Canadian

Lila Lee Spence Turnage, 94, went home to be with God and Jesus for eternity on April 14, 2024.

Robert Allan Clark, 86, of Miami, took his final flight on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Canadian. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Lois Janell Hughes, 78, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in the Minton Memorial Chapel with Pastor Rick Timmons officiating. Burial will follow in Edith Ford Cemetery in Canadian.

Harold "Hack" Coffee, 78, of Canadian, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 in Canadian, Texas.

Memorial services will be 2 pm Sunday, April 7, at the Methodist Church of Canadian with Steve Rader officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Brandy Wright of CBR (Canadian Barrel Racers) has started a barrel racing series, called the Out of the Ashes 4D Barrel Race Buckle Series.The first jackpot was a benefit for the Davina Family who lost everything in the fires, and was held March 29. It raised a little over $2,000 for the family. The next event will be held on Thursday, April 4, at the Canadian Rodeo Arena.

Results of the first event are posted here.

Steve Smallwood, 70, of Canadian, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Canadian. Private memorial services were held in Canadian with Pastor Rick Timmons, officiating. Cremation and arrangements were under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Freddie Donaldson Hodges of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully in the presence of her children on March 16, 2024.

Damaris Itzel Jara, 23, of Canadian passed away February 29, 2024, in Canadian.

Viewing for Damaris will be Saturday, March 2, from 4-8 pm; Sunday, March 3, from 1-8 pm; and Monday, March 4, from 9 am-8 pm, at Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Mary Ellen Tepe Raiford went to her heavenly home on Monday, February 19, 2024, in Yukon, Oklahoma. Mary was born February 20, 1934, in Canadian, Texas to Frederick John Tepe and Pearl Louise Doughty Tepe. Mary graduated from Canadian High School in 1952 and went on to attend Dallas Christian College where she met Donald Lee Raiford whom she married on April 23, 1954. She is a member of West Side Christian Church in Yukon.

Stacey Ann Eubank, 45 of Amarillo stepped into the arms of Jesus, Thursday, February 15, 2024, in Amarillo.

Memorial services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, February 20, in Amarillo at the Loft Church with Rick Chadick officiating. Viewing will be at Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian, on Tuesday, February 20, from 9 am-8 pm, with family and friend visitation from 6 pm-7:30 pm.