<![CDATA[The Ada News: Obituaries]]> (2024)

ADA [ndash] John Scott Bell, 56, of Ada, passed away Tuesday, May 28th, 2024. Born May 8, 1968, to Roy Don Sr. and Helen Louise, John graduated from Ada High in '86. John's football career abruptly ended, at which point he entered the workforce. Through a series of employers, including Evergreen Mills, Anderson Quarries and the current LaFarge-Holcim, his unwavering dedication was something few can live up to. Employed with Holcim for 15+ years, John has served as the President of the Union for 7 years where his care for those he worked alongside and the job they completed together showed. John had no shortage of interests which led to an innumerable number of acquaintances and close friendships - many of which spanned decades. From football, to hunting and fishing, to classic cars and motorcycles, he found joy in that which kept him outdoors. John could talk to anyone about anything and was a master at finding something to have in common with all he knew. There was no simple way to "run an errand with John" as he would always run into an old friend or make a new one along the way. John held Lake Fork in high regard for memories both old and new. Fishing tournaments and trips with his friends several were a highlight for him. Left behind are son Holden Bell (Ada), close friend Jennifer Bell (Ada), siblings Roy Bell (Tulsa), Khrystal Blankenship and husband Chris (Ada), and Weldon Bell (Broken Arrow). Additionally, nephew Colton Blankenship and wife Carter (Ada), nieces Kaitlin Blankenship (Springfield, IL), Emma, Grace and Lily (Broken Arrow), secondary son Dillion Cranford (Stonewall) and many cousins and friends too numerous to list. John was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and dog Oscar. A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 1 at 10am at Rosedale Cemetery with Jamie Perry officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to your local "Take a Kid Fishing Day", a child's school lunch account, or charity of your choosing.

ADA [ndash] A Celebration of Life for Jackie Henry, 78, of Ada will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. at Wintersmith Lodge in Ada with remarks and remembrances beginning at 1:00 p.m.Ms. Henry passed away peacefully Friday, May 24, 2024, at her home, surrounded by those who loved her dearly. She was born October 1, 1945, in Ada to Odus L. and Mary Ruby Woodruff McGalliard. She lived in the Ada and Sulphur area her whole life. Ms. Henry's first passion was for teaching, and she was a well-loved teacher at Sulphur High School in the early 1970s. She was a social worker for the Department of Human Services in both Murray and Carter County and was employed at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf in-between her time with DHS. After retirement, Jackie turned her focus and energy to DIY home improvement projects and bragged at least once a year that she cut and laid the new tile during her bathroom remodel. She also took great pleasure in globetrotting with her brother, Don and his wife Eloise and often remarked that two kids from Vanoss, or Latta, or Ada (all places they lived growing up) were a long way from home and finally seeing the world. Jackie felt very proud to have visited Scotland, England, Ireland, Switzerland, the whole Alaska coastline, British Columbia, and Athens, Greece.She was a cancer survivor, beating Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2015. When her health no longer allowed for traveling, she had a brief stint as an amateur artist, inspired by a night out at the Rusty Nail Winery, pairing wine with a painting class, resulting in an embarrassing attempt at a pastoral scene. Blaming the combination of chemo and wine her first failure, she put all her efforts into proving to herself she could create something worthy of hanging on a wall and feverishly made 7 canvases until her hands were overwhelmed with arthritis.Her final passion, and one she was able to share with her son, Jason, was reading everything she could get her hands on about military history and history in general. They began a book club of two, exchanging books by mail and discussing them afterward. She is survived by her son, Jason Henry and wife, Joi, of Midland, TX; daughter, Kyla Henry of Portland, OR; two granddaughters, Rebecca Lynn Henry of Midland, TX, and Sarah Lynn Henry of Midland, TX; and a dear friend, Paula Myers Hatton of Ada.She was preceded in death by her parents and by her "big" sister, Kay Tucker of Ada, and her "little" brother Don "Butch" McGalliard, of Madisonville, TX. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jackie's honor to the Pontotoc County Animal Welfare Society or the American Cancer Society.

ADA [ndash] Jack Wiley Paschall, 80, of Ada, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at his home. He was born June 4, 1943 in Vaughn, New Mexico to Jesse Mastain and Mary Belle Oller Paschall. After the war the family was joined by a brother, Charles Hughes and a sister, Fannie Arvalee.Jack was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, and a step-son, Sean McDonald. He is survived by his wife, Linda Martin McDonald Paschall of the home; his Mother-In-Law, Dorothy Martin of Rufe, OK, his children: son, James Paschall and wife Lori, Kingwood, TX: a daughter, Mary Taylor and husband Stephen, Ada, OK; a daughter-in-law, Michelle McDonald of Norman, OK. Jack had nine grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. His sister, Fannie Bates lives in Ft. Worth, TX. A nephew, Jonathan Bates, his wife Diondria and their eight children. Two godsons, Bryan Welch and Blake Welch and numerous cousins whom he loved very much.Jack spent his early years in various towns in New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma moving to Red Oak, Oklahoma in third grade. He proudly called Red Oak his hometown for the remainder of his life.He graduated from Red Oak High School in1961. Earned later degrees from Southeastern State College, Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, New Mexico and the University of Oklahoma.From 1970 until 1999 he served in several different roles at East Central University; Director of Audio Visual, Director of Student Teaching, and Dean of the Graduate School. He continued to work part time through the spring of 2024.Jack believed in public schools. He had many close relationships with educators across the state. In lieu of flowers please donate to the East Central University Foundation for the Jack Paschall Graduate Education Scholarship, 1100 East 14th Box Y8 Ada, Ok 74820 (580-559-5655).According to Jack's wishes there will be no service at this time. His remains will be buried at Sobel, Oklahoma in a private family service in the future.

GUTHRIE [ndash] Melvin Lee "Hank" Jones was born December 27, 1964, in Ada, OK to Maudie (Tatum) and Melvin "Sonny" Jones. Hank went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2024.Hank graduated from Ada High in 1983 where he was a member of Ada High's 1980 OK State Championship football team. As a Senior, he set a state record while becoming the State Champion in shot put. After high school, he played football on scholarship for East Central University. Hank lived many years in Purcell, OK with his children Amanda, Sarah, and Dax, and their mother Dawn (McGuire) Jones. On May 20, 2017, he married the love of his life Leanne Ruggles in Edmond, OK. They were married at the Keeton Inn Bed and Breakfast and rented all of the rooms for the family. Hank was proud to boast his children and grandchildren stayed with him and Leanne on the first night of their honeymoon. Hank and Leanne made their home in Guthrie, OK and were members of Lakeview Church. Hank spent 2 years as a policeman for the Ada Police Dept. followed by 23 years with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. He aided in many incidents including the 1995 Murrah Building bombing and the Moore tornadoes. After retiring as a Lieutenant from the OHP, he worked briefly at Best Well Service, and then spent 10 years with Plains Marketing (Oil) LP, most recently as the Division Manager of Truck Services in support of a fleet of oil tanker trucks. Hank loved fishing, tailgating and cheering for the OSU Cowboys, grilling and caring for his yard. He reveled time spent with family playing board games, cards, Nerf gun wars, and Pie Face. He was very competitive and often had to be reminded to let the grandchildren sometimes win. Hank was preceded in death by his parents and a special cousin, Tracy Jones. He is survived by his wife Leanne; 2 daughters and a son. Amanda (& Anthony) Centeno of Aubrey, TX; Sarah Jones of Purcell, OK; Daxon (& Vivian) Jones of Edmond, OK; grandchildren, Collier Goad, Lillian & Easton Centeno, Declan & Mia Jones; children's mother Dawn (McGuire) Jones; sisters, LaDeena McDaniel & Ahlisha Marlowe; sister-and-brother-in-law, Debbie and David Campbell.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Lakeview Church in Guthrie, OK, and Interment will be at 2:00 PM. at Oaklawn Cemetery in Wynnewood, OK. (Smith-Gallo Funeral Home)

ADA [ndash] Delores Lejune Baughman, 78, of Ada passed away May 27, 2024 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. A Funeral Service to honor Delores will be held at 1:00PM, Friday, May 31st, 2024 at Phillips Funeral Home in Ada, Oklahoma.

TULSA [ndash] On Friday, October 6, 2023, Stanley Howard Hodges, 56, passed from this adventure to the next. Due to complications from pneumonia, he was taken from us unexpectedly, and way too soon.Stan was born and raised in Ada, Oklahoma. After a wild and rowdy youth involving loud music, motorcycles, cars, and good times, he attended OSU-Okmulgee where he earned an Associate Degree in Automotive Repair, and met his wife, Jennifer. He went on to become an ASE Certified Master Technician, worked at several Oklahoma dealerships in Ada, Holdenville, and Tulsa, as well as owned his own shop, and then his own mobile mechanic business. In December of 2004, Stanley began working for the State of Oklahoma with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). While with ODOT, he worked as a Fleet Technician in several districts (Buffalo, Muskogee, & Tulsa), then later, on highway crews in Alfalfa County, Pontotoc County, and as a superintendent in Hughes County.Stan loved life and all the fun it had to offer. He treasured his family and friends and always sought to help them whenever he could. He thrived as someone who could help others, and he had an uncanny ability to fix whatever was broken.He took joy in sunrises, sunsets, time out in nature, fishing, photography, riding on his cherished Harley Davidson motorcycle, nicknamed "Cherry," seeing new sites, and spending time with his friends and family. He especially loved keeping those same friends and family on their toes with his many pranks. In return, he was loved and appreciated by many. His absence has left a void in the world of all who knew him. He was a rock we leaned on. He mattered.He was proceeded in death by the grandparents who raised him, Joseph and Mildred Holbrook, as well as their daughter, Elsie Reed, who was like an older sister to Stan. His love for them knew no bounds, and he was forever appreciative of their positive influences in his life.He is survived by his wife, Jennifer, his mother Wanda and husband Steven, his father Stanley and wife Sylvia, his sisters Tina, Sherry, and, Novella, cousins David, Rosanna, Mildred, Elsie, Johnny, and Regina, his niece Sierra, his nephew Jesse, and many other close and extended family members, with special mentions to Gus, Allen, Gary Don, Bart, Annette, "Bobcat," Becky, Julie, Justin, and Angel.To honor Stan's memory and his inclination for always lending a helping hand, please consider charitable donations, donating blood (Stan was a universal donor, because of course he was), or taking time to listen and give a kind, supportive word to those who need it. Stan enjoyed hearing the life stories and experiences of others. Most of all, live your life, now, to the fullest, with no regrets. That is what Stan wanted the most for everyone.Private family services have been held. A stone has been placed at Lightning Ridge Cemetery in Pontotoc County Oklahoma.

ADA [ndash] Services for Wynema Sue Anderson, 86, of Ada will be held May 30th, 2pm at Criswell Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Wilburn will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service May 30th, 1 pm at Criswell Funeral Home. Mrs. Anderson passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2024, in Oklahoma City. Wynema was born June 19, 1937, in Ada to Lela Mae and Leon "Boots" Jackson. She is survived by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, Gina Anderson Stafford, Jeff Anderson (Josie), Matt Stafford (Sidney), Shawn Stafford, Montana Anderson, Allison Clark (Brian), Devon Neal (Jake), Blakely Anderson, Beau Anderson, Lyla Anderson, Parker Neal, Harley Stafford, and Miles Neal. She graduated from Ada High School and attended college at East Central University. She received both her Bachelors and Graduate degrees from ECU. She was a teacher for 25 years in the Ada School System. She was a business teacher and taught many students to type. She was the first teacher to introduce computers to Ada High School students; she had to spend a summer learning how to use the computer before school started to teach the use of computers. Later, she and fellow teacher, Stacy Golightly, published their computer lesson plans with Southwest Publishers. At the age of 21 and 23, she and her husband started a business, Anderson Music Company. She managed the company finances for over fifty years. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Ada, a volunteer for Valley View Regional Hospital later to become Mercy, helped deliver "meals on wheels", enjoyed several bridge groups and spending time with her many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen "Andy" Anderson, parents, Lela Mae and Boots Jackson, and brother, Harold Jackson. Pall bearers will be Matt Stafford, Shawn Stafford, Montana Anderson, Jake Neal, Brian Clark, Wink Kopczynski and Darrel Thompson.She loved her students and had a huge heart for any child struggling with illness. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you consider a donation in her memory to Ada City Schools Foundation or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.She will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, a good friend, an excellent teacher, and a kind, humble, friendly Christian lady.

ADA [ndash] Memorial services for William "Bill" Freeman III, 65, of Ada are 2:00 p.m. Thursday May 23, 2024 at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel; Bud Ross will officiate.Mr. Freeman passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at his home in Ada. William Oscar Freeman III, born May 17, 1959 in Ada, Oklahoma to Joetta "Jane" Gallahar and William O Freeman, Jr. He graduated from Slaton High School in 1977.He was of Church of Christ faith.Mr. Freeman was the owner of Freeman's Business Machines from 1986 to 2014 until his retirement. He serviced typewriters and copiers all throughout central and southern Oklahoma. He enjoyed the mechanics of breaking down and fixing machines and even when his business grew, he still made service calls often. Bill was a United States veteran serving in the marine corps, he served his country proudly. He volunteered his time to help many disabled veterans over the years through the AMVETS National Service Foundation by assisting veterans with advice and helping to complete paperwork.He is survived by his children, Brandy O'Neal and husband, Kevin of Ada and Greg Freeman of Galey; grandchildren, Hunter Cornelius, Hannah Cornelius and Brynlee Russell all of Ada; stepfather, Frank Savage; brothers, Tim Freeman and Frankie Savage; sisters, Neva Johnson, Mary Coffey, D'Alpha Rodriguez, Bobbie Ashcraft and Amy Stinson; and special friend, Leslie Hull.He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Justin Freeman.

OKLAHOMA CITY [ndash] Daniel Charles "Dan" Blackwell, 62, went to be with his Savior on May 5, 2023, in Oklahoma City. He was born on August 26, 1961, in Ada, Oklahoma, to Wilburn T. Blackwell and Mildred Willis Blackwell. He graduated from Stonewall High School in 1979 and attended Seminole Junior College.Dan was preceded in death by his parents W. T. and Mildred Blackwell, and brother James Blackwell.He is survived by his sister Anita Blackwell Robertson of Aqaba, Jordan, his brother Ronald Blackwell (Donna) of Oklahoma City; his nieces Alisa Martinez (Simon) of Tulsa, Melanie Norton (Johnny) of Noble, Jamie Blackwell of Madill, Karie Blackwell of Ardmore, and Starla Cumberbatch (Paul) of Oklahoma City; his nephews Aaron Robertson (Brandy) of Hillsboro, Texas, Skylor Blackwell of Bethany, Jett Blackwell of Newalla, and many grandnieces and grandnephews. He had a special friendship with Charlotte Shores of Wilson, Oklahoma. He lived most of his adult life in Oklahoma City, where he worked for UPS and FedEx, retiring early to enjoy life.Dan grew up the youngest of four siblings on a farm near Stonewall, Oklahoma, and enjoyed playing baseball in high school. We called him Dan "The Man" because, much like Stan "The Man" Musial, Dan ate, slept, and breathed baseball. He and his brother Ron spent hours playing with a tennis ball, wiffle ball, walnuts, whatever. They even built a field to-scale in the pasture where they practiced until their mother called them in.He was six years younger than Ron, but he could compete with him. His class went to State all four years, finishing runner-up three times and winning it all his senior year. Selected to All-State in 1979 as a shortstop, he played in the North-South game at ORU. Later, he was on the team for Byng American Legion, and Seminole Junior College recruited him. He was frequently in the newspaper for his heroics, hitting over twenty home runs and averaging close to a .400 batting average in 1980.He also played on the basketball squad, but he said it was just to stay in shape for baseball.Dan was a huge fan of the 2023 World Series champs, the Texas Rangers. Just before he met his appointment with God, Dan got to see them play in person. He had an enviable memory, knowing the names of the members of every rock group from his teen years and the lyrics to all their songs. He could recount details that had happened in his life decades previously and recall what the weather was like that day, what he wore, what he ate for lunch. Old age seemed not to dim his brain.He had a keen interest in World War II, since his dad was a decorated veteran of the Philippine theater. He was a creative writer. His sister encouraged him to write about family stories. He recently complied with a couple of articles about two well-known televangelists who visited his parents' home at the beginning of their ministries in the early 1970s. Although they came at separate times to preach at Dan's home church, they both wound up in the Blackwell home for Mildred's cooking.Loving adventure, he recently met up in Arkansas with cousins from California to view the solar eclipse. He was passionate about what was going on in the world, researching current events to compare with end-time prophecies in the Bible.More important to him than baseball, rock groups, eclipses, World War II, or news was his relationship with the Lord. Dan was ready to meet Him. Frankly, when he had a life-threatening case of COVID a couple of years ago, he was a little disappointed he didn't keep his appointment then. He is now in the presence of God, enjoying his greatest adventure to date.His family plans a future celebration of life.

FOUNTAIN HILLS [ndash] Mary Ann McPhee Bosnos, 73, died on May 12, 2024 in Fountain Hills, Arizona. She was the beloved wife of Charles "Chuck" Bosnos of Fountain Hills; daughter of the late Mary Catherine (Lytton) and Vincent McPhee; devoted sister of Carolyn McPhee Porter (Tom) of Palmer, Alaska and David Lytton McPhee (Carol) of Manitou Springs, Colorado; and cherished aunt of Jennifer Porter Bailey, Tiffany McPhee Brickell, Karen Bosnos Houghton, Lydia Bosnos Maglathlin, Nicholas Hayes and Andrew Hayes. Mary Ann was born in San Diego, California and grew up in Ada, Oklahoma. She was accepted into the Baylor University premed program at age 17, but instead entered the Baylor School of Music. She graduated with honors from Baylor as a voice and piano major and went on to do postgraduate work in music at the University of Arizona, where she also taught on the vocal faculty. She met Chuck Bosnos while in Tucson and, after their marriage in 1977, moved with him to Southern California, where they remained until returning to Arizona and settling in Fountain Hills in 2002.She grew up strongly influenced by the great traditional music of the church and had a deep love of music. She taught voice and piano and performed in the Los Angeles area for many years. She served on the boards of several Southern California arts organizations and created and produced a successful vocal recital series that showcased rising young classical singers.Mary Ann was a skilled editor, and she stepped away from her music career for several years to do technical editing. During this time, she was founding and senior editor of the medical journal Contemporary Orthopaedics and was also a freelance editor of medical research articles.After moving to Arizona, she created Green Desert Botanicals, which produced handcrafted, desert-inspired potpourris for several years. At the time of her death she was training to become a certified clinical aromatherapist. She prized learning, loved reading, old movies, and traveling. She additionally enjoyed gardening and volunteering in the community. She served on the board of the Neighborhood Property Owners' Association of Fountain Hills for several years, two years as president. Mary Ann will be remembered for her beautiful singing and piano playing, an irrepressible sense of humor, and her generous spirit.A celebration of life will be held at 1 pm on Thursday May 23 at Messinger Mortuary, 12065 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills. Mary Ann's ashes will be spread at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial gifts be made to Samaritanspurse.org or JoyChurchAZ.com. Mary Ann's Facebook page will remain open and all are welcome to post memories of her there or on Legacy.com.

ADA [ndash] Memorial services for Teresa Vazquez, 78, of Ada are 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2024 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church; Rev. John Norvell will officiate. The family will receive friends from 4:00-5:30 p.m. on Sunday at Criswell Funeral Home.Teresa passed away Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 at her home. Teresa was born December 21, 1945 to Manuel Rodríguez and María de Jesús Rodríguez Picazo in San Juan de Los Lagos, Jalisco, Mexico. Survivors include her husband, Hipolito (Polo) Vazquez of the home; son, Richard Vazquez and wife Ginger; her two daughters, Rosa Stout and husband James and Yolande Vazquez; her eight grandchildren, Cesar Gonzalez, Nicholas Vazquez, Alyssandra Vazquez, Faith Stout, Steven Stout, David Stout, Isabella Vazquez, and Luke Vazquez; her siblings Dolores Rodríguez Picazo and Raúl Rodríguez Picazo.Teresa was preceded in death by her parents; her two brothers Francisco Rodríguez Picazo, Ramón Rodríguez Picazo, her sister Sanjuana Rodríguez Vera, and her beloved son Roy Vazquez.Teresa was a remarkable woman whose life was a testament of strength, resilience, and unwavering love. On May 31,1968 Teresa married the love of her life, Polo. She embarked on a journey of love that resulted in her leaving her homeland to begin a new life with her beloved husband in Ada, Oklahoma. She braved the challenges of adapting to a new country, learning a new language, and adjusting to a different culture with unparalleled grace and determination. Teresa wore many hats throughout her life. She was an amazing mother who made her children the center of her world and made sure were well taken care of. With four children, she embraced the challenges and joys of motherhood with unwavering love and devotion. She was a pillar of strength for her family. She instilled in her children the values of integrity, resilience, compassion and a good work ethic that would shape their lives forever. Her playful and competitive side would often show through when she spent time with her grandchildren who lovingly called her "Nana". She was not one to lose out on prizes from birthday pinatas, so they learned to stay out of her way-the sparkly rings were her favorite. She was a formidable player when it came to games, especially Lotería. She always had luck on her side and would often boast that "it wasn't the card; it was la persona". She loved joking with them and giving them a hard time, especially at Christmastime when "Mrs. Claus" would pass out her gifts. When her children were older, Teresa could be found spending time with her husband at the restaurant they owned together-Polo's Authentic Mexican Restaurant. They were a great team and complemented each other nicely and together they built a flourishing business that has been in Ada for the last 49 years. She had a great attention to detail which helped ensure her customers had a great dining experience. During lunchtime you would often find her sitting down chatting with customers in her unofficial role of "public relations". Her presence at the restaurant is already missed by her friends, customers, and employees.In her spare time, Teresa also became a gifted china painter whose art won numerous awards. She was also intrigued with experimenting with other cuisines and would create amazing savory culinary creations. She was definitely the best chef in the house. Teresa took great pride in her home. Whether it was small gatherings or large family events she was the consummate hostess and made her home warm and inviting for all who passed through the front door. She loved flowers and, in the summer, would often be found working in her flower beds. She was a lover of animals, most recently a cat lover. Her cats were her babies that she loved to spoil. She raised sweet cats that provided her unconditional love and would never leave her side.Teresa was a true lady in every sense of the word- poised, graceful, and dignified, with an unwavering spirit that knew no bounds. While she may no longer be with us, her legacy of resilience and hard work will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to be touched by her presence. In lieu of flowers, please donate to P.A.W.S. (Pontotoc Animal Welfare Society) at 1200 Sandy Creek Dr. Ada, OK. The choice to donate to P.A.W.S. in Teresa's honor is a beautiful tribute to her love for animals.

ADA [ndash] Services for Carol Ann Hayden, 78, of Ada are 2:00 PM Monday, May 20, 2024 at First Free Will Baptist Church; Rev. David Daniel and Rev. Dean Stone will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Criswell Funeral Home.Mrs. Hayden passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 in Ada. She was born December 10, 1945 in Seminole, OK to Jewell "Buck" and Dorothy Mae Skeen Scates. Mrs. Hayden graduated from Ada High School. She retired as a Vice President of First National Bank and was a caregiver to her mother.Survivors are her daughter, Michana Jackson and her husband, Mark of Blanchard, and Shelly Williams, of Ada; brother, Jewell Scates and wife, Carolyn of Conway, AR; three grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Johnny Lee Hayden; sister, Phyllis Dean; and grandson, Cody Bolin.She wanted to be remembered as doing good and loving her family always and forever.

ADA [ndash] Jeffery Wayne Case, 58 of Ada passed away May 9, 2024 in OKC Oklahoma. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 18th, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church in Ada, Oklahoma.

ADA [ndash] Nancy Lancaster Cobb was born October 24th, 1936 and left this world May 8th, 2024. She was proceeded in death by her spouse Doyle Cobb. She is survived by two sons Tim and Mark Cobb of Ada Oklahoma. One granddaughter Jessica Cobb of Denver Colorado. Three grandsons, Jacob Cobb, DeLand Cobb, and Caleb Cobb , and one great grandson all of Ada Oklahoma.

ADA [ndash] Memorial services for Linda Lea Knickmeyer, 80, of Ada are 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel.Ms. Knickmeyer passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Ada. She was born January 16, 1944 in Ada, OK to David Jonathan and Bertha Alice Kerr Gray. She graduated from Allen High School in 1961. Ms. Knickmeyer was a Realtor in the Ada area for many years. She owned Linda's Real Estate Agency before joining Maxwell Real Estate, Inc. as a Broker Associate. She was an active member in the Kiwanis Club of Ada, Elks Lodge #1640, Business and Professional Women's Club and the Realtor's Association.Survivors include a son, Rick Raney and wife Patricia of Wilburton; a brother, Bob Gray and wife Jane of Allen; six grandchildren, Clay Raney, Cheyenne Ezekiel, Levi Carter, Riley Knickmeyer, Anthony Shelley and Wyatt Knickmeyer; and two great-grandson, Grayson Ezekiel and Kohen Shelley; daughter-in-law, Rachel Knickmeyer of Vanoss; and family friend Tyson Grossnicklaus.She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Darrel Raney and Ragan Knickmeyer; brother, Wayne Gray; and sister, June Kile.Pallbearers will be Riley Knickmeyer, Wyatt Knickmeyer, Levi Carter, Anthony Shelley, Clay Raney and Tyson Grossnicklaus.Honorary bearers will be Roger Jared, John Chaney, Dewey McDonald, Bobby Winters, Henry Katz and George Huckeby.The family would like friends and relatives to join them at First Free Will Baptist Church, 421 S. Ash Avenue, Ada, Oklahoma for lunch at 12:00 p.m.

ADA [ndash] Services for Charles William Cannon "Charlie", 86, of Ada are 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Southwest church of Christ, Brian Lewis and Ken Cannon will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Ada. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Criswell Funeral Home.Charlie passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at a local nursing home. He was born November 28, 1937 at Neelyville, Missouri to Noel William and Lola Richardson Cannon. He married Barbara Krohn June 20, 1963. Charlie worked in Maintenance at Woodward Governor in Rockford, Illinois for 29 years. After retirement he moved to Ada, OK and was employed by Citizens Bank, Valley View Hospital and Sheppard Heritage Homes holding various positions.Charlie was a sweet, hardworking, gentle soul who made friends everywhere he went. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren with all of his heart.His hobbies were woodworking and gardening. He was also a cowboy at heart and had a love for horses.Survivors include his wife, Barbara Cannon, of the home; a son, Paul Cannon and wife Lisa of Boyd, TX; two daughters, Karen Lewis and husband Mont of Knoxville, TN and Diana Hatton and husband Greg of Ada; a brother, Ken Cannon and wife Joelle of Decatur, TX; two sisters, Lavon Moran and husband Steve of Cleburne, TX and Margaret Jordan and husband Jim of Sunset, TX; a sister-in-law, Rita Cannon of Rio Vista, TX; his grandchildren, Garett Hatton, Lindsay Jones, Griffin Lewis, Caroline Lewis, Austin Cannon, Alexis Cannon and Alivia Cannon; and four great-grandchildren, Grayson Hatton, Landry Hatton, Jaxson Jones and Sadie Jones.He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Howard Cannon and Glen Cannon.Bearers will be Garett Hatton, Greg Hatton, Tyler Jones, Mont Lewis, Chuck Love, and Mark Coleman.

ADA [ndash] Services for George Evert Patterson, 78, of Ada are 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2024 at the Southwest church of Christ, David Dirrim will officiate. Burial will follow Oakman Cemetery. The Chickasaw Honor Guard will conduct military honors at the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday at Criswell Funeral Home.Mr. Patterson passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at the VA Center in Ardmore. He was born December 16, 1945 at Britton, OK to E. E. and Dorothy Irwin Patterson. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from East Central University. While he was in college, he started his first business. Mr. Patterson served in the U. S. Navy as an AMS II. He served two tours in Vietnam.He married Malinda Sanders December 26, 1962. He was the owner/operator of Patterson Enterprises. George established several businesses throughout his life, was a 42-year member of the Ada Elks Lodge and a member of Southwest church of Christ.Survivors include his wife, Malinda Patterson, of the home; three daughters, Lori Burge and husband Scott of Florida, Sandy Hudson of Texas and Elizabeth Patterson of Oklahoma; son, George Patterson, II of Oklahoma; a sister, Ardith Sumpter and husband Wade of Oklahoma; six grandchildren Jessica Cordt, Clara Ellis, Clay Patterson and wife Ashlen, Beverly Kennedy, Kalista Patterson and Braylon Ellis; and six great-grandchildren, Isabella Cordt, Salem Chapman, Abbott Cordt, Edy-Grace Cordt, Carden Evert Patterson and Campbell Cordt.He was preceded in death by his parents; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Chapman.Bearers will be Bart Donaghey, Ron Sales, Glenn Jones, Jonathon Jones, Clay Patterson and Randy Parks.

ADA [ndash] Memorial Services for Lea Ann Caufield, 49, of Ada are 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the Chickasaw Community Center, Rev. John Norvell will officiate. Viewing will be Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.Mrs. Caufield passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at her home. She was born October 8, 1974 at Antlers, OK to Stanley W. and Johnnie Ruth Rosenthal Caufield. She received a Bachelor Degree in Health and Master's degree from Oklahoma State University in Family Financial Planning. She was the Diabetes Prevention Coordinator for the Chickasaw Nation.Survivors include her husband, Darius Roebuck, of the home; her parents, Stan and Johnnie Caufield of Ada; her father-in-law, Randall Old Crow; two brothers-in-law, Dakota Roebuck and partner, Rena Serpa and Salyer Roebuck and wife Brandee; sister, Diana Wilson-Sullivan and husband Joe; two sisters-in-law, Alexa Old Crow and husband Brett and Aleigha Old Crow; and her nieces and nephews, Ethan Roebuck, Korbyn Roebuck, Ava Old Crow, Ella Roebuck, Zooey Roebuck, Gabriel Roebuck, Cori Stavin, and Conner Stavin; and numerous cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Stanley W. and Priscilla Caufield and Jimmy and Aldean Rosenthal; her mother-in-law, Marcella Old Crow; and brother-in-law, Seyth Roebuck.

TUPELO [ndash] David E. Romines, 90, of Tupelo, passed away on May the 8th, 2024 at his home in Tupelo surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service held on Saturday, May 11th, 2024 the at the First Baptist Church in Tupelo, Oklahoma at 10:00 AM, with interment to follow at Bird's Prairie Cemetery in Tupelo.

ROFF [ndash] Services for Carolyn Eloise Rauch, 80, of Roff, are 1:00 PM Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Fitzhugh Baptist Church; Rev. Steve Wilburn will officiate. Mrs. Rauch passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at her home.

ADA [ndash] Services for Larry Don Willoughby, 71, of Ada are 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at A Place of New Hope Calvary Church; Rev. Toby Willoughby will officiate. Burial will follow at Maxwell Cemetery.Mr. Willoughby passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, in Oklahoma City. He was born September 18, 1952, in Ada to JR and Corine Neal Hightower Willoughby. Survivors are his daughter, Jeannie Real and husband, Isaac, of Ada; sister-in-law, Linda Willoughby, of Shawnee; and many other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sandy; son, Joey Willoughby; grandson, Seth Jordan Mason; brother, Thomas Willoughby; and sister, Carol Ann Oldham.Bearers are Tracy Oldham, Alan Ogles, Matt Benge, Danny Patton, James Gibson, and Darrel Teel.

ADA [ndash] Services for Brendan Jacob Stone, 26, of Ada were Monday, May 6, 2024 at Restoration Church; Pastor Brock Barrett officiated. Burial followed at Rosedale Cemetery. Brendan passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at his home. He was born February 24, 1998, in Ada to Kathleen Elizabeth Pelto Nickell. Brendan was a CNA at DJK Enterprises.He is survived by his mother, Kathleen Nickell; paternal great grandmother, Virginia Stone, of Galey; paternal grandparents, Donnie and Marsha Collins, of Ardmore; paternal grandparents, Bob and Penny Stone, of Ada; brother, Bret Holman and wife, Stormi, of Ada; sister, Britany Stone, of Ada; niece, Kay Holman; nephews, Brody Holman and Easton Pierce; and many aunts, uncles, and other loving relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his paternal great grandfather, Ellis Stone.Bearers were Brody McDonald, Dalton Ramsey, Aaron McDonald, Hunter Cornelius, Trever Hubble and Brendan Rains. Honorary bearers were Easton Pierce, Ryan Hatcher, and Brody Holman.

ADA [ndash] Graveside services for Jo Ann Clark Little, 76, of Ada, OK were held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Rosedale Cemetery, Rev. F.D. Cochran officiated.Mrs. Little died April 11, 2024 in California with her family by her side.

ADA [ndash] In loving memory of Mary Joyce Johns Manuel, who passed away on April 30, 2024 at 87 years old at Wesley House Assisted Living in Gainesville, TX. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel in Ada, OK. Pastor Randall Christy will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery in Ada, OK.Joyce was born on January 24, 1937, to Winfield Johns and Lessie Annie Coffee Johns at Bromide, OK. Joyce married the love of her life, J.W. Melvin "Speck" Manuel on February 26, 1955, in Ada, OK.Joyce had many jobs throughout her life as a jewelry sales lady, a quality control inspector, a bread and pastry cook at ECU Cafeteria, a secretary and sewed blue jeans at Blue Bell. But her most prized life accomplishment was fulfilled by loving and caring for her family.Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Melvin; her youngest son, Brian Keith Manuel; and eight siblings.Loved ones that Joyce has left behind to cherish memories of her are her daughter, Sherry and husband, Burl Webb, Jr. of Lone Grove, OK; son, Kerry Manuel and wife, Rebecca, of Lone Grove, OK; son, Wendell Manuel and wife, Sandra, of Ada, OK; daughter-in-law, Susan Smith, of Ada, OK; nine grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Janice Manuel, of Ada, OK; brother-in-law, Johnny Chaney, of Tishomingo, OK; and numerous nieces and nephews.Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Bradley Manuel, Joshawa Manuel, Christopher Manuel, Jason Manuel, Brandon Webb, Arron Manuel, Steven Manuel, Warren Harris and George Ward.

ADA [ndash] Services for Cody O'Neal Smith, 23, of Ada are at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 2nd at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Ada located at 15th and Ash St. The service will be officiated by Bobby Briggs. A private burial for family will follow at Rosedale Cemetery.Cody O'Neal Smith passed away Thursday, April 25th in Ada. Cody was born August 2nd, 2000 to Melissa Thompson Smith and Jeffrey Smith in Ada. He graduated from Ada High School in 2019 where he played basketball for the Ada Cougars. Cody attended ECU and then PTC to receive his electrical certification and was currently employed as an electrician apprentice for Action Electric of Ada. Cody was an absolute joy to all that knew him. He had the most infectious smile that lightened the world around him. Cody was humble, loving and kind; which led to his greatest characteristic of having a servants heart. He enjoyed traveling to Northwest Arkansas to see his sister, Jordy, and the Colorado Rockies with his sister, Ally. He loved spending time with his family whether it was gardening, camping or being on the land with his mother. Cody was a devoted uncle to his nephew, Rylan who he adored. He is survived by his mother, Melissa Smith of Ada; father, Jeffrey Smith and wife, Kristi of Wayne; sister, Jordy Owens and husband, Taylor Owens of Springdale, AR; sister, Ally McDaniel and husband, Brandon McDaniel of Ada; nephew, Rylan McDaniel of Ada; grandmothers, Nancy Thompson and Susie Smith of Ada and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Jerry Bob Thompson and John Wayne Smith; and cousin, Rachel Jean Thompson. Honorary Pallbearers are Josh Thompson, Bobby Thompson, Ryan Thompson, Josh Smith, Brandon McDaniel, Taylor Owens, Spencer Kilby and the 2017 - 2019 Ada Cougars Boys Basketball players and coaches. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions could be made to the Ada Boys Basketball Booster, 1317 Lakehurst Dr, Ada, OK 74820.

ADA [ndash] Services for Deanna Beth Mondejar, 60, of Ada are 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2024 at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery.Mrs. Mondejar died Monday, April 15, 2024 at a local hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 6, 1963 in Holdenville to Paul and Carmen Ortega Faulkenberry. She married Ferdinand Mondejar on January 25, 1983, and was a homemaker.Survivors include her husband, Ferdinand of the home; one son, Christopher Mondejar; three daughters, Carmen Carter and husband Justin, Mercy Sellers and husband Scott and Alicia Mondejar; three sisters; three brothers; five grandchildren, Joel Carter, Ripley Carter, Sophia Wadkins, Charmaine Mondejar and Christina Mondejar.She was preceded in death by her parents; and a grandson, Christopher Mondejar, Jr.Bearers will be Justin Carter, Scott Sellers, Connor Wadkins, Jeramy Sellers, Jerry Sellers, Johnny Carter and Victor Prieto.

ADA [ndash] Services will be held at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM on April 26, 2024, Pastor Mickey Keith and Pastor Jerry Highfill will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Ada, OK. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 25, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Barbara Jean Wilmeth (Elmore), 72, of Ada, Oklahoma, passed from this earthly home to her heavenly home on April 22, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on August 22, 1951, in Stratford to Eugene Vincent Elmore and Ina Muriel Russell. She graduated from Stratford High School with her lifelong friends Judy Moody and Debbie Wood. She married the love of her life, Elvia Evert Wilmeth Jr, on May 8, 1969. They have celebrated almost 55 years of marriage. Together they have two children, Amy and Eugene. Barbara never met a stranger and was known for her exceptional cooking and baking skills, especially her fried pies and cakes. Her home was always open, and her heart overflowed with love and kindness. She always had enough food cooked for an extra few seats at the table. She had a giving heart of service spending many hours in the church kitchen. Barbara's legacy of love touched many lives, always making sure everyone felt special and loved before they said goodbye.Barbara is survived by her husband, Elvia Evert Wilmeth Jr; daughter, Amy Barrett, and husband Anthony of Fort Gibson; son, Eugene Wilmeth, and wife Jada of Broken Arrow; grandchildren: Maegan Barrett Gonzales and husband Josh, Kensie Barrett, Madison Barrett, Jasper Porter, Piper Wilmeth, and Corbin Wilmeth. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Vincent Elmore and Ina Muriel Russell; and her brother, Johnny Lee Elmore. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Gould, Michael Gould, Jasper Porter, Josh Gonzales, Ray Martinez, Brad Barrett, Jon Oats, and Piper Wilmeth. Honorary Bearer will be Shane Campbell.

ADA [ndash] Services for Charles Edward Christian, 76, of Byng are 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 22 at H2O Church in Ada. The service will be officiated by Mark Waggoner and Scott Miller. Burial will follow at New Bethel Cemetery. The family will receive friends and share memories from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 21 at Criswell Funeral Home.Charles Edward "Eddie" Christian passed away Wednesday, April 17 at home. Eddie was born January 10, 1948 to Coe Edward Christian and Mary Marie Andrews Christian in Ada. He graduated from Byng High School in 1966 and attended East Central University for a short time. He served in the Army from 1967-1970. He was stationed in Korea with the 7th Infantry Division and in Germany with the 32nd Air Defense Command. He received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Sharp Shooter M-14.Eddie married Josie Lynn Bryant on November 2, 1972 in Ada. He began his 35-year career at Evergreen Mills in 1974. They lived in Byng, Oklahoma and had three children and a small homestead including a large garden and a wide variety of farm animals. Eddie's love for animals persisted throughout his life, as evidenced by his regular attendance at the Thursday night Maud Goat Sale.Eddie attended H2O Church and Grace Christian Fellowship. He served for 12 years on the safety team at H2O and took great pride in holding his post in the lobby. He looked forward to his weekly men's Bible studies and LifeGroup and enjoyed the time spent with his brothers and sisters in Christ.Eddie was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing his entire life. He had a love for nature, history and National Parks. He was a member of and supported several organizations, including National Rifle Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, Disabled American Veterans and Cowboy Crisis.Eddie was very intentional in taking the time to slow down and visit with people. He greatly loved spending time with his grandchildren and that love overflowed to the countless kiddos of friends and family who knew him as "Grandpa Ed."He is survived by a son, Chris Christian; a daughter, Holly, and husband, Bryant Redwine; a son, Zac, and wife Callie Christian, all of Ada; grandchildren, Caleb Christian, Austin Britton, Ahna and Halston Redwine, Ayden, Cate, Cullen, Charli and Jack Christian; three brothers, Wayne Christian of Ada, John Christian of Francis and Larry Christian of Stonewall and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josie, his mother and father, his brother, Jerry, sister Linda Thompson and brother James.Pallbearers are Colin Thompson, Jason Christian, Beau Christian, Cheyenne Christian, Jeremiah Shockley, David Bryant, Dirk Bryant and Pete Bryant.The family says those who wish may make memorial contributions to Cowboy Crisis fund, P.O. Box 243, Fittstown, OK 74842 or Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

CLAREMORE [ndash] Betty Ann Drake, age 82, of Claremore, Oklahoma, entered heaven on April 19, 2024, with family at her side. Betty was born on August 3, 1941, to Billy and Mildred Daniel in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. She grew up in the community, working at the local drug store, while attending school. After her graduation from Pauls Valley High School, she married the love of her life Marion Gwen Drake, on October 3, 1959, in Konawa, Oklahoma. Together, they raised two daughters, Tanya and Debra. Throughout the years, Betty led a life that reflected her love for Jesus. She taught Sunday school for many years. She was a devout prayer warrior, that could be counted on to pray faithfully. If you asked her to pray for you or with you, you knew it would be done. Betty is survived by her daughters, Tanya Kinsey and Debra Watson; son, David Hendricks and wife Darla; sister-in-law, Janice Golden and husband Charlie; grandchildren, Christi Stick and husband Rod, Timothy Golden and wife Laretha, Matthew Watson, Amy Kinsey, Dylan Hendricks and wife Carly, Dayton Murrillo and husband Salomon, and Dawson Hendricks and wife Miranda; great-grandchildren, Kylie Watson, Trinity Cain, Maggie Stick, Ashley Stick, Brad Stick, Chris Stick, Caden Watson, Caroline Hendricks, Carter Hendricks, Luke Hendricks, Hartley Hendricks, and Baker Hendricks; niece Tina Cameron and husband David; host of great-nieces and nephews; and so many other friends who were like family to her. She is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Marion Drake; parents Billy and Mildred Daniel; sister Beverly Force; nephew Doug Sheperd; and son-in-law, Dean Watson.A visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on 2024-04-21 at Shipman's Funeral Home, Pryor. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on 2024-04-22 at Woodcrest Free Will Baptist Church, Catoosa.A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on 2024-04-23 at McGee Cemetery , Stratford .

ADA [ndash] Services for Daniel Steven Worcester, 53, of Ada are 10:00 AM Friday, April 19, 2024 at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Randy Golden will officiate. Burial will follow at Denney Cemetery.Mr. Worcester passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 in Oklahoma City. He was born April 28, 1970, in Lawton, OK to Terry and Delores Morales Worcester. Mr. Worcester graduated from Byng High School and went on to be an LPN. He served in the United States Army. Mr. Worcester loved cooking, singing, riding motorcycles, and his fur babies.He is survived by his parents, Terry and Delores Worcester; son, Braxton Gage; brother, Nathaniel Worcester; sisters, Sarah Worcester Smith and husband, Andy, Stephanie Ivy and husband, John, and Rebecca Worcester.Mr. Worcester was preceded in death by his wife, Mariea Worcester; son, Daniel S. "Boone" Worcester; and daughter, Tiffany Worcester.Bearers are Andy Smith, Matthew Worcester, Malcolm Tartsah, Dennis Leader, Tony Martin, Michael Thompson, and Tony Sexton.

FITZHUGH [ndash] Graveside services for George Douglas "Pete" Peters, 94, of Fitzhugh, are 12:00 PM Friday, April 19, 2024 at Lightning Ridge Cemetery.Mr. Peters passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at his home.

ADA [ndash] A memorial service will be held April 25th, 2024 at the First Methodist Church, Ada., Oklahoma. Visitation at 10:30 am, service at 11:00AM, and interment at Rose Hill Cemetery Wapanuka, OK at 2:30PM. Billy was born October 25, 1931 to Hulet T. and Rebecca Hall at Madill, OK. He passed away February 3, 2024 in Ada. He graduated from Clarita High School in 1949. Received an Associate of Science Degree from Murray State School of Agriculture, a Bachelor's Degree from Oklahoma A&M, and a Master's Degree from North Dakota State University. Billy served in the US Airforce from 1953 to 1954. He spent a thirty year career with the North Dakota State Extension Service, becoming Professor Emeritus in 1987. Billy and JoAnn Archer were married in May of 1957 in Ada, and two children were both of this union, Karrie Lynn and Gregory Hulet. In 1989, Billy met and married Verna Jeanette Buss in Fargo, North Dakota. They enjoyed traveling and building a home in Deer Creek Estates in Ada. He was a fisherman, hunter, golfer, gardener, photographer and Bridge player. Also, Billy was a student of the American Civil War. Survivors are his wife, Verna; daughter, Karrie (Dennis) Froemke; son, Gregory (Annette) Rice; step-son, Dale Buss; grandchildren, Jessica Royal, Jennifer (Chris) Murphy, Timothy Froemke; step-grandchildren, Joshua Buss, Angela Brussells and Nicholas Rosdahl and three step great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, and eight siblings, step-daughter and step-son in law.

BARTLESVILLE [ndash] Graveside services for Mary Maxine Sweat, 90, formerly of Lula, are 10:00 AM Monday, April 15, 2024 at Lula Cemetery.Mrs. Sweat passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in Allen. She was born September 30, 1933, in Lula, OK to Dillion Raymond and Mary Lois Gore Clifford. She married Clovis Augusta Thompson on October 1, 1951. She prayed to God to give them children. As many know God gives us things the way he believes we need them. They adopted Debra Ann Herndon Thompson on May 31, 1960 and Ricky Lee Thompson on July 8, 1964. Just as much as the couple needed the children, the children needed them. They went on to travel with Clovis in the Army and Air Force to Madrid, Spain and Libya. Then to return to Mangum, Oklahoma and finally to Hominy, Oklahoma. Mrs. Sweat worked at the Dick Conner Correction center as a secretary and was thought highly of in her position. Mrs. Sweat is survived by her son, Ricky L. Thompson and his wife, Catrina, of Allen; daughter, Debbie Herndon, of Cornelius, Oregon; three brothers, John Clifford, Ronnie Clifford, and Donnie Clifford; three sisters, Marcine Brooks, Helen Leader, and Debbie Kendrick; eight grandchildren, Kristen Hall, Brooke VanOrden, Sarah Todd, Ricky A. Thompson, Billy L. Thompson, Brandi Thompson, Brandon Thompson, and LeRhonda Jessop; 10 great grandchildren, Patience Thompson, Cetiva Gustin, Everett Hall, Isaiah VanOrden, Gracelyn VanOrden, Grayden Todd, Mya Lewis, Delilah Lewis, John Thompson, and Darren Thompson; two great great grandchildren, Orion Thompson and Korben Gustin.She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Clovis Thompson; second husband, Louis Hale; third husband, Bobby Joe Sweat; and brother, Dickie Clifford.She will be loved and missed by her family. We know she is singing with the Angels in Heaven her Sweet Hallelujah Song "I'm finally home".

ADA [ndash] Lenna Gerlene "Jean" Milner, age 92, of Ada, OK. Passed from this earthly home to her heavenly home on April 11th, 2024. She was born to Robert Marvin "Bob" Estes and Minnie Ardell Wood Estes on December 29th, 1931 in Allen, Oklahoma.Funeral Service will be held on Monday, April 15th, at 2:00 PM at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel - Ada, OK. Burial services will follow at Memorial Park in Ada, OK. The family will receive friends Sunday, April 14th, from 5-7 PM. Jean was preceded in death by her Parents Robert Marvin Estes and Minnie Pearl Estes, her sisters Lorene and husband Jess Moore, Mildred and husband Merle Stephenson, She attended McCall's Chapel "Normal" school, then Allen Schools, graduating in 1948. She married the love of her life, Billy J. Milner on December 6th, 1949, celebrating Criswell Funeral Home - Ada, OK. Family to welcome friends for visitation on the evening 74 years! Together they had two children Bruce and Pam. She worked for Dr. T.L. Lester OD for 19 years, but her favorite job was "MiMi" for the entire family and especially the Grandkids. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ada since 1964.Jean is survived by her husband, Bill, her son Larry Bruce Milner and wife Dianne, Collierville, TN. Her daughter, Pamela Renee McKinzie and husband Dwayne, Ada, OK. Grandchildren - Amy James and husband Michael, Choctaw, OK. Megan Keating and husband Drew, Tangiers, Morocco. Jaime Merriman and husband Clint, Cleveland, OK, AJ Lancaster, Tulsa, OK, Daniel Hobbs and wife Cara of Broken Arrow, OK, Nathan Hobbs and wife Kelly, Ada, OK, Shelby Bigelow, and husband Brian, Ada, OK, and Kasey Collins and husband Caleb, Nobel, OK, Katy Shepard and husband James, Stratford, OK.Great Grandchildren - Eva Joy and Tobias Keating, Noah and Maggie Hobbs, Riley and Callum Bigelow, Grayson, Elam and Noralee Hobbs, Raylin, Jack and Jarod Merriman, Chasen and Tatum Shepard, Payson and Shay Collins. Arden Yates.Pallbearers: Daniel Hobbs, Nathan Hobbs, Brian Bigelow, Michael Mudd, Steven Mudd, Michael James.

ADA [ndash] Graveside services for Paul Houston West, 76, of Ada are 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Watson Memorial Cemetery, near Broken Bow.Mr. West passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 in Shawnee. He served in the United States Navy from 1967-1971 and he was a window clerk for the United States Postal Service. Survivors include his wife, Janie, of the home; two sons, Brent West and wife, Carley, of Noble, OK and Scott West and wife, Susan of Bells, TX; sisters-in-law, Florence and Marcus Huddleston, of Edmond and Ellen Walden, of Broken Bow; and grandchildren, Brent West, Alora West, Saige West, William West, and Rose West.

ROYSE CITY [ndash] Services for Rebecca "Becky" Cantrell, 91, formerly of Ada, will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel; Jerry Dickinson and Carl Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery.Mrs. Cantrell passed from this life on Thursday, April 4, 2024 in Texas. She was born May 31, 1932, in Seminole, OK to William Edwin and Bessie Marie Burns Menasco. She was baptized into Christ on October 15, 1944, by Clarence Kessinger.On September 19, 1950, she married the love of her life, Geoffrey Dale Cantrell, also, formerly of Ada. Mrs. Cantrell was a homemaker, spending much time following in her mother's footsteps of tending not only to her family, but also to the needs of others. She diligently visited the aged and infirmed, and she was known for sharing her delicious baked goods with family, friends, doctors, and service providers. Her tasty treats will be sorely missed, as will her words of encouragement to the downhearted. She demonstrated all the aspects of a godly woman, as carefully taught by her mother. Her listening ear and sound advice served to uplift all who knew her. Even in her recent time being housebound, she found ways to encourage others through cards or texts or calls.Survivors include her husband, Geoffrey, of the home; daughter, Lexie Barefoot and her husband, Allen; son, Randy Dale Cantrell and his wife, Rhonda; sister, Cindy Menasco Smith and her husband, Jimmie; grandchildren, Chad Smith, Kip Smith, Cullen Smith, Alex Barefoot, Phillip Barefoot, and Ryan Cantrell; and 14 great grandchildren. All those of the age of accountability are also members of the Lord's Church, in large part due to the example and teaching of this loving mother and grandmother.Bearers are Alex Barefoot, Phillip Barefoot, Chad Smith, Kip Smith, Cullen Smith, and Ryan Cantrell.Found inside the cover of her Bible was this quote which represents how those who loved her feel at this time of loss:"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal."

FITTSTOWN [ndash] Services for Darrell "Pete" Gene Durant, 74, of Fittstown are 2:00 PM Friday, April 12, 2024 at Fittstown Baptist Church; Rev. Reno Dye will officiate. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery.Mr. Durant passed away April 7, 2024 at his home. He was born February 18, 1950, in Jesse, OK to Charley and Mary Gill Durant. Mr. Durant graduated from McLish High School. On June 29, 1968, he married Sandra Brashier.Survivors include his wife, Sandra, of the home; son, Darl Durant, of Fittstown; daughter, Gayla LeFlore, of Stonewall; brother, John Milton Durant and his wife, Nona, of Texas; sister, Dorla Blue, of Ft. Worth, TX; and three grandchildren, KraSarah Durant, Montana Durant, and Connor LeFlore.He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Dan Durant and Glenn Durant; and sister, Clara Sue Coplin.Bearers are Connor LeFlore, Darl Durant, Montana Durant, Chandler Williams, Randis Gray, and Dakota Brashier. Honorary bearers are David Durant and Brent Durant.

ADA [ndash] Services for Cynthia Sue Brents, 65, of Ada are 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Steve Wilburn will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. The family will receive friends form 5:00-7:00 PM on Tuesday.Mrs. Brents passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, in Shawnee. She was born August 31, 1958 in Ada to Fred Cantwell and Mary Sue Carter Hopper. Mrs. Brents graduated from Ada High School in 1976. She went on to become a Registered Nurse. On December 19, 1980, she married Bruce Keith Brents. Mrs. Brents was a very proud nurse and grandmother. She loved her dog Skoshi so much. She was the proud wife to Bruce for 43 years and proud momma to her daughter, Sarah.Survivors are her husband, Bruce, of the home; daughter, Sarah Iverson, of Ada; mother, Sue Hopper, of Ada; two brothers, Rusty Hopper and his wife, Cherie Jo, of Ada, and Freddy Hopper and his wife, Stacy, of Ada; grandson, Ruger Iverson; and other relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Hopper; and in-laws, Buddy and Alice Brents.Bearers are Ruger Iverson, Taylor Hopper, Shawn Bridgeman, Greg Hamm, Rusty Hopper, and Frank Brents. Honorary bearers are Freddy Hopper and Brad Brents.

BLANCHARD [ndash] Claudine LaJune (Roland) Moore, 84 years of age, passed away on April 3, 2024, in Blanchard. The daughter of Clarence Columbus and Virgie Lee (Gordon) Roland, Claudine was born on June 6, 1939, in Stratford, Oklahoma.Claudine spent most of her life attending Wynnewood schools but graduated from Dibble High School with the class of 1957. She lived in several different places including Newcastle, Oklahoma City, and Shawnee, but considered herself from Roff. Claudine was always an active person, always working. Her family said she was an amateur landscaper, having used a chainsaw in the yard just five years ago. She was also a collector of antiques, and collector of rocks. Claudine loved making things pretty, crocheting, and knitting. Most of all, they said she loved to dance. She liked county and western dancing. Claudine loved her family and will be missed by all that knew her. Claudine was preceded in death by her parents; son, Randy Glenn "Raz" Moore; grandchild, Jennifer Moore; great grandchild, James Chandler and two brothers, Jimmy and Calvin Roland.Claudine is survived by her daughter, Regina Eaton; son, Rick Moore and wife Elizabeth; grandchildren, Elijah "Blu" Moore, Waylon Eaton, Brandy Moore, Sarah Moore, Amy Chandler, Jamie Chandler, Nikki Moore, Reba Moore, and Jessica Hastings; great grandchildren, Shaylie, Madison, Jianna, Lily, Anabella, Allyson, Jenevieve, Riley, Elizabeth, Jairayhlyn, Tavyn, Nikayla, Ensley and Langston; one great, great grandchild, Malaya; one brother, Clinton Roland and many other loved ones and friends.The funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel in Blanchard, Oklahoma. Burial will be in Palmer Cemetery in Sulphur. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.

ADA [ndash] Services for Mavis Fay Kirk, 99, of Ada are 10:00 AM Monday, April 8, 2024, at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel; Pastor Mark Welch and Honorary Pastor Elder Jerald Kliewer will officiate. Burial will follow at Lightning Ridge Cemetery.Mrs. Kirk passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at her home. She was born June 11, 1924, in Maud, OK to Marion Franklin and Mary Magdalene Pounders Collum.She is survived by her son, Carey Kirk and wife, Connie, of Fitzhugh; three daughters, Brenda Phillips, of Ada, Darlene Mischnick, of Mineola, TX, and Angela Marvin, of Ada; and several grandchildren (5 generations); and other loving relatives and friends.Mrs. Kirk was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Steve; two daughters, Irene Davis and Ellen Barnett; and two sons, Dwain Kirk and Vinson Kirk.Bearers are Danny Jennings, Brian Jennings, Brent Stramski, David Nunn, Trevor Martinez, and John VanSchuyver. Honorary bearer is Ernie Sheppard.

ALLEN [ndash] Wanda Mae McCarn, 84, of Allen, passed away on March 29, 2024. A memorial service will be held on April 13th 2024 at 10:00 am at Richmond Ave FWB Church in Allen.

ADA [ndash] Darrell Tarron, 72, of Ada, passed away on March 30, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. A memorial service for Darrell will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024 at 11:00AM at Phillips Funeral Home in Ada.

FRANCIS [ndash] Services for Carlus Denver Scroggins, 103, of Francis, are 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Faith Free Will Baptist Church in Holdenville; Rev. Earl Scroggins, Leymoin Scroggins, Robert Scroggins and Tim Scroggins will officiate. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM on Friday at Criswell Funeral Home.Mr. Scroggins passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 in Norman. He was born October 1, 1920, in Francis, OK to William H. and Annie Bell Matthews Scroggins. On September 2, 1942 he married Bessie Ann Frederick. She preceded him in death September 2, 2002. Mr. Scroggins served in the United States Navy during WWII. He was a Rancher/Farmer and worked at Holcim Cement Plant. Mr. Scroggins liked hunting, fishing, and gardening. Survivors include his four sons, Leymoin Scroggins and wife, Laquita, Earl Scroggins and wife, Sandy, Robert Scroggins and wife, Susan, and Tim Scroggins and wife, Pam; 12 grandchildren, Theresa Weir and husband, John, Steven Scroggins, Mark Scroggins and wife, Lisa, Paul Scroggins and wife, Jeanna, Michele Milner and husband, Justin, Michael Scroggins and wife, Melissa, Travis Scroggins and Theresa, Shelli Scroggins-Harding and Cory Symes, Kerry Peters and wife, Tasha, Casey Peters and wife, Kammy, Brian Scroggins and wife, Kristi, and Kim Crawford and husband, Blake; 33 great grandchildren; 14 great great grandchildren; one sister, Clara Hooser; and a host of nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Scroggins; parents, William H. "Dink" and Annie Scroggins; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Leon and Edith Scroggins, Eual and June Scroggins, Arthur "Truman" and Mary Scroggins, and Dellie and Christine Scroggins; one sister and brother-in-law, Clarisa and Bill Nickerson; brothers-in-law, Fred Smith and Bob Hooser; an infant brother; and two great grandchildren, Gracie Milner and Dustin Packard.Bearers are Steve Scroggins, Paul Scroggins, Mark Scroggins, Michael Scroggins, Travis Scroggins, and Brian Scroggins.

ADA [ndash] Services for Phillis Jean Northcutt, 75, of Ada are 10:00 am Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Toby Willoughby will officiate.Burial will follow at Lightning Ridge Cemetery.Mrs. Northcutt died, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at a local hospital.

ADA [ndash] Services for Orval Eugene Pittman, 86, of Ada, are Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Ada First Free Will Baptist Church. Rev. Jarrod Presley will be officiating. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery.Mr. Pittman passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, in Ada. He was born February 14, 1938, in Troy, Oklahoma to Joe W. and Etta Mae (Rodgers) Pittman.Mr. Pittman attended grade school and graduated from Ada City School. He served in the Military from July 13, 1961 to July 12, 1967. He worked for Brockway Glass for over 30 years and retired from Flex-N-Gate in Ada.Orval was baptized and became a member of the Ada First Free Will Baptist Church on March 27, 1966, and was on the Board of Trustee's. On June 3, 1966, he married Marilyn Joyce Sanders.Orval enjoyed being with his family, as well as, fishing, flying and gardening.Survivors are his wife, Joyce, of the home; children, Jan Wendling and her husband, Scott, of Blanchard, Brian Pittman and his wife, Sherri; grandchildren, Tyler Hatton, Makayla Jorgensen, Tayler Parnacher and her husband, Kele; great grandchildren, Hudson, Teagan and Skyler.He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Joe Bob Pittman; and sister, Darlene Leister.

PURCELL [ndash] Ricki Flohr Walterscheid passed peacefully surrounded by her family March 21, 2024, in Purcell at the age of 45 years 2 months 13 days. Her Celebration of Life is scheduled for 1:00 PM, Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the Wadley's Funeral Chapel, entrusted to the care of Wadley's Funeral Service. Full obituary, condolences and services live streamed at www.wadleysfuneralservice.com.Ricki was born January 8, 1979, in Denton, Texas. The family relocated in 1986 to the Reintree Ranch in Ada, Oklahoma.

EDMOND [ndash] James Royse Treas passed on to heaven on March 21, 2024, at the age of 91. Memorial services will be held at Criswell Funeral Home in Ada, Oklahoma on March 27th at 1:30 PM. A graveside service will immediately follow at Rosedale Cemetery.James was born to James Carmie and Audrey Loveta (Clifford) Treas on September 21, 1932, in Lula, Oklahoma. James' parents were both schoolteachers and the family moved to Steedman, Rocky Chapel and Ahloso, before James graduated from Stonewall High School in 1950. He surrendered his life to Christ at a revival in Ahloso when he was 13 years old which started his path to a life that would honor and bring glory to God.James went on to receive a teaching degree from East Central College, though his studies were interrupted by the Korean War, during which he joined the Navy and was stationed at Corpus Christi, Texas. James married the love of his life, Arlene Clark, on October 23, 1954. James had seen Arlene's picture in the local newspaper and told his friends that he was going to marry that girl. They first met at "Frankie's" Hamburger stand in Ada, Oklahoma on a Sunday afternoon. James and Arlene made their home in the Ada area and had four children - Glenna, Larry, Barry and Elizabeth.James was a long-time local businessman, who got his start at Clark Oil. He and Arlene started and grew a service station and carwash business, while also raising cattle. Further, he was instrumental in improving the community by helping start the Rural Water District at Latta and sitting on the Ada Planning and Zoning Board.James faithfully served at First Baptist Church, Ada in various ways, including serving as a deacon and teaching ninth grade boys as well as senior adult men in Sunday School. He was also very active in the community and thoroughly enjoyed helping youth. Early in his life he served as a troop leader in the Boy Scouts, while later he was instrumental in developing Wintersmith Park for family activities through the Kiwanis Club. He especially enjoyed driving the train for all the children. James and Arlene had just celebrated their forty-fourth wedding anniversary when Arlene suddenly passed away in December 1998.On August 25, 2002, James was united to Yvonna Stephens in a private ceremony at a glass chapel in Arkansas. They were blessed to share twenty-one years together as James found a new love to share his life with and embraced being a husband, dad, granddad and great granddad to Yvonna and her family. James and Yvonna loved to travel and invested in the lives of their family while taking family trips in the U.S and abroad. They loved their family and the experiences they shared together. James and Yvonna were members of Covenant Church at Latta and worshipped there for many years.James is pre-deceased by his late wife, Arlene, his daughter, Glenna and his daughter-in-law, Cheryl. He is survived by his wife, Yvonna, his sons, Larry and Barry along with his wife, Kim, daughter Elizabeth Kerr, along with her husband Kive, and son-in-law Jim O'Dell. He is further survived by his stepdaughters, Shelli Stephens Stidham, along with her husband Gary, and Sonya Stephens Howard, along with her husband Scott. Additionally, James is survived by twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.James will always be known for his honesty and integrity, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.In remembrance of James Treas' life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to Kiwanis Club of Greater Ada, Mama T's Bread and Blessings Homeless Shelter in Ada, or Covenant Church of Ada.

ROFF [ndash] Services for Steven Crawford will be Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the new gym in Roff. The family will receive relatives and friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2024 at Criswell Funeral Home.Steven Paul Crawford was born August 23, 1949 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Lloyd Crawford and Kathleen (Goode) Crawford. Steven was the third of their seven children. He passed from this life on March 22, 2024 at the family home in Fitzhugh.Steven attended school at Haywood High School, Haywood, OK, graduating in 1967. He attended college at Oklahoma State University and East Central University. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics Education in 1973. He began his career in education at Stuart Public School in 1974. He became the elementary principal after one semester of teaching.In 1974, Steven met Paula Spurgin, who had come to Stuart to teach. They were married on May 24, 1975. On August 11, 1977, Steven and Paula became the parents of triplets: Brooke, Blake, and Brent. The Crawfords both received their Masters' Degrees a month before the triplets had their second birthday.Mr. Crawford served as high school principal at Kiefer Public School. In 1980, he was named Superintendent of Moss Public School. At that time, he was the youngest superintendent in Oklahoma. Mr. Crawford also served as superintendent of Shattuck Public School, Roff Public School, and Byng Public School. In 2008, Mr. Crawford was named as Executive Director of the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA) where he served until his retirement in 2016. Since he retired, he has served as the Co-Executive Director of Oklahoma Association Serving Impacted Schools (OASIS).Mr. Crawford was selected for the Oklahoma Foundation for Education Award for Excellence in Administration (2008), Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame (2013), OSAC Outstanding Contributions to Oklahoma Education (2013), East Central University Education Hall of Fame (2016) and received numerous additional awards at the state and national levels.Mr. Crawford is survived by his wife of 48 years, Paula of the home. Children: Stephanie Brooke Kingsley and her husband, Peter of Boulder, CO; Steven Blake Crawford and his wife Kim of Fitzhugh; and Stanley Brent Crawford and his wife, Jamie, of Roff. Eight grandchildren: Breecia Crawford Kinder, and her husband Reid of Edmond; Amy Crawford Villafranco, and her husband Cruz of Roff; Kassidy Reust of Boulder, CO; Aleah Crawford, of Byng; Allyson Crawford, of Perkins, Kaden Reust, of Honolulu; Clay Crawford, and his wife Ashlie of Roff, and Jake Crawford of Roff. Great-grandchildren: Xavier Villafranco of Roff, and Adilee Kinder (due in June, 2024). Sister Mary Shafer and her husband, Guy, of Dallas; brothers Allen Crawford of Ardmore, Jack Crawford and his wife, Kay, of McAlester, Mike Crawford and his wife, Pat, of Haywood, and Bob Crawford, and his wife, Angie of Oswalt, sister-in-law, Myrna Sam, and her husband Steve, of Ft. Worth, and brother-in-laws David Spurgin and his wife, Renee, of Velma, and Jack Berry of Ada.He was preceded in death by his parents, mother- and father-in-law, Cleo and LoRay Spurgin, sister Sharalan Crawford, and sister-in-law, Myra Berry. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Steven P. Crawford Scholarship Fund at Roff Public School.

TISHOMINGO [ndash] Memorial services for Michael Tasker Peercy, 51, of Tishomingo, are 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at First Methodist Church in Ada; Mother Tammy Wolliver will officiate. Mr. Peercy passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at his home.

ADA [ndash] Services for Kim Ray Albritton, 63, of Ada are 2:00pm on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Oak Avenue Baptist Church; Rev. Jaymeson Kennedy will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00pm on Thursday at Criswell Funeral Home in Ada, OK.Kim passed suddenly Saturday, March 16, 2024, while traveling in Texas. He was born July 2, 1960, in Ada to J.W. and Myrtle Miller Albritton. Kim graduated from Tyler Junior College with an associates in Petroleum Technology. He was an entrepreneur, and owned Rent Ada, LLC and Kim Ray Oil and Gas Company. He enjoyed flying his plane, going to the movies, playing volleyball, feeding his deer, going to the "office", traveling, but most of all being with his family.He was married to his best friend and soulmate, Donna Albritton, for almost 44 years, but they first fell in love 49 years ago. They grew a beautiful family together with endless happy memories. His grandchildren knew him as Papaw and they stole his heart. Kim was always up for new experiences; he enjoyed witnessing all that life had to offer. He made every moment count from seeing the Great Wall of China to the largest ball of twine, and riding the world's fastest train. He was a kind and humble man that was truly loved by his family and friends.Mr. Albritton is survived by his wife, Donna; daughter, Brandy Kaeshoefer and her husband, Danny; son, Michael Albritton and his wife, Tamra; his grandchildren, Lincoln and Ava Albritton and Dalton Kaeshoefer; brother, Chris Albritton and his wife Theresa; as well as a host of loving family and friends. He will be deeply missed.

ADA [ndash] Bobby Gene Stovall, 86, of Ada, passed away on Friday, March 15th, 2024 in Ada. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 1:30PM at the Calvary Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ada.

George Gale Rich, 78, of McAlester passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 in McAlester. A visitation will be held from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Bishop Chapel of Memories. Born on December 7, 1945, in Ada, Oklahoma, his parents were Hubert and Virginia (May) Rich. George worked as a plant operator in a mason jar manufacturing facility, where he exemplified dedication and a strong work ethic. He was not just a sports enthusiast but an avid golfer who took great pleasure in watching his grandchildren play various sports. Above all, George cherished the time spent surrounded by his family.George is survived by his son, Jeff Rich and Jeff's wife Stephanie; his daughter, Jennifer Rich; his grandchildren, Isaac Rich, Jimbo Martin, Hailey Martin, Kaylee Rich, Cody Morris and his fiancée Kaitlynn Epps, and Coby Lewis; as well as his great-grandchildren, Lukas Rich, and Emmy. Along with numerous other family members and a host of friends.He is preceded in death by his father Hubert Rich, his mother Virginia (May) Rich, and a grandchild, Jacob Rich.

AMARILLO [ndash] Services for Sharon Dianne Bagley, 75, of Amarillo, TX are 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Mark Rector will officiate. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, in Stonewall. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday.Mrs. Bagley passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 in Texas. She was born October 30, 1948, in Oklahoma City to fa*gen John and Edith Elizabeth Sliger Flowers. Mrs. Bagley received her Master's degree in Education and was a school teacher until her retirement.She is survived by her children, Amy Elizabeth Wright and her husband, Chris, of Jonesboro, AR, Kevin Bagley, of Paragould, AR, and Tommy Bagley, of Lepanto, AR, Karen Jernigan and her husband, Britt of Collierville, TN, and Polly Gurley and her husband, Ernie, of Etowah, AR; one sister, Sonya Rector and her husband, Mark, of Amarillo, TX; grandchildren, Mary Beth Wright, Ashley Fletcher, Britt Jernigan, Cliff Jernigan, Lori Jernigan, Kim Cullum, Nathan Bagley, Nick Bagley, and Justin Bagley; and great grandchildren, Hannah, Aislyn, Lily, Dalton, Jaci, Will, Avery, and Asher.She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Joe Bagley; her parents; and one brother, Randy Flowers.

ADA [ndash] Services for Bette Ruth Perkey Cole, 95, of Ada, are 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church; Rev. Claud Baltimore and Rev. David Gray will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.Mrs. Cole passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at her home. She was born October 15, 1928, in Elk City to Orval K. and Ruth E. Johnson Wilson. On September 8, 1945, she married J.R. Perkey, in Sayre, OK. He preceded her in death October 19, 1977. She married Vestel Cole, January 29, 1982, in Ada. Mrs. Cole was the co-owner of Perkey's Texaco. She also worked for Evergreen Mills, and Montgomery Ward. She was an AARP Tax aide for 30 years.Survivors are her husband, Vestel Cole, of the home; son, Jack W. Perkey and his wife, Dania; two daughters, Robyn Dunnagan and Penny McCain; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Perkey; brother, Bob Davis; eight grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and eight great great grandchildren.She was preceded by her parents; husband, J.R. Perkey; two sons, Jimmy Ray Perkey and Johnny Perkey; and brother, David K. Davis.

OKARCHE [ndash] Marvin Lloyd Hunt Jr. of Okarche, OK, formerly of Roff, OK, peacefully passed away March 2, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Sulphur, Oklahoma on Dec. 21, 1955, to Marvin Lloyd Hunt Sr. and Twila Mae (Smith) Hunt. He graduated from Vanoss High School in 1974. He married his loving and caring wife Sherri Ellen Hart in Ada, Oklahoma. On August 17, 1979, he worked at Evergreen Feed Mill in Ada, Oklahoma for 8-10 years. He also worked at Blue Bonnet Feed Mill in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Later he worked as a Truck Driver and warehouse Supervisor for Brenntag Southwest and lastly, he was a Truck Driver for Freymiller-OKC.He was survived by his Wife, Sherri Ellen Hunt; one son, Mitchell Lloyd Hunt of Sulphur, Oklahoma, and one daughter, Jillian Ashley Hoke of Okarche, Oklahoma. He was Papa to 2 grandsons, Jimmy Lee Hunt of Sulphur, OK, Gabe Mollohan of Okarche, Oklahoma, and 3 granddaughters, Elora Hunt of Sulphur, Oklahoma, Brianna Mollohan, and Alivia Hoke of Okarche, Oklahoma. He is survived by his Godson Anthony Lawson of Okarche, Oklahoma. He was also survived by 3 sisters, Sabra & Joe Clemmer of Owasso, Oklahoma, Carolynn & Paul Pittman of Roff, Oklahoma, Tina & Kenneth Walker of Norman, Oklahoma, and one Brother William (Bill) & Debbie Hunt of Springfield, Mo. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Proceeded in death by Grandparents and Parents. One sister, Carla Gaye Hunt and one brother, Larry Bruce Hunt. There will be a Celebration of Life for Marvin will be at Lightning Ridge Church 1893 County Rd 3460, Rolf, OK, on Saturday March 16th from 11:00am-2:00pm. Lunch will be provided.

ROFF [ndash] Services for Evonda Joyce Jackson,69, of Ada are 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2024 at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Steve Wilburn will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.Mrs. Jackson died Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at a local nursing home. She was born December 27, 1954 in Ada to Ronald Gordon and Wanda Joyce Jones Scott. She married Cliff Jackson on December 5, 1986. He preceded her in death on April 21, 2015. Mrs. Jackson was the Office Manager for Wyatt, Austin and Associates for 18 years and later was a receptionist for the Chickasaw Nation Department of Commerce until her retirement. She was a member of the Fitzhugh Baptist Church and her greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren.Survivors include her son, Justin Priest and wife Tana of Roff; daughter, Kandyce Pogue and husband Bryan of Ada; two brothers, Arnold Scott and wife Linda and Donald Scott and wife Vickie, all of Ada; two sisters, Carol Richardson and husband Darrel of Sulphur and Loretta Bush and husband Tom of Ada; four grandchildren, Conner Priest and wife Sage of Durant, Zac Byrd of Ft. Campbell, KY, Kaitlyn Davis and Kymber Davis of Ada; and other loving relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband Cliff Jackson.Bearers will be Justin Priest, Conner Priest, Zac Byrd, Bryan Pogue, Destry Richardson and Mitch Henley.

NORMAN [ndash] Memorial services for Christopher James Donaghey, 52, of Norman, are 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel; Judge Tommy Landrith will officiate.Mr. Donaghey passed away Monday, March 3, 2024 at his home. He was born October 19, 1971, in Ada to James Frank and Gloria Darlene Braden Donaghey. He is survived by his father, James Donaghey & wife Prissy, of Burnet, TX; two sons, Alan Donaghey, of Edmond, and Cameron Donaghey, of Ada; one daughter, Taylor Donaghey, of Ada; four brothers, Kyle Donaghey, of Shawnee, Zack Donaghey wife Rayna of Guthrie, Neal Morris, of Ada, and Philip Morris, Burnet, TX; two sisters, Courtney Bolm, of Burnet, TX, and Mandy Coffman, of Ada; two grandchildren, Gabriella and Sophia; paternal grandmother, Jean Storts, of Oklahoma City; three aunts, Phyllis Gray of Ada and Jayna Anderson of Edmond, Kelley Donaghey of Ada; Uncle, Bart Donaghey and wife, Teresa of Stratford and other loving relatives and friends. Mr. Donaghey was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria; paternal grandparents, Farrell and Melba Jane Donaghey; maternal grandfather, Jay Braden; uncle, Milt Donaghey; and significant other, Patti Creech.Chris graduated from Byng High School class of 1989. Chris was a Freelance Writer and a member of the Oklahoma Writers Federation Inc. Chris was a guru when it came to Heavy Metal music, he loved Metallica, and favorite Greta Van Fleet. Chris loved spending time with his family and playing darts. Oh, how he loved reading and loved going to the bookstores. He was like a kid in a candy store!

STONEWALL [ndash] Services for Marvin Paul Cross, 66, of Stonewall, are at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday. A reception will be held immediately following the funeral at the Stonewall Senior/Nutrition Center.Mr. Cross passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Ada. He was born September 7, 1957, in Santa Barbara, CA, to Marvin B. and Cora Blagg Cross.Mr. Cross enjoyed caring for his cattle, but most of all, he loved his grandchildren and helping others.He is survived by his two sons, Matthew Paul Cross and his wife, Courtney, of Stonewall, and Jackson Wade Cross, of Stonewall; one daughter, Jennifer Snider and her husband, Brandon, of Rogersville, MO; seven brothers and sisters; and eight grandchildren, Lexi Snider, Kasi Snider, Brady Snider, Ella Cross, Raelyn Cross, Rylee Cross, Carrie Cross, and Lola Cross.Mr. Cross was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Marie Cross; second wife, Kimberly Cross; and his son, Jeremy Cross.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent in memory of Paul Cross to TLC Therapeutic Riding Center, 17910 County Rd 1590, Ada, OK 74820.Venmo: @TLC_AdaOk-09

LEXINGTON [ndash] Memorial services for Jeremy Landon Eck, 47, of Lexington, are at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Grace Christian Fellowship Church.Jeremy passed away Monday, March 4, 2024, in Oklahoma City. He was born June 3, 1976, in Ardmore, to Alan and Martha Bedford Eck. Jeremy was married to Stacy Ann Snyder. He was the owner/operator of an industrial coating company. Jeremy loved fishing and being outdoors. He dearly loved his family and his humor was infectious to everyone around him. Jeremy was a generous person who lived life loud and was strong in his belief. He was proud of his Chickasaw Heritage. Jeremy will be greatly missed.Survivors include his wife, Stacy, of the home; three sons, Kayden Eck, of Lexington, Kellin Eck, of Lexington, and Davin Eck, of Oklahoma City; three daughters, Stella Eck, of Lexington, Navy Eck, of Lexington, and Landon Eck, of Oklahoma City; two brothers, John Eck and his wife, Melissa, of Ada, and Stephen Eck and his wife, Megan, of Edmond; nieces, Summer Eck, Rebekah Eck, Macey Eck, and Meredith Eck; nephews, Elijah Eck and Ethan Eck; and many friends.He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Eck.

STONEWALL [ndash] Services for Rae Nell Langley Simpson 65, Stonewall are at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 9, 2024 at First Baptist Church; Reverend Marlin Fenn and Pastor Christy Clark will officiate. Burial will follow at Swan Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday at Criswell Funeral Home. Mrs. Simpson passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Oklahoma City. She was born October 8, 1958 in Ada, OK to Bob and Barbara Minor Langley. She graduated high school in Stonewall, OK and received her bachelor's degree in accounting from East Central University. She worked for Conoco-Phillips, where she met the love of her life, Danny Mark Simpson. They were married on January 24, 1981 and together they lived and traveled all over the world, experiencing new cultures, and building friends and connections wherever they went. On November 11, 1984 their daughter, Abigail (Abby), was born, beginning their greatest adventure. Rae Nell supported her family as a loving wife and mother and returned to Stonewall in 2019 to continue her family's legacy of farming. She loved animals and deeply connected with her cows, cats, Mimi and Max, and dogs, Sadie, Scout, Ranger, and Lilly. Rae Nell and Danny loved the Lord and served Him faithfully wherever they lived. Rae Nell served as a leader in Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) for more than ten years. Her prayer as a group leader was for the women she shepherded to love the Lord more today than yesterday, knowing this was the work of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister GaeVon Jelosek, and in-laws Darrell and Faye Young Simpson. She is survived by her daughter, Abby and partner, Lindsey Holman, of Austin; sister, LaVonda Jones, of Ada; sister-in-law, Tera Shuart and husband, Scott, of Edmond; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Pallbearers are Cody Lee, Bill Spain, Scott Shuart, Hal Sliger, Chad King, and Cody Moore. Honorary pallbearers are Gene Overturf, Jay Thompson, Josh Thompson, Jacob Shuart, Dale Zachary, and Bill Saint. The family says those who wish may make memorials to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Red Collar Rescue, Deaconess Pregnancy and Adoption (DPA), or the Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children.