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01/30/2026

Patricia Ann Zachary

Patricia Ann Zachary, 86, of Walters, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, in Walters.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Walters, with Don Crow officiating. Interment will follow in the Walters Cemetery, under the direction of Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home.

Patricia Ann (Simmons) Zachary was born on June 25, 1939, south of Walters, Oklahoma, to Ralph Garland and Ruby (Long) Simmons. Pat spent her childhood growing up south of Walters along West Cache Creek and later near the Red River in the Taylor Store community, before her family made their permanent home in Walters. She belonged to the Walters High School Class of 1957.

Pat married the love of her life, Leo Allen Zachary, on August 25, 1956, at First Baptist Church in Walters. Together, they raised three children and made their home in Walters, living in the same home for 66 years - a place filled with family, learning, and love.

Teaching was Pat’s calling, so she followed in the footsteps of a few of her special aunts and pursued her career in education. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Cameron University in 1972 and later her master’s degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1985. She earned her teaching certificate in 1972 and completed her student teaching in Temple, Oklahoma. She taught briefly at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Lawton before beginning a long and devoted career at Walters Elementary School, where she taught multiple grades before becoming what was her true calling, the elementary librarian. Known for fully bringing stories to life by taking on each book’s characters as she read, Pat captivated her students and left a lasting impression on countless children over the years.

After retiring from Walters Public Schools in 1996, Pat continued her service in education, working with the Oklahoma State Department of Education and then the Oklahoma Department of Libraries before retiring. Even in retirement, she couldn’t stay away from the classroom and volunteered for several years reading to elementary students - something that brought her great joy.

Pat was a faithful member of the Church of Christ, where she was active in many roles, including teaching the Ladies Bible Class. She cherished her quiet mornings, often found sitting by her east window watching the birds with a cup of coffee and her Bible. She served more than 15 years on the Walters Public Library Board and 5 of those as board president. She enjoyed playing Mahjong, reading anything by Agatha Christie, and watching mystery shows and MASH. She loved traveling the world, having visited all but two continents.

Above all else, Pat treasured her family. Known lovingly as “Nana,” she adored every moment spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were the pride and joy of her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leo Zachary; and two grandchildren, Rena Zachary and Jeremy Miller.

Those left to cherish her memory include her three children, Jody Zachary and Becky of Oklahoma City; Nikki Miller and Ray of Walters; and Jeff Zachary and Penny of Walters; six grandchildren, Erin Simpson and Shannon of Wichita Falls, Texas; Kera Logan and Ty of Walters; Jacob Zachary Ray Miller of Walters; C**ten Zachary and Macey of Walters; Payten Leo Zachary of Walters; and Jennifer Morgan and Heath of Walters; nine great-grandchildren, Ethan Miller; Gage and Kylie Simpson; Halle, Ryder, and Trip Hanson; and Annabelle, C**t, and Jackson Zachary; along with many special cousins and friends.

Memorial donations may be made to the Walters Public Library, Walters Education Foundation, or the Walters Cemetery Association.

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01/27/2026

Steve Laminack

Funeral Services at Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home Chapel, Walters, OK on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., Rick Beard officiating with burial in the Fairview Cemetery, Randlett, OK. There will be a visitation at the Hart-Wyatt Chapel in Walters on Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Roy Steven Laminack was born to Leroy and Mary Ellen (Miller) Laminack on August 2, 1948 in Wichita Falls, TX and departed this life in Wichita Falls, TX on January 24, 2026 at the age of 77 years, 5 months, and 22 days.

Steve grew up on a farm south of Randlett until the family moved to town. He graduated from Big Pasture High School in 1966. Steve married Karen Kay Baber and moved to Guymon Oklahoma to attend Panhandle State where he was in the ROTC. To the union a daughter, Lisa, and a son, Scott, were born. They moved to Burkburnett, TX in 1969 and he went to work for Conoco Oil. They moved to Greenville, TX in 1971, working for Explore Pipeline. They returned to Cotton County living at Cookietown, OK and he went to work at PPG on July 8, 1974. They moved to Burkburnett in 1975.

Steve married Gloria Beth Brown on June 8, 1975 at Lawton, OK and to the union a son, Brad, was born. They made their home in Wichita Falls, TX but soon moved to Devol, OK. They lived on Deep Red until September of 1987 when they moved to the current home on the Red River. He retired after 35 years from PPG on April 1, 2009 and continued ranching. Gloria preceded him in death on February 13, 2017. He was also preceded by his parents.

Steve loved spending time with his grandkids’ going to games, livestock shows, and rodeos. He enjoyed checking the cows on his side-by-side and over the last several years he enjoyed spending time and traveling with Donna.

Survivors include 3 children, Lisa Elliott and Kurt of Charlie, TX; Scott Laminack and Regina, and Brad Laminack and Nona all of Devol; 2 brothers, Wayne Laminack and Gari of Randlett, OK, Rick Laminack and Gay of Devol; a sister, Jean Taylor and Neal of Randlett; 6 grandchildren Maegan and Kailyn Howard of Ft. Worth, McKenna Laminack of Devol and Katelyn Laminack of Amarillo, Landry and Lincoln Laminack both of Devol, many other relatives and a host of friends.

Memorial Donations can be made to Fairview Cemetery, Randlett, OK.

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01/15/2026

Robert Sims

Funeral services for Robert Ruffie Sims will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the First United Methodist Church, Walters, OK at 2:00 p.m. with Rev Brantley Tillery officiating. Interment in Walters Cemetery under the direction of Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home, Walters.

Robert was born to Hugh Sims and Gladys Cabelka Sims on January 16th, 1938 on a farm east of Geronimo, OK, and passed to his eternal home on January 14th, 2026 at his residence east of Walters.

Robert’s early childhood years were spent on the family farm with chores shared by two brothers and a sister. As the school years approached, he joined them on the daily walk to Phipps country one-room school. He loved to tell stories about this school. He was enrolled at Geronimo Public Schools in 1948 and graduated in 1955.

In late 1956 he was talked into a blind date by a friend and it blossomed into the love of his life. On October 5th, 1957 he and Barbara Cowherd were married at Valley View Church east of Walters. To this union three children were born, David, Michelle and Caryn.

After high school Robert worked at several filling stations around Lawton and a friend told him about an opportunity to work in Mineral Wells, Texas at the Army Primary Helicopter School. He applied and went to work in April 1957. He worked for Southern Airways of Texas for 16 years and when the Army closed Ft. Wolters he moved his family back to Oklahoma and he worked many more years in aircraft maintenance at Ft. Sill. When the Army moved aircraft out of Ft. Sill, Robert put in a small engine repair shop at his home and worked on lawn mowers for 19 years before his health caused him to close the shop.

Robert was very involved with his kids sports, coaching Little League and Little Dribblers while in Texas.

He was a member of the Walters First United Methodist church, Lawton Antique Car Club, involved in square dancing in the 1980’s-1990’s. Roberts main hobby was restoring old cars and his pride and joy was the 1927 Model T Woody Wagon, which he said was “built one piece at a time.” He and Barbara would frequently be seen driving one of his many cars during local parades and car shows.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, his brothers Raymond and Daymond and his sister Florence.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara of the home; 3 children David (Natalie) Sims of Pottsboro, TX, Michelle Sims of Benbrook, TX and Caryn (Kenny) Pacheco of Lawton, OK; his grandchildren Scott (Tiffany) Sims, Kyle (Hailey) Pacheco, Kayla (Dillon) Thompson and Virginia Sims; his great-grandchildren, Alayna Compass and Presley Pacheco; his brother, Edward (Eva) Sims; and nephews Dale (Ruth) Sims and Terry (Trish) Baughman.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Walters United Methodist Church Saturday Meal Program P.O. Box 446 or Walters Cemetery Association P.O. Box 485.

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01/06/2026

Russell Earl Coats

A joyous Celebration of Life Memorial Service to honor Rusty’s life and legacy will be held at Union Valley Baptist Church, 189028 US-277, Randlett, OK 73562, Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., Chaplain Greg Baxter officiating.

Russell Earl “Rusty” Coats was born to Robert Earl “Bob” Coats and Dixie Jo (Wilson) Coats on September 8, 1953 and departed this life in Lawton, OK on January 2, 2026 at the age of 72 years, 3 months and 25 days.

Rusty grew up in Walters. He was active with FFA and wheat harvesting. He graduated from WHS in 1973. Through the years he made his home in Wichita Falls, Walters, Irvine, CA, Eldorado, KS, back to Walters, then to Lawton. He married Jan Sprouse Coats on March 6, 2015 in California in Redwood Forest and they made Lawton their home.

Rusty worked a short stint for the Walters Fire Department, then started his career as a welder, welder foreman/supervisor in refineries and chemical plants for 40 plus years for Piping Engineering, ST Piping, and Worldwide Welding. He enjoyed scuba diving, riding horses, snow skiing and camping with his children and friends. He and Jan enjoyed traveling, trail riding in their UTV’s, and serving as work-camp hosts at Snowbank campground in Montana, Taylor Park, CO and Morganton Point, GA. After Retirement he enjoyed gardening and woodworking.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Dixie Coats, and his sister, Pamela Coats.

Survivors include his wife Jan of the home in Lawton; his brother and sister-in-law, Rick and Leta Coats of Randlett; 4 children, Josh Coats and Amanda of Fletcher, Jodie Coats of Irving, TX, Jared Coats and Megan of Wichita Falls, TX and Kaylee Coats of Colorado Springs; 3 stepchildren, Jamie Reitz and Dennis of Norman, OK, Jerry Blomgren of Claremore, OK, and Jordan Simon and Sam of Wayland, MI; 13 grandchildren, 10 great grands; his best friend, Allen Boucher of Burkburnett; other relatives and a host of friends.

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01/05/2026

Eddie Lowell Eschler

Eddie Lowell “Ed L” Eschler was born to Ed and Mildred Eschler in Cotton County, Oklahoma on June 4, 1934 and departed this life in Denver, Colorado on December 13, 2025. Eddie was the oldest of four children. He attended Temple Public Schools, graduating from THS in 1952. He was active in all high school sports and loved his classmates and his days as a Temple Tiger. Ed earned a four-year football scholarship to Oklahoma A&M College (Oklahoma State University) and graduated with a B.A. degree in 1956.

Ed married Claudia Hennessee in 1956 and to their union three children were born. Ed spent his working years in sales and sales management in the building and building materials field. This business life moved them from Oklahoma to Nebraska, Iowa, Texas and Colorado. Ed and Claudia divorced in 1987.

In 1995 Ed married Yvonne K Rose. Ed enjoyed all competitive sporting events, enjoyed playing golf and bridge and spending many winters with his wife, Yvonne, in Surprise, Arizona.

Ed was preceded in death by his father and mother. Ed is survived by his wife, Yvonne, his son Mike and wife Lori, his daughter Marla Tong and husband Jeff, and his daughter Marcy Olson and husband Bob, all of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by his six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Joe and two sisters, Peggy Flanagan and Jean Rosentreter, as well as several nieces nephews and cousins.

Memorial Services will be held at Union Valley Baptist Church-Cookietown, Randlett, OK on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., Rev. Cecil Boydston officiating. Arrangements with Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home of Walters, Oklahoma.

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01/04/2026

Gloria T. Jones

Funeral Service at Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home Chapel, Walters, OK, Monday, January 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. with interment in the Temple Cemetery, Temple, OK. Viewing at Hart-Wyatt in Temple on Sunday from 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Gloria Jones was born to Santos and Josefa (Trejo) Gaitan on October 28, 1943 in San Antonio, TX and departed this life in Temple, OK on January 2, 2026 at the age of 82 years, 2 months and 5 days.

Gloria grew up in San Antonio, TX, graduating from Emerson High School. She made her home in San Antonio working at Book Binary Company and for Coca Cola. She eventually made her way to Temple, OK and married Robert Theodore Jones on December 29, 1981 at the Cotton County Court House. Through the years she worked at Haggar’s in Lawton, Sands Hotel and the Nutrition Center in Temple. Gloria enjoyed sewing, quilting, and crocheting.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Santos and Josefa Gaitan; her husband, Robert Jones in 1997; 2 brothers, Joe and David Gaitan; and 2 sisters, Mary Gaitan and Olga Engel.

She is survived by her sister, Martha Gaitan of San Antonio; and like a daughter, Audra Oneal of Temple, OK and her kids, Christina Winfree and Kyle, and Casey Jerez and David all of Temple; and other relatives and special friends.

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12/30/2025

Linda (Kidd) Logan

A Committal Service will be held at Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, OK on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a 2:00 p.m. Memorial Service at Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home Chapel, Walters, OK on Friday afternoon, Rev. Jeff Hooser Officiating.

Linda Louise Logan was born to RJ and Margaret Ellen (Watson) Kidd on December 19, 1946 in Walters, OK and departed this life in Lawton, OK on December 28, 2025 at the age of 79 years and 9 days.

Linda grew up at Walters but for a year at Grandview and a year in Altus. She graduated from Walters High School in 1965 and then attended a year at Southwestern. She returned to Walters and took a job with Civil Service at Fort Sill around 1966. She married Donald James Logan on September 15, 1978 in Walters. They moved to Marlow in 1979 and she continued working at Fort Sill until the couple moved to Moore in 1986. While there she worked in Oklahoma City for the Social Security Administration until 1995 when she and Don both retired. In 1998 they built a new home at Canton. Linda returned to Walters in May of this year.

She was a member of First Baptist Church and most recently enjoyed attending the First Christian Church in Walters. She enjoyed studying her Bible, reading books, going out to eat, cross stitch and crochet. She and Don enjoyed yearly trips to Colorado, trips to South Texas, and bus trips to Washington DC.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Logan in 2023; her parents, RJ and Margaret Kidd; her sister, Sharon Thurman; her brother-in-law, Stan Brown; her sister-in-law, Carleen Herring; her nephew, Terry Herring.

Survivors include her sister, Mary Brown of Gore, OK; 3 stepchildren, Wade Logan and Jackie of Fletcher, OK, Eric Logan and Barbara of Elgin, OK, and LeAnn Strickland and Mike of Ardmore, OK; her grandchildren, Ty Logan and Kera of Walters, OK, Jamie Logan of Edmond, OK, Kaitlin Logan-Melvin and Andy of Edmond, OK, Landry Logan and Maggie of Edmond, OK, McKall Morris of Ardmore, OK, Baylor McDaniel and Amber of Yukon, OK; great grandchildren, Halle, Ryder, and Trip Hanson, Tucker Heinz and Ivy Morris, Witten and Libby Logan; a sister-in-law, Geneva Hawkins and Howard of Walters; a brother-in-law, Gary Thurman of Walters; her nieces and nephews, Dustin and Bridget Thurman of Walters, Nic Thurman of Wichita Falls, TX, Kally Brown of Gore, OK, Kerry Brown of Norman, Shelly Penrod of Walters, Jaret Hawkins of Walters; great nieces and nephews, Kenzie Thurman, Nathan Thurman, Katy Anderson and husband Landon, Konner Po***ck, Madison Po***ck and Ethan Po***ck; many other beloved relatives and friends.

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12/25/2025

Richard E. D’Antoni

Graveside Services at the Walters Cemetery, Walters, OK on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 4-7:00 p.m. Viewing hours will be 1-7:00 p.m. on Friday and on Saturday Morning from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Richard Edward D’Antoni was born to Clarence and Barbara Marie (Edwards) D’Antoni on December 8, 1947 and departed this life at his home in Marietta, GA, on December 21, 2025 at the age of 78 years and 13 days.

Rick grew up at Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, NY. He attended St. Johns School in Queens, NY and eventually attended the University of Las Vegas (UNLV). From 1966-69 he served in the United States Army, honorably serving his Country in Vietnam.

Rick worked in the food and beverage business for many years. He married Stacey E. Monroe on July 10, 1993 in Las Vegas, NV. They had made their current home in Marietta, GA. Rick enjoyed collecting vinyl and loved vintage and classic cars.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law, Tommy Monroe.

Survivors include his wife, Stacey D’Antoni, of the home; his mother-in-law, Nancy Mitchell and Mitch of Walters; his brother-in-law, Randy Monroe and Cyndi of Walters; 3 nieces and their families, Randi Miller and Brian (Jace, Jaxon and Remi), Kensie Winfree and Carl (Traylee), and Kaidee Worthley and Nathan (Asher); and a host of friends.

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12/22/2025

Alonzo Thomas Roach

Funeral Services at Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home Chapel, Walters, OK on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 2:00 pm, Rev. Bill Watkins officiating with interment in the Letitia Cemetery east of Lawton.

Alonzo Thomas "AL" Roach was born February 20, 1930, southeast of Pumpkin Center, OK, to George Washington and Nancy Elizabeth (Miller) Roach and departed this life in Lawton, OK on December 20, 2025 at the age of 95 years and 10 months.

Alonzo attended the schools of Pleasant Valley east and south of Lawton, Owens Prairie east of Marlow, Empire School and Central High, graduating from Central in 1948. He then worked in construction and delivery for 3 years before joining the U.S. Army in 1951. He served one tour in Korea and was discharged in 1953, returning home and driving delivery trucks till 1961 when he began a 27-year career with the Department of Army, Civil Service. He retired from Civil Service in April of 1988, but stayed at Fort Sill working for contractors for several years.

AL enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, working in the yard and feeding the wildlife.

He married Wanda May Sullivan on October 31, 1951 and to the union 4 children were born. He later married Isabell Bottoms on April 10, 1970, making their home in Lawton. She preceded him in death in October of 2001. On May 8, 2002, AL married Doris Langford, making their home east of Lawton. Doris preceded him in death in March of 2017. He was also preceded in death by his parents, George and Nancy Elizabeth Roach; 6 sisters, Bessie Aston, Lois Ray, Elsie Pollard, Alice Fletcher, Lenora Dowlen and Kathleen Roach; 3 brothers, Ed Roach, Riley Roach and Charlie Roach; a granddaughter, Chastity Roach; and a great granddaughter, Lacy Lyle.

AL is survived by 4 children, Thomas Lynn Roach and Marilyn of Stratford, OK, Patsy Sue Lewis of Mustang, OK, Bobby Joe Roach of Geronimo, OK, Henry George Roach and Debbie Jane of Duenweg, MO; 2 brothers, Jack Roach and Beverly of Boston, MA, and John Roach and Cora of Fletcher; 1 sister-in-law, Lorene Roach of Lawton; 9 grandchildren, Shauna Franklin and Ted of Stratford, OK, Tina Nichols and Don of Elmore City, OK, Kelly Corpuz and Richard of Prosper, TX, Kari Webb and David of Mustang, OK, Chris Roach and Christina of Aurora, CO, Holley Terry of Aurora, Barbi Trevarrow and Chris of Neosho, MO, Cash Hoover of Neosho, and Larry H. Riley II of Lawton; 12 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.

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12/18/2025

Sheila Ann Spanhanks

Funeral Service at Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home Chapel, Walters, OK on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm. with interment in the Walters Cemetery. Visitation on Thursday evening from 5:00-7:00 pm.

Arriving on her Daddy's birthday in Wichita Falls, TX, Sheila Ann Spanhanks was born September 18, 1953 to Buster Lynn and Thelma Bernice Spanhanks and departed this life in Idabel, OK on December 16, 2025 at the age of 72.

At the age of 3, Sheila was burned in a house fire. Over 90% of her body covered in 3rd degree burns, and not expected to survive, she not only beat the odds, she outlived their prognosis that she wouldn't live past 21 by over 50 years. Her family moved to Walters Ok when she was 5 where she attended school and graduated from Walters High School. She was the youngest girl and older that her 2 brothers. She was a big part of the community and played high school sports and summer softball. She loved all of her sports cars; and her favorite was her red Ford flare side pick up truck. She was a huge OU fan and watched every softball and football game every season and made sure she had a championship Tshirt every time they won. During her stay at the Burn Center in Galveston, the Dallas Cowboys would come to visit the children. She was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan until her last breath.

Her hobbies included fishing, camping, and travelling. She taught her nieces and nephews and all of the greats to bait a hook and fish. She took care of her mom and dad as they aged and was a legendary Aunt to her nieces and nephews, and Nana to her great ones. After her parents passed she shared her life with her sister Pat and was her care giver until Pat passed away from cancer, proud that Pat never had a bed sore. She spent the last 11 years with her niece Elicia in The Woodlands TX for 5 years, and Ft Worth for 2 and the last 4 living on 200 acres in McCurtain County close to her family's roots in the Choctaw Nation. She loved her family and they love her. Everywhere she went, she spread hope and love. She was Nana to many greats and she showed 5 generations how to love and be loved. Her legacy and spirit were unmatched and she will be greatly missed.

Sheila was preceded in death by: parents, Buster and Bernice Spanhanks, sisters Betty Spanhanks, Pat Spanhanks, brothers Wayne Spanhanks and Robert Spanhanks, nephew David Wayne Bruton, and great niece Sutton Simpson.

Survivors include a sister Janice Spanhanks; nieces and nephews, Elicia Lizarraga, Stephanie Graves and husband Larry Graves, Judy Simpson and husband Greg Simpson, Sheila Hill, Karrie and husband Ethan Hollingshead, Kiera and Brett Bagley, Kris Bruton, David Bruton Jr., Charity Kahout and husband Grant Kahout, Raegan and husband Andy Nickerson, Jason Spanhanks and wife Emily, Derek Spanhanks and wife Natasha Spanhanks, Vincent Spanhanks and wife Lindsay and many great nieces and nephews who called her Nana.

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12/17/2025

Frederick Sims Slaton

Sims Slaton was born on October 3, 1951 in Dallas, TX to William Tenison Slaton Sr. and Janet Sims Slaton. Sims departed this life at his home in Temple, OK on December 14, 2025 at the age of 74 surrounded by his loving family.

Sims grew up in Dallas where he attended Christ the King Catholic Elementary School and then finished his primary education at Cistercian Preparatory School in Irving, TX. Sims started his college education at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee and ultimately received his degree from the University of Denver in Colorado. Sims spent the majority of his life working in construction and owned Slaton Building Systems (SBS) with his brother Dwight for many years. For the last 20+ years he worked the Pro Desk at Home Depot in Dallas, Wichita Falls, and most recently in Lawton, OK.

He met his soulmate Gwendolyn Williams Wiley in the winter of 1995 and they later married on August 26, 2005 in Walters, OK. Altogether, Sims and Gwen have 6 children: Preston Kemp Slaton, Paul Tanner Slaton (Amber), Sarah Elizabeth Carney (Andrew), Rick Wayne Wiley (Dawn), Phil Jack Wiley, and Russell Lee Wiley (Angela). He leaves behind 14 grandkids, Tristan, Ashton, Zain, Kason, Sasha, Kaitlyn, Jadyn, Jarid, Taylor, Dillon, Rusty, Randy, Hailey, and Madison and 7 great-grandkids. He is survived by his siblings William Tenison “Buddy” Slaton Jr. (Diann) of Dallas, TX; and Dwight Edward Slaton (Ann) of Montgomery, TX. in addition to numerous other relatives and a large host of loving friends who are like family.

For those who knew Sims he had an enormous love for the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, downhill skiing, as well as woodworking, art, and spending time in the garden with Gwen.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Deborah Ann Thompkins; his mother, Janet Sims Slaton; his father, William Tenison Slaton Sr.; and his oldest son, Preston Kemp Slaton.

Viewing will be available at the Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home in Temple, Oklahoma on Wednesday, December 17, from 1-8pm, Thursday, December 18 from 9am-8pm and a visitation, with family present, on Friday, December 19, from 11am-12:30pm to be followed by graveside services at 1pm in the Hastings Cemetery, Hastings, OK.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Hope Lodge in Oklahoma City, OK or Chisholm Trail Hospice in Duncan, OK.

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12/14/2025

John Phillip Loftin

Funeral Services at First Baptist Church, Temple, OK on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m., Rev. Kevin Simpson officiating with burial in the Temple Cemetery. Visitation on Monday evening from 6-7:00 pm at Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home in Temple with viewing all day Monday from 9am to 8pm.

John Phillip Loftin was born on July 9, 1942, in Carnegie, Oklahoma, to Hank and Faye Loftin. He passed away peacefully at his home in Temple, Oklahoma, on December 13, 2025, at the age of 83.

John spent his early childhood in Carnegie, attending school there through the fourth grade before moving to Temple, Oklahoma, where he completed his education. A proud Temple Tiger, John loved basketball and graduated with the Class of 1960.

Following high school, John entered the workforce and began a 20-year career with Panhandle Steel, later known as the Texas Division of Tranter. He served as Purchasing Agent, overseeing purchasing, shipping, and quality control operations. After retiring, John pursued farming for seven years, working land in Henrietta, Texas; Temple, Oklahoma; and Cookie Town, Oklahoma. He later began a second career as an insurance agent with Texas Farm Bureau, serving Knox County, Texas, for 23 years while living in Munday, Texas.

John was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed snow skiing, camping, golf, fishing, and spending time outdoors. Above all, John adored his wife, Betty, and cherished every moment spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Nothing filled his heart more than being surrounded by family, with whom he shared laughter, stories, and a lifetime of love.

John often spoke of his grandfather, Grandpa Phillips, who was the greatest influence in his life. Today, they are reunited once again, together in peace.

John is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty Dobbs Loftin; his son, Phil Loftin and wife Mary Jane of Munday, Texas; his daughter, Amy Reynolds and husband Kyle of Nocona, Texas; and his cousin, Jim Mumford and wife Carol of Walters, Oklahoma. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Taylor Ibarra and husband Emanuel of Nocona, Texas; Lance Reynolds of Irving, Texas; Lane Loftin and wife Chelsea of Mt. Pleasant, Texas; and Aaron Loftin and wife Kara of Seymour, Texas. He leaves behind eight great-grandchildren: Isla and Callan Ibarra; Levi, Marleigh, and Amrie Loftin; and Knox and Korbett Loftin.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Hank and Faye Loftin, and his brother, Jim Loftin.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the hospice staff—Maci, Brittany, Ursula, Penny, and Ariel—as well as Dr. Katy and the church family for the love, care, and support shown during this difficult time.

Donations can be made in John's memory to fund cancer research.

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