Shiela Garvin Cain

Memorial service for Shiela Garvin Cain will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 in the McRay Funeral Home Chapel.  Dr. Bryan Haynes will officiate.

Shiela Garvin Cain passed peacefully on Thursday, December 15th, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Shiela was born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to James and Pat Garvin on May 21st, 1953. Shiela was the youngest of James and Pat's children and had a natural artistic ability from a very young age. After graduating in 1971 from Western Heights High School she moved to Hawaii. She returned to Oklahoma City and quickly moved on to her next adventure in Rada Tilly, Argentina. She returned to Oklahoma and packed up her car for San Diego, California. A few short years later, she returned to her home base in Oklahoma. She realized that she was ready for her next chapter in life and moved to Oak Harbor, Washington where she lived for the next 16 years until again returning to Oklahoma City with her daughter. Shiela made Oklahoma City her final home in 2000.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Dianne McCall and her mother, Pat Garvin. Shiela leaves behind  a loving daughter, Laura Martell, who she said was her greatest accomplishment, a son in law, Tom Connelly, who she adored and one granddaughter, Lily Jones, Sheila's father, James Garvin, brother, James "Duane" Garvin and wife, Carol Garvin, along with nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. Shiela also leaves behind her beloved Rottweiler, Boris.

While Shiela is no longer of this earth, her legacy lives on in her surviving family and art. She was an accomplished wildlife artist who enjoyed painting and all forms of art and crafting. She also loved photography, gardening, spending time with her family and attending horse shows, art events and spending time with her dog. She was the best daughter, mother and friend anyone could ask for. Now at peace and with her sister and mother, she will be missed.

Robert Melvin Sims

Funeral service for Robert M. Sims, age 76 of Ninnekah will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Ninnekah.  Pastor Curtis Townley will officiate.

Robert Melvin Sims was born to Etta Arlene Biesecker Sims and Melvin Saul Sims on April 4, 1946.  He married Olena Gail Sims on November 27, 1970.  They recently celebrated their 52nd anniversary.  He served in the Air Force for a short period of time and retired from Tinker Air Force Base as a civilian airplane mechanic.  

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister; sisters Betty Owen and Wilma Fournier; brother Frank Sims and his in-laws W.T. and Pauline Dean.

He is survived by his wife Gail; his sons Jimmy Sims, Billy Sims, Tony Sims and Jaden Sims; daughter Doshua Sims; his siblings Delores Kennedy, Mary Knoftz, John Sims and a host of friends.

Interment will be in the Ninnekah Cemetery.  Services are under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

Karry Dawn French

Karry Dawn French was born on July 31, 1966 to the late William and Betty French, in Anadarko, Oklahoma.  She passed away on December 6, 2022 in Oklahoma City, surrounded by her loved ones. Services under the direction of McRay Funeral Home will be Saturday, December 10, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Verden at 1 pm.  Interment to follow at Cache Creek' KCA Cemetery in Apache. 

Karry was blessed to spend 13 years with the love of her life Johnny Smith.  She had one of the most contagious and amazing laughs. She was a kind hearted friend to everyone.  Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.  Her grandchildren were the light of her life. 
      
Karry is survived by her children Kristopher French, Melissa French, Patrick French, and Tyler French;  15 grandchildren, Breanna French, AJ French, Mathew French, Kyndall French, Davion Anderson, Kaloni Anderson, Ja’Kore Anderson, Kristopher French Jr., Nicole French, Ariana French, Legna French, Joe Serman Jr., Journey Serman, and Anastasia Serman; sister Margie French; brothers Donnie French, Jeremy French, Richard French and many nieces and nephews.
   
She was preceded in death by both parents; husband Johnny Smith; sisters Jennifer Komardley, Mary French, Gail French, and Jeanne Mosley; niece Jamie French; brother William French Jr.;  and Grandson Andrew French.  

Ollie Juanita Snider

Funeral service for Ollie Juanita Snider will be held at 1:30pm on Monday, December 12, 2022 at the Tri-City Worship Center in Newcastle, OK with Pastor Chilles Hutchinson officiating.  There will be viewing on Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 2:00pm to 7:00pm at McRay Funeral Home in Chickasha, OK.

Ollie Juanita Snider (Ryans) was born July 2, 1933 to Richard Ryans and Ollie Grace (Cornell) Ryans in Cement, OK.  Juanita passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at her home in Blanchard, OK at the age of 89.  Juanita married the love of her life, Art Snider, on June 21, 1952 in Lawton, OK.  Art preceded her in death on May 3, 2017.

She enjoyed gardening and working in her flower beds.  She loved to cook and spend time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but most of all she loved to spend time with her Lord and Savior.  Juanita and Art moved to many small towns around the Lawton area, but they always located a church right away so they could worship and be in the presence of the Lord.

Survivors include Donna Dutton and husband Fred of Blanchard, OK; Buddy Snider and wife Dianne of Boaz, AL; Terry Snider and wife Linda of Apache, OK; Dale Eads of Del City, OK. Six grandchildren Staci Bernal and husband David of Moore, OK; Brian Adams and wife Christina of Blanchard, OK; Misty Cannon and husband Chuck of Norman, OK; Amy McDaniel and husband Heath of Boaz, AL; Jasma Snider of Woodward, OK; Zac Eads of Oklahoma City, OK; 12 great-grandchildren Trey; Faith; Joseph; Brilynne; Emma; Emily; Tayler; Noah; Raylynn; Henson; Shasta; and Jagger.  Juanita has one brother Alvin Ryans of Rush Springs, OK and one sister Lorine Sousa of Stockton, CA as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Ollie Ryans; her husband Art Snider; two daughters Sharon Ratliff and Kathy Eads; two grandchildren David Flagger and Mikey Flagger; six brothers and two sisters.

Interment will be in the Celestial Gardens Cemetery in Cyryil, OK.

Jan Lane (Melton) Bailey

Funeral service for Jan (Melton) Bailey will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, December 3, 2022 in the McRay Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receieve visitors from 3:00pm until 6:00pm on Friday, December 2 at McRay Funeral Home.

Jan Lane (Melton) Bailey passed away from this life to be with her Lord and Savior on November 29, 2022.  A devout Christian, she was a member of the Church of Christ.  She was born on July 29, 1946 to William E. Melton Jr. and Novella Mae (Price) Melton in Chickasha, Oklahoma.  She graduated from Roswell High School (New Mexico) in 1964.  In 1974, she met the love her life, Bill Bailey, and they were married for over 48 years.  She was the proud mother of six children.  An avid church-goer and volunteer, she was always coordinating the preparation of funeral dinners, working with the March of Dimes, and crocheting hats and blankets for needy newborn infants, which were then  donated to local hospitals. She was known for her abundant kindness, generosity and grace.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, and one son, Jeffrey. 

She is survived by her husband, Bill Bailey, children Dianna Leonhardt, David Bailey, Brent Kenney, Krista Bailey Massey, and Charles Bailey, sister Nancy Melton Morales and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery.  Services are under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

Mildred E. “Micki’ Kiser

Funeral for Mildred E. “Micki” Kiser, age 100 of Palestine, TX, formerly of Chickasha, will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 2, 2022, in the McRay Funeral Home Chapel.  Ron Blankinship will officiate.

Micki was born the daughter of Charlie O. Smith and Maudie J. (Manley) Smith on October 10, 1922, in Konawa, Oklahoma.  She died on November 28, 2022, in Palestine, Texas.

Micki grew up in Wanette, OK and moved to Oklahoma City in 1941.  She married John Kiser on September 1, 1943 and they moved in 1960 to Lawton, OK where they lived until moving to Rush Springs, OK in 1971.  In 1988, they moved to Chickasha where Micki lived until moving to Palestine, TX to be near her son due to her health. While in Chickasha, Micki was a member of the Southern Oaks Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Roy, Ed, and Oliver; two sisters, Dora and Juanita; great granddaughter, Kayla; daughter, Edith Bryant; and her husband, John Kiser.

Micki is survived by her son, Charles Kiser and wife Connie of Palestine, TX; son-in-law, Anthony Bryant of Denison, TX; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Burial will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery.  Services are under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

Marjorie Annice Hill

Funeral service for Marjorie Annice Hill, age 83 of Verden, Oklahoma will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at the Epworth United Methodist Church.  Rev. Kyle Clark will officiate.

Annice passed away on November 19, 2022, at her home in Verden, Oklahoma, surrounded by her family.

Annice was born on September 25, 1939 to Elbert E. and Erma Ruth “McDowell” Cassel in Verden, Oklahoma. Annice was a graduate from Verden high school in 1957 and continued her education at Draughon’s Business school. While attending business school she met the love of her life Bill in 1958.

In 1959, she and Bill were married and inseparable from that point on. Annice and Bill were married for over 63 years and had two children, Fred and Denise.

Annice was a fiercely dedicated mom to her children. Family came first and was above all else to Annice. The hole left by Annice’s absence is impossible to fill. She adored all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved spending time with them at every available opportunity.

Annice loved her church, teaching Sunday school, playing the piano, singing in the choir, UMW, OHCE, her house plants, and flower gardening. Her favorite music was hymns. She began playing the piano at Dutton UMC, her childhood home church which she attended with her family and her grandparents.

Annice was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert E and Erma Cassel, son Fred Hill and granddaughters Franziska Annice Wall and Abby Michelle Wall, two brothers, Elden Cassel and Dale Cassel.

She is survived by husband Bill, daughter Denise and husband Joe Wall, daughter-in-law Tammie Hill, grandchildren James Wall, Billy Joe Wall and wife Lorinda, Michael Wall, Elizabeth Wedel and husband Tyler, and Katherine Crow and husband Zack, seven great grandchildren, sister Betty and husband Terry Pope, and two sister-in-laws Mary Lou Cassel and Dorothy Cassel and a host of nieces and nephews.

Burial will be in the Liberty Cemetery.  Services are under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

Carrie Armstrong

Funeral service for Carrie Armstrong, age 94, of Norge, OK will be held at 10:30am on Monday, November 28, 2022, at Bible Baptist Church.

Carrie married Jim Armstrong in 1954 in Paul’s Valley, Oklahoma.  She has lived in the Norge and Pioneer area for many years.  She was a member of the Laverty Baptist Church.  Carrie loved canning and sewing.

Carrie was preceded in death by her parents, Buster and Rosa Smith; her husband, Jim Armstrong; daughter, Betty Abshier;  three sisters and their husbands, Emmie and Jack Devault; Ruby and Art Hayes, Bessie and Jack Lee; grandsons, Freddy Abshier and 
Kirk Abshier; son-in-law, Jimmy Abshier

She is survived by her son, Jim Armstrong; former daughter-in-law Laurie Dobson; grandsons Nicholas Armstrong and Jesse Armstrong; granddaughter Brittney Armstrong; great grandchildren Andrea, Ahbree, Paisley, Corbin, and one great granddaughter soon to be born.

Burial will be in the Laverty Cemetery.  Services are under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

Doris Joy (Ware) Walker

Funeral service for Doris Joy Walker, age 84, of Verden, Oklahoma,  will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 10 a.m. in the McRay Funeral Home chapel.

Joy was born July 17, 1938 to Perry Preston Ware and Doris Eunice Ware in Savannah, Oklahoma.  She subsequently moved to Tupelo, Oklahoma. Joy grew up on a farm south of Tupelo on the bank of Muddy Boggy Creek.  She was a talented basketball player and loved playing high school sports for the Tupelo Tigers. After graduating from high school, she married D. L. on September 25, 1958 and they moved to Nurnberg, Germany, while D. L. served in the United States Army.  Their oldest daughter was born while they were in Germany.  After returning to the United States, they had another daughter.  D. L. operated heavy equipment and Joy made a home for her family as they traveled from road job to road job before settling in Verden in 1969.  Joy’s family was her highest priority.  She never missed a sporting event or activity with her daughters and grandsons.  Joy was their biggest fan!  Joy was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for the family.  She also enjoyed sewing, word games, fishing and feeding the hummingbirds.

Joy was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 10 siblings.  

She is survived by children DeLonia and Stanley Verser of Verden and Kimberly and Mike Feno of Morrison, Colorado.  She is also survived by grandsons and wives: Daniel and Auriel Verser, Brookshire, Texas; Benjamin Verser, Verden, Oklahoma; Kyle and Mariah Feno, Littleton, Colorado; Evan and Samantha Feno, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico; Ryland and Raquel Feno, Littleton, Colorado; and Lance Feno, Littleton, Colorado.

Burial will be in the Gerty Cemetery in Gerty, OK at 3 p.m.  Services are under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

Christopher Watson Miller, Jr

Funeral service for Chris Watson Miller, age 88 of Verden, Oklahoma will be held at 10:00am, Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at the Verden First Baptist Church with Charles Willis officiating.

Chris Watson Miller was born March 29, 1934 to Chris and Nona Miller near Verden, Oklahoma. He went to be with Jesus on November 5, 2022 at his home in Anadarko, Oklahoma. He graduated from Verden High School in 1952. He married his high school sweetheart Juanita Jean Unruh on September 3, 1955 and raised three children. Some of the endeavors of his early life: Chris was active in FFA. He was very successful in many different judging contests from livestock to land judging. In 1951 his team won the State Livestock Judging Contest. He excelled in raising and showing Poland China Swine and was the President of The Swine Breeders Association. He loved the farming life and also worked in the construction field building houses. Chris loved his family with all his heart and soul. He was respected and revered in all fields of business that he endeavored in. They lived on a farm north of Verden until 1986 and then traveled to various construction sites in the state of Oklahoma. 

He is survived by his daughter Diane and Doug Butler, of Anadarko, son Keith and Cathy Miller of Clinton, and son Kent and Dana Miller of Purcell. Eight grandchildren, Joe Hackney and Alison Schindler of Chickasha, Chris and Kenli Miller of Clinton, Courtney and Matt Slover of Tuttle, Whitney and Will Carpenter of Mustang, Ashley and Blaine Harrison of Gracemont, Kaleb Miller of Clinton, Kyleigh and Craig Walton of Mustang, and Mason Agee of Purcell. Six Great Grandsons - Rylend Slover, Cooper Hackney, Braylin Slover, Langston Miller, Heston Miller, and Axl Harrison. Four Great Granddaughters - Emma Harrison, Kaisley Jean Slover, Kaizlee Miller, and Kori Kate Carpenter. Sister in-laws Opal Layman and Dennis Beanland of Ridgedale, MO, Verda and Don Winn of Verden, OK, and Lauri and Jackson McLane of Anadarko, OK, numerous nieces and nephews, and close friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife Juanita Jean Miller, parents Chris and Nona Miller and brother Bob Miller and sister Pauline Miller.

Pallbearers: Joe Hackney, Chris Miller, Kaleb Miller, Matt Slover, Will Carpenter, and Craig
Walton. 

Interment will be in the Verden Cemetery. Service is under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

Katherine Marie Leduc

Memorial service for Kay Leduc, age 80, will be held at 11:00am, Monday, October 24, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Verden, OK.  Pastor Lynn Bellamy will officiate.

Katherine Marie Leduc was born September 20, 1942 to Walter Sutton Turner and Virginia Marie Thompson Turner. She was later adopted by Bob and Joann Wynn. She married Johnny Lee Wisdom on March 6, 1959 and to that union was born two children, Debbie and Ricky.

Kay spent most of her life in California. When the children were young, she worked at Douglas making parts for airplanes, later she moved RV’s around the United States. Her children have many wonderful memories of great adventures with their Mom….drive in movies, camping, riding motorcycles, boating and water skiing to name a few. Kay loved her long career with the Coachella California school system, where she worked as cafeteria supervisor and retired after 21 years of service. She married Larry Leduc on January 13, 2001. They enjoyed years of traveling around the United States in their RV. Kay loved the bluegrass festivals. They later relocated in Sulphur, Oklahoma to be near her daughter Debbie Gresham. As a child, Kay played violin and was in ballet. She loved her dogs and treated them like family. Kay enjoyed traveling with her family and going on cruises, her family was her heart!

She is survived by her two children Debbie Gresham and husband Lawrence of Chickasha, Oklahoma. Ricky Wisdom and wife Anna of Indio, California. She has 7 grandchildren Brandy Stallings, Denise Gresham, Joshua Wisdom, Christopher Wisdom, Ricky Wisdom Jr., Jacob Wisdom and Zachary Wisdom. 15 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents Bob and Joann Wynn and her husband Larry Leduc.

Cremation arrangements are with McRay Funeral Home.

Delbert Gene Akins

Funeral service for Delbert Gene Akins, age 81 of Chickasha will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at the Northside Church of Christ under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

Delbert Gene Akins was born the son of Lee Arthur Akins and Ethel Lee (Cocheran) Akins on July 6, 1941, in Anadarko, Oklahoma and died on October 15, 2022 at his home in Chickasha.  He attended Cement Schools.  He worked for 19th Seed Company when he met Shirley Myatt who was working at a café in Konawa where he would eat.  They married June 4, 1961.  He started working at USAO in 1961 and retired in 1995.  Delbert was a member of Northside Church of Christ where he served as a deacon for many years.

He loved camping, fishing and jeeping in Creede, Colorado, every year.  He spent many hours sitting around the campfire visiting with family and whittling. He was a master wood carver.  He also enjoyed riding horses and would ride every chance he could.  He also spent 30 years volunteering at Grand Elementary sharing his whittlings every year.  

He is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and six sisters.  

He is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughter and son-in-law Jeanie and Lynn Lee; son, Ron Akins and fiancé TaMara Skipworth; grandchildren: Austin Akins, Corbin and Kylie Lee, Tanner Akins, Rabecca Akins, Caitlyn and Colton Adams, Kylie Layne and Bryar Berry; great-grandchildren: Emberly and Bristol Adams, Adeline Lee and Oaklynn Layne; and sister Margie Akins.

Interment will be in Fairlawn Cemetery.

Jane Grace Burns

Graveside funeral service for Jane Grace Burns, 76, of Chickasha, OK was held Friday, October 14, 2022 at the Gracemont Cemetery, under the direction of McRay Funeral Home. Sister Alice Wendling officiated.

Jane was born the daughter of Marvel and Ruth Burns on April 17, 1946 in Crawford County Pennsylvania.  She died on October 11, 2022 in Chickasha.

Jane grew up on a dairy farm in Pennsylvania. After getting married she moved to Gracemont, OK to be near her mother; later moving to Chickasha where she lived for the rest of her life.  During her life she served others in her work as a waitress.

She was preceded in death by her parents Marvel and Ruth Burns and brothers Jonathan Burns and Elwood Southwick.

Jane is survived by her son and wife David and Thelma Burns; grandchildren Ashley Quillin, Brooke Burns, Megan Hickman and David Burns, Jr. as well as eight great-grandchildren.

Anna Maria Edens

Graveside funeral service for Anna Edens, age 85, of Chickasha, Oklahoma will be held at 11:00am, Saturday October 8, 2022 at Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.    Viewing will be on Thursday and Friday from 9:00am until 7:00pm.

Anna passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 3, 2022.  She was born on October 25, 1936 to Josef and Hermine Grimbs in Bishofruet, Germany.   

The union with SFC. Robert Buckner, Sr. was blessed with four boys.  Anna moved to the united states in 1958. She married Benny Edens on May 14, 1979 in Little Rock, Arkansas. In addition to being a dedicated and loving mother, Anna also worked two jobs and would attend all the sporting events that she could.  She was strict but did the best that she could.  She loved animals and crocheting in her spare time, baking her special German cookies.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents Josef and Hermenai Grimbs; her brothers Alois Grimbs, Ludwick Grimbs, Mox Grimbs, Otto Grimbs, Adorlge Grimbs; two sisters Maria Grimbs and Gerty Grimbs; Grandson-in-law SSG Leonard S. Henderson and husband Benny Edens. 

Survivors include her sister Berta Grimbs of Bishofreut, Germany; sons and wives Robert and Lorrie Buckner, Larry and Karen Buckner, Max and Linda Buckner and Jack Buckner, Bobby and Diane Edens, Bernie and Trinity Edens, Brady and Dawn Edens and Ben Edens.  Grandchildren are Brian Buckner, Jessica Vasquez, Karley Buckner, SGM Chrishelle Mckenzie, Janelle Henderson, Lorrin Kim, Kyle Buckner, Zach Buckner and Preston Buckner along with 11 great grandchildren. 

Exodus 23:20 
“See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.” 

Helen Louise Handke

Funeral service for Helen Louise Handke, age 94, will be Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 2:00pm at the First Baptist Church in Verden, OK under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

Helen was born the daughter of John and Mildred Nath on November 29, 1927 in El Reno, OK.  She died on October 4, 2022 in Chickasha, OK.

Helen moved to Verden as a young child.  She married Andrew Handke in 1944 and graduated from Verden High School in 1946.  The couple made their home in Verden prior to moving to Dutton where she and her husband started farming.  She also worked at the Dutton Store.  They farmed for years in the Dutton area before moving to the family farm south of Lake Chickasha where they farmed for many more years.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband Andrew Handke; her parents John and Mildred Nath; her brother Clifford and her sister Lillian.

She is survived by her daughter Ruth Ann James and husband Keith; son Kenneth Handke and wife Kay; son Keith Handke and wife Judy; brother Clyde Nath and wife Pauline; grandchildren Judi and husband Glen Wood, Natalie and husband Scott Church, Reed and wife Emily James, Roxi and husband Kyle Tallent, Amy and husband Brad Zerger, Derek and wife Kristy Handke; great-grandchildren Rebecca Wood, William and Weston Church, Piper and Reese James, Kylee and Rylon Tallent, Ethan and Dylan Zerger and Makenzie, Katelyn and Evan Handke.

Interment will be in the Verden Cemetery.

James Valton “J.V.” Lobaugh

James Valton Lobaugh was born May 7, 1931, at Vanoss, Oklahoma, to parents Valton and Deletha Lobaugh. He died on September 22, 2022, at his home at the ageof 91, surrounded by family.

J.V. attended school at Vanoss, Oklahoma, for two years, then attended school at Stratford, Oklahoma, from the third grade until graduation from high school. He attended college at O.B.U. in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He then attended Southwestern Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas, and received a Bachelor of Divinity Degree. J.V. married Laquita Newman, both age 19, while attending O.B.U. They were married for 72 years. He became pastor of a church at the age of 19 and continued to pastor and minister to churches in Oklahoma for 59 years. He also participated in severalcrusades in various places including Old Mexico, Ohio, Colorado, and Michigan. He was chosen to preach the annual message at an Oklahoma Baptist Convention and was a speaker at a chapel service at Southwestern Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas. He also visited Egypt and Israel with a tour group of 57 people. He also served as chaplain to the Altus PoliceDepartment fora period of time.

He was preceded in death by his mother Deletha Lobaugh, age 65, his father Valton Lobaugh, age 92, and his step-mother Florene Wyatt Lobaugh, age 106.

He is survived by his wife Laquita; sonJames Lynn Lobaugh; daughter Susan Bull and husband Jim; granddaughter Sarah Yount and husband Reggy and their children, Jackson, Reed, and Knox; grandson Matthew Fibla-Yates and wife Emma and their children, Esmae and Mia; stepgrandson Kerry and wife Jaclyn and their children, Easton and Evyn.

Other survivors are a step-brother: Ken Wyatt and wife Julie; a step-sister: Lou Ann Glogorski; four cousins: Bernadene McGinnis, Neketa West, Doyle Lobaugh, and Donna SuePecore; and a loving host of other family and friends.

Doris Filip

Graveside funeral service for Doris Filip will be held at 10:00am, Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Fairlawn Cemetery in Chickasha, OK.  Brother Kim Hayes will officiate.

The family of beloved Doris Filip is grieved to announce she has passed on September 11, 2022.

She was born Nov 11, 1947 in Cogar, OK to Leslie and Mary Jane Guinn, who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by Kenneth Ray Sanders whom she married Feb 17, 1967; and her son William Frank Filip.

She is survived by her husband Otto Filip married December 17, 1988 in Chickasha, OK. She is also survived by her daughters Tina and Tessa (Kenneth) and Cassandra (Otto). Her five sisters, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

She will be laid to rest at Fairlawn Cemetery.  Arrangements are with McRay Funeral Home.

Donald Anthony Trammell

Graveside funeral service for Donald A. Trammell, 68, of Chickasha, OK will be at 10:00am, Friday, September 16, 2022 at Memory Lane Cemetery, Anadarko, OK. Viewing will be Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00am-7:00pm with the family receiving visitors from 4:00pm-6:00pm Thursday.

Donald (Blue) Trammell was born on January 11, 1954 to Lee Roy Trammell and Dorothy Jones Trammell.  He died on September 10, 2022.  He was raised in the Chickasha area all of his life.  He grew up in a large, close knit family and over the years acquired many friendships, some life long.  He married his high school sweetheart, Mary J McKim, in 1973.  Together they raised their daughter Brande and her little brother Donnie (his name sake), who passed away at three years of age.  Over the course of their 49 years of marriage he and Mary enjoyed helping to raise their three grandchildren; Ariana Brown, Ethan Trammell and Gracie Lee (Trammell).  Blue cherished his two great-grandbabies Kyrie Gene and Kiersleigh Don, ages two and nine months.

He was a wonderful friend, brother, cousin, uncle and husband who fulfilled his roll as “Dad,” “PaPa” and “Great Grampa” very well.  He was a hard worker, jack of all trades, “go to” guy who could fix just about anything and was loved by all who knew him.  Blue was a lover, a fighter, a loyal friend that was always ready to help anyone he could, any way he could.  He was good at everything he endeavored to do, working as a carpenter and an oil field hand. He held various supervisor positions and ended a 20 year career as a truck driver in 2016.  He was always an excellent provider for his family.

He had a quick witted way of expressing himself.  He could compliment or cut you all in the same breath, but you loved him anyway!  Blue was a clown and smart aleck, cracking everyone up one minute or hurting your feelings the next minute!  He was bold and fearless all of his life, right up to the end, and died peacefully in his sleep at home with his loved ones nearby.

He was preceded in death by his father Lee Roy Trammell; mother Dorothy Trammell Franklin and stepfather Ottis Lee Franklin; brothers Denny, David and Daniel; and sisters Virginia Haner and Valery Franklin.

He is survived by his wife Mary Trammell of the home; Diana and Davey Miller of Rush Springs; Claudette and Michael Holsapple of Oklahoma City; Lee Ann and Scottie Williams of Marlow; Doug and Cheryl Trammell of El Reno; and Terry Franklin of Louisiana.

Arrangements are with McRay Funeral Home.

Cynthia Graham Bramblett

Graveside memorial service for Cynthia Lee Bramblett will be at 2:00pm, Monday, September 12, 2022 in the Verden Cemetery, Verden Oklahoma.

Cynthia Lee Bramblett, 66, passed peacefully from this life to her heavenly home on September 7, 2022, in Oklahoma City, surrounded by her family. Cindy was born June 25, 1956, in Subic bay, the Philippines to John Gerald Downes and Chiquita Osborne Downes, where her father was stationed in the Navy. Cindy was approximately eight years old when the family moved to the Verden area where her father was a Navy recruiter in Chickasha, Oklahoma, in the late 1960s. She attended Verden schools and graduated a few months ahead of her class and moved to Norman where she attended OU. When she returned home, she worked for the BIA in Anadarko. Cindy met and married Frank Graham of Verden and they were blessed with two sons, Jason Don Graham and Eric Patrick Graham. Cindy later met and married Jerry Bramblett. They were married for ten years. In her last years her constant companion was Howard Tallent of Verden,OK. They both cared deeply for each other. Cindy had unwavering faith. Every day spent with her always included prayers for her family and friends. Cindy brought everything to God and praised him for his son Jesus Christ and was always thankful for everything in her life. She never met a stranger. She fed, clothed, and housed many people over the years, asked for nothing in return. Cindy was a wonderful daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt and sister. Her greatest joy is her son and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed, but we know we will meet again. Cindy was a proud citizen of the Delaware Nation. The family would like to thank the ladies of the social services office for their help. 

Cindy was survived by her son and daughter-in-law Jason and Angela Graham of Colorado, grandchildren Braydon, Jaylyn, and Halee Graham, sister and brother-in-law Kelly and Marty Flow of Verden, brother and sister-in-law Casey Downes, Tonya Seifried, and a special sister for many years, Diana Lee Herring of Lindsey, Nephews Shon, Shane, Dillian, Brent, Matthew, and niece Mikki. 

Preceding her in death were her parents, John and Chiquita Downes, her son Eric Patrick Graham, two brothers, Michael J Downes and John Patrick Butch Downes, also a husband, Jerry Bramblett.

Arrangements are with McRay Funeral Home.

Clovis Eugene Henderson
March 12, 1936 to August 19, 2022

Funeral service for Clovis Eugene Henderson, 86, of Rush Springs, OK will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Pocasset, OK.  Pastor Clyde Ross will officiate.

Clovis Eugene Henderson was born on March 12, 1936 to Almeda (Anderton) and Norwood Henderson at Tuttle, Oklahoma.  His Mom died when he was two years old and his Dad married Molena Farmer and they gave Clovis three loving sisters, Norma, Jeanie, and Janet whom he loved dearly. 

Clovis enjoyed family, school and church.  He was involved in Royal Ambassadors at First Baptist Church at Amber.  He was a good student which led to a semester at Oklahoma Baptist University but his passion was sports. He played basketball and baseball at Amber Schools as well as driving a school bus while in high school. He was most successful in baseball being the ace pitcher for his team. Clovis was good enough to be invited to be a pitcher for a semi-pro baseball team based in the Oklahoma panhandle. They traveled all over playing other semi-pro teams.  Clovis enjoyed doing this and was presented the opportunity to try out for the Baltimore Orioles which he did not pursue because he put his family first. 

He married the love of his life, Barbara Ann McGuffin on May 27, 1956 at Laverty Baptist Church.  They had three boys Tim, Kent, and Danny; who were the center of their lives. Boys tend to run in packs and there were always extras at their home, helping with chores, eating snacks, playing games, even going on trips with them.  Clovis and Barbara wanted their boys to love Jesus and to accept the Lord and to live a good life, which they have all done.

Clovis was always productive. He worked at TG&Y Warehouse and he began a dairy farm operation with the help of his boys and Dad. Dairy farming is a 24 hour 7 days a week job. But he always made time to go to the baseball field and help the boys with pitching and hitting practices and often times helped other kids gain a better understanding for baseball. He encouraged others to develop their skills and to find their strengths. In his later years he certainly enjoyed watching all of his grandchildren; Macy, Jess, Danielle, Nathan, Ryan, and Zane play basketball, softball or baseball. He was so proud of all of their accomplishments both on and off the field. Fellowship with your loved ones was spiritual for Clovis. He was always witnessing to others, talking about his Lord and Savior. He wanted everyone to find the peace he had with his Lord.  

Clovis’ deep faith is what kept him going in hard times. His beautiful bride, Barbara, whom he loved so much and had given him 3 wonderful boys was diagnosed with cancer and went on to be with our Lord in January of 1981. Clovis was blessed to have the support of family and close friends. He continued to farm and work on the dairy. He missed the companionship and love that Barbara had given him. 

He met Flo McBride and they married in March of 1982. He continued to operate the dairy until October of 1983 and decided to move to Levelland, Texas where Flo’s family lived.  Flo’s children said Clovis made his footprints alongside their own father. The roads between Levelland and Amber were well traveled during these years as both families made many trips to see each other.  Flo became very ill and went to be with her Lord in 2008. 

Again, with a deep faith and the support of family and friends Clovis moved back to Chickasha, OK later in 2008, returning to his 3 boys and their families. He drove a school bus for Chickasha Public Schools and Canadian Valley Technology Center.  During this time he met Lola Brown and they were married in June of 2009. He continued to drive the school bus until health reasons forced him to retire. Clovis was truly a blessed man and was fortunate enough to have marriages with three outstanding women. He also had two “special gals” in his life; Flo’s daughter, Gladys McBride and Jenny Lyn Dutton, Lola’s granddaughter. He was the perfect person to make a difference in their lives. Clovis loved much and was cared for and loved by many.  His health declined and Clovis was tired of doctors, tests and not feeling good enough to do the things he loved, spending quality time with family. He passed peacefully surrounded by his family, listening quietly as he slipped away to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 19, 2022.

Clovis is survived by Lola of the home. Three sisters, Norma and her husband Larry Hogue, Jeanie and her husband Gary Buser, and Janet and her husband Joe Herrera. His three boys Tim and his wife Rita Henderson, Kent and his wife Talena Henderson, Danny and his wife Melody Henderson, his stepchildren,  Judy & Don Johnson, Lydia & David Robinson, and  John & Sharla McBride, 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren plus many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Almeda, Norwood, and Molena Henderson; two wives, Barbara Henderson and Flo McBride Henderson; step- grandchildren, Neisha Robinson, Gladys McBride and Anthony Lee Johnson; and many family and friends.

Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Tuttle, OK.  Arrangements are with McRay Funeral Home.

Eddy Jay Juarez

Eddy Jay Juarez was born in Gonzalez, TX on September 28, 1963.  He and his older sister were raised by their loving grandfather.  Eddy passed away at OU Trauma Center on August 11, 2022 with his loving wife by his side.

Eddy joined the Rodeo in the early 80's and went on to win Champion Bull Rider in 1982.  After he left the Rodeo he ended up in Chickasha, OK working for the Buckminsters at the Best Western Inn for the next 11 years.  In 1995 he met the love of his life, Gina Deanne Clift.  The were married on July 20, 1996 in Chickasha, OK.  They were happily married for the next 26 years.  From their union they had a daughter, Emily Marie Juarez.  He also gained two more daughters that he raised as his own.  In 1999 Eddy started his own business known as Eddy’s RV Repair and Cabinetry which he owned and operated until his tragic accident.  Eddy loved his customers and never met a stranger.  He also love to play pool; but the real love of his life was his family, especially his five grandchildren.  If you knew Eddy then you probably heard about his grandkids.  Eddy was Godfearing, kind and loyal.  He always had a smile on his face and loved to make people laugh.  He will be truly missed by many.

Eddy is survived by his wife Gina Juarez; daughters Lanie Deanne and Lauren Brook; grandsons Keaton Day and Karsyn Gallimore; and granddaughters Kynlee Day, Ella Gallimore and Alyssa Day.

He was preceded in death by his baby daughter Emily Marie; sister Susie Juarez and his loving grandfather.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Southern Oaks Church of Christ.

Cremation arrangements are with McRay Funeral Home.

Mary Mozell Stephenson

Funeral service for Mary Mozell Stephenson, age 87 of Chickasha will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the Main Street Church of Christ in Alex, OK.

Mary was born the daughter of Buford Bibi Stewart and Minnie Lee (Logston) Stewart on March 14, 1935 in Alex, OK.  She died on August 17, 2022 in Chickasha.

Mary grew up in Alex, Oklahoma where she attended and graduated from Alex High School.  She married Billy Clyde Stephenson on February 17, 1954 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.  They lived the majority of their life in the Alex and Chickasha area.  Mary later attended Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts getting her early childhood classes.  She worked for head start as a teacher in Bradley, Rush Springs, and Chickasha. 

She was preceded in death by her parents Blu and Minnie Stewart, her husband Billy Clyde Stephenson, and two brothers, Albert and N. H. Stewart.

Survivors include son Randy Stephenson and wife Alice, son Rodney Stephenson and wife Becky, daughter Linda Stretch and husband Ken, daughter Dana Callahan and husband Bill, nine grandchildren, many great and great great grandchildren, numerous other family members.

Interment of Mary and the cremains of Billy Clyde Stephenson will be in the Bradley Cemetery.  Service is under the direction of the McRay Funeral Home.

Toye Mozelle (Walker) Yoder

Toye Mozelle (Walker) Yoder passed from this life into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, August 5, 2022. 

A memorial service will be at First Baptist Church in Chickasha, OK on Friday, August 19, 2022, at 10 am.

Toye was born on April 15, 1935, in Fletcher, OK to Gaines and Pearl Walker. As the sixth of nine children with a twin sister, Toye had an abundant family life. She wrote letters to Jimmy Yoder while he was serving in the US Navy then married the love of her life in 1955.  They enjoyed 66 years of married life together.  She worked as a telephone operator as a teen, then as a bank teller in Oklahoma City for many years.  When the  new Westinghouse Manufacturing plant opened in Norman, OK she became one of the first workers and eventually became a supervisor. Toye loved the Lord Jesus and as a teen invited him into her life and began her love of His Word.  She taught Sunday school and sang in many church choirs throughout her life.  Toye loved her grandchildren and would take them to the lake and have them over for sleepovers often and fed them a lot! 

Toye was preceded in death by her parents Gaines and Pearl Walker, sisters and their husbands,  Mary and James Wint, Dorothy and Bill Eichor, Delores and Don Herrin, and Joy and Bill Livingston and her brothers Gaines Walker and his wife Ruth,  Roy Walker, and brother-in-law Neal Brown.

She is survived by her husband Jimmy Yoder, sister Anna Brown, brother John Walker and wife Venita, son James Yoder and wife Gina, and daughter Jan Harrison and husband David. Her grandchildren are Maegan Womble, Jeremiah and Joshua Yoder, Hannah Keepers and husband Kris,  Emily Roberts and husband Nathanael,  Autumn Stark and husband Tyler, Tabitha Harrison, Lacy Thompson and Mark Baxter. Her great grandchildren are Isaac and David Keepers. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Toye would want everyone to know she loved the Lord and had asked Him into her life.  She would want to invite everyone to do the same and find the abundant life she found in Christ Jesus.

Toye saw cut flowers as dead flowers but she loved feeding people and animals.  So, instead of flowers, a donation to the Oklahoma Baptist Home for Children, the Oklahoma Food Bank, or Helping Paws in Blanchard, OK would honor her.

Cremation arrangements are with McRay Funeral Home.

Vicki Lynn Bauman

Vicki Lynn (Clift) Bauman was born in Pauls Valley on June 18, 1954. She was the oldest child of Oliver Truman and Ellen Ruth (Taylor) Clift. She peacefully passed away in her home on July 25, 2022 surrounded by her family. The family will have a memorial service at 2:00 pm on Saturday August 13, 2022 at the Southern Oaks Church of Christ in Chickasha. All who knew and loved her are invited.

She lived in Pauls Valley, Duncan, Bradley, and Lindsay before her family settled in Chickasha where she would graduate from Chickasha High School in the class of 1972. She and Phil were married on January 14, 1972 both at the age of 17 and spent the next 50 years of life being inseparable. From this union they had a daughter and a son.

Vicki was a member of the 16th and Florida Church of Christ where she met the love of her life and future husband Phillip Bauman. She was currently a member of the Southern Oaks Church of Christ. Vicki had many loves including her family, friends and of course her many beloved pets throughout the years. Her favorite past times were shopping/thrifting, making jewelry, and collecting things she loved. Being diagnosed at an early age with her health condition placed many obstacles in her way over the years, but she never lost her positive outlook and kind gentle spirit. 

Vicki is survived by her husband Phillip Bauman, her daughter Abby Bauman and husband Coy Maloney, and her son Nathan Bauman and wife Nicole. She was Mimi to her grandbabies.  They are Alexis Pearson and husband Jake, Kade Bauman, and Aleah Bauman. She also had one very special great grandbaby Baylor Pearson. Siblings include Phyllis Hamilton and husband Kevin, Christi Wood, Gina Juarez and husband Eddie, and Kent Clift and wife Lori. She also had many nieces, nephews, and cousins that she loved dearly.  

She was preceded in death by her father and mother Truman and Ruth Clift and nephew Garrett Wood. 

Arrangements were handled by McRay Funeral Home.

John Delman (Johnny) Cannedy

God welcomed a farmer to heaven today.  He also welcomed a devoted and faithful husband, loving and steady father, son, brother and family member.  As anyone who entered his den would have known, Johnny was an avid sportsman. Among the many deer, elk, antelope, pheasants, and yes, bears, were pictures and remembrances from the many hunting trips he had taken over his lifetime.  The bonds of friendship and love of the outdoors were things Johnny enjoyed sharing.  Whether he was hunting pheasant in Kansas, antelope in Colorado, bear in Alaska or having coffee with you at the Cogar Quick Stop, you knew you were Johnny’s friend.  He developed many friendships during the time he worked at Western Electric (now Lucent) that he kept during retirement.  He was very proud of the 41 years he worked there.  Johnny deeply loved his family as well.  He enjoyed family gatherings and events and often playfully teased his loved ones.  He enjoyed people and never met a stranger.  Johnny enjoyed farming his land and spent countless seasons nurturing and harvesting the land he loved.  In his final days, he was asking to go back to the farm.

John Delman Cannedy was born to parents John and Pearl Cannedy, whose home was south of Cogar, OK, on June 28, 1939 and was welcomed into heaven on July 23, 2022 in Yukon, OK.  He was 83 years old.  Johnny was raised on the family farm and attended Verden High School.  This is where he met the love of his life, Bettie Bruce.  They were married on April 20, 1963 and had two daughters, Kari (Gifford) and Nancy (Shedeck).  Johnny was a resident of Yukon for over 50 years.  Johnny was predeceased by his parents, brothers Cleatus and Jerrold, sister Gracie Johnston, and countless friends who he missed deeply.  He is survived by his wife, Bettie, daughters Kari and Nancy, his granddaughters Sotheby and Fynnegan Shedeck, his sister Ella Ridle, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Viewing will be from 9:00am to 7:00pm on July 27 at McRay Funeral Home in Chickasha, OK.  A funeral service to honor Johnny’s life will be held at the First Baptist Church in Verden, OK at 2:00pm on Thursday, July 28, 2022.  Burial will follow at the Memory Lane Cemetery in Anadarko, OK.

Russell Ellis Foster

Russell Ellis Foster, age 80, departed this life July 20, 2022.  Russell was born Sept. 9, 1941, in Alex, Oklahoma to Tom and Mabel Foster. 

He is survived by his wife, Lois Foster, daughter Cindy and husband Robin Russell, daughter Kristy Terry, and daughter Kathy and husband Robert Davis, 18 grandchildren Ryan and Mandy Russell, Sam and Ashley Rayburn, Rusty and Jan Russell, Riley and Stephanie Russell, Skyla and Tosin Olatunde, Kadie and Matt Lamberth, Madison and Carl Thomas, Mackenzie and Sean Gordon, and Foster and Bri Davis; 21 great grandchildren: Carter, Ty, Cade, Canon, Hunter, Brylee, Hallee, Lane, Bentley, Holt, Brittyn, Kynder, Lincoln, Cameron, Esther, Beckett, Hawkins, Chloe, Bo, Eden and one on the way and many other family and friends. 

His celebration of life will be held at Lindsay First Baptist Church in Lindsay, Oklahoma, Tuesday, July 26th at 5:00 PM. Internment will follow at the Alex Cemetery. 

Arrangements are with McRay Funeral Home.

Shelley Jean Henderson

Funeral service for Shelley Jean Henderson will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Bible Baptist Church.  Richard Prather will officiate.

Shelley Jean Henderson, age 62, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus and her husband Mark on July 10, 2022.

Shelley was born on February 28, 1960, in Borger, TX, to Clyde & Shirley Howard. She lived in Texas through her early elementary years until 3rd grade when her family moved to Oklahoma, eventually residing in Pocasset when she was in 5th grade. It was in high school at Amber Pocasset that she met her husband, Mark Henderson. The two were married on September 28, 1979, and brought two daughters into this world, Ashlie & Meagan. They operated a hay and trucking business together that Shelley carried on after Mark’s passing in 2014.

Shelley loved spending time with her family, most notably in these latest years her 5 grandsons. If you visit her home you will see play toys all over and a yard adorned with everything from a play-set to a zip line and ropes course. She loved tending to her yard, taking care of her animals, and having late night sweets with her mom, Shirley. Shelley loved people well all the days of her life, and is known by all as a woman with the kindest soul and most loving heart. She touched many lives with her positive spirit and genuine attentiveness to everyone who crossed her path.

Shelley is survived by her daughters, Ashlie & Meagan, 2 sons in love - Cody White & Casey Howard, 7 grandchildren - Morgan, Kaylee, Ryker, Jax, Rigston, Reddick, and Sawyer, her mother - Shirley Howard, mother-in-love - Wilma Henderson Odom, and numerous other cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, an uncle, sisters-in-love, and one brother-in-love. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mark, and dad, Clyde.

Interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery.  Arrangements are with McRay Funeral Home.

Doris Virginia Petitt

On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, Doris Virginia (Paxton) Petitt, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at age 79.

Doris was born on June 10, 1943 in Kansas City, Mo to John Mulick and Dorothy (Walker) Mulick. After moving from Kansas City to El Reno, Oklahoma as a teenager, she met Terry Ray Petitt at Falls Creek camp. The two became good friends and later started dating. At Christmas, 1960, she and Terry announced their engagement. Doris then graduated from El Reno Highschool in the spring of 1961, and married Terry on August 11, 1961 in El Reno, Ok. From this union, they raised three children, daughters Theresa Rae (Petitt) Garner, Traci Dawn (Petitt) Poe, and son Bryce David Petitt.

Doris had a passion for her Lord and Savior, as well as a love for people. Her greatest joy was spreading the Gospel and spending time bringing others closer to God.  Always quick to volunteer at Bible Baptist Church, Doris continued to enjoy services and bible studies until unable to physically attend. Doris was a skillful seamstress, baker, and homemaker. Many days, and nights, were filled with love, laughter, and delicious aromas as Doris showed her love through cooking for her family and friends.

Doris is preceded in death by her father, John Mulick, mother Dorothy (Walker) Paxton, sister Marianna Korn, and brother Roy Mulick. She is survived by her husband Terry Petitt, daughter and son-in-law Theresa and Terry Wayne Garner and their children Ethan Garner, Zachary and Kaylan Garner, Seth Garner, and Hannah Garner; daughter and son-in-law Traci and Rob Poe, and their children Carter and Meredith Poe, Olivia Poe, Nicholas Hubbell, Walker Poe, and Emma and Andrew Roy; and son and daughter-in-law Bryce and Jessica Petitt, and their children Logan Petitt, Hayden and Bethany Petitt, and Kaelan Petitt; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Casket Bearers for Doris are her grandsons, Hayden, Zachary, Ethan, Carter, Nicholas, Seth, and Walker.

Graveside services will be at 9am Monday 11 July 2022 at El Reno Cemetery, 1300 E. Elm St., El Reno, OK.

Memorial services will be at 11am Monday 11 July 2022 at Bible Baptist Church, 226 S. 29th St. Chickasha, Ok.

Memorial Contribution wishes can be made to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation / Cancer.

Jami Hackney

Jami D’Ann Hackney was born on September 11, 1959, to Barney Hackney, Jr. and to Peggy Jo (Potts) Hackney in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  She passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on June 27, 2022, at her home in Chickasha, OK, at the age of 62. 

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the USAO Alumni Chapel at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma campus at 11:00 am with Rev. Sheri T. Dickerson officiating.   

Jami graduated from Chickasha High School in 1977.  After graduation, she was accepted into Oklahoma Baptist University where she attended from the fall of 1977 to December of 1980.  Upon leaving OBU, Jami worked for First National Bank and Trust Company of Oklahoma City, and in 1981, she enlisted in the United States Army Reserves.  A rare leg disease prohibited her from finishing her training.  She later moved to Arizona and from there to California, where she loved being by the ocean.  In 1992, she moved back to Oklahoma and worked as a bookkeeper for McBride’s Construction Company in Edmond.  In July of that year, Jami met the woman who would become her wife, Tonnia L. Anderson, and she relocated to New Haven, Connecticut, to start a new life and pursue her dreams.   

Jami was a brilliant woman who loved learning. She had always wanted to finish her undergraduate degree, and was accepted into Southern Connecticut State University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree Magna Cum Laude in the spring of 1996, majoring in Sociology and minoring in Race & Ethnic Relations.  During her senior year, Jami received the highest undergraduate student award from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at SCSU.  

In the fall of 1996, she was accepted into the Master’s Program for Sociology at the University of Oklahoma.  She finished the program, except for her MS Thesis when she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia.  Though she wasn’t able to complete her MS degree due to health issues, this setback opened the door for her true calling as a psychotherapist.  In 1999, she was accepted into the Master’s program for the Department of Human Relations with an emphasis in counseling.  She graduated with honors in 2001, and upon completing clinical supervision, she became a Licensed Professional Counselor.  

Jami excelled as a therapist.  She was extremely knowledgeable and gifted. She also fundamentally cared about the well-being of others.  Even as a teenager, she had a gift for working with people to help them see their own beauty and self-worth.  Over the years, she sub-contracted at various mental health agencies.  But one of her proudest moments was when she was able to open Rainbow Counseling Services in 2018 in downtown Chickasha.  Her ability to help her clients filled her heart with meaning and joy in spite of the health challenges she struggled with on a day-to-day basis.

Jami is survived by her wife, Dr. Tonnia L. Anderson of the home in Chickasha, Oklahoma; her aunts, Joyce (Hackney) Moore of Lindsey, Oklahoma, Gladys Trammell of Harrah, Oklahoma; her uncles Travis Hackney and Joe Hackney of Blanchard, Oklahoma, and Frank Potts of Bray, Oklahoma; her nieces, Amanda Hackney of Shawnee, Oklahoma, Sara Bruno of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, and Megan Hackney of Seminole, Oklahoma.  A host of cousins exist, including Deanie Hackney of Purcell, Oklahoma, who helped reconnect Jami with her brother, and Marci Davenport  of Purcell, Oklahoma, whose mother Wilma Harmon helped Jami and Tonnia care for Jami’s brother Mark as he battled cancer.

Jami was preceded in death by her:  brother, Mark D. Hackney; mother, Peggy Jo Crutcher; and father, Barney Hackney, Jr.

Jami left the imprint of love on all of those she touched.  Jami truly lived a meaningful life filled will love, compassion, and generosity.  She will be missed dearly, but the beacon of light and love that glowed fiercely within her will remain forever.

Alicia Anne Spencer

Alicia Anne Spencer, 71, of Chickasha, Oklahoma, died Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Norman Regional Hospital.  She is survived by her ex-husband Roger Spencer, whom she married April 16, 1971.  They welcomed twin sons, Jason Tate and Justin Leorne Spencer in 1974.  They were each the greatest loves of her life.  Alicia was an equally proud grandmother, blessed with three beloved grandchildren: Dustin Spencer, Dusty Spencer and Molly Spencer.  She is also survived by two sisters, Terry Sue (Susie) Prince of Phoenix, Arizona and Judy Calhoun of Bloomington, Indiana as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family.  Alicia was preceded in death by her parents BG and Peggy Calhoun, siblings Catheryn Jennings, Barbara Plumb and Jeffy Curtis Calhoun.

Alicia was born December 30, 1950, in Coleman, Texas.  Alicia was a professional accountant and bookkeeper for many local businesses and owned a bookkeeping and tax service in Rush Springs for many years.  Alicia was crafty, whether that be at arranging flowers, decorating for Christmas–her favorite holiday–or devastating her opponents at Hand-and-foot.  She was a lively and ornery card player, a country chef who could make practically anything taste good, and a tough, no-nonsense Okie who worked hard every day of her life.  But it was her role as mother and grandmother that brought her the most joy and to which she devoted her life.

A memorial service was held at 10:30am on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Bible Baptist Church in Chickasha.  Cremation arrangements were with McRay Funeral Home.

Dorothy Laverne Kauffman

Dorothy Laverne Kauffman passed away suddenly on June 27, 2022, in her home at Chickasha Lake. Dorothy Laverne (Hardwick) Kauffman was born on Sept, 14, 1933 to George and Alice Hardwick of Granite, Oklahoma. At 11 years old, she started her first job at the drug store in Granite selling sodas and milkshakes.  She married John Kauffman in Lawton, Oklahoma on June 7, 1953. She worked as a telephone operator, and he was in the service at Fort Sill.  After marriage, they moved to Oklahoma City. Together they had three children: Don, Peggy and Johnna. She and John also helped raise one brother and two brothers-in law. While living in Oklahoma City, Dorothy worked as a secretary for a law firm.
 In 1972 they moved to the Chickasha Lake Community in Verden, Oklahoma where she lived for 50 years. In Verden, she worked as the school secretary and lunch lady for over 12 years. Dorothy loved hummingbirds and birds of any kind. She spent many years collecting hummingbird figurines and feeding numerous birds outside her kitchen windows. Every day she made a gallon of hummingbird nectar to fill her many outdoor feeders.  After retirement, she enjoyed many favorite pastimes including woodworking, ceramics, sewing, and gardening. Everyone in her community enjoyed her beautiful flower gardens from spring to fall.  At Christmas, her Christmas candy was always a big hit among teachers, neighbors, and family members.  Her favorite companion, Zippy was always next to her ready to chase a toy and get a treat.

Dorothy will be honored at 10:30 AM on Friday, July 1, 2022, at her home garden at 29 Catfish Lane, Chickasha Lake. The service will be followed by a private family burial. Under direction of Mcray Funeral Home in Chickasha, visitation will be open Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.  The family will be there on Thursday from 4:30-6:30 PM.

Preceded in death by her husband, John Eli Kauffman Jr., parents, George & Alice Hardwick, Brothers and spouses George and Willie Jean Hardwick, Buddy and Shirley Hardwick, Floyd Lee (Sam) Hardwick, Anne Gable, Roy Kauffman, and Mel Kauffman.

She is survived by her children: Don Kauffman and wife, Kathy of Blanchard, OK; Peggy Willis and husband, Tim of Verden, OK; and Johnna Kauffman Evans of Chickasha, OK. Her grandchildren: Michelle and Kip Fowler of Verden; Brandon Willis of Verden; Kyle and Kayse Kauffman of Blanchard; Sarah Evans of Yukon; Rachel Evans of Midwest City; and Zach Evans of Thomas, Oklahoma. Great grandchildren: Stephanie Fowler, Teresa Henderson and husband Aaron, Kaden Fowler and wife Baylie, Magen Willis and fiancé Logan Nitzel, Mika Evans, Raven Evans, Danni Kauffman, Emily Evans, and Maya Evans.
Great great grandchildren: Evan Sellers, Gabriel Fowler, and Aaron Henderson. Sister-in-law Wanda Hardwick; brother-in-law Mark Kauffman and Liz; sister-in-law Blanche Kauffman,  and brother-in-law Dick Kauffman and Rikki.

Hazel Imogene Taylor

Graveside service for Hazel Imogene Taylor, age 96 of Chickasha will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Fairlawn Cemetery.

Hazel was born on December 6, 1925, in Chickasha Oklahoma and grew up in Chickasha.  She married Charles Taylor on June 18, 1944.  She was a beloved mother to Teresa and Charles Edward, Jr.; proud sister to Wanda; proud grandmother to Brandy, Kris and Danyon; proud great-grandmother to Spenser, Donavon, Carson and Jacob; proud great-great- grandmother to Oaklyn and Sadie.  

She lived a full life as a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.

She loved to travel, attend church, garden and would sew anything for her grandchildren.  Most of all, she loved her family and friends and instilled good values in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Hazel was a faithful lady who loved the Lord, her family, church and community.  She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.

She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Charles; daughter Teresa Cobb; son Charles Edward, Jr; parents Fred Tryon and Buna Clay; sisters Wynona and Mary Jo; brother Jerry; and great-grandson, Danyon Jr.

Flowers can be sent to McRay Funeral Home who is in charge of the funeral arrangements. There is no viewing.

Cheryl Jean Johns

Cheryl Jean Johns, a long time Houston resident, real estate agent, and avid reader, passed away on May 2, 2022 in her home at the age of 69. Cheryl was born in Coalgate, Oklahoma on May 2, 1953 to parents Roy C. Bicknell and Ima Jean E. Hand. Cheryl welcomed her first son Christopher with her first husband Ernest “Ernie” Darvin in 1971. She expanded her family with her second husband Terry Johns and son Brandon in 1983.

She is survived by son Christopher Darvin of Lawton, OK, son Brandon and wife Joanna Johns of Greenville, brother Larry Michael Harris of Oklahoma City, OK, brother David and wife Mary Harris of Bethany, OK, sister Robin and husband Jon Palmer of Honey Brook, PA. She is also survived by granddaughter Ashley and husband Jesus Fonseca of Houston, three great-grandchildren Vincent, Asuna, and Damian Fonseca, granddaughter Candace Darvin of Houston, grandson Joshua Darvin of St. Louis, MO, nephew Jacky Harris of Oklahoma City, OK, nephew Matthew and wife Kendal Harris of Bethany, OK, niece Brittany and husband Brian Shriver of Raleigh, NC, and nephew Dillon Palmer of Honey Brook, PA. Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Ima Jean.

A graveside memorial service is scheduled for 9AM on Saturday, June 25th, 2022 at Fairlawn Cemetery in Chickasha, OK.

Vera Ireline Taylor

Graveside funeral service for Ireline Taylor, age 101, of Chickasha, OK will be held at 2:00pm, Monday, June 6, 2022 in the Rush Springs Cemetery. 

Ireline was born on September 12, 1920 in Fort Worth, Texas.  She was the third of four children born to John W Jacobs and Eva Bridwell Jacobs.  Her siblings included Alice Jacobs (1916); John W Jacobs, Jr (1918); and ImaJean Jacobs (1923).

The family came onto hard times and broke up when Ireline was 12 years old.  She went into the foster care system and was placed with a family living on a peanut farm.  It was not a positive experience.  As a youth she enjoyed sports, playing softball and volleyball.  She also learned how to sew.  She left the foster home when she turned 18 and married Fred McWhorter.  She was able to reconnect with her birth family and discovered that her father had remarried and she had three half-siblings: Jacklyn Jacobs Boardman (age 85); Franklin Jacobs (deceased age 77); and Jane Jacobs Lyon (age 77).  She also later discovered that her mother gave up an infant girl for adoption–Betty Litton (age 91).  Betty reached out to the family about 20 years ago.  Ireline was able to reconnect with all her siblings.  Ireline cared for her mother, Evie Carpenter, when she was not able to care for herself.  Evie lived to 103 years old.

In 1948 Ireline fell in love, married Buster Taylor, and had a blended family.  Their model was not “your children or my children,” they are all “our children.”  Her children are: Barbara Reid age 83; Jean Low (age 79); Linda Singleterry (deceased from leukemia at age 36); and Arnold Taylor (age 76).  Buster passed in 1992.  Prior to moving to Chickasha in 1985, they lived on an 80 acre cattle ranch in Rush Springs, OK.  They farmed and had horses.  She worked in several fields: beautician; bank teller; care giver and certified nurses aide.  Her hobbies included sewing, reading, traveling with siblings and volunteering.  From 1974 to 2003 Ireline was a foster parent to infants, toddlers and children up to age five.  She lost count, but approximately 40 children were with her–some for days, weeks or months, and one boy for several years.  She never had more than two children at a time in order to give them the necessary attention.  She fostered children until she was in her eighties when her pediatrician told her it was time to stop.  Since the 1960's she spent many years volunteering in hospitals.  Talley Walker Hospital in Marlow and Grady Memorial hospital in Chickasha.  Ireline has a strong Christian faith, read the Bible daily and was a member of the Church of Christ.  Her philosophy was to live a good Christian life and love everyone.  She loved old movies and country music.  Her favorite entertainers were John Wayne, James Arness and Travis James.  Words that could be used to describe Ireline are Kind, generous, good sense of humor, giving and forgiving.

Ireline was preceded in death by her parents John Jacobs and Evie Carpenter; husbands Fred McWhorter and Buster Taylor; daughter Linda Singleterry; grandson Max Taylor; granddaughter Shirley Hartline; brother John Jacobs; and sisters Alice Jacobs and Imogene Johnson; and half-sister Betty Litton.

Ireline is survived by her son Arnold Taylor; daughters Barbara Reid and Jean Low; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; half-sisters Jane Lyon and Jacklyn Brodman; half-brother Frank Jacobs as well as many nieces and nephews.

There will be no viewing. Arrangements are with McRay Funeral Home.

Edilynn Card

Funeral services for Edilynn Card, 86, of Chickasha, Ok will be held at 10:30am, Friday, May 27, 2022 at College Heights Baptist Church, officiated by Bryan Haynes. 

Edilynn Turner Card was born November 13, 1935, to Robert Edward "Ed" Turner and Opal Askins Turner in Duncan, Oklahoma. Edilynn was an only child but by the number of friends, cousins and her horse Tippy, you'd have never known. She passed peacefully from this earth on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

Edilynn graduated from Duncan High School and attended The University of Oklahoma. While there she pledged and joined the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. While on campus she met a dashing young man, who just so happened to wear a Navy ROTC uniform. Edilynn married Billy Don Card on August 29, 1954. After a short time in Norman,  they moved to Duncan to settle down. Bill started working at the First National Bank and Edilynn began working at the Duncan Chamber of Commerce. She enjoyed working there until Donny was born. Family and motherhood was her calling and desire in life. She brought three children into this world,  Billy Don Card Jr., Robert Clair Card and Marilyn Card (Holt). In June of 1972 Bill took a job with the First National Bank of Chickasha and moved the family there to make their home in Chickasha. Edilynn was involved with the local panhellenic organization and the Sorosis Study Club of Chickasha.  She loved serving others, her community and church. Edilynn was a beloved and active member of College Heights Baptist Church where she was a member of the Adult 2 Sunday School Class and Oasis. She loved visiting with her family, friends, neighbors and shut-ins from the church. In her earlier years she enjoyed playing golf, tennis and bridge. Edilynn was an avid gardener, with a love for flowers; being in her backyard was her happy place. Bill and Edilynn loved traveling to Sante Fe, NM and spending time at Grand Lake.

Edilynn was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Opal Turner, and the love of her life, Bill, in 2017.
 
She is survived by her children: Billy Don Card, Jr. (DeNean Woolstenhulme) of Wenatchee, WA; Robert Clair Card (Dana Hodge) of Chickasha, and Marilyn Card Holt (Terry Holt) of Chickasha. Her grandchildren include Ethan Card, Galen Card, Caleb Card, Taryn Card, April Belew, Billy Holt and Emily Parr. She also had eighteen great-grandchildren. 

Interment will be in Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

Marietta “Rita” Ellouise Davis

Funeral service for Rita Davis, 83, of Chickasha, OK will be held at 1:00pm, Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Southern Oaks Church of Christ.  Ron Blankinship will officiate.

Rita was born the daughter of Joseph and Ellabe Luttrull on January 9, 1939 in Vera, OK.  She died May 12, 2022 in Chickasha.  

Rita was raised in the Oklahoma panhandle near Guymon and graduated from Gruver High School in Gruver, TX. She came to Chickasha in 1975 after the death of her children’s father, Gordon Olsen.  She worked for the law firm of Don Ferguson and Don Horn before going to work at Oklahoma National Bank and finally Midfirst Bank. Though she retired in July, 2005 after 26 years of service, she was still working part time at the Clinic Pharmacy.  Rita was a beloved member of Southern Oaks Church Of Christ. She not only served as a Sunday School teacher but she worked in the food pantry and helped with the youth in Leadership Training for Christ. Rita was loved by everyone in her church family and her community.

She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Ellabe Luttrull; brother Earl “Buck” Luttrull, Grandson William Trey Taylor and her first husband Gordon Olsen.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years Gary Davis; daughter Tanja Wilks of Choctaw, OK; son Jody Olsen of Middleburg, OK; sister Frances Alberty of Dumas, TX; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 

Interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are with McRay Funeral Home.

Carolyn Mae Seely

Graveside funeral service for Carolyn Mae Seely, age 90, of Chickasha, OK will be held at 3:00pm on Friday, May 6, 2022 in the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Paul’s Valley, OK.  Wade McKnight will officiate.

Carolyn was born the daughter of Buel Warlick Cole and Lylian Louise Howerton Terry on October 9, 1931 in Paul’s Valley, OK.  She died on May 3, 2022 in Chickasha, OK.

Carolyn graduated from Ponder High School in Ponder, TX.  She moved to Justin, TX when she married George Seely.  She lived and worked various jobs in Justin, but primarily devoted her life to being a mom.  She moved to Chickasha in 2019.  Carolyn was a member of the Church of Christ in Justin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband George Seely and her son Bill Seely.

Carolyn is survived by her son Richard Seely; granddaughters Johanna Seely, Maya Gibson, Andra Bond and Asia Nahas; twelve great-grandchildren and her sister Wanda Heath.

There will be no viewing.  Arrangements are with McRay Funeral Home.

William Robert Grimes

William R Grimes (Bob) was born November 15^th, 1939, in Hobart Oklahoma. His parents were Robert M Grimes and Trual N (Atchley) Grimes. After a long and courageous battle with cancer and under the loving care of his wife Pat (Smith) Grimes of 62 years and his family, he passed away peacefully on April 30^th, 2022, in his home surrounded by family.

In 1956, while at Hobart High School he started dating Pat, who would beat him at basketball and worked at Dairy Queen. During that time, Bob worked at Lowes Body shop to support his love of cars. He enjoyed sports and played on the 1957-1958 State Championship football team. After graduating in 1958 he worked at Big Springs airport in Texas, served in the Oklahoma National Guard and bought a 1957 Ford Fairlane to drive back and forth to Hobart to visit Pat. Bob and Pat were married on August 26, 1960 in Tucumcari, New Mexico.

Bob went on to graduate from Humboldt Airline School in Minneapolis Minnesota and started working for Continental Airlines on May 25^th 1961 in Carlsbad New Mexico. It was there that their first son, Rodney Dale was born. Bob was transferred to Hobbs New Mexico, before being promoted and being transferred to Los Angeles, California. Bob and Pat’s second son Randall Dean was born on October 15^th, 1963 and sadly passed on April 27^th, 1964. Randy is buried at Rose Hill and Bob will be resting beside him. Two more children were born to this union, in California, Greg and Susan.

In January of 1967 Bob was again promoted to Director of Passenger Service for MAC Airlift Command and spent the next 2 years transporting troops into Vietnam and every airport in that part of the world. While Bob was flying for MAC, Pat moved back to Hobart, Oklahoma to stay with family for Carols birth.

On May 1^st, 1968, Bob was one of 8 at Continental that were asked by the then President, Robert Six to start Air Micronesia flying between Hawaii and the Micronesian Islands. The family was stationed in Guam. After Guam the family spent a short time between Honolulu and Portland and then Bob was promoted and transferred to Saipan. This was a great experience for the kids. They enjoyed island life, going out in the boat, fishing, snorkeling and exploring the island for various WWII treasures, harvesting coconuts, mangos, papayas, pineapples and banana’s that seemed to be everywhere and participating on the Saipan swim team.

In September of 1977 after nearly 10 years, mostly in the Pacific Bob was again promoted and transferred to Colorado Springs. Bob took the promotion “Stateside” so that the kids could finish school in the States. Going from 80-degree days to Colorado winters and an Island education to U.S. public schools was an adjustment for everyone in the family. While in Colorado Bob’s oldest son met and started dating his lifelong partner, Lola. In 1979 Rod graduated from High School, they were married, and he entered the U.S. Air Force. Later the same year, Bob took another promotion to manage the Seattle Station. It was right after Mt. St. Helens erupted and Seattle was covered in ash for months. Greg, Sue and Carol all graduated from High School in Kent.

Rod and Lola moved to Seattle after his service and Seattle has remained “home base” for the family ever since.

Bob encouraged Continental to become a sponsor of the Budweiser Hydroplane racing team and then became the corporate representative for the team. He became a board member for Seattle’s annual Seafair event and was on the Unlimited Hydroplane Racing Commission. But we all recall that the most fun he had during that time was working with his team at the Seattle Station competing in the annual milk carton derby.

Bob retired from Continental on February 15^th, 1988, after 28 years of service. Bob’s “retirement” was short lived. He then immediately went to work for Lockheed Air Terminal in Hawaii the following day.

The family spent most weekends and events together, usually spearheaded by Pat. Bob enjoyed being a part of a big, extended family who genuinely enjoyed each other’s time and watching and helping raise the grandkids. From school, sports, religious activities to very big and load 4^th of July celebrations Bob was always there to support and encourage.

During most of Bob’s time with LAG/ATI he was based in Glendale California but spent most of his time traveling. During the 18 years he was with LAG/AGI he traveled more than 8 million miles. The sights seen and friendships built over his 44 years in the airline industry is part of his legacy. He touched so many lives and was exposed to and respected all races and cultures.

In 2003 Bob and Pat purchased a craftsman home built in 1910 and spent a great deal of their retirement years transforming that house and property into the beautiful home that he passed away in and where Pat remains.  

After “retiring” from ATI in 2007, the kids got him a border collie for Christmas that became his lifelong companion. Bob continued to consult, bought a 5^th wheel, a Ford F350 and traveled the U.S. with Pat working on our family’s genealogy. Bob was proud of the fact that they never passed one of Guy Fieri’s ‘Diners, Drive-in’s and Dives” along the way.

Bob loved photography, collecting baseball caps and was a John Wayne fan. His photo collection numbers in the hundreds of thousands. Enough that with help from others that were at Air Mike he authored a book: Air Mike: The Early Years. He has hundreds of baseball caps from his travels, including some of his favorites which included his John Deere Tractor cap, his “My Grandson is a Marine” or “My Granddaughter is in the Army” or the Air Force One that President Bush signed for him.

Bob traveled just over 10 million miles…mostly for work…but also loved to travel. His travel included nearly every State in the country and every continent in the world, traveling in everything from puddle jumpers in the pacific, to the Concorde and Air Force One.

His guidance and mentoring will be missed by everyone he touched.

Bob demonstrated love every day thru his actions. Above all he loved his wife, Pat. They were together for 64 years. Married 62. That kind of love, that bond is unique and is something that we can all aspire to.

Bob is and will be missed.

Bob is proceeded in death by his son, Randall Dean, father Robert M Grimes, mother Trual N (Atchley) Grimes, brother Gerald Grimes and sister-in-law Sherry (Harrison) Grimes each of Chickasha, Oklahoma

He is survived by his loving wife Patricia (Smith) Grimes of 62 years from Kent, Washington, his sister, Martha (Grimes) and husband Jim Hughes of Tuttle, Oklahoma and his four children, Rodney and wife Lola (Young) Grimes from Oroville, Gregory Grimes from Kent, Susan (Grimes) and husband Ronald Sellers from Gig Harbor and Carol Grimes from Kent all in Washington. Eight grandchildren, Sydney (Grimes) and husband Andrew Wandola from Steilacoom, Stephen, and wife Katy (Brandt) Grimes from Tonasket, Andrew Grimes from Tonasket and Sarah Grimes from Gig Harbor, all in Washington. Samantha Grimes from Honolulu, Hawaii, Christopher Sellers from Gig Harbor, Robert Sellers from Gig Harbor and Abigail Sellers of Lakewood all in Washington. Three great grandkids Savannah Wandola, Lucas Grimes and Faye Grimes all in Washington and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to Bob’s graveside services will be conducted by Pastor Frank Giles on Saturday, May 7^th at 11 am at Rose Hill cemetery. Lunch will be provided after at First Baptist Church. Arrangements are with McRay Funeral Home. All in Chickasha, Oklahoma.

In addition, a memorial service will be conducted by Pastor Mark Smith on Sunday, May 15^th for family and friends in the Seattle area. The service will be held at Faith Baptist Church in Tacoma, Washington at 2 pm to be followed by a light, early dinner at the church.

Please consider donations to Bob’s two favorite charities, The Wounded Warrior Project and/or The Humane Society in lieu of flowers.

Condolences can be made on:

Bob’s Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/bob.grimes.980

McRay Funeral Home’s web site at: https://mcrayfuneralhome.com/condolences

Joan Adams Sehon

Joan Adams was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma on July 25, 1932 and became part of the First Family of OSU.  She was the second daughter of Arthur Adams and Muriel Adams.  She had an older sister Francis, a younger sister Nina and a younger brother Walter.

She graduated from Stillwater High School in 1949 after only three years.  During this time she met Ernest E Sehon.  He was back from the war and going to school at Oklahoma A&M on the GI Bill. They were married on August 6, 1949.

Joan and Ernie moved to Chickasha in 1950 where their sons Dwight and Dwain were born. Ernest started his accounting business in 1957 and Joan went to work for Public Service Company at the same time.  In 1960 she became the Office Manager for Ernest and remained on the job until 2017 when she retired.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father; her husband Ernest; her sister Francis and her daughter-in-law Deborah.

She is survived by her sister Nina and her husband Miller; brother Walter and his wife Diane; sister-in-law Rosie; son Dwight and son Dwain and his wife Cheryl.  She is also survived by her grandchildren Summer Lashley and her husband Andy, Maresa Wade and her husband Jeff, Chris Todd and his wife Kara; and great-grandchildren Mia, Bode, Weston, Shepard and Jacob.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church for over sixty years.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm, Friday, April 15, 2022 in the Fairlawn Cemetery. There will be no viewing. Service is under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to:
The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
PO Box 414238
Boston, MA 02241-4238

Geary Ray Green

Graveside service for Geary Ray Green of Chickasha will be held at 10am on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in the Fairlawn Cemetery.  Father John Salem will officiate.

Geary Ray Green fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 80 years of age.  He was born in Los Angeles, California on June 24, 1941 to Frank Jr. and Lorene Green.  Geary lived a long and loving life with his family; wife Clara, daughters Lorri Windom and husband Bruce, Kerri Green and Steve McKewin, and son Austin Green and wife Tracy. His family was the most important part of his life and his love of God. He married his love, Clara Hodges and they were married for 61 years.  They raised their family in New Mexico, Wisconsin, Iowa, Texas and Oklahoma.  Geary was a graduate of Dibble High School and went on to earn his Bachelor of Animal Science from Oklahoma State University and master's degree in Animal Nutrition from New Mexico State University.  He spent his career working in the animal science industry and retired from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture as an Environmental Inspector after 32 years of service. Lovingly referred to as GRG by his children, he was committed to his 3 children, and granddad to his 7 grandchildren Lexi White (Bryce), Landon Thomas (Kellie), Chance Green (Paige), Ashtin Browning (Austin), Easton Green, Reese McKewin, and Jake McKewin, and great granddad to his 5 great grandchildren Landri White, Brooks White, Blakely Green, Raider Green, and Annabelle Thomas, and big brother to his 2 sisters, Carolyn Sue Graves and Debra Ann Rogers (Troy), and uncle to several nieces and nephews. He also had a love of his horses and enjoyed caring for them. He was a member of the St. Elijah Orthodox Christian Church in Oklahoma City.

May his memory be eternal.

Donations may be made to The Treehouse, 151 N. Volutsia, Wichita, Kansas,  67214, phone 316-686-2600.

Viewing will be Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am-7pm.  On Wednesday, the family will be at the funeral home to receive friends from 5pm-7pm. 

Services are under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

Wanda Asper-McMahan

Wanda Asper-McMahan was born to Luther and Velma Wakefield on May 21, 1923, in Chattanooga, OK.  She died on March 22, 2022 at the Glenhaven Retirement Village in Chickasha at the age of 98.  Funeral services will be held Monday, March 28, 2022, at 1:00pm in the McRay Funeral Home Chapel in Chickasha, Oklahoma.

Wanda graduated from the Chickasha High School in 1943. Wanda married Bill Asper on February 19, 1945, in Avon Park, Florida when Bill was stationed at Seabring Air Corp Airbase.  She attended OCW and graduated with her teaching degree.  She taught the 4th grade at West Elementary School in Chickasha for 5 years.  Bill and Wanda moved to Colorado in 1965 where Wanda taught 5th grade at Tennyson Knolls Elementary School for 22 years. They attended the Bear Valley Church of Christ in Denver, Colorado.  They returned to Chickasha in 1987 and attended the Southern Oaks Church of Christ.

Wanda was preceded in death by her husband Bill Asper on February 14, 1995.  She later married Elwood McMahan, who preceded her in death on February 3, 2019. Wanda was also preceded in death by her parents, and sister Hazel.

Wanda is survived by her daughter Karen Johnson, and her husband Harvey of Chickasha, and her son Scott Asper, and his wife Thelma of Chickasha. She is survived by 6 grandchildren: Dan Carpenter, Mike Carpenter, Tyler Herring, Will Asper, Jennifer Asper and Suzanne Sable. Wanda has 8 great-grandchildren.  Wanda so loved being “grandma” to Elwood’s grandchildren.

Arrangements are with McRay Funeral Home.

Arnold Nightingale

Arnold Nightingale, 81, Ninnekah, OK, was born May 23, 1940.  He died March 13, 2022.  Graveside service will be at 11:00am, Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in the Plainview Mennonite Cemetery.  Arrangements are with McRay Funeral Home.

Jean Lore Hendricks

Jean Hendricks, age 81, of Chickasha, died March 12, 2022.  She was born August 29, 1945.  Private services will be held.  Cremation arrangements are with McRay Funeral Home.

Barbara G. Sanders

Barbara G. Sanders left this earth to be with her heavenly Father on March 11, 2022.  She was born the daughter of Harold F. and Blythe M. Neal Basham at home in Chickasha, Oklahoma on January 24, 1943, weighing 10 ½ pounds.

Barbara lived in Chickasha for many years. She worked as a home health care provider. She was a member of Full Gospel Church. She moved to Duncan, Oklahoma to be closer to family in 2010. She lived at Duncan Plaza for several years and made many friends there. She attended Grace Baptist Church. Barbara loved people. She very seldom met a stranger.

Barbara is survived by her sister Janet Copp, daughter and husband Terri and Gary Laurens, along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Family that preceded her in death include her mother Blythe M. Neal Basham, father Harold F. Basham, brother Harold R. Basham, daughter Brenda Edwards, son Shane Sanders and grandsons.

Private interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

Nobles Which

A Celebration of Life for Nobue Uechi (Nobles Which) 81, of Jenks, Ok. formerly Chickasha, Ok will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday March 12, 2022 at McRay Funeral Home in Chickasha. Interment will be at Fairlawn Cemetery.  

Nobue was born Jan. 17, 1941 in Davao City, Philippines to Ankei and Nae Uechi.  She passed away March 7th, 2022 in Jenks, OK surrounded by her family. 

She came to the United States from Okinawa in 1965 where she raised 5 children as a single parent.  She was very active in her Church and Community, making a positive difference in the lives that she touched.  She was completely devoted to her children and faced many adversities with a smile and a determination to succeed.

 She is preceded in death by her parents Ankei and Nae Uechi, 2 siblings and a grandchild.

She is survived by her daughter Hidemi Seishin Stewart of Arlington, TX; Son Takao (Tommy) and Monica Stewart of Jenks, OK; Son Harold F. Stewart of Tacoma, WA; Daughter Kimberly Menasco of Moore, OK and Son Kevin Stewart of Moore, OK.  She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Arrangements are with McRay Funeral Home.

Wanda Jo Pendleton

Funeral service for Wanda J. Pendleton, 86, will be held at 2:00pm, Wednesday, March 2, 2022 in the McRay Funeral Home Chapel.  She passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022 from complications following a stroke.

Born May 29, 1935, Wanda Jo was the eldest daughter of Gano and Opal (Cary) McGuffin.  She was raised in the Laverty community attending Freeman and Lyon schools before graduating from Pioneer High School in 1953.  She went on to attend OCW (Oklahoma College for Women) earning a degree in Elementary Education.

After college Wanda worked for Mr. Dunn in several of his Dairy Queen stores.  She could still make the curly-Q on the ice cream cones, boasting “There’s nothing to it!”  It was at one of these stores where she met, and later married, Dale Pendleton in November, 1967. To this union their only child, Lisa was born.

Though she never taught full time in the classroom, she spent her life investing in the lives of children.  As a member of FBC Amber and later Sharon Baptist Church, Wanda taught children’s Sunday School class and helped with Vacation Bible School.  After retiring from the activities department at Shannon Springs Nursing Home, Wanda began to volunteer in the Foster Grandparents Program serving as Grandma Wanda at Head Start and in the Kindergarten classroom at Bill Wallace Early Childhood Center.  Wanda loved working crossword puzzles and playing scrabble.  She was always busy doing something.  She walked every day for exercise and even learned to boot scoot in her sixties!

Wanda was preceded in death by her husband Dale; parents Gano and Opal McGuffin; sisters BG McGuffin, Barbara Ann Henderson, Mary Ellen Ferguson and Margaret Katherine Rolley; brother-in-law Larry Rolley and niece Anita Rolley St Clair.

Survivors include daughter Lisa Pendleton of Oklahoma City, nine nieces and nephews who “fight” over who’s the favorite, and many lifelong friends.  If you knew my Momma, you were blessed.

Interment will be in the Laverty Cemetery.  Services are under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

Walter Ray Bailey

Funeral service for Walter Ray Bailey, 89, of Ninnekah, OK will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 26, 2022 in the McRay Funeral Home Chapel.  Dr. Bryan Haynes will officiate.

Walter Ray Bailey was born the son of Walter and Jewel Bailey on April 5, 1932 in Brownfield, TX.  He died on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 in Chickasha, OK.

Walter lived in Texas and Oklahoma growing up.  He married his wife Ruby in 1953 in Weatherford, TX.  In the early 1960's he moved to Ninnekah, OK.  He worked in the oilfield for 43 years as a tool-pusher, roughneck and superintendent.  After he retired from the oilfield he worked part time for Canadian Valley Technology Center in Chickasha.

Walter was preceded in death by both parents; his wife Ruby Bailey; daughter Marilyn McCloskey; sister, Betty Jean Henson; brother Edward Dale Williams and granddaughter Natalie Carter.

Walter is survived by his daughter Patty Camp; son Walter Bailey, Jr.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Interment will be in the Ninnekah Cemetery.  Services are under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

Sondra G Jarvis

Funeral service for Sondra Jarvis,79, of Cement, OK will be held on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chickasha, OK.  Interment will be in the Cement Cemetery.

Sondra G “Dorries” Jarvis was born January 2, 1943 in Baird, Texas.  Sondra passed away at her home after a six year battle with cancer on February 13, 2022.  

Sondra married Frank H Jarvis in January, 1959 in Abilene, Texas.  She loved children, sewing and knitting, playing solitaire, flowers, a good puzzle and was a wonderful cook.  She was a very caring mom and grandma and was always doing her best to care for others right up to the end.

Survivors include sister Evelyn Adams and brother Gene Dorries, Jr; sister-in-law Vida Buck; daughters Zoe Ann Valdez, Leta Kay Handke; son Frank Jarvis III; grandchildren Joshua King, Johnathan Munn, Zhanna Zoe Lewis, Sondra Lewis, Chase Zeiset, Eric Zeiset, Twylah Whitehead, Steven H Jarvis, Jr, Chelsea Jarvis; great-grandchildren Xavier King, Angel King, Bryson Munn, Braxton Munn, Carlie Munn and Aleah, Kaydn, and Rhyln Lewis, Shelbie, Brittanie, Alexis and Karlie and Ellie Zeiset, Aaron and Kelsey Jarvis, Kristen Harris, Kaisen, Kenna, Luke Whitehead and six great-great-grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Sondra was preceded in death by her husband Frank Jarvis; parents Gene and Francis Dorries; brother Jerry Dorries; sisters Barbara and Margie; sister-in-law Sue Caldwell, grandson Ryder Zeiset and son Steven H Jarvis, Sr.

Services are under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

Betty Lou Graham Koenig

Graveside service will be on Tuesday, February 15,2022 at 2 pm at the Verden Cemetery under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

Betty Lou Graham Koenig was born to Homer Rollie Bartlett and Mary Glee (Cowling) Bartlett on September 1,1932 in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma and gained her angel wings on February 12,2022 in Chickasha, Oklahoma after a lengthy illness. She was 89 years old.

While attending business school in Oklahoma City she met and married Donald Graham and to this union three children were born, Jimmie Ray, Frank Linn and Johnny Darrell. She was a fulltime mother and homemaker involved in her sons activities  including Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4-H and FFA. She always had a large garden and canned vegetable to share with friends and family. She loved to cook and no one ever went away hungry.  She went to work at Maremont/Gabriel Ride and worked for 21 years retiring in 1987. She married Samuel Koenig in April 1986, moving back to Verden at that time. Family vacations to Colorado with trout fishing was one of her favorite things.  She loved her cats and adopted all the strays and named them and fed them all. Everyone knew that she would take care of any strays. She cherished her family and they were the light of her life and that is what she lived for.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons Frank of Verden, Johnny and Cindy of Verden. Grandchildren Jason and Angela of Colorado, Steven and Sue of Chickasha, John and Christy of Texas, Randy and JoAnn of Texas, Stephanie and Nolan of Verden, and Ryan and Krista of Chickasha. Great grandchildren Braydon, Jaylyn, Haley, Brandon, Keegan, LaCrysta, Jonathan II, William, Daniel, Magen, Clara, Bryceton, Devyn, and one great great granddaughter Susan. She was preceded in death by her husband Samuel, son Jimmie, and grandsons Keith and Eric.

We would like to thank the nurses and direct care givers at Shanoan Springs Nursing Home and Kindful Hospice for the loving care they gave our mom.

Memorial contributions can be made to The Childrens Center Rehabilitation Hospital in her name in lieu of flowers.

Weldon A Foster

Funeral service for Weldon A Foster will be at 11:00 am Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Trinity Baptist Church, Chickasha, with Scott Guthrie officiating.
Weldon Foster, 92, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 4, 2022 at his home.  Weldon was born in Rush Springs, Oklahoma on the 19th of January, 1930 to Loyd Clayton Foster and Neva Winifred Foster, the 6th of 7 children.  He was raised on a farm northwest of Rush Springs.  He attended Little Rush, Fairview and Pioneer Schools, graduating from Pioneer in 1948.  He had various jobs prior to marrying Fern Brantley on January 6, 1951.  He went into the Army in March, 1951.  He did basic training at Ft. Chaffee, Arkansas and on to Korea in September, 1951.  He was seriously wounded in action on September 10, 1951 and was later awarded the Purple Heart.  After being discharged from the Army, Weldon and Fern made their home in Oklahoma City where Weldon graduated from Blackwood Business College.  He had various accounting jobs in Oklahoma City and Grady County.  In 1960, he went to work for the Grady County Assessor’s office and was elected Grady County Assessor in 1971 and served there until he retired on January 1, 1991.  During this time as County Assessor, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Business from USAO in Chickasha.  Weldon loved the Lions Club and was the secretary for 25 years.  He also loved his church and was an ordained deacon and served in many other capacities in the church.  He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church for 65 years.  He was a faithful man of God and will be dearly missed.
Weldon was preceded in death by:  His parents, Loyd and Neva Foster, sisters, Foye Lee Wiles and Winifred Hastings and 4 brothers, L. C., Thomas, Bill and Wayne.  He is survived by:  His loving wife of 71 years, Fern, and his daughters, Linda Roper and husband, Kenneth, and Rhonda Mayo and husband, Terry, as well as 4 grandchildren, Matt Weller and wife Sherri, Mandy Brunett and husband, Brian, Jeremy Roper and Emily Baker, and husband, Vance and 8 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.
A special thanks to Weldon’s caregiver’s, Bonnie Chennault, Beckey Chennault, Jessica King, Teri Bitsche, Virginia Burress, Kim Laney and Cathy Laney.

Burial will be in the Laverty Cemetery.  Services are under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

Jeanne and Michael Mosley

Funeral services for Jeanne Lynn Mosley, 57, and Michael Lynn Mosley, 53, will be held at 1:00pm, Friday, February 11, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Verden, OK.

Jeanne Lynn Mosley was born the daughter of  William and Betty French on January 11, 1965 in Lawton, OK.  She died February 5, 2022 in Oklahoma City, OK. 

Jeanne married Michael Mosley on March 27th, 2002. She enjoyed sports; both playing and cheering on her kids, grandkids and nieces and nephews. She often traveled to catch their games whenever she could. Sometimes she attended multiple games in different cities on the same day!! She was their biggest fan! She loved being around family and would often spend weekends with her grandkids,  Marilyn and her family. Her favorite sports teams were the Oklahoma Sooners and Thunder basketball. She often went to football games with her niece Julie. A favorite summer pastime she shared with her husband Michael was camping and meeting up with family at the lake. They always showed up with a grill and canopy. 

Jeanne was preceded in death by both parents, daughter Jamie May Martin, brother William French Jr., sisters Jennifer Komardley, Gail French and Mary Ann French. She is survived by her daughter MayLynn “Danny” Mosley, her grandchildren, Noah Martin, Evelyn Martin and Gracie Martin. Sisters Karry French, Margie French and brothers Jeremy French, Richard French and Donnie French as well as many nieces and nephews. 

Michael Lynn Mosley was born June 2, 1968 in Monahans, TX and went home November 9, 2021. His wife Jeanne, whom he loved very much, joined him February 5, 2022.  Michael went to school in Ninnekah, OK.  After graduating in 1986 he went into the USMC and proudly served his country, receiving several badges and medals.  He was known as Mose to his friends.  Michael was all about family.  He loved getting together for a weekend cookout or just sitting outside by a fire.

Michael is survived by his daughter MayLynn, three grandchildren, his parents, three sisters, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, who all loved him very much.

Burial will be in the Cache Creek Cemetery southwest of Apache, OK.  Services are under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

James Melvin Lane

Funeral service for James M. Lane, 82, of Oklahoma City, OK will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in the McRay Funeral Home Chapel, Chickasha, OK.

James was born in Enid, OK on January 16, 1940, the son of Floyd A. Lane and Anastasia Lane.  He graduated high school from St. Gregory’s in Shawnee, OK in 1958.  He received his Associate of Arts Degree at St. Gregory’s College in Shawnee in 1960 and on August 28, 1960 he married Georgianne Shipp.  In 1961 he enlisted in the US Navy specializing in aviation photography and photo equipment repair.  He served on the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga out of Jacksonville, FL and toured the Atlantic and Mediterranean Oceans.  When he was released from duty in 1966 he moved to Oklahoma City, OK and began his career in photography from which he retired in 2005.  He was an SDE/CDL driving instructor for Moore Public Schools and retired in 2019.

Mr. Lane was preceded in death by both parents.

He is survived by his wife Georgianne; two daughters Tonya Lewis and Stephanie Kite and one son-in-law Tad Kite; one son Clayton Lane; four grandchildren Bailey and Stetson Kite and Hannah and Brook Lewis.

He enjoyed being with family and having big family dinners.  He loved his grandchildren very much and enjoyed attending their school activities such as baseball and softball games and cheer competitions.  He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and horseback riding.

Interment will be in the Pocasset Cemetery under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

Otis Fancher Culpepper

Funeral Service for Otis Fancher Culpepper, 85, of Lindsay, OK will be held at 1:00pm, Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at the Blanchard Church of Christ.  Buster Sides will officiate.

Otis Fancher Culpepper was born the son of Otis Francis Culpepper and Ruth Fancher Culpepper on August 6, 1936 in Gould, OK.  He died on January 28, 2022 at his home in Lindsay, OK.

Otis grew up in Gould, OK and graduated from Gould High School before attending and graduating from Oklahoma Christian College in Bartlesville, OK.  He worked for various companies early in life, one of which was M&M Mars, before starting a life of ranching north of Lindsay, OK. Otis was a member of Southern Oaks Church of Christ in Chickasha, and recently the Blanchard Church of Christ. 

Otis was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, one brother and his first wife JoSondra.

Otis is survived by his wife of 37 years, Diane Culpepper, two sons Brent Culpepper and Charles Culpepper, two step-sons Jeff Box and wife Elise and Steve Box, and several grandchildren including William Box and Emilie Box. 

Interment will be in the Heritage Burial Park in Oklahoma City, OK.  Services are under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

Clarence Cecil Lowrey, Jr.

Funeral service for Clarence Cecil Lowrey, Jr., 74, of Cement, OK, will be held at 10:30am, on Monday, January 31, 2022 in the McRay Funeral Home Chapel.  Pastor Gary Green will officiate.

Clarence Cecil Lowrey, Jr. was born on February 9, 1947 in Anadarko, OK, at home during a snowstorm, to his parents Clarence Cecil Lowrey, Sr. and Mabel Ila Lowrey.  He attended school in Chickasha, OK.  He left school to join the Navy at the age of 17 where he obtained his GED while serving his country for 2 ½ years.  He came home to Chickasha and began working for Purdue Housing. After a while his mom told him he needed to get another job, so jokingly, he applied and joined the Chickasha Police Department where he worked for 10 years and made the rank of Lieutenant. He married the love of his life, Linda and began his new career in the oilfield.  He worked for Well Tech-Key Energy and Key Mid Con as safety director for 16 years.  He moved positions to Hamm & Phillips Stride Well Service in Lindsay for 20 years.  He retired from the oilfield where he, Linda and Hailey made their home in Cement.  He passed away on January 26, 2022 after a long battle with cancer with the love of his life by his side.

Clarence was preceded in death by his father, mother, three brothers, one sister and one son.

He is survived by his wife Linda of the home; his best buddy Billy Frizell of Cement; son David and Mellisa of Oklahoma City; grandchildren Courtney Shaw, Shelia Smith, Caitlin Adams and Noah Lowrey; two sisters Bertha Gamber and Lila Munn; great-grandchildren Hailey, Madison, Brooke, Grayson, Carson and Jameson; and numerous nieces, nephews and good friends.

Thank you to Kindful Hospice for all you do!  The casket will be open only at the service with cremation to follow.  The cremains will be interred at Fort Sill National Cemetery at a later date.  Arrangements are with McRay Funeral Home.

John Dale Otey

A graveside service for John Dale Otey, age 85, of Cement, Oklahoma, will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at Laverty Cemetery.  Eddie Cox, pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church will officiate.  Interment will be under the direction of McRay Funeral Home. 

John Dale Otey, known to many as Dale, was born on August 17, 1936, south of Verden, the son of Leonard and Ruby Otey.  He died at his home in Cement on January 21, 2022.  

Dale lived in Cement for most of his life.  Everyone has a gift and he was a naturally-gifted automotive mechanic.  Over the years, he worked on and/or diagnosed problems for many of his friends, family, and acquaintances.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Joyce Wyatt, brothers Jay Otey, Vaughn Otey, Larry Otey, and Delbert Otey.  
He is survived by sisters-in-law Freida Michael of Ardmore, Phyllis Otey of Chickasha, Janet Otey of Maysville, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Laveta Kay Black Loveless

Graveside service for Laveta Kay Black Loveless, age 52 of Chickasha, will be 1:00 pm on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Fairlawn Cemetery.

Laveta Kay Black Loveless was born January 12, 1970, in Bakersfield, California, to Wayne and Veta Robinson.  In 1971, Laveta and family moved to Chickasha, Oklahoma, where Laveta lived until her passing on January 12, 2022.

Laveta attended Chickasha Public Schools and worked as a care giver in nursing homes for many years.  Laveta had a heart of gold and enjoyed helping others including her family, friends and strangers.  Laveta touched the lives of many people, had many friends and family members who describe her as an amazing person with a big heart and fun personality.

Laveta enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and spent the last 20 years with the love of her life and husband, Johnny Ray Loveless.  Laveta enjoyed cooking with her sister, morning coffee with her mom, playing with her dog, Abigail, and swimming in her pool.

Laveta was preceded in death by her grandparents; father, Wayne Robinson; brother Johnny Robinson; and grandson, Joshua Cruz Solano.

Laveta is survived by her mother, Veta Pearl Robinson, of Chickasha; husband, Johnny Ray Loveless, of the home; children, Samantha Solano and spouse, Josh Solano, of Chickasha, Sabrina Littleton and spouse, Jeremy Littleton, of Chickasha, Anthony Black of Chickasha; and Lacie Newton Loveless of Chickasha; grandchildren Katlyn, Alexander, Brayden, Trace, Addilynn, Lexi, Joey, Kenneth, Dominic and Cyrus; one great-grandchild, Alayna; brother, Eddie Robinson and spouse, Laurel Robinson, of Ninnekah; sister, Stacy Lewis and spouse, Tom E. Lewis, of Ninnekah; father of children, Kenneth Black, Jr., of Oklahoma City; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Services are under direction of McRay Funeral Home.

James Cleve Brookshire

Graveside service for James Cleve Brookshire, age 54 of Chickasha will be held at 3:30 pm on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the Verden Cemetery.

James Cleve Brookshire was born in Pampa, Texas on September 8th, 1967 to Joann and Thomas Brookshire. James lived in Chickasha, Oklahoma most of his life and had attended and graduated from Anadarko High School. Following high school he served his country in the United States Army where he served in desert storm. After his service he became a truck driver. James was a father, husband, brother, son and a papa. He loved to be with his family and loved what he did in his lifetime. 

He is preceded in death by his mother Joann, father Thomas, uncle Donald, brother Robert, mother- in-law Gwendolyn Sue Burleson I, nephew Bradley Seward and daughter Gwendolyn Sue Burleson II. 

James is survived by son James Brookshire and wife Samantha and their 5 children; Haden, Braden, Caden, CJ and Zaden Brookshire; son Robert Burleson and wife Kailey and their 3 children Paizleigh, Phoenix and Gwendolyn Paris Burleson; daughter Keagen Seward; daughter Ashley Roach and husband Josh and their son Joshton. He is also survived by wife Bonnie Brookshire and 2 brothers Tony and Timothy Brookshire.

James has many many family members and friends that he is survived by. James loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved being with grandkids and his kids. James made an impact on everyone who knew him. He is always going to be missed and loved. He left us and many more a lot sooner than we wanted and he will forever be missed and loved. We love and miss you, fly high!

Services are under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

WL “Dub” Chaney

WL “Dub” Chaney was born April 26th, 1931 in Fillmore, Ok to George W and Mary Lee (Smith) Chaney.  WL “Dub” passed away January 5th, 2022, at Grady Memorial Hospital at the age of 90.  Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 15th, 2022 at Vimy Ridge Church, 4179 CS 2875, Rush Springs, OK at 10AM.

Dub grew up in Fillmore, OK then later moved to Grady County and married Lessie Mae Payne on August 22nd, 1953.  Dub worked in construction, farming and for a time at Union Hill Electric.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, puzzles and reading.  His love for his family was endless and he lived to help all he encountered.  He never met a stranger.  His children and grandchildren were his greatest joy.  Words can’t describe how badly he will be missed.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George W and Mary Lee Chaney, brothers Herman and Felix Chaney, sisters Myrtle Maricle, Armenta Turner and Mildred James.

Dub is survived by his wife Lessie Chaney of Ninnekah, Daughter Nancy Malone of Chickasha, Son Andy Chaney and wife Sandy of Owasso, Son Wesley Chaney and wife Rhonda of Athens, TX, Daughter Emily Upright and husband Jeffrey of Ninnekah, sister Joyce Hurley and husband Keith of Chickasha, 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Nina Beatrice Cummings

Graveside funeral service for Nina Cummings, 80, of Chickasha, Oklahoma, will be at 10:00am, Thursday, January 6, 2022 at the Fort Sill National Cemetery in Elgin, Oklahoma.  Viewing will be Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Nina was born the daughter of Gilbert and Irene House on February 21, 1941 in Los Angeles, California.  She died on December 30, 2021 at home in Chickasha.

Nina went to school in Bakersfield, California but had to drop out in the 7th grade to help her mom with the kids at home–six sisters and seven brothers.  Nina had to pick and hoe cotton as well as picking all kinds of fruit just to make some money to help her mom and dad.  In 1963 she moved to Oklahoma where she met Edward Cummings.  The two were married in October, 1963.  Edward went into the army until he broke his back.  Nina worked at Delta Faucet in the 1970's and then as a Certified Nurse’s Aide until she retired.  She was a very good mother and a very good friend to a lot of people.  She will be dearly missed by everyone.

Nina was preceded in death by her husband Edward Dwayne Cummings; her daughter Tina Louise Cummings and her parents Gilbert and Irene House.

Nina is survived by her sons Eddie Wayne Cummings and Terry Lee Cummings; grandchildren Tasha Nicole Prokop, Tabitha Louise Cummings, Jed Paul Cummings, Adam Lynn Cummings, Roy Lee Cummings, Casey Wayne Merritt, Kendra Renee Moore and Tamra Lynn Cummings; 15 great-grandchildren and numerous step-grandchildren.

Arrangements are with McRay Funeral Home.

Charles Anthony Wilson

Charles Anthony Wilson was born on September 3, 1952 in Lepanto, Arkansas. He was adopted at a very young age by Hiram and Mary Wilson. He had 7 birth siblings and 5 adopted siblings. Charles had many nieces and nephews that were very special to him. 

He is survived by his two sons: Keith Wilson and his wife Theresa Wilson, Chase Wilson, one daughter, Kristyl Reed and her husband Jerry Reed and three step daughters, Marilee Heavin and her husband Waylon Heavin, Billie Dawn Unah and her husband Waylon Unah, Ryan Rinn and her husband Johnathon Rinn and his best friend Harley, the cat. One of his favorite things to do was spend time with his grandchildren. He had 10 grandchildren, Cache, Anthony, Jordyn, Keiley and her husband Brad, Derek, Colby, Jeremy and his wife Kelsey, Ally, Jarett and Kameryn and eight step grandchildren, Blake, Braedn, Brysn, Braxton, Raegan, Jersey, Ryett and Cayden. 

Charles was employed by Dr. Pepper bottling company for many years of his life. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and had a love for cars. He was always up for an adventure. Charles died on December 28th, peacefully with family surrounding him and praying with him. A memorial service will be held at a later date in honor of him.

Cremation arrangements are with McRay Funeral Home.