Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Canadian, Texas & Hemphill County

Robert Dean Duke

Robert Dean Duke

Dec 1, 2022

Robert Dean Duke, 53, of Darrouzett, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, in Canadian.Services will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church in Darrouzett with David Rush officiating. Burial will follow at Lipscomb Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Visitation will be from 6:00 PM to 7:30...

Shorty Otis

Shorty Otis

Nov 15, 2022

Shorty Otis, 83, of Canadian, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022, in Amarillo.

Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Monday, November 21, 2022, at the Carmichael-Whatley Canadian Chapel with Donald Hill, officiating.  The private burial will be at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements & burial are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Francis Eugene “Shorty” Otis was...

Gaydean Bucher

Gaydean Bucher

Nov 6, 2022

Gaydean Bucher, 90, of Canadian died November 6, 2022, at her a residence, Mesa View Senior Living.

Private family graveside rites will be held in the Higgins Cemetery.  Public viewing will be Thursday and Friday 9:00 am till 8:00 pm at Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home 3:00 – 4:00 pm, Saturday,...

Frankie Helton

Frankie Helton

Oct 28, 2022

Frankie Helton, 84, of Canadian, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022, in Canadian.

A private family service will be held. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Frankie Allen Fuller Helton was born April 28, 1938, in Canadian to Hulin Fuller and Alice Caldwell Fuller.  She married Gene Helton on July 2, 1955, in...

Coby Galla

Coby Galla

Oct 3, 2022

Coby Galla, 44, of Stratford passed away October 3, 2022, in Sulphur, Oklahoma.

Memorial services will be 11:00 am, Monday, October 10, 2022, at the Canadian Church of Christ with Jake Perkins, pastor, and Steve Beattie of Dumas, officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Jerrad Coby Galla was born March 22, 1978 in Dumas...

Patricia Kay Andrews

Patricia Kay Andrews

Aug 25, 2022

Patricia Kay Andrews, 69, of Canadian, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 in Plainview.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Matt Cook, pastor of First Christian Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Patricia was born August 18, 1953 in Ft....

Isabel Rodriguez de Castillo

Isabel Rodriguez de Castillo

Aug 24, 2022

Isabel Rodriguez de Castillo, 96, of Canadian, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in Canadian.

Vigil and Rosary will be recited at 5:00 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday, August 25, 2022.

Mass will be at 2:00 PM Friday, August 26, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Marco Gonzalez officiating. Cremation will follow after mass...

Arturo Gandara

Arturo Gandara

Aug 23, 2022

Arturo Gandara, 72, of Canadian, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 in Canadian.

Services will be at 10:00 AM Friday, August 26, 2022 at the Spanish Revival Center with Pastor Ramon Enriquez, officiating. Burial will follow in Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Arturo will be available for viewing starting at 12:00...

David Lynn Albin

David Lynn Albin

Aug 9, 2022

David Lynn Albin, 51, of Canadian passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, in Canadian.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Friday, August 12, 2022, at the Canadian Church of Christ with Jake Perkins, officiating.  The family will have a private inurnment service at a later date.  Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.  David...

Jennifer Lee Mitchell

Jennifer Lee Mitchell

Aug 4, 2022

Jennifer Lee Mitchell, 41, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on August 4, 2022.

Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery, Canadian, Texas. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Canyon, Texas.

Jeni was raised...

Nanie Carver

Nanie Carver

Jul 24, 2022

Nanie Carver, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2022, at her home in Canadian. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM, Friday, July 29, 2022, at the First Christian Church in Canadian with Matt Dillon and Garrison Jones, Officiating. Burial will follow in Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.Juana Cacanog Carver, “Nanie”,...

Fernando "Freddie" Valenzuela

Fernando "Freddie" Valenzuela

Jul 8, 2022

Fernando “Freddie” Valenzuela, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on July 8, 2022, at his home in Higgins.

Memorial graveside services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 23, 2022, at the Higgins Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.Freddie was born March 6, 1944, in San Luis, Mexico to Fernando Hool and...

Janice Johnson Moore

Janice Johnson Moore

Jun 27, 2022

Janice Moore, 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on June 27, 2022, at her home in Canadian.

Memorial services will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church in Canadian with Rev. Morgan Johnson, officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.Janice was born November 26, 1957, in...

Jerry Donald Collier

Jerry Donald Collier

Jun 17, 2022

Jerry Donald “Big Dad” Collier, 82, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 17, 2022, in Canadian.

Visitation for friends and family will be held on Sunday, June 19, 2022, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the First Christian Church of Canadian Gym. 

Memorial Services will be held Monday, June 20, 2022, at 10:00 AM at the...

Leron Dean Thompson Sr.

Leron Dean Thompson Sr.

Jun 11, 2022

Leron Dean Thompson Sr., 90 of Canadian passed way Saturday, June 11, 2022, in Canadian

Graveside services will be 10:00am, Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery with Charlie Rankin, officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Family visitation will be Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

Leron was born...

Edward "ED" Bert Babitzke

Edward "ED" Bert Babitzke

Jun 6, 2022

Edward “ED “Bert Babitzke, 92, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on June 6, 2022, in Tucson.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery in Canadian with Rev. Lewis Holland, pastor of First Christian Church of Miami, officiating. Arrangements and burial will be at under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of...

Edward Ernest Stephenson

Edward Ernest Stephenson

Jun 2, 2022

Edward Ernest Stephenson, 89, of Eufaula, Oklahoma (formerly of Canadian, Texas) passed away on June 2, 2022, in Bethany, Oklahoma.

Memorial graveside services will be June 25, 2022 at 10:00 AM at the Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery in Canadian with a memorial service following at 11:00 AM at the First Christian Church, Andy Taylor, officiating.  Services are under the direction...

Michael Robert Wright

Michael Robert Wright

May 16, 2022

Michael Robert Wright, 74 of Lipscomb, passed away May 16, 2022. He was with his wife, Mary and youngest son, John.

Services will be at 2:00 PM, Monday, May 23, 2022, in the Lipscomb Union Church in Lipscomb with Pastor Dwain Read officiating. Viewing at the Lipscomb Union Church will be at 12:30 PM up to service time.  Burial will...

Mark Steve Meek

Mark Steve Meek

Apr 17, 2022

Mark Steve Meek, 70, of Briscoe, passed away on April 17. 2022 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Services will be at 2:30pm on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Fort Elliott High School Auditorium with Erron Mercer, Bruce Johnson & Ricky Pfeil officiating. Burial will follow in Gageby Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Mark Steve Meek was...

George G. Wilson

George G. Wilson

Apr 16, 2022

George G. Wilson,78, of Archer City, formerly of Canadian, went to his heavenly home on April 16, 2022, in Archer City.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Carmichael-Whatley Canadian Chapel, with Ed Hedgecoke and Pastor Barry Hosford, officiating. Burial will follow at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors...

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