Obituaries

Mike Dake, 62, of Glazier and the IV Ranch, stepped into his heavenly home on July 5, 2023.A memorial service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held at 11 am, Wednesday, July 12, at the River Ministries Church with Donald Hill, Pastor, officiating.

Lesa Kay Schafer, 64, of Canadian, stepped into her new heavenly adventure on Friday, June 7, 2024, in Canadian.Graveside Services will be held at 10 am, Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Lone Tree Cemetery in Ellis County, Oklahoma, with Shawn Davis officiating.

Lizabeth Ann Fuson Valentine, 56, of Canadian passed from this life on May 28, 2024, in Canadian.

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, Peggy Pollard, 83, completed her beautiful journey.

Richard Joseph “RJ” Murray, 95, of Canadian, formally of Hart stepped into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Canadian. Private family services will be held at a future date. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Daisy "Dee" Ann Bank, 88, of Salina, Kansas, stepped into her heavenly home Friday, May 10th, 2024. Visitation will be from 1-8 pm, on Thursday, May 16, at Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian, 203 S 3rd St, Canadian.

Raymond H. McDonald, 87, of Canadian stepped into the arms of Jesus Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Canadian. Memorial services will be held at 11 am, Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the Church of Christ in Durham, Oklahoma.

Glynn Lusk, 83 of Pampa, passed away on May 1, 2024, in Canadian, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel, with Rev. Byron Williamson, pastor of First Baptist Church in Pampa, officiating.

Bettye Marceille Parr Jones, 81, of Canadian and formerly of Beaumont, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Mesa View Senior Living in Canadian.  Memorial services will be held at 10 am, Thursday, May 9, at First Presbyterian Church in Canadian, with Rev. Mert Cooper officiating.