Obituaries

Body Evelyn Marie McNeal, 75, of Canadian stepped into the arms of Jesus on Monday, August 18, 2025, in Waco surrounded by her loving family.Services will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, August 26, at the River Ministries Church with Daylon Kirkland and Pastor Donald Hill, officiating.

Body Maria Elena Gomez Nieto, 83 of Canadian, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, in Canadian surrounded by her loving family.Services are pending in Meoqui, Chihuahua, Mexico. Local arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral directors of Canadian.

Body On August 5, 2025, at home in Gruver, Texas, and surrounded by loved ones, Jody Brock Irwin earned her wings after 66 remarkable years filled with laughter, generosity, and love. 

Body Susan Marie Turner was born May 4, 1958, to Danny and Eleanor (Corky) Foster in Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip, South Dakota. She moved to Darrouzett, Texas, as a young girl.

Body James Olen Watts Jr. “Buttons”, of Canadian and formally of Clarendon, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Canadian.

Body James "Jimmy" Howard Sanders, lovingly known as "Papaw," entered into the arms of his Heavenly Father on August 5, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with illness. A memorial service will be held at 11 am, August 8, 2025, at Green Lawn Church of Christ, in Lubbock.

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Body Glen Ellison 80 of Canadian passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025.

Body  Howard Dale Doughty, 92, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Body Our beloved son, Joel Anthony Robbins, entered into God’s Kingdom on July 17, 2025, after a 10-month battle with cancer.  Joel was born to Keith and Vonda Robbins on June 1, 1974, in Country of Curacao.