Oct 4, 2024

November 20, 1943, ~ October 4, 2024

Gary Lee Howard, age 80, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of October 4th, 2024. Gary was born November 20, 1943, in the small town of Mounds, Oklahoma, to Reverend Roy Francis and Ina Mae (Cooper) Howard. Growing up, Gary was a sports fanatic participating in...

Oct 3, 2024

It is with profound sadness and much love that the family of Mary Idell Meehan White of Harrah, OK, announce her passing as she left this world on October 3, & went Home to be with Our Heavenly Father.

Mary was born Oct. 20, 1960, at T.E. Schumpert Memorial Sanitarium in Shreveport, LA to Kenneth and Jean...

Sep 28, 2024

Larry Eugene Deinlein, aged 82, passed away on September 28, 2024, in Choctaw, Oklahoma. Born on September 25, 1942, Larry spent the majority of his life in Texas before returning to his home state a few months before his passing. Larry is survived by his wife, Pamela Deinlein, with whom he shared a deep love and numerous adventures, including...

Sep 22, 2024

Jerred Dawayne Yancey, 46, died of unknown causes and passed into Jesus’ arms on Sunday evening, September 22nd, 2024, AD at his home in Harrah, Oklahoma. He is survived by his dearest wife Rosa whom he was married to for 25 years, his 6 children, 2 sons in law, and granddaughter: Elisabeth and husband Caleb, Susanna and husband Camin,...

Sep 19, 2024

Legendary Harrah educator and cherished grandfather Joe Don Winters joined his wife in their heavenly home on September 19, 2024. He was 77 years old.

Joe was born in Harrah, OK to A.J. Winters, Jr. and Lila Ferguson Winters. His father’s job moved the family often, so Joe spent his elementary years bouncing from one...

Sep 18, 2024

Carolyn Gertrude O’Bryant, 77, of Choctaw passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in Midwest City. Carolyn was born August 12, 1947, in Oklahoma City, to Herman E and Edith Irene (Reynolds) Milburn. She was reared and educated in West Texas and St. Louis, Oklahoma. She married Olen O’Bryant on June 7, 1963. The couple made their home “wherever the...

Sep 17, 2024

TOMMY GAINES NATION

Tommy Nation was born on December 11, 1933, to Truman “Pete” Nation, who was 47, and Lillian Dorman Nation, age 29. Tommy weighed 11 lbs, 8 ozs…ouch, poor Mama Lillian! He had two older sisters, LaVerne and JoElla. Tommy basked in the love and joy of being the baby and...

Sep 15, 2024

JAMES LEROY PUNNEO

James Leroy Punneo, 81, of Harrah peacefully passed from the world into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on September 15, 2024. He was born on November 28,1942, in Lawton, OK to Ezra and Lucille Punneo.

James attended Southeast High School where he lettered in basketball and...

Sep 14, 2024

James Robert Morgan, 52, of McLoud, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, at St. Anthony’s Hospital of Oklahoma City. James was born April 30, 1972, in Madill, Oklahoma, to Ray C. and Earlene Frances (Ivey) Morgan. James attended McLoud schools. He was a lifelong worker in the construction field. He met Susan Canada while spending time with his family...

Sep 10, 2024

Karen Sue Caywood, 71, of Choctaw, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 in Oklahoma City. Karen was born on October 22, 1952 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Jackie Harold and Dorothy Mae (Simhauser) Caywood. Karen enjoyed puzzles, collecting salt and pepper shakers and gardening. Karen’s favorite pastime was spending time with her family and...

Sep 5, 2024

Gary Paul Mixon, 77, of Harrah went to be with the Lord on September 5, 2024. He was born December 25, 1946, in Harrah to Loyd and Lois (Ladd) Mixon. He grew up in Harrah and graduated from Harrah High School in 1965. Gary graduated from Oklahoma State University in January of 1970 and while attending OSU, he completed...

Sep 4, 2024

Mary Ann Watkins-Bradley, aged 66, passed away on September 4, 2024. She was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Mary Ann Watkins was born on December 25, 1957, to John M Watkins and Mattie L Bowling/Flowers in Oklahoma City, OK. She attended school in...

Sep 1, 2024

Billie Evelyn Payton

Dec 19, 1928 – September 1, 2024

Billie Evelyn (Belcher) Payton was born on December 19, 1928, to Lue Artie and Willie Horace Belcher. She was born at home on a farm near Tatum, New Mexico.

The family moved to a ranch near Dexter, New Mexico...

Aug 31, 2024

CARL LEON SMITH

Carl Leon Smith, 96, went to be with his Savior at 10 a.m. on August 31, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Coldwater, KS to Winferd Leslie Smith and Emma Elizabeth Sinkle Smith on Groundhog Day, February 2, 1928. He was the youngest of seven siblings, Winferd Smith, Freman...

Aug 28, 2024

Dorothy Norma Edwards, 85, Marianna, Florida, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2024, at the Grant Street Church of Christ in Liberal, Kansas, with Dalton Key officiating. Burial will follow at the Forgan Cemetery, Forgan, Oklahoma, under the direction of Asa Smith Funeral...

Aug 26, 2024

Michael Edwards

Michael Dean Edwards, 67, passed on August 26, 2024. Born on November 18, 1956, in Liberal, Kansas, Michael graduated from Liberal High School, where he met Lenora Marie Braun. The two were married in December 1977, and in December 1979, they welcomed their first child, Christopher.

His early career...

Aug 18, 2024

Jeffrey Paul Adams, 66, of Harrah passed away at his home early Sunday morning, August 18, 2024.

Jeff was born January 5, 1958, at Canadian, Oklahoma, to Willard Woodrow “Bill” and Freda “Estella” (Brooks) Adams. He was reared and educated in Canadian, graduating high school there in 1976. While working in Oklahoma City, Jeff met and later...

Aug 17, 2024

PHYLLIS ANN PRITCHARD

Phyllis Ann Pritchard, 77, of Newalla passed from this life to her rewards and a grand reunion with friends and loved ones in Heaven on September 17, 2024. She was born to Phil and June Hunt in Oklahoma City, OK on February 28, 1947.

She grew up in...

Aug 15, 2024

BLANCHE PARMETER

Blanche Parmeter celebrated her 100th birthday on September 3, 2023, and passed from this life to a joyous reunion with her husband, Leonard, and many other loved ones in Heaven on August 15, 2024, at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was born on September 23, 1923, in Chocimierz, Poland to Michael...

Aug 11, 2024

Peggy Lee Duncan passed away peacefully on August 11, 2024, surrounded by her family at the age of 70.

Born on February 19, 1954, in Hugo, Oklahoma. Her parents were James and Rachel Young. She was the oldest of three children. She was educated in Harrah Schools. She married Gary Duncan in 1970 and dedicated her life...