Samuel William Matthews
Jul 28, 2025
Dr. Samuel William Matthews of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on July 28, 2025, surrounded by his family and upheld by the faith that defined his life. Born on February 7, 1949, in Cushing, Oklahoma, Sam was the son of Jack and Imogene “Jean” (Brixey) Matthews. He grew up in Cushing and graduated from Cushing High School with the Class of...
Joseph "Joe" Henry Stasyszen
Jul 25, 2025
Joe Stasyszen, a long-time resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Oklahoma City at the age of 71. He was born Joseph Henry Stasyszen on December 26, 1953, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to William Edward Stasyszen and Gloria Elizabeth (Junk) Stasyszen. He was a 1972 graduate of Tecumseh High School and attended college at...
LaDonna Irene Patterson-Gidney
Jul 25, 2025
LaDonna Irene Patterson-Gidney, 68, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
LaDonna was born on October 14, 1956, in Chandler, Oklahoma, to Donnie “Don” Odell and Alice Irene (Danker) Patterson. She grew up in Chandler and graduated from Chandler High School in 1974. During high school, LaDonna volunteered as a “Candy Striper” at the local nursing home,...
Gene Ray Howell
Jul 22, 2025
Gene Ray Howell, lovingly known as Ray, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, in Prague, Oklahoma, at the age of 82. He was born on February 16, 1943, in Temple, Oklahoma, to Eugene Thomas Howell. He was lovingly raised by his mother, Lois, and stepfather, Red Fowler.
Ray spent his early years in Temple before moving to Atoka, Oklahoma, where...
Lawrence Jerome "Jerry" Ring
Jul 20, 2025
Lawrence Jerome “Jerry” Ring passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Jerry was born to Bert and Opal (King) Ring on Monday, November 9, 1931 in Okmulgee, OK. Jerry graduated from Hominy High School in May,1950 and then married his high school sweetheart, Betty Jean Corbell, on his birthday, November 9, 1950. Jerry served honorably in the U.S. Army from June...
Frances Louise Hixon
Jul 19, 2025
Frances Teters was born southwest of Stroud on March 18, 1939, to LeRoy and Merle (Brown) Teters. She attended Oak Grove Schools and later transferred to Stroud Schools. In 1956 Frances became one of the first patients to receive a Corneal Transplant from the Dean McGee Eye Institute. This type of surgery was groundbreaking for its day, and she always...
Maxine Laverne Henshaw
Jul 17, 2025
Maxine Laverne Henshaw passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Maxine was born on Wednesday, July 4, 1934 in Davenport, Oklahoma to Carl and Stella (Carter) Doughty. She attended Davenport Schools. Maxine married Calvin Henshaw in Davenport on July 12, 1952. They were married 54 years until his passing in 2007. Maxine enjoyed her time at home taking care of their...
Patricia Ann Brown
Jul 17, 2025
Patricia Ann Brown, lovingly known as “Pat,” passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was born on January 10, 1958, in Seminole, Texas, to the late Robert O. Jones and Lillie Irene Jones.
Pat is survived by her devoted husband, William Z. Brown Jr.; her children: Larry Williams and his wife Katie, Elizabeth Bryant and her husband...
James Noel Worthy
Jul 15, 2025
James Noel Worthy, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, July 15, 2025, in Chandler, Oklahoma.
James was born on January 9, 1943, in Brady, Texas, to Noel Lee and Willie Dean (Kelsey) Worthy. He spent his early years across various parts of Texas, primarily in the Midland and Dallas areas, before his family made their home in the Oklahoma City...
Sherry Green
Jul 14, 2025
Sherry Green, 67, of Meeker, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. Sherry was born on January 17, 1958, in Shawnee, to Richard and Susie (Gentry) Green. She was reared and educated in Meeker. She worked as a secretary for Oklahoma National Guard for 35 years in Oklahoma City, retiring in 2011.
Survivors include...
Shari Lynn Gilman
Jul 13, 2025
Shari Lynn Gilman passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Shari was born on Saturday, December 1, 1962 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Charles and Bessie Mae (Powers) Cross. She graduated from Stroud High School in 1981. Shari worked at Stroud Sonic and was general manager for 25 years. When she retired from there in 2009 she worked part time for Dan’s...
Harold Leslie "Brub" Wyatt
Jul 13, 2025
Harold Leslie “Brub” Wyatt, 86, of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Harold was born on February 26, 1939, in Prague, Oklahoma, to Leslie and Daisy (Lacquement) Wyatt. He was raised in Prague and graduated from Prague High School. Following graduation, Harold proudly served his country in the United States Army and continued his service in the...
Letha Louise (Watkins) Coomer
Jul 13, 2025
Letha Louise (Watkins) Coomer of Prague, Oklahoma, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 13, 2025, surrounded by her family at the age of 92. It is a tender coincidence that nine years earlier, on this very date, her brother James Watkins also passed away.
Louise was born on August 21, 1932, in Paden, Oklahoma, to Lee Roy Watkins and...
Jimmie Dale Coker
Jul 11, 2025
Jimmie Dale Coker Jr. of Prague, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 69 years old.
Jimmie was born on May 24, 1956, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Jimmie Dale Coker Sr. and Sonya Nanette (Hancock) Coker. He graduated from Del City High School in 1975. A gifted athlete, he played football at Southwestern Oklahoma...
Delmer Miller
Jul 7, 2025
Delmer Miller, long-time Chandler, Oklahoma, resident was born June 13, 1945, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He departed this life to rejoin his sons on July 7, 2025, at his home in Chandler at the age of 80 years.
Delmer was the son of Virgil and Mary Ina (Palmer) Miller. He grew up in Chandler and graduated from Chandler High School in...
Linda Darlene Tonubbee
Jul 6, 2025
Linda Darlene Tonubbee, affectionately known as Darlene, passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Darlene was born in Chandler to Robert Walker and Geneva (Howard) Pomeroy, and was lovingly raised by her stepfather, Tommy Pomeroy. A proud graduate of Davenport High School, she earned the title of Salutatorian for the...
Viola Kay Laven
Jul 4, 2025
Viola Kay Laven was born on April 7, 1950 in Attica, Indiana she entered eternal rest to join her parents Ida and Jewel Nelson, husband Dale Laven, son Gary Lee Garcia, sister Carol and brother Gordon on July 4, 2025 in Oklahoma. She is survived by her brother Larry Nelson, son Steven Elias Garcia, Seven Grandchildren Elizabeth, Amanda, Angela, Nathan,...
Jackie Sue Swinea
Jul 3, 2025
Jackie Sue Swinea passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Jackie was born on Thursday, September 16, 1954 in Perry, Oklahoma to Walter and Betty (Orcutt) Meadows. She graduated from Depew High School in 1972. After she graduated she worked at the garment factory for many years and then at Kwikset for many years. Jackie also worked at her family’s business,...
Caitlyn Marie Bookout
Jun 25, 2025
Caitlyn Marie Bookout passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Caitlyn was born on Tuesday, September 5, 2000 in Cushing, Oklahoma to Jamie (Byrd) Pittman and Benjmain Freeze. She graduated from Stroud High School. She married Dakota “Cody” Bookout on September 3, 2023. Caitlyn was a third generation employee of On Cue or most know as Jacks. Caitlyn had a unique...
Angela Marie Parsons Medlin
Jun 25, 2025
Angela Marie Parsons Medlin of Paden, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, in Stroud, Oklahoma, at the age of 62. She was born on September 10, 1962, in Kemp, Texas, to George "Piggy" Collier and Gloria Estelle (Baise) Collier.
Angie was raised in the Kemp and Kaufman, Texas area and carried with her a strong sense of family, faith,...
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