All Obituaries

Paula Rae Trosclair was born June 24, 1951 in Flint, Michigan to Keith and Bessie (Burgess) Adams.  She passed away July 29, 2021 in Wellston at the age of 70. Paula grew up in Burton, Michigan.  Her calling was to work as an activity’s director for St. Ann’s Nursing Home where she fell in love with her residents.  She enjoyed playing Bingo at I-35 Bingo.  Her and Terry played 2 or 3 times a week.  Paula loved her family, especially her grandchildren and...

Mary Letta (Lamb) Hicks was born May 31, 1943 to parents Lucilla and Garvin Lamb.  Mary was born in Wichita Falls, Texas where her father was stationed in the military.  Mary graduated from Tryon High School in May 1961.  Two weeks after graduation she married her high school sweetheart, Timothy Hicks.  They were married at the courthouse in Chandler, Oklahoma.  To this union was born a set of twins, Randy and Robin Hicks on November, 30, 1962. Mary and Tim...

ParaLee Louise (Franklin) Richardson was born July 16, 1935 in Wellston to Louis and Jessie (Beadles) Franklin.  She passed away July 25, 2021 in Davenport at the age of 86. ParaLee grew up north of Wellston until she moved to Chandler her senior year graduating with the class of 1953.  She enjoyed basketball, softball, and writing which she later did for the Davenport New ERA for a time.  ParaLee met Bobby Gene Richardson at the J&E Café and later...

Robert Leroy Pritchard was born October 3, 1948 to Gus Onvy Pritchard and Mary Thresa (Miller) Pritchard and passed away July 17, 2021.  Robert was born just northeast of Carney, grew up in Carney, Attended Carney Schools and met Polly Sue Alford in the first grade.  They attended Carney school together and were married on April 22, 1966.  Their daughters, grandchildren, and now great-grandchildren are students at Carney school.  Except for the two years that Robert and...

Janice Ann Gatlin was born March 7, 1961 in Anderson, Indiana to Richard and JoAnn (Brown) Chester.  She passed away July 13, 2021 in her home in Chandler with her family at her side. Janice grew up in New Hope, Indiana where she attended school and graduated from New Haven High School with the class of 1979.  She was one of the most dedicated and hard-working women around.  Animals were her passion as her dog Bob never left her side.  Janice spent nearly 20 years...

Alvin (Dick) Bryan was born 08/30/43 in Eufaula, OK. After spending 31 years at Tinker, he moved to a bigger and better job – Bryan Farms.  He not only worked hard; he played hard too!  Some of his fondest memories were spending time with family and friends at his house on Lake Eufaula. Dick was an avid big boy toy collector and tried to have at least one of everything.  His favorite activities included trail riding side x side trips, hunting, fishing, drinking beer,...

Chester Arthur ‘Chuck’ Payton, Jr was born July 17, 1945 in Beaumont, Texas to Chester Arthur, Sr and Ethel Francis (Earp) Payton.  He passed away July 11, 2021 in Oklahoma City at the age of 75. Chuck was a welder in the oilfield for nearly 50 years.  He was also an elder in the Community of Christ in Stillwater.  Chuck was known as a jack of all trades and could fix nearly everything.  He enjoyed building motorcycles from scratch. Chuck was preceded in...

Julie Helm, 53, of Chandler was born February 2, 1968 in Burlingame, California to Linda Hope (Locke) Taylor and Jerry Lynn Taylor, Sr.  She departed this life on Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma surrounded by her two daughters and sons-in-law. Julie was a Chandler High School graduate with the class of 1986.  She loved to be around her loved ones, especially her bonus grandkids. Julie was preceded in death by her mother Linda Taylor and her brother, Patrick...

Vickey Lee Franklin was born March 14, 1950 in Oklahoma City to Oscar J. James, Jr and Edna (Robertson) Johnson.  She passed away July 5, 2021 in Luther at the age of 71. Survivors include her 3 daughters, Rita Kistler, Michelle Willcutt, April Harriett; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; her brother Garey James and his wife, Susan; along with other family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the funeral home. Arrangements are under...

Patricia Gayle (Adams) Pixley was born May 31, 1939 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Clifton and DeWilma (DeWeber) Adams.  Patti was called home on July 4, 2021 in Oklahoma City at the age of 82 with her family by her side. Patti loved her family dearly and always enjoyed spending time with them.  She will always be remembered for her kind and tender heart.  She enjoyed traveling, and hosting events for her friends and family.  Patti was the happiest when she was bringing people...