William Alfred Grandstaff (W.A.)

William Alfred Grandstaff (W.A.), 99, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at his home in Carney, Oklahoma. W.A. was born on August 20, 1925, to Ira Alfred and Sophia (Danker) Grandstaff.He was raised in Lincoln County and attended Happy Hill School. W.A.

Barbara Ann Foster

Barbara Ann Foster, a beloved matriarch, community leader, and storyteller, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024. Born on February 6, 1944, in Chandler, Oklahoma, Barbara lived a life full of love, laughter, and purpose.

Nola Pearl (Rankin) Brooks

Nola Pearl (Rankin) Brooks was born March 1, 1929, in Grandfield, Oklahoma to John Rankin and Nola (Davenport) McConnell. She passed away on December 12,2024,inChandler at the age of 95.Preceding Pearl in death are her parents, husbands and four siblings.

Skyler Lane Reynolds

Skyler Lane Reynolds entered this world on May 26, 2000, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.He is survived by his loving father and mother.He departed from this earthly life on December 11, 2024. Skyler shared 24 years here on earth with his loved ones.

Harley Wayne Patterson Jr

HarleyWayne Patterson Jr of Depew, Oklahoma, passed away surrounded by family onThursday,December 12, 2024, at the age of 82. Wayne was born on Saturday, February 14, 1942, to Harley Patterson Sr. and Vista Earlen (Lane) Patterson in Grainola, Oklahoma.

Tommie (Tom) Glen Acord

Tommie(Tom)Glen Acord was born on August 28, 1950, at the Mileham Clinic and Hospital in Chandler, Oklahoma, the fourth of the six children of Adis Leon and Emma Louise Edmondson Acord. Tom passed away on December 4, 2024, at his home southeast of Chandler at the age of 74 years and three months.

Mary Caroline (Bone) Evans

MaryCaroline(Bone) Evans was born April 28, 1927, in Chandler to Roy and Minnie (Sullivan) Bone. Shepassed away on December 3, 2024, in Meeker at the age of 97.Mary was born north of Warwick and grew up in rural Wellston.

Ronald Leon Vantine

Ronald Leon Vantine was born on February 9, 1949, to Ruby May (Winton) Vantine and Odis Cullen Vantine. He passed away on November 25, 2024, at home in Perkins at the age of 75.

Leon Gene Williams

Leon Gene Williams was born November 26, 1933, in Meeker, Oklahoma to George and Icle (Smith) Williams. He passed away November 25, 2024, in his home in Chandler, the day before his 91st birthday.Leon worked on the pipeline at 16 years old.

David Anthony Abdoo

Master Sergeant David AnthonyAbdoo was born to Vernon Abdoo andBerniceKeener(Abdoo) HarwellonOctober 13, 1955, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma.Heconfessed his hope in Christ at an early age.David joined the United States Army after graduating from high school in Honolulu, Hawaii, while stationed at U.S.