Obituaries

Florence Price Youree was born April 19, 1933 in Duncan, Oklahoma to Lena Marley and John Henry Price. She passed from this life on Friday, January 3, 2025 at her home in Addington at the age of 91. She was a graduate of Addington High School. She and Dale Ray Youree were married February 18, 1950 in Wichita Falls, Texas. He preceded her in death on January 27, 2022. An integral part of the history of the Women's Professional Rodeo Association and the Barrel Futurities of America, she was also …

Virginia Lee Mora was born May 16, 1941 to Ruby Phelps and William Scott Dean. She passed from this life on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in Duncan, Oklahoma, at the age of 83. She and Ruben Mora were married in Abilene, Texas on June 27, 1960. She spent her adult life raising her children in various states, and countries, due to their military lifestyle. She later worked as a certified medical technician, as well as was a homemaker. Virginia was unique, from her fancy nails to her straightforward …

Charlie Ben Barrett II was born November 3, 1938 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Edna Bess (Coppick) and Charlie Ben Barrett. He passed from this life Friday, December 27, 2024 at his home in Ryan at the age of 87. Butch was a 1956 graduate of Ryan High School. He was a farmer and rancher for many years. Butch and Connie Montgomery were married January 25, 1963 in Marietta, Oklahoma and to this union were born two children Charlie Ben III (Chuck) and Kelly. Butch later married Lily Alvarado on March 12, …

Henry William Lara, Sr. was born August 8, 1942 in Lacrosse, Wisconsin to Julia (Pintz) and Chico Lara. He passed from this life December 5, 2024 at his home in Waurika, Oklahoma at the age 82. Henry served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He was a police officer and Missouri State Trooper. He also was a forensic photographer. He was owner and operator of residential care facilities and downtown Car sales and car wash. He was a member of the Optimist club in Excelsior Springs, Misso…

Darrell Lynn Beaver was born February 24, 1945 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Ozema (Burris) and Herschel Beaver. He passed from this life November 29, 2024 in Wichita Falls, Texas at the age of 79. He graduated from Waurika High School in 1963. He and Carolyn Morgan were married April 23, 1965 in Waurika, Oklahoma. They purchased and lived on the Morgan home place at Terapin Ridge. Darrell served his country in VietNam in the United States Navy Fighting SeeBees. Darrell worked for Halliburton for 12 ye…

James L. Whitecotton was born May 30, 1943 in Waurika, Oklahomato Fannie (Byrd) and Levert Whitecotton. He passed from this life Thursday, November 28, 2024 in Wichita Falls, Texas at the age of 81. He graduated from Waurika High School. He and Glenda Geraldine Emerson were married January 20, 1962 in Wichita Falls, Texas. She preceded him in death December 23, 2008. He owned and operated Whitecotton Paint and Drywall for many years. He was a founder of the Hastings Fire Department and previous …