Obituaries

Kyle Robert Durham was born May 23, 1989 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Robin Rachelle Parker and Howie Jeff Durham. He passed from this life due to pneumonia complications, Friday, October 24, 2025 in Wichita Falls, Texas at the age of 36.

Kyle was a Waurika High School graduate and continued his education at Vernon Regional Jr. College, and Midwestern State University. He worked with his uncle John at Skipworth plumbing for several years, and spent time working on the pipeline too.

He was th…

Harold Ray Martin was born on Sept. 17, 1943 to Ray and Alice "Murrell" Martin in Ryan, Oklahoma. He passed from this life on Oct. 23, 2025 at the age of 82 in Duncan, Oklahoma.
On July 6, 2025, Harold gave his life to Christ and was born again in baptism. He will be deeply missed by his loved ones, but they are rejoicing knowing he's with our Lord and no longer in pain.

Harold's home and life was in Terral, Oklahoma. He graduated from Terral High School in 1961. He married his loving wi…

Joni Collins, 61, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025. Born on November 11, 1963, in Abilene, Texas, to Norma Land and Max Land, Joni lived a life of strength, faith, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.

Growing up in the rugged beauty of Alaska, Joni developed a resilient and independent spirit that defined her character. She was a devoted Christian and her deep faith provided guidance and comfort throughout her life.

Joni served with commitment and integrity at t…

Sherenda Lucille Helloms was born October 25, 1995 in Duncan, Oklahoma to Gerald Templeman and Kathryn Louise Helloms. She passed from this life October 4, 2025 at the age of 29. She was a graduate of Ryan High School. She enjoyed her job cleaning for various places.

She is survived by her mother Kathy Helloms, her grandmother Martha "Mott" Helloms, brother - Mack, uncles - Elmer and James Helloms and their wives, and numerous cousins friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her …

Emilyn Rowden Harris was born December 14, 1950 in Wills Point, Texas to Dennis and Lois (Blassingame) Rowden. She passed from this life October 3, 2025 at her home at the age of 74. She was in computer sales working for various companies including Newark and Hallmark Electronics. She and James Dowden Harris, Jr. were married in November 1991. He preceded her in death November 25, 2024. Emilyn was a member of the Eastern Star. She was a Methodist. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, and scuba divi…

Rozena Jean "Jeannie" (Taylor) Roberts,72, of Waurika, Oklahoma passed from this life October 2, 2025. She was born March 11, 1953, in Waurika, Oklahoma to L.B. and Katie (Huffman) Taylor. Larry and Jeannie Taylor Roberts were married May 29, 1970, in Waurika Oklahoma. She and Larry owned and operated the Eagle's Nest Cafe in Waurika. She worked as a Bank Teller at First Farmers National Bank, from May 16, 1988, to December 29, 2023. She was a member of the Waurika First Baptist Church. She e…