All Obituaries

Gregory Allen Ford was born February 15, 1969 in Abilene, Texas to Calvin Henry and Kathy June (Peters) Ford.  He passed away April 5, 2020 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas at the age of 51. A full obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available from the family.  A graveside service for the immediate family will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2020 in the Rossville Cemetery. With the current situation and amount of people currently limited to 10 that...

Ellen Irene Dutton was born October 24, 1949 in Talihina, Oklahoma to James Harvey and Wanda Jean Thomas. She passed away April 1, 2020 at her home in Luther at the age of 70. Arrangements are under the direction of Lehman Funeral Home of Wellston.

Bessie Lula (Brown) Stidham was born July 15, 1929 in Chandler, Oklahoma to Travis and Edna (Santee) Brown.  She passed away March 30, 2020 in Chandler at the age of 90. Bessie married Leo Kenneth Stidham in 1948, and they raised two sons together.  Throughout her life, one word that would describe Bessie is social.  From her years of morning coffee with neighbor Lucille Williams, to her frequent front yard outdoor picnics, her camping outings and Lake Eufaula time,...

Virgie Mae Prince was born October 26, 1940 in Owensville, Arkansas the 2nd of 4 children born to Clomer and Lona Virgie (Hefley) Chenault.  She passed away March 28, 2020 at her home in Edmond at the age of 79. Virgie graduated from Capitol Hill High School with the class of 1958 and continued her education at Central State College in Edmond, earning her BA in History Education in 1961. After doing her student teaching realized that was not her calling to pursue. She continued...

Joseph Edward Mathis was born December 19, 1939 in Stockton, California to Marion David and Euna Mearl (Dooley) Mathes.  He passed away at his home in Chandler March 28, 2020 at the age of 80. Joe was a graduate of Pawnee High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army National Guard after graduation. He was a longtime truck driver and enjoyed his career of traveling the country. No services have been announced. Arrangements were under the direction of Lehman...

Patsy Elizabeth (Hood) Simpson of Chandler was born October 20, 1940 in Lookeba, Oklahoma to Dan and Rhoda Hood.  She passed away March 27, 2020 in Meeker at the age of 79. Patsy was raised with 7 brothers and sisters.  She worked as a seamstress in a sewing factory for 45 years.  Patsy enjoyed being outdoors gardening and reading and loved playing with her many grandchildren.  Patsy was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Jean Bonner; grandson, Todd...

Sandra Kay Whitten was born October 19, 1949 in Rocky, Oklahoma to Johnie and Betty (Clark) Stanka.  She passed away March 26, 2020 in Edmond at the age of 70. Sandra will be remembered for her beautiful smile.  She enjoyed gardening, Canning, Quilting, Crochet, and making stuffed animals for each of her grandchildren.  She had a unique mothers intuition allowing her to often know her children’s health before they themselves knew.  She even knew her daughter was...

Kenneth Glen Davis was born May 31, 1935, in St Louis, Missouri to Clifford Andrew and Gladys (Haley) Davis. He passed away at his home in Chandler March 25, 2020, at the age of 84. Ken was the owner/operator of Ken’s 66 Auto & Wrecker Service in Chandler since 1974. Before that time, he owned salvage yards in Oklahoma City. He enjoyed fishing, gambling and spending time with his family. Ken is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 47 years, Anna Davis; son, Ricky Davis....

Rosa Lovette was born May 10, 1932 and passed away March 25, 2020 in Meeker at the age of 87. Rosa was a resident of the Meeker Nursing Home at the time of her passing. No services have been announced at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Lehman Funeral Home of Wellston.

JoAnn Coe was born April 21, 1958 in DeQueen, Arkansas to Hollis Howard Jenkins and JoHelen (Cunningham) Horn.  She passed away March 23, 2020 in Oklahoma City at the age of 61. JoAnn enjoyed caring for people as a home health aid for many years until an injury forced her retirement. JoAnn is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Jenkins. Survivors include her daughters’ Stephanie and Shannon; sisters, Sandra and husband Gail Spicer, Helen Nixon, Paulette and...