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OBITUARY: CHRISTOPHER ROBERT SORRELL

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Christopher Robert Sorrell, 47, of Pampa, passed away on September 3, 2024 in Amarillo.

Memorial services will be 2 pm on Saturday, October 5, at First Methodist Church of Pampa with Rev. Jarrod Neal officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, October 4, from 6-7:30 pm. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

Christopher Robert Sorrell

OBITUARY: JEREL LYNN NORRIS

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Jerel Lynn Norris, 75 of Canadian passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Canadian, with his family by his side. Public viewing will be Thursday, September 12, and Friday, September 13. The family will receive visitors, Friday, September 13, from 6 to 7:30 pm at Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Jerel Lynn Norris

Lady Cat Varsity cross-country team wins Canadian meet

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The Lady Cat Varsity cross-country team won Canadian’s Annual Cross Country Meet here last Saturday for the third straight year. Konnar McClendon set a new course record with a blistering time of 10:59.

Finishing in second place, reported Coach Aaron Marks, was traditional powerhouse Gruver Lady Greyhounds.

Canadian’s Variety Girls team is made up of Konnar McClendon, Arizona Black, Elizabeth Guerrero, Brooklyn Beedy, Payton Lee, Kimora Morales, and Kate Escarcega.

The 2024 Canadian Lady Cat Cross-Country Team

OBITUARY: THERESE BROWNE ABRAHAM

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Therese Browne Abraham passed peacefully from this earth on August 29, 2024, at her Canadian, Texas home with her family by her side. 

A funeral mass will be held on Friday, September 6 at 2:00 pm at Canadian’s Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Nicholas Gerber, pastor at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Amarillo, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian. 

Therese Browne Abraham

OBITUARY: RANDY LEE PORTER

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Randy Lee Porter, 62, of Canadian formally of Perryton went to meet Jesus Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in Canadian.

A family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Randy Lee Porter

OBIT: LESLIE ‘LES’ DOUGLAS LOVVORN

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Leslie “Les” Douglas Lovvorn, 79, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on August 23, 2024. 

Memorial services will be at 1 pm on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in the Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel with Mike Leonard officiating. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.

Leslie “Les” Douglas Lovvorn

OBITUARY: SHIRLEY MARIE BAKER

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Shirley Marie Baker, 88, of Amarillo formally of Canadian passed away August 22, 2024.

Public viewing will be available on Sunday, August 25, between 1 pm and 8 pm or on Monday, August 26, between 8 am and 12 pm at Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Home, 203 S 3rd St, Canadian. 

Shirley Marie Baker

OBITUARY: GEORGE WAYNE VINSON

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George Wayne Vinson, 91, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on August 22, 2024. 

Memorial services will be at 2:30 pm on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Bell Avenue Church of Christ in Amarillo with Eddie Hankins, Milton Miller, and Tommy Key. A private family burial will take place on Monday, August 26, at Washita Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

George Wayne Vinson

OBITUARY: JOE R. GRIST, SR.

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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.

JOE R. GRIST, SR.

OBITUARY: MARQUETA DIANNE ZENOR

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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.

Marqueta Dianne Zenor
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