Henson-Novak Funeral Directors

Henson-Novak Funeral Directors We offer full traditional services, cremations and memorial services in Guymon, Texhoma, Boise City, Oklahoma and the surrounding areas.

We own our own crematory and design and sell our own monuments.

Before and after of Ethan Mendenhall, infant son of Sam and Michelle Mendenhall. This is the result of 2 applications of...
10/05/2025

Before and after of Ethan Mendenhall, infant son of Sam and Michelle Mendenhall. This is the result of 2 applications of our solution.

Call us today to schedule your loved one’s monument cleaning.

10/04/2025
This afternoon we had the honor to clean and help revitalize Miss Emily El-Almoudi’s Monument.Thank you to the El-Amoudi...
10/02/2025

This afternoon we had the honor to clean and help revitalize Miss Emily El-Almoudi’s Monument.

Thank you to the El-Amoudi family for entrusting us with this restoration.

Starting Today, we will now be able to help families with cleaning and restoring their loved one’s monuments. Below are ...
10/01/2025

Starting Today, we will now be able to help families with cleaning and restoring their loved one’s monuments.

Below are a couple of examples of monuments with years of severe hard water that had damaged the quality of the granite.

We have come up with a solution that will take years of hard water off of any granite monument.

Call now to get your loved one’s monument cleaned.

Please Note the restoration process of each stone will not make the granite new. Each stone will be assessed and depending upon how water damaged the stone is, the stone may take several applications of this solution and could affect the price.

“Marc”Marcus Gene Grounds was born on May 31, 1987. He attended Guymon Public Schools and graduated with the class of 20...
09/28/2025

“Marc”

Marcus Gene Grounds was born on May 31, 1987. He attended Guymon Public Schools and graduated with the class of 2005.

According to Marc, the focus and purpose of his life was his children, Tye Allen Grounds and Payzlee Jade Grounds. He was fully involved in the kids school and sports events and he planned and created many activities to enrich their lives. He also had a great love for his stepson Kasyn Snow. Jordan Watson is the children’s mother and former spouse. Marc was also married to Jeanneva Reyes for a time.

Marcus worked at many different types of trades during his life until settling in at the Phillips 66 Refinery in Borger, Texas where his co-workers became like family to him.

After a brief illness, Marcus departed this life on September 27th, 2025. Survivors include his children Tye, Payzlee, and stepson Kasyn. His mother Dianna Brown and her husband, Phil. Father, Chris Grounds and his wife Kelie. Brother Lucas Grounds, and his wife Kelsey, and nieces Haven and Hattie.

Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Church in Borger, Texas.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Henson-Novak Funeral Directors of Guymon.

Memorials can be given for the support and future education of the children. All Contributions will be accepted by the funeral home c/o Henson~Novak Funeral Directors P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, Oklahoma.

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

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mary Lou Norris-Johnson, a dedicated and generous woman, who departed ...
09/28/2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mary Lou Norris-Johnson, a dedicated and generous woman, who departed this life on September 27, 2025. Born on September 17, 1933, in Elk City, Kansas, Mary Lou was a beacon of love and reliability in her community and within her family. Mary Lou graduated as a Salutatorian with the class of 1951 in Elkhart, Kansas. She was the heart and soul of her family, and her life was a living testament to her favorite scripture, Proverbs 31:25-26: “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.”

Mary Lou was the proud owner of a local grocery store before retiring, where her diligent work ethic shone through. She was a lover of the simpler things in life, her hobbies included sewing, knitting, quilting, cooking, baking, and gardening. Mary Lou was an active member of her community, participating in Meals on Wheels, the Texhoma Iris Garden Club, and held the position of Secretary of Missions at the First Baptist Church. She was the oldest member of the Texhoma Church and was deeply involved in Change for Missions and Funeral Dinners and she held the title of Church Hostess, a testament to her generous spirit and dedication to her faith.

Precious memories of making paper dolls and mud pies under the mulberry tree with her sister, filled Mary Lou’s heart with joy. Above all, what mattered most to Mary Lou’s was her church and family.

Mary Lou is preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Catherine Warner, three husbands, Royce Norris, Glenn Kenny, and Chester Johnson. Two daughters-in-laws, Meradith Norris, Teresa Norris and Two brother-in-laws. She is also preceded in death by four special cousins.

She is survived by her three loving sons: Steve Norris, Daniel V. Norris, and Joe Norris and wife Sagirah. Two sisters, JoAnne Haar and Maxine Wallack. ten grandchildren: Stephanie, Brian, Adam, Christopher, Leah, Jenna, Nicholas, Zachary, Jillian, Anastazja. Seven great-grandchildren, Addison, Quinn, Hayes, Miller, Livy, and Linnit. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 1400 South 2nd Street inTexhoma, OK.

Funeral Services to celebrate Mary Lou’s life will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, located at the corner of Fifth and Main Street, Texhoma, Oklahoma, 73949.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Mary Lou’s name to Church Missions of First Baptist Church, Texhoma. All contributions will be accepted by the Funeral Home c/o Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, Oklahoma 73942.

In honoring Mary Lou’s memory, we kindly ask you to visit her memorial page. Here, you are encouraged to share your favorite memories of Mary Lou’s and upload any photos you may have of her. These shared memories will serve as a comforting reminder of the loving, dedicated, and generous woman that Mary Lou was.

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

Lena D. Overbay, 84 year old resident of Boise City, Oklahoma passed away on September 26, 2025.  She was born in Oklaho...
09/26/2025

Lena D. Overbay, 84 year old resident of Boise City, Oklahoma passed away on September 26, 2025. She was born in Oklahoma one of nine children and was raised in Archer City, TX. She graduated high school from Archer City High School.

Lena or "Dee" as she was known to those who knew and loved her had a lifelong passion of reading, spending time with family and most recently taking care of her fur baby, Sadie. Dee's first marriage was to Bruce Burke and to this union twin sons were born.... Floyd and Lloyd. On December 17, 1991 she married Lee Overbay of Boise City. To this marriage she gained four step-children, Terry, Tom, Tammy and Tracy who she loved as her very own. She worked as store manager of Love's Convenience Store for 20 plus years and went to work at No Man's Land Beef Jerky upon their opening in ......until they closed for business in 2024.

Dee is proceeded in death by her parents, George Washington Petit and Lena D. (Cocanower) Petit, her husband Lee Overbay, her stepson Terry Overbay and her son Floyd Boyd. She is survived by her son Lloyd Boyd and wife Merrie of Wichita Falls, TX, Her stepchildren Tom Overbay and wife Teresa of Albuquerque, NM, Tammy Bird and husband Brad of Meade, KS and Tracy Overbay and wife Jean of Albuquerque, NM. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, two sisters Corine Bettencourt of Kentucky and Ruby of Archer City, TX, a host of nieces and nephews and many dearly loved friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Henson-Novak Mortuary in Boise City, OK with Pastor Trevor Bulls officiating. Burial will be in Archer City, TX.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Dee’s memory to The Cimarron County EMS, c/o Henson-Novak Funeral Home, 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 of Lena to www.hensonnovak.com

Efren Morales, 77-year-old longtime Boise City, Oklahoma resident passed away on September 20, 2025, at Cimarron Memoria...
09/20/2025

Efren Morales, 77-year-old longtime Boise City, Oklahoma resident passed away on September 20, 2025, at Cimarron Memorial Hospital in Boise City, Oklahoma.

Efren Morales was born on June 18, 1948, in Dr. Belisario Dominguez Chihuahua, Mexico to David Morales and Carmen Garcia. He met the love of his life Ma Luisa Rodriguez in Chihuahua and quickly married on March 1, 1971. Efren spent his early years in Mexico before coming to the Boise City area in 1999. He was a longtime resident of Boise City and was engaged in farming and ranching profession.

Efren mainly devoted his time to farming and spending time with family while listening to his musica Norteña. He didn’t know a stranger, enjoyed socializing with everyone he came across, and we will forever miss the stories he loved to share with us all.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Ma Luisa Rodriguez of the home, four daughters: Brenda Morales and partner Rafael Munoz of Boise City, Oklahoma, Aracely Morales and husband Pablo Grimaldo of Corsicana, Texas Cecilia Morales and husband Simon Murillo of Boise City, Oklahoma, Alejandra Morales and partner Valeria Hernandez of Liberal, Kansas, two sons: Rigo Morales and wife Karina Morales of Boise City, Gabriel Morales and wife Nora Morales from Edmond, Oklahoma, fifteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September, 25, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Henson-Novak Funeral Home in Boise City.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September, 26, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Henson-Novak Funeral Home in Boise City.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Boise City.

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

09/20/2025

Graveside Funeral Service for Bud Edenborough Sept. 20. 2025

Joyce Jolene (Fithian) Strong, 92, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away surrounded by...
09/17/2025

Joyce Jolene (Fithian) Strong, 92, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away surrounded by family on September 16, 2025.

Jolene was born on September 13, 1933, in Watonga, Oklahoma, to Chester and Leona (Frazier) Fithian. She graduated from Goodwell High School in 1951. Jolene went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics from Panhandle State University in 1954, and later a Master of Arts in Elementary Education from Oklahoma State University in 1969.

On December 21, 1952, Jolene married Johnny Strong at Panhandle Centenary Methodist Church in Goodwell. Together, they had three daughters: Cathy, Cristy, and Nancy.

Jolene had a passion for teaching and began her career in education by opening a private kindergarten in her home in 1962. She later taught both kindergarten and fourth grade in Goodwell Public Schools, dedicating 33 years to education before retiring in 1995.

An active community leader, Jolene was involved in many organizations. She was a devoted member of Panhandle Centenary Methodist Church and Goodwell Hilltoppers. She enjoyed camping, traveling, and fishing, and was a lifelong Girl Scout. She had a passion for line dancing, especially with the Guymon Senior Citizens Dance Club.

Jolene was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Ray Strong; daughter, Nancy Rae Strong; and grandson, Matthew Doerner. She is survived by her daughters, Cathy (Don) Ormond of Teton Village, Wyoming, and Cristy (John) Doerner of Edmond, Oklahoma, as well as five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate Jolene’s life on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Elmhurst Cemetery, Guymon, OK. Following the service, a reception will be held at Goodwell Hilltoppers located at 111 Main St. in Goodwell, OK.

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

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Bud Edenborough, The greatest Husband, Daddio, Grandpa, and K...
09/11/2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Bud Edenborough, The greatest Husband, Daddio, Grandpa, and Kokopa who was granted his last wish to go to his heavenly home on September 10, 2025. As much as we will miss the wonderful man he was, he is now completely healed, and reunited with his boys.

Nigel Duane Edenborough was born on October 11, 1937, in Shattuck, Oklahoma to Nick and Dean Edenborough. Bud was known for his quick wit, his intellectual acuity, and his caring nature. His life was a testament to the quote, "The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good." - Samuel Johnson. Bud never failed to extend his kindness to everyone he met, irrespective of what they could offer him in return.

Bud was a dedicated public servant who devoted his life to the field of education. He taught School in Holly, Colorado. He was superintendent, teacher and coach at Edison School District in Yoder, Colorado. He was also President of the Pueblo Business College. After many years of being an educator, he accepted a job with Hofferber Construction in 1975 to be closer to family. He was also a salesman for Acme Brick, and in 2005, he retired as a Salesman from Southdown Cement Co.

His commitment to his work was as strong as his love for his hobbies, which included golf, woodworking, trout fishing, and camping. In his retirement, he loved nothing more than watching his granddaughter, Taylor, play in GHS Golf Tournaments. He was her biggest fan and traveled to many of her tournaments until his health declined her senior year. He started taking her golfing with him, when she was only six months old. He bought Taylor, her first set of clubs when she was two, he loved his granddaughter more than life itself and eventually becoming Kokopa to his three great-grands was the icing on the cake. He loved those little ones so very much.

A fervent Denver Bronco and Oklahoma Sooner fan, Bud's love for sports was infectious, spreading to everyone around him. In his later years, Bud found great joy in his retirement, using his time to engage in his hobbies and spend time with his loved ones.

Bud is survived by his beloved bride, Cleva Melton Edenborough, Cleva was his everything, they met in High School, and they were married on May 26, 1957, they were together for 71 years and loved each other fiercely until the end.

He was preceded in death by his father, Nick Edenborough, and his mother, Dean Edenborough, two sons: Steve in 1983 and Curt in 2009, two brother- in-laws Larry Melton and Jack Ooley, two sisters-in-law Betty Melton and Jane Melton.

Left to carry on his legacy is one daughter: Becky Chase, one granddaughter- Taylor Coffman, two great granddaughters: Emma and Sawyer Coffman, one grandson: Holden Coffman, brother and sister-in-law: Russell Edenborough and wife Judy, sister: Beverly Ooley and brother-in-law: Harrold Melton. Bud is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

We are so thankful to the amazing and loving staff of Pioneer Manor in Hugoton, Kansas and for the care they gave him these last 2 years. We would also like to send our gratitude to Heritage Community for the years they loved and cared for him. Special shoutout to Britney Scott for getting him walking again several times

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Henson-Novak Funeral Home.

Graveside Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Elmhurst Cemetery with Jim Jamieson officiating.

Memorial Contributions may be made in Bud's name to Wise Animal Group (WAGS) or to the American Alzheimer's Association. 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 or leave an online condolence at www.hensonnovak.com.

Letitia (Tish) Lee Parsons was born December 25, 1968, in Guymon, OK, to Fred Benson Brown and Marcita Ann (Wood) Brown....
08/27/2025

Letitia (Tish) Lee Parsons was born December 25, 1968, in Guymon, OK, to Fred Benson Brown and Marcita Ann (Wood) Brown. She passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at her home. Letitia was a lifelong resident of the Guymon community.

Tish worked in management for Walmart for 12 years, where she met Mary Bankston and Jacque Goodnight, with whom she quickly became good friends. She was known for having a cheerful heart, blessing her co-workers with her burritos and always saying "okie dokie" with a positive attitude at work.

Tish had a massive love for her family. She enjoyed a simple life well spent with those near and dear to her heart, from traveling with her girls and grandkids to going to the lake, tubing, boating, to being in her peaceful, quiet home with her three fur babies, Twixie, Jack, and Minnie.

Tish is survived by her two daughters: Chastity Parsons of Hugoton, KS, and Keshia Leeper and husband Seth of Burns Flat, OK. Her grandchildren, Brayden Leeper and Treyson Leeper. One sister, Michelle Wohlgemuth and her husband, Bill, of Guymon, OK. Two Nieces, Neatasha Baranowski and husband Rob from Fort Morgan, CO, and Starlene Brown from Illinois. Two Nephews, Beau Wohlgemuth and wife Marlena of Harrisonburg, VA, and Charlie Brown of Illinois.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the Henson-Novak Funeral Home Chapel in Guymon, Oklahoma.

Cremation services are entrusted to Henson-Novak Cremation Center.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to be made to Henson Novak Funeral Directors for funeral expenses. 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.

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