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Mary Nell Meaders, 85, of Burkburnett passed away on November 4, 2024. She will be missed by many friends and family. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 14 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Burkburnett. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16 at the Friendship Church of the Nazarene in Stuart, Oklahoma with the Rev. Bill Liggett officiating. Interment will follow at Pryor cemetery in Stuart. Mary Nell was born in 1939, a year that Hollywood released "The Wizard of Oz", the New York Yankees won the World Series, and on April 7, in the small community of Ashland, Oklahoma Jim and Hazel Lenox welcomed a new baby girl. Mary Nell...

Wanda Frances Phipps was born on May 31, 1944 and passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on October 1, 2024 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Wanda was a loving wife and mother. She later became a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) who dedicated her time to caring for others, a calling she fulfilled with compassion and diligence. Wanda was a devout member of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church where she participated actively in the community and found great solace and fellowship. Her faith and the community she found in her church were central to her life. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Ross Phipps Jr. "Bill"; her dear brother, Paul "Butch" Nickel; and her parents,...

Wanda Frances Phipps was born on May 31, 1944 and passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on October 1, 2024 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Wanda was a loving wife and mother. She later became a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) who dedicated her time to caring for others, a calling she fulfilled with compassion and diligence. Wanda was a devout member of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church where she participated actively in the community and found great solace and fellowship. Her faith and the community she found in her church were central to her life. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Ross Phipps Jr. "Bill"; her dear brother, Paul "Butch" Nickel; and her parents,...

Betty Jo (McClendon) Dunn 94, of Wichita Falls passed away on August 5, 2024. She was the daughter of John Riley McClendon and Esther Mae (McGavock) McClendon and was born on November 11, 1929 in South Plains, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Aubrey L. Dunn, Sr, her sister Ruby Jewell Smith, and her brother Cline M. McClendon. She is survived by her brother Jimmy Ray McClendon. Betty Jo and Aubrey raised their family of three children: Aubrey L. Dunn Jr. and his wife Robin, Kelly O. Dunn and his wife Debbie, and Jeree Stambaugh and her husband Jeff; at the Dunn's Cider Mill Farm in High Rolls Mountain Park, New Mexico. Betty Jo was affectionately known as...

David Haught, 91, of Iowa Park passed away Saturday April 13, 2024 while in the Hospice Center of Wichita Falls surrounded by his beloved family singing his favorite gospel song as he passed. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Owens and Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2024 at Owens and Brumley Funeral Home with Mr. Charlie Thomason officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Highland Cemetery in Iowa Park. David was born on May 16, 1932 in Drumright, Oklahoma to the late Guy and Beula (Burton) Haught. He attended FCHS in Illinois and moved his Sr year to Burnt...

Dennis J. "The Duke" Heinert, 80, of Wichita Falls passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The family will receive friends from 3 until 5 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Owens and Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls. Rite of Interment will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 8, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery with Deacon David Bindel, officiant. Dennis was born on February 16, ,1944 in Bismarck, North Dakota to the late Albert and Elizabeth (Schmidt) Heinert. Dennis was a loving and kind soul, who was as honest as the day is long. He enjoyed family gatherings, and dancing. His passion was westerns, especially anything with John Wayne. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters...

Judy Marie (Hodge) Flory, 77, a longtime resident of Burkburnett passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 10:30 AM in the chapel of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home of Burkburnett with Rev. Joe Coombes officiating. Committal will be at 2:00 PM in Elbert Community Cemetery (Texas). The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Monday evening at the funeral home. Mrs. Flory was born November 16, 1946 to George Franklin Hodge and Florene (Johnson) Hodge in Springfield, MO. She moved to Graham, TX area in 1950. She graduated from high school in 1965 and later attended Midwestern State University where she graduated with a...

Shelia Rogers Poole, 81, of Wichita Falls made a graceful exit, surrounded by her family. on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Today and forever, she will be flying with the angels, and maybe Elvis. She leaves behind her husband and absolute rock of 59 years, James; her son, Scott and wife, Amanda from Brownwood; her daughter, Mary Lindsey Gabriel and husband, Tim of Amarillo; six grandsons, Jackson and Parker Poole, James Ellis, Grady and Josh Gabriel, and Kaden Bessent; her brother, Billy Rogers and wife, Peggy, and their children, Jennifer Grigsby and Sean; brothers-in-law, Jerry and Paul Wayne Poole; sisters-in-law, Nelva Moss and Alfa House; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and countless...

Ronald James Hogue, 85, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 at Hospice of Wichita Falls. Ron was born July 22, 1938 in Saegertown, PA to James Huston and Virginia Garldine (Burkhart) Hogue. Ron often talked about the memories of the one room school house he attended for elementary school in Milledgeville, PA. He then attended and graduated from Cochranton High School, Cochranton, PA IN 1956. He attended Wayland Baptist College in Wichita Falls, After graduating high school, Ron proudly served in the Army Reserves and was on active duty at Ft. Knox, KY and Ft, Meade, MD until December 1956. He was honorably discharged from the Reserves in 1962. In 1957, Ron began his employment at...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband, brother, father, and friend, James Montgomery Arlington, who passed away at home in Burkburnett on Thursday morning, October 12, 2023. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Owens and Brumley Funeral Home in Burkburnett. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at First Christian Church in Burkburnett with Rev. Christina Haworth Officiating. Graveside services with Military honors will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Lawton, Oklahoma. James was born in San Antonio Texas in 1947, but spent his childhood in Lawton ,Oklahoma with...

Dorcas Lidecker, 82, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 27, 2023 surrounded by her family. A Celebration of her life will be at 3 pm, Friday September 8, 2023 in the chapel of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls with Pastor Eddie Coast of Trinity Baptist Church, Lawton, officiating. The family suggests that memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.owensandbrumley.com

Sandra Elder, 84, of Burkburnett, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 24, 2023. The family received friends between 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Owens & Brumley Funeral Home, 1101 Sheppard Road in Burkburnett. Sandy was born on December 28, 1938 in Cumberland, Maryland to the late Charles W. Huff and Beulah Price Huff of Cumberland. One of her greatest joys was her granddaughter, Sibyl. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother and four sisters. Sandy is survived by Robert B. Elder, her husband of 66 years; her daughter, Teresa Elder Villarreal; and granddaughter, Sibyl Deckard, both of San Antonio, Texas; along with numerous nieces and nephews, and...

William Luda Dart, 85, of Wichita Falls passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. A full military service will be held at a later date at Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Bill was born on July 31, 1937 to the late Hillis and Vera (Moore) Dart in Fort Smith, Arkansas. After graduating high school, he met Donna Carnell at church and the couple married on December 23, 1959 in Arkansas. Later, Bill proudly served in the United States Army. While serving in the military, he served three tours in Vietnam as a medic and while on a tour in Germany, he delivered a baby in the middle of a snow storm. After returning to the United States he served as a cook and prepared many meals...

Michael "Mike" Ray Hodge, 84, of Wichita Falls, passed peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in the Chapel of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls with Pastor John Riggs officiating. Mike was born on February 12, 1939 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Moxie and Della (Morrison) Hodge. He grew up a Boy Scout and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a scoutmaster for several troops for many years. He later served in the Army National Guard, and went on to receive his Bachelors' degree from East Texas State College. He taught school in Hopkins County Texas and was in sales for Lee/VF Corporation until he found his...

Lilias Margaret Vass Stockard Watson, 83, of Wichita Falls, Texas passed away on March 8, 2023. An inurnment service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on July 21, 2023 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lakeland, Florida. Margaret was born on February 10, 1940 to the late Hubert White and Margaret (Vass) Stockard in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 1947, the family moved to Lakeland, Florida. Margaret graduated from Lakeland High School with the honor of Valedictorian in 1958. Later, she furthered her education at Florida Southern College and graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1962. Margaret married Samuel Edgar Watson Jr. and the couple spent 47 years together. She taught elementary school, was a homemaker, and...

Donald Ray Gee, 87, went to be with his heavenly father on Friday, January 27, 2023. He is survived by Jill Bernathy Gee, his beloved wife of 32 years; and four children, Donna (Bill) Hovencamp of Huntsville, AL, Cindy (Terry) Todd of Chattanooga, TN, Larry (Mary) Gee of Waco, TX, and Mark (Jeannie) Gee of Des Moines, IA. He leaves behind nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Don was born in Kilgore, Texas on August 18, 1935 to Opal Marie West Gee and C.D. Gee. He moved to Burkburnett, Texas in the fourth grade and was known throughout his time in school as a scholar and star athlete, excelling in football, basketball and track, and graduating as salutatorian of his class....

Kathleen Jean "Kathy" Yoder (age 79) left this earthly life and entered her Heavenly Home on December 29, 2022 after a 6 months illness. She was with her husband, Tom at home at the time of her death. Kathy was born on April 5, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to Raymond King Moran and Jean Ihrig Moran. Shortly after her birth her father was called to active duty as America prepared for WWII. Ray served as an instructor in the Army Tank Corps.at Fort Hood, TX. Kathy and her mother moved to Gatesville, TX to be near her father where they remained until after the war. The family then return to Kent Ohio where her father resumed his teaching position at Kent State University. Kathy attended schools...

Phillip Roger Larson, 87, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2022 in the chapel of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Burkburnett with Rev. Don Pellikan, officiating. Interment will follow at Burkburnett Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Burkburnett. Phillip was born on December 20, 1934 to Roosevelt and Leona Wiltze Larson. He served our country proudly in the United States Air Force for 23 years achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. During this time, he served 3 tours to Viet Nam and was awarded the Silver Star. Phillip was a lifetime member of the VFW where he served as...

Rita Joan Williams, age 92 passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 in Wichita Falls, TX. Joan's funeral service will be at 11a.m. Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls, and officiated by Mr. Rod Payne of First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls. Interment will follow at a later date at Yates Center Cemetery, in Yates Center, Kansas. Joan was born on July 2, 1930 in Nottinghill, Missouri to the late Albert Irlee Gaulding and Verda Ruth (Daniels) Gaulding. Joan married Richard Williams in 1951 and they had 2 boys, Kent and Kyle. Joan was a devoted wife and spent her entire life nurturing, taking care of and supporting her beloved sons. Joan worked hard...

Ret. MSgT. U.S.A.F., Michael Joseph Remily, 80, of Wichita Falls, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022. A vigil service will be held at 6:00 p.m. followed by a family visitation until 8 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2022 at Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Burkburnett. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2022 at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Rev. Jonathan Demma, celebrant. Rite of Committal will follow at Burkburnett Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Burkburnett. A son of the late Orville and Ann (Morris) Remily, Michael was born on October 19, 1941 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He served our country proudly...

Louise Ann (Miller) Richardson passed away June 29,2022. Burial will be at Seaside Memorial Park in Corpus Christi, Texas July 6, 2022 at 10 a.m. Louise was born October 20, 1935 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Frank and Vaulta Miller. She married Jerry Richardson in 1965 and lived in Corpus Christi, Texas for 49 years before returning to Wichita Falls in 2014. Louise was a member of the extension department of Southside Baptist Church in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son David Lee Richardson, and her sister Betty Kalski. Louise is survived by her niece and nephew, a great-nephew, and two great-great nephews. She loved God, cats and...