obituaries

Apr 16, 2026

Rosanna Moses passed away at her home in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the age of 44 years.

Rosanna is the daughter of Suzanna Kay Moses, born on March 6, 1982, in Ada, Oklahoma. She was brought up in the Wewoka and Limestone communities and graduated New Lima High School with the Class of...

Apr 10, 2026

Stephen Gene Bridges passed away at his home in Yeager, Oklahoma on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the age of 73 years.

Stephen was the son of Bobby Bridges and Elizabeth (Stubblefield) Bridges, born on December 14, 1952, in Oklahoma City. He was brought up in the Holdenville area and attended Moss schools, graduating Moss High School...

Apr 2, 2026

James Earl Cook passed away in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the age of 91 years.

James is the son of Walter & Mary Alice (Cogburn) Cook, born on January 19, 1935, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He was brought up and attended schools in Holdenville, graduating Holdenville High School with the Class of 1953. He...

Apr 2, 2026

Culley Fearando Carpitcher passed away at his home in Sasakwa, Oklahoma on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the age of 81 years.

Culley is the son of Titusie & Lona (Harjo) Carpitcher, born on September 7, 1944, in Sasakwa, Oklahoma, where he was brought up, attended schools, and made his home for his entire life.

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Mar 28, 2026

Christina Joyce Kibby-Rhodes, a resident of Holdenville, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in her home in Holdenville. She was 54 years old when she passed. Christina was born December 14, 1971, in Ojai, California, to Billy Jack Kibby & Velma Louise (George) Kibby.

Christina is survived by her father, Billy Kibby and stepmother Tena...

Mar 20, 2026

Sharon Kay 'Mammy' Pierce passed from this life and joined her granddaughter, China Kay Pierce, on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the age of 72 years.

Sharon was born in Midwest City, Oklahoma on February 16, 1954, to JC Stevens & Freda Brynt. She grew up in Ada and Oklahoma City. She was married to Sam Pierce...

Mar 9, 2026

Troy Wayne 'Pete' Mathis passed away at the age of 74 at his home in Canadian, Oklahoma on Monday, March 9, 2026 with his family by his side.

Troy is the son of Gus Dean Mathis and Eupha Glee (Chaffin) Mathis, born on December 4, 1951 in Holdenville, Oklahoma.   When he was a young boy he received...

Mar 7, 2026

Michael J. Shed passed away at his home in Wewoka, Oklahoma on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the age of 76 years.

Michael is the son of William Forrest Shed & Grace Laverne (Chadwick) Shed, born on August 10, 1949, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, where he was brought up and attended schools. He graduated Holdenville High School with...

Mar 5, 2026

Javan Asher James Bauer passed from this world tragically and unexpectedly at his home in Schulter, OK, Thursday March 5th, 2026, so young, being 18 years of age and full of life.

Javan was born on April 13, 2007, in McAlester, Oklahoma to Joshua Rendell Thomas Bauer and Julie Maree (James) Bauer, and was brought up in...

Mar 3, 2026

James Dean Davis Jr., 36, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord surrounded by the love of his family on March 3, 2026. He was born in Oklahoma City on August 10, 1989, to James and Robin Davis.

From an early age, James lived life with energy, creativity, and a spirit that was impossible to ignore....

Feb 19, 2026

Rosalina Mae Gunville, infant daughter of Anjelica Gunville, entered into Jesus's arms on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Ada, Oklahoma.

Rosalina leaves behind her loving family, including her mother, Anjelica Gunville, grandmother Katie Gunville; two aunts, Pearla Gunville and Hilliana Gunville; two uncles, Giovanni Gunville and Julian Ramirez; two great-uncles, Olie Gunville and Kevin Gunville and wife...

Feb 7, 2026

Doyle Eugene Wingo passed away in Holdenville on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the age of 92 years.

Doyle is the son of Vernon Albert 'Stud' Wingo & Cora (Coppedge) Wingo, born on September 29, 1933, in the Jackson community west of Holdenville, Oklahoma. He attended schools in Jackson and Spaulding. He joined the U.S. Army during...

Jan 30, 2026

Virginia Carlene 'Karla' Daley passed away in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the age of 61 years.

Karla is the daughter of Jimmie Don Daley & Veda Faye (Morris) Dickinson, born on November 29, 1964, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was brought up in Oklahoma City and attended Crooked Oak schools. Following high school...

Jan 23, 2026

Keith Lynn Dunn passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2026 in Holdenville, Oklahoma.

Keith was born on October 11, 1953, in Topeka, Kansas to Elbert Dale and Frances Louise (Lietzow) Dunn. He grew up in Okmulgee, Oklahoma where he graduated High School in 1971. Keith worked for Gibson Discount in Okmulgee, McAlester, and as Manager in Muskogee,...

Jan 22, 2026

Shirley Ann Nance passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the age of ninety-four years.

Shirley is the daughter of Audie & Opal (Pogue) Shipley, born on September 9, 1931, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church and served on many service committees.

Jan 16, 2026

Joee Lee Grizzle, infant son of Colby L Grizzle and Eddie Thomas Powers, entered into Jesus's arms on January 16, 2026.

Joee's loving family members include his sisters, Andee-Sue Grizzle and Jaycee Grizzle; maternal grandparents Clifford & Kim Grizzle, and great-grandmothers Raemarie Grizzle and Mary Hyvonen; maternal aunts Chelsea Grizzle and family, and Emily Verbanac and family;...

Jan 12, 2026

Aaron Daniel 'Moon' Leader was born on September 4, 1980, in Okemah, Oklahoma to parents Brigita Leader and Michael Deer.  He passed away from this life on January 12, 2026, in Seminole, OK, at the age of 45.

Aaron loved sports and was a very competitive opponent. He was outstanding football player at Allen High School, excelled...

Jan 11, 2026

Roberta Ilona Shed, age 85, of Holdenville, passed away on January 11, 2026.

She was born on June 29, 1940, in Holdenville, to Oscar and Inez Thetford Smith.

Roberta is survived by her son, Jimmy Shed and wife Teresa; daughter, Kimberly Shed McNaughton; grandchildren, Ashley and Scott Shed, Taylor McNaughton, and Brent and Chelsey Brinson;...

Jan 9, 2026

Walcie Jane Keeney passed away in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 85 years.

Jane is the daughter of Miles David Black & Evie Olivia (Robinson) Black, born on December 13, 1940, in Ragtown, Oklahoma. She was brought up and attended schools in Holdenville, and graduated Holdenville High School with the Class...

Jan 6, 2026

Louis Harjo Jr. was born April 14, 1962 in Talihina, OK to Ella and Louis Harjo Sr.

Louis graduated from Sasakwa High School in May of 1981, after which he attended cosmetology school in Ada, OK. Louis went on to receive his CDL and began driving the school bus for Summers Chapel Head Start in Konawa. Shortly...