Oct 17, 2024

Michael Lee Verel

Michael “Mike” Verel, age 53, of Choctaw, OK passed away at home the morning of Thursday, October 17, 2024. He had been battling Parkinson’s for many years and fought hard against this terrible disease.

Mike was a great man and father and loved his family dearly. Mike was born September 28, 1971,...

Oct 15, 2024

Jack Lucas Lynch II, 33, of McLoud, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at his home. Lucas was born February 4, 1991, in Oklahoma City, to David Brian Lynch and Margaret Kay (Cox) Lynch. He was reared and educated in McLoud, graduating high school in 2010. He worked several years as a packer at Shawnee Mills Flour Mill. Lucas...

Oct 15, 2024

Kathleen (Kathy) Ward Saxton, 78, of Edmond comfortably passed away at peace on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in Edmond. She was retired GS-11, Department of Defense (Civil Service), Oklahoma City Air Logistics, Tinker AFB

The youngest daughter of four siblings born to Richard and Catherine Ward in Buffalo, NY, she grew up on Swift Creek...

Oct 7, 2024

Roy Linder Parker

Roy Linder Parker was born June 19th, 1936 in Donalsonville, Georgia. He was the son of the late Emily Cobb Parker and Henry Hudson Parker. He is the brother of the late Sidney Lamar Parker of Donalsonville, GA.

Roy died October 7th at 5:40am at the Veterans Center in Norman,...

Oct 4, 2024

Tommie “Howard” Robbins, 69, lifelong Harrah resident, passed away Friday, October 4th, with his family by his side.

Howard was born February 15, 1955, in Harrah, to Tommie Willis and Lucille (Goeders) Robbins. He was reared and educated in Harrah attending local schools. He started washing parts for Richard Wozniak at a very young age and later...

Oct 4, 2024

November 20, 1943, ~ October 4, 2024

Gary Lee Howard, age 80, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of October 4th, 2024. Gary was born November 20, 1943, in the small town of Mounds, Oklahoma, to Reverend Roy Francis and Ina Mae (Cooper) Howard. Growing up, Gary was a sports fanatic participating in...

Oct 3, 2024

It is with profound sadness and much love that the family of Mary Idell Meehan White of Harrah, OK, announce her passing as she left this world on October 3, & went Home to be with Our Heavenly Father.

Mary was born Oct. 20, 1960, at T.E. Schumpert Memorial Sanitarium in Shreveport, LA to Kenneth and Jean...

Sep 28, 2024

Larry Eugene Deinlein, aged 82, passed away on September 28, 2024, in Choctaw, Oklahoma. Born on September 25, 1942, Larry spent the majority of his life in Texas before returning to his home state a few months before his passing. Larry is survived by his wife, Pamela Deinlein, with whom he shared a deep love and numerous adventures, including...

Sep 22, 2024

Jerred Dawayne Yancey, 46, died of unknown causes and passed into Jesus’ arms on Sunday evening, September 22nd, 2024, AD at his home in Harrah, Oklahoma. He is survived by his dearest wife Rosa whom he was married to for 25 years, his 6 children, 2 sons in law, and granddaughter: Elisabeth and husband Caleb, Susanna and husband Camin,...

Sep 19, 2024

Legendary Harrah educator and cherished grandfather Joe Don Winters joined his wife in their heavenly home on September 19, 2024. He was 77 years old.

Joe was born in Harrah, OK to A.J. Winters, Jr. and Lila Ferguson Winters. His father’s job moved the family often, so Joe spent his elementary years bouncing from one...

Sep 18, 2024

Carolyn Gertrude O’Bryant, 77, of Choctaw passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in Midwest City. Carolyn was born August 12, 1947, in Oklahoma City, to Herman E and Edith Irene (Reynolds) Milburn. She was reared and educated in West Texas and St. Louis, Oklahoma. She married Olen O’Bryant on June 7, 1963. The couple made their home “wherever the...

Sep 17, 2024

TOMMY GAINES NATION

Tommy Nation was born on December 11, 1933, to Truman “Pete” Nation, who was 47, and Lillian Dorman Nation, age 29. Tommy weighed 11 lbs, 8 ozs…ouch, poor Mama Lillian! He had two older sisters, LaVerne and JoElla. Tommy basked in the love and joy of being the baby and...

Sep 15, 2024

JAMES LEROY PUNNEO

James Leroy Punneo, 81, of Harrah peacefully passed from the world into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on September 15, 2024. He was born on November 28,1942, in Lawton, OK to Ezra and Lucille Punneo.

James attended Southeast High School where he lettered in basketball and...

Sep 14, 2024

James Robert Morgan, 52, of McLoud, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, at St. Anthony’s Hospital of Oklahoma City. James was born April 30, 1972, in Madill, Oklahoma, to Ray C. and Earlene Frances (Ivey) Morgan. James attended McLoud schools. He was a lifelong worker in the construction field. He met Susan Canada while spending time with his family...

Sep 10, 2024

Karen Sue Caywood, 71, of Choctaw, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 in Oklahoma City. Karen was born on October 22, 1952 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Jackie Harold and Dorothy Mae (Simhauser) Caywood. Karen enjoyed puzzles, collecting salt and pepper shakers and gardening. Karen’s favorite pastime was spending time with her family and...

Sep 5, 2024

Gary Paul Mixon, 77, of Harrah went to be with the Lord on September 5, 2024. He was born December 25, 1946, in Harrah to Loyd and Lois (Ladd) Mixon. He grew up in Harrah and graduated from Harrah High School in 1965. Gary graduated from Oklahoma State University in January of 1970 and while attending OSU, he completed...

Sep 4, 2024

Mary Ann Watkins-Bradley, aged 66, passed away on September 4, 2024. She was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Mary Ann Watkins was born on December 25, 1957, to John M Watkins and Mattie L Bowling/Flowers in Oklahoma City, OK. She attended school in...

Sep 1, 2024

Billie Evelyn Payton

Dec 19, 1928 – September 1, 2024

Billie Evelyn (Belcher) Payton was born on December 19, 1928, to Lue Artie and Willie Horace Belcher. She was born at home on a farm near Tatum, New Mexico.

The family moved to a ranch near Dexter, New Mexico...

Aug 31, 2024

CARL LEON SMITH

Carl Leon Smith, 96, went to be with his Savior at 10 a.m. on August 31, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Coldwater, KS to Winferd Leslie Smith and Emma Elizabeth Sinkle Smith on Groundhog Day, February 2, 1928. He was the youngest of seven siblings, Winferd Smith, Freman...

Aug 28, 2024

Dorothy Norma Edwards, 85, Marianna, Florida, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2024, at the Grant Street Church of Christ in Liberal, Kansas, with Dalton Key officiating. Burial will follow at the Forgan Cemetery, Forgan, Oklahoma, under the direction of Asa Smith Funeral...