All Obituaries

Sharon Marie Murray was born May 25, 1948 to Thad “Andy” Hightower and Zelta Marie (White) Hightower.  She passed away at home at the age of 73 in Davenport surrounded by her loved ones. Sharon graduated from Davenport High School where she lived most of her life with her loving husband of 55 years, Darrell.  Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jerry Hightower, sisters, Billie Jean Tucker, Pamela Sue Montoya; and brother-in-law, Charles Forbis. ...

Paul Lesley Larsen was born May 18, 1961 to Billy Joseph and Frankie Deen (Weigart) Larsen in Joplin, Missouri.  He passed away May 11, 2022 at his home in Perkins. Arrangements are under the direction of Lehman Funeral Home in Wellston, Oklahoma.

Marion Calven Bales was born August 29, 1940 on the family homestead West of Kendrick.  He passed away May 7, 2022 in his home in Davenport with his family by his side. Marion grew up in Kendrick where he attended school graduating with the Kendrick Class of 1958.  He worked for Bud Blakley for 42 years until he retired.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, time on the lake, gardening, garage sales, and Christmas lights.  Marion was a loving husband, father, grandfather,...

Ira Mae Willeford Wright was born November 17, 1945, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Ernest Ira and Betty Mae (McGregor) Willeford.  She passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, at her rural home near Wellston at the age of 76. Mrs. Wright was raised in the Pauls Valley area and attended Union Springs, Jackson and Jefferson elementaries.  She spent much of her youth working in her mother’s Pauls Valley business, Betty’s Café. She wed Bill McKee in 1960.  The couple...

Carolyn Sue Stallings was born September 10, 1945 in Yale, OK to James and Bertha (Johnston) Akins.  She passed away peacefully in her home May 6, 2022 in Wellston at the age of 76. She was the 10th born of 15 children.  Sue enjoyed playing, working and fighting with all her siblings.  She told many stories, but most cannot be repeated.  Her greatest love and accomplishment were her 4 daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  Sue also enjoyed sewing,...

Dorothy Jean Cole was born January 31, 1943 in Eldorado, Oklahoma to Elmer and Ruth Roberson.  She passed away May 3, 2022 in Wellston at the age of 79. Dorothy grew up in Atoka and Lane Oklahoma where she met the love of her life and married Merl Cole.  She was a homemaker raising their two children.  Dorothy was active in her church.  She enjoyed gardening and canning and music of which she played the French harp, harmonica, 12-string guitar, and piano.  She loved...

Linda Marie Edwards was born August 28, 1947 in Fairfield, Illinois to Tom and Delores Denison.  She passed away April 28, 2022 in Agra at the age of 74. Linda was a gardener who enjoyed her flowers, as well as being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and Nana to all who knew her. Linda is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 36 years Leo Edwards; and an infant daughter, Jennie Locke. She is survived by her son, Steve Locke of Illinois; stepchildren Melissa Edwards of...

Gerald Leon Cooper was born September 22, 1942 in Reno, Nevada and passed away April 28, 2022 in Meeker at the age of 79. Gerald was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend.  He was a Tool Pusher in the Oilfield for many years.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren fishing. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Velma Jean Cooper, wife, Della Cooper; son, Dwayne Cooper, and daughter, Viola Cooper.  Survivors include his daughter, Vetha Newby...

William Howard Berry, 60, of Chandler, OK was born June 5, 1961 in San Antonio, TX.  He passed away after a lengthy illness at his home on April 21, 2022, with family by his side.  He was preceded in death by his parents Billy & Katheline Berry, Brothers Jimmy Berry & wife Sherdean, Danny Berry, and Sister Barbara Gilliam. This beloved husband, father, brother, uncle & papa is survived by his wife Cindy, and daughters Jennifer Vandal and Dayon Leonard, &...

Wanda Jean Bryson Threet passed away at home in Wellston, Oklahoma at the age of 89 on April 11, 2022. Wanda was born on August 21, 1932, in Harjo, Oklahoma and was the third of six children born to Edna Hogan Bryson and Harvey Bryson.  After losing her father at the age of six to an oil rig accident she would tell you she got the best (step) Dad the Lord could have found for her – Daddy Jimmy whose last name was also Brison. Following Jimmy’s work the family moved to...