Obituaries

James A. Warren, Jr.

James A. Warren, Jr.

James A. Warren, Jr.

James A. Warren, Jr., of Fernandina Beach, Florida, passed away on February 22, 2026, at Baptist Health Hospital.Born on August 6, 1947, in Lyons, Georgia, Jim was the son of the late James A. Warren Sr. and Madelyn Gillis Warren.
Rachel Demenica Keeling

Rachel Demenica Keeling

Rachel Demenica Keeling

Rachel Demenica Keeling was born on July 6, 1925,inStroud,Oklahoma, to Gaspere and Mary Randazzo. She departed this life on March 1, 2026, at the remarkable age of 100. On November 23, 1942, Rachel Randazzo married the love of her life, Aaron Keeling.
Donald Gene Ashcraft

Donald Gene Ashcraft

Donald Gene Ashcraft

DonaldGeneAshcraft departed this earthly life on February 27, 2026, at the age of 74.He was born to Robert and Elsie Ashcraft on December 31, 1951, in Meeker, OK.Donald grew up in what was known as Midlothian, OK. After graduating from Chandler High School in 1970, he joined the United States Army.
Roger Vinson Nelson

Roger Vinson Nelson

Roger Vinson Nelson

Roger Vinson Nelson, known as RV to close friends and family, was born onAugust 3, 1951, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. He passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at home in Guthrie, at the age of 74.He is preceded in death by his parents, Lester A Nelson and Ina Mae Nelson, and his two sisters.
Patricia Maxine Rhoads

Patricia Maxine Rhoads

Patricia Maxine Rhoads

Patricia Maxine Rhoads was born on February 2, 1945, in Hardesty, Oklahoma, to Leola Maxine and Robert Smart. She passed away on February 26, 2026, in Carney at the age of 81.Patricia married her high school sweetheart, Bobby Rhoads, and together they built a loving family.
Steve Raymond Gillian

Steve Raymond Gillian

Steve Raymond Gillian

Steve Raymond Gillian, 83, of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 26, 2026.Born February 1, 1943, to John Gillian and Leota Lillibridge-Gillian, Steve’s life was defined by the love of his family and a lifelong dedication to education and music.

Roy Sherman Loy

Roy Sherman Loy, born May 19, 1940, passed away on February 20, 2026. Graveside services for Roy will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2026, at Sunnyside-Pickett Cemetery, Meeker.

Betty Jonetta (Burger) Connor

Betty Jonetta (Burger) Connor, a resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away in the evening hours of February 16, 2026, in Chandler at the age of 81. Betty was born on October 13, 1944, in Independence, Kansas, to JonathanBurgerandMary (Andres) Burger.
Matthew J Scot

Matthew J Scot

Matthew J Scott

Matthew J Scott 1971-2026 To know Matt was to have a friend.The man who loved his family, friends, driving, music, and his dogs. Matt lived the kind of life that most men dream of.He was blessed with a loving wife of 31 years, Tina, who always stayed by his side.
Paulene Yancey Clarkson

Paulene Yancey Clarkson

Paulene Yancey Clarkson

Paulene Yancey Clarkson, 97, a long-time resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday morning, February 16,2026,inOklahoma City, Oklahoma.Paulene was born on January29,1929,inChandler to James Eli andAnna Matilda Louise (Hopkins) Yancey.