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Ardis LaRae (Cipperley) Jensen age 84 of Iowa Park, TX passed on Saturday, December 25, 2021 peacefully in her home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be Friday December 31, 2021 at 11:30am at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wichita Falls, TX with a family visitation Thu. December 30, 2021 from 6-8pm at Dutton Funeral in Iowa Park. Arrangements will be under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home. Ardis was born on July 25, 1937 in Cherokee County Iowa to the late Glen and Wilma (Fogleman) Cipperley. Her joy in life was children. She worked as a childcare provider in the early years then worked at the Tom Burnett Memorial Library in Iowa Park for many years, also volunteering in...

Ruby Grace Anderson, age 66, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away October 13, 2021; peacefully, comfortably, and surrounded by her family in Wichita Falls, Texas. Ruby served in the United States Air Force until retirement. As a very fit and active lover of nature, Ruby could always be found outside; hiking, biking or just basking in the sun rays during a walk. She loved flowers, traveling, and was an avid reader. But above all, she was an eternal optimist that spread her positive vibes wherever she went and to whomever she encountered. Ruby is survived by her two daughters, four grandchildren, and seven siblings. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Hospice of Wichita Falls,...

Ruby Grace Anderson, age 66, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away October 13, 2021; peacefully, comfortably, and surrounded by her family in Wichita Falls, Texas. Ruby served in the United States Air Force until retirement. As a very fit and active lover of nature, Ruby could always be found outside; hiking, biking or just basking in the sun rays during a walk. She loved flowers, traveling, and was an avid reader. But above all, she was an eternal optimist that spread her positive vibes wherever she went and to whomever she encountered. Ruby is survived by her two daughters, four grandchildren, and seven siblings. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Hospice of Wichita Falls,...

Mrs. Anne Strome, of Burkburnett, Texas, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 in Mineral Wells, Texas. Services will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the First Christian Church in Burkburnett, Texas with the Reverend Christina Haworth officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery in Iowa Park, Texas, under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home in Iowa Park. Mrs. Strome was born May 15, 1935 in Iowa Park, Texas, to the late Lloyd D. Lowe and Betty L. (Flippen) Lowe. She was a graduate of Iowa Park High School. She attended Midwestern University on a music/percussion scholarship and was a member of the Midwestern Band, which was at that time the official band of the...

Shirley Marie (Brott) Rains, 85, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Lakeview Church of God with Pastor Daniel Robertson officiating. Graveside services will follow at Highland Cemetery under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home in Iowa Park, Texas. Shirley was born May 23, 1935 in Lusk, Wyoming to Harry and Viola (Auer) Brott. She married the love of her life, Herman Rains, on October 8, 1953 in Iowa Park. Shirley was a business woman who owned and worked in several businesses including The Famous Department Store, Shirley's Flowers, and Shirley Rains Real Estate. She was a 30 year...

Anna Doris Houtchens, 88, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in Carrollton, Texas. A visitation will be held from 9 AM to 10 AM on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Gainesville Bible Church in Gainesville, Texas with funeral services beginning at 10 AM with Pastor Mark Wascom and Rev. Joe Knox officiating. Graveside services will follow at 2 PM Saturday at Electra Memorial Park in Electra, Texas under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home in Iowa Park, Texas. Anna was born November 21, 1931 in Vernon, Texas to Obid Corley and Mary Belle (Matthews) White. She married to Douglas Houtchens on December 23, 1950. Anna began keeping books from home for the family oil business and any other...

Joseph Frank Petz, Sr., 84, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Wichita Falls, Texas. Graveside services will follow at Highland Cemetery in Iowa Park, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6-7 PM in the chapel at Dutton Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 with a Rosary following at 7 PM. Joseph was born July 20, 1936 in Ellenwood, Kansas to Lawrence and Lucile (Schelfaunt) Petz. He married Rebecca Glover on July 25, 1971 in Amarillo, Texas. Joseph was a barber and later worked as a Stillman for Phillips Petroleum where retired after 22 years of...

Mary Frances (Reaves) Farris, 98, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 in Longview, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, July 2, 2020 in the chapel at Dutton Funeral Home with Pastor Jeffrey Pehl, First United Methodist Church, officiating. Graveside services will follow at Highland Cemetery under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home. Mary was born February 28, 1922 in Valley View, Texas to Swan and Ruth (Belote) Reaves. She graduated with a Bachelor of Education with a minor in English degree from Texas Tech University. Mary married J.C. Farris on November 3, 1946, he preceded her in death on March 28, 1998. She was a lifelong Methodist and a member of the First...

Sue Maness passed away on June 15, 2019 in Wichita Falls, Texas at the age of 70. "Straight out of Compton": Sue was born to Donald Jerry and Dorothy Jean (Rippee) Ferguson on May 16, 1949 in Compton, California. She graduated from high school in Plains, Kansas and later received her Associate Degree in Business Administration. She worked in a Kansas bra factory making bras the "size of her head", owned an in-home day care so she could "breastfeed anytime she wanted" (or should we say "stay home with her infant daughter, Lori"), and then began her career as a librarian for the Scott City Public Library. Upon relocating to Texas in 1986, Sue quickly found her home at the City of Iowa...

Graveside celebration of life for Margaret Evelyn Cowden, age 100, is at 11:00 AM, on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Highland Cemetery in Iowa Park, Texas, with Pastor Glen Pearce of the First Baptist Church officiating. Burial is under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home. Margaret was born June 13, 1919, in Hopkins County, near Dyke, Texas. She moved to Iowa Park as a small child with her parents, Everett and Ruby Sewell. Everett was the long-time owner of Sewell Barber Shop in Iowa Park. Margaret and her family were members of the First Baptist Church where Ruby taught children's Sunday school for many years. Margaret graduated from Iowa Park High School, then graduated from North Texas State...

Perry Lee Green, 67, entered the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 27, 2018 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, December 29, 2018 in the chapel at Dutton Funeral Home in Iowa Park, Texas with Rev. Duffy Terry officiating. Graveside services will follow in the mausoleum at Hampton Vaughan Crestview Memorial Park in Wichita Falls. Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Friday, December 28, 2018 at Dutton Funeral Home. Perry was born June 28, 1951 in Iowa Park to Pat and Zella (Roberts) Green. He grew up in Iowa Park and graduated in 1969 from Iowa Park High School. Perry married the love of his life, Sandra Gambill, and they...

Brian Edward Dowell passed away at the age of 56 on Friday November 16th, 2018 in Wichita Falls, Texas. He was a graduate of Iowa Park High School. Brian spent many years as a truck driver. One of his favorite pastimes was dove hunting. His K-9 niece Tobie brought him extreme joy when she visited. Everyone who knew Brian will truly miss his storytelling. Brian is survived by his mother Billie, Sister Teresa (Jim) Mannion of Wichita Falls, TX Brother Don L. (Deborah) of Keller, TX Sister Dee (John) Matthews of Bonne Terre, MO. Also left to cherish his memory are his nieces and nephews. Brian's father Don E. Dowell (who passed away in 1998) was there to welcome him home. ...

Delbert William Todd, 84, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Friday, September 21, 2018 at First United Methodist Church of Iowa Park with Rev. Jeffrey Pehl, Pastor, officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Hopewell Cemetery near Winnsboro, Texas. Services are under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home in Iowa Park, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the funeral home. Delbert was born June 3, 1934 in Delta County, Texas to James Erasmus and Maurice (Williams) Todd. He graduated from Iowa Park High School in 1952. Delbert...

Brian Eugene Beard, 55, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 in Ingleside, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 10 AM on Friday, August 24, 2018 at Highland Cemetery in Iowa Park, Texas under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home in Iowa Park. Brian was born February 8, 1963 to the Reverend Billy Gene Beard and Mary Magdelene (Pelham) Beard. He worked as a Police Officer for the Iowa Park, Taft, Texas and Pinehurst, Idaho Police Departments and retired from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice after working over 20 years as a Correctional Officer. Brian is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Brenda Sue Talbert; Nephew, Zachary William Beard; and numerous aunts and...

Donald Ray "Don" Vanbebber, 77, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at Faith Baptist Church of Iowa Park, Texas with Pastor Tim Franks officiating. Graveside services will follow at the Archer City Cemetery under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home of Iowa Park. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Wednesday from 9-10 AM at the church. Don was born January 12, 1941 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Donnie Andrew and Willie Maxine (Cochran) Vanbebber. Don worked for Estes Chemical Company for 37 years and also owned his own landscaping business. He was an avid sportsman who loved golfing, deer...