obituaries

Jan 28, 2026

Troy Dale Wesnidge, age 81, of Newcastle, Oklahoma, passed away on January 28, 2026. He was the son of Jack Monroe Wesnidge and Gwendola Irene (Harvey) Wesnidge, born near Carnegie, Oklahoma on March 2, 1944.

Troy attended school in Alfalfa, Oklahoma until his family's relocation in 1959 to a farm southwest of Oklahoma City. He completed his...

Jan 22, 2026

Barbara Ellen (Myers) Goza, 84, of Huntington, Texas, formerly of Blanchard, died, Thursday, January 22, 2026, at her home.  Barbara was born in Blanchard, Oklahoma on February 22, 1941, to Orie Jefferson and Bertha Ellen (Mahurin) Myers.

While she was predominantly raised in Blanchard, she started first grade in Tahlequah.  She traveled throughout the United States as...

Jan 20, 2026

Matthew Dale Weicken, 45, was born on March 30, 1980, to Dale Ray and Christie Ann (Garr) Weicken in Sedalia, Missouri. Matt passed away on January 20, 2026, in Oklahoma City, OK.

Matt was a beloved son, husband, father, and friend. He proudly served as a U.S. Marine and carried that sense of duty and integrity into his everyday life. On...

Jan 18, 2026

Rose Elaine (McDaniel) Moss, 95, formerly of Chickasha, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Oklahoma City. The daughter of John Jenkins (John J) McDaniel and Chloie Edith (Weems) McDaniel, Rose was born September 21, 1930, in Minco.

Rose grew up in Minco and graduated from Minco High School.  She...

Jan 14, 2026

Alma Mae (Hyde) James, 89, was born on November 18, 1936, to Otto Hyde and Zonie T. (Dover) Hyde in Cole. She passed away in Norman on January 14, 2026. Alma married Jimmy Lawrence James on April 16, 1974. Alma was known for her baking and cooking, especially her cinnamon rolls. A devoted homemaker and natural caretaker, she would...

Jan 14, 2026

Ronald Clare Stroh, 75, of Blanchard, Oklahoma died on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, with his wife by his side.

Ron was born in Harvey, IL on December 12, 1950 to Clare and Gloria Stroh. He spent his childhood in Illinois and continued his education at Governors State University.  He graduated from GSU with a Bachelors of Science...

Jan 7, 2026

Andy Leroy Merriman, 76, of Marietta, formerly of Newcastle, passed away on January 7, 2026.  The son of Audy Leroy Merriman and Dortha Jean (Callaway) Merriman, Andy was born in Madera, California on June 1, 1949.

Andy served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1969 and was in Germany for most of that time.  His...

Jan 4, 2026

Skylor Ray Watkins, 34, of Durant, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 3, 1991, in Ada, the son of David and Amanda (Watkins) Forsberg.

Skylor grew up in Dibble, where he was known for getting into just about any kind of mischief he could alongside his...

Jan 2, 2026

Carol Rose Loyd, 70, of Yukon, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, in Oklahoma City, surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 2, 1956, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Oliver Buford Adair and Lois (Keeney) Behne. Carol graduated from Pauls Valley High School with the Class of 1974.

Carol met the love of her...

Jan 1, 2026

Lawrence Ronald "Larry" Reagan, 83, of Oklahoma City, died Thursday, January 1, 2026, in Oklahoma City.  The son of John Matt Reagan and Flora Elizabeth (Roberts) Motley, he was born September 4, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan.

Larry was Christian in faith.  He owned and operated an auto mechanic shop for many years until his retirement.  In his...

Jan 1, 2026

Debra Lanette "Debbie" Williams Wilson, 70, of Blanchard, died Thursday, January 1, 2026, at her home in Blanchard.  The daughter of Glen and Clara Lou (Couch) Mead, Debbie was born March 22, 1955, in Norman, Oklahoma.

Debbie married Jeffery Alan Wilson on December 6, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Debbie was a long-time member of the Pleasant...

Dec 31, 2025

Michael "Mike" Gene Walden, Sr., 74, of Blanchard, died Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his home. The son of Clifford and Faye Erma Dean (Smith) Walden, he was born on September 5, 1951, in LeFlore County.

Michael Gene Walden married Debra Denise (Jenner) Walden on September 27, 1968, in Gainesville, Texas. He loved spending time with his...

Dec 30, 2025

Judy Ann Lippard was born in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, August 21, 1952, to John Alfred and Mary Lee Capper. She passed away surrounded by family in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on December 30, 2025.

Except for a short stay in Kansas, Judy grew up in Pauls Valley. Frequently, she spent time in Sulphur at the home of her...

Dec 26, 2025

Theresa Elaine Leird-Peña, 49, of Elmore City, died Friday, December 26, 2025, in Cortez, Colorado.  The daughter of Thomas Leroy Leird, Jr. and Mary Beth (Sanders) Leird, she was born May 15, 1976, in Oklahoma City.

Theresa married Michael Anthony Peña on December 17, 2021, in Newcastle and they made their home in Elmore City.  She was...

Dec 23, 2025

Robert Edward Britt, 82, was born on May 25, 1943, to William Henry and Margaret Beatrice (Adams) Britt in Dermott, Arkansas. He passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on December 23, 2025.

Robert was a joyful, caring, and dependable man, someone people could count on without question. Knowledgeable and steady by nature, he moved...

Dec 19, 2025

Noval Bernice Beam was born to Luther and Martha (Harris) Sullins on February 4, 1933, in Magic Springs, Arkansas. She passed away on December 19, 2025, in Chickasha. Noval was a good Christian woman of Baptist Faith and enjoyed reading her Bible and praying for loved ones and friends. She married Vernon Eugene Beam on July 1, 1975, in...

Dec 18, 2025

Dianna Jo Pannell gained her wings on December 18, 2025, at the age of 70, and entered the spirit world with the Almighty God she faithfully served. From the first day she entered this world and beyond, she was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend.

She lived a cherished life, finding joy...

Dec 17, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Green, 88, of Snyder, formerly of Blanchard, passed away on December 17, 2025.  The daughter of James Malcolm Goodmiller and Mary Lucy (Bay) Goodmiller, Mary was born in Norman on January 9, 1937.

Mary and Robert James Green were married on May 31, 1957.   With Bob in the Air Force, Mary was able to travel...

Dec 17, 2025

Michael Anthony "Mike" Arbuckle, 74, of Kingston and formerly of Blanchard, passed away from complications from knee surgery, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the Texoma Medical Center in Dennison, Texas.  The son of William Donald Arbuckle and Juanita Faye (Baumwart) Arbuckle, Mike was born in Oklahoma City on April 17, 1951.

Mike lived in Oklahoma City...

Dec 14, 2025

Mary Wanda Brinsfield, 83, was born on December 13, 1942, to Richard Pearson and Margaret Viola (Smith) Chaney in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. Wanda passed away on December 14, 2025, in Blanchard.

Wanda grew up in Chickasha and made her home in Blanchard, where she lived for many years beginning in the 1970s. She found joy in simple, meaningful...