Jerry Lee Watkins

Jerry Lee Watkins

Apr 6, 2025

Jerry Lee Watkins of Seminole, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born on December 26, 1941, in Prague, Oklahoma, to Bernie Doolin Watkins and Gladys Ethel (Ellis) Watkins.

Jerry was a proud graduate of Capitol Hill High School, class of 1960. On May 18, 1962, he married the love of his life,...

Connie Mae McCoy

Connie Mae McCoy

Apr 3, 2025

Connie McCoy ("Grams") July 11, 1952 – April 3, 2025

Connie McCoy, lovingly known as "Grams," passed away on April 3, 2025, in Oklahoma City at the age of 72. She was born on July 11, 1952, in Hudson, Michigan, to Glenn and Betty Lewis.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, John McCoy. Connie is survived by...

Susan Ann Rolston

Susan Ann Rolston

Mar 31, 2025

Susan Ann Rolston, 65, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Susan was born on December 12, 1959, in San Jose, California to Harold and Gloria Rolston. She grew up in Evergreen, Colorado, graduating from Evergreen High School in 1978. She later relocated to New Mexico and lived in Florida for some time before moving back to New...

William Gilbert Glasspoole

William Gilbert Glasspoole

Mar 30, 2025

The world grew a little dimmer Sunday, March 30th as we said goodbye to Bill Glasspoole. William Gilbert Glasspoole was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was loyal and generous, and loved with his whole heart. His grandkids, who called him Pukah, would tell you that he was a pretty easy mark, and he would be the...

Emma Jane King

Emma Jane King

Mar 28, 2025

Our mother, Emma Jane King, left with the angels on March 28, 2025, she was 85 years old. Emma was born on December 26, 1939 in Maud, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Lewen and Ethel (Cunningham, Parrish. When she was around ten years old, the mother moved to California. In 1958, she married her high school sweetheart, Hal B....

Dwight Clay Riley

Dwight Clay Riley

Mar 26, 2025

Dwight Clay Riley passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.

Dwight was born to Willis Riley and Francis (Keith) Riley on Sunday, January 31, 1954 in Chandler, OK. Dwight attended Davenport Public Schools and graduated in 1972. He met and married Kathryn Teters on May 3, 1974. Dwight was a hard working and had many...

Gary Lee Keller

Gary Lee Keller

Mar 19, 2025

Gary Lee Keller was born in Chandler, OK on July 24, 1947, to George “Woodie” Keller and Addie Mae (Brocaw) Keller. He was a 1965 Graduate of Chandler High School. He married Barbara Jean (Williams) on March 29, 1968. Together they raised 3 boys, David Wayne, Michael Don, and Ryan Keith. He served in the National Guard from 1967 to...

Joshua Armons "Josh" Strider

Joshua Armons "Josh" Strider

Mar 17, 2025

Joshua Armons “Josh” Strider, 25, a resident of Carney, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, in Carney.

Josh was born on July 24, 1999, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Jennifer Lynn (Strider) Butler and Arnell Lemuns Dickerson. Josh attended school in Carney, where he played basketball and was an “Elite All Star” player and was elected prom king. Josh graduated...

Robert "Allen" Ferguson III

Robert "Allen" Ferguson III

Mar 15, 2025

Allen's obituary coming soon.  A memorial service will be scheduled for a later date. 

Jeffrey Lee "Jeff" Cossidente

Jeffrey Lee "Jeff" Cossidente

Mar 15, 2025

Jeffrey “Jeff” Lee Cossidente, 68, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Jeff was born on February 26, 1957, in Hazel Crest, Illinois, to John Guy and Margaret Eleanor (Robben) Cossidente. He attended Hillcrest High School, graduating in 1975. He later attended Eastern Illinois University. Jeff married Carol Simmons on May 11, 1985, at St. Anne’s Catholic...

Cecelia Ann Thornton

Cecelia Ann Thornton

Mar 12, 2025

Cecelia Ann Thornton of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Norman, Oklahoma, at the remarkable age of 88. Born on May 12, 1936, in Prague, Oklahoma, Cecelia was the daughter of Joseph Michael and Edith Esther (Irvine) Obsivac.  Cecelia grew up in Prague and was a 1954 graduate of Prague High school.  After high school, Cecelia...

Wanda Lee Ross

Wanda Lee Ross

Mar 10, 2025

Wanda Lee Ross, of Paden, Oklahoma, passed away, surrounded by beloved family, on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the age of 94. Wanda was born on February 18, 1931 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of W.B. “Bill” and Ruth Mary (Loafman) Stewart. Wanda grew up in the Econtucka Bottom. She married Kenneth Lee Ross on November 29, 1947...

Vinita Ann Harris

Vinita Ann Harris

Mar 10, 2025

Vinita Ann Harris, a lifelong resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at the age of 82. Vinita was born on March 13, 1942 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Earnest Douglas and Mary Anita (Rogers) Campbell. She grew up in Shawnee and was a graduate of Shawnee High School.

Vinita was a dedicated caregiver....

Wirt Lynn Trawick

Wirt Lynn Trawick

Mar 8, 2025

Wirt Lynn Trawick was born in Tulsa on May 8, 1930, the only child of Lynn McCaskill and Donna May (Bland) Trawick. He passed March 8, 2025, in Stroud, OK at the age of 94.

A life-long resident of Stroud, Oklahoma, Wirt attended Stroud schools where he attained high marks in all subjects and graduated in 1948. He was active in...

Jimmie Roy Hiemer

Jimmie Roy Hiemer

Mar 5, 2025

Jimmie Roy “Jim” Hiemer, 89, a long-time resident of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at his home in Meeker.

Jim was born on May 18, 1935, in Wellston, Oklahoma, to Leo Roy and Alice Mae (Beasler) Hiemer. He attended Happy Hill School in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. Jim married Laquita Joy James on October 8, 1970.

Jim retired from...

Sharon Adele Cook

Sharon Adele Cook

Mar 4, 2025

Sharon Adele (Royer) Cook was born on May 11, 1938 and departed this life on March 4, 2025. Sharon was born to Marcelious and Vesta Royer. She attended school in Davenport, Oklahoma and Davis, Oklahoma before beginning her career as a banker. During her time at the bank, she met the love of her life Robert Cook. With him, they...

Betty Jean Riede

Betty Jean Riede

Mar 2, 2025

Betty Jean Riede passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday March 2, 2025. It was one of her wishes.

She was born in Stroud, Oklahoma on February 20, 1933 to Clyde and Midge (Manning) Allen. She graduated from Stroud High School in 1951 and later that year met her husband to be in Stillwater at Oklahoma State University. She married...

Leslie L. Shields

Leslie L. Shields

Mar 1, 2025

Leslie Laverne Shields passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Leslie was one of 11 born to Ralph and Winifred Shields on Sunday, May 25, 1958 in Chandler, OK. Leslie lived most of his life at McCall’s Chapel in Ada, where he had lots of special friends and enjoyed his job there on campus. He came to Stroud a few years...

Virginia Keturah Brown

Virginia Keturah Brown

Feb 28, 2025

Virginia Keturah Rogers Brown

June 8, 1929 – February 28, 2025

If ever there was a woman who lived life to the fullest—full of faith, family, and a little bit of feisty—it was Keturah Rogers Brown. Born on June 8, 1929, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Lucius Terrell Rogers and Mildred Juanita (Hearn), Keturah spent her 95 years making the world a little...

Marilyn Kay McEntire

Marilyn Kay McEntire

Feb 28, 2025

Longtime Chandler resident Marilyn Kay McEntire passed from this life on Friday, February 28th, 2025.

Marilyn was born on Tuesday, September 8th, 1953 to Amos and Willa Dean (Sexton) Crouch in Chandler Oklahoma. She was a graduate of Chandler High School. She was also a charter member of the Chandler Southern Baptist Church. On December 10th, 1970, she married Bobby McEntire....