Obituaries

Body Edward “ED“ Bert Babitzke, 92, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on June 6, 2022, in Tucson. Graveside services will be at 11 am on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery in Canadian with Gary Jahnel officiating.

Body Leron Dean Thompson Sr., 90, of Canadian, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, in Canadian. Graveside services will be held at 10 am on Thursday, June 16, at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery, with Charlie Rankin officiating.

Body Mickey Dean Karr, 76, of Pampa, went home to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ on June 8, 2022. The family is planning a Celebration of Life memorial service to be held at a later date. Cremation care has been entrusted to Winegeart Funeral Home.

Body Jackie Don Vines, 79, of Gardendale, passed away on June 7, 2022, in Odessa, at Medical Center Hospital. Jack had overcome several health-related issues the last several years but couldn’t beat COVID-19. No services are scheduled at this time.

Body Debbie Jan Clark, 71, of Canadian, passed peacefully from this life into eternal rest Monday, May 30, 2022, at the Hemphill County Hospital. Per Debbie’s wishes, there will be no services. The family has entrusted the cremation care of their loved one to Winegeart Funeral Home.

Body SALLISAW—A memorial service for Dane Vinson, 91, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, was held on March 12, 2022, at the Church of Christ in Sallisaw.

Body Gwendolyn McMeans died peacefully on May 10, 2022, at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in the loving presence of family members. She was 95. Gwen will be buried next to her husband, Jim, in his hometown of Canadian. No local San Jose memorial service is planned at this time.

Body Michael Robert Wright, 74, of Lipscomb, passed away on May 16, 2022. He was with his wife, Mary, and youngest son, John. Services will be at 2 pm on Monday, May 23, in the Lipscomb Union Church with Pastor Dwaine Reed officiating.

Body Marcele McCauley, 68, of Wichita Falls, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Marcele was born on Aug. 31, 1953, in Canadian, to the late Arvil Laverne and Wanda Fisk (Manney) Wilson. She was a strong woman who persevered through life’s obstacles, including three bouts with cancer.

Body Sandra Lynn Fuson Delano, 77, of Dalhart, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022. A graveside service was scheduled for Tuesday, May 17, in Texline Cemetery with Clay Lobley officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Horizon Funeral Home.