May 22, 2025

William Hilary “Bill” Lay

August 14, 1931 – May 22, 2025

William Hilary “Bill” Lay, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Harrah, Oklahoma.

Born on August 14, 1931, in Louisville, Kentucky, Bill was the son of Hurstle and Opal (Wright) Lay. He was raised in Oneida, Tennessee, as one of nine siblings. Bill met the love of his life,...

May 18, 2025

Leon Albert Ashford, beloved husband, brother, son, and friend, passed away on May 18, 2025, in Midwest City, Oklahoma, at the age of 69. He was born on January 1, 1956, in Oklahoma City to Marion and Wilmetta (Clow) Ashford.

Leon was a proud graduate of Carl Albert High School, Class of 1974. A lifelong learner, he continued his education at...

May 18, 2025

Mary Ellen Parsons Lanie, 90, of Edmond passed from this life to her rewards and a joyous reunion with friends and family in Heaven on May 18, 2025, in Oklahoma City.

Mary was born in Blackwell, OK, attended schools there and graduated from Blackwell High School. She married her high school sweetheart William J. (Bill) Lanie in February 1953. They celebrated...

May 5, 2025

EDDIE EARL CANTRELL

Retired Harrah businessman Eddie Earl Cantrell, 91, passed from this life on May 5, 2025, at the Norman Veterans Center. Ed was born in a small farmhouse in Altus, OK, on August 30, 1933, to Letha and Fred Cantrell. He attended school in Midwest City, OK, and was a proud Bomber, playing football for the Varsity team.

.After school,...

May 4, 2025

Danny Lee Wing Sr., 78, of Luther passed from this life to reunite with friends and family and collect his rewards in Heaven on May 4, 2025, in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born January 23,1947 to Merle and Maxine Wing in Marion, MI. He was called up to serve in the National Guard at age 18.

He was a minister...

May 2, 2025

Mary C. (Criner) Davis, 93, passed from this life to her rewards and reunion with a host of family and friends in Heaven on Friday, May 2, 2025, at her home in Harrah, OK. She was born February 17, 1932, in Mt. Judea, AR to James Hobart and Ethel (Jones) Criner. She was the baby of the family, one of...

Apr 30, 2025

Stacy Ford Bennett left to be with our Lord on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. He was born in Edmond, Oklahoma on February 1st, 1935, to Cliva and JC Bennett. He was the second of 5 children. He graduated from Capitol Hill High School. He married the love of his life Wanda Bell Singleton on August 6th, 1954. They had 2...

Apr 28, 2025

Deborah Lynn Parrish, (aka Debbie Rothrock) our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, wife, and friend, passed away on April 28, 2025, at the age of 68. She was born in Oklahoma City, OK on January 17, 1957, to Georgia A. and Harvey L. Parrish was raised with her three older sisters and one younger brother in Nicoma-Park and McLoud, OK.

Debbie's childhood...

Apr 24, 2025

Teresa Lynn (Straka) Fryar

July 19, 1956 – April 24, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Teresa Lynn Fryar, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, who went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2025.

Teresa was born on July 19, 1956, to Doyle and Coletta Straka, who preceded her in death. She was also...

Apr 3, 2025

Linda Kay Skipper-Moore, age 75, of Harrah, Oklahoma was born on March 25, 1950, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Marriable Franklin Skipper and Ella Jane Patterson. She left this life on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

Linda was a compassionate caring nurse for 53 years. Linda enjoyed feeding her birds, loved all things tweety...

Mar 29, 2025

Steven Vance Hart, born on March 22, 1950, in Spokane, Washington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 75. He was the son of the late Robert and Georgia Hart. Steve’s life was one filled with service, love, and adventure, and he leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories and a deep impact on all...

Mar 22, 2025

James Randy Jolley, 73, of Choctaw passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was born on January 16, 1952, in Shawnee, Oklahoma to James Albert Jolley and Alice Maxine (Merrill) Jolley. After graduating high school in Asher, OK, J.R., also known as Randy, proudly served his country as an operations specialist third class in the...

Mar 21, 2025

Mar 18, 2025

Davonna Gay McDonnell 72, of Harrah, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at her home. Davonna was born on September 6, 1952, in Mena, Arkansas, Davonna and her identical twin sister, Daborah Kay Ward (Williams), made history as the first twins born in that hospital. They were welcomed into the world by their parents, Theda Dell Ward and Earl Ward...

Mar 12, 2025

MARY K. DREW

Mary Kathryn “Babe” Drew, 92, longtime member of the Harrah community, passed from this life on March12, 2025, at her home in Harrah. She was born to John and Josephine Zielny in Britton, OK on September 23, 1932.

She graduated from John Marshall High School in Oklahoma City in 1950 and married Joe V. Drew on October 17, 1950,...

Mar 12, 2025

Nancy Joan Howard, 79, of Choctaw, passed Wednesday, March 12. 2025, at her residence with her family by her side. Nancy was born May 17, 1945, in Mooreland, to Ora and Maxine (Hilbig) Rutledge. She was raised and educated in Mooreland, graduating there in 1963. She married on December 19, 1969. The couple made their home in Choctaw for many...

Feb 28, 2025

Dorothy May Magga, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 28, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on January 19, 1937, in Marysville, Kansas, Dorothy lived a life full of love, resilience, and warmth, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by her family and friends.

Dorothy was the daughter of...

Feb 21, 2025

James Edward “Jim” Jarvis, 71, of Newalla, passed away unexpectedly at his home Friday, February 21, 2025. Jim was born August 5, 1953, in Xenia (near Dayton), Ohio, to James C Jarvis and Buledith (Owens) Jarvis. The military life led to him being raised in several areas across the country by his mother and stepfather Donald L. Vlad. After high...

Feb 10, 2025

GEORGE EARL DAVIS

 

George Earl Davis, a dedicated Land Surveyor and proud family man, was born on December 28, 1934, on the family farm near Luther, OK, and passed away on February 10, 2025, in his home of Harrah, OK, at the age of 90. He was the son of Alvin Davis and Mildred Kate Robinson Davis.

 George grew up in Luther,...

Feb 3, 2025

Cortney Nicole Croney, 27, of Newalla, died Monday, in the result of a car accident. Cortney was born June 27, 1997, in Oklahoma City, to Lottie Hazlewood. She was raised in Harrah for most of her childhood by Joseph and Robin Hazlewood until age 14 and then finished out her childhood with Haley and Mason Landreth. Cortney was educated in...