DUDLEY FUNERAL HOME Waurika

Barbara Johnston was born December 12, 1939 in Waurika, Oklahoma to Otis and Velma (Jones) Clark. She passed from this life Saturday, June 10, 2023 in Wichita Falls at the age of 83. Barbara was a 1959 graduate of Waurika High School. She and Bill J. Johnston were married October 31, 1959 in Byers, Texas. To this union was born 4 daughters -Suzie, Karen, LeaAnn, and Karla. She loved to cook and bake but mostly enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. They were her pride and joy. She was a member of the Waurika church of Christ and also taught Sunday School. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bill, son- in-law Steve Bradford, sister Bobbie Kittrell, and...

Helen Lucille Hoffman Morgan. Jan. 20, 1930 - Dec. 10, 2022. Helen Lucille Hoffman Morgan passed from this life into heaven on Dec. 10, 2022. Helen was born in Winnsboro, Texas on January 20, 1930 to James Frank and Maebell (Fairris) Hoffman. She graduated from Irving Schools in 1948. (Irving, Oklahoma) She and Glen Dale Morgan were united in marriage on October 14, 1948 in Wichita Falls, Texas. He preceded her in death January 31, 2001. She was a force of a woman with a plethora of skills: in chronological order, she was a cook for the Irving School, a farmer's wife & mother, a church secretary for College Heights Baptist Church in Chickasha, a bookkeeper and automotive parts manager...

Katy Lou Robinson was born August 19, 1931 in Waurika, Oklahoma to Lafyette and Fannie Mae (Hopson) Robinson. She passed from this life Friday, November 11, 2022 at the age of 91. She leaves behind her children Kathy Deaton, Brenda Robinson, Dennis Robinson and wife Debbie and Gary Robinson and wife Pat. She is also survived by many grand children and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 sons Earl Robinson, Robbie Robinson, and Kenneth Robinson, 5 brothers, 4 sisters, 2 granddaughters - Holly Nicole McDonald and Joyce Diane Robinson, and grandson Robbie Lynn Robinson. She had a tremendous love for all her family. Her church was her life. She looked forward to the pastor and...

Morris Horatio (Rash) Barrett, III, age 85 of Ryan, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 in Wichita Falls, TX. Rash was born June 22, 1937 in Ryan, Oklahoma, the youngest child and only son of Morris Horatio "Rash" Barrett, Jr. and Louvenia Hastings "Oolucha" Faulkner. He lived his entire life in Ryan and attended school there, graduating with the Class of 1955. Rash was raised on Red Creek East of Ryan, and began his education at Opie School. Even though the school was only a little bit NW of his home, he had a hard time getting there some days, as he was side tracked by the creek and his many adventures there. He later attended Ryan Schools where he was quarterback of the...

Opal Diane Burden was born March 16, 1944 in Ryan, Oklahoma to Lexie and Opal (Jones) Burden. She passed from this life Sunday, August 28, 2022 in Wichita Falls, Texas at the age of 78. She and Charles Roberts were married July 2, 1966 . He preceded her in death in 2019. Diane graduated from Southeastern University and became a teacher. She taught 7th and 8th grade math for years. Although she never had children of her own, she considered every student she taught as her own. She and Charles loved to travel and they would take her niece and nephews with them at times. She was a Methodist. Diane was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles, and brother Pete Burden. She is...

Ruby Jo Parker was born to Juanita and "Red" Couch on Feb 8th, 1947 in Wichita Falls, Texas. She passed from this life July 5, 2022 at the age of 75. She graduated from Hirschi High School and later attended Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Tx. She enjoyed a 37 year career with the United States Postal Service, in Wichita Falls, Tx. She married Roy Parker October 14, 1965 in Wichita Falls, Texas. They were married for 57 years, and together they raised five children, Rhonda Davis, Ronnie Parker, Robin Durham, Becky Parker, and Roger Parker. She was a member of the Boys and Girls club and was named girl of the year where she earned a trip to meet President Johnson. Ruby had a...

Sandra "Sandy" Lee Roche was born April 2, 1944 in Galveston, Texas to Dolly Beth (Nelson) and Thomas James Roche. She passed from this life Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the age of 77. Sandy graduated from Galena Park High School in 1962, Sam Houston State University in 1965, and from Texas A&M University in 1968 with her Masters in Education. Sandy and Patrick Hardy Dudley were married November 5, 1965 in Houston, Texas. Sandy and Pat resided in Wichita Falls most of their married life until Pat retired from Midwestern State and they moved to Waurika to be closer to PJ in 2002. She taught school in Houston upon graduation and worked for Region 9 Education Service Center in Wichita...

Cal Glen Major was born January 12, 1944 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Fern (Weatherly) and Glen John Major. He passed from this life Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Oklahoma Heart Hospital at the age of 77. Cal graduated from Ryan High School in 1962. He attended Southeastern University for one and a half years before attending Oklahoma University and graduating with a degree in business and education. Cal was also a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity while at OU. He and Dana Chambers were married on January 28, 1967 in Ryan, Oklahoma. He ranched with his father from a very young age and lived and ranched in Ryan his entire life. Cal served on various boards and committees including director...

Kenneth Edward Skelton - Waurika, OK Kenneth Edward Skelton, age 93, a resident of Waurika, OK passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Wichita Falls, TX. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 29th at 1:00 p.m. at the Waurika First Baptist Church, with Bro. Bruce Humphries officiating. Interment will follow at Waurika Cemetery, under the direction of Dudley Funeral Home in Waurika. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Waurika First Baptist Church Building Fund. P.O. Box 356, Waurika,OK. 73573 Kenneth was born December 6, 1927 in Borger, Texas to Henry and Ruth (Medley) Skelton. At age 15 he joined the US Navy, and was a veteran of World War II. He told...

Joanie Carroll was born March 19, 1958 in Wilson, Oklahoma to Bobbie Gene and Shirley Ann Romines Carroll. She passed from this life Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Joanie graduated from Terral High School and then went on to further her education becoming an RN. She worked for numerous places but loved working in the home health field. She was a lifelong Terral Resident and attended the Terral First Baptist Church where she was baptized. She enjoyed working outdoors and also enjoyed cooking, baking, and canning. She was prededed in death by her parents and 2 sisters - Pamela Timberlake and Paula Tallon. She is survived by her son Chris Veal and his wife Becky...

Dr. Cassie Lee Duffer Burleson was born Oct 13, 1954 in Ada, OK. She departed this life January 7, 2021 in Wichita Falls, TX. She was buried in the Parks Cemetery, Stephens Co, OK. under the direction of Dudley Funeral Home, Waurika, OK. Due to COVID a memorial service will be held at a later date. Cassie graduated from high school in Ada Ok. She then received a bachelor's degree from East Central University in Ada before attending Veterinary School at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK April 1984 she open Animal Medical Clinic in Burkburnett, TX. She lived to work and loved her profession. She look forward to going to work each day helping the clients and their animal. She was...

Jack Dean Riddles 09.26.1935 - 10.20.2020 Jack Dean Riddles entered the pearly gates on Tuesday night, October 20th, at his home in Mansfield, TX surrounded by his loving family. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 25th, at the Ryan Oklahoma cemetery under the direction of Dudley Funeral Home in Ryan. Reverend Gary Roberts will be officiating. Visitation will be at Dudley Funeral Home in Ryan from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday. Jack was born September 26, 1935 in Ryan, Oklahoma to William Ashley Riddles and Ella McGregor Riddles. They preceded him in death in March 1982 and March 1994. Jack's sister, Alta Fay Riddles Pierce, also preceded him in Death in October...

Iris Jane (Sheer) Benton, 71, of Ryan, Oklahoma, passed from this life October 15, 2020, in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was born October 22, 1948, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Henry and Iris Dean (Phillips) Scheer. She married Ronnye Benton July 23, 1968, in Waurika, Oklahoma. She worked several years at Peoples Bank in Ryan and First Bank and Trust in Waurika. She retired from NRCS and was a homemaker at the time of her passing. She attended the Methodist Church and the Baptist Church. She was a good cook and enjoyed yard work and keeping up her flowerbeds. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Iris Dean Scheer. Survivors include: her husband Ronnye, of the home; her...

Patrick H. Dudley, PhD, Associate Professor Emeritus at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, passed into the loving arms of his Savior January 25, 2020. He was born March 17, 1935, in Zavalla, Texas, to James Fuller and Gladys (Mott) Dudley. He graduated from Colmesneil High School, Sam Houston State University and Texas A&M University. He married Sandra Lee Roche November 5, 1965, in Houston, Texas. He was a dedicated teacher and is fondly remembered by a myriad of students and colleagues. He began teaching right out of college at Evadale School in East Texas. He taught for a while at Sam Houston State Teachers College in Huntsville where he met Sandy, his wife of...

Elmer Ray Reynolds, 83, of Ryan, Oklahoma, went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 11, 2019. He was born October 2, 1936, in Wirt, Oklahoma, to Homer Elmer and Era Estelle (Tally) Reynolds. He married Deborah (Coons) Northrip Reynolds at the Ryan Assembly of God Church on June 15, 2013. He retired as a machinist for Wichita Clutch. He loved his family and was a well-known prankster. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Ryan. He loved his family and the Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Rayonna Longley, his brothers J.W. Reynolds and Monty Royce Reynolds, Sr. and his sisters Wanda Bilyeu and Vera Mae Buggan. Survivors include: his wife...

William (Bill) Milton Roberson, 82, of Ryan, Oklahoma, passed from this life September 22, 2019. He was born April 21, 1937, in Montague County, Texas, to Roscoe and Martha Jayne (Watts) Roberson. He was married to Debbie Roberson. He was a rancher and retired from his career in insurance sales. He was valedictorian of his class at Union Valley High School. He played in a band called Rockin' Shadows in his early 20's. He loved playing music and was the pianist at Irving Baptist Church. He enjoyed ranching and was a fan of Ryan and OU football. He always had a smile on his face, and never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his parents Roscoe and Martha Jayne Roberson, his...

Sheryl Ann McDonald, 63, of Ryan, Oklahoma was born July 18, 1956, to Mahlon Harper "Cotton" and Robin Ludine (Davis) Mcdonald. She passed from this life August 5, 2019, at the Comanche County Memorial Hospital. She was a graduate of Waurika High School and the Midwestern State University Dental Hygiene Program. She was a licensed practical nurse in Waurika, Oklahoma. She was a dental hygienist in Duncan, Oklahoma, for many years until her retirement. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Waurika. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include: her siblings Karen and her husband Don Johnson of Ardmore, OK, and Ricky McDonald and his wife Vickie of Waurika,...