Obituaries

Mark Strack was born May 1, 1954 to Billy Joe and Patricia Ann (Payne) Strack in Watonga, OK. He passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, OK at the age of 68. Mark graduated from Watonga High School.

Robert Ernest Rinehart was born October 31, 1954, to Dalton Marion Rinehart and Merle Fae (Seitter) Rinehart in Hinton, Oklahoma. He passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, at his home in Geary, Oklahoma, at the age of 67. He was surrounded by his family and friends.

Bobby Lee Fallis was born August 15, 1942, at Watonga, Oklahoma, to James and Alma Fallis, and passed away on Friday, June 3rd, 2022, at the age of 79. Bobby grew up in Watonga, where he attended school, but he moved to Oklahoma City in 1964 and had stayed there for the remainder of his life. He married Betty Boston, on September 14, 1964, at Gainesville, Texas. Bobby owned and operated his own autobody shop called Ideal Motor Company, where he did repair work and sold cars.

In Loving Memory of my son, Johnny Slay Anchondo Jr. He left behind his mother Jenny Slay, Father Johnny Anchondo, Six brothers; Jessie M. Canaday, Joseph S. Canaday, Jamie Chad Pouder, Brandon Anchondo, Micheal Anchondo, and Angel Anchondo. Along with One sister Caroline Anchondo. Johnny will be deeply missed and loved!

Adam Wayne Pratt was born on February 10, 1963 in Clinton, OK to Samuel Theodore and Angeline (Spotted Corn) Pratt. He passed away on June 2, 2022 in Oklahoma City, OK at the age of 59. Adam was a lifetime resident of Geary. Out of sixteen brothers and sisters, Adam was the thirteenth child and the youngest son. He was full blood Arapaho and had the honor of being named after his uncle (the late) Adam Shakespeare who was the Arapaho Pipe Keeper in the 1950’s, 60’s, and 70’s. His favorite hobby was playing pool, he was an exceptionally talented pool player and competed in many pool tournaments. Adam referred to himself as being “The best of the best”. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Patsy Ruth Caldwell, age 89, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2022 in Bethany, OK. She was the only child of John and Mary (Gossett) Simonson, born February 1, 1933, in Oklahoma City.

Sonny Spotted Corn was born on March 19, 1982. He passed away on May 30, 2022 in Oklahoma City, OK at the age of 40.

Almeda Joy Strong was born on August 11, 1961 in Clinton, OK. She passed away on May 31, 2022 at her home in Hinton, OK at the age of 60.

Funeral services for Dr. Garry Travis Bull, 43 year-old Weatherford, Oklahoma resident, will be held Friday, May 27, 2022, 10:00 A.M. at Pine Acres Church with Brian Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, under the direction of Lockstone Funeral Home.

David R. "Choc" Wigington was born on July 13, 1937 in Geary, OK to Thomas Virgil and Gillie (Coburn) Wigington. He passed away on he and Shirley’s 66th wedding anniversary May 25, 2022 in Oklahoma City, OK at the age of 84. Choc grew up in Geary, OK. He graduated from Greenfield High School and entered into the Army National Guard. It was during his time in Greenfield that he met the love of his life, Shirley Evelyn Randolph. They married May 25, 1956 at the Greenfield Baptist Church, where Shirley's father had pastored for many years. The two began their family in Greenfield and in 1965, moved to Tennessee for a few years. There, Choc worked at White's Dairy Supply and farmed tobacco alongside his brother. Upon their return to Greenfield in 1969, Choc took over his father's farming operation, which he maintained until his passing. He served as a board member for the Federal Land Bank and was a member of the Greenfield Baptist Church, later joining the First Baptist Church in Watonga where he enjoyed Wednesday night's group gatherings. Choc had an excellent knowledge of the Bible and had accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at a young age. In addition, he enjoyed fishing, gardening, watching sports, raising sheep, and listening to Bluegrass music in his free time. Choc had many passions, but his greatest passion was his love, Shirley and the life and family they created together.