All Obituaries

Patricia Ann Danker was born in Chandler September 29, 1933 to George and Ethel (York) Holt.  She passed away in Edmond December 4, 2018 at the age of 85. Pat grew up in Midlothian where she attended Spring Dale School.  She married Elard Butler and together raised five children.  Pat worked as an LPN in the Shawnee City Hospital and spent many years as an Emergency Management Responder storm chasing in Lincoln County.  She was an ordained minister living her life for...

Delena Mae Pickard was born June 13, 1939 to Leon William Pickard, Sr. and Gerture Virginia (Baldwin).  She passed away November 28, 2018 in her home in McLoud at the age of 79. Delena grew up in McLoud and Oklahoma City where she graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1958.  She later moved back to McLoud where she lived the rest of her life.  She cared for her parents and nieces and nephews with great love and devotion.  She enjoyed growing flowers and listening to...

Nelda Phyllis (Taylor) Eddings was born March 29, 1941 in Chandler, Oklahoma to James Cleveland and Ella Francis (Stidham) Taylor. She passed away November 11, 2018 in Chandler at the age of 77.  She attended school in Chandler for 11 years before moving and graduating from High School in Aztec, New Mexico. Phyllis and Warren were high school sweethearts.  They were married on October 26, 1963 as soon as Warren returned home from serving in the military.  Phyllis and Warren...

Russell Lee Grimes was born August 24, 1937 in Choctaw to Jesse and Marie Grimes.  He passed away November 6, 2018 in Shawnee at the age of 81. Russell was a great family man who enjoyed fishing, camping and everything outdoors.  He loved spending time with his many grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Max Grimes, Carl Grimes, Helen Grimes, Robert Grimes, Norman Grimes, Susie Grimes, and Jesse Grimes, Jr.  Survivors include his wife of 59...

Janice Lorraine Tipton was born December 30, 1957 in Stroud, Oklahoma to William (Jr.) and Imogene (Springfield) Pierce.  She passed away November 3, 2018 in Oklahoma City at the age of 60. Janice grew up in Davenport where she attended high school with the class of 1976.  She married Steve Tipton in 1974 and they raised two sons together.  She was a long time member of the Deer Creek Baptist Church of Stroud.  Janice enjoyed cooking, riding motorcycles and visiting....

Linda Kay (Pauley) O’Neal was born January 1, 1947 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to L.D. and Beulah (Phillips) Pauley.  She passed away November 2, 2018 in Oklahoma City at the age of 71. Linda spent most of her years working as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant and she had a special heart for taking care of others.  Before her retirement, she spent several years working for a food service company in Oklahoma City.  Linda was a member of the St Paul Community Church...

Russell Gene Taylor was born on August 31, 1963 in Chandler, Oklahoma to John Henry and Velma (Armstrong) Taylor.  He was the oldest of two children.  Russell departed this life at the age of 55 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Russell grew up and attended school in Chandler; he graduated from Chandler High School in 1981.  He worked for Fred Jones Ford, Hiland Dairy and at the time of his death he was employed with Harvey Melson as a ranch hand. He started hauling cattle...

Linda Lou Smith was born November 13, 1939 in Davenport to Kenneth Harold and Rachel Bernice (Dye) Melton.  She went home to be with her Lord October 22, 2018 in Chandler at the age of 78. Linda grew up in Davenport where she graduated high school with the class of 1957.  She married Raymond Smith December 23, 1958.  She continued her education earning an associate’s degree from Central State College.  She and her husband Ray lived in Maryland for 26 years before...

Michael Kevin Wilson was born May 27, 1971 in Prague, Oklahoma to Pamela Denice (Peace) Wilson.  He passed away October 21, 2018 in Oklahoma City at the age of 47.  Michael battled health issues for his entire life.  His dream was to move to Alaska. He enjoyed fishing, collecting rocks, arrowheads, watching OU football and chilling with his friends.  Michael loved his entire family and had a heart of gold. Michael is preceded in death by grandparents, Ray &...

Glenn Edward Mayer was born May 12, 1939 in Bellevue, Nebraska to Albert and Katherine (Glockner) Mayer.  He passed away October 21, 2018 in Luther at the age of 79. Glenn was an excellent diesel mechanic who was able to fix virtually anything.  He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps.  He loved to ride his motorcycle, camp and fish.  Glenn loved his children and grandchildren. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; son, Mathew Glenn...