July 2023

Erick DeLayne Farley was born Jan. 31, 1964, in Shawnee to Joe L. and Judy Lea (Austin) Farley. He passed away at the Hospice House in Oklahoma City on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in his recliner with his wife of 40 years, three children, parents, and dog, Jake at his side. He was 59.

The following is a letter by Joe Mogg, father of Austin Mogg. Austin suffered a serious eye injury several weeks ago. As most of you know, my son, Austin Mogg suffered a serious and life-changing eye injury this summer, on Memorial Day.

Loreca Faye Wise was born in Monett, Mo., on Sept. 20, 1973, to Charles Lee Larkey of Woodward and Julia Ann Smith of El Reno. The Loving Hands of God took her home on Saturday, July 8, 2003, after a lengthy illness and a final stay at Integris Hospital in Oklahoma City.

Increased rains in Oklahoma this past spring have brought some not-so-welcome friends. Fly and tick populations have increased, which means cattle producers are fighting an uphill battle this summer with these blood-sucking pests.

Jesus Jack Rosales was stillborn on July 8, 2023, at Integris Canadian Valley Hospital in Yukon. A graveside service was held on Friday at the El Reno Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

LAWSUITS Velocity Investments LLC vs. Kyle Coats for $1,440.54 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees. Velocity Investments LLC vs. Daniel Mayo for $5,837.39 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Jim Lane Phariss, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, family member and friend, passed from this world on July 8, 2023, at the age of 92. Among Jim’s greatest joys in life was his salvation in Jesus Christ and his daily witness of what it means to serve Jesus by serving others.

Funeral services for Hillary Wolftongue will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Concho Response Center with Rev. Waylan Upchego officiating. Burial will follow in the Concho Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home. Hillary died July 4, 2023, at St. Anthony Healthplex in El Reno.

Vesta Lee Todd was born Oct. 23, 1932, in Beckham County, Okla. She was the daughter of William and Ruth Hall. She passed away to her heavenly home on July 10, 2023, in Oklahoma City. Vesta married Gayle Todd on Aug. 26, 1950, at First Baptist Church in Sayre, and they were married for 56 years.

Funeral services for Michael “Mike” Leath Edwards will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 14 at Calumet United Methodist Church with Rev. Mary Irby officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at the Canadian Valley Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.