Robert Alan Freeze

Robert Alan Freeze

May 2, 2025

Robert Alan Freeze, born July 15, 1965, in Okemah, Oklahoma, passed away on May 2, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was raised in Paden and graduated from Paden High School. After graduation, Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army.

Throughout his life, Robert worked as a laborer, using his skills as a handyman to help others. He...

Gary Lynn Hanten

Gary Lynn Hanten

Jun 15, 2025

Gary Lynn Hanten passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.

Gary was born to Theodore and Esther (Carman) Hanten on Thursday, December 27, 1951 in Mitchell, South Dakota. He graduated from Notre Dame Catholic School in Mitchell, South Dakota and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in...

Riley Newman Brunson Sr.

Riley Newman Brunson Sr.

Jun 15, 2025

Riley Newman Brunson Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Chandler, Oklahoma.

Riley was born on October 1, 1942, in Wills Point, Texas, to Newman Heston Brunson and Susie V. (Bogard) Brunson. In 1961, he proudly enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea. He served his country with honor until...

Bexley Emmalynn Renee Riker

Bexley Emmalynn Renee Riker

Jun 14, 2025

Bexley Emmalynn Renee Riker was born sleeping on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Though she never opened her eyes to this world, Bexley was deeply loved and anticipated by her parents, Tyler Andrew and Elizabeth Jurene (Hayes) Riker. Her brief presence left a lasting imprint on the hearts of all who awaited her arrival.

She is preceded in death by...

Ruth Ann Ward

Ruth Ann Ward

Jun 13, 2025

Ruth Ann (Sanders) Ward was born April 30, 1943 in Chicago, IL. She departed this life, at the age of 82, on June 13, 2025 at home with her family in Stroud, OK. Ruth was the daughter of Opal Lois (Hill) Sanders and Ben Sanders. She was raised in Kendrick, OK and graduated from Kendrick High School in 1961. She...

Mary Jane Van Worth-Harrison

Mary Jane Van Worth-Harrison

Jun 13, 2025

Mary Jane Van Worth-Harrison passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, in Prague, Oklahoma, at the age of 63. She was born on January 29, 1962, in Bakersfield, California, to father, Billy Jack Van Worth, mother, Betty Mae (Bruce) Jenkins and stepfather, Kelly Jenkins.

Mary spent her early years in California before her family moved to Prague, Oklahoma during her teenage...

Angela Marie Quinton

Angela Marie Quinton

Jun 13, 2025

Angela Marie Quinton, 57, passed away peacefully at her home in Prague, Oklahoma, on Friday, June 13, 2025.

Angela was born on September 14, 1967, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Willis Ray and Florence Marie (Meschberger) Benton. She grew up in Jackson and graduated from Jackson Preparatory School in 1985. She went on to attend Mississippi College, where she earned a degree...

Marsha Sue Pringle

Marsha Sue Pringle

Jun 9, 2025

Marsha Sue Pringle, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Chandler, Oklahoma, on June 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Marsha was born on May 21, 1942, in Ellsworth, Kansas, to David Burl and Delores Lee (Burrows) Cole. She was the youngest of two daughters. Her family later settled in Shawnee, Oklahoma, where she was raised.

Marsha was first...

Jerry Thomas Aylor

Jerry Thomas Aylor

Jun 7, 2025

Jerry Thomas Aylor, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Jerry was born on July 31, 1941, in Prague, Oklahoma, to Robert “Dewey” and Effie (Hall) Aylor. He grew up in Prague and graduated from Prairie Valley High School in 1959. He continued his education at Seminole Junior College, earning an associate’s degree in 1961.

That same...

Margret Neoma Trautwein

Margret Neoma Trautwein

Jun 7, 2025

Margret Neoma Trautwein of Jacktown, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2025, at the age of 101. Margret was born on February 24, 1924, in Pleasanton, Nebraska, to Lewis and Freida Virginia (Gunst) Morgan. She graduated from Pleasanton High School and went on to attend the Kearney Teacher’s College (now the University of Nebraska-Kearney).

On April 11, 1949,...

Vicki Lynn Butler

Vicki Lynn Butler

Jun 5, 2025

A Life Fully Lived

Vicki Lynn (Heath) Butler was born December 9, 1946, in Chandler, Oklahoma to parents Leonard and Jeanne (Bailey) Heath. She departed this life on June 5, 2025.

Vicki spent most of her childhood in Chandler, attending Chandler Public Schools until 1962, when the family relocated to Meeker, where she graduated from high school in 1964.

During her years growing...

Roger Dean Foulks

Roger Dean Foulks

Jun 3, 2025

Roger Dean Foulks passed away peacefully at his home in Chandler, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the age of 81.

He was born on December 31, 1943, in San Francisco, California, to Roy and Ella (Duncan) Foulks. Roger’s family later moved to Oklahoma, where he was raised in the Wellston and Carney areas. He had made Chandler his home...

Robert Joe Remington

Robert Joe Remington

May 30, 2025

Robert “Joe” Remington, 73, of Prague, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Joe was born on May 9, 1952, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, to Robert L. “Bob” Remington and Florence Lorene (Manning) Remington. He was raised in Stroud, Oklahoma, where he graduated from Stroud High School in 1970. Joe went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from...

Terry Lynn Butler

Terry Lynn Butler

May 25, 2025

Terry Lynn (Bartell) Butler was born on April 16, 1971, in Watsonville, California to Gary and Sue Bartell. She peacefully passed away at Stroud Hospital on May 25, 2025, after a long happy journey of 54 years. She is survived in death by her husband, Scott Hamilton Butler; three children, Nathan Cole Bartell, Tara Lynn Forbis, and Tommy Lee Androus;...

Ray Thronesbery Jr.

Ray Thronesbery Jr.

May 23, 2025

Ray went to be with his Savior on Friday May 23rd, after a long battle with cancer. He was born September 20th, 1947, in Chandler, OK to Ray Ervin Thronesbery Sr. And Dorothy Hoover Thronesbery. He attended Chandler Public Schools and graduated High School in 1965. Upon graduation he joined the Army National Guard and transferred to the U.S Navy...

Viva Jean Pennel

Viva Jean Pennel

May 19, 2025

Viva Jean (Russell) Pennel gained her heavenly wings on May 19, 2025, at the age of 87. Viva was born to Curtis and Flossie Russell on February 12, 1938, in Beggs, OK.  Viva graduated high school from South East High School in Okla. City, where she met the love of her life, Bill Pennel, and they were married on April...

Eileen Daisy May Tait

Eileen Daisy May Tait

May 18, 2025

Eileen Daisy May Tait

Surrounded by her greatest joy, her children and grandchildren, with heartfelt sorrow, we announce the peaceful passing of our mother and grandmother on May 18, 2025.

After a long life filled with love, family and good friends, Eileen passed at home into the arms of Jesus at the age of 96. Eileen was the beloved wife of Bill...

Steven Scott Wakely I

Steven Scott Wakely I

May 13, 2025

Steven Scott Wakely I

Beloved Father, Grandfather, and Friend

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Steven Scott Wakely I, who departed this life on May 13, 2025, in Chandler, Oklahoma, at the age of 64.

Steve was born on October 7, 1960, in Chandler, to Harold David and Norma Elizabeth (Cullison) Wakely. A proud, lifelong resident...

Mason Cooper

Mason Cooper

May 13, 2025

Mason Chance Cooper, born March 22, 2002, in Rowlett, Texas, passed away on May 13, 2025, in Prague, Oklahoma, at the age of 23. Though his time on earth was brief, Mason lived fully, courageously, and with a heart full of love, loyalty, and passion.

Mason grew up in Prague, Oklahoma, where he made lifelong friends and left a lasting mark...

George T Jepsen

George T Jepsen

May 9, 2025

George Truman “Butch” Jepsen, III, 68, passed away from this life on May 9th, 2025, at the SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in Shawnee. George was born on October 27th, 1956, in Prague, OK, to George Jepsen, Jr. and Lloydell Joyce (Oplinger) Jepsen. He graduated from Prague High School in 1975 and got his associate’s degree at Okmulgee Tech.

He married...