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.

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,...

Dennis E. Book

Dennis E. Book

Aug 21, 2021

Dennis E. Book, 75, of Canyon, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Graveside memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Dreamland Cemetery with Larry Virnau, chaplain of Texas Hospice, officiating. Dennis was born on November 14, 1945 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to Harold Clare and Beatrice Jane (Belknap) Book. He received his bachelor's...

John Edward Bayless

John Edward Bayless

Aug 18, 2021

John Edward Bayless, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, surrounded by family. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Fairlanes Baptist Church in Borger, Texas with Dr. Chad Chaddick, pastor First Baptist Church of San Marcos, officiating. Viewing will be on Monday, August 23, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00...

Elmer Ronald 'Ron' Cogsdil

Elmer Ronald 'Ron' Cogsdil

Aug 16, 2021

Elmer Ronald 'Ron' Cogsdil, 82, of Canyon, passed away on Monday August 16, 2021. Ron was born on June 4, 1939 in Portales, NM to Elmer Ray and Lois (Vinson) Cogsdil. He loved working with his hands and was always building things. He also enjoyed leatherworking and playing the guitar. Ron was preceded in death by his parents and two...

Tyler Owens

Tyler Owens

Aug 15, 2021

Tyler Owens, 31, of Canyon, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021. Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Living Water Christian Fellowship with Shane Nease, pastor, officiating. Tyler was born on January 25, 1990 in Abilene. He graduated from Canyon High School in 2008. Tyler married Gus Lewis in Canyon on March 19,...

Jesse Garcia

Jesse Garcia

Aug 14, 2021

Jesse Garcia, 46, of Canyon, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with pastor Jordan Kreisle officiating. Burial will follow in Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Brooks Chapel. Jesse was born...

Colene Brummett

Colene Brummett

Aug 12, 2021

Colene Brummett, 88, of Canyon, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, August 16, 2021 at the First Assembly of God Church in Canyon with Rev. Janice Middaugh officiating. Burial will follow in Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Brooks...

Don Olson

Don Olson

Aug 12, 2021

Don Olson, 79, of Canyon, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon. Graveside services will be private. Don was born on January 19, 1942 in Albuquerque, NM to Ray and Ola Mae (Jones) Olson. He graduated from Socorro High School...

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