Obituaries

OBITUARY: Leo John Swope, Jr.

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Leo John Swope Jr., 96 years, 2 months, and 6 days, of Canadian, Texas, passed away on January 22, 2024, in Reydon, Oklahoma.

Leo John Swope Jr. attended school in Midway and Reydon.

He worked for Stickley Ranch, the railroad in Vaughn, New Mexico, Ulysses Hardware in Ulysses, Kansas, Phillips Rubber, and the Carbon Black plant in Borger, Texas, as well as Northfork Electric.

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OBITUARY: Carolyn Lee Lauer

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Carolyn Lee (Bundy) Bibler Lauer, 85, formerly of Fort Wayne, Indiana, went to her heavenly home on January 10, 2024, in Canadian, Texas. Carolyn was born November 3, 1938, at the family farm in Sabula, Pennsylvania to Hiram and Dora (Shoemaker) Bundy, Sr.

Carolyn worked in the medical field. She was an adoring mother, grandma and GiGi. She dearly loved and enjoyed her family, traveling, cooking and serving her church with her gift of hospitality and love for the Lord.

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OBITUARY: Irvin Wayne Roach

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Irvin Wayne Roach, known affectionately as Wayne to his friends and family, was a beacon of resilience and hope to all who knew him. Born on December 17, 1976, in the small town of Canadian, Texas, Wayne's journey through life was a testament to the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity. Tragically, his life was cut short on January 9, 2024, when he was struck by a drunk driver in South West City, Missouri. He was 47 years old.

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OBITUARY: Joyce Cockrell

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

Graveside services will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the Gage Memorial Cemetery in Gage, Oklahoma, with Terry Tyson officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

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OBITUARY: Lynda "JoAnn" Brewster

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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. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

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OBITUARY: WYMAN G. PRATER

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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. Burial will follow at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.