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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.

Justin Grand Pre

Justin Grand Pre

Feb 22, 2025

Justin Dean Grand Pre, 53, was born August 24, 1971 in Denver, CO and placed in the loving arms of Carroll (Chuck) and Elizabeth (Betty) Grand Pre at the age of 10 days. He unexpectedly passed away at his home on Saturday February 22, 2025. Memorial services for Justin will be at 1:30 P.M. on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at...

Billy Houchin

Billy Houchin

Feb 21, 2025

Billy Gene Houchin, Jr. of Canyon, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the age of 70. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Brooks Chapel, with Pastor Conner Mason of Summit Church of Canyon officiating. A visitation for family and friends will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday,...

Vernon Doyel Hope

Vernon Doyel Hope

Feb 19, 2025

Vernon Doyel Hope, 83, of Hereford, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 7, 2025 at West Park Cemetery in Hereford with Monte Smith officiating. Vernon was born on January 21, 1942 in Valliant, Oklahoma to Luther and Lillie Mae Hope. He joined the United States Army in June of...

Annis Marie Patton

Annis Marie Patton

Feb 16, 2025

Annis Marie Patton, 97, of Canyon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Dreamland Cemetery. Memorial services will follow at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday at the University Church of Christ in Canyon with Jon Page, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends...

Sue Davis

Sue Davis

Feb 15, 2025

Sue Davis, 83, of Canyon, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Wayside Cemetery in Wayside, Texas with David Bagwell officiating. Sue was born on August 4, 1941 in Canyon to Archie and Bessie (Rogers) Davis and was a lifelong resident of Canyon. She was always crafty...

Tom Whitacre

Tom Whitacre

Feb 15, 2025

Tom Whitacre, 80, of Canyon, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Brooks Chapel with David Bagwell officiating. Private interment will be in Llano Cemetery. Tom was born on January 12, 1945 in Amarillo to Tommy and Pauline (Pierson) Whitacre. He married Pat Dearing in Amarillo on...

Weldon  Prichard

Weldon Prichard

Feb 15, 2025

Weldon Prichard, 85, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, in Amarillo, TX. Memorial services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, February 21, 2025 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon. Private interment will be in Dreamland Cemetery. He was born on November 8, 1939, to Annie and Loyd Prichard, in Canyon, TX. He graduated from Canyon High School and earned...

Glennewyn Johnson Tomblin

Glennewyn Johnson Tomblin

Feb 12, 2025

Glennewyn Mary Lovella Johnson Tomblin, 34, of Happy, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the First Baptist Church of Happy with Rick Bloodworth officiating. Glennewyn was born on April 13, 1990 in Tulia to Kelly and Glennewyn (Benson) Tomblin. She received her Medical Assistant certification from Vista...

Marieta Gwyn

Marieta Gwyn

Feb 12, 2025

Marieta Gwyn passed away on February 12, 2025 at the age of 89. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 February 15, at Brooks Chapel with David Bagwell officiating. Marieta was born on November 7, 1935 in Canyon, Texas, to Milton and Vee Sanders. She Graduated from Canyon High School in 1952, where she played basketball and later took to...

Jolean Adams

Jolean Adams

Feb 4, 2025

JoLean Adams, 89, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Cal Farley's Boys Ranch Alumni Cemetery. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday at Arden Road Baptist Church in Amarillo with Pastor Aaron Denson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00...

Jimmy Dean Lill

Jimmy Dean Lill

Jan 29, 2025

Jimmy Dean Lill, 88, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at More Church, 5511 W. Amarillo Blvd., Amarillo, 79106 with Lyndal Waldrip, pastor, officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday at the church. Graveside service will follow at noon at Cal...

Dr. Willis E. Harrison

Dr. Willis E. Harrison

Jan 29, 2025

Dr. Willis E. Harrison passed away peacefully on January 29th at Saint Simeon's Senior Community in Tulsa after a valiant battle with an extended illness. He is survived by his wife, Mary, and sons Monte (wife Terri), and Ward (wife Dyana), and was preceded in death by his daughter, Julie Durst. Willis enjoyed nine grandchildren: Brian Durst, Matthew Durst, Jake...

Henry Nelson Knox, Sr.

Henry Nelson Knox, Sr.

Jan 28, 2025

Henry Nelson Knox, Sr., 93, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, February 3, 2025 at Happy Cemetery with Tom Stribling officiating. Viewing will be from 11:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon. Henry was born on December 24, 1931 in Gallup, NM...

Author Lee 'A.L.' Pruett

Author Lee 'A.L.' Pruett

Jan 27, 2025

Author Lee "A.L." Pruett, 85, of Canyon, TX, joined his heavenly Father and Savior, January 27, 2025, during a reading of Psalm 23. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Brooks Chapel with Roy Hunter officiating. A.L. was born in 1939 to Jefferson Davis (J.D.) and Thelma Pruett. He was born in a farmhouse in...

Carol Suzanne Adamson

Carol Suzanne Adamson

Jan 27, 2025

Carol Suzanne Adamson, 61, of Amarillo, TX, passed away on January 27th, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. Memorial services will be at 1:30 P.M. on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Rev. Jerad Middaugh, pastor of Southlawn Assembly of God Church, officiating. Suzanne was born December 28th in Dumas, TX, daughter of Bob and Joan...

John Thomas Mosher

John Thomas Mosher

Jan 23, 2025

John Thomas Mosher passed into the reality of Heaven on January 23rd, 2025. A service will be held in celebration of his life at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Darren Dye, pastor of Freedom Fellowship Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Happy Cemetery in Happy Texas. The family will receive friends from...

Elaine Neill

Elaine Neill

Jan 23, 2025

Elaine Neill, 84, of Canyon, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at the University Church of Christ in Canyon with David Lough officiating. Burial will follow in Dreamland Cemetery. Elaine was born on September 25, 1940 in Crane, Texas to Herman and Bernice (Worley) Plate. She graduated from...

Deborah Wirt Tardy

Deborah Wirt Tardy

Jan 23, 2025

Deborah Jean Wirt Tardy, 77, of Canyon, passed on to glory on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the First Baptist Church Chapel in Amarillo with Corky Holland officiating. Graveside services will be at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon. Deborah will be available for viewing on...

Francis Leochner

Francis Leochner

Jan 22, 2025

Francis 'Papa' Leochner, 75, of Amarillo, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. No services are scheduled at this time. Francis was born on November 10, 1949 in Colby, KS to Alonzo and Lucille (Morton) Leochner. He married Judy Harrison on September 1, 1973 in Sudan, Texas. He worked in Amarillo for Affiliated Foods for ten years, then at Country...

Jeremy Lueb

Jeremy Lueb

Jan 21, 2025

Jeremy Lueb, 50, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Amarillo with Fr. John Valdez as celebrant. A vigil will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon. Private interment will...

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