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Charles Philip “Phil” Rogers, 78, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024. Memorial services will be on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Lighthouse Funeral Home in Amarillo, Texas.

Phil was born on July 27, 1945, in Wellington, to Ted and Virginia Rogers. He graduated from Canadian High School as Valedictorian of the Class of 1963, and attended the University of Texas in Austin. He worked as a computer technician at NCR for 40 years, retiring in 2005.

Canadian City Secretary Kimberly Sloat received notice recently that she had successfully completed the requirements for recertification through the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program.

Charlotte Ann Schaef, 84 of Canadian passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Family visitation will be at Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, from 5-6:30 pm.

Funeral services will be at 10 am Thursday, February 1, at the Canadian Methodist Church with Rev. Lewis Holland, officiating. Burial will follow at the Miami Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Leo John Swope Jr., 96 years, 2 months, and 6 days, of Canadian, Texas, passed away on January 22, 2024, in Reydon, Oklahoma.

Leo John Swope Jr. attended school in Midway and Reydon.

He worked for Stickley Ranch, the railroad in Vaughn, New Mexico, Ulysses Hardware in Ulysses, Kansas, Phillips Rubber, and the Carbon Black plant in Borger, Texas, as well as Northfork Electric.

Ronald “Ronny” Glen Briggs,76, of Amarillo, passed away on January 10, 2024 in Amarillo.

Services will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, January 20, at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel in Pampa with Robin Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

Carolyn Lee (Bundy) Bibler Lauer, 85, formerly of Fort Wayne, Indiana, went to her heavenly home on January 10, 2024, in Canadian, Texas. Carolyn was born November 3, 1938, at the family farm in Sabula, Pennsylvania to Hiram and Dora (Shoemaker) Bundy, Sr.

Carolyn worked in the medical field. She was an adoring mother, grandma and GiGi. She dearly loved and enjoyed her family, traveling, cooking and serving her church with her gift of hospitality and love for the Lord.

Irvin Wayne Roach, known affectionately as Wayne to his friends and family, was a beacon of resilience and hope to all who knew him. Born on December 17, 1976, in the small town of Canadian, Texas, Wayne's journey through life was a testament to the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity. Tragically, his life was cut short on January 9, 2024, when he was struck by a drunk driver in South West City, Missouri. He was 47 years old.

Reneatha DeEtte (Little) Golmon, 93, of Waco, Texas and formerly of Beeville, Texas walked into the arms of Jesus Saturday, January 6, 2024.

Wyman Glen Prater, 78, of Canadian stepped into his heavenly home on January 4, 2024, in Canadian.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 10 am, at the First Baptist Church of Canadian with Rev. Matt Phenix officiating. Burial will follow at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Barbara Ann Sides, 80, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023 in Amarillo.

Memorial graveside services will be 2 pm Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery with Alan Hale officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.