OBITUARIES

Aug 19, 2023

Donnia Lee Simon, 56, of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away on August 19 of an unknown causes.

Donia was born on July 11, 1967, to Richard Weirick and Joyce Trussel in Mount Vernon, Ohio. She graduated from Norman High School.

In 1983 Donnia became a mother. Destiny Ann was born, and Donnia decided then to dedicate...

Aug 17, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Knight passed away at her home Aug 17, 2023, after getting to leave the hospital on her birthday, Aug 14 of this year. She had struggled with multiple chronic illness including COPD and CHF.

She was born August 14, 1956, to Charles and Mary Ann Boyd in the panhandle of Texas. As an only child...

Aug 16, 2023

Debra “Debbie” Lynn Saxon Gilpin, 63, of Agra, OK, won her battle with cancer and arrived home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

She was born on December 28, 1959 in Salina, KS. She was raised in Stillwater, OK and is a graduate of C. E. Donart High School. Debbie had a true servant's...

Aug 13, 2023

Dominika Magdalena Zerzycki, a cherished member of the Berger Family, passed away on August 13, 2023, in Lawton, Oklahoma, at the age of 40. She was born on June 28, 1983, in Lodz, Poland, to a family with a proud lineage tracing back to old European nobility in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Dominika's vibrant spirit illuminated her...

Aug 13, 2023

Laura Christen Hale went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 13th at the age of 46.

She lived in Yukon, Oklahoma and is survived by her husband, Victor Hale, and her children Matt Cantrell and his wife Janis, and her youngest, Sam Cantrell. She is also survived by her parents, Lee and Debbie Grimshaw, and...

Aug 11, 2023

Jeffery "Jeff" Brian Winters was born April 6, 1968 in Fort Dix, New Jersey to John William Winters and Sandra L. (Blowers) Winters.

He passed away August 11, 2023 at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City at the age of 55.

Jeff is survived by his two sons, Jarod and Taylor Winters, brothers Tom...

Aug 7, 2023

Karen Lynn (Weatherford) Burch, Marietta, Oklahoma area resident, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 in Marietta at the age of 71.

Karen was born November 15, 1951 in Waco, Texas to Herschel Fred Weatherford and Hazel Alma (Ellis). She married Michael “Mike” Burch on November 15, 1990.

Karen was known for her love of making...

Aug 7, 2023

Michael “Mike” Andrew Burch, Marietta, Oklahoma area resident, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 in Marietta at the age of 74.

Mike was born November 19, 1948 in Ft. Worth, Texas to John Andrew Burch and Odela Eula Mae (Sellers). He married Karen Lynn Weatherford on November 15, 1990.

Mike was known for being a...

Aug 4, 2023

Blake Allen Sisco passed away on August 4, 2023 at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 24.

Blake was born on December 20, 1998 in Abilene, Texas to Cole Allen Sisco and Jennifer Rebekah (Mayes) Garcia. He enjoyed working on and racing cars, travelling, hiking mountains, and going to the lake. One of his greatest...

Aug 3, 2023

Francis “Frank” Sutton Jr.  passed away peacefully in his home on August 3, 2023.

Frank was born December 29, 1935, in Fort Worth, Texas to parents Francis P. Sutton and Beatrice I. Beasley Sutton. As a “Junior”, he was known by the nickname “Sonny” to his family and friends.

Frank graduated with a bachelor’s degree...

Aug 2, 2023

Anastasia Jewel Dove was born December 22, 1995 in Oklahoma City, OK and gained her wings August 2, 2023 at the young age of 27.

Anastasia attended elementary school in Yukon, OK and then Noble thru 9th grade, attended Mustang & Bridge Creek High School. Anastasia loved to read, write and wanted to be a journalist when...

Jul 31, 2023

Lori Ann McCulley passed away on July 31, 2023 at the age of 61 in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Lori was born on December 17, 1961 to William and Geraldine McCulley in Hamilton Air Force Base, California.

She is preceded in death by her parents William and Geraldine McCulley.

Survived by her children April McCulley,...

Jul 21, 2023

Gomer G. Smith, III "Buzz" was born March 17, 1949, in Oklahoma City to parents Gomer G. Smith, Jr and Betty Smith.

Buzz graduated from Harding High School and UCO. His lifelong interest in machinery led him to truck driving and later as a heavy equipment operator for the State of Oklahoma. He retired medically in 1995....

Jul 8, 2023

Eddie Dale Cecil, longtime Maud and Seminole area resident, passed away Friday, July 8, 2023 in Seminole at the age of 64.

Eddie was born November 9, 1958 in Coalgate, Oklahoma to William Cecil and Minnie Belle (Wood). He worked many years in the greater Seminole area oil fields fore St. Louis Well Service and Mills Well...

Jul 8, 2023

David Ray Morgan passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 8, 2023, at age 71. His body was weakened but his sharp sense of humor, handsomeness, and kind loving heart remained throughout his long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

David was born on December 3, 1951, to Cecil and Noka (Franks) Morgan in Wetumka, OK. He...

Jul 7, 2023

Mary Ellen Fischer, 87, passed away on July 7, 2023, in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born on February 10, 1936, in Ajo, AZ, to Cleo Taylor Sotelo and Victor Hamman (Carlos Sotelo). She was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an amazing, funny, and witty person who loved taking care of her family, especially...

Jul 5, 2023

Sammy “Sam” Darell Carico, Jr. departed for heaven on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, after fighting a long and courageous battle against cancer. He enjoyed a wonderful life over the past 17 years loving his children, Abby & Wyatt Carico. Sam is preceded in death by his parents Deborah Jean (Livingston) Carico & Sammy Carico, Sr., brother William "Billy" Carico,...

Jul 3, 2023

Carol Ruby Sandburg passed away at home in Oklahoma City on July 3,2023 at the age of 91.

She was born in Wisconsin on June 25, 1932 to Pearl and Walter Coburn. She attended and graduated schools in Arkansaw, Wisconsin.

She was a beloved, wife, mother and “Granny” to many. Carol loved her family dearly...

Jun 17, 2023

Beverly Ann was the sixth of eleven children born to Willard and TeaRosa (Jackson) Hamilton on January 12, 1952. Her father, mother, two sisters, Carolyn and Wilda Reeves, and three brothers, Roland, Clarence Ray, and Willard Jr., preceded her in death.

Beverly Ann departed this life to her next journey on June 17, 2023 at 12:03 P.M....

Jun 15, 2023

Our beloved mother, Karen Diane Nichols, is survived by her only daughter Tanya, 3 sons Phill, Robert, Darin. Grandchildren Eric, Alyssa, Nikki, Chase, and Ryan. 5 dogs and 2 turtles.

Mom had many careers during her life, though her two favorites were working as a sheriff deputy in Yuma, where she helped build the county's first 911...