Current Obituaries
Ila "Jerri" Geraldine Lackey
Apr 24, 2026
Ila Geraldine "Jerri" Lackey, 78, of McLoud, Oklahoma, passed away on April 24, 2026, at her home.
Jerri was born December 6, 1947, to Jesse Lee Loman and Della Mae Loman (Harper).
She lived in McLoud, Oklahoma, with the one and only love of her life, Jimmy Ray Lackey. She loved him an awful bunch. They were married on July 30, 1966,...
Benny Gene Dunn
Apr 22, 2026
Benny Gene Dunn, 74, of Choctaw, Oklahoma, passed away on April 22, 2026, at his home.
Benny was born on January 30, 1952, in McAlester, Oklahoma, to Kenneth and Jean Dunn. He graduated from Midwest City High School in 1970 and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. Benny enjoyed his annual hunting trips.
He married the love of his life, Lea...
Tommy Joseph Ryan
Apr 14, 2026
Tommy Joseph Ryan, better known as Tom 83, was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on July 25, 1942, to Connie Lee and Bessie (Haken) Ryan. He passed away on April 14, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
His family moved to Mulhall, Oklahoma, when he was young, where he attended Mulhall School from first grade through his junior year. In 1960, his...
Errol Lynn Teel
Apr 13, 2026
Errol Lynn Teel, 77, died after a long battle with ALS on April 13, 2026. He was born May 21, 1948, “on the farm” in Maywood, NE to Alvin and Marceal (Norma) Teel who preceeded him in death.
His early life was a series of moves from Nebraska to Colorado to Oregon to Washington along with his 2 brothers and 2...
Carolyn Jean (Johnson) Russell
Apr 7, 2026
Carolyn Jean (Johnson) Russell, of Jones, Oklahoma, passed away on April 7, 2026, in Harrah, Oklahoma, at the age of 77.
She was born on March 14, 1949, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to John Jesse Johnson and Luther Jean (Simmons) Johnson. Her mother later carried the last name Davis.
Carolyn dedicated much of her professional life to law enforcement support, retiring as...
Jimmy Ray Lackey
Apr 1, 2026
Jimmy Ray Lackey, born to Robert Ray Lackey and Floy Dell Lackey on March 25, 1947, Jimmy lived in several places before settling in McLoud, Oklahoma, with the one and only love of his life, Ila Geradine Lackey.
He loved her an awful bunch, and they were married on July 30, 1966. Together, they shared nearly 60 years of marriage.
Jimmy was...
Christopher Shawn Smith
Mar 31, 2026
Christopher Shawn Smith, 44, of Atoka, Oklahoma, formerly of Brookville, Indiana, passed away on March 31, 2026. He was born on March 24, 1982.
Christopher was a devoted father, son, brother, and friend who found his greatest joy in spending time with his children and family. Whether he was fishing, mushroom hunting, camping, or simply enjoying the outdoors, he cherished the...
Tony Lee Judkins
Mar 28, 2026
Tony Lee Judkins was born April 29, 1959, to Connie and Vernon Judkins at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. He lost his battle with liver failure on March 28, 2026.
He grew up as a middle child and navigated all the difficulties presented in that situation. From an early age, it was clear Tony was a talented artist who loved to...
Shirley Jean Strickland
Mar 20, 2026
Shirley Jean Fenton Strickland, age 86, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, at Harrah Nursing Home.
Shirley was born on February 6, 1940, in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, where she was also raised. She was the second of four children born to Loren Lester Fenton, Sr. and Eunice Pilcher Fenton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Loren and Eunice; her...
Bobby Gene Wilkinson
Mar 16, 2026
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Gary Richard Daniel
Mar 10, 2026
Gary Richard Daniel was born on February 19, 1962, in Plainview, TX to Sharon Standefer and Jerry Stowe. He was later adopted by Bob Daniel who raised him the rest of his life. He lived in OKC until 4th grade, moving to Harrah, Oklahoma in 1972. He excelled in wrestling and playing the tuba in the HHS Band. He graduated...
Earl Dean Mackey
Mar 5, 2026
Earl Dean Mackey passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 5, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on January 10, 1944, in Marshall, Oklahoma, to Lee A. and Viola (Kroeger) Mackey, and was the youngest of four children.
Earl grew up in Cleo Springs, Oklahoma. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. During this...
Ki'zen Antonio Flores
Mar 2, 2026
Ki'zen Antonio Flores was welcomed into heaven far too soon. Though his time on earth was brief, he was deeply loved and brought immeasurable joy to those who were waiting to meet him.
Ki'zen is the cherished son of his loving parents, Aliyah Kupczynski and Jaime Flores. He is the beloved grandson of Allie and Tony Kupczynski, Kristina Flores, and Josh...
Sylvia Louise Wright Watson
Mar 1, 2026
Sylvia Louise Wright Watson, 87, of Newalla, Oklahoma, passed away on March 1, 2026. She was born March 20, 1938, in Sparta, Tennessee.
Sylvia built a life defined by quiet strength, steady devotion and deep generosity. She worked as a proofreader at the Times Journal Publishing Company and later at Mosher-Adams Map Company, where her keen eye for detail and dedication...
Keely Grant Woloszyn
Feb 27, 2026
Keely Grant Woloszyn (Hudgins), 39 of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, left us to go be with Jesus on February 27th, 2026 in Midwest City, OK. She was born in Phoenix, AZ to Roger and Lena Woloszyn on December 4th, 1986, barely weighed 7 pounds. Precious.
She is survived by her parents, Roger and Tammy Woloszyn and Louie and Lena Breshears. Her brothers...
Carmen Estep
Feb 24, 2026
Carmen Estep, age 65, of McLoud, Oklahoma, passed into eternity on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in McLoud, Oklahoma. She was born in Borger, Texas, on January 5, 1961. She loved riding the bike with her husband before he passed. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce; her mother and father, Joyce and...
William Howell Monroe Shaffner
Feb 24, 2026
William Howell Monroe Shaffner, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, and steadfast pillar of strength, passed peacefully at his home in Choctaw, Oklahoma, on February 24, 2026, with his son Zack faithfully by his side.
Born on November 16, 1945, in Prague, Oklahoma, William was raised with the values of hard work, loyalty, and quiet resilience that would define his...
Sammye June Burton
Feb 13, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Sammye June Burton
With great sadness, we share the passing of Sammye June Burch Burton, 96, of Choctaw, who passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. A loving mother and devoted wife, she spent her life nurturing others. Born October 23, 1929 in Maud, Oklahoma, she was known for her kindness and love...
Peggy Lee Helzer
Feb 9, 2026
Peggy Lee Helzer, 72, of Harrah, Oklahoma, passed away on February 9, 2026, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She was born on November 3, 1953, in Shawnee, where her life’s journey both began and came full circle.
Peggy graduated from Del City High School in May of 1972. Just days later, on May 15, 1972, she married the love of her life, Jerry...
Donna Renee Nunley
Feb 5, 2026
Donna Nunley departed this life on February 5th, 2026, after a short but aggressive fight with cancer.
Donna is survived by her daughter Michelle Dyche and husband Kirk and daughter Brynlee Dyche. Donna was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Peggy Anderson.
Donna Anderson was brought into this world on August 14th, 1956 in Loma Linda, California as the 3rd...
