Michael Joe Wilson

Michael Joe Wilson, a devoted family man and passionate gardener, passed away on August 27, 2024, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Born on May 17, 1954, in Duncan, Oklahoma, Michael was the beloved son of Albert and Viola Wilson.

His life was a testament to hard work, love, and a deep curiosity about the world around him. Michael married his soulmate, Tammy Michelle Wilson, on November 21, 1998. Together, they created a life filled with love and joy. Michael was a dedicated husband and father, and his greatest pride was his family. He was a man of simple pleasures, finding joy in gardening, maintaining a vibrant fish tank, and studying the Bible. His interests included exploring different religions, appreciating the beauty of flowers, and indulging in his favorite treats like German chocolate cake and ice cream sandwiches. He had a fondness for cowboy movies, sunsets, and cherished moments of relaxation and cuddles.

Michael’s legacy lives on through his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Tammy; his children, Terri Lee Thompson and husband Rodney, Michael Ray Wilson, Acea Tami Charlton and husband Nathaniel, and Lisa Ann Tapia and husband Juan; and his grandchildren, Stacy Leroy Knight, Stormy Summer Knight, Serenity Elaine Thompson, Lilly Rosalee Danforth, Penelope Marie Danforth, Alanna Maribel Tapia, Juan Julian Tapia, Secillya Reign Charlton, and Estella Marguerite Mae Charlton. He is also survived by his sister, Patricia Gail Figura.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Dean Wilson and Viola Violet Wilson; and his brothers, Arthur Dwayne Wilson and William Lee Wilson.

A celebration of Michael’s life will be held at noon on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 1321 S 12th Street, Chickasha, Oklahoma. All are welcome to join the family in honoring Michael’s memory. Food will be provided, and guests are kindly asked to RSVP and bring a dessert or beverage to share.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to support wounded veterans, a cause close to Michael's heart.

Michael’s memory will forever be cherished by all who knew him.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to McRay Funeral Home.

Adella Ortiz

Funeral service for Adella Ortiz, 85, of Chickasha, Oklahoma will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at The Christian Center in Chickasha. Interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery.Adella Ortiz of Chickasha, Oklahoma was born on March 18, 1939 to Francisco and Margarita Ortiz.  She was a devoted mother who was always surrounded by her family.  She loved traveling, gardening, playing Loteria, cooking Mexican food, and she was always ready for any adventure but most importantly she loved the Lord and her family with all of her heart.

Adella is preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Margarita Ortiz, her brothers, Felix Ortiz, Frank Ortiz, Antonio Ortiz, Florencio Ortiz and her sisters, Elena Ortiz Jefferson, Benita Ortiz Baeza, Angela Ortiz Daniels. Her son, Roy Sanchez, and one great granddaughter, Kyligh Rumbaugh. 

She is survived by her sisters, Pracilia Lopez (Pete) of Crosbyton, TX, Esther Garcia (Victor) of New Braunfels, TX, Mary Ortiz of Corpus Christi, TX, and Eva Ortiz of Wichita Falls, TX.  She is survived by her children Sylvia Herrera (Luis) of Chickasha, OK, Gilbert Herrera (Claudia) of Lindsay, OK, Estelle Daughtry (Keith) of Chickasha, OK, Rey Davidson (Terry) of Dublin, TX, Junior Sanchez of Chickasha, OK, Suzanna Sanchez of Gilbert, AZ, Lucy Cummins (Scott) of Perryton, TX, a total of 24 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren, and 1 great great-grandchild.

Services are under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

Ralph Thomas Morgan

Ralph Thomas Morgan, 85, of Chickasha, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024. He was surrounded by his family. He leaves behind his wife Evelyn Morgan of 63 years. Ralph Morgan was born on July 8, 1939, in San Fernando, California.

Ralph was known for his quick-witted humor, generosity, and his light-hearted banter. Above all he loved his Lord and was a faithful servant. He cared deeply for his family, friends, and neighbors, not out of obligation, but out of love. In 1957 Ralph graduated from Ninnekah High School where he was active in the F.F.A. He won the Governor’s Trophy for Outstanding F.F.A. Member of Oklahoma and was selected Star Farmer of Oklahoma that same year. He received the Honorary State F.F.A. Degree in 1995. Ralph followed in his father’s footsteps. Jimmy, Ralph’s son, followed suit. Ralph owned and operated Morgan Cattle Company.  He was awarded the State Environmental Stewardship Award of 2001 in recognition of his hard work and standard of excellence. From 1971 to 1988, Ralph served as co-owner of Southwest Dairy Sales, an auction company that covered a five-state area. Ralph’s community service was extensive. He served on the Ninnekah School Board, Ninnekah Rural Water Board, Grady County Cattlemen’s Association, Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, Grady County Farm Bureau Board, and Grady County Fair Board. Additionally, he served 30 years on the Grady County Conservation Board where he retired in 2011. His service left an impact on his community and the state. Ralph was an avid supporter of Ninnekah School athletics, F.F.A. and 4-H. He served 30 years on the Grady County Junior Livestock Show Committee raising funds for 4-H and F.F.A. members who made the premium sale. Ralph was a director at First National Bank and Trust for 19 years. He was also a 32 Degree Mason and Past Master of the Chickasha Masonic Lodge.

Ralph Morgan was predeceased by his father, James Thomas Morgan, his mother, Ruby Hazel Morgan, his sister, Wanda Maxine Ball Ochis, and a Grandson Braylon Morgan.

He is survived by his high school sweetheart, Evelyn Morgan of the home, his son Jimmy Morgan and his wife Alicia of Chickasha, and his daughter Kristy Riddle of Verden. Ralph has two Grandsons, Joey McCarthy and Bronson Morgan and his wife Shannon of Chickasha, four Granddaughters, Annesha Jackson and her husband Anthony of Chickasha, Shannon Kirk of Chickasha, Shealon Wooton of San Antonio, Texas, and Kennedy Morgan of Chickasha. He was a proud Papa to seven great-grandchildren Nashaya, Aniayah, Isaiah, Nakoah, and Nakhya Jackson all of Chickasha, Tyson Kirk of Verden, and Echo Morgan of Chickasha.

Funeral service for Ralph Morgan will be held at 10:30am, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Bible Baptist Church in Chickasha.  Pastor Emeritus Kim Hayes will officiate.  Interment will follow in the Fairlawn Cemetery.  Viewing will be Saturday, 9:00am-5:00pm; Sunday, 2:00pm-7:00pm; and Monday, 9:00am-7:00pm at McRay Funeral Home.

Lucille M Nelson

Lucille M Nelson passed from this life to Heaven August 26, 2024.  Lucille was born December 16, 1922, in the Dutton Community in the home of her parents, Earl and Esther Cox.  Lucille had a wonderful home life riding in a horse and buggy and spending hours plowing the fields with the family work horses.  She was always very close to her sister, Lillian and brothers Earl, Jr. and Jerrold.  Hard work gave her the initiative to work and attend Oklahoma College for Women, graduating in 1944.  She worked for the Home Demonstration Agency and as a Home Economics teacher.  Lucille was married to Carl Nelson April 27, 1947.  To this union were born four children.  The family made their home in Geary, Oklahoma for 23 years where their children were raised.  Later, Lucille and Carl moved to the family farm north of Verden, where they farmed until moving into town. Lucille was very active in the Methodist Church playing the piano, organ and singing in the choir. She was also very active in the community.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Esther Cox; daughter Janet Bourne, husband Carl; brothers Earl, Jr., Jerrold and sister Lillian.

She is survived by daughter and husband Carolyn and Terry Teel of Yukon; son-in-law Dudley Bourne of Liberty Hills, Texas; son and wife Ronnie and Elizabeth Nelson of Pocasset; son and wife Glen and Gail Nelson of Mustang; 14 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and an expected great-great-grandson due on Lucille’s 102nd birthday.

The family would like to give special thanks to Spanish Cove in Yukon and Good Shepherd Hospice for their wonderful care.

Viewing will be Thursday and Friday from 9:00am to 7:00pm at McRay Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at 10:00am, Saturday, August 31, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Verden with interment to follow in the Verden Cemetery.

Gerald A Coleman

Gerald Coleman was born in Caddo County, OK, on March 17, 1938 to Walter & Elizabeth Coleman.  He graduated from Anadarko High School in May of 1956 and during his Jr. & Sr. years in high school, also served in the National Guard. Upon graduation, Gerald enlisted in the Navy on a 4 -year term and was stationed out of Moffett Field CA serving on 2 cruises aboard the USS Lexington as Naval Air mechanic. While home on leave Gerald met and married Naomi Winn Coleman on Sept. 4, 1957 and took her back to California with him as he served the U S Navy. They have 4 children, Crystal, Carmel, Rob, and Richard.  Upon completion of his naval duties, he worked for Watershed Research for 32 years and retired in June of 1994 after which he enjoyed hobby farming & ranching on his 20 acres north of Chickasha.  He loved to garden and raise his own beef for the dinner table.  He was a member of the College Heights Baptist Church in Chickasha where he served as a Deacon and retired as Deacon Emeritus.

Gerald is survived by Naomi Coleman of the home, all four of his children, six of his grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews, church family, and friends.

 Services are to be held at College Heights Baptist Church, Chickasha, OK on Wed. Aug. 21, 2024 at 2 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations payable to the Restoring the Glory project for the College Heights Baptist Church.

Flossie Marie Jarnagin

Flossie Marie Jarnagin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Born on August 29, 1927, in Berwyn, Oklahoma—now known as Gene Autry—Flossie was the cherished daughter of Ernest and Willie Faye Hill.

Growing up on the family farm near Ardmore, Flossie cultivated a deep connection to the land and its rhythms. Her life took a joyful turn when she married Hubert Jarnagin upon his return from World War II. Their nearly 52 years of marriage were spent in Chickasha, where they were a well-known and respected pair in the community. Together, they worked as cotton contractors, and Hubert later pursued carpentry, a path Flossie supported with unwavering dedication.

Flossie’s passion for nurturing life extended beyond her work alongside Hubert; she was a devoted gardener, lovingly tending to 18 flower beds that brightened their home with vibrant blooms.

Flossie is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Willie Faye Hill; her husband, Hubert Jarnagin; her son, Ernie Jarnagin; and her sister, Yvonne Christian. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Pearcy; her granddaughter, Kelly Brown and husband Doug; her grandson, Travis Jarnagin; and her great-granddaughters Lauren Snedeker and husband Grant, Lydia Rideout and husband Cody, Laney Moudy and husband Jace, Lucy Brown, and great-great-granddaughter Hallie Snedeker.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Fairlawn Cemetery in Chickasha, Oklahoma, under the direction of McRay Funeral Home. Flossie’s legacy of love, dedication, and beauty will continue to inspire all who knew her.

Karen Marie Blackwood

Karen Marie Blackwood, age 71, of Verden, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on August 14, 2024. Born on February 22, 1953, in Milford, Delaware, Karen was the daughter of Harold and Marie Bradley.

A life shaped by military service, Karen moved frequently with her family throughout her childhood. On June 3, 1971, she married Jeffery Blackwood, and together they continued to embrace the nomadic life required by his military career. In 1973, they settled in Lawton, Oklahoma, where Karen would spend the next 33 years. During her time in Lawton, Karen dedicated herself to her work as a librarian for the public school system, a role that reflected her lifelong passion for learning and education. In 2004, Karen and Jeffery moved to Verden, Oklahoma, where she continued to be an active and cherished member of the community. Known for her love of cooking and her warm hospitality, Karen’s home was always open to children and friends alike, creating a welcoming environment filled with joy and laughter.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Marie Bradley; sister Linda Bradley and granddaughter Kyrsten Blackwood.

Karen is survived by her loving husband, Jeffery Blackwood; daughter Amy Blackwood; son Jason Blackwood and his wife Susan; grandchildren JP, Lacie, Colten, Tristen, Kolby, Malik, Landon and Caleb; great-grandchildren Camden, Adalynn and Ellie; brothers Harold Bradley, Jr. and Lester Bradley; as well as many friends and family who will remember her for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering dedication to those she loved.

A funeral service to honor Karen’s life will be held at 9:00am on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Verden First Baptist Church with Rev. Troy Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at 1:00pm in the Ft. Sill National Cemetery in Elgin, Oklahoma, under the direction of McRay Funeral Home. Viewing will be on Monday from 9:00am until 7:00pm.

She will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Sue Wynell Chaney

Sue Wynell Chaney, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024 in her home in Chickasha, Oklahoma surrounded by the love of her family.  Services will be held at Victory Family Church in Chickasha on Friday, August 16, 2024 at 3:00PM.  She will be available for viewing on Thursday, August 15, from 9:00AM-7:00PM and Friday, August 16, from 9:00AM-3:00PM at McRay Funeral Home in Chickasha.

Sue was born on July 29, 1954 in Oklahoma City to Delmer and Betty Humphreys.  She married Jackie Ray Chaney, of Chickasha, on August 11, 1972.  She was a dedicated homemaker and mother to their four sons, Adam, Kevin, Mark and Jeremy.   Her family and her faith were the most important things to her. 

She was very active in the church and always the first to volunteer when any need arose, whether by playing the piano, teaching a class, driving the van or spending a week with the kids at camp in the heat of the summer.  She loved working with the children and she never met a stranger.  Just ten minutes with her and you were family.  She made everyone she met feel seen, understood, and loved and you were definitely not walking away without a hug. 

The ultimate joy of her life were her eleven grandchildren.  She showered them with her love and always showed them a patience that her sons were unaware she possessed.  She traveled miles to watch games and attend celebrations.  She had a whole room dedicated to making sure no one had to pack a bag to come stay at Mamaw’s, just show up and all will be provided.  They never doubted how proud she was of each of them and how much they were loved.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents Delmer and Betty Humphreys, of Chickasha; parents by marriage Felix and Sylvia Chaney, of Chickasha; brother Orville Humphreys, who died in infancy; sister Jean Ross, of Carnegie; and brother Gale Humphreys, of Atoka.

Sue is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jackie Chaney, of Chickasha; sister Judy & Ray Martin, of Newcastle; sister Barbara & Larry Anthony, of Atlanta, GA; sister Ronda Humphreys, of Atoka; sons and wives, Adam & Brandy Chaney, of Chickasha; Kevin & Aubrie Chaney, of Broken Arrow; Mark & Amy Chaney, of Pilot Pointe, TX; Jeremy & Lori Chaney, of Chickasha; grandchildren Elizabeth, Devin, Emma, Madysen, Megean & husband Logan, Jessica, Kaelyn, Michael, Kamryn, Ellasyn, and Addisyn; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and others    

Sue treasured the children of the church and to honor that love, in lieu of flowers, please donate to the church youth group of your choice. 

Hazel Pamilia Hughes

Hazel Hughes was born in Isabella, Alabama on August 4, 1948.  She died on August 1, 2024 in Chickasha, Oklahoma.  She was buried in the Fairlawn Cemetery in Chickasha, OKlahoma.