Obituaries

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…

Ricky Lee Medlinger, 81, of Hastings, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his wife, family, and dogs.

Born on February 24, 1945, in Wichita Falls, Texas, Ricky was the son of Frances George Medlinger and Faye Loreen Cummins. He married Anna Lee (Clingman) on August 7, 1971 in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Ricky was a quiet and steadfast man, strong-willed and firm in his convictions. He lived by a strong and unwavering moral compass, and his guidance, wi…

Nancy Kay Williams Torrez was born September 19, 1953 in Sugden, Oklahoma to Willard and Gladys (Bussey) Williams. She passed from this life Friday, September 25, 2026 at Duncan Regional Hospital at the age of 73.
She and Frank Torrez were married December 10, 1977 in Henrietta, Texas. He preceded her in death on January 26, 2020.
She was a caregiver for most of her adult life working in private care, for Ryan and Waurika Nursing Homes, and Jefferson County Hospital. She loved to sew, craft, a…

Phillip Kyle Ledbetter passed peacefully in Grapevine, Texas on September 6, 2026 after an extended illness. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 11th at 10:00 a.m. at the pavilion at Fairlawn Cemetery , north of Comanche, with Pastor Randy Southerland officiating, under the direction of Comanche Funeral Home.

Phil was born January 31, 1958 to parents Hugh Alexander Jr and Doris Ledbetter. He was a graduate of John Marshall High School in Oklahoma City. He loved music, especial…

Margie Faye Adair was born March 7, 1939 in Waurika, Oklahoma to Eula (Fullen) and Gardener Brantley. She passed from this life Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Meridian Nursing Home at the age of 87. She and Harlan Adair were married June 19, 1954. He preceded her in death on May 19, 2019.
Margie worked as a nursing assistant for many years at the Ryan Nursing Home, Westbrook Nursing Home, and Jefferson County Hospital. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Waurika.

She is survived …

Kay Riggle, of Comanche, was born December 13, 1942, in Comanche, OKlahoma to Otto Berry and Faye Pearl (Garrett) Seida. She passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the age of 83. A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 24th at 10:00 a.m. at Patterson Avenue Baptist Church, with Bro. Kelly Pollock officiating. Interment will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery, under the direction of Comanche Funeral Home. The family will be receiving friends on Sunday afternoon, August 23rd from 2:00-5:0…