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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.

Genevieve Miller

Genevieve Miller

Feb 16, 2023

Genevieve Olsen Miller, 103, died February 16, 2023, in Canyon, Texas. She was born May 4, 1919, on the family homestead, Hovengaard, in the Oslo community in Hansford County, Texas. Her parents were Gustav Adolph Olsen, Jr. and Bergit Helene Jensen Olsen. She was the first child, and she was followed by three sisters and three brothers. Graveside services will...

Susan Turney

Susan Turney

Feb 9, 2023

Susan Turney, 84, of Canyon, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the First Baptist Church Ministry Center with Rev. Steve Olsen officiating. Susan was born on November 28, 1938 in Oakland, California to George and Esther (Brown) Bland. She graduated from Sonoma Valley High School in...

Lily Mudge

Lily Mudge

Feb 8, 2023

Lily Mudge, 83, of Canyon, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Brooks Chapel. Lily was born on September 19, 1939 in Belen, New Mexico to Florencio and Erlinda...

Wanda Richardson

Wanda Richardson

Feb 8, 2023

Wanda Marie Richardson, 75, of Frisco, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Shane Nease, pastor of Living Water Christian Fellowship, officiating. Wanda was born on September 19, 1947 in Amarillo to Charles and Lillian Graham. She graduated from Canyon High School in 1966. Her...

George Lee Woods, Jr.

George Lee Woods, Jr.

Feb 6, 2023

George Lee Woods, Jr., 94, of Happy, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023. Services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the Happy Church of Christ with Rick Bloodworth, minister, officiating. Burial will follow at Happy Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 8 from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Happy's Memorial Chapel. Arrangements are...

Iva "Jean" Irwin

Iva "Jean" Irwin

Jan 29, 2023

Iva "Jean" Irwin passed away peacefully on January 29, 2023, in Amarillo, Texas after a long and blessed life. A private family burial will be at Memory Gardens on Monday, February 13, 2023. Her casket will make one final trip past Irwin Greenhouses on her way to interment. Her Celebration of Life will be held at 2 pm the same...

William "Bill" Hudson

William "Bill" Hudson

Jan 29, 2023

William (Bill) Hudson, 73, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Memorial services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Trinity Baptist Church, 1601 I-40, with Pastor Nate Magloughlin, officiating. Bill was born on June 11, 1949 in Maldin, MA to William Henry Hudson and Amelia (Morlani) Hudson Clements. After graduating high school in 1967, Bill...

Jared Pedigo

Jared Pedigo

Jan 26, 2023

Jared Blaine Pedigo, 37, of Amarillo, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Memorial services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 3, 2023 at Hillside Christian Church Chapel, 6100 S. Soncy in Amarillo. Jared was born on March 1, 1985 in Mesa, Arizona to Ralph Lester Pedigo and Lisa Lynn (White) Pedigo. He was raised in Amarillo and was a...

Angela R. Williams

Angela R. Williams

Jan 26, 2023

Angela R. Williams, 48, of Amarillo, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Journey Church with Brad Sanders and Charlie Jones officiating. Angela was born on June 22, 1974 in Amarillo to Billy and Mitzi (Mitchell) Head. She graduated from Amarillo High School in 1992 and stayed...

Timothy Mendez

Timothy Mendez

Jan 21, 2023

Timothy Kirk Mendez, 44, of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023. A celebration of life will be at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Trinity Fellowship Church, 5000 Hollywood Rd., in Amarillo. A memorial will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon. Tim was born in Amarillo, Texas....

Dr. Charles 'Bud' Townsend

Dr. Charles 'Bud' Townsend

Jan 21, 2023

In Loving Memory Dr. Charles "Bud" Townsend November 5, 1929 - January 21, 2023 Charles Buddy Ray Townsend was born in Nocona, Texas on November 5, 1929. Raised near his grandfather's ranch during the depression, Bud spent his childhood riding horses, working on the ranch and making mischief wherever he could find it. The young Bud saw his first rodeo...

Kelly Wayne Tomblin

Kelly Wayne Tomblin

Jan 18, 2023

Kelly Wayne Tomblin, 61, of Happy, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 in Lubbock, Texas. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Happy with Rick Bloodworth, minister of Church of Christ in Happy, officiating. Burial will be in Happy Cemetery. Viewing will be on Monday and Tuesday, January 23rd...

Donnie Welty, Sr.

Donnie Welty, Sr.

Jan 14, 2023

Donnie Welty, Sr., 75, of Canyon, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Memorial services will be 2:30 P.M. Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Brooks Chapel. Donnie was born October 14, 1947 in Hereford, Texas to Donald and Opal (Price) Welty. He was a graduate of Hereford High School. Donnie was a hard worker. He worked in body shop management...

Bill Crenshaw

Bill Crenshaw

Jan 13, 2023

Billy Glen Crenshaw (Bill & PaPa), 80, of Happy, went to be with the Lord on Friday evening January 13, 2023 with family surrounding him either in person or on Facetime. It was a glorious time. Memorial services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 16, 2023 at Crossroads Country Church,in Amarillo with Bob Miller, pastor, and Ken Ansell, officiating. He...

Richard C. Bowers

Richard C. Bowers

Jan 12, 2023

Richard C. Bowers, 71, of Canyon, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Private family services will be held. Richard was born on July 7, 1951 in Enid, Oklahoma. He was a 1969 graduate of Enid High School and continued his education, receiving a number of degrees: his Master's and Ph.D. of Education in Administration from Nova Southeastern University, Master...

Dorothy Ann Brummett

Dorothy Ann Brummett

Jan 12, 2023

Dorothy Ann Brummett, 83, of Canyon, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Memorial services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Brooks Chapel with David Bagwell, officiating. Dorothy was born July 16, 1939 in Bromide, Oklahoma to Nathan and Christine (Allen) Ellis. Dorothy was an avid bingo player and someone who was always willing to help others....

Roy Leon Hatfield

Roy Leon Hatfield

Jan 9, 2023

Roy Leon Hatfield, 93, of Dalhart, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Hall Cemetery in Howe, Texas. Leon was born on August 20, 1929 in Grayson County, Texas to Lee Roy and Velma (Battle) Hatfield. He was the class Valedictorian graduating from Howe High School. He...

Wanda Sibley Root

Wanda Sibley Root

Jan 9, 2023

Wanda Sibley Root, 86, of Canyon, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon with Rev. Gene Jones officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Brooks Chapel. Wanda was born on October 28, 1936...

Sarah Henrietta Salinas

Sarah Henrietta Salinas

Jan 5, 2023

Sarah Henrietta Salinas, 40, of Amarillo, passed away on January 5, 2023. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Power Church in Amarillo with Pastor Manny Delossantos officiating. A memorial will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery. Sarah was born...

Bill Andrews

Bill Andrews

Jan 5, 2023

Bill Andrews, 70, of Happy, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Memorial services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Happy's Memorial Chapel with Rev. Tom Stribling officiating. Bill was born on December 1, 1952 in Amarillo to Billy F. and Ruth Lynell (Knox) Andrews. He graduated from Happy High School in 1972 and just...

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