Jun 27, 2026

Ronald Gene Kee, 81, of Stroud Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Ron was born on December 3, 1944, in Lehigh, Oklahoma, to Joseph William Kee and Mary Virgie (Gray) Kee. He attended numerous schools throughout Arizona and Oklahoma before graduating in 1962 from Stonewall High School in Stonewall, Oklahoma. On June , 1965, Ron...

Jun 26, 2026

Linda Joyce Stephens was born on August 2, 1949, to Mary Adeline Simek. She departed this life on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the age of 76, at Stroud Health Care Center in Stroud, Oklahoma.

Linda was a lifelong resident of the Stroud area and a faithful member of the Baptist church. She was active in Beta Sigma Phi and enjoyed...

Jun 26, 2026

Today we celebrate the life of Keith Eugene Louthan, a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, businessman, pastor, mentor, and friend. While our hearts are heavy with his passing, we are grateful for the remarkable life he lived and the lasting impact he made on so many.

Keith was born on February 28, 1936, in Chester, Ok to Virgil and Ruby Louthan....

Jun 25, 2026

Dr. Lois Gean Evans, 96, passed away on Thursday morning, June 25, 2026, in Meeker, Oklahoma.

Lois was born on September 19, 1929, in Carney, Oklahoma, to Jesse and Nova Irene (Gazaway) Pulliam. She was raised in Wellston, Oklahoma, where she graduated from Wellston High School in 1947. That same year, she married Merle Wayne Evans. They shared many memorable years...

Jun 21, 2026

Melvin Wallace Simpson, Jr., affectionately known as "Wally," passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.

Wally was born on November 28, 1956, in Ridgecrest, California, to Melvin and Fay Simpson. He spent his childhood near Wetumka, Oklahoma, alongside his sister, Susan, and brother, Dwight. He graduated from Okemah High School in 1975 and...

Jun 19, 2026

Joan Helen Butler, 79, a resident of Prague, Oklahoma died peacefully at her home on June 19, 2026. Joan was born on October 13, 1946 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Joe Cevis Taylor and Letha Louise Story-Taylor. She graduated from Moss High School in 1964. Joan served our country faithfully for 3 years in the United States Navy where she met...

Jun 12, 2026

Barbara was born on May 27, 1949, at the Great Lakes Naval Base in Great Lakes, Illinois. She passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the age of 77, at Stroud Health Care Center where she had lived for the past 19 years.

Barbara was born to Mary Vinetta Lewis Alexander and Paul Eugene Goodman. She spent most of her...

Jun 12, 2026

Rebecca Sue “Becky” Franklin, 60, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Becky was born on September 26, 1965, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Albert Franklin and Marsha (Cole) Pringle. She began her education in Norman Public Schools before transferring to Del City Public Schools. Becky later continued her education through Gordon Cooper Technology Center, earning certifications in...

Jun 10, 2026

Carol Lou James Melson of Davenport passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 80 on June 10th. She was born on March 20, 1946, in Prague, Oklahoma, to Elmer Lee and Lena “Marie” Wallis James. Carol graduated from Davenport High School in 1964. On November 7, 1964, she married her high school sweetheart, Mark Edward Melson, and...

Jun 9, 2026

Janie Carol Warren, age 77, of Stroud, Oklahoma, passed away June 9, 2026, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Janie was born May 12, 1949 to Paul and Clarissa (Jones) Smith, in San Fernando Valley, California. She is preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, her brother James Smith, husband Terence, and a host of her four-legged and feathered friends.

She lived a life...

Jun 5, 2026

Celebrating the Life of Betty Fletcher With grateful hearts, we celebrate the life of our beloved Betty Fletcher, who was called home to heaven at the age of 98 on June the 5th, 2026. Betty was born on February the 13th, 1928. She grew up and first met the young man she would marry in Ramona, Ok. William Lawrence, (Gale)...

Jun 4, 2026

Mary Ellen Taber passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026. She was born on November 9, 1938, in Wellston, Oklahoma to Edward Clyde and Jewell Bell (Watkins) Leafty.

Mary Ellen lived most of her life in Wellston and Chandler. She raised her kids in Chandler and loved the community. In her younger years she owned a beauty shop. Later, she owned...

Jun 3, 2026

Edwin Baker Coose, a beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on June 3, 2026, at the age of 89. Born in Warren, Arkansas, on October 26, 1936, he was the cherished son of Marel Baker Coose and Idelle Civa Coose.

Edwin graduated from Classen High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 1954. At the young age of 17, he...

Jun 2, 2026

Dolores Dean Lippert, longtime resident of the Stroud and Bristow areas, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on October 11, 1935, in Stroud to Van and Josie Barrett. She was raised in Bristow and graduated from Bristow High School.

Throughout her life, Dolores spent time living between Oklahoma and Colorado. She especially loved her...

May 30, 2026

May 28, 2026

On May 28, 2026 Ruth Alice Killough heard and obeyed the call of her Master to come Home. She was born April 14, 1926 in Maryville, Missouri, to loving parents, Kent and Marie Coulter. She graduated from Maryville High School in 1944 and then went to Kansas City General School of Nursing. Ruth relocated to Cushing, Oklahoma to start her...

May 28, 2026

Ruthina Kay Hiemer of Agra, Ok, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on July 13, 1941, to Frank and Ruth (Stevens) Reedy, Ruthina lived a life defined by her deep devotion to family and steadfast faith.

On January 19, 1962, Ruthina married the love of her life, Albert Wayne Hiemer, in Chandler, Oklahoma. Together,...

May 23, 2026

Sandy Jean (Edwards) Stansbury, 83, passed away on May 23, 2026 in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Sandy was born in Denver, CO on November 1, 1942. Shortly after her family moved to Nebraska where she finished 9th grade to help with the family business. She also worked as a waitress at the family Truck Stop in Bridgeport, NE. she gave birth to a...

May 23, 2026

With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Sharon Kaye Coy Loy. Having lost “her Roy” to cancer in February of this year, she succumbed to pneumonia, sepsis, and a broken heart on May 23, 2026, for her eternity with Jesus and her Roy.

Sharon was spotted by the love of her life, Roy...

May 19, 2026

Lavon Sue Toby, a longtime resident of Stroud, Oklahoma, passed away on May 19, 2026, in Stroud at the age of 60. She was born on February 8, 1966, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Calvin and Sue (Boyer) Looney.

Lavon moved to Oklahoma as a very young child and grew up in the Drumright, Shamrock, and Oilton areas. For more than...