Obituaries

Glenda Kay (Kendrick) Countiss, 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Wichita Falls, TX, on June 20, 2025.

Glenda was born on July 27, 1943, in Duncan, OK, to G.L. and Reeble (Bridges) Kendrick. She grew up on the family farm in Hastings, OK. She attended school in Hastings until the high school closed and began attending Waurika Public Schools her sophomore year. She was a 1961 graduate of Waurika High School.

Glenda married Sam Countiss on July 7, 1967, in Waurika, where they raised …

Sherry Ann Riddles a cherished mother, grandmother/great grandmother (Meme), and devoted woman of faith, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Monday, June 9, 2025, in Mansfield, TX surrounded by her family. Her life was a testament to love, resilience, and unwavering faith, leaving behind a legacy that will forever inspire those who knew her.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 15th, at the Ryan Oklahoma cemetery. Reverend Gary Roberts will be officiating. Services are…

Cara Dianne Chitwood was born November 30, 1983 in Duncan, Oklahoma to LaCrecia June Muncrief and Wendell Alan Chitwood. She was received by her eternal savior Friday, June 6, 2025 at the age of 41.She was a 2001 graduate of Waurika High School. She worked in retail sales. Her true love was caring for animals both big and small. She was a busybody who loved to work in the yard and also attending and watching sporting events. She was a sports enthusiast. She loved reading her Bible and attending …

Kimberly Gayle Ritter was born March 4, 1956 in Wayne, Michigan to Bonnie Lou (Raleigh) and Jerry William Vickers. She passed from this life May 29, 2025 at OU Medical Center at the age of 69. She continued to help others as she saved 3 lives in her passing. She was a head start teacher for 28 years. She enjoyed baking shopping, playing canasta with her friends, and spending time with her grandkids. Kim was a member of Horizons and Inspirations in Duncan and she was a Baptist.

She was precede…

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…