Obituaries

William "Doug" Shultz passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026 at his home in Waurika, OK. He was born in Guthrie, OK to James and Edna(Cross) Shultz on September 22, 1936. Doug served his country in the U.S. Navy. Doug and his wife, Donna, who was his Number 1, and he loved and adored, preceded him in death, they owned and operated the Waurika Quick Mart for over 20 yrs.

Doug is survived by one son-Gregg Sees of Waurika; one daughter-Glenda Palin of New Braunsfel, Tx; three grandchildren--Saschele…

Carol Faye Jamison was born April 1, 1947 in Ryan, Oklahoma to Melvin and Vera (Hughes) England. She passed from this life Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the age of 79. While growing up she acted as a second mother to her younger siblings. She worked for Hagar Slacks for many years. She was also a very talented artist. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sons, David Melvin Jamison and Christopher Loyd Jamison, her sibling; Chuck, Gerald, Don, Ray, Wayne, Eloy, and Jane.

She is survived…

Funeral for Phyllis Bennett Norfleet, age 82, will be at College Heights Baptist Church in Chickasha, OK on May 1, at 1:00 P.M. with Dr. Bryan Haynes officiating. Visitation will be May 1, 12:00 until service time. Phyllis passed from this life April 20, 2026 at home in Chickasha, Ok. Burial will be in the Waurika Cemetery, Waurika, OK under the direction of Dudley Funeral Home.

Phyllis Jo Bennett was born July 22, 1943 in Waurika, OK to Obed and Ethel "Fulton" Bennett. Phyllis graduated fr…

Homer Lee Varnell, age 98, a longtime Stephens County resident, passed away at his home, east of Comanche, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Carol Sue Turner, a longtime resident of this area, peacefully passed away on Saturday evening, April 11, 2026 at Duncan Regional Hospital. She was 81 years old. A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 17th at 11:00 a.m. at the Pavilion at Fairlawn Cemetery, with Jeff Rather officiating, under the direction of Comanche Funeral Home. Viewing will be Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Carol was born October 13, 1944 in Lawton, OK to Jessie B. Adams and Willie Mae (Hornbeck) Adams. She and…

Edward Burton Keith was born April 24, 1943 in Tishomingo, Oklahoma to William David and Addie Bell (Wellman) Keith. He passed from this life Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at his home in Waurika, Oklahoma. He and Thelma Richards Keith were married March 3, 1978 in Comanche, Oklahoma. Ed grew up in Byers, Texas and moved to Waurika in 1978. He was a Volunteer firefighter. He also served as Chief of the Waurika Volunteer Fire Department and was very involved with the Waurika Rattlesnake Hunt. He was th…