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.

Stan J Barnard

Stan J Barnard

Jun 21, 2026

Stan J Barnard, 69, of Canyon passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at First Methodist Church of Canyon with Rev. Matt Wolfington, pastor, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Brooks Chapel. 

Stan was born on Oct 15th,...

Margaret Baker

Margaret Baker

Jun 7, 2026

Margaret (nee: Appel) Baker

Margaret Baker, 96, passed away peacefully in her home in Canyon, Texas, on June 7, 2026. Born on September 4, 1929 on a farm near Shattuck, Oklahoma to Emanuel and Martha (Renner) Appel, she was the eldest of six children. She graduated from Bishop High School in 1948, a country school of seven students.

On July 4, 1950,...

Brian Christopher Anniss

Brian Christopher Anniss

Jun 5, 2026

Brian Christopher Anniss, a devoted family man, cherished friend, and dedicated agricultural business professional, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at his beloved ranch in Amarillo, Texas. Born on July 22, 1974, in Waterloo, Iowa, Brian's life was marked by commitment, generosity, and a profound connection to both his roots and the land he so dearly loved.

Brian was the...

LaVerne Pulliam

LaVerne Pulliam

Jun 3, 2026

LaVerne Pulliam passed away on June 3, 2026. A  service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at First Methodist Church in Canyon, with Rev. Matt Wolfington officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 5, 2026 from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Brooks Chapel in Canyon.

LaVerne was born March 18, 1934, in Amarillo, Texas...

Coy Henry Gruhlkey

Coy Henry Gruhlkey

May 29, 2026

Coy Henry Gruhlkey, 9, of Wildorado, met his sweet Jesus on Friday, May 29, 2026. A celebration of his life will be at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Hillside Christian Church–Amarillo West Campus with Scott Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Palo Duro Cemetery in Wildorado. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on...

Doug Johnston

Doug Johnston

May 25, 2026

Doug Johnston, 84, of Amarillo, formerly of Canyon, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026. A private family celebration of his life will be held.

Doug was born on May 21, 1942, in Guymon, Oklahoma to Harold and Helen (Brown) Johnston. Following his graduation from Guymon High School in 1960, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for eight years,...

Teddy Wane Bible

Teddy Wane Bible

May 19, 2026

Teddy Wane Bible, 64, of Wayside, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Wayside Cemetery with Byron Williamson officiating.

Teddy was born on February 23, 1962, in Canyon to James and Billy Gene (Bryan) Bible. He was a 1981 graduate of Claude High School and attended Texas Tech...

Vicki Flynn

Vicki Flynn

May 19, 2026

Vicki Flynn, 67, of Amarillo, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon with David Bagwell officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Brooks Chapel.

Vicki was born on September 26, 1958, in Graham, Texas...

Aaron John Lopez

Aaron John Lopez

May 12, 2026

Aaron John Lopez, born March 30, 1969, in Muleshoe Texas, passed away on May 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends whose lives he touched deeply throughout his lifetime.

Aaron was born to Zenon Lopez and Pina Hurtado-Lopez and was raised in Muleshoe, Texas where he graduated from high school and built the foundation of the hardworking, compassionate...

Josiah Mark Busch

Josiah Mark Busch

May 11, 2026

Josiah Mark Busch passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. Memorial services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Jimmy Murphy officiating.

Jimmy Owen

Jimmy Owen

May 8, 2026

Jimmy Owen, 77, of Amarillo, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Brooks Chapel in Canyon. Private interment will be in Belvieu Cemetery in Rotan, Texas.

Jimmy was born on December 27, 1948, in Rotan, Texas to James Campbell and Vesta (Coppage) Owen. He...

Leah Rhea Oakley

Leah Rhea Oakley

Apr 23, 2026

Leah Rhea Oakley, 62, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, surrounded with so much love from her family.

Born on March 6, 1964, in Borger, TX, to Charles (Chuck) Oakley (deceased) and Nancy Oakley. From the very beginning, her life was marked by a gentle spirit and a love for those around her. She was always surrounded by family where...

LaWanda Rae Beck

LaWanda Rae Beck

Apr 23, 2026

LaWanda Rae Beck, of Amarillo, passed away on April 23, 2026. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Lake Tanglewood Community Church with Pastor Jon Kohler officiating. Private burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Wanda was born on March 17, 1940, to Alma and Otto Swilling in Blair, Oklahoma. She graduated from Tucumcari, New...

Cynthia (Goodwin) Warren

Cynthia (Goodwin) Warren

Apr 21, 2026

In loving memory of Cynthia (Goodwin) Warren, who peacefully departed this world and entered the presence of her beloved Savior on April 21, 2026, at the age of 75. Cynthia’s life was a tapestry woven with love, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to education and family, but nothing surpassed her love for Jesus! She passed away surrounded by the warmth...

Marguerite 'Marny' Flood

Marguerite 'Marny' Flood

Apr 19, 2026

Marguerite ‘Marny’ F. Heiselman Flood, 96, of Canyon, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with Father Scott Raef as celebrant. A rosary will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Brooks Chapel.

Marguerite, lovingly known by all as ‘Marny’,...

Sam LaGrone

Sam LaGrone

Apr 17, 2026

Sam LaGrone, 79, of Amarillo, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Chris Downer officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Brooks Chapel.

Sam was born on...

Mary A. Winters

Mary A. Winters

Apr 16, 2026

Mary A. Winters, 91, of Canyon, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Memorial services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Shane Nease, pastor of Living Water Christian Fellowship, officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Brooks Chapel. Private...

Dan Daniel

Dan Daniel

Apr 6, 2026

Dan Daniel, 65, loving husband and father, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. Services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Freedom Fellowship Church in Canyon with Darren Dye, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 10, 2026 from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Brooks Chapel.

Dan...

Josephine Lopez

Josephine Lopez

Apr 4, 2026

Josephine Lopez, 97, of Canyon, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A vigil and Rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. The funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at St. Ann’s, with Father Scott Raef as celebrant. Interment...

Kena ''Gran Gran'' Reno

Kena ''Gran Gran'' Reno

Mar 30, 2026

Kena Michelle Reno, also known as Sissy and most famously known as Gran Gran, 57, of Cleburne Tx, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Dreamland Cemetery with Deacon Brian Lewis officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M....

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