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Kurt Schaefer - November 26, 1935 - April 17, 2022

Departed: 04/17/2022 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: Kurt Friedrich Schaefer was born Nov. 26, 1935 in a small town close to Chicago. His sister Elizabeth was born about 1939. They had a good family life with his dad’s brothers often over on Sunday afternoon to play pinochle and snack. He attended high school in Elmhurst, IL graduating in 1954.

Because a school friend had relatives in the Oklahoma panhandle, he came with him to Beaver county and then to PAMC, taking biology and chemistry and graduating in 1958. Here he met and married Earlene Hendricks of Beaver. They had three children Anne (1957), Lisa (1958) and Eric (1960). He and Earlene both continued their schooling. He got a PhD in biology and came to teach at PAMC, Goodwell, OK in 1965.

At PAMC (OPSU), he enjoyed doing varied courses, especially his entomology as he identified Texas county insects. During most of this time Kurt had kept his body in very good shape with jogging, often doing several miles both morning and evening. Kurt and Earlene divorced. He later married Judith Schaefer and moved to Texhoma, OK. Retiring from OPSU in 1999, he then taught web design at local schools and did web pages for the town. He continued his walking exercise, often picking up roadside trash as he went and taking the recyclables to Dumas, TX.

Kurt’s health deteriorated in 2016 and he made frequent trips to Amarillo for cancer treatment. He seemed to recover from this but was often tired. He died very unexpectedly on Sunday April 17, 2022 at the age of 86.

His services will be 2:00 P.M at the Texhoma Church of Christ, April 25, 2022, with Ron Eggleston officiating.

Obituary written by Mrs. Judith Schaefer.

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Louise Evans - October 10, 1931 - April 11, 2022

Departed: 04/11/2022 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: Louise Dotson Evans, 90, lifelong Texhoma, TX resident passed away Monday, April 11, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.  The daughter of Panhandle Pioneers, Henry Nicholas Shaw Dotson and Mary Matilda (McCormick), Wilma Louise Dotson was born on October 10, 1931 on the family homestead outside of Texhoma.  She graduated from Texhoma High School with the Class of 1948.  Louise was united in marriage to Bob Donald Evans on June 29, 1948 in Clayton, NM.  Louise and Bob made their home in the Texhoma area and she actively helped him in their farm and ranch operations.  Louise was an active member of the Texhoma United Methodist Church and she served in various church leadership capacities over the years, including the United Methodist Women’s group.  She was also a 70-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Red Hat Society.  Louise’s greatest passion in life was her role as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved watching her children and grandchildren participate in their activities. Whether it was basketball, speech and debate tournaments, cheerleading, wrestling matches, high school football, or watching her grandsons’ football games at both the collegiate level and with the National Football League, she was a source of constant support.  She was also an avid traveler both internationally and domestically, having achieved her goal of visiting all 50 U.S. states and over 16 different international countries in her lifetime. Louise is preceded in death by her parents, Shaw and Mary (McCormick) Dotson; her husband, Bob Donald Evans; a son, William  (Bill) Evans; a granddaughter, Misty (Evans) Inman; three brothers, James Isaac Dotson, Robert Gordon Dotson and Gene Dotson; and seven of her eight sisters, Vera Galliard, Ona Fleming, Audrey Dodd, Bernice Whaley Potts, Billie Ellis, Reba Freeman, and Capitola Brunk. Survivors include two children, Linda Kay (Evans) Scott and husband, Mike, of Texhoma, OK; Don Evans and wife, Connie, of Lubbock, TX; a sister, LaNelle Pearson of Balko, OK.  She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Angie (Evans) Gildea and husband Russ Mahan of Houston, TX; Micah Scott of Castle Rock, CO; Lynn Scott and wife Mindi of Dumas, TX; Shawn Evans and wife Leigh of Austin, TX; Wesley Scott and wife Crystal of Pottsboro, TX; Aaron Evans and wife Trudy of Levelland, TX; and Nick Evans and wife Lacey of Bedford, TX.  In addition, she is survived by 16 great-grandchildren. The family will gather for visitation on Friday evening, April 22nd from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Henson-Novak Funeral Home in Texhoma. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday afternoon, April 23rd at 2:00 pm at the Texhoma United Methodist Church with Rev. David Jenkins officiating.  Internment will follow at the Texhoma Cemetery. The Evans family suggests that memorials be given to the Texhoma Cemetery Fund or the charity of the donor’s choice.

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Ronald Thompson - April 18, 1944 - February 12, 2022

Departed: 02/12/2022 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: Ronald Thompson, 77-year-old Texhoma resident, passed away Friday, February 12, 2022, at his residence.

Ronald Eck Thompson was born April 18, 1944, in Ft. Benning, Georgia to Walter J. and Othell (Bomar) Thompson. He attended Crowley County High School in Ordway Colorado graduating with the class of 1963.

During his working career Ron worked as a sample tester in the lab of Rocky Ford Sugar factory in Rocky Ford, Colorado. He also worked at Rocky Ford Auto Parts. He moved to Texhoma in 1980 and began his career as a custom cutter. They would harvest from South Texas to Montana retiring in 2003. He continued to haul feed and grain to area feed yards after retirement.

On February 6, 1971, Ron was united in marriage to Debbie Darby in Rocky Ford, Colorado.

He enjoyed many hobbies like dirt track racing and restoring old vehicles. At the time of his passing, he was in the process of restoring the El Camino that he and Debbie had their first date in.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, one sister: Marla Thompson, one brother-in-law: Larry Karle.

Surviving Ron is his wife Debbie of the home, one son Roy of Heritage Community in Guymon, two sisters: Luinda Karles of Sugar City, Colorado and Naleta Fentress of Texhoma, Oklahoma. Ron is also survived by many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 till 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Henson-Novak Funeral Directors Chapel in Texhoma, Texas.

Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 25, 2022 at Henson-Novak Funeral Directors Chapel in Texhoma, Texas.

Memorial donations may be made in Rons name at their charity of choice and may be accepted at Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, p.o. box 1306, Guymon, Oklahoma 73942.

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Jay Partin - March 01, 1973 - January 23, 2022

Departed: 01/23/2022 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: Jay Partin, 48 years of age, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 in Texhoma, Oklahoma. Services are pending as of this time and will be announced by Henson-Novak Funeral Directors. Friends and family may sign the online guest book or leave an condolence at www.hensonnovak.com.

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Bob Bailey - April 04, 1950 - January 19, 2022

Departed: 01/19/2022 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: Bob Bailey, 71-year-old Texhoma, Oklahoma resident passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas.

Robert “Bob” Bailey was born April 4, 1950, in Cleveland, Tennessee to John Halk and Irene (McSpadden) Bailey.

On July 3, 1968, Bob married Henrietta (Retta) Curtiss in Clayton, New Mexico. This union was blessed with four children, John, Lori, Autumn, and April.

Bob enjoyed fishing, gardening, and building model cars. He loved classic cars, the San Francisco 49rs and the Oklahoma Sooners. He loved spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Bob worked as a farmer and mechanic during his working career.

He was preceded in death by his parents John and Irene Bailey, wife Retta in 2014 and three brothers and four sisters.

Left to carry on his legacy are one son: John Bailey and wife Nina of Maysville, Oklahoma, three daughters: Lori Dodgion and husband Rick of Woodward, Oklahoma, Autumn McKay and husband Robert of Guymon, Oklahoma and April Bailey and husband Tim Robinson of Thornton, Colorado, thirteen grandchildren: Cade, Cale and Ryker Bailey, Shade and wife Mckenzie Donohoe, Charrissa and husband Merritt Vaughn, Bailey Pierce, Tim and wife Cara, Becky and husband Kyle Caudell, Larrissa Bailey, Curtiss Robinson, Hannah, Hayden and Hunter McKay, three great- grandchildren: Emma Dodgion, Eli Dodgion and Greyson Caudell. Bob is also survived by many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00p.m. Friday January 28, 2022, at Henson-Novak Funeral Chapel in Texhoma, Texas.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday January 29, 2022, at Henson-Novak Funeral Chapel in Texhoma, Texas.

Interment will follow in the Texhoma Cemetery.

Friends and Family may sign the online guest book or leave a condolence at www.hensonnovak.com.

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Charlene Cornelsen - April 07, 1931 - January 12, 2022

Departed: 01/12/2022 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: Charlene Cornelsen, 90-year-old Texhoma, Oklahoma resident passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Memorial Hospital of Texas County.

Charlene LaVera Shubert was born on April 7, 1931, in Guymon, Oklahoma to F.C. and Velma (Norris) Shubert. She attended Texhoma Public Schools graduating with the class of 1949. She attended Wright Business School after high school for one year.

On September 17, 1950, Charlene was united in marriage to Paul William “Corny” Cornelsen. This union was blessed with three sons: Gary, Rex, and Bruce.

Charlene owned and worked at the local Field Insurance Agency and Texhoma Tag Agency.

She loved the piano and gospel hymns.

She was very involved in the Texhoma community and was a faithful member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Texhoma, Oklahoma belonging to the LWML. At one time Charlene was on the hospital board, member of the Red Hats, President of the Texhoma Chamber of Commerce and Citizen of the Year in 1993. She was involved in Al-Anon and AA support group.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Paul in 1987, and one sister Nadine Huddleston in 2020. Left to carry on her legacy are her three sons: Gary Cornelsen and wife Debra of Amarillo, Texas, Rex Cornelsen and wife Lori of Norman, Oklahoma and Bruce Cornelsen and wife Vicki of Texhoma, Oklahoma

Gary and Debra’s children and grandchildren: son Justin and wife Kimberly Cornelsen, their children Kade, Kinley and Kennedy Cornelsen, son Ryan and wife Jamie Cornelsen, their children Kaylee, Cooper and Cambree Cornelsen.

Rex and Lori’s children and grandchildren: son Trevor and wife Ashley Cornelsen, their children Guinevere and Asher Cornelsen, daughter Quincee and husband Aaron Dossey, their children, Rhett, and Eloise Dossey.

Bruce and Vicki’s children and grandchildren: daughter Stephanie Eads, her children Parker and Zach Eads, son Brad Cornelsen and wife Jaimi, their children, Wyatt and Wynn Cornelsen, son Jarrod and wife Emily Doan, their children Darian and husband Josh Bowling, Jordyn Ball, Ethan Doan, Drew Doan, Tyler Ball and Jaxsyn Ball, son Brandon Doan and his child Alexis Kearney. Service Details

Visitation will take place 10:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 17, 2022, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Texhoma.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 17, 2022, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Texhoma, Oklahoma with Pastor Tom House officiating. Interment will follow at Texhoma City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made out in Charlene’s name to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church or Charity of choice c/o Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, p.o. box 1306 Guymon, Oklahoma 73942.

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Margie Martin - August 20, 1918 - January 11, 2022

Departed: 01/11/2022 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: Margie Marie (Jennings) Martin, 103, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

Margie was born on Tuesday, August 20, 1918, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to her parents; Ruth and Joe Jennings. Margie and her three sisters lived with their mother, who was a school teacher in Texhoma, Oklahoma and with her grandparents who owned a bakery.  They all lived in a house that was built by her grandfather.  When the girls reached high school age, Margies mother moved them to Eads, Colorado where Margie met a young college student named Calvin from Lamar, Colorado.

A year later on February 6, 1942, Margie and Calvin Martin were united in marriage. The young couple moved to California, then back to Denver where Calvin became a Rural Route Mail Carrier. They adopted two children: daughter; Debbie and son; Dean.  They bought a 4-room home in the Golden, Colorado area. Calvin, being a skilled carpenter, built the home into a 10-room palace. While Calvin expanded their home, Margie worked as a post mistress in an old mining town called Heritage Square in Golden.

In 1973 Margie and Calvin retired and moved to Texhoma, Oklahoma, where Margie’s mother was still living. They bought the house she was raised in, that her grandfather built in 1922.  They lived there blissfully for 34 years until Calvin’s death on May 1, 2010.  Margie then moved in with her daughter Debbie.

Margie was a gifted painter and won many awards for her paintings, she was also an author, a cook, a seamstress who made parachutes in WWII, a gardener, a buyer for the men’s department at J.C. Penny and was also a campaign manager for Adlai Stevenson, but her greatest love was for the Lord.

Margie is preceded in death by her husband, mother, sisters, son and a grandson, Dustyn.

The ones that carry on Margie's legacy; daughter; Debbie and husband Mark Diller, grandson Eryn and his children; Bryen and Dakota, granddaughter Courtney and husband Horacio Quiroga and their children; Gilbert, Olivia and Kaylanie, grandson Dustyn's children; Taylor and Genisis, and her special niece and nephew; Rita and Dennis.

She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her, a star shines brighter in Heaven. Service Details

Graveside Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Texhoma Cemetery with Matt Maples officiating.

Friends and Family may sign the online guest book or leave an online condolence.

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Wallace "Wally" Bridwell - February 25, 1930 - December 07, 2021

Departed: 12/07/2021 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: Wallace Neal Bridwell, 91, lifelong Texhoma, Oklahoma resident, passed away Tuesday, December7, 2021 at Moore County Hospital in Dumas, Texas.

The son of Norman and Clarice (Fields) Bridwell, he was born on February 25, 1930, in Dalhart, Texas. Wally graduated from Texhoma High School with the class of 1947. He attended Panhandle Agricultural & Mechanical College in Goodwell, Oklahoma where he met his wife, Bonnie Tomlinson from Guymon, Oklahoma, and they were united in marriage in March 1950. Wally received a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Agriculture in May 1951.

Following graduation, Wally served two years in the US Army, stationed at Fort Smith, Arkansas. Following his service, he and Bonnie returned to join his parents on the family farm twelve miles south of Texhoma where he was raised. In June of 1956, they were blessed with a son, Devin. Wally pursued his passion of farming all his life. Bonnie preceded him in death in 2003. His greatest accomplishment was farming with his son Devin and wife Brenda who returned to the farm following their marriage in 1980 and watching his grandsons as the fourth generation on the farm. Wally was an avid gun collector and enjoyed hunting and trap shooting, winning the Texas State Champion, Class B Trap Shooter in 1965.

Wally was a long-time member of the First Christian Church of Texhoma. He served on the Rita Blanca Electric Board of Directors for 25 years with eight years as Chairman of the Board. The Texhoma Chamber of Commerce awarded him “Farmer of the Year “in 1995.

Wallace was preceded in death by an infant brother John Norman Bridwell, his parents Norman and Clarice, wife Bonnie and son Devin Bridwell.

Survivors include his daughter-in-law Brenda Bridwell of Texhoma, grandsons, Marshall Bridwell of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Austin Bridwell of Ft. Worth, Texas, and his sister Jacqueline Freeman of Texhoma.

Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church of Texhoma with Pastor Matt Maples officiating.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Texhoma Cemetery Fund c/o Tom Hackler, P.O. Box 10054, Texhoma, Texas 73960.

Friends and family may sign the online guest book or leave a condolence at www.hensonnovak.com.

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Connie Potter - April 15, 1948 - October 06, 2021

Departed: 10/06/2021 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: Connie Potter, 73-year-old Texhoma, Oklahoma resident passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at her residence.

Connie Jo Potter was born April 15, 1948 in Beaver, Oklahoma to Kenneth William and Maudelene Jewel (Thomason) Potter.  The family moved from Beaver, Oklahoma to Texhoma when Connie was nine years old.

Connie attended the Texhoma school system.

She had a deep love of knitting and crocheting. She made blankets for most of her family. She loved spending time with her family especially around the holidays.

Connie was employed at the sale barn in Texhoma where she made numerous friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory one sister; Roberta Occhuzzo and husband Tony of Jay, Oklahoma, one brother; Mickel Potter and wife Marlene of Guymon, Oklahoma, three nephews; Kevin Potter and wife Dorothy of Guymon, Kenneth Potter of Guymon and Jeff Potter and wife Darcy of Lorenz, Iowa, two nieces; Shirley O’Leary and husband Andy of  Southwest City, Missouri and Jessica Crawford and husband Bradley of Kansas City, Missouri, three great-Nephews; Logan potter, Ralph Potter and Anthony O’Leary, four great- nieces, Ellyson Potter, Destiny Potter, Shayla Brown and Faith Crawford. She is also survived by numerous friends.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 11, 2021, at The First Baptist Church in Texhoma. Interment will follow in the Texhoma Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church c/o Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, P.O. box 1306 Guymon, Oklahoma 73942.

Friends and family may sign the guest book or leave a condolence at www.hesnonnovak.com.

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Tom Eggleston - March 08, 1968 - September 12, 2021

Departed: 09/12/2021 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: Tom Eggleston, 53 year old Texhoma resident, passed away Sunday September 12th in Erick, OK at his sister’s residence after a short, courageous battle with Cancer.

Thomas Dean Eggleston was born on March 8th, 1968 in Guymon, Ok to Estel and Mary Nell Eggleston.  He attended school in Texhoma, Ok and graduated with the class of 1986.  Tom was very active in FFA where he achieved the American Farmer Degree. He also loved to play basketball and was on the Texhoma High School Team all four years.

Tom went on to college at OPSU and graduated with a degree in Agri-Business in 1992.  Tom was also on the OPSU Collegiate Livestock Judging Team while attending school there.

After college, Tom went and worked for his father, Estel, on their 4-H and FFA show pig farm in Texhoma.  They raised and sold show pigs in many states. They had many, many champions of which they were extremely proud. They attended many of these shows, supporting the young individuals who showed their pigs.

In 2006, Tom began working for Texas County Dist. # 3. At the beginning of Tom’s time there, he drove a truck for them, and in the last few years, he operated a motor grader for the county. Tom really enjoyed his time working for the County and associating with his fellow employees, some who became his best friends.

Tom was an avid sports enthusiast.  He knew about all sports and very seldom could you ask him a sports question that he could not answer.  Tom could and would talk sports with anyone, especially anything about the Dallas Cowboys and Oklahoma Sooners.  Tom was also an avid fisherman in which he enjoyed doing when together with any of his family.

Tom had a deep love for his family.  He was actively involved with all of his family, keeping in touch, and spending time with them whenever possible. Tom loved his son and grandkids very much. Tom was everybody's favorite uncle, as they could all talk to Uncle Tom, any time. Tom is survived by his three siblings, son & their families: -Ron Eggleston (spouse-Linda / Cooper & Clay) -Cindy James (spouse-Johnny / Justin, Cody & Nick)

-Tim Eggleston (spouse-Gaylynn / Clayton & Emily). -Jeffery Contreras (son)

Tom is preceded in death by his father & mother, Estel and Mary Nell Eggleston, and one niece, Jessica James.

Memorial funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Texhoma Church of Christ.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain States Children’s Home of Longmont, Colorado and may be accepted at Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, Oklahoma 73942.

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Barbara Pierce - March 28, 1959 - August 17, 2021

Departed: 08/17/2021 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, Barbara Ann Pierce, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 62.

Barbara was born on Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico to Margaret Catherine Holmes and Jesse Wilson Collins. She graduated from high school in Liberal, Kansas then married James (Jim) R. Pierce in 1977. They raised three children, James, Katie, and Dustin. She retired from Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas.

Barbara had the biggest heart and if you knew her you loved her and you were family to her. She loved her family and friends and would give them anything she could to make their lives better. She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, knitting, and crocheting.  She loved riding on the back of Jim’s motorcycle and relaxing together under the Texas sunsets. She never hesitated to show she cared while keeping you grounded.

Barbara is proceeded in death by her father, Jesse, and her mother, Margaret, father-in-law, Ivan Leo Pierce, and mother-in-law, Martha Josephine Pierce. She was also proceeded in death by her brother, Howard Jesse Collins, brothers-in-law, Phil Lee Pierce and Roy Crouch, and her son, James Benjamen Pierce.

She is survived by her husband, Jim, her daughter, Katie Marie Pierce, her son, Dustin Miles Watson Pierce, her grandson, Hayden Connor Faison, and her granddaughters, Scarlett Freya Boykins and Lilith Athena Boykins. She is survived by her brothers, Earl Michael Collins and his wife, Marla; Roy Woodrow Collins; and her brother-in-law Mark Lynn Pierce and his wife, DeAnn. She is also survived by her sisters, Peggy Jean Crouch; Marilyn Joan Swanson and her husband Roger; and Donna Morgan Veprek and her husband Matthew; and her sister-in-law, Janice Baber Pierce.

The Service for Barbara will be held Saturday, September 4, 2021, at 1:30 pm. The location is at Southside Funeral Home on 6301 S. Flores, San Antonio, TX 78214. The Interment will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 1:00 pm at the Texhoma Cemetery located on County Road B, Texhoma, TX 73949. Both the service and the interment will be Officiated by Deacon Coy Pierce.

Local arrangements are under the direction of Henson-Novak Funeral Directors of Texhoma.

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Enrique Duran - December 04, 1933 - May 08, 2021

Departed: 05/08/2021 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: Enrique Duran, 87 year old Texhoma, Oklahoma resident passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021 at his residence in Texhoma.

Enrique married the love of his life Maria Camacho on January 27, 1960. Enrique was very passionate about farming and was voted Farmer Of The Year by the Texhoma Chamber of Commerce in 2000. he is survived by his sons and daughters, eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends

Rosary Services will be held 7:00 P.M. Monday, May 10, 2021 at Henson-Novak funeral home, 709 south 1st street Texhoma, Texas.

Graveside Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Texhoma Cemetery. Friends and family may sign the online guest book or leave a condolence at www.hensonnovak.com.

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Rip Maverick Gaillard - January 16, 2021 - April 28, 2021

Departed: 04/28/2021 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: Rip Maverick Gaillard, 3-month-old son of Lane and Corrine (Stanley) Gaillard passed away Thursday, April 28, 2021 at Ochiltree Hospital in Perryton, Texas.

Rip was born January 16, 2021 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas. Rip was the apple of his parents’ eye. Although Rip spent a short time with us on earth, he was very loved and touched many lives.

He was preceded in death by maternal grandmother Deborah Stanley, paternal great-grandparents, John and Georgina Stanley and maternal great grandmother Caroline Vasquez, paternal great grandfather Milton Havens.

Rip is survived by His parents Lane and Corrine Gaillard of Perryton, Texas, paternal grandparents, Steve and Regina Gaillard of Texhoma, maternal grandfather Walter Stanley. Rip is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and a wide variety of extended family.

Memorial services will take place Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Texhoma First Christian Church with Pastor Chris Hedges, Pastor Matt Maples and Dr. Dan Campbell officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital c/o Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 1306 Guymon, Oklahoma 73942

Friends and family may sign the online guest book or leave an online condolence at www.hensonnovak.com.

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Loretta Farabee - June 03, 1943 - March 24, 2021

Departed: 03/24/2021 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: Helen Loretta Harland Farabee, Age 77, passed away March 24, 2021 in Oklahoma City. She was born on June 3, 1943 to Edward and Janie Harland on the homestead in Texhoma, which she dearly loved and moved back in 1983 and lived there with her mother and family until her death. She was the fifth of eight children and enjoyed the joys and frustrations of a large family Loretta married Richard Farabee on November 24, 1961, Goodwill, Oklahoma. By the time Loretta was 24 years old, she was the proud mother of 4 children: Elizabeth June, Lynn and the twins Mark and Matt. She worked alongside Richard driving a water or silage truck and whatever was needed to be done. In 1980 the opportunity arose to become a substitute rural route carrier. She soon became the contract rural route carrier, then postal clerk and finally Postmaster of the Goodwill Post Office in 1995. She retired from the post office in 2005. Loretta was an active member of the Church of Christ in Texhoma, Oklahoma. She was a member of the Texhoma Historical Society and served as president. In the last few years, she also enjoyed working on the election board. Loretta loved to travel and took many trips with her mother, sisters, children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews or any one else who would go with her. She often talked of all the trips but two notable trips were the trip to Alaska with her husband celebrating her 60th birthday and their trip to Australia to visit Mark in 2014. Loretta was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Richard, son Mark and one brother Edward Lee Harland. She is survived by three brothers, Ernest Harland and wife Bonnie, Ken Harland and wife Carmen, Fred Harland and wife Claudia; three sisters, Janelle Eggleston, Loraine Baird and husband Jim and Kathy Melton and husband Jerry; three children, Elizabeth June Stovall and husband Larry, Lynn Haden and husband Billy, Matt Farabee and wife Leslie and daughter-in-law Roni Farabee; 9 grandchildren, Sadie (Hunter) Anderson, Jessie (Justus) Burk, Mason (Gini) Farabee, Cami Haden, Liddie Farabee, Clayton Farabee, Roy Haden, Lauren Farabee, and Sally Robinson; and three great grandchildren, Kaleb, Lizzie and Autumn; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Memorials can be donated to the Texhoma Church of Christ or the Texhoma Historical Society and Museum. Obituary submitted by family Visitation & Funeral Service Details Visitation for Loretta will be held on Friday March, 26th, 2021 at The Church of Christ in Texhoma, Oklahoma from 4:00 P.M till 6:00 P.M with the family present Funeral Services for Loretta will be held on Saturday March 27th, 2021 at The Church of Christ in Texhoma, Oklahoma at 2:00 P.M

Interment will follow after Funeral Service at Texhoma Cemetery.

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Michael Hager - November 25, 1974 - January 16, 2021

Departed: 01/16/2021 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: Michael Duane Hager

November 25, 1974 – January 16, 2021 Michael D. Hager, 46-year-old of Canyon, TX passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Christopher House Hospice in Austin, TX.

Michael was born to Herb and Wynell Hager on November 25, 1974 in Dumas, TX and was the youngest of four children. As a child, Michael lived in Spearman, TX where he attended school, played football, basketball, and tennis and he and his doubles partner won 2nd at State in Austin, TX. He graduated from Spearman High School. Michael attended Texas Tech University and graduated with a Bachelors of Kinesiology from West Texas A&M. He lived in Canyon, TX and worked for Excel Energy in Amarillo, TX. He loved hiking in Palo Duro Canyon on the weekends and often travelled to Spearman to visit his parents on the weekends. An avid outdoorsman, Michael loved fly-fishing in New Mexico, back-packing and camping under the stars and enjoyed grilling and cooking. Family was everything to him and he loved big family gatherings of his brothers and their families, his sister and her husband. He loved seeing his nieces and nephews, along with their dogs, and was a magnet to every four-legged creature that came into his life. Michael was noted as a being a light to many, compassionate, kind with a ready laugh and wicked funny sense of humor. He appreciated the beauty and majesty of nature where he felt connected with God.

Michael is survived by his parents Herb and Wynell, his two brothers, Aaron James of Mobile, AL and David & Joanne James of Hooper, UT and sister Andie Stafford and her husband John of Austin, TX.

His nieces and nephews: Logan & Kirsten James of Boston, MA, Courtney & Justin Ryan of Royston, GA, Hailey & Taylor Sorenson of Boston, MA, Megan James of Mobile, AL, Trevor James of American Fork, UT and Kara James of American Fork, UT and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends throughout Texas and the U.S.

Visitation will be held on January 22, 2021 from 11:00 A.M - 1:30 P.M at Henson~Novak Funeral Chapel in Texhoma, Tx. Graveside services will be held for the family at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the Texhoma Cemetery in Texhoma, TX.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hansford Hospice in Spearman, TX or Christopher House Hospice in Austin, TX with Henson-Novak Funeral Home accepting donations. Friends and Family may sign the online guest book or leave an online condolence at www.hensonnovak.com

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Michael G. Hollis - May 06, 1945 - January 03, 2021

Departed: 01/03/2021 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: Michael Glenn Hollis; born Zed Bancroft May 6, 1945, passed from this life on January 3, 2021 surrounded by the love of his family in McPherson, Kansas.

As a baby, Mike was brought home to the family farm and ranch at just six weeks of age. There he was raised and loved unconditionally by his parents Lester Ermin and Lulu Bell (Wyatt) Hollis. Mike married Marilyn Sue Eddleman on June 6, 1965 and together they raised 2 daughters, Natasha and Amber.

The family farm and ranch was his passion. He loved the panhandle prairie, its hardy people, open skies and the most beautiful sunsets on Earth. An avid outdoorsman, Mike loved hunting and fishing and the tall tales that accompanied his adventures. Best known for his kindness and strength, he was always willing to help others before himself.

Raised as an only child, Mike had the opportunity of a lifetime in 2016 to meet his birth family. Finding he was the first born of 10 siblings filled his heart with joy.

Mike is preceded in death by his parents Lester Ermin and Lula Bell Hollis, birth parents Max and Mina Duncan and 2 siblings, Sharon Nunley and Brett Duncan.

He is survived by his two daughters, Natasha Hollis and Amber Hollis-Fesmire along with their families, son in law Frank White, grandson Chad Raybon, son in law Kyle Fesmire, granddaughter Beau, grandson James Atticus Cross, uncle Marvin Glenn Hollis and daughter Jan Mathis of Jacksonville, FL, cousin Bill Baber, and by his Duncan siblings Terry, Denny, John, Steve, Lyle, Penny, and Bart.

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Anderson Slade Koehn - September 29, 2020 - September 29, 2020

Departed: 09/29/2020 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: Our precious Anderson Slade arrived on the clear fall morning of September 29, 2020. He touched our lives briefly and deeply, then he slipped away to be with the angels, leaving us with broken hearts and dreams. We love the thought of Anderson, perfect and whole, sitting on the lap of Jesus. Missing him are his parents, Vance and Angela Koehn; siblings Addison, Tanner, and Kamdyn; maternal grandparents, Weston and Linda Friesen; paternal grandparents Vern and Carol Koehn; and many uncles, aunts, and cousins. Services are pending at this time. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a condolence at www.hensonnovak.com

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Tommy Goetz - April 10, 1943 - May 10, 2020

Departed: 05/10/2020 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: Tommy Lou Goetz, 77 year old Cleburne, Texas resident and longtime Texhoma resident passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 in Cleburne.

Tommy was born in April 10th, 1943 to her parents Thomas Lewellen and Elva Lou Matlock in Plainview, Texas.  When she was 5 years old her family moved to Colorado for 8 years and then to Friona, Texas where she graduated with the class of 1961. She married her husband Gary Goetz on June 10th, 1961 and had two daughters together Tonja and Nicki. They moved to Texhoma in 1964 and she helped on the farm with her husband. In 1990 she opened Tommy’s Embroidery. Then they built The Hometown Inn in 1999 before retiring.

In 2004 they moved to South Fork, Colorado until 2015 when they began traveling between there and Cleburne, Texas.

Tommy enjoyed sewing and cooking for friends and family, she loved riding ATVs, going skiing and doing anything athletic.

Tommy is proceeded in death by her parents Thomas and Elva Lou Lewellen, her brother Joe Lewellen and her sister Ann Kelley.

She is surived by her husband Gary Goetz of Cleburne, TX. Her two daughters Tonja and her husband Bob Berry of Texhoma, OK and Nicki and her husband Ronny Korb of Cleburne, TX. Her brother Delton and his wife Betty Lewellen of Friona, TX. Tommy leaves behind 3 grandchildren Britni and her husband Rory Buckmaster, Brody and his wife Erin Berry and Jade Korb. Along with four great-grandchildren Drake and Emersyn Buckmaster and Bennett and Ryann Berry.

Services are set for 9:00 A.M. Thursday, May 14th, 2020 at Henson-Novak Funeral Chapel in Texhoma. Chapel services will be private family due to Covid-19 pandemic guidelines.  Visitation will follow open to family and friends following Covid-19 guidelines of 10 at a time. At 11:00 A.M. graveside services will follow at Texhoma Cemetery in Texhoma, Texas open to family and friends.

Friends may sign the online guest book or leave a condolence at www.hensonnovak.com.

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Edwin Eugene Dotson - May 11, 1936 - February 29, 2020

Departed: 02/29/2020 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: Edwin Eugene (Gene) Dotson, 83 year old resident of Fritch, Texas passed away Saturday, February 29th, 2020 at Heritage Convalescence in Amarillo, Texas.

Gene was born on May 11th, 1936 on the homestead to his mother, Mary McCormick and his father Henry Nicholas Shaw Dotson. He was raised in Texhoma and attended Texhoma Public Schools graduating with the class of 1954. Shortly after finishing school he joined the Marine Corps to serve his country from 1955 – 1959.

He married Mary Elizabeth Goodrich in 1959 to 1972 and had two daughters, Becky and Tiffany. In 1973 he married Barbara Lee Schuermann, who passed away in 1990 and to them had one daughter, Tracy. Gene married Lynda (Parker) on June 10th, 2000 in Hereford, Texas. He was a Deputy Sheriff for Texas County and after that he worked for the Norman Police Dept. After many years of being a Deputy Sheriff, Gene was engaged in oil field work as a roustabout.

His hobbies included competition shooting, gardening, playing cards, spending time with his family and having cookouts with his family and friends.

Gene is proceeded in death by his parents, Shaw and Mary Dotson. His sisters – Vera, Ona, Bernice, Audrey, Reba, Capy, Billie and a brother Gordon.

He is survived by his wife of 19 years Lynda Parker Dotson of the home. Three daughters – Becky Bell-Linke and husband Kenny of Amarillo, Texas, Tiffany Denton and husband Jeff of Amarillo, Texas and Tracy Price and husband Rob of Edmond, Oklahoma. Three grandchildren – Lauren Stanley and husband Clairmont, Austin Denton and Ryan Denton. Survivors also include Gene’s sisters, Louise Evans of Texhoma and LaNell Pearson of Laverne.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 at Henson-Novak Chapel 709 South First Street Texhoma, Texas.

Funeral Services for Gene will conducted 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 5th, 2020 at the First Christian Church with Rev. Matt Maples officiating.

Interment will follow at the Texhoma Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Gene’s memory can be made to the Texhoma Cemetery c/o Henson-Novak Funeral Directors.

Friends and family may sign the online guest book or leave a condolence at www.hensonnovak.com.

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Joyce Allard - February 15, 1935 - January 16, 2020

Departed: 01/16/2020 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: Carolyn Joyce Allard, 84, was born in the country outside Texhoma, Oklahoma on February 15th, 1935 to Ray and Ila Fry. She died on January 16th, 2020 at home in Texhoma, Oklahoma.

Joyce and Jr. were united in marriage on May 17th, 1965, in Clayton, New Mexico. Joyce was a longtime part owner of the Chevrolet and John Deere dealerships.

Joyce was very active in the community and extended a helping hand to those in need. She was active in the Parent Teacher Association and the Chamber of Commerce. She was also a member of the Rebecca's.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Ila Fry, her husband Jr. Allard, her brother Edward Ray Fry, and her daughter Tam Hansen.

She is survived by one brother Jack Fry of Texhoma, Oklahoma, one sister Gloria Bennett of Las Vegas, and seven children: Dallas (Dave) Harris of Avondale, Arizona, Billie Dawn (Ralph) Hyde of Texhoma, Oklahoma, Kevin Allard of Arnett, Oklahoma, Kenny Allard of Texhoma, Oklahoma, Starla (Bruce) Word of Arnett, Oklahoma, Cheri (James) Cummings of Shattuck, Oklahoma and Ward Allard of Texhoma, Oklahoma. She is also survived by 34 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is also survived by many,many friends.

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Anita Mitchell - June 01, 1930 - January 02, 2020

Departed: 01/02/2020 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: Anita Yvonne Daniel was born on June 1, 1930, in Texhoma, OK to Leland and Dortha Daniel. She went to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

In 1940, Leland and Dorthy moved their grocery store from the lower floor of the Alamo Hotel to a  few doors down to Farmer’s State Bank Building, which had formerly housed Mrs. Grover Field’s Dry Cleaners and Tailor Shop. Seven-year-old Yvonne had become buddies with Mrs. Fields. When people would drive into town on Saturday afternoon to shop and visit, Yvonne would sit in the car with Mrs. Field and learn to crochet and knit.

After the U.S. entered WWII, Yvonne and Mrs. Fields would meet at Daniel’s Cafe and knit sweaters for the soldiers fighting in WWII.  As a fourteen-year-old, Yvonne went to work for Harry Vincent at  Vincent’s Pharmacy. Each working day she would mix up the Coke syrup in the basement, in anticipation for Coke sales that day. It was said she was the most beautiful soda-jerk anyone had ever seen, standing on a stool making those strawberry sodas and blending those chocolate malts.

World War II ended with the unconditional surrender of the Axis powers on the 8th of  May 1945. It was time for dancing to the big bands. It was time for  high school activities: singing in the Texhoma High Girls’ Trio, playing basketball and watching football games, all of which had been discontinued during the war. She attended Jr-Sr Prom with her high school sweetheart, Duane Mitchell.

She graduated as Salutatorian with the Texhoma High School Class of 1948, and went off to Panhandle Agricultural and Mechanical College, 10 miles away at Goodwell, OK. After one year of college, she married Duane, on a Sunday morning before church service at First Christian Church, August 7, 1949. To this union were born four children: Carmen, Tommy, Bob and Bret. They blessed Yvonne with seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. This past year, the couple celebrated 70 years of marriage.

Yvonne and Duane purchased the Fred and Hallie May Krull Farm in 1958. The couple was involved in farming and ranching. Yvonne kept books for their farm and later for Duane’s partnership, MMB,  with Brady Mitchell and Chris Beattie. Yvonne worked many years in the office at Texhoma Livestock with her Aunt Euline Smith and Mother-in-law, Kate Marshall.

Faith, Family and Friends were Yvonne’s treasure on earth. Church played a large factor in Yvonne’s life, where she was active in Sunday School, Ladies’ Bible Study the Missions Committee, and played the piano for over 30 years. She was taught the Bible thoroughly by Bible scholars, such as her Grandmother Jennie Daniel, her Aunt Pete and Aunt Cille Sweet. Her father, Leland, taught Yvonne and Duane in First Christian’s  Adult Bible Class.

Duane and Yvonne watched generations of family participate in Texhoma  band and choir, sports, FFA and National Honor Society. The couple attended graduations from Texhoma High School, Oklahoma State University, as well as OU Medical and Dental Schools. Yvonne’s activities included lots of life-long friends made in ESA Sorority, Red Hats, bridge club and calypso. She loved her THS Classmates and Alumni.  One of Duane and Yvonne’s recent honors was being named in September of 2018 as Parade Marshalls for Texhoma’s Fiesta Days. Later that day, her class  of 1948 was also honored for their 70th Anniversary as Alumni of Texhoma High School.

She and Duane also made many friends as they traveled as far south as North Africa with a grain company, and as far north as Alaska. The two have been to most of the 50 states, including Hawaii. Foreign countries visited were Mexico, England, the Caribbean Islands and Western Europe. They have spent summers at their cabin in Angel Fire, New Mexico and later in their condominium in Bella Vista, AR. After they sold those properties, they stayed post-Christmas at Sun Life RV Resort until April 1st for 19 winters in Mesa, AZ where they made many good friends from all over the United States.

Yvonne is survived by her husband of 70 years, Duane, of Texhoma; her daughter Carmen and her husband Kenny Harland of Hulbert, OK and their family, daughter Ashley Lanman and her husband Kenny and their children Kendall and Kellen of Edmond, OK, son Zach and his wife Ashley of Tahlequah, OK; her son Tommy and his wife Cathy and their children, son Brady and wife Kristi and their children Trent and Allie, son Jamey and his wife Chelsey and their children Emma and Maddie; a son Bob and his children, son Ben and his wife Kati and their children Mason and Breelyn, and son  Bryce and wife Raquel and their children Jaxon and Calvin of Aubrey, TX; her sister-in-law Selma Keylon of Sand Springs, OK.

Yvonne was proceeded in death by her parents, Leland and Dortha Daniel, a brother Lyndell Daniel, a Mother-in-law Kate Marshall; a son Bret Wayne Mitchell, and a grandson Kendall Ryan Harland.

Services will be Sunday afternoon at 4:00  p.m. at First Christian Church, 120 Third Street, Texhoma, OK with Pastor Matt Maples, officiating. Services are entrusted to Henson-Novak Funeral Directors.

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Andy Hoel - February 09, 1955 - November 26, 2019

Departed: 11/26/2019 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: Andy Hoel February 9th, 1955 – November 26th, 2019

Calvert Andrew “Andy” Hoel, 64 year old lifelong Gruver, Texas resident passed away Tuesday November 26th, 2019 at Memorial Hermann Facility surrounded by his loved ones in The Woodlands, Texas.

The son of Ina Lillian (Mackie) and O.J. Hoel, Andy Hoel was born February 9th, 1955 in Perryton, Texas at Ochiltree Tree Hospital. Andy attended Gruver Schools and graduated with the class of 1973, he then went on to attend college at Texas Tech University. Andy was united in marriage to Phyllis on March 12th, 1983 at The Oslo Lutheran Church in Gruver, Texas. To this union they were blessed with four children.

Andy was an avid fisherman and hunter, he enjoyed doing activities which included many friends, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

In 1995 Andy began working for Farmers Insurance and then proceeded to start his own agency, which he sold on October 31st, 2019 of this year. He was also involved with Plains All American from January 2013 until his passing.

Andy is preceded in death by his mother Ina, his father O.J. and one daughter Gina Hoel.

Andy is survived by his wife and Love of his life of 36 years Phyllis Hoel, Daughter Jill May and husband Jason May of Idalou, Texas, their children – Kylan May, Drew May and Fiancé Felicia Card, Also Andy’s first great-grandson, Ryker May, Daughter Lauren Hartnett and husband Matt Hartnett of Wimberley, Texas, Son Jarrod Hoel and wife Samantha Hoel of Abernathy, Texas, their children - Maddie Hoel, Jess Hoel and Jaxson Hoel, one sister - Glenda Riley and husband Danny Riley of Georgetown, Texas and one brother Mack Hoel and wife Darlene Hoel of Gruver, Texas.

Visitation will be held Sunday, December 1st, 2019 from 3:00 P.M till 5:00 P.M. at Gruver United Methodist Church.

Interment will take place Monday December 2nd, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at The Gruver Cemetery.

Memorial Services will be held Monday December 2nd, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at The Gruver High School Auditorium in Gruver, Texas. Friends and Family can sign the online guestbook or leave an online condolence at www.hensonnovak.com

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Jimmie Meyer - June 01, 1930 - November 17, 2019

Departed: 11/17/2019 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: Texhoma, Oklahoma – Jimmie Leroy Meyer, 89, lifelong Texhoma resident, passed away surrounded by his loved ones at his residence on Sunday, November 17, 2019.

The son of Irene (Knuth) and Ernest Meyer, Jimmie Leroy was born June 1, 1930 on the Meyer homestead, southeast of Texhoma, Oklahoma.  (or Texas?)  Jimmie attended Texhoma schools and graduated with the Class of 1947.  He began his career at the Michigan Wisconsin Gas Plant where he worked until retirement.  He was united in marriage to Joyce Ferris on August 13, 1950.  Joyce and Jimmie were longtime members of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Texhoma. Jimmie worked hard, but always most enjoyed being on horseback and working cattle.  He loved to help his neighbors and it was a good day if Jimmie was on a good horse.  Jimmie loved his family, but he loved those six grandkids and fifteen great grandchildren the most!

Jimmie is survived by his bride of 69 years, Joyce Meyer of the home; son, Rocky Meyer and wife, Glynis of Wichita, Kansas; daughter, Carmen Mireles and husband James of Texhoma; two daughters-in-law, Nancy Meyer of Fargo, OK and Rhonda Meyer of Stratford, OK; six grandchildren, Mandy Glasse and husband Cary, Carlie Gill and husband Phil, Lex Meyer and wife Amanda, Shea Meyer and wife Amber, Heath Mireles and wife Jessica, Hailey Cofindaffer and husband Beau, and fifteen beautiful great grandchildren.  He is also survived by two brother, Milton Meyer and wife Mike, Vincent Meyer and wife Dottie, sister, Norma Greinke and husband Bill and all their children and families.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Meyer, mother, Irene Lavake and step-father, Charlie Lavake, two sons, Randy Meyer and Mike Meyer, and brother, Dale Meyer.

Visitation and viewing will be Friday evening, November 22, 4-8:00 PM at the Henson-Novak Funeral Chapel, 709 S First Street, Texhoma, Texas.

Funeral services will be Saturday morning, November 23, at 10:00 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 416 N Second Street, Texhoma, with Pastor Tom House, officiating.  Interment will follow in Texhoma Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church, c/o Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, OK  73942.

Friends may sign the online guestbook and send condolences at www.hensonnovak.com.

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Bret Wayne Mitchell - January 20, 1962 - November 04, 2019

Departed: 11/04/2019 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: On Monday evening, November 5, 2019, Bret Wayne Mitchell passed away from this life to the next where he ”will run and not be weary....walk and not be faint.”

Born in Guymon, Oklahoma, on January 20, 1962, Bret was the fourth child of Duane and Yvonne Mitchell. He was born with a cleft lip and palate and spent his first two months in the hospital. He would later need eye surgery to correct a crossed eye, and due to his right leg turning inward, he wore a brace on his leg about 3 years. In spite of his challenges, Bret began his formal education at Texhoma Elementary School. He also attended special education classes in Dumas, Texas, driven the 100 miles per day by his mom, Yvonne. He continued his education at Stratford, Texas, and Edison School in Guymon, before finishing his last two years at Texhoma.

When Bret was 18, he moved to Garden City, Kansas. Under the direction of Southwest Development Services, he worked as a helper in the business office and later painted western belts manufactured by the special needs students at SDSI. Bret resided, at what became known as Summit ResCare, in Garden City, Kansas for 39 years.

Bret was quite a zany character, keeping his family on their toes. At age 3 ½, he taught himself to read by comparing the ads he heard on tv to the ads he saw in the Amarillo Globe News. His love of tv continued with his love of medical shows, his favorite being ””Emergency.” He caused quite an uproar at school when he decided to call 911 saying that his teacher was needing medical assistance. Bret’s perfectly applied medical rhetoric got the ambulance to the school quickly. His teacher, however, was not experiencing any medical difficulties and was on playground duty when the fire truck, the ambulance and the police rolled up to the school. The teachers, administrators and emergency folks were not as impressed with the situation as the children were.

On the home front, Bret could also be quite amusing, such as the day he went next door to Emet and Della Callaway’s to get help opening some green beans. When he was informed his mom had the same opener, he proceeded to go home and open all the cans in the pantry, which his mom found when she arrived home. His dad was also surprised to hear from his neighbor, Jesse Johnson, when Duane left the house, Bret, with no driving experience, would get in Yvonne’s car and go forwards and backwards in their driveway.

Bret was also blessed with an incredible photographic memory, which sometimes got him into trouble. Helping in the SDSI office, he memorized personal, private information and would then go to his bedroom and duplicate the forms and information with his typewriter, which of course was against the rules. He could also remember telephone numbers, which once resulted in 98 calls to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville in one month, when his parents gave him his own phone, which he didn’t keep long.

Bret’s favorite pastime was bowling. He had to quit bowling because of onset of Parkinson's it affected his speech initially and moved to his legs and then his hands. It wasn’t long before he had to use a walker, and eventually, a wheelchair. He continued enjoying his outings, including being pushed in his wheelchair as he identified each animal at the zoo. He also loved to ”dance” in his wheelchair with the staff.

One of our fondest memories of Bret will always be his love for the Lord. He put his great memory to use by memorizing scripture within seconds. His favorite outing was attending the first and second service each Sunday at Bible Christian Church. Although he loved country music, he especially loved the praise and worship service and listening to the preaching. As Cody Goodnight, his aid at Summit ResCare explained to us, in spite of developing a stutter, which sometimes made him hard to understand, when he would sing, he had a beautiful, strong voice with no stuttering. His favorite song to sing was ”Go Rest High On the Mountain, ” which Vince Gill wrote for his deceased brother.

Bret was proceeded in death by Grandmother, Kate Marshall; Grandparents, Leland and Dortha Daniel, and nephew Kendall Ryan Harland.

He is survived by his parents, Duane and Yvonne Mitchell; his sister and her husband, Carmen and Kenny Harland and their family, daughter Ashley Lanman and her husband, Kenny, and their children, Kendall and Kellen, son, Zach and his wife Ashley; his brother Tommy and his wife, Cathy and their children, son, Brady and wife Kristi and their children, Trent and Allie, son, Jamey and his wife Chelsey, and their children, Emma and Maddie; his brother Bob and his children, son Bryce and wife Raquel and their children Jaxon and Calvin, son Ben and wife Kati, and their children Mason and Breelyn and his Aunt, Selma Kelyon.

Bret’s family would like to thank the staff for the care he received at Summit ResCare, with a very special thank you to Goodnight, his aid, and to Sherrie Harrison, St Catherine Hospital Social Services and his ICU nurse, Morgan Nevola. Bret held a special place in his heart for his church family at Bible Christian Church and a special thanks goes to all our family and friends who played a part in Bret’s amazing life. We are comforted by a song his sister, Carmen, used to sing, sung by Sandi Patty:

The angel will sound, the shout of His coming, And the sleeping shall rise, from their slumbering place. And those who remain shall be changed in a moment, And we shall behold Him, then face to face. We are leaving Bret peacefully in His Father's arms until our wonderful reunion!

Services will be Saturday morning, November 9th at 11 AM at First Christian Church, 120 A 3rd Street, Texhoma, with Pastor Matt Maples, officiating. Cremation and services are entrusted to Henson-Novak Funeral Directors.

Memorials may be given and designated to Summit ResCare, Bret Mitchell Memorial Fund, andwill be used for handicap accessible facility improvements.  Memorials will be accepted at Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, OK 73942.

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Aniyah Hernandez - August 11, 2019 - August 11, 2019

Departed: 08/11/2019 (Texhoma)

Obituary Preview: Aniyah Hernandez, newborn baby of Krystal Hernandez of Texhoma, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in McKinney, Texas. Services are pending at this time. Friends may sign the online guest book or leave a condolence at www.hensonnovak.com.

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Henson-Novak Funeral Directors understands the growing trend towards cremation and offers a range of options to suit individual preferences. From direct cremation to customized cremation ceremonies, their team ensures that every aspect of the process is handled with dignity and respect. They also provide guidance on scattering gardens, urn selection, and other important decisions related to cremation.

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The funeral home's experienced staff takes the time to listen to families' stories, understanding their unique needs and desires. They work closely with families to create personalized funeral plans that reflect the personality, interests, and accomplishments of their loved one. From selecting music and flowers to choosing a casket or urn, every detail is carefully considered to ensure a meaningful and memorable celebration of life.

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Yes, some people choose to write their own obituary in advance as a way to control how they are remembered and to spare their loved ones from having to do so during a difficult time.

How do I find an old obituary?

You can try searching online archives, contacting local libraries or genealogical societies, or reaching out to the newspaper where the obituary was originally published.

Can I republish an old obituary?

If you have permission from the original publisher or copyright holder, you may be able to republish an old obituary. Be sure to check copyright laws and regulations before doing so.

What is an online memorial?

An online memorial is a virtual space where people can share memories, photos, and condolences for the deceased. It may be hosted on a funeral home website, social media platform, or dedicated memorial website.

How do I create an online memorial?

You can create an online memorial through various websites and platforms that offer this service. Typically, you'll need to create an account and follow their guidelines for setting up the memorial.

What are some alternatives to traditional obituaries?

In addition to online memorials, some people choose to create video tributes, social media posts, or crowdfunding campaigns in memory of their loved one.

Can I include humor in an obituary?

Yes, many people choose to inject humor into an obituary as a way to celebrate the person's personality and spirit. Just be sure to consider the audience and tone appropriately.

How do I handle sensitive information in an obituary?

If there are sensitive details about the person's life or death that you're unsure about sharing publicly, it's best to err on the side of caution and omit them from the obituary or consult with family members first.

Can I include charitable donations in lieu of flowers in an obituary?

Yes, many people choose to suggest charitable donations in lieu of flowers as a way to honor their loved one's memory and support a good cause.

What if I'm struggling to write an obituary?

If you're finding it difficult to write an obituary due to emotional distress or writer's block, consider seeking help from a friend, family member, or professional writer who can assist you in crafting a fitting tribute.

How do I preserve an original copy of the obituary?

You can save a physical copy of the printed newspaper or keep a digital copy of the online obituary for your records. You may also consider laminating or framing the original copy as a keepsake.