All Obituaries

Freddie Leon Lynch was born June 20, 1937 in Drumright, Oklahoma to Fred Monroe and Violet Ermina (Dollison) Lynch. He passed away May 29, 2020 at his home in Chandler at the age of 82. Details for a memorial service at the First Baptist Church of Davenport will be announced as soon as details have been finalized. Arrangements are under the direction of Lehman Funeral Home of Wellston.

Charles Ray Becker, one of eleven children, was born January 30, 1930 in Chelsea, Oklahoma to William and Russia (Alsip) Becker.  He passed away May 27, 2020 in Shawnee at the age of 90. Charlie served his country proudly in the United States Air Force as an engineer and tail gunner on the B-52 bomber.  He enjoyed stock car racing, traveling mostly from Kansas through Texas as a sponsor and mechanic for Harold Leep’s car.  He loved to visit with anyone who was willing...

Ila Verne (Geis) Clark was born October 24, 1927 in Gotebo, Oklahoma to Edward and Anna (Wiebe) Geis.  She passed away May 26, 2020 in Harrah at the age of 92. Ila lived through the great depression which made her very frugal.  She enjoyed gardening in her rose gardens, reading, shopping at Dillard’s and J.C. Penny’s, crochet, sewing, gathering pecans and using them to bake the most amazing pies ever.  She enjoyed college basketball as she had played, herself,...

Doris Ann Taylor passed away April 29, 2020 at the age of 76. She enjoyed watching QVC, HSN, “Walker, Texas Ranger”, eating ice cream and homegrown ripe tomatoes.  She had several Boston Terrier dogs throughout her life that she loved (Bobby, Tippy, and Wendell) as well as those she would “dog-sit” at times, (3) more Boston Terriers, (Socks, Slippers, and Nike.)  The greatest love she had, however, was her family.  She leaves behind (2) daughters and...

Juanita Sue Williams was born March 21, 1945 in Deport, Texas to Raymond Sr. and Jessie Oneida (Westlake) Phillips. She passed away April 15, 2020 in Oklahoma City at the age of 75. Sue was one of 10 siblings.  She worked as a seamstress for many years in a garment factory.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, loved animals, tending to her flowers and plants and being outside.  Sue was a wonderful cook and enjoyed baking for her family.  She was always...

Gregory Allen Ford (Greg 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. Greg graduated from Meeker High School where he played varsity baseball and basketball. He was the father to three children, Tyler Grant, Amber Nicole, and Logan Henry Ford, and after reconnecting at their 20-year high school reunion he married Twana (Hines) Ford in 2018. Greg served his...

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...