All Obituaries

Infant Jaired Ray Ryan was born sleeping October 16, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. Jaired will forever be a guardian angel to his surviving parents, Bradley Dean Ryan and Sheila Kay Herrick along with other family and friends. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at the Oak Park Cemetery in Chandler with Reverend Lane Buckley officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Lehman Funeral Home of Wellston.

Carroll Jean Savage was born October 11, 1938 in Carney, Oklahoma to Orval Glen and Pearl Izola (Goggin) Best.  She passed away October 14, 2019 in Newalla at the age of 81. Carroll grew up in Carney where she graduated from high school with the class of 1956.  Soon after graduation Carroll married Lonnie Savage and they shared 60 years together.  She worked at the Carney Main Street Café, Oklahoma State University, and Ralph’s Packing Plant in Perkins where she...

Stephen Allen Strough was November 3, 1954 in Chandler, Oklahoma to Eldred Alie and Ida B. (Coomer) Strough. He passed away October 12, 2019 in Tulsa at the age of 64. Stephen was an automotive machinist for many years. A memorial service is currently pending and will be announced soon. Arrangements are under the direction of Lehman funeral Home of Wellston.

Stephen Royce Ahern was born July 10, 1942 in Glendale, California to Fredrick Royce and Anita (Alston) Ahern. He passed away at his home in Wellston on October 10, 2019 with his family by his side. Stephen proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Survivors include his wife Linda (Nicholason) Ahern of the home along with other family and friends. Arrangements are under the direction of Lehman Funeral Home of Wellston.

Bob Merry, retired colonel, died peacefully on October 9th, 2019 at the Stroud Regional Medical Center at the age of 83.  He was born on July 6, 1936 in Chandler, Oklahoma to Rufe William and Hazel Lillibridge Merry.  He is survived by wife Donna (Smith) Merry, daughter Robin Schott married to Val Schott; son Gordon Merry; step-daughter Trisha (Choate) Boss married to Ronnie Boss, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Bob loved Chandler and was very proud of the fact...

Bobby Louis Powell was born July 23, 1932 in Pinon, New Mexico to Louis Francis and Bobby Blaudwin (Deane) Powell.  He passed away at the age of 87 in his home in Luther on October 7, 2019 with his family by his side. Bob married the love of his life, Laural (Murray) Powell, on December 18, 1977 and they shared 41 wonderful years together.  He had a successful career over the next 40 years as an associate professor at New Mexico State University and served as an Extension agent....

Sherry Kay McDonald was born October 6, 1946 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Howard Haskel and Elizabeth Mary (Maxwell) Beauford. She passed away in September 14, 2019 in Chandler at the age of 72. Sherry is preceded in death by her husband Charles McDonald. Survivors include her daughter Charlie; along with other family and friends. Sherry’s wishes were that no formal services be held in her honor. Arrangements are under the direction of Lehman Funeral Home of Wellston.

Charles Wesley Brison Sr. was born October 8, 1941 to James Franklin and Edna (Hogan) Brison.  He passed away September 11, 2019 in Temple, Texas at the age of 77. Charles worked for years in the oil and gas industry for Mobile including work in Saudi Arabia.  He enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing guitar, picking and singing, and watching basketball.  He loved his family and fishing with his best friendand brother, Eddie. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, James...

Jewell June Gilbert was born June 5, 1924 to Johnny Everett and Nora (Reeves) Huff.  She went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the age of 95 years, 3 months and 6 days.  Jewell was the oldest of 4 children.  She is preceded in death by her parents; sister and brother-in-law, Wynema and Robert Ferrell; sister-in-law, Lorene Huff; brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Alma Huff; husbands, Floyd Smith and Ed Gilbert.  Survivors include her brother...

Charlie David Bouska, Sr. was born January 9, 1943 in Torrance, California to Martin and Ruby Lee (Davis) Bouska.  He passed away September 10, 2019 in Edmond at the age of 76. David was the youngest of 6 children who grew up in Choctaw where he graduated from high school in 1961.  He proudly served his country in the Oklahoma Army National Guard and was a third generation Brick Mason.  David married Rose Marie (Benton) May 25, 1964 and raised 3 children together.  He...