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.

Charles Peckenpaugh

Charles Peckenpaugh

Feb 7, 2018

Charles Ben Peckenpaugh, 64, of Canyon died Wednesday, February 7, 2018.  Services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, February 12, 2018 at Brooks Chapel.  Ben was born on March 16, 1953 in Canyon to Charles and Claudine Foster Peckenpaugh.  He was a retired nurse and an advocate for equal rights for the LGBTQ.  Survivors include his husband, Victor Peckenpaugh;...

Farrell Devenport

Farrell Devenport

Feb 2, 2018

Farrell Aldon Devenport, 80, of Lubbock died Friday, February 2, 2018 in Lubbock.  Graveside services will be at 1:30 P.M.  on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon with Reverend Jerry Huggins, nephew, officiating. Farrell was born in Canyon on October 14, 1937 to Charlie and Novvie Devenport.  He graduated from Canyon High School and attended West Texas...

Helen Batenhorst

Helen Batenhorst

Jan 28, 2018

Helen Batenhorst, 92, of Umbarger, died Sunday, January 28, 2018 in Canyon.  Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Umbarger with Father Christopher Schwind, pastor, officiating.  A vigil will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon. Helen was born on June...

Harriet Renner

Harriet Renner

Jan 21, 2018

Harriet Renner, 73, of Canyon passed away on January 21, 2018 in Canyon.  The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 25 at Brooks Chapel from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Harriet was born June 1, 1944 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Eddie and Eva Idleman. She moved to Canyon in 1963 and married Jerry Renner on January 2, 1982. She...

Billie Dixon

Billie Dixon

Jan 20, 2018

Billie Marlene Dixon, 82, of Canyon passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 in Amarillo, Texas. Services will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 25 at the University Church of Christ with David Lough, minister, officiating. Burial will follow at Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 24 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Brooks Chapel. Arrangements are...

Betty Lindsey

Betty Lindsey

Jan 18, 2018

Betty Lindsey, 92, of Canyon passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 in Canyon, Texas.  Services will be at 1:00 P.M. Monday, January 22 at Brooks Chapel with Lyle Jones, Elder in the Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, officiating.  Burial will follow at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon.  Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Directors.  Betty was born November 21, 1925 in Bernie,...

Donald Mickey

Donald Mickey

Jan 17, 2018

Donald Ray Mickey, 85, of Canyon passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 in Amarillo, Texas. Memorial services will be 3:00 P.M. Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Brooks Chapel with Gene Jones, Associate Pastor of Adult Ministries at the First Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Directors. Donald was born December 10, 1932 in Mickey, Texas to John...

Roland Morse

Roland Morse

Jan 17, 2018

Roland Morse, 80, of Canyon passed away January 17, 2018 in Edgewood, NM. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 20 at Brooks Chapel with Rev. Steve Olsen, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Amarillo. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at...

Blaine Hufnagle

Blaine Hufnagle

Jan 8, 2018

Blaine Lavere Hufnagle, 95, of Canyon, passed away in Lubbock on January 8, 2018.  Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the University Church of Christ with David Lough, minister, officiating.  Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Brooks...

Adele Gammill

Adele Gammill

Jan 5, 2018

Adele Berwyn Gammill, 89, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 in Amarillo, Texas.  Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church in Portales, New Mexico with Dr. Keith Wilks officiating. Interment will be at a later date. Adele was born in Portales, New Mexico on May 9, 1928 to...

Davolyn Davidchik

Davolyn Davidchik

Jan 4, 2018

Davolyn Davidchik, 62, of Canyon, died Thursday, January 4, 2018.  Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Brooks Chapel with Rev. Rick Enns, pastor of First United Methodist, officiating. Burial will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 13 at the Van Alstyne Cemetery in Van Alstyne, Texas. Davolyn Davidchik was born on July 10, 1955 in...

Kayleigh Bell

Kayleigh Bell

Dec 21, 2017

Kayleigh Hazel Bell, infant, of Amarillo was born into the arms of Angels on December 21, 2017.  Kayleigh is the daughter of Jason and Amber Bell and little sister of Allie.  Although Kayleigh never spent any time with us on earth she was very loved and touched many lives. No services to be held

Edgar Musser

Edgar Musser

Dec 13, 2017

Edgar Raymond "Ed" Musser, 86, of Canyon, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017.  Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 18, 2017 at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Olsen, pastor, officiating.  The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Brooks Chapel. Ed Musser was born on...

Blythe Johnson

Blythe Johnson

Dec 7, 2017

Blythe Gennette Cochran Johnson, 96, of Canyon died December 7, 2017.  A memorial service bearing Witness to the Resurrection and celebrating Blythe's life will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Hereford, Texas on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 11:00 A.M.  Reverend Dr. Don McDonald will preside. Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Directors. Blythe was a life-long Presbyterian, loving the...

Edward Gibson

Edward Gibson

Dec 6, 2017

Edward Omar Gibson, 93, and a 10-year resident of Canyon passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Memorial Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Sam White, Chaplain of Kindred Care Hospice officiating. Edward and his wife, Lehma, moved to Texas after 80 years in Port Norris, NJ where they...

G. Troub

G. Troub

Dec 3, 2017

G. Max Troub, 79, of Canyon passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017. Services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 8 at Brooks Chapel with Rev. Steve Olsen, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday at Brooks Chapel. Max was born July...

John Doan

John Doan

Dec 2, 2017

John Parker Doan, 74, of Tulia, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017.  Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Pastor Curtis House, Harvest Christian Fellowship officiating.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Brooks Chapel. Parker Doan was born on...

Kelly Forehand

Kelly Forehand

Nov 27, 2017

Kelly Forehand, 61, of Amarillo, was set free from this earth on Monday, November 27, 2017.  The celebration of his life will be at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Living Water Christian Fellowship Church, 10100 W. US Hwy. 60, with Pastor Brad Small officiating.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November...

Scott Downing

Scott Downing

Nov 24, 2017

Scott Murphy Downing, Jr., 98, of Amarillo passed away November 24, 2017. Services will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 28 at the First United Methodist Church of Canyon with Rev. Rick Enns, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Dreamland Cemetery. Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Directors of Canyon. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M....

Gayle Bowen

Gayle Bowen

Nov 19, 2017

Gayle Bowen, 90, of Canyon passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017. Services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Amarillo. Burial will follow at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 24 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Brooks Chapel. Gayle was born on April 13, 1927 in Post, Texas...

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