Category: Obituaries

Viola Melissa Painter, a greatly beloved mother, grandmother and aunt departed this life on January 31, 2016 at the age of ninety-nine after a short hospitalization. She (along with her twin sister, Leola) was born in November 28, 1916 at home on a farm in Crawford, OK. She had five brothers and sisters. The Painter…

Patty B. Kauk, 84 of Leedey, OK, passed from this life February 25, 2016 at the Corn Heritage Village in Corn. Patty was born March 17, 1931 to Alfred I. “Jim” Barten and Mary A. (Dowling) Barten in Leedey, OK. Patty grew up in Leedey, OK and attended the Leedey Public Schools graduating with the…

Bula May Sides was born May 4, 1923 in the family home near Reydon, Oklahoma to Cleo Gertrude (Provines) and James Madison Clay. She passed away March 1, 2016 at Durham, Oklahoma at the age of 92 years, 9 months and 27 days. Bula May was the oldest of seven children, four sisters and two…

Adam Wade Ferrell was born November 29th, 1983 in Elk City, Oklahoma to parents Eldon Leo Ferrell and Dixie Lee Ferrell of Leedey, Oklahoma. Adam went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 26, 2015. Adam attended elementary, junior high and high school at Leedey. While in school, he passionately pursued work in…

Alene Burks, longtime Cushing resident, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016 in Drumright at the age of 87 years. The daughter of the late R.J. Frankford and Bessie B. Jackson Frankford, Alene was born on July 5, 1928 in Grimes, Oklahoma and was raised and educated in Reydon, Oklahoma, graduating from Reydon High School…

Charles Davis, a cattleman of Canadian, who formerly lived in the Bend, died suddenly in Kansas City, Monday. The remains will be brought to Canadian, Texas, where the Masons will take charge. The funeral will be held at the Bellview Cemetery, located in the Bend of the River. Mr. Davis was 35  years of age,…

Billy Joe Gilbert was born September 21, 1934 in Alco, Arkansas to Vera Lucille and Luster Ralph Gilbert. He passed away February 2, 2016 at Elk City, Oklahoma at the age of 81 years, four months and eleven days. Billy grew  up in Arkansas, Washington state and Odessa, Texas where he attended high school. After…

CHESNEY RITES Funeral services for Mercy L. Chesney, wife of Isom N. Chesney, were held this afternoon at 3:30 o’clock in the First Baptist Church with the pastor, the Rev. H.W. Shirley, officiating. Mrs. Chesney had been ill since last Wednesday. She was taken to a local hospital Sunday when her condition became serious and…

Roy Edward Peck left this life quietly and in peace, Sunday, December 27, 2015 after a battle with Alzheimers. Roy was born September 28, 1930 in Mountain View, Oklahoma to Roy Robert and Vera Taylor Peck. He graduated Valedictorian of his senior class from Strong City, OK high school in 1948. He married Geraldine (Gerry)…

Edna “Lucille” (Cummings) Basler passed from this life on January 19, 2016 at the age of 90 in Lawrence, KS. Lucille was born May 30, 1925  to Harry L. (Pete) and Ruth Cummings on the farm four miles south of Leedey, OK Lucille went to Prairie View Grade School and then finished at Leedey High…

Cliff Taylor was born August 15, 1929 in Archer City, Texas to Kittie Belle and Bob Taylor. He passed away January 19, 2016 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 86 years, five months and four days. Cliff grew up in Allison, Texas and graduated from Allison High School in 1946. After graduation, he…

R D Hood was born March 20, 1937 in Cheyenne, Oklahoma to Inez Bell and Sam Hood. He passed away after a hard fought battle with ALS on January 29, 2016 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 78 years, ten months and nine days. R D attended school at Hiway and Merritt before…