Obituaries

OBITUARY: DALE LITCHFIELD

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Dale Litchfield, 89, of Canadian, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026 in Canadian.

Memorial services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, June 30, at Carmichael-Whatley Canadian Chapel with Doug Ricketts officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Dale Litchfield

OBITUARY: TERRY GENE WAYNE

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Terry Gene Wayne, 60 of Canadian, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, in Canadian, surrounded by his loving family.

A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held from 3-5 pm on Saturday, May 2, at the Heritage Room at Mesa View Sr. Living. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Terry Wayne was born February 28, 1966, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Douglass Wayne and Brenda Mitchell. He grew up in Canadian and always lived in the area. 

Terry Gene Wayne

OBITUARY: CARMAL ANN CLAY ARNOLD

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Carmal Ann “Clay” Arnold, age 74, left this earthly life on April 19, 2026 in Mangum, Oklahoma, surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 2, 1951, in Billings, Montana.

Carmal Ann Clay Arnold

OBITUARY: Patti Beard

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Patti Beard, 57, of Pampa, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.

A celebration of Patti’s life will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, April 25, at the Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Minister Sherye Talley, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

Patti Beard

OBITUARY: BETTY DAVENE HENDERSHOT

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Davene Hendershot, of Canadian, stepped into her heavenly home on Sunday, April 12, 2026, with the love of her life by her side.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, April 16, at the First Christian Church of Canadian with Rev. Matt Cook officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Betty Davene Hendershot

OBITUARY: JEAN SCHOENHALS

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Jean Schoenhals, 89, of Canadian, passed away on April 3, 2026 in Amarillo.

Graveside services will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, April 7, at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery with Brother Alan Wilson, pastor of First Baptist Church of White Deer, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Director of Canadian.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, April 6, from 6-8 pm.

Jean Schoenhals

OBITUARY: BEVERLY SUE ‘SUSIE’ BAXTER

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Beverly Sue “Susie” Baxter, 70, of Canadian stepped into her heavenly home on March 31, 2026, the love of her life was by her side.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 am on Saturday, April 4, at the Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian Chapel with Gary Jahnel, officiating. Burial will follow at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Beverly Sue Baxter

OBITUARY: BEN WHEELER

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Ben Wheeler, a local rancher, passed away on March 27, 2026 at age 82.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Monday, March 30, 2026 at Miami Cemetery with Rev. Lewis Holland officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory. 

Ben Wheeler

OBITUARY BO TAYLOR NEWCOMB

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It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Bo Taylor Newcomb on March 18, 2026. Bo was born November 15, 1991, in Amarillo, Texas, to Taylor Newcomb and Rhonda Dupy.

Bo Taylor Newcomb

OBITUARY: BARBARA JEAN ELDER

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Barbara Jean Elder, age 86, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Sterling Hills Rehab.

A private graveside was held at 4 pm on Monday, March 9, at Sweetwater Cemetery with Dr. J.T. Thornton officiating. Burial followed. Arrangements were under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.

Barbara Jean Elder
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