Obituaries

David Wayne Reynolds

David Wayne Reynolds, 67, of Wellston, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. David was born on January 9, 1956, in Atchison, Kansas. There will be no services at this time. Care was rendered by McElyea & Owens Funeral Group.
Frances Marie Tharp

Frances Marie Tharp

Frances Marie Tharp

Frances Marie (Stowers) Tharp passed away on March 12, 2023 following a brief illness. Frances was born to Edwin T. and Mary Stowers on June 24, 1940 in Cushing, Oklahoma. She attended Cushing High School and lived in the Happy Valley area as a child.
Danny Earl Williams

Danny Earl Williams

Danny Earl Williams

Danny Earl Williams was born on December 5, 1954, and passed away on January 23, 2023. He was a lifetime resident of Stroud, Oklahoma. He was born to Luveta and Hershel Williams and was the fifth of five children.
Robert “Bob” Dale Coover

Robert “Bob” Dale Coover

Robert “Bob” Dale Coover

Robert “Bob” Dale Coover was born April 29, 1947 in Marengo, Iowa to Arthur and Maxine Coover. He passed away March 11, 2023 in Edmond at the age of 75. He drove a truck for Bekins for over 20 years.
Corene Valentine Watkins

Corene Valentine Watkins

Corene Valentine Watkins

Corene Valentine (Graves) Watkins, 87, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at her home in Chandler, Oklahoma. Corene was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1936 in Little Kansas, Oklahoma to Monty Lee and Virgie Elizabeth (Sisco) Graves. She was raised in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
Larry Thomas Wilkins

Larry Thomas Wilkins

Larry Thomas Wilkins

Larry Thomas Wilkins left this earth on Friday, March 10, 2023 to rest with the Lord. He was 75 years old. Larry was born on May 30, 1947 in Shawnee, OK to Thomas and Emma Louise Wilkins. He was raised in McLoud, Oklahoma where he attended and graduated from McLoud High School.
Lewis H. Miller

Lewis H. Miller

Lewis H. Miller

Lewis H. Miller passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at his home in Chandler, Oklahoma. Lewis was born on September 5, 1943, in Chandler to Lewis M. and Verona Carmen (Eby) Miller. He attended Springdale Grade School and graduated from Chandler High School in 1961.
Barbara Janell Forbis

Barbara Janell Forbis

Barbara Janell Forbis

Barbara Janell Forbis was born November 5, 1941 in Bristow, Oklahoma to Thad Andy Hightower and Zelta Marie (White) Hightower. She passed away March 3, 2023 in Stroud at the age of 81. Barbara spent her life as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother.
Larry Ray Johnston

Larry Ray Johnston

Larry Ray Johnston

Larry Ray Johnston was born January 11, 1972 in Wichita, Kansas to James Harvey and Terry Jean (Otis) Johnston. He passed away March 3, 2023 in Oklahoma City at the age of 51. Larry worked in flooring installation and construction for many years. Larry was a loving husband, father and friend.
Pamela Tina Boyd

Pamela Tina Boyd

Pamela Tina Boyd

Pamela Tina Boyd passed away on March 1, 2023. Pamela was born on December 12, 1962 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Merle Boyd and Beverlee (Ahhaitty) Boyd. Pam and her family lived in Oklahoma City for many years, she graduated Classen High School in 1981.