Obituaries

Ricky Lynn Richards was born June 4, 1957 in Madill, Oklahoma to Robert and Bessie Maness Richards. He passed from this life November 2, 2026 at his home in Lawton, Oklahoma. He worked odd Jobs and did ranch work.

He is survived by his brother, Don Richards and wife Toni and sisters, Thelma Keith and Pat Rallons.

Graveside service will be at 11:00AM on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Ryan Cemetery with Mark Kunkel officiating.

Joan Lovett was born on August 8, 1941, to Barney and Minnie Porterfield. One of 15 children, she grew up in Claypool, Oklahoma, and graduated from Ringling High School in 1959.

On August 27, 1962, in Wichita Falls, Texas, Joan married the love of her life, Ceburn Lovett. Together, they made their home in Burkburnett, Texas, before settling in Waurika, Oklahoma, in 1972, where they built a life and raised their three children.

Joan worked alongside Ceburn in their Culligan Water business b…

DeLeesa RaeAnn Lewis, 37, passed away on October 30, 2026.

Born at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, on March 28, 1989, to Monica Brooks and Patrick Lewis, DeLeesa had a bright, creative spirit. As a little girl she loved to draw and carried that love into adulthood. She was a remarkably smart and artistic woman who loved art, makeup, shopping and the quiet joy of finding hidden treasures at thrift stores. Above all, she was a mother who deeply loved her daughters. After completing her educatio…

Nathaniel Carl "Nat" Both, 91, entered eternal rest in the arms of his Savior on October 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of the family he cherished. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4:7)

Nat was born December 27, 1934, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Nathaniel and Cleo Both, and was raised in a family rooted in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The faith he received as a child stayed with him throughout his life. He attended Purdue …

Johnny Ray Berry, born on December 6, 1959, in Marlow, Oklahoma, passed away on October 15, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

Johnny was the son of Jack Berry and Imogene (Copeland) Berry who preceded him in death alongside several siblings. Johnny leaves behind his devoted wife, Kimberly Berry, with whom he shared 45 wonderful years of marriage. They married February 14,1981 in Waurika. He is also survived by children Josh Berry and wife Randi and Nolan Berry and wife Cassie and grandchildren,…

Billie Uvonne Pilgreen Armstrong passed away October 10, 2026 at the Meridian Nursing Home, at the age of 94. Bille was born in Waurka, Oklahaoma on December 30, 1932 to W.J Pilgreen and Lois Leola (Campbell). She was preceded in death by her parents WJ and Leola Pilgreen, her husband of 40 years Sam Armstrong, Her brothers Spencer Pilgreen, Jerry Pilgreen, Terry Pilgreen, and sisters Patsy Dale Pilgreen, and Wilda Sanders.

She is survived by her sons, David Armstrong and wife Brenda, son Bob…