Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Canadian, Texas & Hemphill County

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...

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 “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...

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...

Opal I. Evans

Opal I. Evans

Oct 25, 2020

Opal I. Evans, 90, of Canadian, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Canadian.

Services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Carmichael-Whatley Canadian Chapel with Pastor Donald Hill, pastor of The River Ministries, officiating.  Burial will follow in Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Opal was born March 20,...

Barbara Jean Morris

Barbara Jean Morris

Oct 21, 2020

Barbara Job Morris, 86, of Canadian, passed away, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 in Canadian.

Private family services will be held Monday, October 26, 2020 at the Carmichael-Whatley Canadian Chapel with Pastor Donald Hill, pastor of The River Ministries, officiating. Burial will follow at Edith Ford Cemeteries under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Jeannie was born to Bill...

Etta Lorene Brown

Etta Lorene Brown

Oct 3, 2020

Lorene Hill Brown, 80, of Canadian and Bronte, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 in Canadian, Texas

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Brookshire Cemetery in Runnels County with Rev. Mark Turman, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Etta Lorene Hill was born March 10, 1940 to Ben...

Camden Abel Trevino

Camden Abel Trevino

Oct 1, 2020

Camden Abel Trevino was stillborn on October 1, 2020 in Amarillo.

Private family graveside will be Monday, October 5, 2020 at Edith Ford Cemetery in Canadian with Pastor Matt Cook, pastor of First Christian Church of Canadian, officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.

Camden was anxiously anticipated by his mom and dad and the rest of...

Jim T Slavin

Jim T Slavin

Sep 1, 2020

Jim Ted Slavin, 72, of Miami, passed away September 1, 2020 in Canadian.  A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church in Miami, Rev. Lewis Holland, officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Jim was born March 22, 1948 in Canadian to Marilee...

LaNell Scribner Leonard

LaNell Scribner Leonard

Aug 4, 2020

LaNell Scribner Leonard, 93, formerly of Canadian passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in Amarillo.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Friday, August 7, 2020 at Mobeetie Cemetery with Ben Mathers officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

LaNell Scribner was born November 3, 1926 in Mobeetie to James Arch and Flora Mae Morgan...

David L Gilmer

David L Gilmer

Aug 3, 2020

David L. Gilmer, 74, of Briscoe passed Monday, August 3, 2020 in Amarillo.

Graveside services will be 10:00am Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Gageby Cemetery with Robert Meller, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

David Leon Gilmer was born in Tucson, AZ to Edward Leon Gilmer and Eddie Maurine Miller Gilmer.  He was...

Fern Marie Gitchell Young

Fern Marie Gitchell Young

Jul 26, 2020

Fern Marie Gitchell Young was 83 when she passed on Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Tulsa.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Edith Ford Cemetery with Pastor Willie George, Fern’s son-in-law, officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian. 

She was born on May 14,1937 to James and Mabel (Stahl) Gitchell...

Bobbie Jo Ramp

Bobbie Jo Ramp

Jul 3, 2020

Bobbie Jo Ramp, 70 of Canadian, passed away July 3, 2020 in Amarillo.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at the Canadian First United Methodist Church with Rev. Lewis Holland, and Rev. David Gerhardt, officiating.

A private family graveside service will be held at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral...

Judy Lynn Bishop

Judy Lynn Bishop

Jun 16, 2020

Judy Lynn Bishop, 65, of Canadian passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in Canadian.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Donald Hill, pastor of the River Ministries, officiating.  Burial will follow at the Edith Ford Memorial Cemeteries under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Judy Lynn...

Gwen Tipps

Gwen Tipps

Jun 11, 2020

Gwen Tipps, 93 of Canadian died peaceably in her sleep on Thursday, June 11, 2020 in Canadian.

Private family services were held Friday, June 12, 2020 at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery, Canadian.  Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Gwen, an only child was born on Wednesday, October 13, 1926 in St. Mary’s Hospital, now part...

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