Obituaries

Canyon, Texas Obituaries

Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.

Eugene 'Gene'  Parker

Eugene 'Gene' Parker

Sep 1, 2024

Eugene "Gene" Earl Parker, 85, headed off for greener pastures at 6:00 a.m. Sunday, September 1, 2024. His four sons David, Jim, Robert, and John were beside him at his peaceful passing. Gene was born in Tucumcari on June 4, 1939, and he grew up at the ranch home near Hassell, NM, where his grandparents homesteaded in 1907. He graduated...

John William Phillips

John William Phillips

Aug 25, 2024

John William Phillips, affectionately known as Jack, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the age of 94. He was the beloved husband of Shirley Phillips, with whom he shared a remarkable 70-year marriage. A graveside service will take place at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Llano East Cemetery's "Field of Freedom" in Amarillo, Texas,...

Julia Carol Pletcher

Julia Carol Pletcher

Aug 23, 2024

Julia Carol 'Judy' Pletcher, 91, of Canyon, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024. Services will be at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Brooks Chapel. Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 31, at Ochiltree County Cemetery in Perryton. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, August 30, 2024...

Ralph Pedigo

Ralph Pedigo

Aug 22, 2024

Ralph L. Pedigo, 82, of Amarillo, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, August 26, 2024 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Brad Ingram, pastor of Hillside Christian Church, Amarillo, officiating. Ralph was born on March 18, 1942 in Crowley, Louisiana to Willard and Pearl (Meche) Pedigo. He was a 1959...

Jerry Grimes

Jerry Grimes

Aug 20, 2024

Jerry Doyle Grimes, 84, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Brooks Chapel with Charla Cobb, chaplain of Kinder Hearts Hospice, officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, August 23, 2024 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon. Jerry was born on...

Bryan Wayne Christmas

Bryan Wayne Christmas

Aug 20, 2024

Bryan Wayne Christmas traveled to his eternal home on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at University Church of Christ in Canyon with Steve McLean and Kirk Hayes officiating. Private burial will be in Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, August 23, 2024...

Brian Scott Elsea

Brian Scott Elsea

Aug 19, 2024

Brian Scott Elsea of Amarillo passed away on August 19, 2024 at the age of 38. Brian was born June 28, 1986 in Amarillo to Charles and Stefanie Elsea. He graduated from Randall High School in 2008 and Amarillo College in 2012 with an Applied Science degree in Industrial Technology. Since November 2013, Brian has lived in Lubbock, Houston and...

Luella Mccarter

Luella Mccarter

Aug 19, 2024

Luella McCarter, 90, of Canyon, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Canyon with Gene Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. on Friday, August 23, 2024 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon....

Weldon Rasco Rea

Weldon Rasco Rea

Aug 9, 2024

Weldon Rasco Rea, 95, entered his Heavenly home peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2024 surrounded by his family at home in Bentonville, Arkansas. He was born in Amarillo, Texas, November 18, 1928 to Shrader Coleman Rea and Elva Martha Rea. Weldon lived in Bushland and Potter County all of his life until September 2016 when he moved to live across...

Lorene Margaret Hartman

Lorene Margaret Hartman

Aug 8, 2024

Lorene Margaret Wilhelm Hartman, 92, of Umbarger, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Umbarger with Father Alvin Tshuma officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. A rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, August 9, 2024 at...

Evelyn Lorain Inman

Evelyn Lorain Inman

Aug 1, 2024

Evelyn Lorain Inman, 90, of Canyon, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, August 5, 2024 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Gene Jones officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until service time on Monday. Private interment will be in Dreamland Cemetery. Lorain was born on February 8, 1934...

Jerry Criswell

Jerry Criswell

Jul 28, 2024

Jerry Criswell, 82, of Canyon, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Pastor Ted Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Brooks Chapel. Jerry was born on February 7, 1942 in Aspermont,...

Joanne Davidchik

Joanne Davidchik

Jul 23, 2024

JoAnne Davidchik, 93, of Canyon, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Brooks Chapel with Rev. Rick Enns, pastor of First Methodist Church of Canyon, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Brooks Chapel. Graveside services will be...

Niels Troest Harris

Niels Troest Harris

Jul 18, 2024

Niels Troest Harris, born on December 19, 1961, in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, love, and service. Niels was the beloved husband of Janice Evelyn and a cherished stepfather to Jeremiah, Lacy, and Dustin. He was a man who quietly but powerfully touched the lives of those around him with his steadfast principles...

John Hamm

John Hamm

Jul 13, 2024

John Hamm, 93, of Canyon, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Rev. Rick Enns, pastor of First Methodist Church of Canyon, officiating. John was born on April 12, 1931 in Red Oak, Texas to Willie Jones and Ella Jean (Coleman) Hamm....

Edel Money

Edel Money

Jul 12, 2024

Edel Money, 88, of Canyon, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. Services will be at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Brooks Chapel with Wayne Williams officiating. Private interment will be in Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Brooks Chapel. Edel was born on January...

Dr. Robert Gross

Dr. Robert Gross

Jul 11, 2024

Dr. Robert Daniel Gross, 71, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 19, 2024 at First Methodist Church of Canyon with Dr. Marc Irwin officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon. Robert was born on August 14,...

James 'Jim' Mack Craig

James 'Jim' Mack Craig

Jul 8, 2024

James 'Jim' Mack Craig, 85, of Canyon, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Anna Street Church of Christ in Amarillo with Nathan Keller and Lyndon Latham officiating. Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Friday at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon. The family will receive friends from...

Jimmy Allen Carrigan

Jimmy Allen Carrigan

Jul 7, 2024

Jimmy Allen Carrigan, 79, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Viewing will be from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 7735 Gibbs Sprawl Road, San Antonio, Texas 78239. Services will follow at 12:00 P.M. at Chapel Hill with Rev. Terry Beavers officiating. Graveside services will be at 2:00...

James Carol 'Jim' Reeves

James Carol 'Jim' Reeves

Jul 3, 2024

James Carol 'Jim' Reeves, 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon, Texas with Ralph Mireles officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Brooks Chapel. Jim was born on September 17, 1946 in Lubbock,...

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