Current Obituaries
Billie Jean Lewis
May 6, 2025
Billie Jean Lewis, age 79, of Okay, OK, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Muskogee, OK. She was born on April 19, 1946, in Midwest City, OK to Bill and Ina Ophelia (Morgan) Hales. Billie's life was a testament to the enduring power of love, family, and service.
Billie attended Warner Schools and graduated from...
Sheila Reneé Acree
May 6, 2025
Sheila Reneé Acree of Choctaw, Oklahoma, passed away on May 6th, 2025; she was 69 years old. Sheila was born to Kenneth and Yuvonne Brown on June 18th, 1955. She was a homemaker and homeschool teacher to her three children until they finished high school. She loved planting flowers and decorating her garden with little gnomes. She was a naturally...
Milford Martin Baker
Apr 29, 2025
GRAVESIDE SERVICES1:00 PM, Friday, May 2, 2025 Hochatown Cemetery Hochatown, OK
Milford Martin Baker born July 21, 1937 departed this life April 29, 2025. He was born on Carter Mountain where his father, was the tower fire watchman.
He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Pansy Baker, son Gerald Martin Baker and brothers-in-law Robert Norman and Jerrol Largin and...
Debra Jean West
Apr 26, 2025
Debra Jean West (aka Debbie) born February 22 1965 to Joe and Effie Tee of Norman Oklahoma. Deb departed this world on April 26 2025 to be with her Lord and Savior. Debbie leaves behind her husband Steve West, stepson Cole, mother and father, Joe and Effie, brother Brian, sisters Doreen and Chris, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Debbie graduated...
Michael Joseph Souza
Apr 21, 2025
Michael Joseph Souza, 81, of Choctaw, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025. Born on June 19, 1943, in San Francisco, California, Michael lived a life marked by devotion—to his family, his country, and his values.
A proud veteran, Michael served in the United States Army, where he embraced the discipline and structure that shaped the rest of his...
Jerry Eugene Todd
Apr 19, 2025
**Jerry Eugene Todd** October 22, 1962 –April 19, 2025Jerry Eugene Todd was born in Elk City, Oklahoma, to Jerry Ronald Todd and Janice Ann Hoffman. He dedicated much of his life to the oilfield industry, where his hard work and determination were evident to all who knew him.
Beyond his career, Jerry had a passion for life’s simple joys. He loved...
Russell Dale Beaver
Apr 18, 2025
Russell Dale Beaver was born on June 9, 1974 in Salem, Ohio/ He passed away on April 18, 2025 with nothing but love surrounding hm. Rusty spent the majority of his life in McLoud, Oklahoma where he built a forever home for his wife, kids, and grandkids. Around the age of seven, Rusty met Matt and Kirk Petty and around...
Charles Henry Fuller
Apr 18, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Fuller, 76, passed away on April 18, 2025, in Choctaw, Oklahoma. Born on June 4, 1948, in Olney, Texas, Chuck lived a life defined by adventure, generosity he loved to send loved ones on trips, take them shopping and buy them things), and a true love for his kids, grandkids and extended family.
Chuck is survived by and was...
Bonnie Sue Shaffner
Apr 16, 2025
Bonnie Sue Shaffner, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and steadfast soul, passed peacefully and without pain on April 16, 2025, while in hospice care, surrounded by her family.
Born on June 24, 1946, in Stroud, Oklahoma, Bonnie was the cherished daughter of Jewell Iva Holland and Sidney Oscar Holland. She grew up in Orange County, California, before returning to Oklahoma,...
Zella Mae Bradley
Apr 7, 2025
Zella Mae Bradley was born May 5th, 1934 and passed away on April 7, 2025. She was the fifth child born to Amos Tyler and Verna Tyler in Pocahontas Arkansas. The family moved to Stillwater, OK when she was a young girl.
Zella married Joe T. Bradley and together they had seven children. They moved to Jones, OK in 1959. Later...
Alfred Earl Panek
Apr 7, 2025
Alfred Earl Panek, 93, of Choctaw, OK passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025. He was born in Bakerton, Pennsylvania on January 5, 1932 where he lived until he joined the United States Air Force proudly serving for 22 years. He then worked at Tinker Air Force Base on aircrafts.
Alfred was blessed with fifty plus years with his wife, Jesse...
Cory Lee Springer
Mar 30, 2025
Cory Lee Springer was born on March 19th, 1996 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He left this world unexpectedly on March 30,2025 at the young age of 29. He grew up in Mcloud Oklahoma, where he graduated from high school. After completing school, he resided in Del City, Oklahoma. Cory was a man with a heart full of kindness and generosity....
Stevie Ray Vaughan Carter
Mar 24, 2025
Stevie Ray Vaughan Carter, age 26, from Gore, OK passed away March 24, 2025. Stevie Ray was born March 26, 1998 to Angie (Norris) and Jeff Carter in Fort Smith, AR. Stevie Ray attended Warner High School where he graduated in 2017. He played basketball, baseball, and was a member of the Warner FFA. Stevie Ray attended OSU where he...
Wendell Arden Grissom
Mar 20, 2025
Wendell Arden Grissom from Paris, Arkansas was taken from this earth on March 20, 2025. He was born October 11, 1968, to Bobbie and Mary Grissom in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Wendell worked as a truck driver. He enjoyed boating, fishing, reading, music and loved riding motorcycles. He earned an associate’s degree in biblical studies from the Omega Bible Institute and Seminary....
Duane Melvin Dear
Mar 20, 2025
Duane Melvin Dear, a proud U.S. Army veteran and dedicated law enforcement officer, passed away on March 20, 2025, at the age of 80. Duane was born on February 17, 1945, and spent much of his life serving his country and his community with unwavering dedication.
Duane proudly served in the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army from 1964 to...
William Kimbrough Mitchell
Mar 13, 2025
William “Bill” Kimbrough Mitchell was born on May 1, 1928 to Helen and Hudon Mitchell. He passed away March 13, 2025 at the age of 96. Bill was raised in Wagner, Oklahoma. He married Doris Stacy and they were married 60+ years.
Bill and Doris raised two children together, Sandra, husband Tom, and William C. and wife Patty. They had three...
Jeanne Mae Clark
Mar 8, 2025
Jean was born on April 23, 1941 in Arkhoma, Oklahoma. She left this world March 8, 2025 at the age of 83 in Midwest City Oklahoma.
She is preceded in death by her beloved parents and her two sisters and two brothers, her husband Charles E Davis of 41 years and her 25 years old grandson Caleb Posey. Jean is survived...
Bonnie Lou Wheeler
Mar 8, 2025
Bonnie Lou Wheeler, age 79, Choctaw, Oklahoma passed away on March 8, 2025.
Bonnie was born December 21, 1945 in Portland, Michigan to Clifford and Hannah Petersen. She was married to Gordon Wheeler on December 21, 1962 in Lakeview, Michigan.
Bonnie was a beautician for over 20 years. However, her best work was as a mother to her four children, Brenda, Christopher,...
Janet Gene Rains
Mar 7, 2025
Janet Gene Rains, age 80, of Ada, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025. Janet was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma on January 28, 1945, to Arthur Clyde English and Mary Evelyn Bradford English. She attended Star Spencer High School and graduated with the class of 1963. She continued her education by attending the Oklahoma School of Banking in 1964...
Tyler Ray Hughes
Mar 6, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tyler Ray Hughes, who left this world on March 6, 2025, at age 30. Born on April 29, 1994, Tyler was a devoted father, beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. His kindness, determination, and love for life left an unforgettable mark on everyone who knew him.
Tyler was a proud father...
