Judy Mae Jolley
Nov 9, 2025
Judy Mae (Smith) Jolley, a devoted servant of Christ, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, entered her eternal rest on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the age of 77. Judy was born on May 15, 1948, in Borger, Texas to Francis Roy and Kathryn Elizabeth (Gee) Peden. Judy graduated from Borger High School in May 1966 and graduated from Kay...
Ruth Elizabeth Schoenecke
Nov 9, 2025
Ruth Elizabeth Schoenecke
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Ruth Elizabeth Schoenecke was born April 26, 1932 to Clarence Ward and Hattie (Van Hauen) Ward north of Marshall OK. She passed to her eternal reward on November 9, 2025. She moved to Hayward, OK in 1938 and attended school there all twelve years graduating as Valedictorian in 1950. Ruth was saved at Hayward United Brethren...
Richard "Dick" Manlove
Nov 7, 2025
Richard “Dick” Manlove was born February 29, 1948, to Merle and Mary Manlove in Wichita, Kansas. He grew up in the Riverside area and graduated from North High, which is still recovering from his shenanigans.
While studying the sciences at Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas, he met and beguiled his future wife, Janice Bachman, by smoothly asking her for advice regarding...
David Edward Pruitt
Nov 3, 2025
David Edward Pruitt, age 47, of McLoud, Oklahoma, passed away on November 3, 2025. He was a loving son, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He loved to spend time with friends and family, helping others, learning more about God, and sharing that knowledge to encourage those he met. He also loved art, building and painting bird houses, and building raised...
Margaret Kay Lynch
Oct 31, 2025
Margaret Kay Lynch, 67, of Mcloud, entered into her heavenly home on Friday October 31, 2025, at her sisters’ home in Choctaw, OK. She was born January 10, 1958, in Madill, OK to Delmas LeRoy Cox and Margie Frances (Erwin) Cox. She was reared and educated in Jones, OK. Margaret was brought up being a part of a large family....
Ruby Earline Wiggins
Oct 25, 2025
RUBY EARLINE WIGGINS
Ruby Earline (Birdsong) Wiggins, 85, of Choctaw passed from this life to a reunion with friends and loved ones in Heaven on October 25, 2025, in Choctaw. She was born to Virgil Orval Birdsong and Mildred Louise Singletary Birdsong on Sept. 30, 1940, in Darwin, OK.
She received her education in Choctaw and graduated from Choctaw High School in...
Jeremy David Kope
Oct 21, 2025
JEREMY D. KOPE
Jeremy David Kope, 25, of McLoud passed from this life at his home in Harrah to join a multitude of friends and family on October 21, 2025. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK on January 6, 2000. Jeremy was employed as an IT Specialist for BankOnIt in Oklahoma City.
He graduated from McLoud High School in 2018 and...
Lynna Ann Harper
Oct 19, 2025
Lynna Ann Harper, 87, of Choctaw, died Sunday, October 19, 2025, with her family by her side. Lynna was born October 21, 1937, in Batesville, Arkansas, to Dale and Mae Neal (Jones) McSpadden. She was reared and educated in Choctaw graduating with the class of 1955. She married the love of her life, Harlis Harper on May 5, 1956, at...
Amanda Rene' Luman
Oct 17, 2025
Amanda Rene’ Luman was born on September 29, 1982, in Oklahoma City to Tim and Janice (Crow) Luman. This was a special day as it was her Big Momma and Paw Luman’s anniversary. They lovingly called her Suggie Woogie. She was born with beautiful auburn red hair and green eyes. At the age of 43, Amanda went into Jesus arms...
Donald Frank Shunk
Oct 3, 2025
Donald “Don” Frank Shunk, Sr., of Choctaw, Oklahoma, passed away on October 3, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born on September 26, 1939, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Frank Shunk Jr. and Christine Eugenia (Shelton) Shunk.
Don grew up in the Shawnee/Bethel area and attended Bethel High School. After high school, he proudly joined the United States Navy in...
Jason Donald Black
Sep 30, 2025
Jason Donald Black, age 40, passed from this life to his reward in Heaven on September 30, 2025, in Hopkins, Minnesota. Jason was born in Midwest City, Oklahoma on November 13, 1984, to Donald and Linda Wallis Black.
He graduated from McLoud High School in 2003. Jason became a Christian on January 3, 1993, and was baptized at First Baptist Church...
Christopher "Clayton" Ray
Sep 23, 2025
Christopher “Clayton” Ray, 27, of McLoud, Oklahoma, passed peacefully into his eternal home on September 23, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. Clayton was born January 21, 1998, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Chris Ray and Kimberly Lehenbauer. McLoud was more than where he lived—it was the place he loved most and proudly called home.
Clayton’s journey through life was uniquely...
Donna Marie Clark
Sep 19, 2025
Donna Marie Clark, 56, of Harrah, entered into her heavenly home on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Integris Health Hospice House in Oklahoma City. She was born on January 30, 1969, to Donald Lee and Wanda Lou (Mason) Link in Amarillo, Texas.
Her family moved to Harrah in 1979, where she would eventually meet her husband, Jeff. They were married on...
Timothy Alan Flaig
Sep 15, 2025
Timothy Alan Flaig, 76, of Oklahoma City, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at his home. Tim was born October 19, 1948, in Oklahoma City, to Englebert Bernard and Norean Eleanor (Anderson) Flaig.
Tim was a devoted father and avid history buff. He enjoyed jigsaw puzzles as well as word games. He valued knowledge and education, instilling this same passion in...
Linda Sue Fidler
Sep 14, 2025
Linda Sue Fidler, 69, of Choctaw, passed away Sunday in Oklahoma City. Linda was born November 12, 1955, in Savannah, Georgia, to Junior Lee and Doris Gayle (White) Loyd.
Linda was one of two daughters to an “Air Force Family”, she received her education all over, spending several years at Okinawa. After graduation she made her way to Dallas and later...
Patrick Allen Mailhiot
Sep 6, 2025
Patrick Allen Mailhiot, 67, of Harrah, Oklahoma, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Patrick was born on December 12, 1957, in Blue Island, Illinois, to Robert and Juliana J. (Kurdas) Mailhiot. He dedicated his career to law enforcement, serving as a police officer with the Chicago Police Department, where he trained dogs for the K-9 Unit.
Patrick’s loved...
Charles Alan "Chip" Black
Sep 5, 2025
Charles Alan “Chip” Black, 62, of Harrah, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 5, 2025.
Born May 9, 1963, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Walter H. and Linda Jo (Shelton) Black, Chip’s family soon moved to Oklahoma City, where he grew up. He attended Oklahoma City public schools and began his wrestling career in grade school,...
Ida Mae Byers
Sep 4, 2025
Ida Mae Byers, 90, of Harrah, Oklahoma, passed from this world in the morning hours of Thursday, September 4, 2025, at home with her son, Ronnie, by her side. Ida Byers (Locust) was born on August 2, 1935, to Josh (Duda) Locust and Lucy Locust (Beaver) of Vian, Oklahoma. She was the 3rd of 8 children. She graduated from Sequoyah...
Alma Tiu Coley
Aug 31, 2025
Alma was born in Cebu City Philippines in July of 1959, to her parents Priscilo and Josefa (Tiu) Ondap. She was one of eight children. Her brothers were Danny, Edgar, Robert, and Joselito. Her sisters were Maria Fe, Carmen, and Genevieve. Alma grew up attending church with her entire family. It is one thing that drew me to her, and...
Ida Ludene Reid
Aug 31, 2025
Ida Ludene Reid (Rutz) was born on July 24th, 1933, near Canton, Oklahoma to Emzy and Anna (Milligan) Rutz. She entered her eternal rest on August 31, 2025, at the age of 92.
The eldest of six children, Ida spent her early years working on the family farm before graduating from Oakwood High School in 1952. Soon after, she moved to...