John William VanMetre Jr

John William Van-Metre Jr. rode off into the sunset on December 29, 2024. He was born in Oklahoma City on November 19, 1940, to Mary Jane Seabolt and JohnWilliamVanMetre Sr.In 1958, he joined the United States Navy, marking the start of a lifelong adventure.

Derald Richard Spence

DeraldRichardSpence was born December 17, 1945, in Chandler to Rex and Jewell (Gallaher) Spence. He passed away on January 6, 2025,inOklahomaCity at the age of seventynine.Dick served in the Army where he completed four tours in Vietnam serving with the 11th Bravo Unit.

Gary Wayne Gaylord

Gary Wayne Gaylord was born June 10, 1954, in Okeene, Oklahoma, to Earl and Letha (Bensch) Gaylord, joining four older siblings.He passed away on January 3, 2025, at his home in Meeker at the age of 70.

Jimmie Ray Cummings

Jimmie Ray Cummings was born February 16, 1937, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to OliverJamesCummings and Thelma Alice (Rattan) Cummings. He left this world on January 8, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.One of seven children, Jimmie is preceded in death by both parents, three brothers and one sister.

Bobby Lee Metheny

Bobby Lee Metheny, a long-time Chandler, Oklahoma resident, was born on January 10, 1929, in Roosevelt, Oklahoma. He departed this life on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in Chandler, Oklahoma, at the age of 96 years old.

Ronald Merle Watson

Ronald Merle Watson, 83, of Meeker, Oklahoma, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 11, 2025. Ronald was born in Michigan on February 24, 1941.Ronald served in the United States Navy from 1960 to 1964 on the USS Constellation aircraft carrier.

Don Kinnamon

November 21, 1937 – Died January 18, 2025 It is with deep sorrow thatweannouncethepassing of Don Kinnamon, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather. He passed away peacefully on January 18 at the age of 87.

Wallace “Bud” Buster McClellan Jr.

Wallace “Bud” Buster McClellan Jr., of Prague, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, in Oklahoma City, at the age of 87.Bud was a member of the Sac and Fox Nation Thunder Clan, for which he served as leader for several years.Bud’s Indian Name was Ma Ka Ta Mi She Ka Kak, which means “Black Hawk.

Roy D. Toles

Roy D Toles, 81, went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2024. A visitation was held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Strode Funeral Home. Funeral services began at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the Strode Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Russell Rhoads officiating.

Lois June (Nicely) Austin

Lois June (Nicely) Austin passed away on December 24, 2024, under the care of Mercy Hospice at the age of 91.She was born on June 29, 1933, in Payson, Oklahoma. Her parents were William and Beulah (Moffit) Nicely.Lois was the fourth of six children.