Obituaries

Joan Hicks Martin

Joan Hicks Martin

Joan Hicks Martin

Joan Harriett Hicks was the fourth of ten children born to Cora MaeAmrine and Robert Clingdon Hicks of Tryon, OK. She was born on June 12, 1934, and passed away on June 22, 2026, achieving the age of 92.She married Jimmie Martin on Sept. 1, 1951, while he was serving his country in the Army.
Max McGee

Max McGee

Max McGee

Max McGee was born in Bristow, Oklahoma on June 25, 1934 to the late O.D. McGee and Grace (Stone) McGee.He passed from this life at his residence on June 24, 2026 at the age of 91years, 11 months, and 30 days. Max was raised and educated in Davenport and was a graduate of Davenport High School.
Ronald Gene Kee

Ronald Gene Kee

Ronald Gene Kee

Ronald Gene Kee, 81, of Stroud Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Ron was born on December 3, 1944, in Lehigh, Oklahoma, to Joseph William Kee and Mary Virgie (Gray) Kee.
Janie Carol Warren

Janie Carol Warren

Janie Carol Warren

Janie Carol Warren, age 77, of Stroud, Oklahoma, passed away June 9, 2026, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Janie was born May 12, 1949, to Paul and Clarissa (Jones) Smith in San Fernando Valley, California.
Darlene Star Ritchie

Darlene Star Ritchie

Darlene Star Ritchie

Darlene Star Ritchie, 72, of Wellston, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 27, 1953, to Betty Henson and Charles Triner.
Joan Helen Butler

Joan Helen Butler

Joan Helen Butler

Joan Helen Butler, 79, a resident of Prague, Oklahoma died peacefully at her home on June 19, 2026. Joan was born on October 13, 1946 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Joe Cevis TaylorandLethaLouise Story-Taylor.
Joy Dell Sullivan

Joy Dell Sullivan

Joy Dell Sullivan

Joy Dell Sullivan, age 80, of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 27, 1945, to J.D. and Arlene Montgomery in Chandler, Oklahoma, where she was born, raised, and spent her entire life.

Nelda Jean Lewis

Nelda Jean Lewis, a retired Chandler school teacher, passed away on June 9, 2026. She was born on January 25, 1933. A graveside service is planned for June 26, 2026, through Park Brothers Funeral Home.
Carol Lou James Melson

Carol Lou James Melson

Carol Lou James Melson

Carol Lou James Melson of Davenport passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 80 on June 10. She was born on March 20, 1946, in Prague, Oklahoma, to Elmer Lee and Lena “Marie” Wallis James. Carol graduated from Davenport High School in 1964.
Mary Ellen Taber

Mary Ellen Taber

Mary Ellen Taber

Mary Ellen Taber passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026. She was born on November 9, 1938, in Wellston, Oklahoma to Edward Clyde and Jewell Bell (Watkins) Leafty.Mary Ellen lived most of her life in Wellston and Chandler.She raised her kids in Chandler and loved the community.