County, at the Continental Carbon Black Housing between Dumas and Sunray, TX. She was the daughter of T.W. and Pauline Ruth (Davis) Noble.

Gayle grew up in Dumas, TX and moved to Amarillo as an adult where...

Brandon Wade Hillard

Brandon Wade Hillard

Aug 23, 2026

Brandon Wade Hillard, 54, fulfilled his earthly assignment and ran into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, August 23, 2026, with his wife and children by his side, following a sudden and unexpected illness.

Brandon was born to Troy and Angie Hillard on July 23, 1972, in Enid, Oklahoma. He was the oldest of three siblings and ran the household from...

Kimberly Ann Benson

Kimberly Ann Benson

Aug 23, 2026

Kimberly Ann Benson, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, in her home, surrounded by the love of her devoted husband, Mike Benson.

She was born on February 21, 1960, in San Antonio, Texas, to Bobby and Shirley Pickett. Kim was an alumni of South Georgia, Fannin, Amarillo High, and West Texas State University, where she pursued her passion for physical...

Kristina Reyes-Ruiz

Kristina Reyes-Ruiz

Aug 22, 2026

Kristina Reyes-Ruiz, 27, of Amarillo, TX passed away August 22, 2026. Private family services were held. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors. Kristina was born September 1, 1998 in El Paso, TX to Patricio and Linda Reyes Ruiz.

Some losses are too deep for words, and some goodbyes were never meant to be said. There are no words beautiful enough...

R. E. "Woody" Melton

R. E. "Woody" Melton

Aug 22, 2026

In Loving Memory of R.E. “Woody” Melton

R.E. “Woody” Melton, born November 12, 1935, passed away peacefully on August 22 and went to be with God. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Family was the most important part of Woody’s life, and he treasured every moment spent with the people he loved.

While attending West Texas University, Woody...

Mary Faith Brown

Mary Faith Brown

Aug 22, 2026

Mary Faith Brown, 92, of Amarillo, TX passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026.

Mary Faith was born June 16, 1934, in Spearman, TX to George and Rena Oakes. She spent the first half of her life in Spearman, Texas where Mary Faith and Sonny Nollner had two daughters, Frances and Lezlie.

In 1966 Mary Faith moved to Borger Texas where she...