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.

Earl Jay Trosper

Earl Jay Trosper

Dec 4, 2025

Earl Jay Trosper, 76, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 in Amarillo. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Brooks Chapel, 1702 5th Avenue, Canyon.

Jay was born on October 21, 1949, in Perryton, Texas to E.J. and Elsie (Simpson) Trosper. He grew up in Booker, Texas and it was a place...

James 'J.D.' Swinford

James 'J.D.' Swinford

Dec 3, 2025

James ‘J.D.’ Swinford, 88, of Canyon, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Dreamland Cemetery with Rev. David Bagwell officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Brooks Chapel.

J.D. was born on October 14, 1937 in Borger, Texas...

Alvin Henry Kuhlman

Alvin Henry Kuhlman

Nov 30, 2025

Alvin Henry Kuhlman lived a full life in Canyon, Texas from his birth on May 29, 1925 until his death on November 30, 2025. Alvin grew up as the son of Herman Kuhlman, an early pioneer in Randall County, and Alma Mari Gerdsen Kuhlman on the family farm east of Canyon. He had two brothers, Herbert and Jim. Alvin lived...

Michael Wiley Trumbly

Michael Wiley Trumbly

Nov 28, 2025

Michael Wiley Trumbly, 49, of Canyon, Texas passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. Services will be at 10:00 am Saturday, December 6, 2025 at First Methodist Church, 1818 4th Avenue, Canyon. The services will be live streamed through First Methodist Church’s Facebook page.

Michael was born on June 12, 1976, in Borger, Texas, to David and Janet (Mason) Trumbly. He...

Donna Gail Ruthart

Donna Gail Ruthart

Nov 25, 2025

Donna Gail Ruthart (age 72) of Cypress, Texas by way of Amarillo passed away on November 25, 2025, leaving a legacy of family and resilience. Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Rev. Steve Olson, pastor of First Baptist Church of Canyon officiating. Born on January 31, 1953, in...

Benny Cole Lippold, Jr.

Benny Cole Lippold, Jr.

Nov 24, 2025

Benny Cole Lippold, Jr., of Canyon, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Brooks Chapel.  No services are scheduled.

Benny was born on October 7, 1954 in Canyon to Benny Cole and Annette (Petree) Lippold, Sr. He was a 1973 graduate of Canyon High School...

Janette Fay Moss

Janette Fay Moss

Nov 20, 2025

Janette Fay Moss, 77, of Canyon, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Memory Gardens Cemetery with Dr. Howard K. Batson, pastor of First Baptist Church of Amarillo, officiating.

Janette was born on August 12, 1948 in Amarillo, Texas to E.A. “Gus” and Grace LaVerne Ballew. She lived...

Ernest 'Ernie' Glenn Williams, III

Ernest 'Ernie' Glenn Williams, III

Nov 18, 2025

Ernest Glenn Williams, III, fondly known as Ernie, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Pastor Dwight Kirksey, pastor of Celebration Family Church of Fritch, officiating.

Ernie was born on May 10, 1953 in Canyon to Ernest Glenn and Travis Florine (Chapman) Williams,...

Raymond "Ray" J. Burda

Raymond "Ray" J. Burda

Nov 18, 2025

Raymond “Ray” J. Burda, Jr., 75, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday, November 18,2025. A mass will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 24, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Cathedral in Amarillo with Father Avitas Siriwa as celebrant. Inurnment will be at 2:30 P.M. on Monday at Llano Cemetery. A rosary will be held at 4:00 P.M. on...

James Wiley Harp

James Wiley Harp

Nov 16, 2025

James Wiley “Chief” Harp, 71, of Canyon passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Memorial Services will be held at First Methodist Church, Canyon on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1:00pm. The services will be live streamed through First Methodist Church’s Facebook page, firstmethodist.church. Inurnment will follow in Dreamland Cemetery.  The family will receive...

Margaret Helene Hayward

Margaret Helene Hayward

Nov 16, 2025

Margaret “Helene” (Campbell) Hayward, 94, of Canyon, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Private interment will be in Elkhart Cemetery in Elkhart, Kansas. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon. A memorial service will be held at...

Dorsey Jean Lemer

Dorsey Jean Lemer

Nov 15, 2025

Dorsey Jean Lemer was born on May 21, 1944, in Clarendon, Texas to Raymond Earl Watson and Bonnie Delphena (Rowe) Watson and passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Dorsey was the oldest of seven children.

Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Brooks Chapel IN Canyon with George Hamontree officiating,

Dorsey lived in Winner, SD...

Denny Raymond Park

Denny Raymond Park

Nov 12, 2025

Denny Raymond Park of Canyon, Texas passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025. He lived to the amazing age of 91, and live, he did. Denny’s enthusiasm and joy for life will be celebrated with a memorial service on Wednesday, November 19 at 4:00 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church of Canyon.

Denny was born in Breckenridge, Texas on February 7,...

Charles Stanley Johnson

Charles Stanley Johnson

Nov 11, 2025

Charles Stanley Johnson, Sr., 82, of Happy, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Happy Church of Christ with Rick Bloodworth officiating.

Charles was born on June 24, 1943 in Katy, Texas to James and Hattie Mae (Sodas) Johnson. He married Roxie Jean Taylor, and they were happily...

Paula Ann Gilliland

Paula Ann Gilliland

Nov 5, 2025

Paula Ann (Byrom) Gilliland passed on November 5, 2025, at the age of 87. Services for Paula are scheduled for 10:00am on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Brooks Funeral Chapel in Canyon, Texas. Graveside services are on the same day at 4:30pm at the Archer City Cemetery in Archer City, Texas. Paula was born on May 16, 1938, in Archer...

James Michael Kimmins

James Michael Kimmins

Oct 28, 2025

James Michael Kimmins May 22, 1948 — October 28, 2025 James Michael "Mike" Kimmins of Amarillo died on October 28, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born on May 22, 1948, to James Irvin Kimmins and Lucille Hays Kimmins in Phillips, Texas, where he spent his entire childhood. He graduated from Phillips High School in 1966 and matriculated...

Linda Jo Schrib

Linda Jo Schrib

Oct 22, 2025

A Promise Kept. When Linda was 10 years old, Jesus made her a promise that if she would trust Him as her savior, then someday she would see Him face to face! That day was October 22, 2025. A memorial service for Linda Jo Allison Schrib will be held at First Baptist Church in Amarillo at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday,...

Bryan  Jackson

Bryan Jackson

Oct 21, 2025

Bryan Jackson, 39, of Canyon, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, October 24, 2025 at the University Church of Christ with David Lough officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Brooks Chapel. Bryan was...

Wyatt Reese Golden

Wyatt Reese Golden

Oct 19, 2025

Wyatt Reese Golden was born on April 7, 2005, to Megan and Jason Golden in Amarillo, Texas. He passed from this life into eternity with Jesus on October 19, 2025. He lived a short but wonderful 20 years and 6 months. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the University Church of Christ in...

Sharon Lou Evans Byrd

Sharon Lou Evans Byrd

Oct 18, 2025

Sharon Lou Evans Byrd, 82, of Canyon, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 18, 2025. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at First Methodist Church of Canyon with Rev. Matt Wolfington and Rev. Rick Enns officiating. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday at Claude Cemetery in Claude, Texas....

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