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E.J. Tucker

1928 - 2017

E.J. Tucker, formerly of Pernell, Oklahoma, was born on May 18, 1928, in Ralston, Oklahoma, and passed from this life on October 17, 2017, in Oklahoma City,...

E.J. Tucker

1928 - 2017

Chantelle Drake

1970 - 2017

Chantelle Renee' Drake was born May 28, 1970 in Des Plains, Illinois and entered eternal life on October 19, 2017. She is the daughter of Jerry Don Drake and...

Chantelle Drake

1970 - 2017

Randy Cozard

1955 - 2017

Randall (Randy) Dean Cozad of Oklahoma City passed away October 12, 2017 in Durant at the age of 62 years.
Randy was born September 1, 1955 in Wynnewood,...

Randy Cozard

1955 - 2017

John Ledford

1937 - 2017

John Henry Ledford, better known by his nickname, Dan, passed away September 30, 2017 in West Plains, Missouri at the age of 80 years.
Dan was born January 24,...

John Ledford

1937 - 2017

James Kopischke

1947 - 2017

James Wilbert Kopischke, 70, was born on February 15, 1947 in Sleepy Eye, MN, to Wilbert and Emma Kopischke, he was the oldest of 3 boys. Jim grew up in Minnesota...

James Kopischke

1947 - 2017

A.L. Scott

1936 - 2017

A.L. Scott of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma was born to Alva and Mavalene Scott on November 1, 1936 in Wynnewood, Oklahoma and passed from this life on October 9, 2017...

A.L. Scott

1936 - 2017

Dimple Mobbs

1915 - 2017

The clouds of Heaven opened up Friday afternoon, October 6, 2017, to welcome one of God's children, Dimple Mobbs. She passed away peacefully and her heavenly...

Dimple Mobbs

1915 - 2017

Mary Hammond

1942 - 2017

Mary Rose Hammond of Wynnewood, Oklahoma was born to Lee and Elsie (Heflin) Hammond on August 3, 1942 in Iuka, Illinois and passed from this life on October 8,...

Mary Hammond

1942 - 2017

Bertha Williams

1934 - 2017

Bertha Lee Williams of Pauls Valley went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 8, 2017 in Norman, Oklahoma at the age of 83 years.
Bertha was born August 28,...

Bertha Williams

1934 - 2017

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Anna Owens

Anna Lee Owens, 88, of Pauls Valley passed away Oct. 19, 2017. She retired from SORC in Pauls Valley in 1994 as a supervisor.
Services are at 1 p.m. Thursday,...

Anna Owens

Emma Oliver

1929 - 2017

Emma Gene Oliver, 87, of Stratford was born Nov. 20, 1929 in Stratford. She passed away Oct. 15, 2017.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 at...

Emma Oliver

1929 - 2017

Michael Benson

1980 - 2017

Michael Drain Benson, 37, of Tatums was born May 31, 1980 and passed away Oct. 1, 2017 in Ardmore.
Memorial services are at 11 a.m. Friday Oct. 6 at the Ratliff...

Michael Benson

1980 - 2017

Haskell Potter

1926 - 2017

Haskell Potter, 91, was born March 2, 1926 in Stratford and passed away Sept. 30, 2017 in Oklahoma City.
Services are at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 at...

Haskell Potter

1926 - 2017

Millard Gibson

Millard Ray Gibson, 79, husband of Osie Gibson of Stratford, passed away September 27, 2017 in Oklahoma City. He is a 20-year veteran of the Navy.
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Millard Gibson

Shane Dial

2003 - 2017

Shane Douglas Dial, 13, of Byars, Okla., was born July 2, 2003 in Ada, Okla., to Toby Shane Dial and Amanda LaDawn Williams. He passed away at Longmire Lake on...

Shane Dial

2003 - 2017

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Tragically Hip singer-songwriter Gord Downie dies at 53

Associated Press

TORONTO — Gord Downie, the poetic lead singer of the Tragically Hip whose determined fight with brain cancer inspired a nation, has died. He was 53.

Downie died Tuesday night "with his... Read more

John Dunsworth, beloved actor on 'Trailer Park Boys,' dies at age 71

Canadian Press

HALIFAX — John Dunsworth, known for his portrayal of Jim Lahey in the comedy series "Trailer Park Boys" and revered as a brilliant actor with a warm heart, has died.

He was... Read more

Richard Wilbur, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, dies at 96

Associated Press

Richard Wilbur, the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and translator who intrigued and delighted generations of readers and theatregoers through his rhyming editions of Moliere and his own verse on... Read more

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Condolences forA.L. Scott

We are deeply saddened to hear of A.L'.s passing. Thinking of you all and sending our love. Read more

By Mark and Janet Scott

Condolences forCarolyn Robbins Fleming Peters

She was truly a special person to so many and in so many ways. I miss her very much. God bless you, Carolyn. Rest in Peace now. Love and... Read more

By Linda Green

Condolences forRex Chrisco

Rex, we had some great times in that little town we grew up in. You will be sorely missed. Read more

By Donnie Sarratt

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