Feb 1, 2024

Tristan William Sawatski, age 14, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

Tristan was born on Saturday, October 31, 2009, in Dallas, Texas to Ryan and Jessica (Wilson) Sawatski. Tristan was raised in Chandler, Oklahoma, attending Chandler Public Schools. He was currently a 7th grade student at Chandler Jr. High School where he loved his...

Jan 31, 2024

Deanna Marie Burgess was born as Deanna Marie Nichols on April 19th, 1967. She was the daughter of Danny Mac Nichols and Sandra Gail Nichols. Deanna was born in Huntington, West Virginia and raised in Milton, West Virginia. She graduated college from Marshall University with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. In 1988 Deanna moved to Norman, OK where...

Jan 30, 2024

Cledell Alexander Woody Sr, was born October 7, 1941 in Stroud, Oklahoma to Cleveland Woody and Artice Lyons Woody. He was the first born of 12 children.

At an early age he professed his faith in Jesus Christ and joined the Jesus First Baptist Church of Stroud, Oklahoma

He attended Stroud public schools from elementary...

Jan 27, 2024

In Loving Memory of Edna Marie Sears:

Edna was born on Christmas day in 1927 and passed away on January 27 at 96 years old. She left this world surrounded by the love of family and friends, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in our hearts.

Edna graduated...

Jan 21, 2024

Billy Ray Gifford, of Paden, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the age of 87. Bill was born on Tuesday, March 10, 1936 in Boswell, Oklahoma. He was the son of James Talley and Millie Carrie (Garner) Gifford. He graduated from Borger High School in Borger, Texas and following high school, proudly served his country in...

Jan 20, 2024

Margaret Jo Black, nee Fair, 72, was called to her heavenly home on January 20, 2024, in Columbus, GA, after a life marked by humble service and deep faith. Born on October 29, 1951, in Chandler, OK, she walked through life with a spirit of gratitude and a profound respect for all of God's creation. Margaret's life was a...

Jan 17, 2024

Tammy Claudette (Hawley) Reno, 64, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, in Lindsay, Oklahoma.

Tammy was born on September 8, 1959, in Paola, Kansas, to Harold Claude and Virginia Gertrude (Hagmeyer) Hawley. She graduated from Marmaton Valley High School in Moran, Kansas in 1977. Tammy made her living as a hairdresser, retiring from “Tammy’s...

Jan 17, 2024

Joseph Charles McGuire was born in Prague, OK on Tuesday, October 4, 1932 and passed away on Monday, January 17, 2024 at the age of 91.

Joe was the son of Orlie “Joe” and Letha (Daniel) McGuire. He was a graduate of Ada High School and then went on to join the US Air Force. Joe became...

Jan 17, 2024

Mary “Darlene” Leach, 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Darlene was a life-long resident of the Tryon, Oklahoma area.

Darlene was born on June 2, 1938, in Madera, California to Clarence James and Zella Opal (Anderson) Hood. At a young age, her family relocated to Tryon. She attended school...

Jan 17, 2024

The Chronicles of Reverend Bobby Lee Spear (June 23, 1928 – January 17, 2024)

Reverend Bobby Lee Spear, whose life was marked by an unwavering dedication to his faith, a love for Thailand and its people, and a passion for entertaining his grandchildren, passed away on January 17, 2024.

In the...

Jan 16, 2024

Avis Darlene Young:

Avis Darlene was born on July 29, 1922, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was adopted by Julius and Bertha Bontty of Prague, Oklahoma. She was their only child.

Avis was brought up in an educationally rich environment; Bertha was one of eleven children and knew childrearing well. Julius...

Jan 16, 2024

Diane Fern Kolar (nee Dailey), aged 83, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024, at Mercy South Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. She was born on May 16, 1940, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Fern McKinley Dailey, DDS, and Lois Marguerite Dailey (nee Madison). Diane grew up in Konawa, Oklahoma, and attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, graduating...

Jan 14, 2024

James Conrad Hart, of Chandler, OK, was born on March 19, 1932, in Chandler to Earl and Gladys (Conrad) Hart. He passed from this life at the age of 91 on January 14, 2024, in Edmond, OK. Conrad lived almost all his life in Chandler, graduating from Chandler High School with the Class of 1950. He then attended Oklahoma...

Jan 14, 2024

Phyllis Ann Huff was born on July 5, 1939 in Sparks, Oklahoma to Clyde and Flossie Shaffner of Davenport, Oklahoma. She was welcomed to Heaven on January 14, 2024. She passed away at her loving daughter's home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 84. Phyllis attended grade school at Deer Creek and graduated from Davenport High School...

Jan 13, 2024

Jan 12, 2024

Genevieve Kathleen (Kathy) Goodman was born January 31st, 1951 in Oklahoma City, to Don and Genevieve Goodman. During the 1950’s the family moved to Goodman’s Dairy which started her lifelong attachment to Chandler and Lincoln County, Oklahoma. Kathy attended Springdale School, with many of her elementary classmates whom still live in the Chandler area. Her family moved around with...

Jan 4, 2024

Jerry Dale McAnally Sr., a lifelong resident of Prague, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, at the age of 61. Jerry was born on Thursday, January 25, 1962 in Prague, Oklahoma. He was the son of Clarence Ray and Jarvis "Pansy" (Davis) McAnally. Jerry grew up on a farm in Prague and attended Prague Schools....

Jan 2, 2024

Jo Ann Tapp Chadwell of Prague, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 86. Jo Ann was born on January 19, 1937 in Compton, California. She was the daughter of Holloway and Mary (Thomas) Grace. Jo Ann married John Dale Tapp on June 27, 1953 and the couple were married...

Dec 31, 2023

Willis Lane Lokey was born on December 21, 1934, at home in Seminole County, and departed this life on December 31, 2023, in Prague, at the age of 89. He was a longtime Prague resident. Willis was the son of Floyd L. and Minnie S. (Reed) Lokey and was raised on the farm. He lived in rural Seminole County...

Dec 30, 2023

Donald Andrew Banta was born in Wetumka, Oklahoma on September 15, 1932. He peacefully departed this life on December 30, 2023, at Stroud Nursing Home in Stroud, Oklahoma.

Don was one of 7 children born to Joseph and Lelia Banta. He attended Wetumka Public Schools and graduated high school in 1950. After graduation, he began working on...