Donald Fernand “Don” Lachance passed away on March 6, 2026, in Midwest City, Oklahoma, at the age of 88. He was born on December 1, 1937, in Lewiston, Maine, to Wilfred and Alexandrine (Pomerleau) Lachance.
Don grew up in Maine and on May 18, 1957, he married the love of his life, Louise Cecile Begin. Together they built a life centered...
Kynlee Morgan Tomlinson, 14, passed from this life on Monday, March 2, 2026, in Harrah, Oklahoma.
The daughter of Wesley and Jessi Tomlinson, Kynlee was born on November 8, 2011, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She attended public school for a time before enrolling in Epic Charter Schools online, where she was currently an eighth-grade student.
Kynlee was a deeply loving young girl...
Arney Sam Ellerbee, 84, of Harrah, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on February 24, 2026, surrounded by his family and love. He lived a life defined by curiosity, courage, hard work, and an enduring devotion to those he loved most.
Arney was born on January 19, 1942, in Amarillo, Texas, to Samuel and Lahoma (Roberts) Ellerbee. His early years...
Georgetta Vivian Souders, 69, of McLoud, passed away at her home Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Georgetta was born October 1, 1956, in Topeka, Kansas, to Bernard and Oleta (Heston) Clark. She later moved with her family to Oklahoma City; she attended Taft High School. Georgetta was a hard worker and very organized. She worked in restaurants and cafés and in...
Robert “Bob” Jones was born on July 18, 1933, in Canajoharie, New York, and passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, in Norman, Oklahoma.
Bob devoted much of his life to serving his country, a commitment he carried with great pride. He served 35 years in the United States Air Force, retiring with the rank of Technical Sergeant, and previously served...
Darla Kay Phipps Cain was born November 13, 1946, in Oklahoma City to Bill Phipps and Frances Phipps Hawkins. She left this world to meet her Father in Heaven on February 1, 2026, at home in Oklahoma City surrounded by her family who loved her beyond measure.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, her son Robert Dwayne Cain and...
Marvin Larry Higdon, 79, of Choctaw, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Larry was born on August 24, 1946, in Harrah, to Mack Dugle and Lillie Opal (Beal) Higdon. He was raised in Harrah and graduated from Harrah High School in 1965. He married Kay (Sipes) Higdon on May 3, 1975, in Midwest City. They later...
Gracie Mae Brzozowski, 90, of Harrah, passed Friday. January 16, 2026, with family by her side. Gracie was born October 22, 1935, in McLoud to John Peter and Ola Vie (Shreve) Scheidt. She was reared and educated in McLoud, attending local schools. She married Edward J Brzozowski on October 2, 1951, in Morrilton, Arkansas. The couple made their home in...
Robert “Brent” Bartlett went to his Eternal home on Monday, January 12, to be with the Lord.
Brent was born on February 10, 1960, in Midwest City, Oklahoma, to Jerry Donald Bartlett and Willie Ruth “Hucks” Bartlett. He was raised in Midwest City and graduated from Star Spencer High School in 1978. Later that year, in August, he met his beautiful...
Imogene Baker, of Luther, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully, having lived a life devoted to family and service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin Stevens and Nellie Mae Wallace; her spouses, Harold White, John Bayliff, Bobby Wayne Edwards, and Tommy Eugene Baker; her daughters, Linda White (Mott), Brenda “Johnnie Sue” Newby, and Bobbie Jean Edwards-Hernandez; and her granddaughter,...
Drake Wren Freeman, 18 months, of Harrah, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Drake was born on June 15, 2024, in Oklahoma City to Blake and Shanna (Visnieski) Freeman.
Drake was a happy, smiling bundle of joy to his parents and family, with the most beautiful blue eyes. He loved being outdoors and had a great love for food—especially steak...
Jeremy Adam “JJ” Johns, our beloved husband, father, son, brother, cousin, uncle and friend passed away December 29, 2025, at the age of 50. He was born, June 5, 1975, in El Reno, to Vickie (House) and Wilbur Johns. He was raised in Yukon alongside his younger brothers and one sister.
Jeremy graduated from Yukon High School in 1994, and enlisted...
Family and friends of loved ones who have passed away
during 2025 and other members of the community who wish to
honor loved ones they have lost are invited to participate in the
5th Annual Service of Remembrance at Asa Smith Funeral Service,
2039 Tim Holt Drive in Harrah.
The ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14,
2025, in the Asa Smith Memorial...
Rosalie Jorski Cook, 96, longtime resident of Harrah, passed away peacefully Monday, December 1, 2025, at her home.
Rosalie was born July 25, 1929, in Harrah, to Joseph F. and Anna (Michalski) Wyskup. She was raised and educated in Harrah, graduating from Harrah High School in 1947. She later attended secretarial school in Oklahoma City. She married Carl Jorski on April...
On November 30th, 2025, the world lost a beloved soul, Debbie Lumry of Harrah, Oklahoma.
Born on October 2nd, 1962, Debbie lived a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure. Debbie was a devoted wife to Mike Lumry, whom she married on July21, 2000. Together, they raised two wonderful children, Ryan Wilder and Brandon Wilder. Debbie has four grandchildren Ian, Landon,...
Helen Lucille Cooksey, 97, of McLoud passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at home surrounded by family.
Helen was born November 12, 1928, in Henry Illinois, to Lloyd O. and Dorothy M. (Arnold) Schlosser. She was raised and educated in Henry graduating from Henry-Senachwine High School in 1946 and later attended secretarial school. Helen lived a long, faith-filled life defined...
In Loving Memory of Carol Ann Stroud
November 3, 1944 – November 23, 2025
Carol Ann Stroud, 81, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on November 3, 1944, to Paul Harris and Albina Yukl Harris, Carol lived a life devoted to her husband of 57 years and to her family, first residing in Oklahoma City and...
Terri Sue Bacon, 76, of Newalla, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025, with her family by her side. Terri was born January 3, 1949, in Oklahoma City, to Artie D. and Lillian L. (Caswell) Griffith. She was reared and educated in Oklahoma City, attending Southeast High School.
Terri married Dennis Bacon on April 27, 1970, and made their home in Harrah....
James Earl Tynes, 79, of Newalla, Oklahoma, passed away on November 19, 2025.
James was a devout Christian who read his Bible daily and walked closely with the Lord in every area of his life. His faith guided his steps and shaped the way he loved, served, and lived.
He was born on October 19, 1946, in Wilson, Oklahoma. James dedicated 37...
Ronald Loyd Bourne, 90, of Arnett, Oklahoma, formerly of Harrah, passed away at his home with his family by his side. Ronald was born May 30, 1935, in Gotebo, to Loyd and Margaret Freeze Bourne. Ron married Sandra Gray on February 12, 1981, in Arkansas. He lived in various places and was also well traveled with his time in the...