Veteran’s Day 2022

This week we have our annual Salute to Veterans, which includes photos and information about veterans with ties to our area. Please look for it on Pages 1D through 6D.

Jimmie Ted Taliaferro

Jimmie Ted Taliaferro, 87, a long-time resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Jimmie Ted was born on Sunday, January 6, 1935, in Pryor, Oklahoma, to Oran and Irene (Lambert) Stipe.

Juanita Faye Stanfield

Juanita Faye Stanfield was born September 20, 1943 to Adella (Davis) and James Spencer Stanfield in Luther, Oklahoma. She died October 21, 2022 at the age of 79. She attended Dunbar Elementary School in Wellston, OK and graduated in 1961 from Wellston High School.

James “Buddy” McLain

James Ervin “Buddy” McLain was born November 16, 1950 in Chandler to Pug and Christine McLain. He passed away October 26, 2022 at the age of 71. Buddy grew up in the Chandler, Warwick and Wellston area. He joined the United States Army and served a 15-month tour in the Vietnam War.

Percy Roy Barker

Percy Roy Barker of Chandler was born November 5, 1957 in Shamrock, Texas. He died October 18, 2022 at the age of 64 years. The son of Ernest and June Baker, he married Joan Titus Barker June 6, 1980. They were married 42 years. He worked as a stone and brick mason with Joan by his side.

Bryan Scott Donovan

Bryan Scott Donovan was born July 13, 1983 in Stillwater, Oklahoma to Scott and Lisa (Smith) Donovan. He died October 26, 2022 in Stillwater at the age of 39. Bryan grew up in Carney where he graduated from high school with the class of 2001.

Mae Frances Homan

Mae Frances Homan was born May 14, 1936 in Wintrop, Arkansas to Robert and Jewell (Stone) Holder. She died October 25, 2022 at the age of 86. Mae graduated from Gillham High School in 1954.

Katrina (Cathy) Ann Terry

Kathrina (Cathy) Ann Terry, devoted mother, doting grandmother, wonderful sister & cousin and a friend to everyone, left her earthly home abruptly to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior on October 28, 2022 at the age of 75 years.