Obituaries

Lloyd Dale Whitsett was born January 17, 1960 in Nocona, Texas to Edra Boyd and Ruby Inez (Sparks) Whitsett. He passed from this life Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Wichita Falls, Texas at the age of 65. He and Connie Faye Fox were married July 26, 1990 in Ryan, Oklahoma. He worked at the Comanche Livestock Commission for over 20 years, the Feed store in Ryan, and for Halliburton tempering Metals, working in coated paint, and in the warehouse. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and being outdoors. He loved…

Allen Eugene "Buddy" Goodin was born August 23, 1943 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Kizzie Almeda (Roberson) and Gene Goodin. He passed from this life Friday, May 16, 2025 in Duncan, Oklahoma at the age of 81.

He worked as a supervisor for Halliburton for over 40 years. He and Jerrie Louise Wood were married May 14, 1971 in Duncan, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death May 14, 2009. He married Sandy Sanchez Leal June 17, 2015 in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was a member of Addington Baptist Church. He wa…

Reverend David Leroy Gordon II, a beloved husband, father, brother, and pastor, passed away peacefully on May 6th at the age of 69.

Born to Doris Selfridge and David Gordon, on January 1st in Ardmore, the doctor had to be pulled out of church for the delivery. David was born into a family that eventually grew to have 12 cousins which they named themselves "The Dirty Dozen" The cousins while scattered across many states remain close to this day. David graduated from Plainview High School in …

Charlotte Ann Avens was born September 29, 1945 in Waurika, Oklahoma to Hilda (Burton) and Sam Brown. She passed from this life Friday, May 2, 2025 at her home in Ryan at the age of 79. She was a caregiver and worked for home health for many years. Her favorite things to do were collecting photos, keeping a pretty yard, dancing, and most of all taking care of the elderly. She also did volunteer work for the Assembly of God Church in Waurika. She and Clifford Avens were married December 25, 2006 …

Ruby Lou Wilkerson was born August 18, 1938 in Comanche, Oklahoma to Margie M. (Wilson) and Jack Berry. She passed from this life on Monday, April 28, 2025 in Wichita Falls, Texas at the age of 86. She and Albert were married April 11, 1958 in Waurika, Oklahoma. She worked farming, as a homemaker, and babysat almost every child in Waurika. She loved to iron for people but her main love was caring for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She chased them…

Esther Elaine Scott was born on April 24, 1946, in West Grove, Pennsylvania to Robert and Novella Scott. Elaine passed from this life on April 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was a long-time resident of Waurika and served on the Waurika school board for several years. Elaine attended college after her children graduated from high school earning both a bachelor's degree and a law degree from the University of Oklahoma. In later years, she lived in Healdton and Ringling where she mainta…