Obituaries

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JOHN D. SEAMAN

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John D. Seaman, 84, of Perryton, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022. A graveside service was held on Saturday, Dec. 31, at the Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery in Canadian, with Rev. Mark Metzger officiating. Viewing/visitation was held on Friday, Dec. 30, from 9 am to 9 pm at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, Inc. of Perryton.
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JUSTO MACIAS

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Justo Macias, 94, of Canadian, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, in Canadian. He loved the Lord and his family, proudly served in the U.S. Army, and was a wonderful neighbor and friend. Services were held on Wednesday, Dec. 28, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Marco Antonio Gonzalez officiating. Burial followed at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery, with arrangements by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.
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SUE BATCHELOR

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Sue Batchelor, 82, of Amarillo, passed away on Dec. 14, 2022. Graveside services were held on Friday Dec. 16, at Llano Cemetery in Amarillo, with Ross Forney officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Cox-Rowley Funeral Home.

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DONNA ANN DURANT WALSER

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Donna Ann Durant Walser, 82, of Canadian, passed away on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, in Amarillo.

Memorial services will be at 2 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the Canadian Church of Christ with Jake Perkins officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

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JEFF ERVIN CULLENDER

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Jeff Ervin Cullender, 66, of Canadian, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Canadian. Family and friend visitation will be from 1-3 pm on Saturday, Dec. 10, at Canadian’s First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

FRANCES CHAMBERS CODY

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Canadian native Frances Chambers Cody passed peacefully on Nov. 30, 2022, at her home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Services will be held at Vi at Greyhawk, located at 7501 E. Thompson Peak Parkway in Scottsdale, Arizona. The date and time are to be determined. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary of Scottsdale, Arizona.
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JOE RICHARD BARNETT

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Joe Richard Barnett, of Canadian, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in an Abilene care facility at the age of 80 years and 5 months. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Monday, Dec. 12, at the Canadian Methodist Church with Rev. Lewis Holland and Rev. Danny Sanders officiating. There will be a private burial at Hollis, Oklahoma’s Fairmount Cemetery later.

IMA LEE (BARTON) DETRIXHE

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Ima Lee (Barton) Detrixhe, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Nov. 20, 2022. She had been a resident at Mesa View Senior Living Home since 2020. Services were held on Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 10:30 am at the Higgins United Methodist Church, with burial following at the Higgins Cemetery, in Higgins. Arrangements are by Shaw Funeral Home of Shattuck.

BENJAMIN LEE STURGEON

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Benjamin Lee Sturgeon, 85, of Amarillo, died peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. Known as “Daddo” to his grandkids, he had a deep faith in God and was gifted with a heart to serve others. He was outgoing; very energetic; and eager to live out his faith in service to his family, friends, and church, and through his legal practice. He lived his life at full speed and “fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7) A memorial service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, Dec. 9, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel.