Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Canadian, Texas & Hemphill County

Helen Ann Walker

Helen Ann Walker

Jul 25, 2026

Helen Ann Riley Walker, 90, of Canadian passed away peacefully in Amarillo, Texas on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

Services will be at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Mike Martindale and Pastor Barry Loving officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Helen Ann was born on December 28, 1935,...

Ronnie Mac Williams

Ronnie Mac Williams

Jul 14, 2026

Ronnie Williams, 71 of Higgins a loved dad and husband stepped away from his earthly home, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Canadian, Texas

The family will celebrate Ronnie with private services.

Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Ronnie loved his family, his music and a little more chrome!

Jean Estell Ross

Jean Estell Ross

2026

Jean Estell Ross, 84, of Canadian, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family and the quiet comfort of her loyal little dog, Taize Mae.

Memorial graveside will be 11:30 AM, Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Washita Cemetery with Pastor Donald Hill, pastor of The River Ministries, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction...

Elise Krehbiel

Elise Krehbiel

Jul 8, 2026

Elise Krehbiel, 85, of Canadian, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 in Canadian, Texas.

Services will be 10:00 AM Monday, July 13, 2026 at First Christian Church of Canadian with Monty Wheeler and Craig Young officiating. Burial will follow in Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian....

David Tubb

David Tubb

Jul 2, 2026

David Tubb, 71, of Canadian, Texas stepped into his heavenly home on July 2, 2026.

A memorial service to celebrate David’s life will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church of Canadian. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian. Viewing will be on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 from 12:00 PM...

Dale Litchfield

Dale Litchfield

Jun 25, 2026

Dale Litchfield, 89, of Canadian, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026 in Canadian.

Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Carmichael-Whatley Canadian Chapel with Doug Ricketts officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Lawrence Dale Litchfield was born August 26, 1936 in Higgins to Verl D. and Leila Litchfield. He...

Nick Thomas

Nick Thomas

May 20, 2026

Nick Thomas, 79, of Canadian, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in Amarillo.

Graveside services will 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Washita Cemetery with Pastor Donald Hill, pastor of The River Ministries, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Nick was born on March 9, 1947 in Madill, Oklahoma to Cleve and Imogene Thomas....

Terry Gene Wayne

Terry Gene Wayne

Apr 27, 2026

Terry Gene Wayne, 60 of Canadian, passed away, Monday, April 27, 2026, in Canadian, surrounded by his loving family.

A Memorial Celebration of Life will be from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Heritage Room at Mesa View Sr. Living. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Terry Wayne was born February...

Betty Davene Hendershot

Betty Davene Hendershot

Apr 12, 2026

Davene Hendershot, of Canadian, stepped into her heavenly home Sunday, April 12, 2026, with the love of her life by her side.

A Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the First Christian Church of Canadian with Rev. Matt Cook officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Betty Davene Burnett Hendershot...

Jean Schoenhals

Jean Schoenhals

Apr 3, 2026

Jean Schoenhals, 89, of Canadian, passed away on April 3, 2026 in Amarillo.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery with Brother Alan Wilson, pastor of First Baptist Church of White Deer, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Director of Canadian.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on...

Beverly Sue Baxter

Beverly Sue Baxter

Mar 31, 2026

Beverly Sue “Susie” Baxter, 70, of Canadian stepped into her heavenly home on March 31, 2026, the love of her life was by her side.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian Chapel with Gary Jahnel, officiating. Burial will follow at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of...

Winona Stephenson

Winona Stephenson

Feb 15, 2026

Winona Stephenson, 89, of Booker passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 in Booker.

Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, February 21, 2026 at The River Ministries in Canadian with Pastor Donald Hill and Vicky Bragg officiating. Burial will follow in Edith Ford Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Winona was born on January 11, 1937 in Canadian...

Patsy Lynn Popham

Patsy Lynn Popham

Feb 4, 2026

Patsy Lynn “Pat” Popham of Canadian, entered into the arms of Jesus on February 4, 2026, at the age of 93.

Public viewing will be 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Wednesday, February 11, 2026, and 9:00AM – 8:00 PM Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian. Family Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Thursday, February 12,...

James William Bishop

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...