Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Canadian, Texas & Hemphill County
James William Bishop
Jan 23, 2026
James William Bishop, 94, of Canadian, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 in Canadian.
Services will be 2:00 PM Friday, January 30, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Canadian with Pastor Matt Phenix officiating. Burial will follow in Edith Ford Cemetery in Canadian. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.
James was born July 24, 1931 in...
Elizabeth Meers
Jan 21, 2026
Elizabeth Meers, of Briscoe, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at her home with her family by her side.
Services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Abundant life Assembly of God Church in Canadian with Rev. Justin Coleman, officiating. Burial will follow in Zybach Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of...
Ruth Marie Fritzlen
Jan 19, 2026
Ruth M. Fritzlen, 93, of Higgins stepped into her heavenly home Monday, January 19, 2026, at her home in Higgins.
Celebration of Life Services will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Higgins Multi-Purpose Building with the Waite Family officiating. All are invited to a Noon meal prior to the Celebration Service. The Urn committal service will follow at...
Carol Jean Gutiérrez
Jan 6, 2026
Carol Jean Gutiérrez, 75, of Canadian, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 in Canadian.
Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM and a memorial mass will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Canadian Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Marco Gonzalez, Parochial Administrator, officiating. Inurnment will follow in Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery. Cremation and arrangements are under the...
Deborah (Debi) Jean Cannon Starr
Dec 31, 2025
Deborah “Debi” Jean Cannon Starr 72, of Canadian passed away December 31, 2025, in Canadian.
No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements and final disposition are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.
Debi was born April 15, 1953, in Emit, Idaho to Lee Roy “Red” and Bernice Hoadley Roberts. She lived in Dumas for most of her life...
Tara Starre Folk
Dec 25, 2025
Tara Starre Folk, 46, of Canadian passed into her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 25, 2025, in Canadian, TX surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Church of Christ of Canadian with Minister Delbert McLoud, officiating. Interment will follow at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery.
Tara Starre Baileys Folk was born September 23,...
Shirley Ann Flowers
Dec 14, 2025
Shirley Bowerman Flowers, 86, of Canadian stepped into her heavenly home on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Wheeler.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the First Baptist Church of Canadian with Dr. Matt Phenix. Burial will follow at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.
Shirley Ann Seago was...
Barbra Frances Koelzer
Dec 12, 2025
Barbra Frances Koelzer, 83, of Wheeler, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 in Canadian.
Memorial graveside services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, December 20, 2025 in Wheeler Cemetery with Pastor Marianne McGinnis officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.
Barbra was born March 1, 1942 in Ballinger to Francis and Ceceille Allison. She graduated...
Berl Wayne Bridwell
Dec 7, 2025
Berl Wayne Bridwell – “Home Chikin”
A Memorial Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 26, 2025, at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery in Canadian with Rev. Rick Timmons officiating. The arrangements are under the direction of the Bridwell Family.
It is with great sadness that the family of Berl Wayne Bridwell announces his passing on December 7, 2025, in...
William Rudolph Rankin
Dec 6, 2025
Rudolph Rankin, 98, of Miami and Canadian, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Canadian, surrounded by his family.
Viewing will be 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM Monday, December 8, 2025, and Tuesday, 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.
Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Miami Cemetery with Bo Rankin and...
Mary Lou House
Nov 28, 2025
Mary Lou House, age 90, passed from this life on November 28, 2025.
Services will be 10:00 AM Monday, December 1, 2025 at Carmichael-Whatley Canadian Chapel with Gary Jahnel officiating. Burial will be 1:30 PM on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery with Brother Ken Parlin officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.
She...
Virginia "Gena" Elizabeth Tubb
Nov 18, 2025
Virginia (Gena) Kelley Tubb, 94, formerly of Canadian passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the Carmichael-Whatley Canadian Funeral Chapel with Gary Jahnel, officiating. Burial will follow in Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.
A proud Texan through and through, Gena’s life...
Herman Beckham Barnett Jr.
Nov 8, 2025
“JR” Barnett, 65, of Higgins, stepped into his heavenly home on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Higgins with his co-driver, Tamara by his side.
Private family services will be held in the Higgins Cemetery. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.
Herman Beckham Barnett, Jr was born July 16, 1960, in Bowling Green, Kentucky to Herman &...
Terry Brown
Oct 31, 2025
Terry Wayne Brown, 81, of Canadian passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Monday, November 3, 2025 at First Christian Church in Canadian with Rev. Matt Cook and Kent Stainback officiating. Burial will follow in Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of...
Nathan Thomas Patton
Oct 7, 2025
Nate Patton of Canadian passed away on October 7, 2025, leaving behind family and friends who will forever cherish his memory.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on October 10, 2025, at the Darrouzett Cemetery in Darrouzett, with Rev. Jon Nichols, officiating. Services are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.
Nathan Thomas Patton, known to everyone as...
Laura Lee Wilson
Oct 1, 2025
Laura Lee Wilson, 85, of Canadian, was reunited in heaven with the love her life, Kelly Wilson, and her daughter, Tracili, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery. Cremation arrangements are with Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian. Lee was born...
Sally Cox
Sep 30, 2025
Sally Cox, 73, of Canadian and formerly of Amarillo, passed away on September 30, 2025, in Amarillo surrounded by family.
Graveside services will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Roberts County Cemetery in Miami with Monty Wheeler, officiating. Burial and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 –...
Peggy Lanell Davis
Sep 29, 2025
Peggy Lanell Davis, 93, of Canadian, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at The River Ministries in Canadian, with Pastor Mike Martin of South Georgia Baptist Church, Amarillo, officiating. Burial will follow at 2:30 PM in...
Jimmie Earl Dorman
Sep 10, 2025
Jimmie Earl Dorman, 100, was taken by the Lord from this earth on September 10, 2025.
Rosary will be at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Ryan Mortuary in Salina, Kansas.
Graveside services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Lipscomb Cemetery, Lipscomb, Texas, with Steve Rader, officiating. Local arrangements are under the directions of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral...
Ruby Irene Thompson
Sep 5, 2025
Ruby Irene Thompson 81, formally of Canadian was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus, her husband Leo and her daughter Lillian at the gates of heaven September 5, 2025.
Visitation with Ruby's family will be 5:00 - 7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 10:00am...
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