Obituaries

Michael Gene Brown (Mike) was born on May 26, 1954, in Waurika, Oklahoma, to Charlene (Snider) and Homer Brown. He passed from this life on Friday, March 14, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 70. He graduated from Waurika High School in 1972 and later earned a bachelor's degree from Cameron University. On February 1, 1980, he married Denise, and to this union, two children were born: Tyler and Sarah. Mike was a dedicated history teacher and basketball coach. Over the years, he also coache…

Maria Luisa Gomez Rangel was born September 2, 1951 in Juan Aldama Zac, Mexico to Antonio Rangel and Juana (Rios). She passed from this life January 27, 2025 at her home in Waurika surrounded by family and friends at the age of 73. She and Fliliberto Gomez Hernandez were married October 1, 1966 in Juan Aldama Zac, Mexico. She was a homemaker and mother of 12. She was a Catholic. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed hosting traditional cultural events fo…

Carolyn Cathey Howard was born November 27, 1941 in Ryan, Oklahoma to Douglas John and Mary Esteline (Bouldin) Cathey. She passed from this life Tuesday, January 21, 2025 in Duncan, Oklahoma at the age of 83. She attended Central State and graduated from Cameron University with a bachelors degree in education. She married Richard Howard February 1, 1963 in Ryan, Oklahoma. He Preceded her in death in 1985. She worked for Halliburton for several years. She became a teacher and taught at Ryan Publi…

Daryl Randy Kaatz was born July 25, 1959 in Libertyville, Illinois to Lorraine (Nelson) and Ruben Kaatz. He passed from this life Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at his home in Comanche, Oklahoma at the age of 65. He was a self employed carpenter and painter. He and Terry Purifoy were married and to this union were born two daughters Alisha and Kristie.
He was a member of UPC of Duncan. He loved his family and his church.

He is survived by his wife Terry of the home, daughters - Alisha Haynes and …

Frances Oleta Houchins was born November 4, 1932 in Montague, Texas to Grace (Echols) and Pat Johnston. She passed from this life Monday, January 20, 2025 in Duncan, Oklahoma at the age of 92. Frances and Jervis "Jerry" Houchins were married June 10, 1950 in Montague, Texas. He preceded her in death August 10, 2019. She worked at the Waurika Public School in various positions including head start and the lunch room. She was a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great gr…

Nawassa Kay Wilcoxson, affectionately known as "Whoppy," was born on August 4, 1961, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Bonnie and Curt Bilyeu. After a life of love and laughter, she passed away on January 17, 2025, in Terral, OK, and is now likely debating the angels in heaven, leaving her mark just as she did on Earth.

Nawassa married her soulmate, Bub, and spent 34 years building a life full of love, passion, and just the right amount of chaos. Together, they raised three daughters--Sarah, Josey, …