Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, 501 NW 5th Street, Guymon, OK (2026)

03/05/2026

Jeffrey Len Smith was born on June 7, 1970, in Guymon, Oklahoma to his mother Lavonne Calsing Smith. Jeff was raised in Guymon; he graduated from the class of 1988. He enlisted in the army right out of high school and proudly served his country. After his honorable discharge, He began attending OPSU to further his education and in 1995 he received his bachelor’s degree in accounting. He began working for Oakes accounting firm in Guymon, before starting his own fence company.

For over a decade, he served the Oklahoma panhandle and surrounding communities by being a Firefighter with the Guymon Fire Dept. and an Air Medic with Eagle Med Paramedic Service. In the latter years of Jeff’s working career, he was a safety technician until his recent retirement.

Many people didn’t know this, but Jeff had a love for woodworking, especially building wood decks and fences for people; a passion he shared with his son Kale, with whom he was able to work with on a few projects recently. Jeff was also a talented drummer, a pastime he pursued with enthusiasm, he loved especially spending time with his granddaughters.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Dwayne and Irene Calsing; brother, Brad Lee Smith; and his stepfather, Roger Sublett.

Jeff is survived by his children: son, Kale Smith and wife Chelsi; son, Lane Smith and daughter Emily Smith. His two granddaughters, Hayden Rae Smith and Hadleigh Jean Smith; and his mother Lavonne Sublett.

Graveside Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Elmhurst Cemetery with Pastor Arlen Lloyd officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jeff's children and grandchildren, all contributions will be accepted by the funeral home c/o Henson- Novak Funeral Directors P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, Oklahoma
73942

Friends may sign the online guest book, leave an online condolence or upload a favorite photo to www.hensonnovak.com.

03/03/2026

Jose Alejandro Martinez, affectionately known as “Joe,” passed away on March 3, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas. He was born on May 29, 1942, in Farley, New Mexico. His parents were Ramon and Rosa Martinez.

Joe met the love of his life, Vickie, and they were united in marriage. In 1970, they made their home in Guymon, where they built a life together rooted in love, faith, hard work, and mutual respect.

Joe was truly a jack of all trades. Self-taught and naturally gifted, he seemed to know how to fix just about anything. He spent much of his career working as a maintenance worker, where his skill, ingenuity, and strong work ethic earned him the respect of coworkers and friends alike. He spent his final working years at B&B Sales, where he cherished visiting with customers each day until his retirement. Joe was more than just a dedicated employee — he was a mentor, a steady hand, and a trusted friend to many.

Above all, Joe loved his family. His devotion to them was the greatest joy of his life. He treasured time with his grandchildren, rarely missing a sporting event and was always ready for a fishing trip. He also had a deep love for animals and found happiness in caring for them. Joe was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church.

Joe is survived by his children: Jennifer Reyes; Alex Martinez and wife Rachael; Victor Martinez and his late wife Sandra Martinez; son-in-law, Lupe Garcia; Francis Romero and husband Juan Romero; Anna Martinez.

He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren: Nichole Moore and husband Jeremy; Mark Lusano and wife Aly; Lupe, Latasha, and Brittany Garcia; Michael Martinez; Mary and Randy Durbin; Hope and Bobby Anton; Thalia and Alan Arias; and Roberta, Amanda, and Johnny Romero.

His great-grandchildren include Evan, Braylie, and Isaiah Moore; Avery and Ronin Lusano; Ciara and Hailey Anton; Adriel, Asiel, and Aleah Arias, and Brantley and Leo Durbin.

Joe is also survived by his siblings Manuel Tarango and wife Mary; Gloria Martinez and husband Leo; Tony Sandoval; and his brother-in-law, John Ed Perea. Along with numerous nieces, nephews, and family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Rosa Martinez; his loving wife, Vickie Martinez; his beloved daughter, Roseann Garcia, and mother-in-law, Manuelita Anna Perea.

A Rosary will be held Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, March 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., also at the church. Services are entrusted to Henson-Novak Funeral Directors.

Joe will be remembered for his steady hands, generous heart, quiet strength, and unwavering love for his family. His legacy lives on in the many lives he touched.

Friends and family may leave an online condolence, sign the online guest book or upload a favorite photo to www.hensonnovak.com.

02/27/2026

For those families that select cremation as their final wishes: Do you know where your loved one is being cremated? Only 15% of funeral homes in the State of Oklahoma own their own crematory.

We are part of that 15%. We became the first funeral home in the Oklahoma Panhandle with our own in house crematory that provides cremation and memorial services to Cimarron, Texas, and Beaver Counties, along with the Southwest Kansas and North Texas Panhandle areas, with four certified cremation technicians.

We want you to know that we will care for your loved one from the time of the first notification until your final wishes are completed; your loved one will never leave our care.

Henson~Novak Funeral Directors
“Our Family serving your Family” since 1952

02/10/2026

Alan Joe Webb was born on February 18, 1952, in Guymon, Oklahoma, where he was also raised and spent his life. Joe passed away on February 10, 2026, peacefully surrounded by his wife of 53 years, Nina Webb, and their two daughters, leaving behind a legacy deeply rooted in agriculture, community, faith, and the Western way of life.

Joe came from a family whose roots in the Oklahoma Panhandle dated back to the1890’s. Growing up on land shaped by Webb family grit and perseverance, he learned early the values of hard work, integrity, and stewardship – the traits that guided him throughout his life as a farmer and rancher. Joe worked the land with dedication and pride for decades, tending to crops and livestock. Known as a leading innovator in farming and agricultural technology long before it was widely adopted, Joe was always ahead of the curve, experimenting with new techniques and tools to improve productivity and sustainability while honoring traditional farming values. His lifelong commitment to excellence in agriculture earned him many recognitions, including the 2002 Texas County Ag Producer of the Year and the 2013 Master Agronomist Award from Oklahoma State University’s Department of Plant and Soil Sciences. After retiring from farming, Joe embraced a new chapter with Nina as a bucking bull owner, becoming involved in the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) and American Bucking Bull, Inc. (ABBI), where he and Nina owned many competitive bulls and supported the sport he loved.

Joe’s nickname – “Gotta Go Joe” – was well known among friends and family and later inspired the name of the first bull he and Nina purchased, a fitting tribute that became part of his legacy in the rodeo world. In true cowboy fashion, he rode into his last Finals and won that Gold Buckle, the perfect reward for a life well ridden, well loved, and well lived.

Beyond his work, Joe was known for his deep faith, generosity, and overwhelming love for his family, friends, and community. He took pride in Guymon and supported the Victory Memorial Methodist Church and local agriculture, rodeo programs, and youth events, believing strongly in giving back and helping the next generation succeed.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Nina Webb; their daughters, Telisa Webb Schelin and her husband James from Dallas, TX, and Angie Webb Mulkey and her husband Chad from Sherwood, OR; his grandchildren, Jadyn Mulkey (22), Ava Joelle Schelin (19), and Calan Mulkey (18); his sister, Karen Camp and her husband Murry from Windsor, CO; his nephew Hayden Camp and his wife Debbie from Ft. Collins, CO; Twilla Tracy, his special sister-in-law, from Guymon, OK; his brother-law-law Scott Gullett and his wife Kim from Midlothian, TX; his sister-in-law Tammy Bourquin and her husband John from Purcell, OK; his step father-in-law Ray Gullett from Oklahoma City, OK; and many, many cousins and extended family members and friends who will Forever cherish his memory. He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest “Tweed” Webb and Eunice Webb Sexton.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30. p.m. at Henson~Novak Funeral Home in Guymon.

A celebration of Joe’s life will be held on Monday, February 16 at 1:30pm at Victory Memorial Methodist Church with graveside services immediately following. Memorials may be made to the Victory Memorial Methodist Men, Carson Perry Legacy Scholarship, and the American Cancer Society.

Joe will be remembered as a hardworking farmer, a proud rancher, a passionate bull owner, and a man whose generosity and smile left an unforgettable mark on all who knew him.

Friends and family may sign the online guest book, leave an online condolence or upload a favorite photo to www.hensonnovak.com

02/01/2026

Laurie Green, age 71, of Guymon, OK, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. The daughter of Eugene (Gene) and Jo Marie Miller, Laurie was born in Kansas City, Missouri on November 19, 1954. Raised in Guymon, Laurie attended Guymon Schools where she graduated with the Guymon High School class of 1973.

Laurie married the love of her life, Ronnie Green, on May 24, 1973. The couple made their early home in Guymon, eventually settling into their permanent home on the Miller Ranch where they worked hand in hand on the farm and ranch.

Laurie raised 5 girls alongside Ronnie. Never afraid of a “little hard work”, Laurie worked a variety of jobs including being a cook at the Guymon Livestock Auction (the Sale Barn), a bus driver for Hardesty School district, and a small business owner of a secondhand clothing store.

Laurie was generous and rarely missed an opportunity to adopt her daughters’ friends or
care for a family member. She loved to garden and nothing made her happier than caring for her house plants and flowers. Laurie will forever be well loved and remembered for her home cooking, especially her famous cinnamon rolls.

Laurie was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Green; her parents, Jo Marie and
Eugene (Gene) Miller; and one brother, Bradley Miller.

Laurie is survived by her 5 girls: Erica (Britch) Maddox, Jessica (Vaughn) Wallace, Monica
(Jeff Wildrix) Green, Mica Parks, and Clancy Green; her grandchildren: Paxton (CJ) Cavin, Kaitlynn (Matt) Cassady, Rikki (Allen Dixon) Green, Payton Maddox, Jordan Wallace, Cara Sandoval, Michael Wallace, Tobi Sandoval, Karsten Parks, and Avery Morris; and her great- grandchildren: Ollie Cavin, Ames Cavin, Josh Dixon, Darrel Dixon, and Sloane Cassady; as well as one brother, Eugene Miller.

A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Henson-Novak Chapel with visitation following. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Feeding Hearts and Hands, a local non-profit in Guymon providing nutritious meals and fellowship for the community. Donations will be accepted at Henson- Novak Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, Oklahoma 73942.

Friends and family are encouraged to share memories and photos of Laurie to the memorial page, allowing us to remember and celebrate her life together.

Cremation services are entrusted to Henson-Novak Cremation Center of Boise City.

Friends and family may sign the online guest book, leave an online condolence or upload a favorite photo to www.hensonnovak.com.

01/17/2026

Gary Blain Cook was born on June 11, 1962, in Guymon, Oklahoma, to Carroll “Cookie” and Sherely Cook. He passed from this life into his heavenly home on January 16, 2026, at BSA Hospital in Amarillo, Texas.

Gary was raised in Keyes, Oklahoma, and graduated from Keyes High School in 1980. During his school years, Gary gained the nickname “Geetz,” and it stayed with him for the rest of his life.
Everyone who knew and loved him called him Geetz—a name that showed the closeness, warmth, and friendships he carried throughout his life.

After graduation, Gary began his working career with Kinzer Oil Company. He later went to work for Chris Hunt Water Hauling. When his family purchased the business, Gary played an important role in helping run the company until it was sold to MidCon in 2015. Gary continued working for MidCon until 2022. That year, he began working for the Cimarron County District 3, where he served as a foreman. He truly enjoyed this time in his life, especially working alongside friends and family, and he took pride in serving his community.

On June 11, 2005, Gary married his best friend, Jeannie (Overton) Perky. Through this marriage, he not only became a loving husband, but also a father to three teenagers. It takes a special man to step into a family and fully embrace that role, and Gary did so with love and grace. As a dad, he was there for every milestone—graduations, weddings, and countless moments in between. He had the honor of walking both of his daughters down the aisle, welcoming each grandchild into the world, and standing beside his family through all of life’s important moments. Gary was a devoted husband, dad, and Papa to a family who loved him deeply.

Gary was a faithful member of Keyes Baptist Church throughout his life. He spent many years driving a bus to Falls Creek, where he made a lasting impact on students and sponsors. He also served his community as a longtime member of the Keyes School Board and volunteered with the Keyes Volunteer Fire Department for more than ten years. Gary had a true servant’s heart and was always ready to help when needed.

Gary’s greatest joy was his family, and his hobbies often followed whatever his children, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews were involved in. He was a dedicated sports fan and rarely missed a chance to support them at activities across Oklahoma and Kansas City. Following his family’s activities, he became a devoted fan of a wide range of sports, from karate and soccer to ice skating and gymnastics. On one trip to Kansas City to watch his granddaughters cheer, he joked that it was the ﬁrst time he had ever been to a football game and didn’t watch the game, just to support his cheerleader—perfectly capturing the devoted Papa he was. When he could not be there in person, he followed along through live streams—often watching more than one game at a time. You could usually count on one of those games being a Ho**er or Mooreland game as he cheered on his great-nephews. Gary also followed college and professional sports closely, with a special love for the OU Sooners. In addition to sports, he enjoyed trap shooting and riding motorcycles. When SiriusXM ﬁrst became available, Jeannie gifted him a radio for his truck so he could listen to sports talk, which brought him great joy.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Carroll and Sherely Cook; his father-in-law, Jasper Overton; and his son-in-law, Kevin Lopez. He is survived by his wife, Jeannie Cook; his children, Marsha and Joseph Williams, Michelle Lopez, and Mitchell and Sara Perky; his grandchildren, Landon and Jordan Perky, and Alyssa, Tyson, Ryleigh, and Dylan Williams; his siblings, Donnie and Julie Cook, and Lynn and Brent Jones; along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Gary leaves behind a legacy of faith, service, and deep love for his family. While his family mourns his passing, they ﬁnd peace in knowing Gary is now at rest in his heavenly home and will be reunited with them one day.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Henson~Novak Funeral Home in Boise City.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at The First Baptist Church of Keyes with Matt Montoya officiating. Interment to follow at Willowbar Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Gary’s name to the Cimarron Trap Club.

All contributions will be accepted by the Funeral Home C/O Henson-Novak Funeral Directors P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, Oklahoma 73942.

Friends and family may sign the online guest book, leave an online condolence or upload a favorite picture to www.hensonnovak.com.

01/16/2026

Etta Joan Young 1934-2026

01/10/2026

Etta Joan James Young, affectionately known as Joan or Gran to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, in Locust Grove, Georgia. Born on August 29, 1934, in Boise City, Oklahoma, Joan's life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and service, woven with the threads of her passions and relationships.

Joan's journey began as the daughter of Walter Pelig James and Bonnie Delores James, and she grew up surrounded by a loving family. She was a beacon of light in the lives of her siblings, Bonnie Montgomery, Walter "Shug" James, Frank James, and Joe James, who preceded her in death, as well as Tom & Deb James and Jessie & Gayla James, who continue to cherish her memory.

The love story of Joan and her beloved husband, Henry Thomas Young, spanned an incredible 65 years until his passing. Together, they built a life filled with joy and raised a family that was the center of Joan's world. Her son, Walter Arthur Young, greeted her with open arms in the next life, while her daughter, Lisa Young Laughlin, son-in-law Joseph Stambaugh, and grandchildren Heather Glossup, Ashley Laughlin, and Thomas Laughlin, along with Mason Glossup her cherished great-grandson remain to honor her legacy.

Joan's educational journey culminated in a BA in Nursing, a testament to her caring nature and desire to help others. She graduated from high school in the class of 1952 in Felt, Oklahoma, and her compassion and skill as a nurse were evident until she chose to focus on her most cherished role in 1965, that of a mother.

Her hobbies were as diverse as her love for her family, ranging from gardening and coin collecting to reading and breeding cattle. Joan was truly a rare and unusual woman, whose interests reflected her multifaceted personality and zest for life.

Those who knew Joan would describe her as loving above all else. Her warmth and kindness touched the lives of many, and her memory will be celebrated with visitation at Haisten Funeral Home on Monday evening, January 12, 2026, from 6 to 8 PM.

The final farewell will be held in her birthplace of Boise City, Oklahoma, with funeral and burial services on January 16, 2026 with Visitation and Service at 1:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home and a Graveside Service to follow at Boise City Cemetery under the direction of Henson-Novak Funeral Directors of Boise City.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Joan's name to The Soutar Memorial Library or to The Cimarron Heritage Center. All Contributions will be accepted by the funeral home c/o Henson~Novak Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, Oklahoma 73942.

Friends and family may sign the online guest book, leave an online condolence or upload a favorite photo to www.hensonnovak.com.

01/05/2026

Alberta Shannon

January 5, 1934 – January 4, 2026

Alberta Shannon, age 91, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 4, 2026. She passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family and the promise of eternal life through Christ.

Alberta was born on January 5, 1934, south of Campo, Colorado, and was raised in Griggs, Oklahoma. From an early age, she embraced the values of faith, family, and service that guided her throughout her life.

She was united in marriage to Jerry Shannon, who preceded her in death. Alberta was also preceded in death by her beloved son, Mark Shannon.

She is lovingly survived by her son, Micheal Shannon, and his wife Lori; their children, Jesse Shannon and his wife Alicia, Matthew Shannon, and daughter Megan; and her cherished great-grandchildren, Sawyer, Cooper, Fletcher, Kolton, and Kyler Shannon.

Alberta devoted her life to her family as a homemaker, creating a home filled with love, warmth, and faith. She was an active and faithful member of Hope Lutheran Church, where she found great joy in worship, fellowship, and service. Her quiet strength, kind heart, and steadfast faith were a blessing to all who knew her.

Alberta leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to family. While she will be deeply missed, her family finds comfort in knowing she now rests in the arms of her Savior, reunited with loved ones who have gone before her.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made in her memory to Coldwater Manor, Stratford, Texas.

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” – Revelation 21:4

Graveside Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Boise City Cemetery with Pastor Kim Mizer officiating.

Cremation Services are entrusted to Henson~Novak Cremation Center of Boise City.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Alberta's name to Coldwater Manor of Stratford, Texas. All contributions will be accepted by the funeral home c/o Henson~Novak Funeral Directors P.O. Box, 1306, Guymon, Oklahoma 73942.

Friends and family may sign the online guest book, leave an online condolence or upload a favorite photo to www.hensonnovak.com.

01/03/2026

Glenna Fay (Smith) Wells was born August 7, 1939, to Willington and Claudia Smith in the post office at Felt, OK. That’s what she loved to tell people, but that portion of the family home did not actually become the post office until a few years later. She passed away at the age of 86 years at Cimarron Memorial Hospital in Boise City, OK, where she benefitted from lots of loving care from her family and friends and the nursing staff who became special friends.

Glenna loved Felt and had a wonderful childhood there. She enjoyed school and especially playing basketball; she had a mean hook shot! After being a 1957 FHS graduate, she headed off to PAMC in Goodwell, OK, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Math. That degree allowed her to get her first math teaching job in Laverne, OK. While at Laverne, she met the love of her life Hubert Wells. He was 13 years older than her, so when he started pursuing her, she was pretty unconvinced. She soon learned that they had many things in common, particularly a love for God and sports. In 18 months they were married and living in the home he built for her. They were blessed with 3 children Sharon Kay, Kevin Ray, and Kristy Renee.

In 1976 Glenna got the opportunity to move back home to Felt with her family. She stayed at home being a farm wife until 1980, and then the math teacher became a kindergarten teacher, and she loved it! She taught at Felt School until she retired in 1994 to spend more time with Hubert. Although she retired from teaching in the public school setting, she never really retired from teaching. She was a true teacher at heart and was happiest if someone was learning. Whether it was teaching Sunday School(which she did until her health did not allow it), VBS, ESL classes, or just simply teaching her grandkids all kinds of lessons; she was ALWAYS teaching. She was a master storyteller and still came to school to tell some of the classes stories until about two years ago.

She considered being Grammy her highest honor. She was not a giver of material gifts; she was a giver of her time, and she was the best at that! The grandkids will always remember listening to her read and tell lots of stories, eating her famous homemade whole wheat toast, playing lots of board games, and always knowing she was at every school function cheering them on. The trips she took with the grandkids every summer were dubbed “The Grammy Trip,” and they were highly anticipated! She dreamed of taking the grandkids to see the ark in Kentucky, and she managed to do that.

Glenna was a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, an aunt, a student, a teacher, a friend, but most importantly she was a child of God. She exemplified her love for Jesus Christ in the way she lived her life everyday for everyone to see. What a legacy she leaves behind in that her children and grandchildren and nieces and nephews and the countless children she shared with at Bible Club and Sunday School know that Jesus loves them and gave his life for them because she loved them enough to tell them.

Glenna was preceded in death by her parents Willington and Claudia(Stokes) Smith, her husband Hubert Wells, and her brother Claude Smith. She is survived by daughter Sharon de Boer(Abel) of Felt, son Kevin Wells of Felt, daughter Kristy Murdock(Rusty) of Boise City, grandchildren Cade Murdock (Emily), Kymber Arthaud(Micah), Alex de Boer (Megan), Cassidy de Boer, Tommy Murdock, Kaelyn de Boer, Kamryn Ramos(Cesar), Mason Murdock, Laryk Wells, great-grandchildren Aubrey Murdock, Tenley Murdock, Evee Arthaud, Owen Murdock, Elle Arthaud, and baby de Boer, brother John Smith, sister Joy Savage(John), and many other nieces and nephews and friends.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Henson-Novak Funeral Home in Boise City, Oklahoma.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the First Baptist Church of Felt, Oklahoma. Interment to follow at Bertrand Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Glenna's name to The Felt Public School for a Tree Fund for the Children's Playground. All contributions will be accepted by the funeral home c/o Henson~Novak Funeral Directors P.O. Box, 1306, Guymon, Oklahoma 73942.

Friends and family may sign the online guest book, leave an online condolence or upload a favorite photo to www.hensonnovak.com.

12/28/2025

Alejo Ortega, lovingly known as "Dad" by his children, passed away on December 27, 2025. Born on September 24, 1973, in Acámbaro, Guanajuato, Mexico, Alejo was a devoted husband, father, and friend who will be greatly missed by everyone who was fortunate to know him.

Alejo was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church and took great pride in his job at Texhoma ISD as the Maintenance/Bus Director. He had a genuine love for all children and was always involved in his children's school events and in the Texhoma community. Alejo also had a great love for horses.

He is proceeded in death by his mother: Abigail Ortega, grandmother-in-law, Phyllis Coryell, nephew, Edwin Martinez, and best friend, Terry Peterson.

He is survived by the love of his life of over 23 years; Jennifer Johnson; their children: Hannah Goetze and Joseph; daughter: Abigail Ortega; daughter: Hermelinda Ortega; son: Joshua Ortega and Fiancé Kylee Bryant. One sister: America Martinez and husband Armando; two brothers, Sam and wife Michelle Ortega and Lole Ortega and wife Mary Jo. He is also survived by one grandchild: Carter Ortega and his parents: Samuel Ortega. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and several friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 2, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Henson~Novak Funeral Chapel in Texhoma, Texas.

Rosary Services will be held on Friday, January 2, 2025, at 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Henson~Novak Funeral Chapel.

Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with Father Joseph Schwarz officiating. Interment will follow at Texhoma Cemetery.

We welcome family, friends, and others who knew Alejo to share their favorite memories and pictures of him on his memorial page.

Memorial contributions may be made in Alejo's name to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. All donations will be accepted by Henson-Novak Funeral Directors and can be mailed to P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, OK 73942.

Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or leave an online condolence at www.hensonnovak.com

12/19/2025

William Grady “Bill” Spence, 78, passed away Thursday, December 18th, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The son of Nora Fay (Hilburn) and Henry Grady Spence, he was born March 7, 1947, in Eloy, Arizona, the ninth of ten children. Bill attended Ho**er High School, graduating with the class of 1965. He was united in marriage to Frances Ilene Smith on May 29, 1969, in Guymon. Bill was a devoted husband, father and grandpa and was a faithful member of Sunset Lane Baptist Church, where he was known for his kind heart and warm smile. He rarely missed a Sunday and was a selfless giver. He also enjoyed hunting, target shooting and was an avid OU fan. He was loved by all who knew him and will be deeply missed. Survivors include his daughter, Carolyn and husband, Kevin Strecker; son, Patrick Spence and wife, Lynn; all of Guymon. He was the adoring "Grandpa” to grandsons, Sean Spence and Dawson Strecker. He is also survived by his wife. Brenda Rhea Spence. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, nine siblings and beloved wife, Frances Ilene Spence. Visitation will be held at the Henson-Novak Funeral home located at 501 NW 5th St in Guymon on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Monday, December 29, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at Sunset Lane Baptist Church, 1515 N Sunset Ln, with Pastor David Moore officiating. Interment will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Henson-Novak Funeral Directors of Guymon.

Friends and family may sign the online guest book or leave an online condolence at www.hensonnovak.com

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