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.
Edward Neal Prichard
Jun 7, 2025
Edward Neal Prichard (aka "Eddie" or "Big Ed"), 75, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, in Houston, Texas. Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at The Church at Quail Creek in Amarillo, Texas. Private interment will be in Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon, Texas. He was born on July 1, 1949, to Annie and...
Martin Darrell Rogers
Jun 1, 2025
Martin Darrell Rogers, 72, of Tulia, passed away at the Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center on Sunday, June 1, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with David Bagwell officiating. Darrell was born on March 19, 1953 in Bell County, Texas to...
Michael Atchley
May 28, 2025
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Michael David Atchley, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of May 28th at his home. Services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Anna St. Church of Christ in Amarillo with Nathan Keller, minister, officiating. Graveside services will be at 3:00 P.M. on Monday in Memory Gardens...
Ferne Hefner
May 28, 2025
Ferne Hefner (Maw Maw) was born May 28, 1936 in Clarendon, Tx and died on May 28, 2025. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at the First Methodist Church of Canyon with Rev. Matt Wolfington, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Wayside Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. on Monday,...
Lee Parker
May 27, 2025
Lee Parker, 93, of Canyon, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Brooks Chapel with Marcus Melton officiating. Lee was born on October 22, 1931 in Gasoline, Texas to Hershel Lee and Annie (Shepard) Parker. He was a graduate of Turkey High School and a veteran of the...
Marsha Orr
May 24, 2025
Marsha Renae Orr, 70, of Canyon, TX, passed away peacefully on May 24, surrounded by love, laughter, and stories that could fill a hundred lifetimes, after facing leiomyosarcoma with strength and grace. Born on May 13, 1955, in Colorado City, TX, and spending her childhood and youth in Snyder, TX, Marsha lived each day with a spark that could light...
Marcia Morris
May 23, 2025
Mrs. Marcia Ann Morris, 72, a resident of Canyon, Texas, passed away on May 23, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas. Marcia was born on May 15, 1953, in Leadville, Colorado. In her early years, she worked as a bank teller and as an assistant accountant at the local mine, where she met her husband before moving to Wallace, Idaho. She later...
Elizabeth 'Betty' Butterfield
May 13, 2025
Elizabeth "Betty" Butterfield joined her husband, John, in heaven on May 13, 2025. She lived a life of service–not only in her vocation as a nurse, but through her giving personality. But the reality was: she was a class act con-artist. Oh sure, she'd lull guests into thinking they were in a safe space with her unassuming demeanor, and dinner...
Gonda Stayton
May 12, 2025
Gonda Stayton, 62, of Canyon, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025. Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Brooks Chapel with Jonathan Page officiating. Gonda was born on May 30, 1962 in Hereford, Texas to Charles and Mozelle (Harris) Stayton. She was a 1980 graduate of Hereford High School and received her bachelor's...
Evelyn Rose
May 12, 2025
Evelyn Rose, 97, of Canyon, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Brooks Chapel with Rev. Matt Wolfington, pastor of First Methodist Church of Canyon, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Brooks Chapel. Evelyn Marie Rose was...
Jim Peggram
Apr 29, 2025
Jim Peggram, 93, of Amarillo, formerly of Canyon, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Lakeview Cemetery in Floydada. Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the First Baptist Church Chapel of Amarillo with Dr. Howard K. Batson, pastor, officiating. The...
Michael "Mickey" Brisendine
Apr 29, 2025
Michael (Mickey) Edward Brisendine went home to our Lord on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at St. Ann's Catholic Church with Deacon Beck Knox presiding. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Umbarger. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Friday, May 2, 2025...
Tim Claytor
Apr 28, 2025
Tim Claytor, 69, of Canyon, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Brooks Chapel with Rev. Kim Talley officiating. Burial will follow at Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Brooks Chapel. Tim was born on June...
Mike Penwarden
Apr 24, 2025
Mike Penwarden, 74, of Alba, Texas, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Mike was born on March 9, 1951 in Beardstown, Illinois to Robert and Dorothy (Slaughter) Penwarden. He was a 1969 graduate of Sam Houston High School in Arlington. Mike was a truck driver for many years, working for Consolidated Freight Company and continued with them when they...
Earlene Petropoulos Fite
Apr 16, 2025
Helen Earlene Davis Petropoulos Fite Earlene Petropoulos Fite, 94, of Amarillo, formerly of Canyon, was called home on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Earlene was born on a farm 18 miles S.W. of Canyon, TX in the Jowell community to Earl and Helen Davis on September 21, 1930. This is where she lived until she began college in 1948. She attended...
Bettye Jean Lindsey
Apr 14, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bettye Jean Lindsey (Ross), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Bettye passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, at the age of 76. Born in Duncan, Oklahoma, Bettye graduated from Headlton, Oklahoma and lived in Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia. She worked at NASA Johnson Space...
Lonnie Ray Trask
Apr 13, 2025
Lonnie Ray Trask, 72, of Canyon, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Private family services will be held. Lonnie was born on January 13, 1953 in Germany to Leon and Freida (Margwarth) Trask. He married Nancy Thomas on August 7, 1993, and they were married for 31 years before he preceded her in death. Lonnie was a devout Christian...
Billy L. Triplett
Apr 11, 2025
Billy L. Triplett went home at the age of 82, on April 11th, 2025. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Brooks Chapel in Canyon, Texas with Darren Dye, pastor of Freedom Fellowship Church, officiating. Bill was born on June 2, 1942 in Mooreland, Oklahoma, to Arvin and Nora (Wreath) Triplett. He grew up...
Brandy Heathington Nogle
Apr 8, 2025
Brandy Heathington Nogle, 45, of Canyon, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Her celebration of life will be from 2:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Rustic Meadows Event Center, Canyon, Texas. Brandy was born on February 13, 1980 in Canyon. She graduated from Canyon High School in 1998 where she was a Trumpet player...
Zachary Allen Burton
Apr 5, 2025
Zachary Allen Burton was born on May 1, 2005 and lost his battle with epilepsy on April 5, 2025. Zach loved rock climbing, fishing, collecting & shooting firearms, paleontology, history and especially volunteering at Wild West wildlife rehabilitation. He had a particular fondness for the raptors. The Amarillo Epilepsy Walk is at Thompson Park on the morning of April 26,...
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