obituaries

Dec 20, 2021

Graveside funeral services for Leo Epperley Jr. were held at Holdenville Cemetery on Monday, December 27, 2021, at 2:00 p.m.  Leo passed away in Holdenville on Monday, December 20, 2021, at the age of 86 years.

Leo Owen Epperley Jr. was born October 19, 1935, in the New Model area of Seminole County, Oklahoma. Leo was born...

Dec 9, 2021

Richard 'Rick' Thetford passed from this life in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Thursday, December 9,2021, at the age of 68 years.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at 2:00 pm at Holdenville Senior Citizen Center (Old Civic Center) on North Creek Street in Holdenville.

Dec 2, 2021

Gearl Dean 'Bossman' Shed passed away at his home in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at the age of 88 years.

Gearl was the son of Claude Dean Shed & Eva (Eves) Shed, born on August 16, 1933, in Atwood, Oklahoma. He was brought up and attended schools in the Atwood and Holdenville area, and...

Nov 30, 2021

Darren Dewayne O'Kelly was born January 7, 1967 in Castro Valley, CA to Jerry and Thelma O'Kelly. He passed away on November 30, 2021 in McAlester, OK.

Darren loved being a truck driver and drove over a million miles and received a watch to commemorate this achievement. He also loved fishing. From an early age he spent...

Nov 28, 2021

Thompson 'Junior' Brown passed away in Edmond, Oklahoma on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at the age of 65 years.

Junior was the son of Tom Harris & Willa Mae (Brown) Harris, born on March 24, 1956, in Ada, Oklahoma, where he was brought up and attended schools. He served for a short time in the U.S. Army,...

Nov 25, 2021

Kevin Jay Worden passed away at his home in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at the age of 62 years.

Kevin was the son of William Henry 'Bill' Worden & Darlene (Harden) Worden, born on July 12, 1959, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He was brought up and attended schools in Fort Worth, Texas and Lindsay,...

Nov 15, 2021

Edna Jackson of Holdenville, 72, affectionately known as 'Nana', passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021.

Edna was born May 24, 1949 in Hanna, Oklahoma to the late Samuel (Nokowe) Jackson and Alice (Hill) Jackson.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel (Nokowe) Jackson and Alice (Hill) Jackson; sisters Gladys (Jackson) Harjo and...

Oct 31, 2021

Debra June 'Debbie' Moore passed away at her home surrounded by her family early October 31, 2021. She was 64 years old and a lifelong resident of Holdenville, OK. Debbie was born August 27, 1957 in Holdenville, OK to J.C. and June McConnell. She had a childhood surrounded by friends and close family where she was loved by all. Her...

Oct 18, 2021

Michael Dale Landreth passed from this life at his home in Oklahoma City on  October 18, 2021, at the age of 60 years.  He was born to Lloyd Dale Landreth and Laura (Sermons) Landreth on December 18, 1960 at Tulare, California.  Michael worked in the oilfield most of his life, working as roughneck, driller and most recently a welder....

Oct 9, 2021

Christopher Daniel Edwards was born August 31,1988 and left this world October 09,2021 at the age of 33 years.

He is survived by Parents: Terri & Paul O'Dell, Jr.; 2 Brothers: Collin Edwards & (wife) Shannon and Mason Alexander; Grandmother: Shirley Williams; Uncle & Aunt: Daniel & Amanda Williams; Sisters: Jennifer, Valerie, Laura Edwards; Grandfather: Paul O'Dell,...

Oct 9, 2021

Royal Clifton 'RC' Fearnow departed his earthly body at his home on October 9, 2021, in Holdenville, Oklahoma.

Royal Clifton 'RC' Fearnow was born to George Fearnow and Doris (Bowman) Fearnow Aubert on April 24, 1955, in Ponca City, Oklahoma.  He was raised in the Ponca City area where he attended school.  After graduation 'RC' joined the...

Oct 8, 2021

Ricky Jess McCoy passed away at his home in Buffalo, Texas on Friday, October 8, 2021 at the age of 65 years.

Rick was the son of Pete 'Pops' McCoy & Nadine (Skipworth) McCoy, born on January 7, 1956, in Lamar, Oklahoma, where he was brought up and attended Moss school. He also attended Dalhart TX schools...

Sep 28, 2021

Memorial services for Michael Anthony Pumphrey were held October 15, 2021, 1:00 pm at Lillye Chapel - Fisher Funeral Home, 700 S Broadway, Holdenville OK  74848.

A Family and Friend Luncheon following the services was held at Church of the Nazarene, 323 South Oak Street, Holdenville OK  74848.

Michael was born February 6, 1992 at...

Sep 26, 2021

Carrol Dean Tomlin passed away in Jones, Oklahoma on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at the age of 83 years.

Viewing at the funeral home will be Friday, October 1, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Sep 26, 2021

Lee Alton Tackett passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at the age of 82 years.

Lee was the son of John & Mary Ann (Tucker) Tackett, born on November 30, 1938, in Pittsburg, Oklahoma. During his early years he was brought up and attended schools in the Jackfork community. The family moved to...

Sep 6, 2021

Daniel Paul Gerths passed away in Oklahoma City on Monday, September 6, 2021, at the age of 26 years. Daniel was the son of Scott & Mary (Ellis) Gerths, born on July 31, 1995, in Lewisville, Texas. He was brought up and attended schools in Celina, Texas, and graduated Celina High School with the Class of 2013. He graduated Oklahoma...

Aug 26, 2021

Phillip Wayne Luna Sr. passed away in Shawnee, Oklahoma on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the age of 72 years.

Phillip was the son of Leroy & Frankie (Holliman) Luna, born on August 15, 1949, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, where he was brought up and attended schools. Instead of graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Army at...

Aug 11, 2021

Denver Clayton 'Denny' Wilbanks passed away in McAlester, Oklahoma on Wednesday morning, August 11, 2021, at the age of 81 years.

Denny was the son of Burl & Charlotte (South) Wilbanks, born on November 13, 1939, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He was brought up and attended schools in Calvin, and graduated Calvin High School with the Class of...

Aug 8, 2021

Joe Junior 'Dude' Grizzle passed away at his home in Spaulding, Oklahoma on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at the age of 80 years.

Joe was the son of Joe Clifford Grizzle & Oletha (Sexton) Grizzle, born on June 24, 1941, at Spaulding, Oklahoma, where the first five years of his life were spent. He moved to Norman...

Aug 7, 2021

Dale Dean Jennings passed away at his home in Norman, Oklahoma on Saturday evening, August 7, 2021, at the age of 86 years.

Dale was the son of Floyd Jennings Sr. & Winnie Mae (Hooper) Jennings, born on October 20, 1934 in Seminole County, Oklahoma, where he was brought up. He attended Pleasant Grove schools, where he...