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Funeral services for David Bryan Duke will be held Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Skyview Baptist Church of Okemah. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery. David Bryan Duke was born November 30, 1950 in Prague, Oklahoma to Bryan Eugene Duke and Oleta Maxine (Davis) Moore. He passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at his home in Okemah at the age of 73.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah, Oklahoma and officiated by Pastor David Hamilton.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
A complete obituary will be provided when available.
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Viewing
SEP 2. 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM (CT)
Parks Brothers Funeral Home
301 N 3rd Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1221
info@parksbrothersfuneralhome.com
Service
SEP 3. 10:00 AM (CT)
Skyview Baptist Church
714 E. Atlanta
Okemah, OK
He was a veteran serving with the United States Navy. He was a member of the Dewar United Pentecostal Church and worked in public relations for the Gold Wing Riders.
He is survived by his wife Donna Baucom; Three children, Tana Baucom & husband George; Jon Baucom & wife Cynthia; and Frank Baucom; Twelve grandchildren, Misty, Eric, Jon Russell, Briana, Amber, Preston, Stefan, Brenton, Brittany, Alexia, Tristan and Zoey; Seven great grandchildren; Also by a host of friends and other relatives.
At Larry’s request, there will be no viewing at the funeral home or the funeral service.
Pallbearers will be, Zander Austin, Montana Daniel, Dan Piatt, John Rivera, Steve Watson, and Kenneth Cantrell.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 at Dewar United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Matthew Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Westlawn Cemetery under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.
Jesse L Watson Jr a resident of Henryetta passed this life on August 28, 2024 at the age of 69. Born February 10, 1955 in Fontana, CA to Jesse and Ruby (Howell) Watson. Jesse is a former Henryetta Police reserve officer and later became a patrolman and served the community for many years. He also owned and operated Watson Machine Shop in Henryetta.
Survived by his wife Melodie of the home
Children: Lisa Watson, Reta Baughman and Daniel Watson
Grandchildren: Briana Watson, Chloe Baughman, Allyssa Baughman and Kamryn Baughman.
2 Brothers: Clifford Watson and Ken Adair
Special Friends: Mike and Kathy Bolding and Kate Davis.
The family and Jesse have requested no services. Cremation services are provided by the Rogers Funeral Home.
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Obituary for Raymond Clay Wesley
Funeral services for Raymond Clay Wesley will be held Friday, August 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Cromwell Church of Christ. Interment will follow at the Sand Creek Cemetery.
Raymond Clay Wesley was born November 7, 1929 in Beggs, Oklahoma to Walter Clay Wesley and Zelma (Conner) Wesley. He passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 at his home near Okemah at the age of 94.
Mr. Wesley was a lifelong resident of the Okemah area and a 1948 graduate of Excelsior School. He and Anna Ruth Wesley were married June 24, 1956 in the Cromwell Church of Christ. Mr. Wesley worked as a welder / sand plant manager and longtime member of the Church of Christ. He loved to weld, do woodworking, fishing and shooting guns. When he was younger, he was a gifted pitcher having played some collegiate baseball. He will be dearly missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Malcom; two sisters, Wanda McGee and Leona Simmons and one great grandchild.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Anna Ruth Wesley of the home; three sons, Marvin and Christina Wesley of Edmond, Edward and Cindy Wesley of Okemah and Danny and Josie Wesley of Okemah; one daughter, Annette and David Shaeffer of Sand Springs; one brother, Nelson and Dorothy Wesley of Bartlesville; 9 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah, Oklahoma.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
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Service
AUG 30. 10:00 AM (CT)
Cromwell Church of Christ
4th & Mekusukeyamp
Cromwell, OK 74837
A celebration life service for Nicholas Alexander Collins will be held Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. A full obituary and other service information will be provided when available.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home.
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Celebration of Life
SEP 5. 2:00 PM (CT)
Parks Brothers Funeral Home
301 N 3rd Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1221
A skilled auto mechanic by profession, Steven was known for his strong work ethic and his passion for problem-solving. In his personal life, he enjoyed fishing, playing darts, and participating in poker games during his younger years. An avid sports enthusiast, he was particularly devoted to supporting the OU Sooners.
He married Margaret (Harjo) on March 3, 1979.
Steven is preceded in death by his parents, Quin S. and Frances Corbin, and his grandson, Calvin Edward Corbin.
He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Corbin of Midwest City; his three sons, Zachary Corbin and wife Chrissy of Coppell, TX, Forrest Corbin and wife Christine of Choctaw, OK, and Stuart Corbin and wife Batista of Yukon, OK; his grandchildren, Aiden, Lane, and Reeve Corbin; his great-granddaughter, Madilynn Corbin; and his two sisters, Dawn Smith and husband Bruce of Yukon, OK, and Bridgett Moore and husband Ardie of McLoud, OK. He will also be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
A viewing will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Integrity Funeral Service. Graveside services will be conducted on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Berryhill Family Cemetery, located at 25985 Turkey Pen Hollow Road, Henryetta, Oklahoma, with Pastor Bruce Smith officiating. The services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service.
Mrs. Stotts was a lifelong resident of the Okemah area.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Charles Ray Stotts of Okemah; one son, Kenneth Stotts of Broken Arrow; one daughter, Michelle and Wayne Williams of Jones, Oklahoma; one sister, Becky and Randy Watts of Welty; five grandchildren and one step-grandchild.
All arrangements were handled by Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah, Oklahoma.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
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Mary Francis Downs-Casillas, 80 years of age, passed away on Saturday August 24th, 2024 at her home in Okmulgee. Mary was born on February 20, 1944 in Bristow, OK to William Thomas Tyler and Sarah Elizabeth (Thornton) Tyler. She was the fifth of ten children. She graduated from Beggs High School in 1962. She married Bob Downs in 1963, they went on to have four children. Bobby, Mark, Casi and Rayna. Bob and Mary were respected restaurant/business owners in the Beggs community. Mary also worked in the community as a school cook. After the unfortunate passing of Bob in 1990 Mary devoted her time to her four children, home, church and the Lord.
Mary met her second husband Dennis Casillas and the two were married August 8, 1992. Mary went on to be elected as the Beggs City Clerk but later found her passion serving the community children as a “Lunch Lady”.
Mary devoutly served the Lord and donated her time to the Church of God of Prophecy, her church of fifty plus years. She boldly shared the gospel and Jesus’ love with everyone she met. Mary held the position of Sunday School teacher for over forty years. In addition to her great love for the Lord she also loved her family. She shared this love by hosting large family get-togethers, cooking large belly-filling meals, and she was always up to help with a birthday party or celebration. She enjoyed cooking, shopping, reading, gardening, junking, antiquing, camping, and anything to be with her family.
Mary leaves to cherish her loving memory her husband Dennis, four children, five step-children, 29 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Beggs.
A funeral service will be held 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the Church of God of Prophecy in Beggs. Interment will follow at the Beggs Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Beggs. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Mary‘s Tribute Page of our website. www.mcclendon-winters.com
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Cemetery Details
Beggs Cemetery
West Hwy 16
Beggs, OK
Funeral services for Eldon Leon Fuller will be held Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Temple Baptist Church of Shawnee, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at 2:00 PM at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah, Oklahoma.
Eldon Leon Fuller was born July 4, 1943 in Mason, Oklahoma to Isaac “Ike” Fuller and Etter Elmina (Green) Fuller. He passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 at his home in Seminole, Oklahoma at the age of 81.
Leon grew up in Okemah, Oklahoma, was the youngest of 11 and was a 1961 graduate of Okemah High School. He worked many years as a heavy equipment operator and as an airline mechanic and photography instructor. Leon was an avid hunter and went on many trips north deer hunting. He also proudly served his country with the United States Army. Leon taught Sunday school for many years with the Temple Baptist Church of Shawnee and even received his certification to perform the wedding ceremony for his grandson Alex and Haley’s wedding. On July 4, 1996, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, he and Carol Ann Fuller were married. Leon loved his family dearly and always said “God and family come first”.
He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers and six sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Carol of the home; three sons, Lonnie Fuller and wife Cynde of Oologah, Oklahoma, Randy Lauderdale and wife Paula of Shawnee and Jeff Lauderdale of Seminole; two daughters, Connie Wood and husband Michael of Okemah and Kelly Hilbern and husband Tim of Guthrie; one brother, Wendell Fuller of Cromwell, Oklahoma; 16 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other family that will miss him dearly.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Tim Hilbern, David Fuller, Gene Fuller, Rocky Spears, Alex Hall and Jonathan Radebaugh.
Honorary bearers include Mickey Hall, Doug Glenn, Noah Crowder, Michael Wood and Mark Stevenson.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah, Oklahoma and officiated by Rev. Mike Craig and assisted by Bro. Randy Moore, Pastor Duane Costello, Bro. Glenn Peck and Alex Hall.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
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Service
AUG 29. 10:00 AM (CT)
Temple Baptist Church
1234 E Highland St
Shawnee, OK 74801-7241
(405) 275-0937
JC Dixon was born on August 13, 1930, in Liberty Morris, Oklahoma, to William Wilton and Clara Leslie (Bandy) Dixon. He was a man of deep character, strong faith, and unwavering love for his family and country. JC was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings Pauline Miller (husband Willard), Nadine Hill (husband Doyle), Ruby Ledford (husband Obie), Doyle Dixon, Junior Dixon (wife Mona), June Delaughder (husband Phil), brother-in-law Harold Edwards, Kay Whomble (husband Jack), and brother James Dixon.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 73 years, Mary Ella (Blair) Dixon, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and companionship. JC also leaves behind his cherished sister Edna Edwards of McAlester, and sisters-in-laws Glenda and Lily May. His legacy continues through his sons, David (wife Janet) of Okmulgee, and Mark (wife Marion) of Okemah. He was a proud grandfather to Andy (wife Beth) Dixon of Okmulgee, Sara (husband Kevin) Gibson of Morris, and Madison Dixon of Okemah. JC found immense joy in his great-grandchildren: Gage Dixon, Jace Dixon, Abigail Gibson, and Anna Gibson. A special place in the family’s heart is held by Betty Schmidt, a dear family friend. The family deeply appreciates the love and care shown by Max and Nancy King as well as Glenda Dixon. The family also extends their heartfelt thanks to Mays Home Health, particularly Aubrey and her dedicated team, for their compassionate care.
JC served his country with honor in the United States Air Force for four years, with assignments in Minot, ND, Germany, and Tucson, AZ. He was a true patriot who loved his country deeply.
JC and Mary celebrated 73 years of marriage, a union that began on August 23, 1951, at the Methodist church in Beggs. Their love story was one of enduring commitment and mutual support, built on a foundation of shared faith and values.
Drawing on his experience with cattle both during his upbringing and his time in the Air Force, JC was initially approached by Wilson Packing to work as an order buyer. However, he chose to pursue a career in home construction during the post-war housing boom. His love for agriculture eventually led him and Mary to establish a cattle business, which later expanded into a thriving family farm. JC took great pride in the family business, which now spans three generations.
JC’s relationship with the Lord was central to his life. He often reflected on how God’s guidance and care had seen him through various health challenges over the years. JC knew he was a blessed man and lived his life with gratitude and humility.
JC’s life was a testament to hard work, love, and faith. He leaves behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew him.
Friends may visit the funeral home on Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
There will be a time of viewing prior to the service, beginning at 12:30 P.M. on Saturday at the church.
A celebration of a life well lived will be held on Saturday August 31st at 2:00 P.M. at Trinity Baptist Church, Morris, Oklahoma.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on JC‘s Tribute Page of our website. www.mcclendon-winters.com
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Viewing
AUG 29. 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (CT)
McClendon-Winters Funeral Home – Okmulgee
303 E. 7th Street
Okmulgee, OK 74447
(918) 756-1677
https://www.mcclendon-winters.com
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Funeral Service
AUG 31. 2:00 PM (CT)
Trinity Baptist Church
Morris, OK
She graduated from Graham High School in 1974 and attended college at the University of Oklahoma. She met and married the love of her life, Kenneth Kelsey, in January of 1980. They would be blessed with their first child Paula later that year with Eric following in 1984, Harrison in 1993 and their youngest, Katherine in 1997.
Judy was a proud Muscogee woman who loved serving in her community, especially in her tribal town of Thlopthlocco as well as her church of Hvce Cvpa. She loved her sports and especially enjoyed watching her Giants, Rangers and Thunder teams. She enjoyed completing puzzles with her family, cooking, and especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren who affectionately called her MawMaw.
Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Christine and John Riley, daughter, Paula Pangle and grandparents, Ida Watson, Smith Riley, Timmie Birdcreek and Hettie West.
She leaves to cherish her memory to her husband, Kenneth Kelsey of Henryetta, children Eric Kelsey of Dewar, Harrison Kelsey and Katherine Kelsey of Henryetta, sister Trillia Riley and brother Jonathan Riley of Weleetka, grandchildren Damyen Pangle and Lucian Pangle of Henryetta and Tucker Kelsey of Dewar and a host of nieces, nephews and relatives.
Officiating: Rev. Wallace Gambler
Those serving as Pallbearers: Derrick Riley, Seth Gambler, Tucker Kelsey, Carson Britt, Barrell Lewis and Damyen Pangle
Visitation is scheduled for 3:00PM to 5:00PM Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 at Integrity Funeral Service, 410 E. Trudgeon St., Henryetta, Oklahoma.
Funeral Service is scheduled for 2:00PM Wednesday, August 28th, 2024 at Integrity Chapel, 410 E. Trudgeon SAt., Henryetta, Oklahoma.
Interment to follow at Riley Family Cemetery
Funeral services for Charlotte Marie Ousley will be held Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel of Okemah. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery of Okemah. Charlotte Marie Ousley was born January 23, 1952 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Frank and Viola (Brown) Shields. She passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at her home in Okemah at the age of 72.
Charlotte was a longtime resident of Okemah and a 1970 graduate of Okemah High School. She and Edwin Joe “Sonny” Ousley were married August 7, 1981. Charlotte enjoyed baking and was a great cook. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family who will miss her dearly.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Edwin Joe “Sonny” Ousley of Okemah; two sons, Brandon and Cody Ousley of Okemah; one brother, Gene and Kathy Shields of Okemah; one sister, Kay Hutcherson and husband Don of Okemah and one grandson, Tatum Ousley.
Serving as active pallbearers will be Jason Bleeker, Timmy Shields, Billy Shields, Chance Shields, Brince Rodriguez and Holden Rodriguez.
Honorary pallbearer will be Langston Cole.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah, Oklahoma.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
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Highland Cemetery
Okemah, OK
Funeral services for Virginia Alice Henry will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Okemah Church of Christ. Interment will follow at the Welty Cemetery. Virginia Alice Henry was born February 12, 1938 in Mountain Valley, Arkansas to Frederic George Lemon and Edith Florence (Morris) Lemon. She passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 86.
Virginia was a longtime resident of Okfuskee County. On October 11, 1960, in Little Rock, Arkansas, she married Zeek Henry; he later preceded her in death on May 10, 2024. Virginia enjoyed writing and taking care of her animals.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; one brother, Gary Lemon and one sister, Rosemary Corley.
She is survived by her son, Mark Henry and wife Tabitha of Mason, Oklahoma and one granddaughter, Allison Zoey Henry.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah, Oklahoma and officiated by Bro. Bryan Tucker.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
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Viewing
AUG 26. 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (CT)
Parks Brothers Funeral Home
301 N 3rd Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1221
Roberta Jo Haney, Okmulgee resident, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Tulsa, OK at sixty-one years of age. She was born on Sunday, September 30th, 1962, to Robert Lee Haney and Jo Kay (Underwood) Berryman. Though Roberta was a homebody, she never missed an opportunity to spend time with her grandchildren. Whom she loved more than anything.
Roberta is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Jo Kay, brother, Kelly Lee Haney, and a niece, Dacia Skye.
She is survived by her longtime significant other of 25 years, Anthony Roberts, daughters, Kodi Ledger and husband Jeffery, and Kelli Patterson and husband Raymond, grandchildren, Kace Ledger, Teagen Ledger, Zaryn “Phoenix” Ledger, Dyzen “Zen” Ledger, Aamani Ledger, Haiden Brooke Walling, Jacob Summers, and Bo Summers, great grandchild, Blakely Burton, brother, Steven Brian Haney, sisters, Shelly Lynn Hall (Haney), Andrea Lynn Henderson (Berryman),and Cydney Michelle Wood (Berryman), along with a host of other family members and friends.
A wake service is scheduled for 7:00 PM, Monday, August 26, 2024, at Seminole Hitchitee United Methodist Church, 11454 NS 3610 Rd Seminole, OK 74868. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, with Pastor Rick Deer officiating. Interment will follow at the Underwood Family Cemetery, 36121 E. Hwy 99A Seminole, OK 74868. Casketbearers will be Anthony Roberts, Jeffery Ledger, Raymond Patterson, Steve Haney, Scotty Berryman, and Kace Ledger.
Arrangements have been entrusted to McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Roberta’s Tribute Page of our website. www.mcclendon-winters.com
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Wake Service
AUG 26. 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (CT)
Seminole-Hitchitee Methodist Church
Seminole, OK
Graveside services for Edgar Eugene “Gene” Bond will be held Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah, Oklahoma. Edgar Eugene Bond, 101, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on June 2, 1923 in Coalton, Oklahoma to Cecil Edgar Bond and Flora Evelyn (Brown) Bond.
After graduating from Okemah High School he married his high school sweetheart, Irene Montgomery on August 15, 1942 in Compton, California where he worked for Consolidated Shipyard constructing troop transports for England during WWII. On September 7, 1945 their son Ronald Eugene was born. On December 19, 1952 they lost their baby daughter, Betty Ferrell Bond. In 1954, Gene began employment with Mid-Continent Pipeline Company and later advanced to the Sun Ray DX Product Terminal operations in 1964. In 1969 he was placed on loan during the construction of Explorer Pipeline Company where he finished his career and retired in 1988. After retiring, Gene joyfully spent numerous hours in his woodworking shop, playing golf and researching family genealogy.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Flora Bond; his two brothers, Cloyse Hulbert and Joseph Dean Bond; his son, Ron; his daughter, Betty and granddaughter, Angela Marie Alexander.
He is survived by his wife of 82 years, Irene; his granddaughter, April and her husband Tony Stacy and his great-grandchildren, Riley and Brady Harrison, Mitchell and Landon Longacre and Blake and Blair Stacy.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah, Oklahoma and officiated by Rev. David Shahan.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
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Cemetery Details
Highland Cemetery
Okemah, OK
Patricia “Ann” Hawkins went to be with Jesus on August 17, 2024. She was born to Howard V. “Bob” and Helen Pauline (Berry) Cox on January 27, 1943 in Okemah, Oklahoma. Ann graduated from Butner High School in 1962. She graduated from East Central University in the spring of 1966. Ann married Jimmy Richard Hawkins on December 17, 1965 in Okemah, Oklahoma. They had two daughters, Anita Pauline Debord and Katie Renae Holdaway. Jimmy and Ann made their home in the Wilson community. She was well known at the Wilson School for her large Christmas candy platters, cakes, and icy punch. She worked at Oklahoma State Tech in Okmulgee before deciding to stay at home to raise her daughters. After Anita and Katie started school, she began working as the secretary at Hawkins Brother’s Auto Repair. After “the shop” closed in 2002, Ann worked as a secretary for LRS Companies. She spent a lot of time sewing, cooking, and decorating cakes. She developed and directed the children’s puppet ministry in her church. She served as the Sunday School secretary, cooked for Falls Creek, taught VBS, and was an all around “do whatever needed to be done” at Schulter Baptist Church for many years. Ann was extra special and served as a second mom to her siblings, nieces, and nephews. She enjoyed spending time with her sisters shopping, celebrating holidays, and traveling. She was completely devoted to her grandkids playing Play-doh, watching the “Polar Express” every Christmas, sitting on the porch swing watching them play, and making trips to Sonic. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers, Robert “Bobby” Cox and Gary Wayne Cox, brother-in-laws Jimmy Webb, David Beets, Hurbin Hawkins, Carel Hawkins, and Greg Eairheart, sister-in-laws, Lou Hawkins, Charlene (Hawkins) Eairheart, and Patsy Hawkins, step-daughter Frances Garrison and husband Daniel.
Ann is survived by her daughters, Anita Debord of Beggs, Katie Holdaway and husband Anthony of Beggs, step-daughter Saundra Tone and husband Jim of Sun City, Arizona, step-son Jerry Conklin and wife Kathy of Astoria, Oregon. Grandchildren Jeffrey Tone, Erin Will, Joseph Tone, Jeremy Conklin, Matthew Micheau, Stephanie Conklin, Stasha Conklin, Paul DeBord, Kaleb Holdaway, Joshua DeBord, Alexia Holdaway, Chloe Janik, Gabby Conklin, Lily Conklin, and Hunter Conklin. Sisters Kay Webb of Okemah, OK, Sue Beets of Okemah, OK, Joanie Leonard and husband Wesley of Eagletown, OK, and Cecelia Taylor and husband Tommy of Okemah, OK, sister-in-laws June Cox of Midwest City, Shirley Robertson of Henryetta, and Sally McElyea and husband Jim of Tulsa, brother-in-law Larry Hawkins of Henryetta, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements with Roger’s Funeral Home in Henryetta. Visitation is Tuesday August 20 from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m. Services will be Wednesday, August 21 at 2:00 p.m. at Preston Baptist Church. Internment following at Salt Creek Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Paul DeBoard, Kaleb Holdaway, Joshua DeBoard, Anthony Holdaway, Alexia Holdaway and Glenn Cox
Honorary Pallbearers: Patrick Cox, James Webb, Timothy Beets and Dustin Leonard
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Cemetery Details
Salt Creek Cemetery
Henryetta, OK 74437
Bradley Muril Fry
September 18, 1964 — August 19, 2024
Brad was a member of the Dewar First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his parents, Bobby and Norene Fry of Henryetta;
Two brothers, Scott Fry and wife LeeAnne of Broken Arrow;
Chris Fry and Jennifer Cash of Muskogee;
His nieces and nephew, Savannah Fry, Avery Fry, Corbin Fry, Madison Fry and Jake Fry;
Also by a host of friends and other relatives.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 7th, 2024 at Integrity Chapel with Ryan Wells, officiating. Services are under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.
Suda Mae (Barron) Smith a resident of Henryetta passed this life on August 16, 2024 in Okmulgee, OK at the age of 82. Born July7, 1942 in Henryetta OK to Frank and Pauline (Atkinson) Barron. She worked as the credit manager for Little Giant Jack Pump Co in Oklahoma City. She is a member of the Nazarene Church and the “Red hatters” Club. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Ernest Smith and other family members.
Survived by her Niece: Laura Barron and 2 Nephews; Donald and Mike Barron
Many great and great great nieces and nephews.
Aunt: Dorothy Robinette
Step Children: Mike, Mark and Kevin Smith
Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, August 20th at the Rogers Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the Westlawn Cemetery under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home.
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Cemetery Details
Westlawn Cemetery
2800 West Main
Henryetta, OK 74437
Obituary for James Grim.
James Monroe Grim a resident of Henryetta passed this life on August 13, 2024 in Claremore, Ok at the age of 96. Born November 11, 1927 in Jasper TX to John and Virgie (Sanford) Grim. He married Dasie Tweedy on August 7, 1948. James owned and operated the Regal Floor Co and after retirement he did maintenance for Montgomery Ward. He is a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church, the Elks Lodge and raised cattle on his ranch south of Henryetta. James also is a veteran of WW II serving in the Merchant Marines and then the US Army.He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Dasie, Grandchildren, Skeeter Walter C.P. Krunich, Michael James Krunich and Great Grandson Walter C.P. Krunich Jr. Brothers, Cleon and Otis. Sisters, Verlene and Louise
Survived by his Children: Lewis Monroe Grim of Henryetta, Marvin Randall Grim of Carmen, Oklahoma and Darlene Rene’ Grim Pierce Sandefur of Dewar.
Grandchildren: Sabrina Leann Pierce Martinez, Jeffery Grim and Bobbie Grim.
Great Grandchildren: Ashley Scott and Jasmine Krunich, Jason Grim and Maranda Grim,Trinity Marie Pierce Montgomery and Trista Lyn Martinez.
Great Great Grandchildren: Zachery Perkins , Izzy Krunich and Elaine Willow Montgomery
Sister: Lilly Faye Carter of Magnolia, TX
Funeral service will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the Rogers Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the Westlawn Cemetery with the US Army conducting Military Honors. Services are under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home.
Obituary for Nancy K. Willmann
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Funeral Service
AUG 15. 10:00 AM (CT)
McClendon-Winters Funeral Home Chapel
303 E. 7th Street
Okmulgee, OK
Noel Luevano Lozano was born December 30, 1967 in La Paz Ojuelos, Jalisco, Mexico to Rogelio Luevano Duvon and Maria Guadalupe Lozano Lopez. He passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 56.
Noel is survived by his mother, Maria Guadalupe Lozano Lopez; three sons, Noel Luevano, Luis Alejandro Luevano and Angel Eduardo Luevano; one daughter, Blanca Jazmin Luevano; two brothers, Albertico Luevano and Rogelio Luevano and one sister, Olga Luevano.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah, Oklahoma.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
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Obituary for Ray Holden
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Cemetery Details
Beggs Cemetery
West Hwy 16
Beggs, OK
Richard Leon Smith
August 30, 1950 – August 10, 2024
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Funeral services for JoAnn Jones will be held Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel of Wetumka, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at the Wetumka Cemetery. JoAnn Jones was born July 20, 1945 in Ragtown, Oklahoma near Wetumka to Woodrow and Willene (Hill) Stapp. She passed away Friday, August 9, 2024 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 79.
JoAnn grew up and attended Wetumka Schools. She was a longtime resident of the Wetumka area before moving to Henryetta in 1989. JoAnn married Kenneth W. Jones in July of 1992 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She retired after more than 30 years of employment with Walmart and enjoyed going to the lake, four wheeling and especially watching The Price is Right and Family Feud.
JoAnn is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Jimmy Stapp.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth W. Jones of Dewar; three daughters, Suzanne Darmas and husband Charles, Shelly Flanagan and husband Gary of Tecumseh and Sherri Butler of Henryetta; one brother, Richard Stapp and wife Sandy of Shawnee; 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Wetumka, Oklahoma.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
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AUG 13. 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (CT)
Parks Brothers Funeral Home
403 South Main Street
Wetumka, OK 74883
(405) 452-4007
http://www.parksbrothersfuneralhome.com
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AUG 14. 10:00 AM (CT)
Parks Brothers Funeral Home
403 South Main Street
Wetumka, OK 74883
(405) 452-4007
Edna Reid Sangster, 96, went to Glory on August 7, 2024 in Lawton, Oklahoma. A funeral service will be held at the Earlsboro Free Will Baptist Church in Earlsboro, OK on Monday, August 12, 2024 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Raymond Coats officiating. Burial will follow in the Likowski Cemetery in Pharoah, OK.
Edna was born May 4, 1928 in Mayflower, Arkansas to Matthew and Maudie Wofford and was raised in Jerusalem, Arkansas. On October 16, 1948 she married Havner Reid and they moved to Pharoah, Oklahoma. In 1950, she and her family relocated to Weleetka, Oklahoma where she and her husband raised three sons, JR, Johnny, and David. She served with her husband as he pastored Free Will Baptist Churches in Oklahoma.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Havner; sons Havner Jr. and David Reid; daughter-in-law Anita Reid; father and mother-in-law Homer and Emma Reid; sisters Doviejo, Lena May, and Lenar; nieces, Sue, Sandra, and Ann; a nephew, Richard; brothers-in-law Cecil, Henry, Olen, Freman, Orville, Charles, Lee, Austin, Dooger, RB, and Tarleton; sisters-in-law Dortha, Ruth, Emagene, Jessie, Bessie, Sue, and Opal; a great granddaughter, Ariel Nason; and her second husband Houston Sangster.
Survivors include her son, John Reid and wife Irene of Lawton; 14 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 14 great great grandchildren; a brother-in-law Fred Reid and wife Wilma; sisters-in-law Margie Ennis and Ida; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Services are under the direction of Williamson-Spradlin Funeral Home of Wetumka.
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AUG 13. 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM (CT)
McClendon-Winters Funeral Home – Beggs
205 West Main
PO Box 750 (for mail)
Beggs, OK 74421
(918) 267-4444
Funeral service for Johnny Dale Croney will be held Monday, August, August 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah.
Johnny Dale Croney was born January 26, 1961 Okemah, Oklahoma to Buford Dale Croney and Carolyn Sue (Rose) Elmore . He passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 in Sperry, Oklahoma at the age of 63.
Johnny was a longtime resident of Okemah, Oklahoma and worked many years as an arborist. Johnny was hardworking and truly selfless. He loved helping others and was a man of God. He enjoyed singing and playing gospel music, reading his bible and was a diehard OU Fan! Johnny was always making jokes and had a great sense of humor. He especially loved his kids and grandkids and was so proud of all of them. Johnny was one of a kind and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Merle Dale Croney and Quinton Dale Croney.
Survivors include one son, Johnny Croney, II of Oklahoma City; four daughters, Ashley Giddens and husband Kenny of Bixby, Amber Croney of Sand Springs, Alecia Croney of Tulsa and Andrea Jacobs of Sand Springs; four sisters, Marian Klutts and husband Clay of Okemah, Sherry Pringle and husband Ross of Shawnee, Lisa Grooms and husband Timothy of Okemah and Julie Butler and husband Richard of Okemah and 12 grandchildren.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah, Oklahoma and officiated by Bro. Bryan Tucker.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
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AUG 11. 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (CT)
Parks Brothers Funeral Home
301 N 3rd Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1221
Danny Ray Cain
February 3, 1946 — August 7, 2024
Services are pending for Danny Ray Cain, 78 of Moore, Oklahoma with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in Norman, Oklahoma.
Mary Cantrell a resident of Henryetta passed this life on August 6, 2024 in Okmulgee, Ok at the age of 81. Born February 16, 1943 in Claremore,Ok to Jewell and Goldie (Fisher) Thornton. Mary worked several years for the Henryetta Hospital.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Billy Gene.
Survived by her sons: Ronnie Cantrell of Henryetta; Billy Cantrell of Tulsa; Tommy Cantrell of Henryetta; and Timothy Cantrell of Henryetta.
Daughter: Betsy Cantrell of Henryetta
9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren
Brother: Charles Thornton and a sister Diane Thornton.
Funeral service will be 10:00 am, Friday, August 9, 2024 at the Rogers Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the New Senora Cemetery under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home
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AUG 8. 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (CT)
Rogers Funeral Home
1302 West Main Street
Henryetta, OK 74437
(918) 650-9090
Funeral service for Vickie Lynn Pittman will be held Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Paden, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at the Oakdale Cemetery of Paden.
Vickie Lynn Pittman was born June 14, 1957 in Fort Worth, Texas to James Robert Tawater and Naomi (Stevens) Tawater. She passed away Monday, August 5, 2024 at her home in Paden, Oklahoma at the age of 67.
Vickie is preceded in death by her parents; two siblings, Randy Tawater and Vernette Tarwater and brothers in law, Tom Pittman and Mike Blair.
Survivors include her husband, Rev. Terry Pittman of the home; two daughters, Kristee Ravan and husband Jason of Paden, Oklahoma and Kellee Tomlinson and husband Doug of Yukon, Oklahoma; one sister, Valeri Blair of Fort Worth and seven grandchildren, Deanna Ravan, Kees Tomlinson, Kora Tomlinson, Cadee Ravan, Aiden Ravan, Kana Tomlinson and Kyla Tomlinson.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah, Oklahoma and officiated by Bro. Jason Ravan.
A complete obituary will be provided when available.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
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AUG 9. 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (CT)
Paden First Baptist Church
Paden, OK
JoAnn Williams – September 28, 1938 — August 2, 2024
Service Details
Services For : JoAnn Williams
Visiting Hours: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Visitation Date: Tuesday, August 6th, 2024
Place Of Service: Integrity Chapel
Time & Date of Service : 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 7th, 2024
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Iola Fern (Rummerfield) Ziegler was born February 11, 1931 in Kirksville, Missouri to Isaac V. Rummerfield and Lenna F. Rummerfield (West). Iola passed from this life on August 5, 2024 at her home in Weleetka, Oklahoma.
Iola worked for many years as a seamstress at a shoe factory in Owensville, Missouri. She enjoyed sewing, reading (mainly old westerns and her Bible). Iola was a member of the Salem Full Gospel Church in Salem, Missouri.
Iola married her best friend and husband of over 60 years, Melvin Zeigler on May 6, 1950. She and Melvin did everything together.
Iola is preceded in death by her parents, Isaac V. Rummerfield and Lenna F. Rummerfield; her husband, Melvin Zeigler; brother, David Rummerfield; and sisters, Iona Hull, Lisa Griva, Marie Dunham, Laura Gwen, and Carol Pierce.
She is survived by her sister, Edie Delacy; brother, Isaac C. Rummerfield; as well as by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
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Graveside services for Thomas A. Byrd will be held Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Harjo Family Cemetery of Okemah. Wake / Prayer services will be Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Thomas A. Byrd was born June 23, 1949 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Homer and Julia (Harjo) Byrd. He passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 in Okemah at the age of 75.
Thomas is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Timothy Byrd and three sisters, Nancy, Linda and Belinda.
Survivors include two sisters, Melinda Byrd of Okmulgee and Jeanne Byrd of Talala, Oklahoma; one brother, Jimmy Byrd of Talala; two grandchildren, Samantha and Christopher and several nieces and nephews and extended family.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah, Oklahoma and officiated by Rev. Jack Sunagoowie.
Online condolences may be made at www.ParksBrothersFuneralHome.com.
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AUG 8. 10:00 AM (CT)
Harjo Family Cemetery
Okemah, OK 74859
Obituary for James Harold Slape
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AUG 7. 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (CT)
McClendon-Winters Funeral Home – Okmulgee
303 E. 7th Street
Okmulgee, OK 74447
(918) 756-1677
Funeral services for Brenda Yvonne Smith will be held Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Wetumka. Interment will follow at the Wetumka Cemetery.
Brenda Yvonne Smith was born November 17, 1952 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Robert and Ruth (Smith) Wendell. She passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 71.
Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Wetumka, Oklahoma.
A completed obituary will be provided when available.
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AUG 5. 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (CT)
Parks Brothers Funeral Home
403 South Main Street
Wetumka, OK 74883
(405) 452-4007
http://www.parksbrothersfuneralhome.com
Clifford Charles Sealy Jr. was born December 9, 1953. He passed from this life on July 29, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
A full obituary to follow.
Visitation for Clifford Sealy Jr. will be held in the Spradlin Memory Chapel at Williamson-Spradlin Funeral Home of Wetumka on Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
Funeral Services for Clifford Sealy Jr. will be held at High Springs Church in Okemah Monday August 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow at the Harjo Family Cemetery in Pharoah.
Services are under the direction of Williamson-Spradlin Funeral Home of Wetumka.
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Lorene Shannon Bird was born on March 12, 1942, near Pharoah (Springhill), Oklahoma to Landers Terry and Lydia (Lillie) Garrett Shannon. She grew up in the Clearview area and graduated from Clearview High School.
Lorene accepted Christ at an early age and attended First Baptist Church for many years.
Lorene married Willie Dan Bird, and they made their home in Clearview and Weleetka for many years. Lorene and Willie Dan raised four daughters and enjoyed many happy years in Okfuskee County.
Her perseverance, determination and work ethic served her well as she attended nursing school. She attended and graduated from Oklahoma State University School of Technical Training, School of Nursing. During her time at OSUIT, she managed to raise her four daughters all while excelling in her studies. Graduating 3rd in her class and going on to pass the rigorous nursing boards. In 1982, Lorene obtained her LPN license and worked for the Oklahoma Department of Corrections until her retirement.
Lorene had a welcoming, nurturing and kind nature. She and her husband Willie Dan shared their home with nieces and nephews for summers in the country. She lovingly became known as “Ainty” to all her nieces and nephews. Even after her retirement, Lorene continued to use her nursing skill and love by fostering special needs children for many years.
Lorene enjoyed gardening, her grandchildren and cooking meals with extra ounces of love in each dish. Her famous peach cobbler and cakes that no one could resist, especially her grandchildren. Lorene’s creativity and talent included making beautiful quilts to share with the family. Her specialty quilts were for the new babies in the family; each one with its own special design signifying her joy for new life.
Lorene was preceded in death by her parents Landers and Lydia Shannon, her husband Willie Dan Bird, brothers Leonard Shannon, Landers Shannon, Jr., Willie Shannon, Wayne Shannon, Sr., and sisters Martha Bell and Ellen Black.
Lorene Bird leaves to cherish her precious memory; four daughters, Shelly Behn of Weleetka, OK, Ellen Williams of Edmond, OK, Lydia (David) Johnson of Mansfield, TX and Nickole Rose of Midwest City, OK; one stepson, Fred Behn III, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, nine grandchildren, Nicole Hodnett and Stefanie Hodnett (Edmond, OK), Tony Hodnett (Ft. Worth, TX), Kobe Rose and Kellen Rose (Midwest City, OK), Dawn Rose and Mitchell Rose (Tulsa, OK), David Johnson and Donovan Johnson (Mansfield, TX); two great-grandchildren, Jordan Hodnett and Genesis Hodnett (Edmond, OK); one brother, Walter Shannon and one sister Myrtle (George) Guillory; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A memorial service for Lorene Bird will be held Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Clearview Community Center in Clearview, Oklahoma.
Services are under the direction of Williamson-Spradlin Funeral Home of Wetumka.
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Betty Springer passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on July 25, 2024, at the age of 82. Betty was born on September 25, 1941, to Fred and Lucille (Pope) Copeland in Seattle, Washington. There are no services planned at this time.
Arrangements and cremation services have been entrusted to the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Betty’s Tribute Page of our website. www.mcclendon-winters.com
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A celebration of life for Dylan Mark Been will be held Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Last Chance Baptist Church. Dylan was born February 23, 1993 in Beaumont, Texas. He passed away Friday, July 5, 2024 in Athens, Texas.
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Celebration of Life
AUG 3. 1:00 PM (CT)
Last Chance Baptist Church
382105 OK-56
Okemah, OK 74859-5134
