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Dani (Dani) Lee Rhodes-Williams

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Dana (Dani) Lee Rhodes-Williams went to be with her Lord and Savior May 18 after suffering for over a year. She was born on February 12, 1946 in Akron, Indiana to Rex Rhodes and Jo Ann Kindig-Rhodes.

On November 16, 1973, Dani married Mike Williams. Sharing 44 years together, they raised her two kids, Richard Allan Thornton, Jr. and Rachele Amber Thornton-Girard, and their daughter, Mindy Lee Williams-Clark. She was also a loving step-mom to David Williams. In 1976, Mike and Dani moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. There, Dani attended the Community College of Southern Nevada, where she earned an associate’s degree in graphic design. She was thrilled to work for her son, Rich, at his printing company, as a graphic artist.

In 2008, Dani and Mike retired to Waurika, Oklahoma.

Dani’s greatest love was her family; her purpose was to be a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all. She was an amazing mom to not only her own children, but their spouses, as well. She loved her granddaughters and grandsons, Ashley Rai, Elizabeth Marie, Alana Rose, Joseph Michael, Alex Christopher and Gavin Nicholas, and had an incredible bond with each one. She was a wonderful great grandmother to Xakkary Morrison, and delighted in receiving photos of him and getting to be with him. Her favorite job of her entire life was being a nanny to JP Sheehan, and later, his sister, Lily Sheehan, claiming them both as her own grandchildren.

Dani will be remembered for her generous and loving spirit to her family and friends. Her laughter and smiles will never be forgotten. She was the light of her husband, Mike’s, life, and he cared for her with a love and tenderness rarely seen. Their love was rare, precious and inspirational.

A memory and prayer service was held at First Baptist Church in Waurika on Sunday May 20th at 6:00 pm. The family thanks all those who attended.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Dani’s honor to First Baptist Church, 323 E. C Avenue, Waurika, OK 73573, (580)228-2106, where Mike and Dani found family, love and support.

John Robert (Bro. Bob) Waitman

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John Robert (Bro. Bob) Waitman

November 28, 1944 – April 29, 2018

Age: 73

John Robert (Bro. Bob) Waitman age 73, passed away on Sunday April 29, 2018 at his home in Ryan, Oklahoma.  He was born on November 28, 1944 to GJ and Opal Waitman and was the youngest of six children.  Bob gave his life to Jesus and surrendered to preach at the age of seven.   He graduated high school in 1963 from Comanche, OK.  He then graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1967 with an Agriculture Education degree. 

Bob was a bi-vocational Ag. Ed. Instructor/Pastor.  He taught Ag. Ed. at Tuttle, OK and Ryan, OK for a total of 36 years.  Bob was ordained into the ministry in 1962 at Countryside Baptist Church in Comanche, OK.  Bob preached for 56 years and was currently pastoring Cross Brand Cowboy Church in Waurika, OK 2010-2018. Bob married Donna (Ragsdale) Waitman on September 21, 1968 in Tuttle, OK.  Bob loved life and dedicated his to serving others.  Bob also loved people, animals (especially Duroc pigs), and above all his Lord and Savior.  Bob’s mission in life was to lead others to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Donna Waitman, Ryan, OK. His sons Gary Waitman and wife Shannon, of Paducah, TX. Bobby Waitman and wife Gena of Tuttle, OK. Daughter Kandle Brewer and husband David of Seminole, OK.  Grandchildren Bailey Waitman, Brecken Waitman, Brennan Waitman, Conner (Lindsey) Brewer, Devin (Lauren)Brewer-Waitman, Kamryn Brewer and nine Great Grandchildren. 

Sisters Linda Clark and husband Freddy, of Duncan, OK. Karen Mitchell and husband Carlton, Duncan, OK.  Sister-in-law Marlene Waitman, Williston, ND. Father-in law Billy Ragsdale, Tuttle, OK. Bob will also be forever remembered by his numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and dear friends.

Preceding him in death include his parents GJ and Opal Waitman, Mother-in-law Irma Ragsdale, Brothers Jack, Jerry, and Tony Waitman and Grandson Marcus Waitman. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at 2 pm, on Thursday, May 3, at Cross Brand Cowboy Church, Waurika, OK, with Bubba Clark, Mark Kunkel, and Bobby Waitman officiating. Interment will be at Fair Lawn Cemetery, Comanche, OK.  under the direction of Dudley funeral Home in Waurika, OK. Family visitation will be Wednesday from   6-8 pm.  Pallbearers will be his grandsons and nephews. Memorial donations in memory of Bob can be made to Cross Brand Cowboy Church Building Fund, 8500 N. HWY 81 Waurika, OK 73573.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons and nephews.

John “Johnny” Homer Walling, Jr.

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John “Johnny” Homer Walling, Jr., 76 of Oklahoma City, OK passed from this life April 13, 2019.

He was born October 27, 1942 in Meridian, TX to John and Maudell (Stewart) Walling.   He graduated from Waurika High School in 1961.   He attended Texas Tech on a basketball scholarship and completed his Bachelor’s Degree at U.C.O. in Edmond, OK.  John retired from Seagate Technology in Oklahoma City, OK, and also retired from D.L.O. Laboratory in OKC.

John married Michelle (Zales) Bostick August 12, 1978.

He was preceded in death by his parents John and Maudell Walling, mother-in-law Melba Zales, and daughter Shawn O’Connor.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Michelle; daughter Pat and husband Gary; son John and wife Candice; daughter Jill and husband Dale; grandchildren, Megan, Sean and Amber Hall, Alex, Gracie and Mayzie Walling; great-grandson Joc Edwards; and also survived by brother-in-law W. E. Zales, Jr.; sister-in-law Denise Zales; father-in-law W.E. Zales, Sr. and wife YoVonne; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 19th with the family present from 5 – 8 PM at Moore Funeral and Cremation, 400 SE 19th Street, Moore, OK 73160.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, April 20th at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Moore Funeral and Cremation with Noel Currington officiating.

A Memorial Service will be held May 11th at 1:00 PM in Waurika, OK at First Baptist Church.   Interment will follow in Waurika Cemetery, Waurika, OK.

In lieu of flowers, John’s family has requested donations be made directly to the Special Olympics Foundation or the American Cancer Society.

Scott Barber Morgan

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Funeral Services at First Baptist Church, Temple, OK, Monday, August 20 at 10:00 a.m., Rev. Kevin Simpson officiating with burial in the Temple Cemetery under the direction of Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home in Temple. Visitation from 4-6:00 pm, Sunday, August 19.

 Scott Barber Morgan was born to Dr. H Don and Sue Morgan in Ardmore, OK on July 23, 1956 and departed this life on August, 15, 2018 in Wichita Falls, TX at the age of 62 years and 23 days.

 The Morgans moved to Temple and Scott attended Temple Schools for 12 years graduating in 1974.  He married Marsha Newsom in August 6, 1977 in Temple and they have 2 children, Kimberly and Kristoffer.  Scott had worked as a carpenter for Les Hines Construction, Wayne Person and Halliburton.  After a few years with Halliburton he did carpentry once again with Wayne Person before going to work at Goodyear in 1989. He was employed there for the past 29 years. Through the years Scott also did farming and ranching.

 Scott had served on the Temple City Council. He loved OU Sooner Football and enjoyed watching NASCAR and westerns on TV. Carpentry, farming and ranching were joys for him, he also enjoyed visiting and hanging with the guys at Hop & Sack and visits to the lumber yard and Napa Joe’s. He loved spending time with the grandkids and family.

 Scott is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Marsha of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Matthew Miller of Guthrie; son, Kristoffer Morgan of Temple; daughter-in-law, Teresa Morgan of Corum; his 6 grandchildren, Kaley Cole, Kara and Kenzie Morgan and Kristen, Brendan and Jacob Miller; his siblings, David Morgan of Hawaii, Donna Gingrich of Houston, and brother-in-law, Gary Monroe of Lake Dallas; his niece Natalie and husband Chris Bleess and their son, Joshua; his aunts Leta Fyke of Amarillo, TX and Margaret Rupert of Chico, CA; other relatives and a host of friends.

 Did we mention he loved Sooner Football?

 Memorial Donations can be made to the Taylor Le Norman/McCasland Cancer Center, 2110 Duncan Regional Loop Road, Duncan, OK 73533 or the Temple Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 473, Temple, OK 73568.

Lou “Penny” Sheffield

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Lou “Penny” Sheffield, age 71 of Chester, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 in the Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.  Graveside services will be held Thursday, September 27th at 11:00 AM in the Morningside Cemetery.  Reverend David Clark will officiate.

Mrs. Sheffield was born on February 8, 1947 in Marlow, Oklahoma.  She was daughter of the late Paul William Pennypacker and Pearl Shipley Pennypacker.  She was a homemaker and of the Church of Christ faith.

Survivors include:  husband-Joe Sheffield of Chester, son-Joseph Bryant (Lisa) Sheffield of Yelm, Washington, daughter-Rhonda (Rob) Stull of Hawkinsville, brothers-Randell and Jimmy Pennypacker both of Duncan, Oklahoma and 3-grandchildren-Joseph Ryan Sheffield, Jacob Bradford Sheffield and Zack Stull.

The family may be contacted at the residence of Ida Sheffield, 113 Moccasin Slide, Pitts, Ga.

Frazier and Son Funeral Home in Rochelle is in charge of arrangements.

Please sign our online registry at www.fraziersonfuneralhome.com

Faye Etheridge

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Faye Etheridge, at the age of 75, went to be with her Lord on October 17, 2018. Faye was born June 2, 1943, in Terral, Oklahoma, to Ranzie Williams and Gertie Pink (Maness) Williams. She married Robert Wayne Etheridge on October 2, 1965, and together they had four children. Faye worked 24 years at Doug’s Peach Orchard in Terral, where she enjoyed many long-time friends and truly never met a stranger. She enjoyed spending time with her twin sister Maye Ward, shopping and doing a word find puzzles.

Faye was a long-time member of the First Assembly of God Church in Ryan, and most recently of the Faith Fellowship of Waurika. Faye was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Buster Williams, Steven Williams, Lloyd Williams and Jewell Williams and her sisters Billie Williams and Janice Owen.

She is survived by her twin sister Maye Ward of Waurika, her children Larry (Vicki) Etheridge, Stacy (Don) Dalton, Kenneth Etheridge and Kimberly (Curtis) Plant, all of Waurika, seven grandchildren, Kyle (Keri) Etheridge, Brett Etheridge, Travis Etheridge, Zach Dalton, Brandon Dalton, Lauren (Jason) Hobbs and Tyler Plant, and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at the First Assembly of God Church in Ryan, with Curtis Plant and Lynn Plant officiating. Interment will follow the Waurika Cemetery under the direction of Dudley Funeral Home of Waurika. Viewing was Thursday, October 18 and Friday, October 19, noon to 8 p.m. at Dudley Funeral Home, Waurika, with family receiving guests from 6 – 8 p.m. Friday.

Memorials: First Assembly of God Church in Ryan and Chisolm Trail Hospice.

Sam Glen Overstreet

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On October 22, 2018, we lost an incredible father and friend Sammy Glen Overstreet.  Sam was survived by his wife Judy Overstreet, his youngest son Trent Overstreet, brother Jimmy Overstreet, sister-in-law Donna Givens, brother in law Rob Givens, mother in law Betty Tindol, four grandchildren Brandon, Christine, Brady and Robert Overstreet, five nieces and nephew Rebecca, Christi, Julie, Joey and Jaclyn.  Sam was preceded in death by his son Jeffrey Overstreet, father Paul Overstreet, mother Frankie Overstreet and father-in-law Robert Tindol.  He lived his life fully always putting family and friends first above himself.  He was an amazing husband, father, and friend anyone could ever wish for.  Even though his battle with cancer, he never lost sight of his family and friends.  You could always see him supporting the community or lifting our spirits as he traveled through town stopping to listen and laugh within his hometown of Ryan.  He will be missed beyond belief and we were all blessed to have him bless our lives with his life.  The family welcomes anyone who wishes to attend the memorial service on Saturday, October 27th at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church at 1002 Washington St Ryan, OK 73565. Memorial arrangements have been provided by Don Grantham Funeral Home. Condolences can be left to the family at www.granthamfuneralhomes.com. 

C.E. “Gene” Sanders

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C.E. “Gene” Sanders, 81, Hastings, OK

Celebration of Life Memorial Service at Hastings Baptist Church, Saturday, June 16 at 10:00 a.m. with Ronnie Bohot officiating under the direction of Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home in Walters.

C.E. “Gene” Sanders Jr., also known as Bud, was born to Crate Eugene and Emma Frances (Patterson) Sanders on August 10, 1936 at Amarillo, TX and departed this life in Duncan, OK on June 8, 2018 at the age of 81 years, 9 months and 29 days.

Gene grew up in Westville, OK. At age 18 he moved to Glendale, CA, living with a cousin. There he met Mary Lou Ripley and they later married on February 14, 1956 at Glendale. They eventually made their way to Coolidge, AZ, where they lived until moving to Hastings, OK in 1972. Gene spent most of his life as a cross country trucker. He also worked at Pinal County Sheriff’s office, Arizona State Prison in Florence, was a dredge operator for TXI sand plant, and did farming and harvesting with Tiner Bohot and others through the years. He enjoyed fishing, mowing and his dogs. 

Gene was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Debbi Timms; his son-in-law, Jerry Busby; 4 sisters, Inez, Lois, Frankie and Vera; and his brother, Billy.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou, of the home; his daughter, Jimmie Busby of Waurika, OK; his son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Faith Sanders of Arcadia, OK; 7 grandchildren, Jeremy Sanders of Tulsa, Josh Sanders and Karissa Minson both of Oklahoma City, Preston Glasgow of Temple, Randi Berry of Waurika, Ryan Busby of Woodward and Camron Busby of Waurika; 17 great grandchildren; close friends Glenda and Harvey, other friends and relatives.

Victor Grimes

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Victor Grimes

August 6, 1923 – January 31, 2018

Age: 94

Victor Grimes, 94, of Temple, Texas, passed from this life January 31, 2018. He was born August 6, 1923, in Waurika, Oklahoma, to Amos and Ada (Jenkins) Grimes. He married June Derr on April 7, 1944, in Montgomery, Alabama. He finished high school in Waurika and then attended the University of Oklahoma to play basketball.

Victor served his country during World War II, in the Army Air Force/Corps 454th Bomb Group 15th Air Force. He was a B24 bomber pilot and was awarded the rank of First Lieutenant. He served in southern Italy, Germany, Arkansas, Maxwell Field Alabama, Lafayette, Louisiana, and Wichita Falls, Texas. He flew fifty-two missions and received the Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross. After leaving the military Victor worked in Waurika and then moved to Oklahoma City in 1965 to work for APCO Oil. He moved to Temple, Texas, in 1978 to work for Fuel Distributors. He was a Methodist. Victor was preceded in death by his wife June Bug, one daughter Mici Grimes Autin and son-in-law Gerald Wayne Autin, his parents, brothers Valda, Vernon and Vester Grimes and their spouses, and sisters Vida Doyle and Vada Johnson and their spouses, and one niece Karen Dale Roth. Survivors include: his daughter Vici Grimes of Stillwater, OK; grandson – Colin Autin and his wife Melissa of Oklahoma City, OK; great-grandchildren – Emma Reece Autin, Marley Gwendolyn Autin and Caroline Victoria Autin, all of Oklahoma City, OK; niece Jean Johnson of Wichita Falls, TX; great-nieces Kathleen Roth, Taylor Roth, Micayla Proctor and Rebecca Roth, all from Texas, nephew Don Grimes of Dallas, TX; and niece Janell Warren from Texas. Funeral services for Mr. Grimes will be at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at the Dudley Funeral Home Chapel in Waurika with Adam Brinson officiating. Burial will be in the Waurika Cemetery under the direction of Dudley Funeral Homes. Memorial contributions may be made to the Waurika First Methodist Church, 438 East D Ave., Waurika, OK 73573.

Thomas Jefferson Craft

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Thomas Jefferson Craft, of Corpus Christi TX passed away on September 22, 2018. He was born Dec.13, 1929 in Fleetwood Oklahoma. We have lost one of the wisest and kindest people that we’ve ever known.  He had quite a sense of humor, and was never above pulling someone’s leg to get them to smile and laugh.

 Tom graduated from Terral High School and went on to serve in the military as a Sergeant in the Korean War.  After the war, he returned to his beloved Oklahoma to attend Oklahoma State University and graduated in 1957 with a degree in agriculture.   

 Tom met his wife, Iris while attending Oklahoma State, and from there the adventures began.  In their early years, they lived in Oklahoma, Nebraska and Pennsylvania.  Later, they settled in Arizona and stayed there until retirement. While in Arizona, Tom worked for the Bureau of Land Management, and mapped almost the entire state for the government. 

He loved to garden, and could make anything grow, even with the most challenging of soil.  His Jalapeno Peppers were always something to contend with, not to mention the beautiful tomatoes that he would grow year round.   They finally moved to Bowie TX, where they spent many happy years together in retirement.

 Tom loved to golf in later years, and could outshoot his daughters and son on the course, which always gave them a big laugh.  He spent his spare time making jelly and jam out of the many fruits that were grown in his backyard. His peach and strawberry jam was something everyone looked forward to.  He was a 3rd Degree Mason with the Bowie Mason lodge and active in the Methodist Church.

 Tom was a devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather and will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

 He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters, brothers and his beloved wife Iris. He is survived by his three children; daughters Susan (John) Giesing, Amy Craft and son, Jeff Craft all of Corpus Christi TX, sister Helen Gunter of Terral Ok.  5 grandchildren Felicia Lasso, Alexandra Lasso, Jeremy Lasso, Declan Craft, Augustin Craft, and 2 great grandchildren, Bentley Lasso, Arisa Lasso, along with his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

 Visitation will be held at the Terral OK at the Terral Funeral Home on Thursday from 5pm – 7pm. Funeral services will be graveside at the Terral cemetery in Terral OK on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 10:00 am.

 Condolences may be sent to terralfh@pldi.net.

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