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Michael Glenn Palmer

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Michael Glenn Palmer

March 1, 1966 – May 2, 2018

Age: 52

Michael Glenn Palmer of Waurika, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday May 2, 2018, from a terrible accident. Mike lived most of his life in Pampa, Texas, before moving to Oklahoma. Mike was born March 1, 1966, in Pampa, Texas, to Richard and Betty Palmer.

Both parents are deceased. Mike’s brother, Ricky Palmer passed away a few years ago.

Mike is survived by: his wife Lisa Follis of Waurika, OK; two daughters – Diana and her husband Dustin Carr of Liberal, KS, and Sissy and her husband Randy Lucas of Woodward, OK; three – Melissa and her husband Larry McClure of Edmond, OK, Samantha McPhearson, and Bonnie Albers, both of Pampa, TX; two uncles – Don Roy Palmer and his wife Libby of Columbia, SC, and Bill Roy and his wife Janice of Pampa,TX; six grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial Services were held at 2:00 PM, May 5, 2018, at the Dudley Funeral Home Chapel in Waurika, Oklahoma, under the direction of Dudley Funeral Home. A final interment will take place around Memorial Day, May 28, 2018, in Miami, Texas. Times will be published later. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to your favorite charity or church.

Tommy Cale Richardson

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January 21, 1953 – June 28, 2018

Age: 65

Tommy Cale Richardson, 65, of Waurika, Oklahoma, passed from this life June 28, 2018. He was born January 21, 1953, in Comanche, Oklahoma, to Kendrick Junior and Margaret (Peterson) Richardson. He was a farmer. He was a ham radio afficionado, spending hours at his radio. He had his general license and was a member of the ham radio club. He loved to fish and hike and play with his dog.

He is survived by his parents Kendrick Junior and Margaret Richardson of Waurika, OK, his brother Jeffrey Richardson of Medicine Park, OK, a niece Ashley and her husband Andy Moen of Waurika, OK, and two great nieces Alexia and Jasmine.

Graveside services were held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at the Waurika Cemetery with Bro. Mike Bates officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Dudley Funeral Home of Waurika.

Annie Rose (Perry) Peel

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Annie Rose (Perry) Peel

June 20, 1938 – April 20, 2018

Age: 79

Annie Rose (Perry) Peel, 79 of Waurika Oklahoma passed away April 20, 2018 after prolonged illnesses. 

Annie was born June 20, 1938 in Fleetwood Oklahoma to John and Nadine Perry. 

She went to school in Irving Oklahoma and later graduated from Ryan High School. 

Through her years she worked at numerous places. She served as Commissioner for Waurika Housing Authority. She was a Superintendent for Wharton Assembly of God Church in Wharton Texas. She received her Missionary Certificate at Saint Joseph Indian School in Mexico. She was a Dormitory Supervisor at Wharton County Junior College. 

Her passion through her years were cooking, baking, and entertaining! She loved to travel! She loved sewing and crocheting!

Annie was preceded in death by her late Husband Clyde Earl Peel. Also her Parents John and Nadine Perry. As well as her two Brothers James Earl Perry and Jimmy Perry. 

Left to cherish her memory is her Sister Bettie Perry Armstrong of Troup Texas. Her Brother John Perry of Wharton Texas. Her Brother Arthur Perry of Petrolia Texas. Her Sister Flossie Perry James of Lindale Texas. Her Sister Gaylene Perry of Waurika Oklahoma. Her Sister Debbie Perry Shoefstall of Custer City Oklahoma.

Annie has numerous Cousins, Nieces and Nephews, as well as Great Nieces and Great Nephews. 

Annie was loved by so many and she will be forever missed!

Annie was indeed a great sister, aunt and friend!

A Memorial Service for Annie will be held at 3:00PM Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Ryan Assembly of God Church in Ryan Oklahoma.

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.

Jerry Glen Ball

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Jerry Glen Ball

September 10, 1952 – November 21, 2022

Age: 70

Jerry Glen Ball, age 70, a resident of Wichita Falls, TX passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022.  A memorial service was held on Wednesday, November 30th at 1:00 p.m. at the Ryan Cemetery, under the direction of Dudley Funeral Home.

 Jerry was born September 10, 1952 in Ryan, OK to Lois D. and Roberta (Cleveland) Ball.  After his graduation he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include his two children: Jerry Glen Ball, and Sandra Ball, both of Germany;  two brothers: David Charles Ball and wife Bonnie, Nocona, TX, and Dorman Ray Ball, Thomas, OK; five sisters: Shirley Jean Oschner and husband Robert, Denver, CO, Margaret June Bonhom, Bowie, TX, Sandra May Belew and husband Harold, Decatur, TX, Brenda Harless, Azle, TX, and Norma Fay Walker and husband Steve, Dallas, TX; three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Clovon Denise Brubaker

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Clovon Denise Brubaker

June 12, 1935 – February 8, 2018

Age: 82

 Clovon Denise Brubaker, a lifelong resident of Terral, passed away Thursday morning, February 8, 2018 at United Regional Hospital in Wichita Falls, TX.  She was 82 years old.  A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 10th at 1:00 p.m. at the Terral Assembly of God Church.  Interment at Terral Cemetery.

Clovon was born June 12, 1935 in Terral, to Winford L. and Verdie “Martin” Duncan.

Survivors include 1 sister, Kay Duncan Klintworth, and husband Fred, Charleston, SC; three brothers: Clindl Duncan, Houston, TX, Clinton Duncan and wife Bertha, Terral, OK, and Tommy Duncan and wifeDebbie, Terral, OK; and many other relatives and friends.

Clovon was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ricky Brubaker, and two sons: Joe Brubaker and Steven Mark Brubaker. Online condolences may be sent to terralfh@pldi.net

John William Henderson

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November 16, 1947 – June 18, 2018

Age: 70

John was born to Herbert Guy Henderson & Sally Katherine Love in Waurika, OK. He proudly served his country in the Army during Vietnam. John owned Superior Concrete Construction for over 30 years. John was also a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and a great friend.  John was preceded in death by his parents & 2 brothers. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughters, Michelle Gray & fiancé Billy Gilmore; Vanessa Walker & husb. Jeff; Andrea Henderson; Jessica Henderson & fiancé June Williams; grandchildren, Zachary, Ayden, Brennan, Calen, & Jaidyn, great granddaughter, Norah & many extended family & friends. A visitation will be held at Vondel Smith Mortuary at South Lakes 4000 sw 119th st OKC, OK 73173.  Thurs. & Fri. 4-8pm with family greeting friends 6-8pm on Fri. Services to celebrate his life will be 1PM Sat June 23, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Newcaslte with burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery in Tuttle. Memorials may me made to: Veterans Corner PO BOX 722160 Norman, OK 73070. Please visit www.vondelsmithmortuary.com to leave condolences for the family.

David Eugene Sisson

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David Eugene Sisson

February 23, 1944 – February 21, 2018

Age: 73

David Eugene Sisson, 73, passed from this life February 21, 2018. He was born February 23, 1944, in Frederick, Oklahoma to Thomas “Pete” and Dora “Tine” (Keith) Sisson. He graduated high school in 1962, and enlisted in the United States Army. He served three years, going in as an EI and got out as a Specialist E4.

David worked for Lone Star Gas Company in Frederick from 1966 to 1991. He was transferred to Snyder, Oklahoma, and then to Waurika working as a manager from 1991 to 2004. He married Ava Jean Harnden in 1969. They had been married thirty-seven years when she passed away in 2004. They had one daughter – Marla Lovett, one granddaughter – Magen Dawn Lovett, and one great-granddaughter – Jaden Rain Talley. He was a member of the JCs, the Lions Club, the Waurika Chamber of Commerce, was a 20 year volunteer fireman and belonged to several industry communities. He lived in Waurika for forty-five years.

David was reunited with his high school sweetheart Sue Mathis. They were married in 2008. Sue has three children – Kim and her husband Chris McKittrick of Rhome, TX, Kristy Benton of Ft Worth, TX, and Terry Avery of Venus, TX. She has seven grandchildren – Stachia, Tyler, Erik, Weston, Brennon, Jake, and Josh, three gread-grandchildren – Lynlee, Gentry, and Haden, all of Ft. Worth.

Also surviving David were his bother Carlis Sisson and his wife Carolyn of Ft Worth, TX, and his sister Sharon Sisson of Duncan, OK. He also left many loving nieces and nephews.

David was preceded in death by his parents “Pete” and “Tine” Sisson, and his brother Royce “Stubby” Sisson.

Funeral services for David were at 1:30 PM, Saturday, February 24, 2018, at the First Baptist Church in Waurika, Oklahoma with Bruce Humphries officiating. Burial followed in the Frederick Memorial Gardens in Frederick, Oklahoma. Pallbearers were Kenneth Blevins, John Pewthers, Mike Williams, Greg Griffin, Ronnie Bohot, and Dan Brandon. Visitation was Friday at the Dudley Funeral Home Chapel in Waurika. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Wichita Falls or the First Baptist Church Funeral Dinner Fund.

Victor Grimes

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Victor Grimes

May 6, 1944 – January 26, 2018

Age: 73

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 were at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at the Dudley Funeral Home Chapel in Waurika with Adam Brinson officiating. Burial was 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.

Leslie Weldon Fuller

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Leslie Weldon Fuller

October 6, 1925 – April 21, 2018

Age: 92

Leslie Weldon Fuller, 92 of Ryan, OK, passed away from this life Saturday April 21, 2018 in Duncan, Ok.  He was born October 6, 1925 to A.R. (Jack) Fuller and Daisy (Cook) Fuller. He lived a long glorious life with lots of friends and family.  He met the love of his life, Evelyn (Peck) Fuller in 1946 and then married her on  June 15, 1947.  They moved all over Oklahoma and come to settle in Ryan in 1977.  He worked as a brick mason most of his life until he retired at age 82.  

Weldon was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn, both his parents, 4 sisters – Faye Martindale, Inez Brink, Margie Smith, and Billie Johnson; 3 brothers – Raymond Fuller, Darrel (Wig) Fuller, and Harrel Fuller, and a Great Grandson Leslie Smith.  

Survivors include 2 daughters – Patricia Cox and Janet Castillo; 3 Granddaughters – Cydney Metz, Allison (Carr) Bergad, and Tiphanie ( Smith) Allen; 1 grandson – Chris Dreier; 5 Great-granddaughters – Ryan Metz, Abigail Dreier, Makala Woodard, Jordan Woodard, and Aspyn Allen; 2 great-grandsons – Rowdy Allen and Bennett Bergad; 2 sisters – Lou Long and Jo Uland; 1 brother -Charlie Fuller, and lots of nieces and nephews.  

He will be missed by many and was loved by many more.

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