Obituaries

Body Irvin Wayne Roach, known affectionately as Wayne to his friends and family, was a beacon of resilience and hope to all who knew him.

Body Carolyn Joyce Cockrell, 88, of Canadian, formally of Amarillo, was enveloped in God’s peace and love on January 9, 2024, in Canadian.

Body Lynda “JoAnn” Brewster, 80, of Canadian, passed away on January 9, 2024, in Canadian.  Memorial services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at First Christian Church of Canadian, with Rev. Matt Cook, pastor, and Scott King officiating.

Body Reneatha DeEtte (Little) Golmon, 93, of Waco, Texas and formerly of Beeville, Texas walked into the arms of Jesus Saturday, January 6, 2024.

Body Wyman Glen Prater, 78, of Canadian stepped into his heavenly home on January 4, 2024, in Canadian. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 10 am, at the First Baptist Church of Canadian with Rev. Matt Phenix officiating.

Body Barbara Ann (Pigg) Bentley, 84, of Canadian stepped into her heavenly home Thursday, December 21, 2023, in Canadian.  Graveside services will be held at 2 pm, Wednesday, December 27, at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery, with Charlie Rankin, son-in-law, officiating.

Body John Wheeler, 81, of Canadian, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in Canadian. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm on Friday, December 22, at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery, with Ben Mathers and Donald Hill officiating.

Body Barbara Ann Sides, 80, of Amarillo, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023 in Amarillo. Memorial graveside services will be 2 pm Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery with Alan Hale officiating.

Body Joyce Julaine Newton was born September 8, 1971, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She lost her two-month battle with ovarian cancer on December 12, 2023. She was surrounded at home by loved ones.

Body Janet Kaye Courange, age 59, of West Odessa, Texas, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. A visitation for Janet will be held Monday, December 18, from 6 pm to 8 pm at Odessa Funeral Home, 1700 N Jackson Ave, Odessa, Texas 79761.