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.
Cheryl Renee Powers Root
Nov 19, 2020
Cheryl Renee Powers Root, 64, of Canyon, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, November 23, 2020 at the First Presbyterian Church of Amarillo with Murray Gossett officiating. Private graveside services will be at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon. Cheryl was born on January 14, 1956, in Lubbock to Joe Richard and...
Gary Allen
Nov 13, 2020
Gary Allen, 72, of Tulia, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020. He was born on May 20, 1948 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Joseph and Deloris (Glasgow) Allen. Gary was a graduate of Happy High School. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Tracy Boydstun. Survivors include his sister, Kathy Mayes and husband, Jerral of Happy;...
Lewis Block
Nov 13, 2020
On Friday, November 13th, Lewis Block, loving husband and great father, peacefully passed away at the age of 79. Lewis was born in Pampa, TX on July 2, 1941 to Ivan and Frances (Finch) Block. He received his Bachelors in Animal Husbandry from Oklahoma State University in 1963 and was a respected farmer and rancher in Hereford, TX until his...
Olla Gillham
Nov 13, 2020
Olla Etta Gillham, 92, of Wayside, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020. Services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 18 at the Wayside Community Church. Burial will follow at Wayside Cemetery. Olla Etta Gillham was born May 5, 1928 to Bonnie Hazel Adams Gillham and Memory Loyse Gillham in the Wayside, Texas community on the county line road five...
Christopher David 'Chris' Williams
Nov 9, 2020
Christopher David 'Chris' Williams, 51, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. We will be having a "Celebrate A Journey Home" on June 19, 2021. Graveside services will be held at the Vega Cemetery, in Vega Texas at 10:00 A.M. The Memorial service will be at 2:00 P.M. at Canyon Country Free Will Baptist Church, 2600 FM 3331,...
Christopher David 'Chris' Willilams
Nov 9, 2020
Christopher David 'Chris' Williams, 51, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. We will be having a "Celebrate A Journey Home" on June 19, 2021. Graveside services will be held at the Vega Cemetery, in Vega Texas at 10:00 A.M. The Memorial service will be at 2:00 P.M. at Canyon Country Free Will Baptist Church, 2600 FM 3331,...
Robert (Bob) Dillin
Nov 9, 2020
Robert (Bob) Dillin, 87, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. Born on April 1, 1933 in Maxwell Nebraska to Frank and Lousie Dillin, Bob graduated in 1951 and worked on the Pawnee Springs Ranch until 1956. In 1957, Bob married Bonnie Lukowski and they moved to Keystone Nebraska, to manage the Hansen Ranch. Bob was manager of...
Frank Stringer
Nov 7, 2020
Frank Stringer, 70, of Amarillo passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020. He was born on August 31, 1950 in Pampa to Virginia Dean. Frank was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife, Andreia Stringer and his stepchildren, Yesenia Olivia Vejil and Johnny Ray Lopez.
Nicki Jayne Golden
Nov 6, 2020
Nicki Jayne Golden Davis passed from this life on November 6, 2020. Nicki was born in Amarillo, TX on March 11, 1957. She was most proud of her daughter, Andee. She was an animal lover who tried hard to help any animal in need. She also loved to read, and her favorite author was Stephen King. Her love of reading...
Toby Peak
Nov 4, 2020
Toby Peak, 61, of Amarillo, passed away on November 4, 2020. Toby was born on September 8, 1959 in Amarillo to Jackie and Audrey Peak. He worked as a glazer. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his sister, Vicki Moore and husband Max; niece, Amber Jolley and husband Bengy; and a great niece, Braylee Jolley.
James Neil Mccarley
Nov 4, 2020
James Neil McCarley, 69, of Happy, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Happy Cemetery in Happy, Texas with Bob Colson officiating. Neil was born on April 2, 1951 in Amarillo to Buck and Johnnie Merriman McCarley. He graduated from Happy High School and attended Abilene Christian...
Sharon Sue Simms Covault
Oct 31, 2020
Our precious Nonnie passed from this life to eternal life on Saturday, October 31st, 2020 at home, in Canyon Texas. Words cannot express the love that we all had for her and how much she will be missed. Her zest for life and the never-ending love for her grandbabies, great-grandbabies, and beloved Kirby, will always be remembered. Mom was born...
Roberto Reyes
Oct 27, 2020
Roberto Rivera Reyes, 76, of Happy passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Services will be 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Happy's Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Happy Cemetery. The family will receive visitors on Friday, October 30 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Happy's Memorial Chapel. Roberto was born on November 10, 1943 in Eagle...
Bette Jalufka
Oct 25, 2020
Bette Joyce Jalufka, 79, of Canyon passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Rick Enns, pastor, officiating. Bette was born on July 11, 1941 in Sweetwater, TX to Saint Elmo and Ferrel Black. She married Lucian Jalufka on January 16,...
Larry And Mozelle Hedrick
Oct 25, 2020
Larry and Mozelle Hedrick of Amarillo, TX, died in a car accident Monday, October 25 near Tucumcari, NM. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM on Monday, November 2, 2020 at the University Church of Christ in Canyon with David Lough, Todd Hedrick, and Mel Carter officiating. Graveside services will be at 3:00 PM on Monday at Dreamland Cemetery in...
Larissa Gale Kleuskens
Oct 25, 2020
Larissa Gale Kleuskens, 43, of Canyon, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Brooks Chapel, 1702 5th Ave. in Canyon with Maia Tress, officiating. The family will receive visitors on Friday, October 30, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Brooks Chapel. In consideration...
Latrelle Shaw
Oct 23, 2020
Latrelle Shaw, 87, of Canyon, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Brooks Chapel with Rev. Rick Enns, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Latrelle was born on May 11, 1933 in Cheek, Oklahoma to George and Annabelle Morgan Shaw. He was a veteran of the U.S....
Odessa Leavitt
Oct 22, 2020
Odessa V. Leavitt, 92, of Happy, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 30 at the University Church of Christ in Canyon with David Lough and Bob Shepard, officiating. Burial will follow at Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 27 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Brooks...
James Cox
Oct 21, 2020
James "Jimmy" Sherman Cox, Jr., 79, of Happy, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 26 at Happy's Memorial Chapel with Rev. Tom Stribling, officiating. James will be available for viewing at Happy's Memorial Chapel from 11:00 to 6:00 P.M. on Saturday and Sunday. James was born on January 28, 1941 in...
William Pratt
Oct 21, 2020
Beef industry pioneer, inventor, and entrepreneur, William Cline "Bill" Pratt, 77, of rural Canyon, Texas, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, at the First United Methodist Church in Canyon. Please use the entrance on the west side of the church only. Visitation will be from 3:00 to...
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