Major General Donald Forrest Ferrell

Major General Donald Forrest Ferrell, USAF, Retired, was born January 6, 1929, to Forrest Shea Ferrell and Theresa Cooper Ferrell in Oklahoma City. He died at his home in Chandler on March 15, 2024, surrounded by his family.He grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from Central High School in 1946.

Ralph Jr. Jones

Ralph Jr. Jones of Stroud, Oklahoma, passed away on March 20, 2024, due to complications from a respiratory condition. Ralph was born April 25, 1942, in Carnegie, Oklahoma, to Ralph Leonard Jones and Belva Effie (Adkisson) Jones.Ralph attended Stroud public schools.

Joann (Hibben) Williams

Joann (Hibben) Williams was born on April 21, 1938, to T.D. Hibben and Leoma (Trimble) Hibben in Spaulding, Oklahoma. She passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the age of 85. She was a member of the Choctaw Tribe.

Samuel Irving Hellman

Samuel Irving Hellman, celebrated for his unwavering integrity, boundless love, and profound kindness, passed away peacefully on March 22, just six days shy of his 84th birthday.

Theressa Mae Ledbetter

Theressa Mae Ledbetter, of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, in Meeker, Oklahoma, at the age of 89. Theressa was born on April 26, 1934, in Ardmore, Oklahoma. She was the daughterofEddus“ED” and Lela Mae (Burge) Carter.

Donald Wayne “Don” Hodde

Donald Wayne “Don” Hodde, longtime Chandler, Oklahoma, resident was born on July 3, 1949, in McLoud, Oklahoma. Don departed this life on March 16, 2024, in Chandler, at the age of 74 years.He was the son of Herman and Minnie (Fetner) Hodde. Don was one of those guys who could do about anything.

Joseph Laurice Jolley

Joseph Laurice Jolley, known more frequently by his middle name, Laurice, was born on December 10, 1933, in Hopewell, Alabama, to Joseph Ashton Jolley and Allie Lofton Jolley. He departed this life at his home with his wife nearby on March 18, 2024, at the age of 90.

Jewell Delphene (Gallaher) Spence

Jewell Delphene (Gallaher) Spence was born September 3, 1929, in Wellston to William Franklin and Olive Gertrude (Woodside) Gallaher. She passed away March 17, 2024, in Midwest City at the age of 94. Jewell was the oldest of nine children, a registered nurse, Methodist and a Republican.

Earl Jones

Earl Jones, a Tupelo resident, passed away Friday,March15,2024, at the age of 90. Born on April 9, 1933, north of Walters, Oklahoma, on Cache Creek. Earl was the son of Claud and Willie (Lovelady) Jones. In 1951, he married Ruth Turnpaugh, and together they raised three children.

Ashley ShaNae Wilson

Ashley ShaNae Wilson was born August 14, 1998, and passed away March 11, 2024, at the age of 25.Ashley spent most of her life in Shawnee.She was a wonderful, giving person who helped everyone. She loved her children, mother and bubba’s.