All Obituaries

James Floyd Walker was born January 8, 1932, in Prague to Harvey Walker and Edith (Welborn).  He passed away May 8, 2026, in Sparks at the age of 94. James retired from Standard Roofing as well as the Sparks Fire Department. He was a long-time member of the Faith Believers Church in Sparks. He never met a stranger and enjoyed hunting wolves, rabbits, coons and quail as well as horseback riding. James was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Edith; wife of over 60 years, ...

Katherine (Kathy) Mechell Jordan Born to Cosetta and Ray Jordan in 1957. She lived a life with a toe always behind the starting line. She made do with very little for so long but continued to always show up for her children and her fur babies. She loved her kids and dogs with every breath she took.  She entered into the afterlife on Monday May 4th and is joined by her daughter, Katherinea, both of her parents, her sister, Audrey, her grandparents, and her ex-husband, Eddie ...

Shirley Mae Keen was born on January 10, 1942, in Wellston, Oklahoma to Tommie Johnson and Myrtle (Curtis) Morgan.  She passed away on April 23, 2026 in Chandler at the age of 84.  Shirley was a devoted homemaker and mother, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Shirley enjoyed cooking, fishing, and camping. She loved putting puzzles together, coloring, or just watching the birds outside her window. Her favorite thing to do was dancing, ...

James Paul Douglas was born August 1, 1954 in Gilroy, California to Richard and Grace Douglas. He passed away to be with God on April 20, 2026 at the age of 71. Jim leaves a legacy of love, friendship and respect with all who knew him. He was a big man, known to many of his friends as “Big Jim.” But he was a big teddy bear. He was a good husband, a steady father and Pop, and a friend any friend would like to have. Jim was a hard worker, an avid motorcyclist, a gun enthusiast and ...

Donald Ray Buzzell, Jr. was born April 27, 1970, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Donald Buzzell, Sr. and Ivy Buzzell. He passed away April 19, 2026, at the age of 55. Donnie attended U.S. Grant High School. He lived in Guthrie before eventually settling in Lincoln County. In 1994, he married Lori McCulley and together, they raised two daughters, Kristen Lindquist and Jessica Buzzell. Donnie was a devoted family man and a dedicated member of his church. He was known for the exceptional care ...

Josef Simon Bowser was born June 9, 2005, and entered into rest April 18, 2026 at the age of 20. Josef was born in Cushing and raised in Chandler by his parents, Randy and Shelly Bowser. He graduated in 2024 and dove right into work. In 2025, he started working at Dobson Fiber. He enjoyed his job and knew that he wanted it to be his career. Josef was an avid outdoorsman and loved to go deer and duck hunting. He loved fishing and camping and working with his dad on his truck that he was ...

Ronald Leon Murray, Sr. was born November 10, 1935, in Davenport, Oklahoma to Roy and Grace (Baker) Murray.  He passed away April 17, 2026, in his home in Chandler at the age of 90 surrounded by family. Ronald grew up in Davenport where he graduated with the class of 1955.  He worked as the projectionist at the drive-in theater in Davenport.  He served his country proudly in the Oklahoma Army National Guard and United States Air Force.  Later he worked with his brothers ...

Brenda (Helm) Rich, 62, passed away on April 16, 2026. She was born on July 5, 1963, to John Marion Helm and Rosa Naoma Langwell, and spent most of her life in and around Chandler, Oklahoma, where she built lasting relationships and memories. Brenda attended Springdale Elementary School before transferring to Chandler Public Schools. Strong-willed and determined, she later returned to school and earned an Accounting Degree from Seminole State University in 1997. She worked for a time at ...

Command Sergeant Major John Bates was born October 31, 1953, in Norman, Oklahoma to Dan and Edna (Dunnam) Bates.  He passed away on April 14, 2026, at his home in Wellston at the age of 72. John graduated from Carney High School in 1971.  He is survived by his two daughters, son and beloved wife of over 50 years, Susie Bates.  He was a member of the Oklahoma Army National Guard for 28 years where he was the top enlisted member of the 160th Field Artillery as well as 45th ...

Billy Warden Tipton was born on February 15, 1931, in Davenport, Oklahoma, to Hager and Bertha (Niccum) Tipton. He passed away on April 7, 2026, in Meeker, Oklahoma, at the age of 95. Billy was raised in Davenport, where he attended school and graduated with the Class of 1949. He was proud to be a Davenport alumnus and took great pride in his hometown throughout his life. He married Geraldine (Doxsie), and early in their marriage, he learned the value of listening to her—a lesson that ...