Obituaries

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.
Betty Fletcher

Betty Fletcher

Betty Fletcher

With grateful hearts, we celebrate the life of our beloved Betty Fletcher, who was called home to heaven at the age of 98 on June 5, 2026.Betty was born on February 13, 1928. She grew up and first met the young man she would marry in Ramona, Okla.
Denise Ann Morelock

Denise Ann Morelock

Denise Ann Morelock

Denise Ann Morelock, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Stroud, Oklahoma, on May 23, 2026, at the age of 66. She was born on February 22, 1960, in El Reno, Oklahoma, to Dale Gene Williams and Mildred Agnes Williams (Phillips).
Joe Wayne Flowers

Joe Wayne Flowers

Joe Wayne Flowers

Joe Wayne Flowers, 87, of Meeker, Oklahoma, left behind a life well lived and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 26, 2026. Born on July 11, 1938, in Meeker, Oklahoma, Joe was the son of William Henry “Willie” Flowers and Murle Elizabeth Flowers.
Mysti Dawn Pierce

Mysti Dawn Pierce

Mysti Dawn Pierce

Mysti Dawn Pierce was born March 5, 1966, at Stroud, Oklahoma, to Judy Hixon Bartel and Gary Cochran and passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the age of 60.Mysti was a resident of the Watonga community for most of her life.
Ruthina Kay Hiemer

Ruthina Kay Hiemer

Ruthina Kay Hiemer

Ruthina Kay Hiemer of Agra, OK, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on July 13, 1941, to Frank and Ruth (Stevens) Reedy, Ruthina lived a life defined by her deep devotion to family and steadfast faith.
Nan Morehouse

Nan Morehouse

Nan Morehouse

Nan Morehouse, 91, passed away May 24, 2026, after a long illness. She was born on January 6, 1935, in Grand Prairie, Louisiana, the daughter of Francis and Elizabeth Reed. She marriedAlvus Earl Morehouse in November 1953, and the two had three children.
Richard L. (Dick, Papou) Smith

Richard L. (Dick, Papou) Smith

Richard L. (Dick, Papou) Smith

Richard L. (Dick, Papou) Smith lived a life defined not by titles, accomplishments or years, though he gathered plenty, but by the steady and extraordinary way he loved everyone.Richard was born Aug. 6, 1936, in Oklahoma City to Pete andVera Smith.

Lavon Sue Toby

Lavon Sue Toby passed away on May 19, 2026. She was born on February 8, 1966. She was preceded in death by her parents, mother, granddaughter, and brother.She is survived by her husband, daughters, son-inlaws, son, grandchildren, sisters, along with extended family and friends.