All Obituaries

Robin Jo Ripley-Palmer was born July 27, 1966 in Oklahoma City to Robert Sr. and Jo Butler.  She passed away May 2, 2024 in Edmond at the age of 57. Robin grew up in Oklahoma City attending school at Western Heights where she graduated.  She married her high school sweetheart, Terry Ripley, in 1984 and raised a daughter together.  She later married Paul Palmer, Jr. in 2002 and they had a child together which they raised with their two existing children.  Robin enjoyed...

Thomas Wayne Myers, “Chief” CMSGT US AirForce was born January 4, 1938 in Neodesha, Kansas.  He passed away April 29, 2024 in Edmond, Oklahoma at the age of 86. Tommy Wayne was a born explorer, tinkerer, fix-it guy, question asker, fisherman, ornery, brilliant champion to all the people he loved.  Loving son to Margie and Luther Myers, Tom had a charmed childhood following along with his parents, brother, Luther (Tunky) and sister Susie and a host (hundreds) of...

Allen Leroy Dry was born March 8, 1961 in Alibon near Talihina to Allen Dry and Rosa (Billings).  He passed away April 29, 2024 in Wellston at the age of 63. Leroy spent time in Georgia where he met his wife, Donna.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working for the Harrah Church of the Nazarene. Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, Allen Dry and Rosa Mixon-Cyr; daughters, Helen Dry Lyons; siblings, Sharon Dry Syme, “TJ” Terrell Dry, Melinda “Mimi” Dry...

Clovis Faye (Nance) Cobb was welcomed into this world on October 12, 1954, to Raymond and Mandy Nance at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Clovis passed from this world on April 24, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Clovis was the youngest of four children born to Raymond and Mandy, she was the baby girl, and had three big brothers. Growing up the only girl in a family of boys was not easy, but it gave Clovis the grit and determination she would need later in life as...

Fred Erwin Talley was born February 3, 1954 in Oklahoma City to Olta and Claudia (McClure) Talley.  He passed away April 18, 2024 in his home in Wellston at the age of 70. Fred was a man of many talents and passions, but above all, he was a man of extraordinary kindness. Born in a small town, he carried that sense of community with him throughout his life.  His heart was his hometown, welcoming and warm, a place where everyone felt loved and accepted.  Fred was a boy scout...

Elzina Lynn Pierce was born April 5, 1963 in Gilroy, California to John and Donna (Overbay) Pierce.  She passed away unexpectedly April 15, 2024 at the age of sixty-one. Elzina grew up in California.  She was never able to have children of her own, so she attended her sisters’ children’s school activities.  She was introduced as their second mother but was really, just their aunt and personal cheerleader.  Her love of children led her to work at a daycare...

Freda Mae Collins-Bales was born June 27, 1939 in Ward, Arkansas to A.B. & Mary Collins.  She passed away the morning of April 14, 2024 at her home surrounded by family, at the age of 84. Freda was preceded in death by her parents, A.B. & Mary (Tucker) Collins; husband Marion Calven Bales Sr; son Calven Bales Jr; sisters Fern Williams, Dee Soderstrom, Pat Brewer; brothers Ronnie Collins and John Collins. Survivors include her brother Tom Collins of Arkansas; children Gene...

Dedra Gene Kelley was born May 30, 1948 in Minot, North Dakota to Charles and Rose (Feist) Heath.  She passed away April 10, 2024 in Luther at the age of 75. Dedra loved taking care of people, especially feeding them.  She was a previous part owner of Charley’s Corner Café in Luther, and her cooking was loved by many.  She enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading and traveling and fondly remembered going to London & Ireland with her daughter.  She lived in...

Pauline Louise (Stein) Whitnah was born August 26, 1938 to George and Alvena Stein on the family farm in Wellston.  She passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 in Edmond at the age of 85. Pauline was baptized at 2 weeks of age and later confirmed when she was 12.  She began her education at Captain Creek School where she walked 2 miles to attend.  She later graduated from Wellston High School at the age of 16 with the class of 1955.  She met and married Eldon Whitnah...

Rex Alexander Pellerin was born May 17, 1964 in Oklahoma City to Jules and Leona (Thorpe) Pellerin.  He passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024 in Oklahoma City at the age of 59.  He grew up in Wellston and Shawnee, while attending Wellston Public Schools, Dale Public Schools and Shawnee High School.  He also attended the Jim Paul Dance Company in Shawnee, while also dancing under the instruction of Judy Lampl and Janet Combs. Rex performed in numerous plays at Shawnee Little...