Lillian Marie Ogburn Jackson, devoted wife, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother (Mimi), accomplished musician and faithful friend, passed peacefully from this world to the next on November 22 at her home in Georgetown, Texas. She was 98.
Canadian’s Lady Cats competed in the UIL State Cross-Country Championships Friday morning at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. It was the third consecutive year the Lady Cats have advanced to state as a team.
PORT LAVACA — Orla Boyde Curnutt, 88, of Port Lavaca, passed away, Saturday, October 21, 2023. He was born on July 21, 1935 in Canadian, Texas, to the late Orla Hezekiah and Marie Elizabeth Curnutt.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Curnutt; daughter, Deanne Weise (Rev. Keith R. Weise); and son, Greg Curnutt. He is also survived by five grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and sisters Joyce Givhan and Betty Karen Eggleston.
Misdemeanor Arrests
None
Felony Arrests
None
Citations
• Gabriel Rivera-Martinez, Canadian; no driver’s license (when unlicensed); 10/18/23
Melvin Lee Walser, 87, of Canadian passed into his heavenly home September 20, 2023, in Canadian.
A public viewing will be held from 1-8 pm on Saturday, September 23, and from 1-8 pm on Sunday, September 24, at Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Home’s Canadian location. The family will receive visitors from 4 to 5:30 pm on Sunday, September 24, at the Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Home located in Canadian.
SEPTEMBER 16: CANADIAN INVITATIONAL
Both the Wildcat Varsity and Junior High teams won the meet. Out of 20 runners competing, 18 ran their personal best, reported Coach Jay McCook, who concluded, “Outstanding day for the Wildcats.”
Varsity Wildcats (1st Overall, 7 Teams Competing, 45 Runners, 3-Mile Course)
Teresa Stephenson, 73, of Booker, stepped into her heavenly home Tuesday, September 19, 2023, in Booker.
Andy Holloway, County Extension Agent ANR, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Hemphill County, has received the Achievement Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents. He accepted the award during the 2023 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference in Des Moines, Iowa.
Canadian High School XC teams compete in Canyon Eagle 6-Mile Relay
Canadian’s Lady Cat and Wildcat Cross Country teams competed Saturday in their first meet of the year—the Canyon Eagle 6-Mile Relay.
Just-retired Canadian High School Athletic Director Chris Koetting will be honored as the 201st inductee into the 65th Annual Texas Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame. A ceremony will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, June 11, at the Grand Plaza of the Amarillo Civic Center.
