OBITUARIES

Teesa Dawn Bittinger

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3 years ago

11/21/2023

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May 7, 1977 – November 17, 2023

GLENPOOL, OK – Teesa Dawn Bittinger, 46, tragically, on Nov. 13, 2023, the world lost a bright soul as she passed away in Glenpool, OK.A celebration of Teesa’s vibrant life was at 5 p.m. on Nov. 17 at Schaudt’s Glenpool-Bixby Funeral Service, located at 1329 East 151st St. Glenpool, OK.
Following the celebration, a viewing/visitation was until 8 p.m., providing an opportunity for friends and family to pay their respects.
She was born on May 7, 1977, in Ada, OK to her loving parents, Ronald and Glenda Cothren.
Teesa was more than a general manager; she was the heartbeat of Hatch in Jenks, OK. Her dedication and passion for her work were evident in the thriving community she helped cultivate and the countless lives she touched.
Teesa’s memory will forever be etched in the hearts of those who knew her. Her vibrant spirit, dedication to her community, and the love she poured into her work will be remembered with admiration. May she rest in eternal peace, and may her legacy continue to shine brightly in the lives of those she touched. She lived a life full of love and wonder. There has never been a dull moment. She was always surrounded by her friends and family.
Teesa is survived by her husband; Ryan Bittinger; her six children, Morgan Vann, Dawsen Harbison, Tristian Harbison, Trenton Harbison, Braedon McKown and Breauna McKown; sisters, Misty Cothren and Brittnay Nichole; brother, Ron Keith Cothren; father, Ronald Cothren and mother, Glenda Durham; and her beloved grandchildren, Naysia and Lucio Segundo.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Schaudt’s Glenpool-Bixby Funeral Service. To offer words of comfort, share special memories, and extend condolences to the family during this time of profound loss, please visitschaudtfuneralservice.com.
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May 7, 1977-November 17, 2023

Schaudt’s Glenpool-Bixby Funeral Service
1329 East 151st St., Glenpool, Oklahoma 74033
918-291-1700 | www.schaudtfuneralservice.com

OBITUARIES

Steven Douglas Drury

Published

6 days ago

07/15/2026

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February 9, 1968 – July 4, 2026
BOWIE – Steven Douglas Drury, 58 died on July 4, 2026.
A private celebration of life for the family was on July 10.
He was an entrepreneur and created his business Drill Rig Depot.
He is survived by his wife, Christina Drury; four children, Sydney, Ben, Bailey and Josie; six grandchildren; parents, Don and Lois Drury; and brothers, David, Danny and Christopher.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

OBITUARIES

John Wayne Shelton

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6 days ago

07/15/2026

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December 22, 1959 – July 1, 2026
SUNSET – John Wayne Shelton, 66, died on July 1, 2026.
There was a celebration of life for him from 5 – 7 p.m. on July 10 at Nocona Brewery.
He was born on Dec. 22, 1959 to Wade and Thelma Shelton in Nocona. He worked in the oilfield most of his life. He married Stephanie Burleson on Dec. 13, 1984 in Nocona.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his children, Jared Shelton, Bowie and Stacia Lorenz, Tennessee; sister, Serina Thomas, Bowie; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Memorial donations made to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home of Nocona.

OBITUARIES

Weldon Ray Duff

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6 days ago

07/15/2026

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March 3, 1962 – July 6, 2026
WICHITA FALLS – Weldon Ray Duff, 64, died on July 6, 2026.
There was a visitation from 6 – 7 p.m. on July 10 at Jerry Woods Chapel in Nocona. A graveside service was at 10 a.m. on July 11 at Ringgold Cemetery with Richard Allen officiating. Pallbearers will be Mike Bonham, Jimmy Smith, Hatch Womack, Lynn Bugsy Allen, Blake Allen, Marlin Franklin, Joe Barnhill and Butch Matthews.
Duff was born on March 3, 1962 in Henrietta to Benjamin Franklin Duff Jr. and Myra Durham Duff. He worked as a machinist and was known as a “Jack-Of-All-Trades.”
Duff was a member of Bowie Masonic Lodge 578. He married Jowana Bussey on Aug. 8, 1980 in Ringgold.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Jowana Duff, Ringgold; daughter, Jessica Lierly, Collinsville; sister, Becky Case, Stoneburg; brother, Benjamin Franklin Duff III, Lonegrove, OK and three grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, 440 Cypress Ave., Wichita Falls or Ringgold Cemetery Association, 1108 Hanson Rd., Ringgold.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona.