All Obituaries

Donald Ray Buzzell, Jr. was born April 27, 1970, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Donald Buzzell, Sr. and Ivy Buzzell. He passed away April 19, 2026, at the age of 55. Donnie attended U.S. Grant High School. He lived in Guthrie before eventually settling in Lincoln County. In 1994, he married Lori McCulley and together, they raised two daughters, Kristen Lindquist and Jessica Buzzell. Donnie was a devoted family man and a dedicated member of his church. He was known for the exceptional care ...

Ronald Leon Murray, Sr. was born November 10, 1935, in Davenport, Oklahoma to Roy and Grace (Baker) Murray.  He passed away April 17, 2026, in his home in Chandler at the age of 90 surrounded by family. Ronald grew up in Davenport where he graduated with the class of 1955.  He worked as the projectionist at the drive-in theater in Davenport.  He served his country proudly in the Oklahoma Army National Guard and United States Air Force.  Later he worked with his brothers ...

Brenda (Helm) Rich, 62, passed away on April 16, 2026. She was born on July 5, 1963, to John Marion Helm and Rosa Naoma Langwell, and spent most of her life in and around Chandler, Oklahoma, where she built lasting relationships and memories. Brenda attended Springdale Elementary School before transferring to Chandler Public Schools. Strong-willed and determined, she later returned to school and earned an Accounting Degree from Seminole State University in 1997. She worked for a time at ...

Command Sergeant Major John Bates was born October 31, 1953, in Norman, Oklahoma to Dan and Edna (Dunnam) Bates.  He passed away on April 14, 2026, at his home in Wellston at the age of 72. John graduated from Carney High School in 1971.  He is survived by his two daughters, son and beloved wife of over 50 years, Susie Bates.  He was a member of the Oklahoma Army National Guard for 28 years where he was the top enlisted member of the 160th Field Artillery as well as 45th ...

Billy Warden Tipton was born on February 15, 1931, in Davenport, Oklahoma, to Hager and Bertha (Niccum) Tipton. He passed away on April 7, 2026, in Meeker, Oklahoma, at the age of 95. Billy was raised in Davenport, where he attended school and graduated with the Class of 1949. He was proud to be a Davenport alumnus and took great pride in his hometown throughout his life. He married Geraldine (Doxsie), and early in their marriage, he learned the value of listening to her—a lesson that ...

Tena Mittasch (aka Ernestine Lavon Butler) entered this world on April 26, 1941, to John and Vera (Smothers) Butler and left to join her Heavenly Father on April 3, 2026, at the age of 84. Tena grew up in Lincoln County around Carney, Oklahoma and spent most of her life in Agra and Carney. She was known for her daycare in Carney before retiring.  It made her happy when the children she cared for came back to see  her as adults and remembered all that she did for them. She referred ...

Samuel Richard Sparks, known to everyone simply as Sam, passed away on March 30, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on December 24, 1936, in Midwest City, Sam lived a full and remarkable life defined by hard work, family, and an unshakable love for the cowboy way of living. He was a resident of Sparks, Oklahoma, at the time of his passing. He received a High School Diploma in 1954 and went into the Navy where he completed tours in Korea and Vietnam. Where he became a Pipe Fitter and Welder. He ...

Rhonda Fay Williams was born January 2, 1958, to Ronald Dale and Elsie Fay (Berry) Williams in Chandler. She passed away March 26, 2026, in Oklahoma City surrounded by loved ones at the age of 68. Rhonda was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Cecila Ann Williams; and grandparents. Survivors include her husband of 34 years, Dale Seaman; maternal aunt, Lois Ann Berry Gilbert; uncle, Charles Edward Berry and wife Glenda; numerous cousins, including Jeanne Hallmark, Christina Marie ...

Brenda Kay Danker entered her eternal rest on March 23, 2026, at the age of 80.  She was born February 8, 1946, in Chandler to Bob and Mary (Bone) Evans. Brenda graduated from Wellston High School with the class of 1963, and married Dale Danker on November 24, 1969. She retired from her career at the Lincoln County Clerk’s office in August 2014 following twenty-five years of service.  Brenda spent her retirement years enjoying time with her family and lovingly caring for her ...

Richard Lee Parrott, born May 27, 1956 in Louisville, Kentucky to Robert Parrott and Barbara (McGuire) Trammell. He passed away peacefully in Stroud on March 20, 2026 at the age of 69.  Richard was known for being a hard worker who was happiest when he was busy at work or doing something constructive.  Richard worked in a variety of career fields over the course of his life, and most recently as a truck driver.  He also enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle with his ...