Nancy Susan Whalen

NancySusanWhalen was born on October 9, 1953, in Toledo, Ohio, to Herbert and Mona (Martin) Anderson.She passed away on December 17, 2025, in Wellston at the age of 72.Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Helen Miglior; brother, RobertAnderson; and son, Clint Whalen.

Henry Hand

Henry was born on August 25, 1953, in Mesa, Arizona, to Herbert Miles Hand and Opal Florence (Orr) Hand.After graduating from Stroud High School in 1972, Henry married Janell Kinnamon, and together they welcomed one daughter, Annie.

Beverly Ann Welborn-Ball

Beverly Ann Welborn-Ball, 69, a lifelong resident of Meeker, passed away at her home on Thursday, December 11, 2025, with her family by her side.BeverlywasbornAugust 28, 1956, in Prague to James “J.W.” and Georgia Belle (Barnes) Welborn.

Dr. James Elton Dickson

Dr. James “Elton” Dickson of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 93. Elton was born on September 9, 1932, in Chandler to Dr. R. E. Dickson and Lou Berta Dickson.

Theresa Alene Jones-Murray

TheresaAlene Jones-Murray was born August 3, 1964, in Wurzburg, Germany. She passed away on December 9, 2025, at the age of 61.Theresa was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Edward Jones; stepfather, William Bowers; and her mother-in-law, Shirley Murray.

James Elton Dickson

Mr. James Elton Dickson, 93, passed away on December 5, 2025, in Chandler, Oklahoma. Funeral services for Mr. Dickson will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 12, 2025, at Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel, Chandler.

Janet Elsie Robbins

Janet Elsie Robbins, 91, long-time resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passedawaypeacefullyon Friday morning, November 28, 2025, at her home. Janet was born on March 13, 1934, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Gilbert and Elsie (Nelson) Johnson.

Anna Mae Slavik Bledsoe

Anna Mae Slavik BledsoewasbornAugust 20, 1929, in Cameron, Texas to Joseph Slavik and Agnes (Kostroun) Slavik. She passed away on November 28, 2025, in Harrah at the age of 96.

Donald Ray Wilburn

Donald RayWilburn, known to many as Pastor Don Wilburn, was born on January 10, 1943, in Albany, California, to Norman H.Wilburn and Florence Adams Wilburn. He went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2025.

Thomas Wolfe Buchanan Jr. II

ThomasWolfeBuchanan Jr. II, “T.J.”, 59, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, passed awaysuddenlyonMonday, November 10, 2025. T.J. was born on June 2, 1966, in Drumright, Oklahoma, the son ofThomasWolfe Jr. and Delores Ann (Stokes) Buchanan. He graduated from Stroud High School in 1984. T.J.