Dec 8, 2025

Josephine Gwendolyn Williamson, a beloved mother and devoted school cook with a can-do spirit, died Monday, December 8, in Irving, Texas after a courageous battle with dementia-related causes. She was 95.

Jo was born in Tonkawa, Oklahoma on August 6, 1930, to John and Rhoda Francis (Fannie) Cathey. She attended Tonkawa Public Schools. She married Ernest Dale...

Dec 2, 2025

Darren Krey Jamieson, 47, of Deer Creek, Oklahoma, passed away at his home on December 2, 2025.

Darren Krey Jamieson was born to Darrell Jamieson and Gloria June Henry Jamieson, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, on September 19, 1978.

Darren graduated High School from Deer Creek-Lamont in 1997. Following his graduation, he attended the Spartan College of...

Nov 25, 2025

Margarett June (Cross) Jones September 1, 1940 – November 25, 2025 Margarett grew up in a large, close-knit family, where she was the eldest of many siblings and took care of them as if they were her own. She was preceded in death by Harry, Thomas, Charles, Linda "Janey," Bessie, Wanda, Maxine, and several other brothers and sisters who...

Nov 23, 2025

Mark Wayne Cook was born to C.W. "Sonny" Cook and Jan Suzanne Leatherman on February 10, 1967, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He entered into his eternal home November 23, 2025.

During his childhood, Mark spent time on the family farm, where he developed a love for raising animals, gardening, and antique shopping. In his youth, he enjoyed...

Nov 16, 2025

Joyce Fay (Hurst) Johnson went to her heavenly home on November 16, 2025, at age 90.

Joyce was born in Maude, Oklahoma on July 7th, 1935, to David William Hurst and Hazel Pauline Boydston Hurst.

Joyce's early years growing up were spent in the Seminole, Oklahoma area. Her father's work moved the family often, but...

Nov 8, 2025

Steven Ray Rains, 75, of Newkirk, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Steven was born to Raymond Orville Rains and Adda Louise (Scruggs) Rains on May 11, 1950, in Arkansas City, Kansas. Steven attended Cowley County Community College for two years, studying Welding Technology. Steven also served in the Kansas National Guard for...

Nov 2, 2025

Stephen John Hadsall returned home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was greeted there by his wife Jean Hadsall, son Stephen Joshua, and daughter Kelsey. He died from cardiovascular disease.

John was born in Pasadena, California to Stephen Wayne and Genevieve Hadsall. He attended Baldwin Park High School where he met his high-school...

Oct 28, 2025

Ronald Dale Skaggs of Blackwell, Oklahoma, departed this life on October 28, 2025, in Blackwell, at the age of 57.

Ronald Dale Skaggs was born on March 23, 1968, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the son of James Radis and Norma Jean (Abney) Skaggs. He grew up near Viburnum, Missouri, and attended Viburnum public schools, graduating...

Oct 25, 2025

Michael Howard Calfy, 74, of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away early Saturday, October 25, 2025.

No services have been planned.

Oct 21, 2025

Connie Sue Finley of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on October 21, 2025, in Edmond at the age of 81 years.

Connie Sue Finley was born on July 21, 1944, in Blackwell, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Eugene Burns and Hazel (Stanley) Corneil. She grew up in Blackwell, attending Blackwell Public Schools and graduating in 1962. She...

Oct 17, 2025

Jo Delcine Logue of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away on October 17, 2025 at the age of 65.

Jo Delcine Logue was born on July 7, 1960, in Blackwell, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Paul and Bessie (Park) Logue. She graduated from Braman High School in 1978. She then furthered her education at the Northern Oklahoma...

Oct 15, 2025

JoAnne Bonewell of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on October 15, 2025, in Edmond, Oklahoma, at the age of 93 years.

JoAnne Bonewell was born on May 21, 1932, in Dodge City, Kansas. She was the daughter of Jo and Wonetta Jones. She grew up in Dodge City, Kansas, Hutchison, Kansas, Seminole, Oklahoma, and in her junior year...

Oct 10, 2025

Brenda Mae Hudson of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on October 10, 2025, in Wakita, Oklahoma.

Brenda Mae Hudson was born on January 10, 1951 in Blackwell, Oklahoma. She grew up in Braman, attending Braman Public Schools, and graduated from Braman High School in 1969. She was a cheerleader, as well as the Salutatorian of her class. She...

Oct 9, 2025

Ruby Onalee Park of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in Blackwell at the age of 103 years.

Ruby Onalee Park was born on August 13, 1922, in Hominy, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of John O. and Mary Ann (Wails) Strader. She grew up in Hominy attending Hominy Public Schools and graduating from...

Oct 2, 2025

Betty Ruth Hildebrand (nee Bay) of Blackwell, Oklahoma died Thursday evening October 2, 2025 at Edmond Integris Hospital at the age of 88 years, five months after a short illness.

Betty was born on April 30, 1937 in Perry Oklahoma to Eugene "Gene" Bay and Evelyn (Lampe) Bay. She was confirmed in Christ Lutheran Church (Perry). She...

Sep 20, 2025

Stephen L. Lanie, 88, of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on September 20, 2025, in his home.

Stephen was born on January 7, 1937 in Enid, Oklahoma, to Leo Cefoi Lanie and Marie Hicks.

He graduated from Blackwell High School with the class of 1955. Stephen married Sharon Jeanette Cole on July 30, 1960, at St....

Sep 17, 2025

Robert Lynn Peetoom, 75, of Blackwell, Oklahoma, had his final "Come to Jesus meeting" on September 17, 2025, just one day after celebrating his 75th birthday. Born on September 16, 1950, in Blackwell to Clifford and Erma Peetoom, Robert lived a life rooted in faith, family, and the values of hard work and integrity.

A proud graduate...

Sep 12, 2025

LaVerna Aliene "Bernie" Wieland of Blackwell, Oklahoma, departed this life on September 12, 2025, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, at the age 96 years.

LaVerna Ailene "Bernie" Wieland was born on September 10, 1929, in the house at I-35 and Hubbard Road, which is still standing Southwest of Blackwell, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Travis Granville and Ethel...

Sep 12, 2025

Gladys Marie Spencer of Braman, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, September 12th, 2025, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, at the age of 90 years.

Gladys Marie Spencer was born on January 8th,1935 in Iowa City, Iowa to Robert "Ray" and Irean Goodrow. She graduated from South Haven High School in South Haven, Kansas in 1956. Gladys married Delmer Spencer...

Sep 7, 2025

Mary Ann Stowell of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on September 7, 2025, at the age of 79 years.

Mary Ann Stowell was born on August 8, 1946, in Blackwell, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Bruce Edwin & Eleanor (Zimmerman) Wallace. Mary Ann grew up in Blackwell attending the Blackwell Public...