Jul 14, 2023

Jul 14, 2023

Phillip Weldon Langston, 79, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Phillip was born on Friday, March 24, 1944, in Seminole, Oklahoma to William and Sarah (Fulcher) Langston. He graduated from Pauls Valley High School, Pauls Valley, Ok. Phillip went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from East Central University, Ada, Ok,...

Jul 12, 2023

DAVID ARTHUR STEMPF, of Prague, Oklahoma, passed away to be with our Lord and Savior on July 12, 2023, at age 75, after a short battle with cancer.

David was born on September 5, 1947, in Fargo, North Dakota. He was a Purple Heart Medal recipient with Army service during the Vietnam War and Operation...

Jul 9, 2023

Loriann Ballard, 57, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

Loriann was born on Monday, January 24, 1966, in Okemah, Oklahoma to Earnest Turner and NellyMarie Embery. She grew up and attended school in Boley, Oklahoma. Loriann married Michael Ballard on January 19, 2005. He preceded her in death in 2015....

Jul 2, 2023

After a life of love & service to the Lord, Oleta Jean (Lee) Bailey began rejoicing at the feet of her Savior on July 2, 2023.

Jean was born on March 3, 1930 in Wellston, OK to Raymond Floyd Lee and Mary Louisa Lee. She grew up in Wellston where she attended school and graduated...

Jul 1, 2023

Patricia Nan Kenworthy passed away on July 1, 2023. Pat was born on June 16, 1955 in McAllister, Oklahoma to Arlis and Opal Hicks.

Preceded in death by her grandfather W.O. Eager, mother Opal, her father Arlis and her brother Carl Dean, daughter Paula Jean, granddaughter Kourtney, as well as her best friend and earthly...

Jun 28, 2023

Dennis Clark Smith passed away on Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 at the age of 69. Dennis was born on June 13, 1954 in Prague, Oklahoma. He was the second son of four children born to William C. "Bill" and Doris (Fennel) Smith. Dennis spent his entire childhood and school years in Prague. He was a 1972 graduate of Prague...

Jun 26, 2023

Maxcine Smith was born in Boley Oklahoma on August 24, 1934 to Theodore and Florence Tomlin. Maxcine, also called "Mac" was the third eldest of six children. Maxcine attended school in Boley. She met and married James Smith on July 25, 1953 and to this union, two children were born, Billie Jean and James Jr. Maxcine worked and retired...

Jun 19, 2023

Thad Wardell White was born on May 5, 1941 in Prague, Oklahoma and passed from this life on June 19, 2023. Thad was the son of Dean and Ollie White. He grew up in various places including Arkansas and Missouri before finally settling in Paden. He attended Paden Schools and made lifelong friends, who were more like family.

Jun 19, 2023

Juanita Renner Brown, also known fondly by her family as “Mumo”, departed this life on June 19, 2023 in Corte Madera, California.

Juanita was born to Earl Franklin and Cecile Ruth (Gaither) Renner in 1934 and lived the majority of her life in Oklahoma. She graduated from Chandler High School in 1951 and went on...

Jun 18, 2023

Patricia Ann Marshall, of Choctaw, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, June 18th, 2023 at the age of 78. Patricia was born on November 13, 1944 in Houston, Texas. She was the daughter of John Henry and Dewey Marie (King) Yates. Patricia grew up in the Houston area, where she lived until relocating to Oklahoma. Patricia married Lloyd Dean Marshall...

Jun 16, 2023

Curtis Michael Smith was born on August 5, 1999 and departed this life too soon on June 16, 2023.

Curtis was born to Randel Dean and Kellie Jo (Slimp) Smith in Cushing, OK. Curtis was a 2018 graduate of Stroud High School. After high school he pursued a career as a Pharmaceutical Technician. On December 18, 2021...

Jun 14, 2023

Rose Marie Johnson, passed away on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 in Paden, Oklahoma at the age of 84. Rose was born on July 19, 1938 in Paden. She was the daughter of Arthur Gibson and Helen (Harbison) VanZant. Rose grew up in Paden and was a graduate of Paden High School.

Rose had a passion...

Jun 10, 2023

Ray Allen Jarnagin, 61, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at his home in Wellston, Oklahoma.

Ray was born on November 28, 1961, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He grew up in southside OKC, where he remained until he moved to Wellston in 2015. Ray worked as a truck driver for Trailiner for several years....

Jun 10, 2023

Ray Allen Jarnagin, 61, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at his home in Wellston, Oklahoma. Ray was born on November 28, 1961, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He grew up in southside OKC, where he remained until he moved to Wellston in 2015. Ray worked as a truck driver for Trailiner for several years. When he wasn't working,...

Jun 6, 2023

Iwanna Ruth Frizzell was born to the late Cecil and Ruth Dobbs, March 28th, 1940, in Wilburton, Oklahoma. She passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Jones, Oklahoma at the age of 83 years, 2 months, 1 week, and 2 days.

Iwanna was raised in the Wilburton/Bowers, Oklahoma area. She married Benny Frizzell on...

Jun 4, 2023

Mary Sue Harris (Taylor, Allen) was born in Paden, Oklahoma, on March 27, 1933, to Homer and Avis Taylor. She died peacefully on June 4, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was a dedicated mother and served as a lifelong educator in various roles in Oklahoma.

She enjoyed playing golf, traveling, and planning the next...

Jun 1, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Loraine Irick, of Prague, passed away on Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at the age of 91. Betty was born on April 19, 1932 in Paden, Oklahoma. She was the 10th child of eleven born to Marion Braxton and Etta Mae (Davis) Eaton. Betty grew up in Paden and was a graduate of Paden High School. In June...

May 31, 2023

James Samuel Ledgerwood was born on March 7, 1943 and departed this life on May 31, 2023.

James was born to Henry and Ida (Wood) Ledgerwood. James has lived most of his life around the Creek/Lincoln County area. James met and married Imogene Thompson on April 23, 1962 in Okemah. He began working in the...

May 28, 2023

Byron Richard “Rick” Thompson, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the age of 72.

Rick was born on Sunday, September 24, 1950, in Marlow, Oklahoma, to Byron Wade and Ruth Etta (Williams) Thompson. The oldest of 3 children, Rick grew up enjoying the outdoors, camping, and was a Boy Scout. The family attended...