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.

Phyllis Jobe

Phyllis Jobe

Oct 10, 2021

Phyllis Jobe, 62, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Kevin Clowe officiating. Burial will be in Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Brooks Chapel. Phyllis was born on...

Marian "Louise" Plant

Marian "Louise" Plant

Oct 9, 2021

Marion "Louise" Plant, 93, of Canyon, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Rev. Billy D. Nickell, pastor of Amarillo's First Family Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Dreamland Cemetery. Viewing will be from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M....

Rosemarie Hoffman

Rosemarie Hoffman

Oct 7, 2021

Rosemarie Hoffman, 70, of Canyon, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Canyon with Father Scott Raef as celebrant. Rosemarie was born on December 6, 1950 in Minneota, Minnesota to Anthony and Marie (Wirtz) DeCock. She graduated from Fontbonne Hall Academy in...

Jerry Martin

Jerry Martin

Oct 2, 2021

Jerry L. Martin, 85, passed October 2, 2021, at home. He was born in Duncan, OK to Virgil and Helen Martin. He was raised in a happy, loving home with three siblings, where education was important. Jerry was a graduate of Canyon High and Texas Tech. He married Bette Johnston in 1959. He served in the Army on a missile...

Lucy Moudy

Lucy Moudy

Sep 29, 2021

Lucy Blake Moudy has passed from this life at the age of 98 years old. Services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Happy Church of Christ with Rick Bloodworth, minister, officiating. Burial will follow at the Happy Cemetery. Mrs. Moudy will be available for viewing at Happy's Memorial Chapel on Friday, October 1 from 10:00 A.M....

James Stephen Barrington

James Stephen Barrington

Sep 24, 2021

James Stephen Barrington, 68, of Canyon, Texas, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, September 24, 2021. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon, Texas. The family will be greeting friends and relatives from 6-8 p.m. James was born on October 8, 1952 in Center, TX to Martin and Olive Reed Barrington. He...

Pamela Mayfield

Pamela Mayfield

Sep 19, 2021

Pamela Mayfield, 61, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. The family will hold memorial services at Viewpoint Event Center, 5000 Viewpoint Avenue, Amarillo, TX 79124 at 12:30 P.M. on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Burial will be in Hansford County Cemetery in Spearman, TX. Pamela was born on March 13, 1960 in Wessington Springs, SD to Velder and...

Stewart 'Stu' Jackson

Stewart 'Stu' Jackson

Sep 16, 2021

Stewart 'Stu' Jackson, 45, of Canyon, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Living Water Christian Fellowship with David Bagwell and Gary Hammond officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Brooks Chapel. Stu was born on July...

Clyde Johnson

Clyde Johnson

Sep 16, 2021

Clyde Johnson, 81, of Happy, passed from this earth on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Happy with Rev. Charles Davenport and Pastor Kyle Sumner officiating. Private burial will be in Happy Cemetery. Viewing will be in Happy's Memorial Chapel. Clyde was born on...

John  Cleavinger

John Cleavinger

Sep 16, 2021

John Cleavinger, 66, of Wildorado, passed away on September 16, 2021. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Palo Duro Baptist Church in Wildorado with Shannon Moreland officiating. Burial will be in Palo Duro Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon....

Dorothy Szydloski

Dorothy Szydloski

Sep 16, 2021

Dorothy Cecilia Szydloski, 73, of Amarillo and Hereford, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Hereford on Thursday, September 16, 2021. A public Vigil will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, September 20, 2021 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Hereford. Private Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Burial will be in Memory...

Fayree 'Faye' Watkins

Fayree 'Faye' Watkins

Sep 12, 2021

Fayree 'Faye' Watkins, 90, of Amarillo, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Graveside services will be at 2:30 P.M. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Amarillo and Memorial services will be at 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Dale Moreland officiating. Faye was born on April 27, 1931...

Ronald Ross Russell

Ronald Ross Russell

Sep 10, 2021

Ronald Russell, 71, of Canyon, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at his home. A celebration of life service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Canyon with Deacon Gabe Rivas as celebrant. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, September 13, 2021 at...

Judith Jackson

Judith Jackson

Sep 10, 2021

Judith Jackson, 75, of Canyon, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Brooks Chapel with David Lough, minister of University Church of Christ, officiating. Judith was born on August 24, 1946 in Wheeling, West Virginia to Elmore and Martha (Wilson) Harper. She married Arthur Jackson on March...

Dr. Chun Yat "Gerald" Chen

Dr. Chun Yat "Gerald" Chen

Sep 8, 2021

Dr. Chun Yat "Gerald" Chen Engineering Technology, College of Engineering West Texas A&M University Dr. Gerald Chen passed away on September 8, 2021, in Canyon, TX, after teaching his last engineering class of the day. He is survived by his wife, Hsiao-Ping of Canyon, Texas, his brother SJ Chen of Boston, Massachusetts, and his sister Jing May of Oxford, England....

Donald Wayne Wood

Donald Wayne Wood

Sep 8, 2021

Donald Wayne Wood, 66, of Canyon, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. He was born on April 7, 1955 in Greenville, Alabama to John Andy and Charlette K. (Miller) Wood. He married Carrie Ann Overby on July 23, 1977 in Charlton County, GA. Donald was a dedicated veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving in Turkey, Florida, and Colorado...

Maurine Elizabeth Abbott

Maurine Elizabeth Abbott

Sep 6, 2021

Maurine Abbott, 86, of Canyon, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Brooks Chapel with Jim Brown, pastor of Monterey Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Brooks Chapel. Maurine...

Thurman S. Brown

Thurman S. Brown

Sep 3, 2021

Thurman S. Brown, 89, of Amarillo, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021. Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Claude Cemetery with Amy Gonzales officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon. Thurman was born on March 5, 1932 in...

Donald Lee Dufek

Donald Lee Dufek

Aug 27, 2021

Donald Lee Dufek, 97, of Canyon, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Darla Nickell officiating. Donald was born on September 22, 1923 in Billings, Oklahoma to Frank and Thelma (Postlwaite) Dufek. He attended Oklahoma University. Donald married Clara Faye Russell on...

Carolyn Morris

Carolyn Morris

Aug 26, 2021

Carolyn Morris, 78, of Canyon, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Brooks Chapel. Burial will be in Dreamland Cemetery. Carolyn was born on January 2, 1943 in Baxter County, Arkansas to Cecil and Dorothy (Hammack) Dahlke. She married Howard Morris on September 9, 1962 in Mountain Home,...

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