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10/21/2026

Edwin Rex Wilkinson

Edwin Rex Wilkinson of Ardmore died peacefully Thursday, Oct. 1, at Mercy Hospital in Ardmore with family members at his bedside hours after he suffered a hemorrhagic stroke at his home. He was 94.

Rex was born and raised in Buffalo, Okla. He was the first in his family to go to college, graduating from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1954. The previous year he married his childhood friend and love of his life, Carrie Joye Craighead, who also grew up in Buffalo and graduated OBU. They enjoyed more than 60 years of marriage, proudly raising five children. When Joye’s health declined, Rex cared lovingly for her until her death in 2013.

Rex was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Wilkinson. He is survived by four children, David Wilkinson (Melanie) of Winston-Salem, N.C., Karen Sims (Roger) of Ardmore, Kent Wilkinson (Cheryl) of Edmond, Okla., and Kevin Wilkinson (Beth) of Owasso, Okla., and by 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

An ordained Baptist minister, Rex earned a Master of Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He devoted his adult life to Christian ministry, serving four Oklahoma congregations over 41 years: South Persimmon Baptist Church near Sharon and Crown Heights Baptist Church in Woodward as pastor, followed by First Baptist, Ardmore, and First Baptist, Muskogee, as minister of education and administration. After retiring from the Muskogee church in 1987, he served another 10 years as an estate stewardship counselor for the Baptist Foundation of Oklahoma (now WatersEdge).

In retirement Rex continued to serve his church in various capacities, including administrative and pastoral support, teaching an older adult Bible class, and leading or participating in volunteer missions teams that undertook construction and rebuilding projects across Oklahoma and in several others states and Mexico. He also served as president of the Muskogee chapter of Habitat for Humanity and was a regular volunteer on Habitat house-building projects.

Throughout his ministry, Rex was known as a knowledgeable developer and leader of Sunday school for all ages. He and Joye, a devoted children’s Sunday school teacher, led numerous Sunday school leadership training events throughout Oklahoma and in Alaska, Hawaii, and Spain. Rex also led Sunday school and church growth conferences in six states and in Canada.

Rex was an avid runner for more than five decades. Even as his body began to wear out in later years, he maintained a disciplined commitment to walking and physical therapy exercises.

He was a skilled carpenter and woodworker who loved sharing the product of his labors across four decades of craftsmanship in the large workshop he built behind the house in Muskogee. He will be loved and remembered by churches and friends who were beneficiaries of his generosity. He will be cherished by three generations of family who were recipients of cedar chests, small wooden boxes, clocks, bookcases, curio cabinets, porch swings, and other treasures, and who sometimes joined him in the workshop.

Rex was deeply loved by his family of four generations and by the congregations and communities he served. As a trusted and respected colleague, minister, teacher, advisor, and friend, he was valued for his practical wisdom, spiritual maturity, and moral integrity. His faith was genuine and winsome. He was humble, dependable, honest, and kind.

Rex read and studied the scriptures daily. The day before his death, he hosted a small group of men for their regular Wednesday morning Bible study around his kitchen table.

Rex’s life, love, and faith will be remembered and celebrated at a memorial service held at First Baptist, Ardmore, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Interment of ashes will take place at a later date in Muskogee. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to the Rex and Joye Wilkinson Scholarship Fund at OBU.

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10/01/2026

Nova Don "Donie" Bumpas

Nova Don (Donie) Bumpus passed peacefully away on July 17, 2026, at the age of 93. Donie, a person who gave so much and asked for so little, will always live on because of her incredible love, unconditional gifts, compassion, and competency for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and beyond. She began her life as the youngest of 11 children of Henry DeKay Bausch and Alma Pearl Bausch on a farm in El Dorado Springs, MO. After graduating high school, Donie moved to Kansas City, MO. She worked as a secretary while living with an older sister. There she met a guy who kept leaving funny cartoon drawings on her desk. As fate would have it, she married the cartoon guy, Roland Reginald (Bud) Bumpus, on June 29th, 1952. She began this new chapter in her life by becoming a consummate housewife and mother. After frequent moves, Donie and her family moved to a farm outside of Sulphur, OK in January 1969 where they stayed until moving to Oklahoma City, OK in 2014. It was on the farm, Donie flourished as a true farm homemaker and was known as an outstanding vegetable gardener and as an expert seamstress. She also was indispensable at St. Francis Catholic Church in Sulphur, as she regularly cleaned the church and was even tasked with sewing the Priest’s vestments. After Bud and Donie retired from farming in August 1979, Donie became a fixture in Sulphur, first by working at Jack’s Foods at 12th and Broadway and then working at Monjay’s IGA on West Broadway. She and the cartoon guy raised 5 children from 1953 until her youngest child left home in 1985. As said, Donie lives on in her children, Michael Bumpus and wife Helen, Anna Heaney and husband Ray, Lisa Bumpus, Pat Bumpus and wife Laurel, and Sandy Bumpus. She always attended all her children’s activities and carried that tradition on with her grandchildren, Kara Dunleavy with husband Kevin and children Bridget, Rory, and Eamon, Erin Bailey with husband Brian and children Esry and Olive, Katy Bumpus and partner Edward with daughter Maggie, Mica Bumpus and husband Conor Godrey and children Cason and Orin, Tim Wohlgemuth and wife Jessica with children Jakob and Wade, Tanner Mcgehee and partner Erin, Emily Bumpus and partner Porscha, Alex Bumpus, and Chris Bumpus. Donie’s family will have a private Mass and inurnment in Ardmore Oklahoma on November 28, 2026

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09/21/2026

Barbara Parker

In celebration of Barbara Ruth Parker 7/10/1932 – 9/18/2026

Barbara Parker, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 at her home. She was born July 10, 1932 in Mountain View, Oklahoma to loving parents, Verda (McDaniel) and Amon Bond. After graduating from Goodland High School, Barbara attended South Eastern College in Durant where she studied elementary education and was voted as one of the Top Ten Prettiest Women on campus. Barbara spent her 21st birthday in Long Beach, California representing Oklahoma in the Miss Universe Pageant.

When Barbara was 26, she met Bill Parker. When he first saw her walking down the street in Hugo, he told his friends, “I’m going to marry that girl.” And he did. Their first date was April 15th, they were married August 1st and they celebrated 67 years together.

Barbara was the youngest of a loving family of 5 daughters. Bill and Barbara were blessed with three daughters, Teri, Julie and Susan. Together, they moved often with Bill coaching football from Idabel, to Oklahoma City, Ringling, Ardmore, West Lafayette, Indiana (the coldest Barbara had ever been in her life) Orange, Tx, Frederick Ok and back to Ardmore where Bill ultimately retired as Head Coach and Athletic Director before starting his successful New York Life career. Barbara was his number one fan and biggest cheerleader. She worked as a librarian at Charles Evans Elementary; however, her most important job was loving and caring for her family. Her love was extended to each member and was never exhausted. When asked how Barbara would like to be remembered she quickly replied, “Good wife, good mother, good GB (Granny Barb) and a good friend.”

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Parker; her parents, Verda and Amon Bond, her sisters, Lillie May Ross, Thelma Chronic, and Esther Swan. She is survived by her daughters Teri Hubbard and her husband Jeff; their 4 children Parker, Spencer and his wife Courtney Hubbard, Emily and her husband Bryan Decan, Addison and her husband Coby Brownrigg; her daughter Julie Todd and her husband Kent; her daughter Susan Pettit and her husband Brody and their children, Ellie Pettit, Levi Pettit and his wife Haley, and 5 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her last living sister, Faye Cannon, who held a special place in her heart; her brother in law, Tom Parker; and two sister in laws, Janice Parker and Charlene Parker.

Barbara was proud to be married to Bill. Her hobbies included decorating, antiquing and cooking. She was creative. She was fashionable. She was lovely. She was smart. She had a great style her entire life. She was a lady in all senses of the word. They loved living in Ardmore, especially their time with friends at Fellowship Sunday School Class at First United Methodist Church. They enjoyed dancing, travelling, and their “family time” vacations at Bella Vista, Arkansas.

Barbara showed us all the meaning of “for Better or for Worse” after lovingly caring for Bill for 9 years with Alzheimer’s at their home. We would like to thank her compassionate caregivers, Cross Timbers Hospice, and Ideal Home Health here in Ardmore.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to The Alzheimer’s Association, Cross Timbers Hospice and The Goddard Center in Ardmore.

Funeral Services will be held at Ardmore First Methodist Church at 10:30 am on Monday, September 28th under the direction of Craddock Funeral home. She will be laid to rest at the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Hugo, with a graveside service at 3:00 pm.

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09/17/2026

Rick Smith

Funeral services for Rick Smith will be held at the Craddock Memorial Chapel in Ardmore, Oklahoma on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 1:00. Don Ray Thomason will officiate.

He will be laid to rest at the Rose Hill Cemetery, alongside his mother, father, and brother.

Rick was born July 28, 1956, in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Robert Harold Smith and Dorothy Ann Marsh Smith. He went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2026, in Austin, Texas at the age of 70.

He met his future wife, Juanita Brown, in Altus, Oklahoma. Both of their fathers were in the Air Force and were stationed in Altus. The two were married in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, on January 3, 1976, and celebrated their 50th anniversary this year.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Rick joined the Air Force and was stationed in Sumter, South Carolina. After the two were married the couple moved to Sumter.

After his time in the Air Force concluded, they moved to Austin, TX, where Rick became a skilled jack-of-all-trades as a handyman, craftsman, copier technician, business owner and eventually returned to government service in the TSA.

Rick had a lifelong love for music and was a talented drummer who enjoyed performing with a local Austin band.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Dorothy Smith and his brother, Russell Smith.

Rick is survived by his wife, his daughter, Erika Czarnocki and her husband, Brandon of Round Rock, Texas, son, Jason and his wife, Tea Kerr, of Allen, Oklahoma, his sisters, Lisa and Lauren Harrell and her husband Brian of Ardmore; and grandchildren, Nico and Plynn of Allen.

He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to the COPD Foundation.

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09/08/2026

Nicholas Burns Noble

Nicholas Burns Noble, known to family and friends as Nick, Tex, or Old Fart, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 4, 2026, at his cabin in Gunnison, Colorado. He was 70 years old.

Nick was born March 11, 1956, in Ardmore, Oklahoma. The son of Sam and Mary Jane Noble, he grew up in Ardmore and graduated from Ardmore High School in 1974.

He went on to graduate from the University of Oklahoma. After college, he began his career as a landman in the mining industry in Grand Junction, Colorado, where he worked until 1981. He later moved back to Oklahoma City to enter the oil and gas business where he remained involved in multiple capacities throughout his life.

Nick was a dedicated Scout, earning the rank of Eagle Scout and becoming a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow. He had the honor of attending the World Scout Jamboree on the slopes of Mt. Fuji, Japan.

A devoted fan of Oklahoma Sooner sports, Nick had a special love for OU women's basketball, which he shared with his mom. He believed deeply in giving back to his community and served on numerous boards and organizations over the years. He was a board member of Positive Tomorrows, where he helped start the North Pole Invitational golf tournament, an event that raised thousands of dollars for the children served by the organization. His desire to help those less fortunate than himself led him to serve as a board member of the Homeless Alliance.

Nick served as a trustee for the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation and as a board member of Quien Sabe Corporation. He also served as a board member of Nichols Hills Bank, a board member of the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, and a director of the American Association of Professional Landmen. Nick had a lifelong love of cowboy heritage and was a member of the Tejas Vaqueros trail ride in Texas as well as the Rancheros Visitadores trail ride in Santa Barbara, California.

Those who knew Nick remember him as remarkably creative, always able to offer a different perspective on any situation. Above all, Nick was a doer — if something needed to be done, he led the way rather than just talking about it. Nick had a big heart, believed in serving others, and lived that belief every day.

Nick is survived by his life partner, Shirley Word; his son, Lars Noble and wife Sarah; his daughter, Morgan Noble; and his two brothers, Lloyd Noble II and Rusty Noble. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Mary Jane Noble, his sister, Shelley Noble Mullins, and his beloved dog, Stink Eye.

A brief graveside service will be held at Provence Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 20th, followed by a celebration of life at the Archive on Caddo from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

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09/07/2026

Carla Jackson

Carla Jackson, age 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 24, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and true friend to all who knew her.

Carla accepted Christ as her Savior when she was just nine years old. Her faith remained an important part of her life, and she faithfully shared that faith with others. She loved teaching and spent many years teaching first-grade children at church, taking great joy in helping young children learn and grow.

Carla married her beloved husband, Gale Lee Jackson, on July 2, 1960, in Ardmore, Oklahoma. They had met 70 years ago and married four years later. They were inseparable and remained happily married throughout their lives, sharing a deep love and devotion to one another.

Carla lived in the Ardmore area for most of her life. She worked as a medical transcriptionist for 23 years. Cooking and sewing for her family and friends were her two favorite things to do. She found great joy in caring for the people she loved and giving of her time and talents.Carla leaves behind her beloved husband of 66 years, Gale Lee Jackson, with whom she shared a beautiful life and a love that endured through the years. They made their home in Ardmore for most of their married life, building a lifetime of memories together. For the past seven years, Carla and Gale made their home in Holland, Michigan, where they continued to enjoy life together and spend time with family.

She is lovingly remembered by her daughter and son-in-law, Fran and Randy Growall of Ardmore, Oklahoma, and her son and daughter-in-law, Stacy and Stacey Jackson of Holland, Michigan.

Carla was blessed with thirteen grandchildren, including Kassidi and Alex Coleman of Oklahoma; Lauren and Simon Hallett of Guernsey, United Kingdom; Nickolas Growall and Isaac Growall of Oklahoma; Sarah and Marcus Evans of Oklahoma; Bobby Jackson of Texas; Melissa and Aaron Wilkins of Texas; Joshua and Mandy Jackson of Michigan; Jacob Jackson of Michigan; Jonah and Leah Jackson of Illinois; Mallory Jackson of Michigan; and Anna Jackson of Michigan. She was also blessed with twelve great-grandchildren, who brought her great joy and many precious memories.

Carla was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Mary Frances Burnett; her brother, Virgil Edwin Burnett; and her grandparents, Virgil and Lila Mae (Holt) Thompson of Marietta, and Henry David and Effie Mae (Clark) Burnett of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, September 12th at 3:00p.m. at the Craddock Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Rosehill Cemetery.

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09/04/2026

Karen Jo Clements

Funeral services for Karen Jo Clements will be at 10:00 am Wednesday, September 9, 2026, with Chaplain Matt Benedict officiating. Burial will follow at Provence Cemetery with Bobby Clements, Joey Smith, Steven Smith, Jason Qualls, Joe Fine, Sr., and Joe Fine, Jr. serving as pallbearers.

Karen Jo Clements Smith, 66, of Ardmore, Oklahoma, passed away on September 5, 2026. She was born June 26, 1960, in Ardmore.

Karen will be remembered for the love she had for her family, her years spent caring for others, her beautiful smile, and the many little things that made her unmistakably Karen. She was loyal, generous, strong-willed, and wonderfully herself. She loved deeply, and the people closest to her always knew how much they meant to her.

Karen spent many years working as a nurse, including caring for patients in the ICU. Caring for people was an important part of her life, but the role she treasured most was being a mother.

Her son was one of the greatest joys of Karen's life. She was immensely proud of the man he became, and throughout his life, he always knew that his mother had his back.

Some of his most treasured memories are the wonderfully ordinary moments between a mother and her son—the ones that become more precious with time. He remembers her scratching his back while they watched movies, running her fingers through his hair when he was sick, spending days together at the lake, and continuing their tradition of watching movies together even after he was grown. Above all, Karen taught her son what it meant to be loyal.

The birth of her grandson, Levi, brought another great joy into Karen's life. She was there the day he was born and watched him enter the world. Levi held a very special place in his grandmother's heart.

Karen enjoyed the things that made life comfortable and happy: summertime, classic movies, music, flowers, shopping, family gatherings, and her beloved dogs. She loved Young Elvis, Cher and Tina Turner, and had a fondness for lotus flowers and irises. A Diet Coke, some popcorn or chocolate, a good movie, and people she loved nearby could make for a pretty good day. Mexico, particularly Playa del Carmen, was a special place for Karen and became the setting for many happy family memories. There were sunny days, shopping along Fifth Avenue, margaritas with family, and time simply spent together.

Karen had a personality. She could be stubborn and opinionated, with a little rebellious streak that was simply part of her charm. She was also sweet, generous, fiercely loyal, and deeply devoted to the people she loved. One phrase that captured a bit of Karen's approach to life was, “It is what it is.”

Her life had difficult seasons as well as beautiful ones, and those experiences were part of the woman she became. Her son described her in a way that says a great deal in very few words: she loved deeply and she hurt deeply. Later in her life, Karen found her way back to her faith, something that became meaningful to her and to those who loved her.

Those closest to Karen will miss her presence and her beautiful smile. They will miss the conversations, the familiar routines, the family gatherings, and all of the little things they never realized would someday become treasured memories.

They will remember movies watched together, summers at the lake, music playing, shopping trips, sunshine in Mexico, special conversations, crooked pictures on the wall that became a family joke, and a mother's hand running through her son's hair when he didn't feel well.

Most of all, Karen will be remembered for the way she loved her family.

She was a mother, a grandmother, a daughter, a sister, a nurse, and a friend. She was strong-willed and sweet, stubborn and generous, sometimes rebellious, always uniquely herself.

And to the people who loved her, there will simply never be another Karen.

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09/04/2026

Clifton M. Wiggins

Cliff was powerful in the presence of his life, his work ethic, his compassion and hi faith. Cliff was private in his thoughts, words and deeds, yet Godly and true to all. Cliff had the capable hands - and mind - gift. He could operate any type of equipment, repair anything and could analyze - and solve - any debacle, problem, or situation. Cliff was prayerful. Faith wasn't just something he talked about - it was something he lived. Cliff's calm manner in looking at a problem thinking it through, and somehow making it feel manageable. Even on long days - Cliff could find a way to lighten the moment and put a smile on your face. Cliff was protective, caring, loving of his wife, his friends, family, animals, wildlife. and steward of the land.

Cliff is survived by his loving wife, of 27 years, Renee, and a host of extended family and dear friends.

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08/31/2026

Kathleen Bell Kuper

Kathleen Bell was born on August 18, 1936, to Clark and Helen Bell and spent her childhood in Troy, Idaho. She was the oldest daughter and helped look after her surviving younger sisters, Myrna Jolley and Gloria Tew.

Kathleen married Donald Graham Kuper on December 24, 1954, in front of a sparkling Christmas tree, which was appropriate considering her love for the Christmas holiday. Kathleen and Donald had five children: daughter Denett Jones, and sons Jeff, Greg, Brad and Stan Kuper; seven grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Kathleen lived in multiple cities and states in her life, including Idaho, California, Oklahoma, Ohio and Texas, ultimately retiring in Plano, Texas, where she lived for 29 years before moving to Ardmore, Oklahoma upon her husband’s passing.

Kathleen was a devoted mother and dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where she served in various roles including Sunday School teacher and Primary teacher. Kathleen was a seamstress and enjoyed honing her skills at sewing clothing and designing draperies. Her eye for design and color carried through to her hobby of jewelry design, where her knowledge of gemstones of all types, shapes, and quality transformed those stones into beautiful jewelry. Christmas was Kathleen’s favorite holiday, where the family home was transformed by setting up the Christmas tree, making candy and decorating Christmas cookies, all while holiday music played in the background. These activities created a lasting tradition for the family. Kathleen was small in stature but large in personality. She could always be counted on to offer her comically cantankerous take on the world with statements that would leave everyone laughing and repeating those same words years later. Her character and behavior were greatly influenced by being raised as a child of schoolteachers during the Great Depression. Kathleen was very caring and loving towards her family and friends and would always be there to give a word of support or solace when needed.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her son Bradley and her husband, Donald. She will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her.

A graveside service is being planned for Wendell Cemetery located in Wendell, Idaho. She will be buried next to her husband, Donald G. Kuper, and her son, Brad Kuper.

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08/27/2026

Charles Wesley Dobbins III

Charles Wesley Dobbins, III, affectionately known as Wes- and to his grandchildren, Pappy, “Pappy the Pirate” and “Papster”, lived a life defined by resilience, adventure, and an unwavering smile. Wes passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 80, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, and love.

Born and raised in Ardmore, Oklahoma, Wes was a proud graduate of the University of Oklahoma and carried the Sooner spirit with him throughout his life. He never met a stranger. Whether sharing a story or lending a helping hand, he had a way of making everyone feel like an old friend. He believed life was meant to be lived fully, and he did exactly that.

Wes built a successful career in the oil and gas industry. Perhaps his greatest professional accomplishment, however, was rebuilding after losing nearly everything in the Penn Square Bank collapse. He refused to let adversity define him. Through determination, hard work, and optimism, he rebuilt his career and created another successful company from the ashes—a testament to his grit, perseverance, and refusal to give up.

Wes and his wife, Debra, enjoyed 28 wonderful years filled with family, fun and love. Wes and Debra retired in Anna Maria Island, Florida, where they made lifelong friends from all over the country. They could almost always be found near the water. Whether tanning in the Florida sunshine, which Wes loved so much, or fishing in the ocean or a simple Oklahoma farm pond, he was simply happiest around the water. Among Wes’s many adventures, he proudly caught record-breaking marlin and sailfish in Mexican waters—stories that became family legends.

Wes also found joy in life’s quieter moments. He loved tending to his flowers, especially his treasured orchids, and appreciated the beauty they brought to every season. Above all else, Wes cherished his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose greatest legacy was not measured by professional success or fishing records, but by the countless lives he touched with kindness, humor, and generosity. His family will forever remember his adventurous spirit, determination to never give up, and remarkable ability to find joy in every day.

Wes is survived by his wife, Debra Dobbins; his children, William Dobbins, Chad Dobbins and his wife, Cindy, Samuel Dobbins and his wife, Jaime; his stepchildren, Colly Warren and Seana Warren; his grandchildren, Kelsey Williams and her husband, Mason, Mackenzie Dobbins, Khi Dobbins, Kennedy Dobbins; his step-grandchildren, Jordan and Avery Warren, Morgan and Samantha Murray; his sisters, Donna Raymond and husband, Steve, and Becky McGalliard; along with many nieces and nephews and dear friends who will miss him deeply. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Julia Dobbins, and his sister, Debra Christenberry.

Wes made friends wherever he went, and his family would like to recognize some of the important people in his life as honorary pallbearers; Sam Daube, Jesse Cross, Charlie Williams, Billy Stromberg, Sam Veazy, Keith Gray, Justin Bederka, and Trey McElroy.

Although Wes’s earthly voyage has come to an end, his family takes comfort knowing that somewhere beyond the horizon, Pappy the Pirate has found calm waters, a tight fishing line, blooming orchids, and the biggest catch of all.

Memorial services will be held at Craddock Memorial Chapel in Ardmore, Oklahoma, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to one of the many charities Wes supported – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Shriners Children’s Hospitals, Wounded Warrior Project, or Circle of Life Foundation.

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