This community’s annual Memorial Day service will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, May 25, at Edith Ford Cemetery. As is traditional, the service will be conducted by the local American Legion Post 56.
Though conducted by members of Post 56, this is a communitywide event that could not take place without local volunteers. The focus of the volunteer effort is flag placement and removal at each veteran’s grave.
CANADIAN — The City of Canadian has launched its official Facebook page to provide residents, businesses, and visitors with timely updates regarding City services, public meetings, community events, emergency information, and ongoing projects.
Terry Gene Wayne, 60 of Canadian, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Canadian, surrounded by his loving family.
A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held from 3-5 pm on Saturday, May 2, at the Heritage Room at Mesa View Sr. Living. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.
Terry Wayne was born February 28, 1966, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Douglass Wayne and Brenda Mitchell. He grew up in Canadian and always lived in the area.
Patti Beard, 57, of Pampa, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
A celebration of Patti’s life will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, April 25, at the Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Minister Sherye Talley, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.
Ryan Sawyer, Claims Benefit Advisor for the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), will be in Canadian on Monday, April 27. Claims Advisors serve veterans, their dependents and survivors, in all matters pertaining to veterans' disability benefits and rights. The TVC is the designated agency of the state of Texas to represent the State and its veterans before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Davene Hendershot, of Canadian, stepped into her heavenly home on Sunday, April 12, 2026, with the love of her life by her side.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, April 16, at the First Christian Church of Canadian with Rev. Matt Cook officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.
Jean Schoenhals, 89, of Canadian, passed away on April 3, 2026 in Amarillo.
Graveside services will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, April 7, at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery with Brother Alan Wilson, pastor of First Baptist Church of White Deer, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Director of Canadian.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, April 6, from 6-8 pm.
Beverly Sue “Susie” Baxter, 70, of Canadian stepped into her heavenly home on March 31, 2026, the love of her life was by her side.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, April 4, at the Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian Chapel with Gary Jahnel, officiating. Burial will follow at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Bo Taylor Newcomb on March 18, 2026. Bo was born November 15, 1991, in Amarillo, Texas, to Taylor Newcomb and Rhonda Dupy.
