Sonja Jean Jellison
Nov 10, 2026
Sonja Jean Jellison of Canyon, TX passed away on November 10, 2026 in Amarillo, Texas.
Sonja was born on February 3, 1958, in Canyon, Texas, to Avalon and Hilliard Harvey.
On December 24, 1987, she married Jim Jellison, and together they shared 38 years of marriage and raised 3 beautiful children.
Sonja was an intelligent, passionate, strong-willed, fiery, and fiercely loving woman. Throughout...
Kerry Wayne Owen
Oct 29, 2026
Kerry Wayne Owen, 70, of Canyon, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Rev. Carry King officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Amarillo. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Brooks...
Diana Lynn Devers
Oct 18, 2026
Diana Lynn Devers, affectionately known as "Lady Di," 59, of Canyon, Texas, passed away on October 18, 2026, just three days shy of her 60th birthday.
Diana was born on October 21, 1966, in Amarillo, Texas, to Billy Joe and Elva Devers. She grew up in Hereford, Texas, where she graduated from Hereford High School in 1985. Diana continued her education...
Ruth Ellen Walker
Oct 18, 2026
Ruth Ellen Walker, 85, of Amarillo, formerly of Plainview, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Graveside services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Plainview Memorial Park Cemetery with Aaron Saavedra officiating.
Ruth Ellen Walker was born on October 8, 1941, to Amaline and Isaac Burnett in Arkansas.
Ruth earned a master’s degree in education and obtained...
Carl Bourn
Oct 11, 2026
Carl Wade Bourn, 58, finished his earthly walk of faith and gained his eternal sight when he joined Jesus on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, at Southwest Church of Christ, with Brian Mashburn officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 23, at Brooks...
Gloria Gean Pirtle
Oct 5, 2026
Gloria Gean Pirtle, 83, of Canyon, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with Larry Miles officiating. Burial will follow in Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Brooks Chapel in Canyon.
Gloria was...
W. James Woosley
Sep 29, 2026
W. James Woosley, 85, of Canyon, formerly of Borger, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Memorial services will be at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at St. Stephen Church of Amarillo with Grant Glaze officiating.
Born on October 2, 1940, in Wheeler to N.P. and Mattie (Greenhouse) Woosley, James graduated from Borger High School in 1958 and was...
Roxie Jean Johnson
Sep 28, 2026
Roxie Jean Johnson, 81, of Happy, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026. Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Happy Church of Christ with Rick Bloodworth and Joshua Duncan officiating.
Roxie was born July 17, 1945, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Edward and Annie (Pickens) Taylor. After moving to Happy, Texas, she earned her GED...
Orion Aaron Garcia
Sep 14, 2026
Orion Aaron Garcia, 34, of Canyon, Texas, passed away on September 14, 2026. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with David Bagwell officiating. Burial will follow in Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Brooks Chapel in Canyon.
Born on...
Melvin 'Mel' Clayton
Sep 5, 2026
Melvin ‘Mel’ Clayton, 80, of Canyon, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Dreamland Cemetery with David Bagwell officiating.
Mel was born on August 30, 1946, in Grayson County to Gene L. and Lorene (Magers) Clayton. A 1964 graduate of Kress High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree...
R.K. 'Red' Deckard
Sep 3, 2026
R.K. “Red” Deckard, Jr., 89, of Canyon, formerly of Amarillo, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Crossroads Country Church with Bob Miller, pastor, and Joe Watkins officiating.
Red was born on January 27, 1937, in Amarillo to Raymond Kenneth and...
Mark Wallace Newell
Sep 2, 2026
Mark Wallace Newell, 66, of Canyon, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Brooks Chapel with Curtis House, senior pastor of Harvest Connexion Church, and Joshua Bullard, officiating.
Mark was born on February 24, 1960, to Don and LaVonne Newell in Guthrie Center, Iowa and grew up on...
Charles B. Burkett, Jr.
Aug 28, 2026
Charles Bart Burkett, Jr. of Loveland, CO, formerly of Ft. Morgan, CO, went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2026, at the age of 92, surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Brooks Chapel in Canyon, Texas. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend...
Wade Elliott
Aug 25, 2026
Wade Elliott, 60, of Canyon, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Crossroads Country Church in Amarillo, with Bob Miller, pastor, officiating.
Wade was born on December 1, 1965, in Canyon to Stanton and Linda (Franks) Elliott. He was a 1985 graduate of Canyon High School. Growing...
Dale B. Merriman
Aug 23, 2026
Dale B. Merriman, 84, of Canyon, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Memorial services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Canyon Country Church, with Jeff Cates officiating.
Dale was born on September 9, 1941, in Morton, Texas, to Rev. Doyn and Katherine (Shelley) Merriman and was raised in Farwell, Texas. His family later moved to...
Darla Jean Brehm
Aug 16, 2026
Darla Jean Brehm slipped away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on Sunday, August 16, 2026, after her brave journey with cancer. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Brooks Chapel in Canyon with David Bawell officiating. Burial will follow in Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Friday,...
Rev. Ernest Lee Brown
Aug 7, 2026
Rev. Ernest Lee Brown, 69, of Amarillo, formerly of Happy, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026. Services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Freedom Fellowship Church in Canyon with Darren Dye, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Happy Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 9, 2026,...
Ryddeck Daniel Wheeler
Aug 4, 2026
Ryddeck Daniel Wheeler, 16, of Canyon, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at the First Methodist Church of Canyon with Rev. Matt Wolfington officiating.
Ryddeck was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. Though his time on earth was...
Theresa Ann Maples Hillier
Aug 3, 2026
Theresa Ann Maples Hillier, 96, of Canyon, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026. Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Brooks Chapel with Chaplain Danny Logan officiating. Burial will follow in Dreamland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Brooks Chapel.
Theresa Ann Maples Hillier...
Enedina "Anna" Ortiz
Aug 1, 2026
Enedina “Anna” Ortiz, 78, of Canyon, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Graveside services will be at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon. Memorial services will follow at 10:30 A.M. at Arden Road Baptist Church in Amarillo with Aaron Denson, pastor, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on...
