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OBITUARY: Lois Janell Hughes

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Lois Janell Hughes, 78, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in the Minton Memorial Chapel with Pastor Rick Timmons officiating. Burial will follow in Edith Ford Cemetery in Canadian.

Lois Janell Hughes

OBITUARY: Harold ‘Hack’ Coffee

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Harold "Hack" Coffee, 78, of Canadian, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 in Canadian, Texas.

Memorial services will be 2 pm Sunday, April 7, at the Methodist Church of Canadian with Steve Rader officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Harold 'Hack' Coffee

Out of Ashes Barrel Race series raises money for wildfire victims

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Brandy Wright of CBR (Canadian Barrel Racers) has started a barrel racing series, called the Out of the Ashes 4D Barrel Race Buckle Series.The first jackpot was a benefit for the Davina Family who lost everything in the fires, and was held March 29. It raised a little over $2,000 for the family. The next event will be held on Thursday, April 4, at the Canadian Rodeo Arena.

Results of the first event are posted here.

Out of the Ashes Barrel Race

OBITUARY: Harold Steve Smallwood

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Steve Smallwood, 70, of Canadian, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Canadian. Private memorial services were held in Canadian with Pastor Rick Timmons, officiating. Cremation and arrangements were under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Steve Smallwood

OBITUARY: DAMARIS ITZEL JARA

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Damaris Itzel Jara, 23, of Canadian passed away February 29, 2024, in Canadian.

Viewing for Damaris will be Saturday, March 2, from 4-8 pm; Sunday, March 3, from 1-8 pm; and Monday, March 4, from 9 am-8 pm, at Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Damaris Jara

OBITUARY: Mary Ellen Raiford

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Mary Ellen Tepe Raiford went to her heavenly home on Monday, February 19, 2024, in Yukon, Oklahoma. Mary was born February 20, 1934, in Canadian, Texas to Frederick John Tepe and Pearl Louise Doughty Tepe. Mary graduated from Canadian High School in 1952 and went on to attend Dallas Christian College where she met Donald Lee Raiford whom she married on April 23, 1954. She is a member of West Side Christian Church in Yukon.

Mary Ellen Raiford

OBITUARY: STACEY ANN EUBANK

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Stacey Ann Eubank, 45 of Amarillo stepped into the arms of Jesus, Thursday, February 15, 2024, in Amarillo.

Memorial services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, February 20, in Amarillo at the Loft Church with Rick Chadick officiating. Viewing will be at Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian, on Tuesday, February 20, from 9 am-8 pm, with family and friend visitation from 6 pm-7:30 pm.

Stacey Ann Eubank

Lady Cats softball defeats Booker in 19-0 shutout Thursday

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Canadian’s Lady Cat softball team engineered a 19-0 shutout against Booker here at home on Thursday. The Lady Cats scored early and often in the game, putting up 3 points in the first inning, doubling that score in the second, running the bases for 8 more points in the third and 5 more in the fourth.

In five innings of play, the Lady Kiowas were scoreless. Junior Lady Cat pitcher Jessa Bell allowed only one hit and struck-out 11 batters.

Lady Cat Alexa Escarcega (#2)

OBITUARY: ALAN MEEKS

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Alan Meeks passed away on February 6, 2024, at the age of 55 in Austin, Texas.

Alan was born on April 21, 1968, in Richardson, Texas to Zella Flowers Meeks and Robert Meeks. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Melissa White, Sarah Villarreal and Nathaniel Meeks, his parents, and his siblings Robert Meeks and Revis Meeks.

Alan Meeks Obituary
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