OBITUARIES

Willia Dean Franklin

Willia Dean Franklin

Oct 1, 2024

Obituary is pending.

Marla Marie Nicholson

Marla Marie Nicholson

Sep 29, 2024

Marla Marie Nicholson, 55, passed away on September 29, 2024, in Oklahoma City, OK. A beloved evangelist, prophetess, and cosmetologist, Marla dedicated her life to faith, family, and uplifting her community through endless service.

Born on February 17, 1969, in San Bernardino, California, Marla was the cherished daughter of armed force veteran, Charlie Nicholson, and Aurora (Irene) Etten. She attended Warrington...

Leonard Martinez, Jr.

Leonard Martinez, Jr.

Sep 27, 2024

Leonard Martinez JR died Friday, September 27th, 2024 in Duncan, OK.

For those who knew Leonard, he was never short for words of wisdom or a helping hand when someone was in need. Long talks and deep thought were among his favorite things. He was an artist, a writer, a poet, and a lover of music. He shaped people who knew...

Carole Elaine Reed

Carole Elaine Reed

Sep 26, 2024

Carole Elaine Reed, born on October 27, 1935, in Vici, OK, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, at the age of 88 in Del City, OK. A dedicated medical transcriptionist, Carole was respected for her diligence and cherished for her ability to engage in long, meaningful conversations.

Born the youngest of six to Jesse and Myrle Ladd, and raised on...

Carole Render Thrower

Carole Render Thrower

Sep 24, 2024

Carole Render Thrower passed away on Tuesday morning September 24th 2024. Additional information will be posted as to when & where service will be held.

Steven Wayne Hinkle

Steven Wayne Hinkle

Sep 20, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Uncle Steven Hinkle, who left us on September 20, 2024, at the age of 67. Steven had a youthful outlook on life. He enjoyed watching Western movies and animated films. He was a happy-go-lucky person and was loved by so many people.

He is survived by his nieces,...

Gary Wayne Phillips

Gary Wayne Phillips

Sep 17, 2024

Gary Wayne Phillips of Tuttle, Oklahoma passed away September 17, 2024, in Norman, Oklahoma at the age of 74.

Gary was born to Earl Lee & Vonnie Kathleen (Haggy) Phillips on July 31, 1950, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He joined the United States Army in 1968, when he was just 17 years old. He served in the Vietnam war earning the...

Velda B. Hendricks

Velda B. Hendricks

Sep 15, 2024

Velda B. Hendricks was born on May 20, 1932, to Richard H. Butts and Elma E. (Patterson) Butts at Shattuck. Oklahoma. On September 15, 2024, at about 3:15 PM in the afternoon in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma she passed beyond that glass through which we can bu see darkly as described in Corinthians. She was preceded in death by both parents;...

Robert Von Fritz

Robert Von Fritz

Sep 14, 2024

Bobby was a simple man, who enjoyed the simple things in life. On November 4, 1973 he was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and at 4 years old he was adopted into a large, loving, God-fearing, Christian family by Norman and Alice Fritz.

He grew up in Chickasha, attended Chickasha High School and carried Chickasha Pride loudly.

Bobby loved many things. He loved...

Patricia Carol (Ryan) Moss

Patricia Carol (Ryan) Moss

Sep 11, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Carol (Ryan) Moss passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Integris Candian Valley Hospital in Yukon at the age of 78. Pat was born April 12, 1946 in Kempster, Wisconsin to William and Geneva (Harris) Ryan. She loved reading, fishing, and baking banana bread. Survivors include her beloved husband, James; children, Michelle (Jeff) Grube, Stephanie Scott, Lisa...

Yersain Callejas-Chavez

Yersain Callejas-Chavez

Sep 3, 2024

Obituary is pending at this time.

William Vernon Conner

William Vernon Conner

Sep 3, 2024

William "Connerbill" Vernon Conner was born on March 4th, 1945 in Beaver, Oklahoma to Lester & Carolyn Conner.

Bill attended Beaver schools from kindergarten to graduation, where he met and still has many lifelong Friends. One of Bill's greatest memories while attending BHS was his time on the football field with his teammates and being a part of 3 State championships,...

Linda Carol Yarbrough

Linda Carol Yarbrough

Sep 1, 2024

Linda Carol Yarbrough went to the arms of her savior on September 1, 2024. Linda was born the second of six kids to Trudet and Pearl (Thomas) Tomlinson of Elmore City in Garvin County, OK. Raised on the farm, she was baptized while in high school at First Baptist Church of Elmore City. She worked as a hairdresser with her...

Thomas Francis Christian

Thomas Francis Christian

Sep 1, 2024

Obituary is pending at this time.

Ronald Joseph Ventresca

Ronald Joseph Ventresca

Aug 31, 2024

Ronald Joseph Ventresca, known to many as Ron, passed away on August 31, 2024, in Oklahoma City, OK, at the age of 68. Ron was born on June 9, 1956, in Pittsburgh, PA, where he spent his childhood and graduated from Mount Lebanon High School. He later moved to Los Angeles, California, to attend California State University, Los Angeles, where...

Amy Denise (Torluemke) Sammons

Amy Denise (Torluemke) Sammons

Aug 29, 2024

Amy Denise Sammons, a cherished mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on August 29, 2024, at the age of 55, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on February 5, 1969, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Amy spent her early years in Verdigris, Oklahoma. She graduated from Oklahoma State University and later made her home in Yukon, Oklahoma, where...

Terry Dale Dorrell

Terry Dale Dorrell

Aug 27, 2024

Terry Dale Dorrell, lovingly known as "Bubba" by his family, passed away on August 27, 2024.

Born on March 25, 1989, Bubba was a beloved son, brother, uncle, father, and friend. Though his life wasn't always easy, and he faced struggles with addiction, Bubba was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Bubba attended school in...

Anthony Ray Kesler

Anthony Ray Kesler

Aug 26, 2024

Anthony “Tony’’ Ray Kesler was born March 6,1949 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to James Newton Kesler and Thelma Mae Keesee Kesler Breeding. He attended Wanette Elementary School and Northfolk, Sequoia schools, and Sierra High School in California. 

After School he worked for Atkinsons as a subcontractor. He retired from UPS After 26 years of employment. Throughout his life Anthony was a hard...

Lillian Marie Mayfield

Lillian Marie Mayfield

Aug 26, 2024

Ms. Lillian Marie Mayfield daughter of the late Arthur (Art) Mayfield and Dorothy Mayfield, was born on October 15th, 1964, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. She grew up in Oklahoma with her three siblings Garry, Jr and Sheila. Lillian graduated from Western Heights High School in 1983. On August 26, 2024 at 8:45pm, Lillian Marie Mayfield transitioned from this life on...

James Wesley Hollingsworth

James Wesley Hollingsworth

Aug 25, 2024

James Wesley Hollingsworth was born April 3, 1979, in Duncan, OK and passed away in Oklahoma City, OK surrounded by family and friends on August 25, 2024.

James was a wonderful husband, father and friend to all that knew him. He was married to his wife, April, on October 12, 2002, and they had spent 22 wonderful years together. He was...