Melody Lynn Draper

Melody Lynn Draper, 69, of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025. She was born on March 2, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, to James Rothaar and Geraldine McQueen Rothaar.

Jewelene “Judy” Mildred Mascho

Jewelene “Judy” Mildred Mascho, age 87, a longtime resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.Judy was born on June 15, 1938, in Davenport, Oklahoma, to Roy and Jewell (Campbell) Hallock.

Oscar Eugene Randall

Oscar Eugene Randall, born on March 24, 1931, died on December 20, 2025, at 96. He was born in Andrix, Colorado, to Almeda Powell Randall and Harold Elbert Randall. He was raised around Meeker, Oklahoma, and attended school there. He married Mabel Earlene Raley on March 23, 1952.

Leanne (Annie) Blakeman

Leanne Blakeman (Annie), was born on January 14, 1969, and lived until November 11, 2025.Annie is survived by her son, Chris Blakeman, and her brother and sister-in-law, Audie and Debi Chiola. Other relatives that are not mentioned were remembered by Annie.

Barbara Mae Crary Dingman

Barbara Mae Crary was born on October 1, 1939, to Kelly Eugene Crary and Velma Vera Chase in Great Bend, Kansas. She passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 86.Barbara’s family moved to Sparks, OK, where she graduated high school and met James Richard Dingman.

Ronald Joe Curtis

Ronald Joe Curtis was bornonMarch23,1938, to Woodrow B. Curtis and Margaret T. (Williams) Curtis in Lincoln County, OK. He passed away on December 18, 2025, in Stillwater, OK, at the age of 87. He was a longtime resident of Glencoe, OK.Ron served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War.

Nancy Susan Whalen

NancySusanWhalen was born on October 9, 1953, in Toledo, Ohio, to Herbert and Mona (Martin) Anderson.She passed away on December 17, 2025, in Wellston at the age of 72.Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Helen Miglior; brother, RobertAnderson; and son, Clint Whalen.

Henry Hand

Henry was born on August 25, 1953, in Mesa, Arizona, to Herbert Miles Hand and Opal Florence (Orr) Hand.After graduating from Stroud High School in 1972, Henry married Janell Kinnamon, and together they welcomed one daughter, Annie.

Beverly Ann Welborn-Ball

Beverly Ann Welborn-Ball, 69, a lifelong resident of Meeker, passed away at her home on Thursday, December 11, 2025, with her family by her side.BeverlywasbornAugust 28, 1956, in Prague to James “J.W.” and Georgia Belle (Barnes) Welborn.

Dr. James Elton Dickson

Dr. James “Elton” Dickson of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 93. Elton was born on September 9, 1932, in Chandler to Dr. R. E. Dickson and Lou Berta Dickson.