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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.

Gary Don Byars

Gary Don Byars

May 10, 2024

Gary Don Byars, 69, passed away on May 10, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas. Gary Don was born October 26, 1954, in Pampa, Texas to parents Berdene Laycock Blair and Donald Ray Byars. Gary Don graduated from Canyon High School and attended Texas Tech University. He was married to Debra Jo Turberville Byars and was a long-time resident of Canyon, Texas....

Charles Raymond Batenhorst

Charles Raymond Batenhorst

May 9, 2024

Charles Raymond Batenhorst lived a life woven with love for his family, his faith, and, indeed, his entire community. Rare is the man so loved and respected that countless people called him a true friend, one known for his honesty, generosity, kindness, and caring nature. Charles was born at the former Neblett Hospital in Canyon, Texas, on August, 14, 1950,...

Peggy Pollard

Peggy Pollard

May 9, 2024

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, Peggy Pollard, 83, completed her beautiful journey. She was born July 23, 1940, to Hubert and Hazel Matney in McCamey, Texas. On December 17, 1960, at Hill Chapel on the WT (currently West Texas A&M University) campus, she married Jim Pollard. The two truly lived out Genesis 2:24 "Therefore a man shall leave his father...

Michael Perry Slack

Michael Perry Slack

May 6, 2024

Michael Perry Slack passed away May 6, 2024. Mike was born in Randall County, Texas on December 7, 1954 to Shirley and Bryce Slack Jr. He possessed a naturally sweet and kind soul for his entire life. Mike was welcomed to this world by his big sister, Lynette, and soon their siblings, James and Lori, came along to complete the...

Robert G. Lee

Robert G. Lee

May 5, 2024

Robert G. Lee, 95, of Happy, Texas passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Graveside services will be held at 9:30 A.M. on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Happy Cemetery with a memorial service following at 11:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church of Happy, with Dr. Stephan Vernon officiating. Robert, or Lee as many called him, was also known...

Kathleen Burtis

Kathleen Burtis

May 5, 2024

Kathleen Mary Davies Burtis, 89, of Canyon, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Calvary Baptist Church with David Crump, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Dreamland Cemetery. Kathy was born on December 29, 1934 in Bristol, U.K. to Arthur Stanley and Kathleen (Williams) Davies. She worked as...

Phillip D. Graybeal

Phillip D. Graybeal

May 4, 2024

Phil Graybeal's 88 year old spirit, which will be united with an immortal body at the resurrection, left his mortal body on May 4, 2024. Phil was born in a sod house near Pendennis in Lane County, Kansas, on May 23, 1935, to Eva Lillian (King) and Fredrik Ralph Graybeal. Shortly after Phil's birth his parents moved to Southern California...

Gwendolyn (Rusler) Moreland

Gwendolyn (Rusler) Moreland

Apr 29, 2024

Gwendolyn (Rusler) Moreland, 85, of Canyon, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29, 2024. A Celebration of her Life is scheduled for Saturday, July 6 at 1:00 pm at University Church of Christ in Canyon with David Lough officiating. Gwen was born on October 11, 1938 in San Angelo to Johnnie and Retha (Young) Rusler. She received...

Donna M. Dimel

Donna M. Dimel

Apr 26, 2024

Donna M. Dimel, 89, of Canyon, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Brooks Chapel with Father Scott Raef officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Brooks Chapel with a rosary following at 6:00 P.M. Donna was born...

Beverly Hennessey

Beverly Hennessey

Apr 25, 2024

Beverly Hennessey, 88, of Canyon, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 17, 2024 at Brooks Chapel with David Bagwell, Executive Pastor of Living Water Christian Fellowship, officiating. Beverly was born on April 16, 1936 to Leland and Helen (Crepps) Bastion. She was a graduate of Spearman High School and...

Kirby Thomas Hoffman

Kirby Thomas Hoffman

Apr 23, 2024

Kirby Thomas Hoffman, 83, of Canyon, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Curtis House, pastor of Harvest Connexion Church, officiating. Kirby was born on March 1, 1941 in Dawson County, Texas to John Raymond and Ruth (Reed) Hoffman. He was a...

Glee Williams

Glee Williams

Apr 21, 2024

Glee Williams, 99, of Canyon, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, April 26, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Canyon with Rev. Steve Olsen officiating. Burial will follow in Dreamland Cemetery and the family invites everyone back to the First Baptist Church Family Life Center for a reception. The family...

Samantha Jo Loftus

Samantha Jo Loftus

Apr 20, 2024

Samantha Jo Loftus, 42, of Canyon, Texas passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Samantha was born on August 28, 1981 in Hastings, Nebraska. She attended the Iowa School for the Deaf and then studied graphic and media arts at Hastings Community College. Samantha was very creative and enjoyed drawing, coloring, and diamond art. Sami had a giant heart and...

Wilma Sue Allison

Wilma Sue Allison

Apr 18, 2024

Wilma Sue Burkett Allison, 82, of Canyon went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 18 2024. Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Brooks Chapel with Will Hoffman officiating. Private burial will be prior at Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, April 22, 2024 at...

Stacie Joyce Mccraw

Stacie Joyce Mccraw

Apr 17, 2024

Stacie Joyce McCraw, 47, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Freedom Fellowship Church in Canyon with Darren Dye, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Brooks Chapel...

Elida  Flores

Elida Flores

Apr 16, 2024

Elida Flores, 80, of Canyon, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Canyon with Pastor Sam Medina officiating. Elida was born on February 25, 1944 in Edcouch, Texas, one of 21 children born to Santos and Josefa (Vera) Garcia. Married on February...

Wanda Ithaca

Wanda Ithaca

Apr 13, 2024

Wanda Joy Ithaca, 92, of Canyon died Saturday, April 13, 2024. Graveside services will be at 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in Dreamland Cemetery. Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Directors of Canyon. Wanda Joy Ithaca was born September 16, 1931, in Collingsworth County near Quail Texas to "Man" (O.W.) and Marie Buntin. She was a graduate of Borger...

David Lee Case

David Lee Case

Mar 29, 2024

David Lee Case, 82, of Canyon, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024. Graveside services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon with Shane Nease, pastor of Living Water Christian Fellowship, officiating. David was born on July 22, 1941 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Lloyd and Ethel (Parker) Case. He was a...

Ronnie K. Griffith

Ronnie K. Griffith

Mar 26, 2024

Ronnie K. Griffith, 72, of Canyon, Texas went gently into eternity on March 26, 2024. He was enveloped in love by his family who adored him. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, April 1, 2024 at Living Water Christian Fellowship in Canyon with David Lowrie, Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church of Decatur, officiating. Burial will...

Carl Scott Hollabaugh

Carl Scott Hollabaugh

Mar 26, 2024

Carl Scott Hollabaugh, 56, of Canyon, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Dreamland Cemetery. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Friday at the First Baptist Church of Canyon with Rev. Dr. Andy Mangum and Rev. Dr. Steve Olsen officiating. The family will receive friends...

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