OBITUARIES

Mar 11, 2026

Leslie Carol (Pyle) Nuckolls, a longtime resident of Maud, Oklahoma, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the age of 72. She was born on December 22, 1953, in Wewoka, Oklahoma, to Melford Pyle and Eileen (McCrary). On May 12, 1984, she married her love, George Nuckolls in Maud, OK at Trinity Baptist Church. Leslie was...

Mar 8, 2026

Our beloved Paula Del Loyd (Walker) gained her angel wings on March 8, 2026, at the age of 72, in her granddaughter's loving home. 

She was born to Andrew and Claudine Walker in Lindsay, Oklahoma on October 6,1953. She was a talented woman with many specialties like welding and running the newspaper plant, but she excelled at managing the trucking company...

Mar 7, 2026

Gloria Ruth (Stiles) Eller was born Dec. 23, 1932, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and passed away March 7, 2026, in Oklahoma City, joining many loved ones in heaven.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Helen Stiles; her brother, Fred Stiles; and her beloved husband, Oscar.

She is survived by one brother, Mark Stiles; five daughters, Gloria, Vennetta, Suzanne, Wanda...

Mar 6, 2026

Ervin Eugene Schatt 83, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Passed away on March 6, 2026, peacefully with family members by his side. Ervin was born to Ervin Walter Schatt and Gertrude Irene Harmon March 19, 1942, in Sandusky County, Ohio.

Ervin was raised by his mother and stepfather Kenneth Glassford in Woodville, Ohio. He attended Woodville High School in Woodville, Ohio until...

Mar 6, 2026

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Taylor Renee' Emmons, who left this world on March 6, 2026, at the age of 24.

Taylor was born on December 15, 2001, and spent her life bringing warmth, laughter, and kindness to those around her. She was known for her caring heart and her willingness to...

Mar 6, 2026

Mar 5, 2026

Anya Lavon Burns (Cooper), of longtime Wewoka resident, finished her earthly journey on March 5, 2026. Born March 11, 1967, to George Cooper and Marvell Lunn, Anya spent most of her life in Wewoka with some time sprinkled in California and Oklahoma City.

Anya was filled with love and did her best to be a friend to everyone, no matter where...

Mar 2, 2026

Mar 1, 2026

John Michael Redd was born on November 18th, 1944, in Elk City, Oklahoma, to Alfred B. Redd and Ophelia Beatrice (Blackmon) Redd. He passed away peacefully in Oklahoma City on March 1st, 2026, at the age of 81, surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and his niece, Tisha Flick.

Michael grew up in Elk City, Oklahoma, where he attended Merritt Public Schools....

Feb 28, 2026

Duane "Cherry Bomb" Thomas Cherry, age 52 and long-time Seminole, Oklahoma resident, passed away on February 28, 2026, at Mercy Ada hospital surrounded by his loving family and Ghost Mound brothers and sisters.

Duane was born on August 10, 1973, in Santa Clara, California to Thomas and Bonnie Cherry. Duane grew up in the Seminole, Oklahoma area from the age of...

Feb 23, 2026

A resident of the Alfalfa, Oklahoma area for many years, Larry Daniel Horn passed away near Eakly, Oklahoma on February 23, 2026. He was born on December 21, 1949 in Carnegie, Oklahoma to Mary (Powers) and Phil Horn. After high school he served in the United States Army stationed in Korea. Upon his return he married Mary Hyde and together...

Feb 22, 2026

Donny Dean Cofer, 53, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, in Oklahoma City, surrounded by prayer, love, and those who stood faithfully beside him.

Born on September 1, 1972, in Seminole, Oklahoma, Donny was the son of Larry and Nola (Leachman) Cofer & was a tribal member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. He was preceded in death...

Feb 20, 2026

Tammy Jo Hopkins was born in Manchester, Iowa on October 21st, 1961.

Tammy loved horseback riding and was even able to live out her dreams of riding horses on the beach. She also liked playing quarters… and boy was she good at it. One thing Tammy really loved was talking to people which made her a wonderful caretaker and an even...

Feb 20, 2026

Paul Ryan Lykens, 62, passed away February 20, 2026. He was born in Hartford City, Indiana on July 15. 1963, to Stuart Duane Lykens and Bonnie Lou Lambert. (Boyer, Lykens). He graduated from Blackford High School in1981. He served in the United States Army. He spent the second half of his life in Lawton, Oklahoma, working generally as a handyman....

Feb 17, 2026

Feb 16, 2026

Marguerite Yvonne Wunderli passed away peacefully February 16, 2026, shortly after midnight in Oklahoma City. She had recently celebrated her 81st birthday. Born January 29, 1945, she spent her toddler years as the only child surrounded by loving parents and several doting aunts in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in Pomona, California, where she attended elementary and high school.

Marguerite...

Feb 16, 2026

Evelyne Anne Eppler, known affectionately to all as "EA," passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, following a brave journey with cancer. Born in El Paso, Texas, to Evelyn and Charles Eppler, EA’s lifelong nickname was coined by her brother Michael, who couldn’t quite master "Evelyne" as a child. She moved frequently growing up. Oklahoma City became home but she...

Feb 15, 2026

David Lopez, 73, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on February 15, 2026.

Born to Eustacio and Benita Lopez, David was a man defined by his humor and his unwavering kindness. He was a firm believer in second chances and was always the first to help someone in need.

He is survived by his three daughters, Dahlia, Rosemary, and Elena; and ten...

Feb 13, 2026

It is with profound sorrow that the family of John Tapley Jordan announces his passing on February 13, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 88. John was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. John's life was a testament to service, both to his country and to the family and friends whom he cherished above all.

John Tapley...

Feb 6, 2026

Gary Kim Jones, age 69, passed away on February 6, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born on August 10, 1956, in Hawthorne, California.

Gary graduated from Lindsay High School in 1974 and went on to build a remarkable career with SemaSys, Inc., where he worked for 49 years. His dedication, loyalty, and genuine love for his work were evident...