Ruby Ellen Parker, 83, of Little River, SC passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family.
She was the wife of Gary Travis Jones of Little River and the late Alfred Eugene “Gene” Parker. Ruby was born on October 28, 1942 in Gutherie, OK. Daughter of the late Alva and Zona (Dickson) League. She grew up moving around a lot as her father was in the Air Force. She made friends easily due to her outgoing personality. She graduated from Enid high school and soon after met her first true love, Gene Parker, who was an Air Force pilot. They were married 50 years and had 4 children. Ruby was never deterred by difficulties. She cared for her sisters because her mom was very sick. She endured Gene’s deployment to Vietnam, multiple hurricanes, 4 teenagers, the death of a child and many other things with a strong belief that God is in control. She had many different jobs including dental assistant, retail sales, network marketing, medical office manager and Emergency room registrar at Gulf Coast Hospital. She could do anything she put her mind to and do it well. At 80 years young, she married her second true love, Travis Jones. Their love story was like a Hallmark movie as they had known each other for over 50 years. She loved people, Bible study, shopping, finding seashells, telling stories, working jigsaw puzzles, dancing, playing games and sailing. Mostly she loved Jesus and her family. She never met a stranger and those who knew her loved her joyful spirit. She was kind and loving and sprinkled sunshine everywhere she went. In addition to her husband, Travis, Ruby is also survived by her children Daniel Parker (Heather), Suzanne Shelton (Kevin) and LaDonna Alexander (Brad), stepdaughter, Katherine Padilla (Ralph) and stepson, Greg Jones (Tina), her 12 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren and her two sisters, Deanna James and Debbie Mayer.

(Billie) Annette Floyd
February 23, 1942 — September 21, 2024
Celebrating the Life of Annette Floyd

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of (Billie) Annette Rahm Floyd, a talented pianist, organist, oboist, retired music educator, lover of all things baseball (especially the Blue Jays), and master chili maker. Annette passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21 after a long, gradual decline due to dementia. She leaves behind a legacy of music, education, humor, and love, cherished by her family, students, and community. Annette was born in Enid, Oklahoma, where she attended Enid Public Schools. While in 6th grade, Annette began conducting the church choir on Vance Air Force Base; she was a “glass-ceiling breaker” in a field generally dominated by men. In 1964, she graduated from Phillips University with both a Bachelor of Music in piano performance and a Bachelor of Music Education. After a brief teaching position in Clovis, NM, she pursued a Master’s degree at Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, where she met her husband, Monte Floyd. She received her MA in Music Theory in 1970. In 1971, Annette and her husband, Monte, moved to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where she became an active member of the music community. Throughout her musical career, Annette performed in venues across Canada, the United States, and internationally, including France and Poland. Her performances were broadcast by CBC and European radio networks. She never missed a chance to accompany her daughters in musical performances, and would launch into a rendition of “Puff the Magic Dragon” in any key instead of the actual piece being performed. It was her signature move – but further defined her skill and innate sense of musicality. Her contributions to the musical world extended beyond performance; she was known for her skill in music calligraphy, meticulously hand-copying most of her husband’s compositions. In addition to her performance career, Annette was a dedicated educator. She taught music in Clovis, NM, Rochester, NY, and later in Saskatchewan for the Valley School Division, where she worked first as a band director, then as a classroom teacher, and finally as a teacher-librarian at Hague Elementary School. Throughout her career, she impacted countless students, shaping young minds with her knowledge, humor, dedication, love of music, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.Annette was honoured by the Saskatoon Composers’ Performance Society in 2002 for her 30 years of contributions to new music, a tribute to the lasting impact she made on the musical landscape.Annette was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Her sense of humor and wit were unmatched, her laugh infectious, and her loyalty fierce. She taught her children to sew, cook, crochet, to find joy in board games, and jigsaw puzzles, and most importantly, to love music. She was a dedicated champion of her children, sharing countless memories at campsites across North America, softball fields, and skating rinks, guiding them through life’s challenges, and instilling in them the most valuable skill of perseverance. Annette’s loss is deeply felt by her husband, Monte, her children, Amy Billasch (Robert), Sarah Fox (Gerald), Laura Levitan (David), and stepdaughter, Jennifer Floyd, as well as her grandchildren (Adam, Reah, Matan, Doron, Austin, Mika, River, Sonora, Ori, and Zara), and her sister, Dana Sutton. Though dementia slowly took Annette away from those who loved her, her legacy remains in their hearts. She was a woman of wit, warmth, and immense talent, who lived her life fully and left her imprint on the world of music and beyond. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends, students, and the musical community she enriched throughout her life.

Patricia Ann “Patti” Bingham, 83, of Enid, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend, Patti will be remembered for her generous spirit, deep compassion, great sense of humor, and the way she made everyone in her life feel genuinely loved. Born on June 21, 1942, in Enid, Oklahoma, Patti was the daughter of Jack and Geneva Booher and sister to Donita Kleiwer. After attending business college, she embarked on a career as a secretary- a role that perfectly suited her warm personality and dedication to helping others. On August 18, 1961, she married Charles Lee Nichols and they raised three sons. Their life together took them across Oklahoma, Alabama, Washington, Pennsylvania, New York, and Kansas before returning to Enid, where Patti’s heart was always rooted. In the summer of 1975, Patti met and married Timothy (Tim) Bingham, with whom she enjoyed many happy years in Perry, Oklahoma. She worked as secretary at Perry Junior High, where her kindness touched not only students but staff and parents alike. She was also a longtime member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority.
Patti’s proudest accomplishment was being a mother to her four sons: Chris, Steve, Brad, and Jason. She was their biggest fan at every game, match, or special event. She extended that same enthusiasm and affection to her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and countless friends. She had a compassionate heart for the many dogs she adored throughout her life, each a treasured companion. She was active in church communities in each place she lived, ensuring her boys grew up grounded in faith and values. After raising their four boys in Perry, they moved back to Enid, Oklahoma, where they lived many years together. In 2012, Patti moved to Loveland, Colorado, where she lived for several years before returning back to Enid early this year. Patti was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Geneva, and her husband, Timothy. She is survived by her sister, Donita Kleiwer, and her sons, Chris Nichols, Steve (Jennifer) Nichols, Brad (Susan) Nichols, and Jason (Angie) Bingham, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Ruby Gail Whitney Obituary
Ruby Gail (Stites) Whitney, 83, of Cañon City, Colorado, passed peacefully on September 6, 2025, following a brief illness.
Born March 24, 1942, in Alva, Oklahoma, to Theodore Harold and Myrtle Naomi (Baxter) Stites, Ruby was the youngest of five siblings, all of whom preceded her in death: Harold Wesley Stites, Mary Laverna (Stites) Hall, Donald Vincent Stites, and her twin, Judy Carol (Stites) Schmatt. Ruby was also preceded in death by brothers-in-law Leo Kenneth Hall, Larry Eugene Schmatt, George Stephen Whitney, and James Nelson Whitney; nephews Kenneth Dean Hall, Jared James Whitney, and Nelson Stephen Whitney; son-in-law Norman Ray Shoemaker; and her beloved husband of 44 years, Frederic Roy Whitney. Ruby is survived by sisters-in-law Joyce (Kee) Stites, Carol (Bowers) Stites, Barbara (Goeglein) Noakes, and Shirley (Hopkins) Whitney, many cousins, nieces, nephews, her four daughters, her son-in-law, and grandchildren: Shawnalee Anne Whitney (Steven Lee Johnson, Jen YingKai Johnson, Mamie KangFei Johnson), Katrina Shelleen (Whitney) Shoemaker (Jay Evan Shoemaker [Andrea] and Creed Jeremy “CJ” Weaver), Rochelle Lizette Whitney, and Vanessa Tremaine Whitney.
in the summer of 1961, Ruby met the love of her life, Frederic Roy Whitney, in Cañon City. They married June 3, 1962, making their home and raising their four daughters in Cañon City. Ruby was known and admired for devoting herself to improving the lives of others, especially children, and to being involved in the community. A woman of faith, she was active in the churches she attended. A lover of music, she was involved in church choir, performed in handbell choir, sang in Sweet Adelines, and provided dulcet soprano notes when the family sang four-part harmony in the car on long road trips. She served others in the community through organizations including as a Girl Scout leader and as an active member of the PTA. When her children were young, she ran an in-home day care. As her girls grew, she drew on her experience as a nurse’s aide at Omaha’s Children’s Hospital, to work as a school nurse. She closed out her time working for Fremont RE-1 schools by supporting children as a para-professional in Title I special education programs in math and reading. It brought her great joy to help children to learn to read. Ruby was an avid reader, a Bronco fan, and a devoted pet lover. She had a green thumb and was happy to tend flowers, grow veggies, and harvest grapes from the decades-old vine in the Whitney backyard to make amazing grape jelly! A talented seamstress, Ruby sewed clothing for herself and her girls, as well as for many dolls and teddy bears. She expertly decked her daughters out in Halloween outfits, theatre costumes, and perhaps dozens of choir dresses, along with choir dresses for others whose moms weren’t quite as handy with a needle and thread. Ruby was also creative in other ways, making cards and holiday crafts, and she especially cherished her time doing these activities with her twin sister, Judy. Ruby and Fred enjoyed time visiting beloved sites around Colorado, across the country, and outside of the US. Above all, Ruby believed in the power of kindness and that caring for others can make a genuine difference in this world.

Rita Joann Duffer, 83, of Bentonville, Arkansas passed away July 10, 2025. She was born on March 6, 1942 in Enid, Oklahoma to the late Howard and Leona Graham Withers. She was united in marriage to her loving husband, Jim Duffer, on May 31, 1963. Their marriage was a testament of love and devotion. Mrs. Duffer taught second grade at Glenn Duffy Elementary in Gravette, Arkansas for 30 years. She attended Fellowship Bible Church in Northwest Arkansas for 33 years and opened her home to the Young Life Christian Youth Organization for 17 years. She was a skilled seamstress and crocheter. Rita loved traveling and enjoyed many cruises with her husband, Jim. She also found joy in skiing the mountains of Colorado with her family. She is survived by her husband of sixty-two years, Jim Duffer, of the home; daughters, Julie Speed and her husband, Bo, of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Ammie Burrow and her husband, Lane, of Bentonville, Arkansas; grandchildren, Graham Burrow, J.D. Speed and his wife Ariana, Avery Burrow and his wife Jillian, Cole Speed and his wife Madison, and Emmeline Burrow; great grandchildren, Stetson Speed, Sterling Speed, and Saddler Speed (to be born December 2025); brother, Larry Withers and his wife Roberta of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Rita’s dearest friends “The Gabby Girls” and many other beloved family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at Fellowship Bible Church in Rogers, Arkansas at 1051 W. Pleasant Grove Road. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. with a service at 2:00 p.m. July 18, 2025. Interment of ashes will follow for the family at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Gravette, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers you can send donations to the Young Life Organization, P.O. Box 1325, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701.

Carolyn Nutt
October 30, 1942 — February 15, 2025
Carolyn was born on October 30, 1942 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Cloris and Jennie Smith, and passed away on February 15, 2025 at her home in Wanette.
Carolyn worked at San Diego Community College for several years, she moved to San Diego, California in 1970, and lived there until 1996, and then moved back to Oklahoma.
She was a huge Elvis Presley fan, and made many trips to Las Vegas to see him in concert. She had a huge heart for any animal.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Nutt. She is survived by her children, Keri Lyn Nutt, and Karl Klifford Nutt; and her fur babies, Zach, Tyco, and Thumper; and several field cats.

Mike was born October 11th, 1942, in Enid, to Eugene and Marjolee (Hill) Minter, and passed away Sunday February 16th, at his home in Elmore City.
Mike grew up and attended Enid Public School. On June 18th, 1966, he married Lonnie Lynch in Enid, where they made their home. He Joined The Army the 3rd of February 1961. He worked as a Clerk for the United States post office until he Retired in 1997. He had many hobbies which included hunting, fishing, canoeing and carpentry, and was an avid gun collector. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mike was a member of Graceway Baptist Church, and The Anvil Church of Elmore City.
He was preceded in death by his mother Marjolee Minter (Hill), his father Eugene Minter, and his wife Lonnie Minter (Lynch). Mike is survived by his 2 sons Daniel Minter (Tammy) of Fruita, Colorado and Matthew Minter (Melissa) of Enid; 7 Grandchildren Daytona, Elisha, Austin, Makenna, Jacob, Zach, and Roman; and 6 great-grandchildren Jerhemiah, Luciana, Charlie, Camden, Liam, Aria.

July 28, 1942 – January 23, 2025

Larry Lee Bundren, 82, beloved husband, father and Papa has gone to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, January 23, 2025. Larry was born in Enid, Oklahoma to Guy Carl and Verna Marie (Shore) Bundren.

He lived in Enid for most of his life until moving to Lyons to be with his daughter and grandchildren. He graduated from Enid High School in 1960, following graduation he worked as a Roughneck in the oil field and retired from Hackney Iron and Steel. He married the love of his life, Shirley on August 1, 1981, at Davis Park Christian Church, Enid. After retiring he enjoyed fishing on a regular basis and spending time with his grandchildren and beloved wife. Larry enjoyed spending time with his family and fishing, especially after he retired. 

He is survived by his daughter Marie Deering and husband James of Lyons, KS, son Travis Selvey and grandsons Tanner Deering (Anna) of Chapell Hill, NC and Tyler Deering of Oahu, HI, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife.

September 22, 1942- June 2, 2024

Michael Lee Felton, Enid High School Class 1960, passed away unexpectedly June 2, 2024 in Ocala Florida, his home for the last five years.
He is survived by Patricia Felton, his wife of 21 years. Mike retired from a 27 year career with the Veterans Administration as
Media Chief for six hospitals in Southern California in 1997. Mike’s love of travel took him to 40 countries.

Sandra (Sandy) Dowd was born on October 6, 1942, and passed away on August 9, 2024. She was a strong willed, sweet, and loving person who loved her horses and her dog, Rex, as much as she loved her human loved ones. She competed in barrel racing and raised and bred horses all of her life. She was a good daughter, a good mother, a wonderful sister, a good friend and will be missed by all of those who loved her. She graduated from Enid High School in 1960 and attended multiple colleges. She worked in Vail Colorado after college, eventually becoming the manager of the Vail Village Inn. She relocated to Castle Rock Colorado to co-manage the Three Oaks Stallion Station and subsequently practiced as an accountant in Castlerock for the remainder of her working life. She returned to live on a ranch near Yukon, Oklahoma, with her beloved daughter, Jennie, for the last 15 years of her all too brief time on earth. Sandy was preceded in death by the passing of her father and mother, Charles and Irene Dowd. She is survived by her daughter, Jennie House; her brothers, Bruce Day of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and Jim Day of Sugarland, Texas, and by her granddaughter, Sidney House of Enid, Oklahoma.