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.

Villa Montene Stevens

Villa Montene Stevens

Jun 20, 2020

Villa Montene Stevens, 98, of Happy passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020. Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Wayside Cemetery with Byron Williamson and Archie Echols officiating. Montene was born on May 5, 1922 in Brashear, Texas to John and Carrie Johnson Easley. She lived during the Great Depression and left school...

Dorris Wayne Johnson

Dorris Wayne Johnson

Jun 15, 2020

Dorris "Wayne" Johnson of Canyon passed away Monday, June 15, 2020, in Dimmitt at the age of 74. Wayne was born on April 16, 1946, in Pampa. He graduated from Canyon High School in 1965. Wayne lived in Oklahoma City for much of his adult life and worked many years for Lyntone Industries Inc. in Edmond, Oklahoma, which was a...

Wes Bourn

Wes Bourn

Jun 13, 2020

*Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at the University Church of Christ. Wes Bourn, 76, of Canyon passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020. Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Dreamland Cemetery with David Lough, Brent Adams, and Bob Shepard officiating. The family will receive friends from...

Paul John Castleberry

Paul John Castleberry

Jun 12, 2020

Paul John Castleberry Jr., 76, passed away June 12, 2020 in McGregor, Texas. A viewing will take place Tuesday evening, June 16, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Brooks Funeral Directors Chapel in Canyon, Texas. Graveside services will be Wednesday, June 17 at 10 am at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon. Paul, or "Joe Paul" as his family called him, was...

Peter Straw Kidd

Peter Straw Kidd

Jun 12, 2020

Peter Straw Kidd, also known as Igbear and Dr. Blossom, died at the BSA Hospital in Amarillo, Texas on June 12, 2020 at 7:09 in the morning, after having recently celebrated his 73rd birthday with close family members on June 5th at his residence in Canyon, Texas. Peter was born in 1947 to R. Richard Kidd and Joan Straw Kidd...

Kay Scott Pagett

Kay Scott Pagett

Jun 11, 2020

Kay Scott Pagett, 78, of Canyon passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Directors. Kay was born on February 19, 1942 in Canyon, Texas to Ira and Tillie Scott. She married Ronny Pagett on May 22, 1987. She was preceded in death by her...

Michael J. Walsh

Michael J. Walsh

Jun 4, 2020

Michael J. Walsh, 86, of Canyon passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Memorial Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at St. Ann's Catholic Church with Father Scott Raef officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Brooks Chapel from 6:00 to 6:30 followed by a vigil at 6:30. Michael J. Walsh...

Laverne Nicholas 'Tuff'  Schenk

Laverne Nicholas 'Tuff' Schenk

Jun 3, 2020

LaVerne Nicholas (Tuff) Schenk, 89, of Wildorado, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Funeral mass will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Vega with Father Mitch Przepiora, Celebrant and Father Grant Spinherne, Concelebrant officiating. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, June 5, 2020 at Brooks Chapel...

Betty  Pelfrey

Betty Pelfrey

May 29, 2020

Betty Jane Lemons Pelfrey passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 in Amarillo, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church of Canyon with Rev. Rick Enns, pastor, and Dr. Jim Smith, Sr. Pastor Emeritus, Saint Stephen United Methodist Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Directors. Betty...

Betty Pelfrey

Betty Pelfrey

May 29, 2020

Betty Jane Lemons Pelfrey passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 in Amarillo, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church of Canyon with Rev. Rick Enns, pastor, and Dr. Jim Smith, Sr. Pastor Emeritus, Saint Stephen United Methodist Church, officiating. Betty brought love and joy into life...

Betty Steelman

Betty Steelman

May 25, 2020

Betty Louise Steelman, 86, of Canyon passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. Graveside Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Dreamland Cemetery with Daryl Roach officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Brooks Chapel. Betty was born on January 10, 1934 in Wetumka, OK...

Hannah Norton

Hannah Norton

May 23, 2020

Hannah Nicole Norton, 25, of Canyon passed away on May 23, 2020. Private memorial services, will be held for the family. Hannah was born on October 14, 1994 in Clovis, New Mexico to Darrell Norton and Glenda Norton. She attended Trinity Fellowship Church. Growing up, Hannah loved 4H and FFA and enjoyed showing steers, pigs, and sheep. She was an...

Juliann Lee Brooks Williams

Juliann Lee Brooks Williams

May 22, 2020

JuliAnn Lee Brooks Williams, of Canyon was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. She was 48 years old when she passed away on May 22, 2020. Julie is survived by her husband of 24 years, Byron, and their two sons, Brooks and Parker. She is also survived by her grandfather Clarence Brooks; father and...

Willis Hawkins

Willis Hawkins

May 21, 2020

Willis A. Hawkins Jr, 95, of Castro County, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 21, 2020. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Brooks Chapel. The family will hold private services. Willis was born on October 30, 1924 in Castro County to Willis Alston Hawkins...

Betty Johnson

Betty Johnson

May 21, 2020

A private memorial service will be held for the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to: Patriot Guard Riders of Texas Panhandle/South Plains Region 2916 Carter Amarillo, TX 79103

Alice P. Kenmore

Alice P. Kenmore

May 14, 2020

Alice P. Kenmore, 90, of Payson, Arizona died May 14, 2020. Viewing and family gathering will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 23rd at Brooks Chapel with Pastor Matthew Harrel Ray and Rev. Todd Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon, Texas. Alice was born on February 8th, 1930 and raised in Canyon, Texas. She...

Joan Loraine Mccasland

Joan Loraine Mccasland

May 8, 2020

Joan Loraine McCasland, 80, of Canyon passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020. Private services will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Brooks Chapel with burial following at Dreamland Cemetery. A public memorial service will be held at a later date. Joan was born on January 7, 1940 in Cherokee, Oklahoma to A.R. and Louise Fees Jacob. She...

Don Davis

Don Davis

May 4, 2020

Don Davis, 72, of Canyon passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020. He was born on May 24, 1948 in Powell, Wyoming to George and Ruth Scott Davis. Don was a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard in New Mexico and Texas, serving from 1969 to 1985. He was an LVN and was working on his RN at WTAMU...

Robert Paul "Bob" Shawcross

Robert Paul "Bob" Shawcross

Apr 29, 2020

Robert Paul "Bob" Shawcross, 76, of Canyon passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. He was born on January 1, 1944 in Evans Mills, New York to Clarence and Mae Meagan Shawcross. Bob was a veteran of the US Navy, serving in Vietnam. He married Vickie Detrixhe on February 21, 1985 in Gainesville, Texas. While living in California, Bob worked...

David Goodman

David Goodman

Apr 26, 2020

David Goodman, 68, of Amarillo, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Private services will be held at Brooks Chapel on Friday, May 1, 2020 with burial following at Memory Gardens Cemetery. David Goodman was born on January 29, 1952 in Quanah, Texas to Harmon and Georgia Mandrell Goodman. He was a 1970 graduate from Hirschi High School in Wichita...

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