Lois June (Nicely) Austin

Lois June (Nicely) Austin passed away on December 24, 2024, under the care of Mercy Hospice at the age of 91.She was born on June 29, 1933, in Payson, Oklahoma. Her parents were William and Beulah (Moffit) Nicely.Lois was the fourth of six children.

LaDonna Ruth (Shaw) Welborn

LaDonnaRuth(Shaw) Welborn, a long-time resident of Meeker, Oklahoma, was born on January 21, 1935, in Meeker. She departed this life on January 10, 2025, at her home in Meeker, at the age of 89 years. LaDonna was the daughter of Robert and Loata Shaw.

Mary Louise Phillips

Mary Louise Phillips passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Mary was born on Wednesday, February 10, 1943, in Stroud, OK, to Lee and Mabel (Rainwater) McFarland.Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her two brothers and one sister.

Thomas “Tom” Joseph Kroutil

Thomas “Tom” Joseph Kroutil passed away on January 10, 2025. He was born on March 16, 1942, to Lewis and Anita KroutilinYukon,Oklahoma. He was the third of six children.On October 2, 1965, Tommarriedtheloveof his life at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Gertrude Rother.

Phillip Jay Wilson

On December 21, 2024, God’s angels received a Christmas present when Phillip Jay Wilson was welcomed into God’s loving arms. Phil (Dink) wasbornJune23,1949, along with his twin brother, Ron, to Ray and Matilda (Tillie) Wilson at his paternal grandparent’s house southwest of Chandler.

Linda Kaye Hancock

LindaKayeHancock, a longtime resident of Stroud, Oklahoma, passed away on January 1, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born on February 10, 1947, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Linda spent most of her life in Stroud, where she built a life full of love and faith.

Bernice Serlena Richardson

Bernice Serlena (Booker) Richardson was born, the 10th of 12 children, to Tom G.Booker and Priscilla Barefield Booker on March18,1927,inBristow, Oklahoma. She passed away on December 31, 2024, in Midwest City at the age of 97.

William Alfred Grandstaff (W.A.)

William Alfred Grandstaff (W.A.), 99, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at his home in Carney, Oklahoma. W.A. was born on August 20, 1925, to Ira Alfred and Sophia (Danker) Grandstaff.He was raised in Lincoln County and attended Happy Hill School. W.A.

Barbara Ann Foster

Barbara Ann Foster, a beloved matriarch, community leader, and storyteller, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024. Born on February 6, 1944, in Chandler, Oklahoma, Barbara lived a life full of love, laughter, and purpose.

Nola Pearl (Rankin) Brooks

Nola Pearl (Rankin) Brooks was born March 1, 1929, in Grandfield, Oklahoma to John Rankin and Nola (Davenport) McConnell. She passed away on December 12,2024,inChandler at the age of 95.Preceding Pearl in death are her parents, husbands and four siblings.