Obituaries

Joe Robert Grist, Sr. was born on March 30, 1966 in Amarillo, Texas. Joe passed away on August 13, 2024 in Snyder, Texas at the age of 58.

A visitation for Joe will be held Friday, August 23, from 6-8 pm at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Highway 277 South, Abilene, Texas 79606. A celebration of life will occur at 10 am on Saturday, August 24, at 5701 Highway 277 South, Abilene, Texas 79606. Interment will follow services at Abilene Municipal Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest with his mother and brother.

Kenneth Martindale, 82, of Shamrock, TX passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 in Amarillo.

Funeral services were held on Friday, August 9, at the Shamrock High School Auditorium. Burial followed in Shamrock Cemetery.

Herminia Medina, cherished wife, mother, Mimi, sister, and friend, passed away on August 5, 2024, at the age of 56. She was born on November 3, 1967, in Chihuahua, Mexico, Herminia was the beloved daughter of Abel Hernandez and Rosa Silva Hernandez.

Herminia 's journey brought her to Perryton, Texas, where she graduated from Perryton High School and built a life of love and devotion. On September 12, 1987, she married, Jose Antonio Medina.

Marqueta Dianne Cockrell Zenor, 71 stepped into the arms of Jesus Friday, August 2, 2024, in Canadian.

Memorial Services will be 2 pm Wednesday, August 7, at the River Ministries Church with Pastor Donald Hill officiating. A private burial will be held in Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Karen Rollins (born Karen Arlene Hall), 83, passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, 30 July, 2024. She was born Karen Arlene Hall on 4 October, 1940 in El Paso Texas to Charles Raymond Hall and Ruby Earlene (Dakan) Hall. 

Eva Timmons, 89, of Canadian, formerly of Lefors, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 in Canadian.

Services will be at 10 am on Saturday, August 3, at the First Baptist Church in Lefors with Rev. Rick Timmons, pastor at Central Baptist Church in Canadian, officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Heights Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory. 

Joe "Gary" Story, 75, of Wilmore, Kentucky passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024. Gary was known for his engaging personality, caring demeanor, and wonderful sense of humor. He loved to strike up conversations with friends and strangers alike. His interest in the lives of others drew people to him.

Barbara Nell Morgan was born on December 28, 1941, in Plainview, Texas, to Tonie and Ione Evelyn Mills. She moved to Guymon, Oklahoma, where she graduated from Guymon High School in the class of 1959. Barbara met the love of her life, Max, in 1961 in Canadian, Texas. They were married on May 11, 1963 amid the blare of tornado sirens. 

Pauline “Polly” Norene Shepherd Tubb was born April 20, 1928 and passed away July 21, 2024. 

Polly was born north of Seiling, Oklahoma to Enid and Laura Barnes Shepherd who moved to Canadian when Polly was a young child. She met and married George Earl Tubb in 1951 at Pampa. He preceded her in death (1998). They had two sons: George David Tubb and Gary Earl Tubb. 

Farrell “Joe” Wallace was born in Canadian, Texas, on January 30, 1943, to his parents, Russell Wallace and Beadie Pearl (Hand) Wallace. He married Treva Ann Weidner on October 20, 1962, in Stephenville, Texas.

Joe was a proud 1965 graduate of Texas A&M. He worked for many years as an electrical engineer. His true passion was working and spending time on the ranch. Joe was a member of the Mambrino Baptist Church in Granbury, Texas.

Joe passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Bluff Dale, Texas. He was 81 years old.