Obituaries

Roxy Ann Merklin died peacefully on January 2, 2025, at her residence in Edmond. A celebration of her life will be held at the First Methodist Church in Woodward on Friday, January 10 at 2:00 p.m.

Roxy Ann Ganes was born August 5, 1946, in Woodward, OK, the first child of Clay and Thelma Ganes. After a few years on...

Brodie Patrick, 39 year old Mooreland resident, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 in Oklahoma City. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 6, 2025 at the 1000 Hills Ranch Church. Burial will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Billings Funeral...

James E. Pittman, son of W.H. and Kitty Pittman, was born on August 23, 1934 in Seiling, Oklahoma. He was welcomed to the family by one older brother, W.H. Pittman, Jr. (Bill Jr.).
Jim attended Seiling High School where he participated in football, basketball, and band. He graduated from Seiling High School in 1952...

On November 14, 1928, Rachel Katherine (Drake) Munson was born to Harry and Katie (Adams) Drake in Sharon, Oklahoma. She was the youngest of six children. Rachel attended Sharon Schools all twelve years. Rachel passed from this life on December 17, 2024.

Rachel was united in marriage with Eugene (Pete) Munson on...

Just shy of her 86th birthday, Jobyna Bourassa went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of her remarkable life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Billings Funeral Home in Woodward, Oklahoma, with Jerry...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Shirley Watson, on November 28, 2024, at the age of 87. Shirley was born on June 22, 1937, in Burnet, Texas to William Edward and Minnie Ethel Altman Pierce.

Shirley married Allison (Rod) Watson in September 1953. Her memory lives on with...

Betty Roberts, 86 year old Woodward resident, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at her home in Woodward. Funeral services will be held at at 10:00 am Tuesday, November 26, 2024 in the Billings Funeral Home chapel. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.

Betty M. (Clubb) Roberts was born on October 3,...

Dorothy Ishmael, 93 year old Woodward resident, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024 in Woodward. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 15, 2024 at the Faith United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Billings Funeral...

Mick Matheson, 66 year old Woodward business man died November 3, 2024.

Mikel (Mick) David Matheson was born on August 7, 1958 in Evanston, Illinois to Barbara (Eastham) and Donald Matheson. Don moved the family to Oklahoma eventually settling in Woodward. Mick attended and graduated from Woodward High School. ...

Darren Hacker, 53 year old Woodward resident, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 in Tulsa. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at the First Baptist Church with Reverend Jason Dirks officiating. Burial will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction...

Funeral Services at Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home Chapel, Walters, OK, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. with burial in the Walters Cemetery.

William Travis Swinford Jr. was born to William Travis "Buster" and Elizabeth (Brownlee) Swinford on November 15, 1937 in Walters, OK and departed this life in Yukon, OK on...

Tom Mitchell, 79 year old Woodward resident, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones. In leiu of services, Tom donated himself to OU Medical Research.

Thomas Holmes Mitchell, Sr. was born to Norman Clarence Mitchell and Lois Claire (Holmes) Mitchell on March 7, 1945 in the old Woodward...