Jan 24, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Maria Yáñez Bozarth

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our devoted mother, Mrs. Maria Yáñez Bozarth. Born on June 15, 1934, in Madrid, Spain, during the tumultuous times of the Spanish Civil War, Maria lived a life full of resilience and grace. She pursued higher education in...

Jan 24, 2025

Charlotte Gale Banks 81, our beloved core matriarch, mother, sister and Grammie has passed on January 24, 2025. Born in Richmond, California, to Oliver Joe and Mary Gale “Howard” Banks on January 6, 1944. She graduated from Midwest City High School with the Bombers class of 1962, started working at Western Electric, and moved out on her own. In...

Jan 21, 2025

Vickie Marie Rickords, 70, of Moore, Oklahoma, formerly of Arkansas City, KS and Wichita, KS, lost her courageous battle with cancer Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in Norman, OK.

Vickie was born April 25, 1954, in Arkansas City, KS to Albert and Wanda (Clark) Rickords. She was raised and educated in Arkansas City, graduating in 1972 , then...

Jan 10, 2025

Stewart Nelson Simmons, 56, of McLoud, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, in Oklahoma City. Stewart was born October 23, 1968, at Clark Air Force Base, Philippines, to Roberto Julio and Alba Concepcion (Martinez) Simmons. He attended school at Tinker Air Force Base Elementary, Carl Albert Junior High, and graduated from McLoud High School in 1987. He later attended...

Jan 5, 2025

Ray Colbert Morgan, 75, of McLoud, passed at his home on Sunday January 5, 2025. Ray was born November 14, 1949, in Madill, Oklahoma, to Lawrence and Rosie (Turner) Morgan. He was reared and educated in Madill. He joined the United States Army enduring two tours in Vietnam, where he received many awards including Rifle and Machine Gun Marksman,...

Jan 3, 2025

Janice Heise Obituary

Janice Ann Heise entered heaven on eagles’ wings, to rest in the palm of the Lord’s hand on January 3, 2025, surrounded by her children and loved ones.

She was a devoted mother of seven children: Clifford (Kathy), Gayleen (Mike), Bessie (Jeff), Audrey, Gustav (Regina), Bertram, Frank, and daughter-in-law Pam. She leaves...

Dec 17, 2024

Verna Jean Jones, 79, of McLoud, passed away at her home in McLoud, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, with her family by her side. Verna was born January 27, 1945, to John and Dovie (Moses) Harrison in Richmond, California. The family made their way back to Oklahoma where Verna graduated from Kinta High School in Kinta, Oklahoma.

Verna...

Dec 10, 2024

Charles Michael Brimer, 80, of Harrah, passed away on December 10, 2024. Born on April 1, 1944, in Indianapolis, IN, to Chester and Mary (Carpenter) Brimer. Chuck spent his youth moving with his family before settling in San Diego, California.

Chuck proudly served his country in the United States Navy and Army from 1961 to 1970, during...

Dec 8, 2024

Lucille D Griffin, 100 years young, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the McLoud Nursing Center. Lucille was born June 20, 1924, in Dolberg, Oklahoma, to E. L. and Lucy (Castleberry) Eldred. She was reared and educated in Dolberg and Sulphur areas. She married JC Griffin February 9., 1942, in Sulphur. The couple made their home in Abeline,...

Nov 22, 2024

Ruth Annette Cooksey, 69, of Russellville, died Friday, November 22, 2024, at her residence. Cremation arrangements are provided by the J. Herman Humphrey Dignity Cremation Center under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. A memorial service is being planned for a later time in Harrah, Oklahoma.

The daughter of Walter and Helen (Schlosser) Cooksey, Ruth was born...

Nov 17, 2024

Ruth Ellen McGlothin, 86, of Shawnee, formerly of McLoud and Harrah, passed Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Regency Health Care of Shawnee. Ruth was born January 4, 1938, in Jones, to Arthur and Mary Edna (McCoy) Taylor. She was reared and educated in Jones and Choctaw. She married Walter “Ray” McGlothin on March 10, 1955, in Shawnee. Ruth worked...

Nov 15, 2024

MARIA G. HARO

Maria Guadalupe Cantera Haro, 94, who was born in Mexico, moved to California in 1955 and moved to Harrah, OK in 2017, passed from this life to join a large group of friends and family on November 15.2024, in Harrah. She was born to Enrique Cantera and Francisca Maldonado Sanchez Cantera on...

Nov 7, 2024

Larry Dean Miller, 88, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Larry was born on January 6, 1936, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Vern E. and Mary Helen (Chappell) Miller. He attended Treadwell High School in Memphis, Tennessee, graduating with the class of 1954. During that time, he also served our country in the...

Nov 7, 2024

Obituary for Louis James Scherer

Louis James Scherer, lovingly known as "Lou," passed away on November 7, 2024, at the age of fifty-three. Born on May 12, 1971, Louis grew up in South Florida, and his life was defined by deep devotion to service, family, and friendship.

In August 1989, Lou joined the United States...

Nov 7, 2024

PAULINE B. BURKS

Pauline Bernal Burks, 83, of Harrah passed from this life with her husband and daughter at her side to a joyous reunion with loved ones in Heaven on November 7, 2024. She was born to Elias and Amelia Bernal in San Antonio, TX on June 29, 1941, and graduated from Edgewood High...

Nov 4, 2024

Kenneth Wayne Kreps, 74, of Harrah passed from this life to his rewards in Heaven and a joyous reunion with friends and relatives on November 4, 2024, at his home in Harrah. He was born on January 30, 1950, to Lloyd Leroy and Bernice Neafus Kreps in Tulsa. He was a member of Choctaw Road Baptist Church.

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Nov 3, 2024

Dale Bennett Phillips, 78, of Newalla, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the Oklahoma City VA Health Care Systems Hospital. Dale was born September 13, 1946, in Checotah, to Guy and Ruby Mae (Baker) Phillips. He was reared and educated in Eufaula, graduating there in 1964. Dale served in the United States Army in Vietnam. After serving his...

Nov 2, 2024

Dorothy Ann Wagnon Hinds Pearson received her wings on Nov 2, 2024, at her home in Choctaw, Oklahoma. Ann was born March 12, 1942, in Enterprise, Oklahoma to Charlie E. Wagnon and Virginia E. Sanderson Wagnon. She attended Enterprise Schools until the family moved to Greenfield, California in 1958.

There she attended Greenfield Public School. From California...

Oct 25, 2024

Helen Marie Berry Longwith went to her rewards in OKC on Oct. 25, 2024.

She was born to Aulsie Berry, “Berry” & Helen Erickson Berry, & had 1 sister, Judy Pearson of Ca. She was born on August 1, 1926, in OKC, Ok.

Helen Marie is survived by 2 children Dale Longwith of Colorado and...

Oct 22, 2024

Arthur James “AJ” Van Noy, 88, of Newalla, passed away at OU Medical Center of Oklahoma City, on Tuesday October 22, 2024. AJ was born October 29, 1935, in Hayward, to Oscar and Maude (Henshaw) Van Noy. He was reared and educated in Oklahoma. He married Delores Dupus in 1952. The couple lived in Oklahoma City before AJ and...