Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Canadian, Texas & Hemphill County

Margaret Joy Roberts

Margaret Joy Roberts

May 31, 2021

Margaret Joy Roberts, 90, formerly of Booker passed away on May 31, 2021 in Odessa.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Heart Cemetery in Booker with Rev. Scott Richards, pastor of Booker United Methodist Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian. Viewing will be 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Thursday and...

Kyle Wayne Prater

Kyle Wayne Prater

May 26, 2021

Kyle Wayne Prater, 53 of Canadian, died May 26, 2021, in Amarillo, TX.

Viewing for family and friends will be 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday, May 30, 2021, and Monday, May 31, 2021, at Carmichael-Whatley Canadian Funeral Home.  Memorial graveside services will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery, with Pastor Donald Hill, officiating. ...

Jay Barbee

Jay Barbee

May 15, 2021

Jay Barbee, 68, of Higgins passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Canadian.

Celebration of Life and Military Graveside Services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the Higgins Cemetery with Brother Philip Hilton, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

J.G. Barbee III was born July 11, 1952 in Tulia...

Todd Alan Yauck

Todd Alan Yauck

Apr 22, 2021

Todd Alan Yauck, 61, of Booker passed away on April 22, 2021 in Amarillo.

Celebration of life memorial services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, May 1, 2021 at North Fork of the Kiowa Creek (northeast of Darrouzett) with Rev. Jon Nichols, pastor of Darrouzett and Follett United Methodist Churches, officiating. Viewing will be from 9:00 AM Wednesday, April 28, 2021...

Deborah Sue Davis Ridings Gooch

Deborah Sue Davis Ridings Gooch

Apr 19, 2021

Deborah Sue Davis Ridings Gooch, 64, of Pampa, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 in Pampa.

Memorial services will be 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Zackary Greer, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.

Deborah was born on May 3, 1956 to Don and Coene Carter Hunter on...

George W. Arrington

George W. Arrington

Apr 14, 2021

George W. Arrington, 88, of Canadian, passed away April 14, 2021 in Canadian.

Celebration of Life Graveside Services will be 2:00 PM Friday, April 23, 2021, at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery in Canadian with Rev. Kyle Segars, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Canadian, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

George...

Robert "Bob" Floyd Nelson

Robert "Bob" Floyd Nelson

Mar 31, 2021

Robert “Bob” Floyd Nelson, 70, of Higgins gained his angel wings on March 31, 2021 at his home.

Memorial graveside service will be 1:00 PM Saturday, April 10, 2021 in Higgins Cemetery with Ron Braun, of Wichita, Kansas, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Robert was born October 21, 1950 in Aurora,...

Holli Diane Rackley

Holli Diane Rackley

Mar 18, 2021

Holli Diane Rackley, 66 of Liberal, KS, formerly of Canadian, died March 18, 2021 in Amarillo, TX.

Viewing for family and friends will be 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday, March 22, 2021 at Carmichael-Whatley Canadian Funeral Home.  Memorial services will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Carmichael-Whatley Canadian Chapel, with Pastor Donald Hill, pastor of The...

Marva Lee Hohertz

Marva Lee Hohertz

Mar 13, 2021

Marva Lee Petree Hohertz, 90, of Canadian died Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Hansford Manor in Spearman, Texas.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church of Canadian, TX. Pastor David Gerhardt officiating. Grandsons will lovingly be her pallbearers.  Burial will follow in Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery under the direction of...

Nancy Ruth Schwerzenbach

Nancy Ruth Schwerzenbach

Mar 1, 2021

Nancy Ruth Schwerzenbach, 60, of Canadian passed away on March 1, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Saturday March 6, 2021 at First United Methodist Church of Canadian with Pastor David Gerhardt  officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Nancy was born September 9, 1960...

John Michael Rollins Sr.

John Michael Rollins Sr.

Mar 1, 2021

John Michael “Mike” Rollins, Sr., 81 of Canadian stepped into the arms of Jesus on March 1, 2021 in Canadian.

Services will be at a later time.  Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Mike was born June 24, 1939 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Fred Calvin & Edith Myrth Willey Rollins.   Growing up in...

John Whitsitt

John Whitsitt

Feb 24, 2021

John Whitsitt, 83, of Higgins, passed away on February 24, 2021 in Canadian, Texas.

Graveside Services will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery with Scott Francis, Benny Rupprecht and Christian Olivas-Day, officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Billy Vaughn “Papa John” Whitsitt was born January 20, 1938...

Darrin Flowers

Darrin Flowers

Jan 8, 2021

Darrin Flowers, 55, of Perryton passed away on January 8, 2021 in Perryton.

Memorial services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Victory Family Church with Rev. Marlon Sparks, pastor, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.

Darrin was born July 11, 1965 in Perryton to Louis and Berwyn Flowers. He has been...

Robert “Bob” Perkins, Jr.

Robert “Bob” Perkins, Jr.

Jan 2, 2021

Robert “Bob” Lee Perkins, Jr., 60, of Higgins passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Higgins.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Friday, January 8, 2021 in Higgins Cemetery with James Ogle officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Bob was born July 9, 1960 in Perryton to Robert and Doris Perkins. He graduated...

Kent Sims

Kent Sims

Jan 2, 2021

Joe Kent Sims, 64, of Booker died suddenly on Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Booker.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Mobeetie Cemetery with Blake Terrell and Tam McGee, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors. Kent will lie in state at Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian, from 11:00 AM Tuesday, January...

Robert Eugene Adcock

Robert Eugene Adcock

Dec 22, 2020

Robert Eugene Adcock, 89, of Pampa, passed away at his home in Pampa with his family by his side.

Graveside services will be 12:00 PM, Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery with Keith Feerer of Mary Ellen & Harvester Church of Christ, officiating, and Robert’s family eulogizing his service. Burial and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael- Whatley...

William Marvin Kells

William Marvin Kells

Dec 14, 2020

William Marvin Kells, 77, of Lipscomb died December 14, 2020 in Dodge City, Kansas.  No services are set at this time.  Arrangement and cremation are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

William Marvin Kells was born March 8, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri to William M. Kells and Ellen Frances Rainwater.  He served with the United States...

Bobby G. Wilburn

Bobby G. Wilburn

Dec 10, 2020

Bobby G. Wilburn, 78, of Abilene, Texas, passed peacefully from this earth on December 10, 2020, after courageously battling COVID-19 for several weeks.

In light of the risks of COVID-19, a small private family graveside service will take place in Canadian at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery.

Bobby (Bob) was born to Frances M. Wilburn and James O. Wilburn on August...

Maryle Kelln

Maryle Kelln

Nov 27, 2020

Maryle Kelln, 97, of Canadian died Friday, November 27, 2020.

Private family graveside services will be in the Higgins Cemetery with J.W. Beeson, officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Maryle Breitkreutz Kelln was born October 14, 1923 to Frank & Willie Breitkreutz of Glazier, Texas.  She married David Adam Kelln on February 6, 1945...

Larry Gene Engle

Larry Gene Engle

Nov 19, 2020

Larry Engle, 68, of Canadian, died Thursday, November 19, 2020 in Elk City, Oklahoma. 

Memorial services will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the Abundant Life Assembly of God Church with Pastor Barry Hosford, officiating.  Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Larry Gene Engle was born June 10, 1952 in...