Obituaries

Body Joe Calvin Wheeler, 83, of Skellytown, passed away at University Medical Center in Lubbock on Saturday, February 1, 2025. A memorial was held on Sunday. Burial will follow in the Miami Cemetery at a later date.

Body Eugene Peter Lawryk, 70 of Balko, Oklahoma stepped into his heavenly home on January 28, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Body Dennis Wayne Williams, 74, of Pampa, Texas, took his final ride over the endless roads of Heaven on the morning of Saturday, January 25, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas. He was born in Canadian, Texas, on June 26, 1950, to Dennis L. Williams and Nona L. Gray.

Body James "Jim" Edward Russell, 80, of Elk City, Oklahoma, passed peacefully on January 22, 2025.A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Friday, January 31, 2025, in the Edith Ford Cemeteries located at 507 9th Street, Canadian, Texas.

Body Lillie O Aguilar, 84 of Van Buren passed away peacefully Sunday, January 5, 2025 in her home. She was a part of Crawford County’s Extension Program; a long-standing member of GFWC in Van Buren, a past Woman of the Year and a fantastic volunteer.

Body Virginia B. Salamino Barclay McWhorter was born January 29, 1940, to Dominick and Rose Salamino in Lenox, New York. She grew up and went to school in Canastota, New York. Virginia passed from her earthly life on November 23, 2024, at her home in Higgins, Texas.

Body Robert Wilson Ezzell, 76, of Canadian, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Capstone Healthcare of Perryton.Robert was born on August 13, 1948, to Ben and Nancy Ezzell at the Hemphill County Hospital.

Body Billy Wayne Schafer, 64, of Canadian, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in Canadian.Memorial graveside services will be at 11 am on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Lone Tree Cemetery in Ellis County, Oklahoma with Shawn Davis officiating.

Body Maria Quiroz, 84, of Canadian, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in Canadian.Rosary will be recited at 5 m on Friday, January 3, 2025 in Carmichael-Whatley Canadian Chapel.

Body Patricia (Pat) Sue Howe, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, in Amarillo, at the age of 88. Born on February 14, 1936, in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, to James and Margaret Giles, she was blessed to grow up in a Christian home.