Staff
Meet the experienced and friendly staff who make Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic the most trusted eye care provider in Durant.
BARBARA O’STEEN, B.B.A.
PRACTICE ADMINISTRATOR
Chief of Staff
Barbara O’Steen joined the doctors and staff at Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in 2006 as the clinic’s first administrator. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. She has received credentialing as a Vision Source Business Associate and serves as the Vision Source Representative for Southeastern Oklahoma. She has taken several medical mission trips, providing eyecare both locally and abroad.
Barbara wrote the original grant for the Child Care Resource and Referral Program and Smart Start Durant for Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Continuing Education and served as its Director for nine years. She’s a member of the Kiwanis Club of Durant where she was named the 2022 Kiwanian of the Year, 2013-2014 Layperson of the Year and served as President from 2011-2012.
Barbara’s husband Steve is a teacher at Denison High School and they are the parents of daughters Tina Thorne & Katy Spillman, son Casey, son-in-laws Jared Thorne, Todd Spillman grand daughter’s Kenidee, Kambree, grandson Keedan, and grand dog Bones. They are members of the Durant Church of Christ and enjoy riding motorcycles, concerts, camping and spending time with their family.
KARA PRENTICE, C.P.O.
Patient Care Coordinator
Kara has served the clinic as one of our Patient Care Coordinators since 2008. Most patients encounter Kara as they leave the clinic where she assists with billing questions and making follow-up appointments for our doctors. She works hard to make sure that each patient’s needs are met or exceeded prior to their departure. Kara received her credentials as a Certified Paraoptometric in June 2010.
Kara’s husband, Corey is retired from the United States Air Force where he served as SMSGT. They are parents of Roy and Brittiney and have 3 step-granddaughters and 1 step-grandson and 1 grandson. They enjoy traveling, being outside, and being with their family.
SHANDI TAYLOR-WILLIAMS
Patient Care Coordinator
Shandi joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in August 2019, and serves as a Patient Care Coordinator.
Shandi and her husband Josh have a daughter, Harper and son Hudson. They are members of the Durant Church of Christ.
MADISON KINSEY
Patient Care Coordinator
Madison joined the doctors and staff at Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in 2022, and serves as a Patient Care Coordinator.
Madison and her husband Jack have three children, Sierra, Kyler and Josie. They enjoy spending time as a family going to the lake, traveling and riding side by sides.
KATY SCARBERRY
Patient Care Coordinator
Katy joined the doctors and staff at Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in May 2024, and and serves as a Patient Care Coordinator. She checks in patients, and answers any questions they may have.
Katy and her fiance’ Tyler have two dogs, Dixie and Ranger. They enjoy spending time with family and traveling.
ROBBYN McKEEVER, C.P.O., C.P.O.C.
Insurance Coordinator
Robbyn has been a member of the Staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic since 2004. After serving with Medicare for fifteen years, Robbyn began overseeing the insurance billing for our clinic. In addition to being a Certified Paraoptometric, Robbyn achieved status as a Certified Paraoptometric Coder in 2011. She has over a quarter of a century of experience in coordinating insurance benefits and is exceptional at seeing that our patients receive the benefits that their insurance companies have provided for them.
Robbyn and her husband, Don, have a son, Colt, a daughter, Kelly, grandsons, Connor Ray, and granddaughters Korra Grace, Marlee Rayne, and Piper Nova. They are avid animal lovers. They raise Black Angus cattle and Paint horses. They especially enjoy spending time on their ranch, and antique shopping. They are members of Cowboy Church.
LINDSAY DANE, C.P.O.
Insurance Coordinator
Lindsay joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in December of 2013 as a Patient Care Coordinator. In 2017, she became an assistant in the insurance/billing department. Lindsay received her Certified Paraoptometric credentials in February 2019.
Lindsay enjoys spending time with her son Chet, and her family. She and Chet are members of the Durant Church of Christ.
HEATHER WOOD, C.P.O.
Optical Manager
Joining the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in 2011, Heather has already gained experience in multiple venues of the clinic. She is further pursuing her education in opticianry and furthering her knowledge base to better serve our patients. She brings a wealth of experience in serving and dealing with the public that will help us assists our patients in our Optical. Heather received her Certified Paraoptometric credentials in June 2013. In 2022 Heather and her daughter Alexis started their own small business “Grace & Wood Candle Co.”
Heather has one daughter Alexis Grace. They enjoy spending family time together, softball and baseball games, antiquing and traveling.
BRITTANY TUTOR, B.B.A
Laboratory Manager
Brittany joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in September 2020. She serves as a laboratory assistant where she orders all our materials including glasses and contact lenses, edges lenses for glasses, and orders supplies.
In 2024, Brittany earned her Bachelor of Business Administration specializing in Finance. She has a fiance’ named Jorell Vuthivicha-Mor.
MAKAYLA BRADLEY
Laboratory Assistant
Makayla joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in April 2025. She serves as a laboratory assistant where she checks in orders and edges lenses for glasses.
TIFFANY SIMS
Optician
Tiffany joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in March 2022. She serves as an Optician and Laboratory Assistant.
Tiffany and her husband Thomas have a son Logan and daughter Rayleigh. She loves to travel and spend time with family, being at car shows or walking car lots with their son, and going to dance competitions with their daughter. Tiffany’s hobbies are being active in Zumba and hanging out with friends shopping.
DESIREE THOMPSON
Optician
Desiree joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in June 2023. She serves as an Optician.
Desiree has two children named Blakelynne and Jaxx. They enjoy being outside, spending time with family and friends, and they love to travel and be adventurous.
TAYLOR RICHARDSON, A.H.S.
Optician
Taylor joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in October 2023. She serves as an Optician. She earned an Associate Degree in Health Science from Paris Junior College.
Taylor and her husband Brady have two daughters, Braylee and Kimber. They enjoy hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors.
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JILLIAN PRESLEY
Laboratory Assistant
Jill joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in August 2023. She serves as a laboratory assistant where she checks in orders and edges lenses for glasses.
Jill is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University, where she is on the Rodeo Team as a Barrel Racer. She enjoys spending time with her horses, Superman, Leroy, and Duchess, and her weenie dog, Mr. Weenie.
HAYLEY WHEELER
Optician
Hayley joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in January 2025. She serves as an Optician.
Hayley and her fiance’ Austin enjoy cosplay, video games, attending concerts, traveling, spending time with family, and are addicted to Texas Roadhouse.
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ANGELA WEGER, C.P.O.T., C.P.O.C.
Optometric Technician
Angela joined Clay-Rhynes Eye clinic in January 2016 and serves as a scribe for Dr. Rhynes. She received her Certified Paraoptometric credentials in August 2016, Certified Paraoptometric Assistant credentials in February 2018, Certified Paraoptometric Technician credentials in November 2018, & Certified Paraoptometric Coder credentials in May 2019.
Angela serves as Vice Chair for the Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians Paraoptometric Committee, CPOC Item Review Committee for the American Optometric Association, CPOT Item Review Committee for the American Optometric Association, and is a Commissioner for the Commission on Paraoptometric Certification.
Angela and her husband Chance have three children, Tyler, Kyndra, Emmy, and one grandson named Jakobi. They have a Cocker Spaniel named Abby. They are members of Fusion Bible in Durant.
KALIE DEVORA, C.P.O.
Optometric Technician
Kalie joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes eye clinic in February 2017, and serves as a technician for the doctors. She earned her Certified Paraoptometric credentials in November 2017.
Kalie and her husband Ernesto have two dogs named Simon and Momo, and a cat named Zara. They enjoy spending time with friends/family, traveling, and going to airplane shows.
KENDRA KETCHUM
Optometric Technician
Kendra joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in July 2018, and serves as a scribe/technician for Dr. Watkins.
Kendra and her husband Patrick have two daughters, Addyson and Hazleigh. They have two dogs named Lily and Taffy.
They enjoy spending time with their family, and attending her kids’ sporting events.
NAVY WESBERRY
Optometric Technician
Navy joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in January 2025, and serves as a technician for the doctors.
Navy enjoys going to the gym, watching movies, and spending time with her family and friends. She has a corgi named Brax. She attends church at Victory Life.
BAILI WILKINSON
Optometric Technician
Baili joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in October 2020 and serves as a scribe for Dr. Clay. She assisted on a medical mission trip in Togo, Africa.
Baili has 2 children, Raylei and Rayff. They enjoy camping & being outside together.
KACY BEACH, C.P.O.
Optometric Technician 
Kacy joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in October 2021 and serves as a technician for the doctors. She earned her Certified Paraoptometric credentials in February 2025.
Kacy and her husband James, have 4 pets. They enjoy spending time with family and friends.
TONI HARRIS,C.P.O.
Optometric Technician 
Toni joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in April 2023. She serves as a Technician for the Doctors. She received her Certified Paraoptometric credentials in February 2025.
Toni and her husband Zack have 3 children, Hayden, Addisen and Layla. They enjoy spending time with family and friends. They attend Utica Baptist Church.
RYLAN LAIN
Optometric Technician
Rylan joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in March 2023. She serves as a Technician for the Doctors.
Rylan recently graduated from Durant High School and is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
KYNDRA STUBBLEFIELD
Optometric Technician
Kyndra joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in April 2025. She serves as a technician for the Doctors.
Kyndra and her high school sweetheart Jadon have a son named Jakobi.
ELIANA PESCADOR
Optometric Technician
Eliana joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in June 2023. She serves as a Technician for the Doctors.
Eliana and her husband Erick have 3 children, Jazlena, Marilu and and Erick Ray Jr. They enjoy spending time with family and learning new things. They are members of the Mead church of Christ.
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FAITH HILBURN
Optometric Technician
Faith joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in February 2024. She serves as a Technician for the Doctors.
Faith enjoys going to the gym, and spending time with her family. She has two dogs, a Husky named Carl and a rescue named Carol.
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VICTORIA SIMMONS
Optometric Technician
Victoria joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in April 2025. She serves as a Technician for the Doctors.
Victoria will receive her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in May 2025. She will then pursue a Masters in Nutrition. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping, puzzles, pickleball, reading, golf, and going to the gym.
Victoria attends Parkside Baptist Church in Denison, TX. She has one dog, an Aussie named Walker.
MELISSA BRAZIELL
Optometric Technician
Melissa joined the doctors and staff of Clay-Rhynes Eye Clinic in April 2025. She serves as a Technician for the Doctors.
Melissa has four children, Logan, Brody, Lily, and Ella. They attend church at Victory Life. In her spare time, she enjoys photography and gardening.