obituaries

Oct 11, 2025

Christopher Adam 'Chris' Dalinger passed away in an automobile accident in Gerty, Oklahoma on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the age of 45 years.

Chris is the son of Reinhold Dalinger & Sherry (Kuhlman) Dalinger, born on February 20, 1980, in Ada, Oklahoma.

He was brought up in the Coalgate community and graduated Coalgate High...

Sep 23, 2025

Debra Jean McDaniel passed away at her home in Wewoka, Oklahoma on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the age of 74 years.

Debra is the daughter of John Tritch and Marilyn (Curtis) Riggs, born on July 30, 1951 in Mason City, Iowa. She was brought up and attended schools in San Diego, California and was a graduate...

Sep 20, 2025

Jimmy Chris Cary passed away in Seminole, Oklahoma on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the age of 73 years.

Jimmy is the son of Earl Cary & Vera Maxine (Ridgeway) Cary, born on September 8, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri. He married Martha Gardner in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 7, 1980. He worked as a sandblaster...

Sep 10, 2025

Bruce Edd Barksdale passed away on September 10, 2025, at his home in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 73.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill Barksdale and Madge Reid Barksdale, and one son, Brian Scott Barksdale.

He is survived by one son, Derek Barksdale of Poteau, Oklahoma; two brothers, Billy Joe...

Sep 5, 2025

Cleve Leon 'Ronnie' Stafford passed away in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the age of 78 years.

Ronnie is the son of John Washington Stafford & Juanita (Hampton) Stafford, born on July 2, 1947, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He was brought up and attended schools in the Yeager community, along with ten siblings. He was...

Sep 3, 2025

Ollie Mae Rodgers passed away in Seminole, Oklahoma on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the age of 86 years.

Ollie Mae is the daughter of Leslie Porter Leewright & Mamie Elizabeth (Collier) Leewright, born on May 26, 1939, in Seminole, Oklahoma. She was brought up and attended schools in the Seminole area, graduating New Lima High School...

Sep 1, 2025

Dixie Jo Adair, 99, of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 17, 1925, in Mangum, Oklahoma, to Henry Dekalb Stelter and Carrie Lucille (Hudson) Stelter.

Dixie grew up in the Hickory Grove Community near Holdenville, Oklahoma, alongside her six siblings: Lofton, Franco, Lois, Lenora,...

Aug 29, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jerry Blake Trevor Edwards, who left us on August 29, 2025. Born on December 18, 1971, Blake was a beloved son, brother, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.

Blake was a proud graduate of East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma and...

Aug 17, 2025

Dawnyal Graham Hill, 52, left this world on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Dawnyal Kayleen Graham was born on June 20, 1973 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Donald and Gwendylyn (Jones) Graham.

She graduated from Holdenville High School with honors in 1991. After graduation she attended OSU, later obtaining her Bachelors in Broadcasting and Journalism from Cameron...

Aug 14, 2025

Jessica Megan McDowell (Hungry) of Dallas, Texas passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the age of 38, surrounded by her loving friends and family.

Jessica is the daughter of Gabe George Sr & Jacqueline "Jackie" George, born on March 20, 1987 in Dallas, Texas.  She Graduated Townview School of Health in 2005 and went on...

Aug 7, 2025

Gabe Virgil George passed away in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the age of 73 years.

Gabe is the son of John Paul 'Mose' George & Pauline Joan (Patty) George, born on August 16, 1951, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He was brought up in the Holdenville area and graduated Holdenville High School with the Class...

Aug 3, 2025

Kenneth Ray Blackwell ~ February 8, 1944 - August 3, 2025

Survived by his children: Keith Darling, Sheryl Brooks, and Stacy

Preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Mary (Torgerson) Blackwell ~ January 18, 1946 - March 17, 2015

No public services are planned.

Jul 26, 2025

Janie Ruth Bickham died Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Oklahoma City. She was 93.

Born Feb. 14, 1932, in Sasakwa, Okla., she was the youngest of six children of Gladys (Shed) and M.D. Wallace. At age 17 she graduated from Sasakwa High School, where she was a point guard on the girls' basketball team. She moved to...

Jul 12, 2025

James Lon 'Jim' Morrison passed away at his home in Gerty, Oklahoma on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the age of 76 years.

Jim is the son of Ernest Eugene Morrison & Lena (DeWhitt) Morrison, born on October 15, 1948, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Jim's mother passed away when he was very young, and he was brought...

Jul 8, 2025

RD Bruner passed away in Shawnee, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the age of 85 years.

RD is the son of Nathan and Mattie (Moore) Bruner, born on March 28, 1940, in Wewoka, Oklahoma, where he was raised and graduated from Douglas High School in 1960. He joined the U.S. Army and served six years,...

Jun 28, 2025

Loretta Jewel Brittain passed away in Alma, Arkansas on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the age of 87 years.

Loretta is the daughter of W. C. & Minnie (Grissom) Norris, born on August 13, 1937, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. She was brought up in Wetumka and attended Moss Schools. She married Bobby Brittain in Horntown, Oklahoma on July...

Jun 19, 2025

Ruby Doris (Ingram) Robinson McCoy was born June 7, 1938, to Clarence & Annie (Hayes) Ingram in Holdenville, Oklahoma. She was the second oldest of six siblings: Lois McCain Cole, then Ruby, Earl, Roylee, Donna Kay Stafford, and Jack Richard. Ruby passed from this life on June 19, 2025, at Heritage Village Nursing Center in Holdenville.

Ruby...

Jun 8, 2025

Jonathan Jeffery Shane Byrd passed away in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the age of 52 years.

Shane is the son of Richard & Edith (Rice) Byrd, born on January 3, 1973, in Bakersfield, California. He was brought up and attended schools in Mendota and Tranquility, small towns located near Fresno, California. He graduated...

Jun 1, 2025

Wayne Lee 'Corky' Crittenden was born December 9, 1941 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Floye Crittenden and Geneva (Dodd) Crittenden. He left this life on June 1, 2025 in Wewoka, Oklahoma at the age of 83.

Corky was raised in Wewoka along with his two brothers, Mickey and Darrell, and attended Wewoka Public Schools

He married...

May 30, 2025

Pamela Kay Foxen, 68, of Holdenville, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025. She was born on July 27, 1956, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of the late Herman & Wilma (Wigington) Medlock.

She is survived by her husband of forty-one years, John Foxen; two daughters, Kelly Davenport and husband Chris of Tulsa, and Jessica...