OBITUARIES

Pastor Gregory Alan Newton

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4 years ago

08/13/2021

March 2, 1962 – August 7, 2021
ELK CITY, OK – Pastor Gregory Alan Newton, 59, seven months and seven months old, left this world behind to spend eternity with Jesus on Aug. 7, 2021 in Oklahoma City, OK.
A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Aug. 13 at Gateway Church in Elk City, OK with Pastor Roger Reston, Pastor Berry Tilley, the Rev. Dennis Reeves, Evangelist Hansie Steyn and Evangelist Doctor Mike Smalley officiating. Interment will follow at Lone Wolf Cemetery in Lone Wolf, OK with Shannon Hall, Evangelist Doug Eccles and Evangelist Damon Grove officiating. Viewing will be available from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. with a family visitation from 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 12 at Gateway Church located at 4227 W 3rd St in Elk City.
Pastor Greg, as he was affectionately known to all, was born in Oklahoma City, OK, to his parents, the Rev. Curtis and Arlene (McConnell) Newton on March 2, 1962.
Greg came to know Jesus Christ as his savior and was called into the ministry at a very young age. He began full time ministry as a pastor at the age of 22. Greg received his Ministry License and Ordination from the Assemblies of God organization. He and his wife of 32 years, Lisa Haigood Newton, were married in Lubbock on July 15, 1989. From this union, three daughters were born and raised to carry on the Christian heritage.
Greg always had a pastor’s heart not just to the church, but the community at large. He served the schools in each community where he lived. He served as referee, umpire, bus driver, radio announcer and fan to the local sports teams. He served in hospital ministry wherever God led him as well as being involved in the ministerial alliance in many communities. He was an avid University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma City Thunder fan. He was also an enthusiastic golf player and fan, playing numerous tournaments with friends and family.
Greg was heavily involved and loyal to the Mission Fields of Africa and Mexico making several missionary journeys spreading the love of Christ around the world. This was done not only through personal ministry but also through raising funds for Bibles in foreign languages through the “Fire Bible” ministry. Many souls will enter heaven’s gates because of Greg’s faithful service to the gospel. His pastor’s heart led him to become “best friends” with each member of his congregation becoming their confidant, moral support, prayer warrior and spiritual leader. He loved to rib his friends and joke with all who would listen.
Everyone who knew Greg would say he was an avid sports enthusiast. From golf, high school basketball, OU football, tennis and volleyball he enjoyed the thrill of competition. Greg will be missed from the Erick basketball games where he announced the games to the Sayre Golf Course where he competed. This season of Greg’s race is complete but his eternal life has just begun.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa; daughters, Brooklyn and husband, Chasten Musick, Weatherford, OK, Brittan Newton, McAlester, OK, Boston Newton; brother, Ronnie Newton, Yukon, OK; sister, Carol and husband, Eugene Trinkle, Waxahachie; granddaughter, Ryleigh Musick, Weatherford, OK as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, good friends and church family.
In lieu of flowers a love gift may be accepted at Great Plains Bank of Elk City, OK in care of Boston Newton.
Services are under the care and direction of Whinery Funeral Service.
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OBITUARIES

Dean Allen Shaffer

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1 week ago

05/28/2025

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June 24, 1962 – May 18, 2025
BOWIE – Dean Allen Shaffer, 62, was escorted to the gates of heaven May 18, 2025 at 12:34 a.m. in the arms of his loving wife Christal Shaffer after complications of pneumonia
A celebration of life for Dean was held at 11 a.m. on May 31 at the First Baptist Church in Alvord followed by a meal for the family.
Dean was born June 24, 1962, in Lander, WY. While quiet and soft spoken, he had a mighty love for the Lord, his wife of 38 years and his family. Dean was an incredibly hard worker, but all who knew Dean also knew how generous he was. He enjoyed cooking outside, hosting get-togethers at their home, having a drink and listening to good music as well as spending time with his bees.
He is preceded in death by his mother-in-law, “Memom” Linda Stevens and loving sister-in-law, Terri Shaffer and sister-in-law, Linda Shaffer.
Dean is survived by his wife, Christal Shaffer; children, Justin Shaffer and wife Kayla, Miles Shaffer, and Ainsley Hernandez and husband Josue; his children in Christ, Chris Lovell, and Andrew Stevens and wife Sutton; grandchildren, Kayden Shaffer and fiancé Nathan Mac, Colton Shaffer and wife Payton, Jaid, Remi, Briggs, Watts, Hutch, Justice and Maverick; great-grandchild, Colter; his parents, James Oliver Shaffer and Alice Bethine; siblings, Randy Shaffer, Cheryl Shaffer and partner Mike Hoffman, Mike Shaffer and wife Kim, Cathey Tewes and husband Andy; numerous other nieces, nephews and family members.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES

Betty Sue Bynum

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1 week ago

05/28/2025

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April 3, 1929 – May 20, 2025
BOWIE – Betty Sue Bynum, 96, passed away on May 20, 2025 in Nocona, TX.
Betty was born on April 3, 1929 in Thornton to Thomas Everett and Eva May Stiff Hardaway. She attended elementary school in Van Alstyne and attended high school in Calvert. She graduated from Teachers College High School and continued on to North Texas State Teacher’s College graduating with a bachelor of arts, library science degree at age 20. In 1977, she continued her education obtaining a master of education degree at University of North Texas.
While attending college, Betty met her future husband, Floyd Arthur Bynum. Betty wanted to work and live on her own for a year before getting married, so they had a long distance courtship while she taught school for a year in Canyon, Texas. They decided they were meant for each other and married on Aug. 5, 1950 in McKinney.
After starting their family in 1951, Betty and Floyd moved to Bowie where Floyd was industrial arts teacher at Bowie High School. Betty was a stay-at-home mom for few years. In 1960, she restarted her teaching career, teaching sixth grade for many years, eventually moving to high school where she was librarian until her retirement in 1988. She was a lifetime member of TSTA and a member of TLA.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Alma Lou Perkins and husband, Floyd A. Bynum.
Betty is survived by her three daughters, Nancy Headley, (Douglas), Jean Richards (John) and Patricia Johnson (Craig), grandchildren, Heather Morse, Alicia Hutchison, Jennifer Holloman, Justin Richards, Steven Johnson and Brian Johnson; seven great grandchildren and two nieces, Suzanne Scott and Dianne Herr.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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OBITUARIES

Pedro Leon Olvera

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2 weeks ago

05/22/2025

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May 19, 1976 – May 11, 2025
NOCONA – Pedro Leon Olvera, 48, died on May 11, 2025.
There was a rosary at 6 p.m. on May 18 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona. A funeral service was at noon on May 19 at St. Jospeh’s Catholic Church in Nocona.
He was born on May 19, 1976 in Celya, Mexico Guanajuato to Juan Olvera and Felixa Leon. Olvera was a part of a big family and hard-worker all of his life. He worked mostly in agriculture as a rancher. He loved working on cars in his spare time, especially with his son. He married Blanca Torres in 1995 in Celya, Mexico Guanajuato.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Rosa and Juana Gomez; and nephew, Juan Gomez Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Blanca Olvera; Nocona; son, Pedro Jr. Olvera, Nocona; daughter, Mariana Hampton, Gainesville; sisters, Yolanda, Nocona and Margarita, Mexico; brothers, Juan, Luis, Santiago and Francisco, all of Mexico; a grandson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.