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.

Jackie Edwards

Jackie Edwards

Nov 18, 2017

Jackie Charles Edwards, 63, of Canyon died Saturday, November 18, 2017.  Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, November 27, 2017 at Brooks Chapel.  Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Directors.  Jackie was born on December 12, 1953 in Amarillo to Charles and Molly Sue Edmonds Edwards.  He graduated from Canyon High School in 1972 and was a Master...

Bertha Appling

Bertha Appling

Nov 16, 2017

Bertha Audine Appling, 92, of Amarillo passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017.  Graveside services will be at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Floydada Cemetery with Lon Conner officiating.  Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Directors. Bertha Audine Appling was born on December 23, 1924 in Crosbyton to Edward and Zilla Truett Wallace.  She graduated from Ralls High...

Omer Parker

Omer Parker

Nov 2, 2017

Omer Parker, 65, of Canyon passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017 in Amarillo.  A gathering of friends will be at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the conference room of Rabern Rentals, 4901 Washington Avenue in Amarillo. Omer Lee Parker was born on January 9, 1952 in Roswell, NM to Omer W. and Marie Cranford Parker.  He...

Thomas Payne

Thomas Payne

Nov 1, 2017

Thomas Lewis Payne, passed away on November 1, 2017. Memorial services will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, November 25 at Brooks Chapel with Rev. Tom Stribling, pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Happy, officiating. Tom, as he was always called, was born February 13, 1933 in Amarillo. He married Shirley Joyce Elliott on July 4, 1952 at his parents'...

Tatum Schulte

Tatum Schulte

Oct 30, 2017

On October 30th, 2017, Tatum Lee Schulte WON her battle with osteosarcoma.  She gained her angel wings and now rests in the arms of Jesus.  Services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, November 3 at Hillside Christian Church West Campus in Amarillo with Rev. Rick Enns, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Canyon and Rev. Mark Metzger, pastor of...

Dorothy Bell

Dorothy Bell

Oct 29, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Dorothy Mae Gafford Bell announces her passing on October 29 at the age of 89. Services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, November 3, 2017 at Brooks Chapel. Burial will be in Dreamland Cemetery. Her family owned a Dairy in Canyon throughout her youth; and, she was an active part of the...

Lola Carrier

Lola Carrier

Oct 28, 2017

Lola Marie Irene Prock Carrier, 92, of Canyon passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017 in Amarillo.  Memorial services will be 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church of Canyon with Rev. Rick Enns officiating.  Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Directors. Lola was born on January 21, 1925 in Alanreed, Texas to Alice Jane Hardin...

Debbie Crenshaw

Debbie Crenshaw

Oct 27, 2017

Debbie Crenshaw, 52, of Canyon, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017.  Debbie's wonderful spirit, joy and life will be celebrated at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 30, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rick Enns, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday,...

Edward Muller

Edward Muller

Oct 23, 2017

Edward James Muller, 85, died Monday, October 23, 2017 in Canyon, Texas. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 25 at Brooks Chapel. Graveside services will be 11:30 A.M. Friday, November 10 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. Arrangements are by Brooks Funeral Directors of Canyon. He was born on February 26,...

Jasper Oglesby

Jasper Oglesby

Oct 21, 2017

Funeral Services for Jasper Wilburn "Bill" Oglesby will be held Tuesday October 24th at 11:00 AM at Washington Avenue Christian Church, 3800 S. Washington St., Amarillo, TX 79110, with Fred Gonzales officiating.  Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, Oct. 23 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon. Bill went...

Hubert Oppe

Hubert Oppe

Oct 18, 2017

Dr. Hubert Wilhelm Oppe passed away on October 18, 2017.  Vigil will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, October 20 at Brooks Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday at St. Ann's Catholic Church with Fr. Robert A. Busch, pastor, celebrating. Burial will follow at Dreamland Cemetery. He was born on November 1, 1924 in Bremen,...

Genevieve Keesee

Genevieve Keesee

Oct 8, 2017

Genevieve "Genny" Agnes Keesee, 71, of Amarillo passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017.  A vigil will be held at 6:30 P.M. on Wednesday, October 11, at Brooks Chapel in Canyon.  Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 12, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Amarillo. Genny was born on December 15, 1945 in Amarillo to Anton...

Jackie Pyle

Jackie Pyle

Oct 5, 2017

Jackie Pyle, 69, of Happy, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 in Happy.  Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Happy Community Center with Rev. Tom Stribling, pastor of Happy United Methodist Church, officiating.  Private interment will be in Happy Cemetery.  Viewing will be in Happy's Memorial Chapel. Jackie Pyle was born on November...

Kenneth Waugh

Kenneth Waugh

Sep 29, 2017

Dr. Kenneth W. Waugh, 97 of Canyon, passed away in an Amarillo Hospice, Friday September 29, 2017.  He has been looking forward to spending eternity in Heaven with his dear wife, Jean.  Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 2, 2017 in the First United Methodist Church of Canyon with the Rev. Rick Enns, Pastor, officiating.  Burial will...

Donald Olson

Donald Olson

Sep 28, 2017

Donald M. Olson, 94, of Canyon, died Thursday, September 28, 2017.  Memorial services will be at 4:30 P.M. on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Hillside Christian Church West Campus Chapel with Royal R. Brantley officiating.  Burial will be held at 2:00 P.M. at Memory Gardens Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 1,...

Valente Bazaldua

Valente Bazaldua

Sep 23, 2017

Valente Bazaldua, 88, of Canyon passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 26 at Brooks Chapel. Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, September 27 at St. Ann's Catholic Church with Concelebrants Fr. Robert A. Busch, pastor, and Msgr. Arturo Meza. Burial will follow at Dreamland Cemetery. Arrangements...

Shelly Willeford

Shelly Willeford

Sep 16, 2017

Shelly Lee McCasland Willeford, 44, of Canyon died Saturday, September 16, 2017. Services will be at 2:30 P.M. Thursday, September 21 at Hillside Christian Church West Campus with Blake Moore, officiating. Burial will follow at Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 20 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Hillside Christian Church West Chapel. Arrangements are by...

Keith Waters

Keith Waters

Sep 16, 2017

Keith Waters, 79, of Amarillo, died Saturday, September 16, 2017.  Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Paramount Baptist Church in Amarillo with Pastor Lance Harrington officiating.  Burial will follow in Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, September 18, at Brooks Chapel in Canyon.  Arrangements...

Kenneth Laycock

Kenneth Laycock

Sep 13, 2017

Dr. Kenneth Moss Laycock, long-time Texas educator, died on September 13, 2017 after a battle with cancer. Visitation will be at Brooks Funeral Home in Canyon, Texas, on Friday, September 22 from 4:30 to 6:00. On Saturday, September 23 at 11:00 a.m., a service of committal will be conducted at the Shamrock Cemetery. A memorial reception will be held on...

Joann Odom

Joann Odom

Sep 12, 2017

Joann Elaine Odom, 85, of Happy passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior and joined her husband Pete of 63 years Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Stribling, pastor, officiating. Born February 16, 1932 to Edgar Terry Patching and...

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