Canadian

Panhandle-area residents preparing for the Fourth of July can expect plenty of local events, both new and old, this week in Canadian.    Festivities—both before and after the Fourth on Friday—include fireworks displays, live music, rodeo, games, vendors, and the town’s annual turtle race and parade.

Tracye Stauff, 54, of Canadian, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Canadian.A private family service is pending. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Walter Wade Adams, 78, died on February 12, 2025, at his home in Nashville, Tennessee, from Parkinson’s Disease. Wade will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, where his brother, Charles Adams, is also buried. 

CANYON — West Texas A&M University Theatre closed out its 2024-2025 season by honoring outstanding students at the annual Branding Iron Theatre Awards.Several students were honored for their work on the program’s four stage productions over the last academic year.

Canadian, Texas, May 15, 2025 — The Citadelle Art Museum honors the lives and legacy of its founders, Malouf and Therese Abraham, whose deep love for art, education, and community laid the foundation for what The Citadelle has become—and what it will continue to be. 

Dr. Malouf Abraham Jr. passed peacefully from this earth on May 5, 2025, at his Canadian, Texas, home with family by his side.Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, May 21, at 1 pm, at the Citadelle Gardens with Rev. Mert Cooper officiating.

Caroline Ruth Shaw, 68, of Canadian, passed away on March 23, 2025, in Canadian.Memorial graveside services will be held at 10 am on Friday, April 4, at Edith Ford Cemetery with Rev. Barry Hosford, pastor of Abundant Life Assembly of God Church, officiating.

Bobbie Coffee, 78, of Canadian, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Canadian.Memorial services will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at First Methodist Church of Canadian with Rev. Lewis Holland, retired minister, officiating.

John Buschman, 59, of Canadian walked into Heaven with Jesus on Friday, March 21, 2025, in Amarillo.Memorial services will be held at 2 pm on Monday, March 31, at the River Ministries Church with Donald Hill, Pastor officiating.

Eva “Darlene” Eads (MeMo), 76, of Pampa, was born July 6, 1948 in Canadian, Texas, to Carl Thomas and Eva Marie Hornback.