Darla Lynae Melson

Darla Lynae Melson, age 62 entered her heavenly home Friday, October 9, 2020. She was born April 19, 1958 in Oklahoma City to Arthur C. and Alberta Roark. Darla was a kind caring soul, talented artist, who deeply loved her family.

Billy Cy Lakey

Billy Cy Lakey of Stroud, Okla., was welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior on October 12, 2020. Born in Pecan Gap, Texas to Leldon and Betty (Bloodgood) Lakey on October 14, 1949.

James Howard Ellison

James Howard Ellison, age 84, passed away with family by his side at his home in Mustang, Okla., on October 10, 2020. He was born February 6, 1936 in Tecumseh, Okla., to Troy Lee and Beulah Lola (Youngblood) Ellison.

Avery Marie Reynolds

Avery Marie Reynolds was born on April 1, 2011 in Stillwater, Okla., to Wesley Reynolds and Lisa (Hoover) Reynolds. She departed this life on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Oklahoma City, Okla., at the age of 9. Avery was a student at Vandever Elementary in Broken Arrow, Okla.

Randall Keith McElroy

Randall Keith “Randy” McElroy of Newark, Ohio, was born December 19, 1956, in Levelland, Texas. He died Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at the age of 63 years. McElroy, the son of Homer Kendall and Ruth Lorena (Bales) McElroy, married Audrey Lynn Stillion on November 7, 1975.

Harold Dwane Gouker

Harold Dwane Gouker was born August 11, 1934, and died Friday, October 2, 2020. He was 86 years old. A funeral service will be held for him at 2 p.m., Friday, October 9, 2020, at Meeker First Baptist Church. Final arrangements are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague.

Carol Gloria Beaman

Carol Gloria “Cookie” Beaman was born on Monday, January 21, 1952, to Clyde and Gloria Beaman. Cookie was the youngest of four children. She absolutely loved being outdoors and would always choose chores over housework any day.

Tommy Dewayne Phipps

Tommy Dewayne Phipps of Chandler was born October 1, 1943, in Petaluma, Calif. He died Saturday, August 29, 2020, at the age of 76 years. Phipps, the son of Curtis and Jeannine Phipps, married Beaulah (Stiner) Phipps in 1969. He worked as a cement truck driver.

Edith Mae Phipps

Edith Mae Phipps was born September 3, 1929, in Yukon, Okla., and died Thursday, September 3, 2020, in Chandler. She was 91 years old. Phipps, the daughter of Jim and Ethel (Major) Welch, married Wayne Orrin Phipps on May 6, 1960.

Cal Francis Guthrie

Cal Francis Guthrie was born April 28, 1935, in Moore, Okla. He died Friday, September 4, 2020, at his home in Chandler. He was 85 years old. Guthrie, the son of Carl “Carlie” Francis and Ruth “Ruthie” (Gordon) Guthrie, married Peggy Guthrie on August 2, 1959.