Obituaries

Bonnie Marie Erickson, 77, died peacefully on October 6, 2026, in the middle of her second slumber party of the week, surrounded by her family.

Austin Lane Smith, 31, of Miami, passed away on September 19, 2026, in Miami.Celebration of life services will be held at 2 pm on Friday, September 25, at the Miami High School Auditorium with Rev. Anthony Inman of First Methodist Church of Vernon and family friend, officiating.

William “Bill” Bernard Rogers, 83, of Bowie, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, from cancer at Hospice of Wichita Falls, Texas.Funeral services will take place at 10 am on Friday, September 11, at the First Methodist Church of Bowie. Burial will follow at Joy Cemetery.

Jay Schafer 64, of Canadian stepped in to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at his home in Canadian, surrounded by his loving family.Currently no public services are planned. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Gary Lee Maupin was born on February 25, 1946, in San Francisco, California, to Ray Elmer Maupin and Ella Mae Seavey Maupin.

Chris Beach, 47, of Canadian, passed away on August 19, 2026 in Canadian.Services will be at 11 am on Tuesday, August 25, at The River Ministries with Pastor Donald Hill officiating. Cremation will follow the service.

Elizabeth Caroline Brooks Perdue, beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend, died Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Oklahoma City, following an extended battle with Parkinson's disease.

David “Dave” Strickland, 74, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in Canadian.

Amparo Nava Rosales, 104, of Perryton, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026 in Perryton. A rosary was held Thursday, August 13, 2026 at the Legion Hall in Booker, followed by a vigil at 7 pm.

Janette Kay Horn was born on September 30, 1945, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Paul and Ruby Bottom and entered her Heavenly home on August 12 in Canadian, Texas, surrounded by her children.