H. Dwayne Head

H. Dwayne Head of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away on January 8, 2024, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, at the age of 83 years. Dwayne Head was born on June 30, 1940, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was the son of Henry W. and Cleo (Kerr) Head.

Brownie S. Holland

Brownie S. Holland, born September 19, 1946, left this world on January 7, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Terry Dean Willingham

Terry Dean Willingham passed away on January 6, 2024, at 70, in Cleveland, Oklahoma. Terry was born on January 15, 1953, in Stroud, Oklahoma, the son of Kenneth and Helen Grace (Hannah) Willingham. Terry grew up and attended school in Stroud, where he graduated with the Class of 1971.

Alison Kay Rye

Surrounded by family, AlisonKayRyewent to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 31, 2023 after being diagnosed with InfluenzaA. She was 59 years old. Alison was born July 18, 1964 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late Benny and Francis Benson.

Randall Dwight Thompson

Long time resident, Randall Dwight Thompson passed from this life on January 4, 2024, at his home in Agra, Oklahoma. His care has been entrusted to Palmer Marler Funeral Homein Cushing. Randy was born on November 27, 1968, in Agra, Oklahoma, to parents Carl and Linda (Hubbard) Thompson.

Lenora Nell (Zink) Kinder

Lenora Nell (Zink) Kinder passed from this life surrounded by her family on January 1, 2024. Her care has been entrusted to Palmer Marler Funeral Home in Cushing, Oklahoma. Lenora was born on July 26, 1937, to parents Herman and Murl (Reedy) Zink in Roswell, New Mexico.

Virginia Lou (Hurtt) Sherman

Virginia Lou (Hurtt) Sherman was born March 21, 1930 in Shawnee to Elmer and Pearl (Foster) Hurtt. She passed away January 5, 2024 in Norman at the age of 93. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 54 years, Alvin Sherman, son, Duane Sherman; 3 brothers, and 2 sisters.

Carolyn LaDale (Hendrix) Downs

Carolyn LaDale (Hendrix) Downs was born May 18, 1948 in Page, Oklahoma to Terry and Lola (Cole) Hendrix. She passed away January 4, 2024 in Shawnee at the age of 75. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents,Terry and Lola Hendrix.

Donald Andrew Banta

DonaldAndrewBanta was born in Wetumka, OklahomaonSeptember 15, 1932. He peacefully departed this life on December 30, 2023, at Stroud Nursing Home in Stroud, Oklahoma. Don was one of 7 children born to Joseph and Lelia Banta. He attended Wetumka Public Schools and graduated high school in 1950.

James (Jim) William McCracken

James William Mc-Cracken (Jim) was born January 25th, 1929, to Lewis James and Mary Elizabeth (Dye) Adams McCracken on the family farm south of Davenport, Oklahoma. He was the youngest of three children, which includes: his brother Emerson Adams and sister Mary Louise Mc-Cracken Keeling.