Obituaries

Carolyn Ann (Geer) Becker

Carolyn Ann (Geer) Becker

Carolyn Ann (Geer) Becker

Carolyn Ann (Geer) Becker of Wellston, OK, was born on January 31, 1938, in Chanute, KS, the oldest daughter of Frank and Wilma (Carter) Geer. Carolyn peacefully passed away at her home on July 21, 2026, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her parents and oldest son, Charles Lee Becker.
Walter “Ellis” Aldridge

Walter “Ellis” Aldridge

Walter “Ellis” Aldridge

Walter “Ellis” Aldridge was born July 23, 1939, in Okay, Oklahoma, to L.L. and Georgie Glee (Austin) Aldridge.He passed away July 21, 2026, two days before his 87th birthday.Ellis grew up in Wagoner, Oklahoma, and married Doris (Marsellis) in Tulsa.He was preceded in death by his parents and four...
Shannon Sue Bottger

Shannon Sue Bottger

Shannon Sue Bottger

On July 16, 2026, the world got a little darker. Shannon Sue Bottger was a bright and giving light that burned out far too soon. She was born on August 12, 1965, in Iolo, Kansas, to Sandra Sue Archer.Shannon was a naturally loving person; she made all who met her feel welcomed and special.
Royce Gearl Lyon

Royce Gearl Lyon

Royce Gearl Lyon

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Royce Lyon announces his unexpected, yet peaceful, passing from this life to his Heavenly home on July 16, 2026, in Oklahoma City, surrounded by loved ones.

Mary Ann Morris

Mary Ann Morris, 83, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Funeral services for Mary will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 27, 2026, at Parks Brothers Funeral Service Chapel, Chandler, Oklahoma.
Virginia “Jewel” (Wooden) Carter

Virginia “Jewel” (Wooden) Carter

Virginia “Jewel” (Wooden) Carter

Virginia Jewel Carter was born onApril 21, 1944, in Chandler, Oklahoma to Robert V. Wooden and Anna E. (Miller) Wooden.
Jerry Keith Whatley

Jerry Keith Whatley

Jerry Keith Whatley

The family of Jerry Keith Whatleyis deeply saddened to announce his passing on July 10, 2026, at the age of 71, after his battle against cancer.
Bobby Lee “Bob” Stems

Bobby Lee “Bob” Stems

Bobby Lee “Bob” Stems

Bobby Lee “Bob” Stems, 56, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.Bob was born on May 12, 1970, to Bobby Gene Stems and Roberta (Freeman) Ferrell. He attended grade school in Oxnard, California, and middle and high school in Houston, Texas.
Lisa Gail Wilcox

Lisa Gail Wilcox

Lisa Gail Wilcox

Lisa Gail (Bartodej) Wilcox was born on Dec. 17, 1973, in Houston, Texas, to Steven M.Rucker and Minnie (Penny) Schiebert.Lisa is survived by herhusband(William Wilcox), mother, two sisters, a brother, three children and numerous children who adopted her as their mother.Lisa proudly served in the...
Margery Ann Dutton

Margery Ann Dutton

Margery Ann Dutton

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of MargeryAnnDutton, a remarkable woman whogracedthisworld on Sept. 2, 1940, in the warm embrace of Michigan City, Michigan, to Thelma andRaymondWhite.She peacefully departed on June 24, 2026, at the age of 85 at the Meeker Nursing Center.A true...