obituaries

May 6, 2026

Barbara Ann Blair passed away at her home in Lamar, Oklahoma on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the age of 66 years.

Barbara is the daughter of Bill & Patty (Luna) Pack, born on July 11, 1959, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. She was brought up in the Wetumka area and graduated Wetumka High School with the Class of 1977. She was married...

May 3, 2026

Josephine King, born Josephine Archambeau, passed away on May 3, 2026, at the age of 59. She was born on September 23, 1966, in Tulsa and passed away in Tishomingo.

Josephine was a woman who brought joy wherever she went. She never met a stranger and had a gift for making everyone feel welcome. Known as the life of every party,...

May 2, 2026

Connie Sue Martin passed away peacefully at her home on May 2, 2026. She will be remembered for her creativity, warmth, and the love she shared with her family and community.

Connie was a talented florist, beautician, and home interior decorator who had a gift for bringing beauty into the lives of others. She graduated from school in Calvin, Oklahoma, and...

Apr 29, 2026

JoAnn ‘Jody’ McCord passed away at her home in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the age of seventy-two years.

JoAnn is the daughter of John & Mary Ann Elizabeth (Tucker) Tackett, born on May 21, 1953 in McAlester, Oklahoma. Her early childhood was spent in the Jack Fork community until she was in the fourth grade, when the...

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;...