Obituaries

Eldon James "EJ" Proctor, Jr. was born May 28, 1934 in Waurika, Oklahoma to Hazel Pauline (Turner) and Eldon James Proctor, Sr. EJ passed from this life on April 7, 2025 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Mr. Proctor was a 1952 graduate of Waurika Public Schools. He attended Cameron University. He worked for Halliburton until he joined the United States Navy in 1955 where He served his country for 2 years. He worked for the Wichita Falls Police Department from 1958-1966. He also worked at Wichita Nation…

Tam Tho Glattfelder was born June 6, 1940 in Saigon, Vietnam. She passed from this life Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at her home in Waurika. She married Robert Demar Glattfelder February 8, 1968 in Vietnam. Robert preceded her in death July 22, 2018. She was a homemaker and loved quilting, knitting, cooking, fishing, and gardening. She also loved to watch westerns and going to the drug store for cherry limeades and visiting with the girls. She made homemade egg rolls and loved to sell them around town…

Winnie Jean Fox Davis, 91 of Ryan Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born on January 11, 1934 in the small community of Last Chance Oklahoma.
She was the oldest of four children born to Marvin and Lucille Fox. She attended Mason school and was active in 4H as well as a standout basketball player. Her childhood was full of many wonderful memories with family and friends.
After high school graduation, she worked for OC&E before completing her nur…

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…