Obituaries

Betty Jo Stan

Betty Jo Stan

Betty Jo Stanka

Betty Jo Stanka, 95, passed away early Monday morning, April 3, 2023, surrounded by her family in Carney, Oklahoma. Betty Jo was born on New Years Day, January 1, 1928, in Corwin, Kansas to Roy F. and Grace (Haxton) Clark. She graduated from Rocky K-12 school in Rocky, Oklahoma.
Arthur James Duggan

Arthur James Duggan

Arthur James Duggan

Arthur James Duggan of Shawnee passed away March 29, 2023. Arthur was born July 28, 1936, in Watonga to Calvin and Lizzie Duggan. On Jan.
JoAnn Flanagan

JoAnn Flanagan

JoAnn Flanagan

JoAnn Flanagan was born October 27, 1939 in Arkoma, Oklahoma. She passed away March 30, 2023 at 84 years of age. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years. The family celebrated JoAnn’s life with a private memorial service.
Benjamin Franklin Jr.

Benjamin Franklin Jr.

Benjamin Franklin Jr.

Benjamin Franklin, Jr. was born July 24, 1945, to Benjamin Franklin, Sr. and Bernice (Spooner) Franklin in Concho, Oklahoma. Junior departed this life on March 27, 2023, in Tulsa, with his family by his side. Junior was a proud member of the Sac & Fox Nation.
Copeland Isaac Reynolds, Jr.

Copeland Isaac Reynolds, Jr.

Copeland Isaac Reynolds, Jr.

Copeland Isaac Reynolds, Jr was born May 24, 1975 in Lawton to Copeland Isaac, Sr and Linda Olive (Bucy) Reynolds. He passed away March 24, 2023 in Oklahoma City at the age of 47. Copeland grew up in Oklahoma around Choctaw.
Sean Ray McKenzie

Sean Ray McKenzie

Sean Ray McKenzie

Sean Ray McKenzie, 47, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Edmond, Oklahoma. Sean was born on Tuesday, May 27, 1975 in Vallejo, California to David Ray and Connie Jean (Nance) McKenzie. He was a life-long resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, graduating from Chandler High School in 1993.

Lloyd Lewis

Lloyd Lewis passed away on March 21, 2023 at age 93. Mr. Lewis was born on October 16,1929 in Temple, Oklahoma. After serving in the Army, Lloyd met and married Nelda Jean Huffines in 1952. They raised two daughters in Oklahoma City where Mr.
Joyce LaVerne Cotton

Joyce LaVerne Cotton

Joyce LaVerne Cotton

Mrs. Joyce LaVerne Stephens Cotton, age 89, of Wellston passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at her residence. She was born February 3, 1934, in Wellston, daughter of the late Harold and Ruby Christine Kephart Stephens.
Randy Dale Markwell

Randy Dale Markwell

Randy Dale Markwell

Randy Dale Markwell, 71, departed this life on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at home in Meeker, OK. Randy was born on March 1, 1952, in Shawnee, OK to Vernon and Gail Markwell. He attended Meeker Schools and was a 1973 graduate of Oklahoma State University. He married Lynda Holley of Norman in 1977.
Kenneth Ray Gooch

Kenneth Ray Gooch

Kenneth Ray Gooch

Kenneth Ray Gooch departed this life to his Heavenly home on March 20, 2023 surrounded by his family at his home in Stroud, OK. Kenneth was born to Raymond and Gertie (Butcher) Gooch on February 5, 1935 in Stroud, OK. He graduated from Stroud High School in 1953.