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Craig Allen Williams - October 29, 1977 - March 07, 2024

Departed: 03/07/2024 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: Craig Allen Williams 46, of Kyle, Texas, was called home to Christ on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Ascension Seton Medical in Austin, Texas. Craig was born October 29, 1977 to Joyce Williams at Carnegie Hospital in Carnegie, Oklahoma.

Craig accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Macedonia Baptist Church in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma. He started school at Fort Cobb and graduated from Chickasha High School. Craig later moved to Norman and Pennsylvania before making his home in Texas with his significant other Heather Carter and his stepson Marcus Jackson.

Craig was an avid sports fan, especially OU football. He enjoyed watching and coaching Marcus in sports and being a father figure. He was a people person and loved music, dancing, and being around family and friends.

Survivors include significant other, Heather Carter of the home, one stepson, Marcus Jackson, mother, Joyce Ligons of Chickasha, uncles Ronnie Williams of Fort Cobb and Jimmy Williams of a Carnegie.

The family of Craig Williams wishes to express our sincere thanks for the outpouring of love that has been demonstrated by your prayers, visits, flowers, cards, phone calls, and other acts of kindness during our time of loss.

Visitation for Craig is set to be held from 9 AM to 8 PM on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the Fort Cobb Funeral Home Chapel.

A funeral service to honor the life of Craig is set to begin at 11 AM on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Fort Cobb First Baptist Church. He will be laid to rest at Oak Grove Cemetery in Fort Cobb following the service.

Services are under the direction of Fort Cobb Funeral Home in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma.

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Charlsia Bernice Henderson - April 23, 1928 - March 05, 2024

Departed: 03/05/2024 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: Charlsia Bernice (Tallent) Henderson was born on April 23, 1928, to Mark and Oma (Underwood) Tallent. She was born on the family farm Northeast of Anadarko. She was delivered by Mrs. Jim Turnbill. She passed from this life on March 5, 2024, at her home in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, at the age of 95.

Bernice and her family moved to the Fort Cobb area when she was around 5 years old and she attended the Fort Cobb Public school until the 3rd grade. They moved back to the Anadarko area and she graduated from the Washita High School in 1946.

Bernice married the love of her life Robert Glen “Nig” Henderson on August 23, 1947, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Their first home was on the Henderson home place where they farmed with the Henderson family. They were married for 59 years before Nig’s passing in 2005. Bernice and Nig did not have children of their own but claimed a lot of nieces and nephews as theirs and loved them all dearly.

Bernice and Nig moved to Hog Creek to farm. She collapsed hoeing cotton and Nig told her “we are done farming” so the couple sold out to another family member and they went to work for Sprigg and Henwood a drilling company for the government for 13 years. They came home to Fort Cobb in 1963 and made their home on South 3rd Street.

At this time Bernice went to work for Ratliff Grocery Store for the next 22 years. She loved to meet the public and missed it dearly when she retired. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Stars for over 50 years. She held every office of her chapter in Fort Cobb. She belonged to the Fort Cobb Improvement Club where she served as president and secretary. Bernice was also a member of the Fort Cobb Church of Christ and attended pretty regularly. The Church of Christ family was very special to her. She especially loved Billy Clabough, Jonathan Zerbey and Don Tyson.

“Aunt Bea” was Queen of the glue gun. She was very crafty and made Easter and Christman decorations every year. She was responsible for the families Memorial Decorations that she helped put out each year. She also would make all the children in the church candy filled baskets each year. The last time she made baskets at was last Christmas. She decorated 175 red Solo cups filled with candy and colored pencils for the Washita Valley Bank, everyone at the Church of Christ, and everyone at the Emergency Dept where Nancy works.

Bernice is preceded in death by her husband, RG “Nig” Henderson, her parents, Mark and Oma (Underwood) Tallent, her brothers, Bill Tallent, Donald Tallent, and Marvin Tallent, her sisters, Lucille Rooney, Doris Nixon, and Joyce Ratliff.

Bernice is survived by numerous nieces and nephews from the Tallent and Henderson families.

A funeral service for Bernice is set to begin at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Fort Cobb Church of Christ, with Billy Clabough officiating. She will be laid to rest next to her husband Nig at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma following the service. Services are under the direction of the Fort Cobb Funeral Home in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.smithfuneralservices.com

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Renda Michelle (Sumner) Plaster - January 14, 1973 - January 16, 2024

Departed: 01/16/2024 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: Renda Michelle (Sumner) Plaster was born on January 14, 1973, to Poodle Bellamy and Debra Kay (Totten) Sumner in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Michelle passed from this life on January 16, 2024, in Carnegie, Oklahoma, at the age of 51.

Michelle grew up in Carnegie, Oklahoma. Michelle married the love of her life, James “Jimmy” Clay Plaster, on April 16, 1991, in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma. After marriage they started a family in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma.

Michelle loved her family and cherished the time she spent with her kids and grandkids. She enjoyed spending time with her grandma Billie and all of her family and friends. She liked to nag at Jimmy and Blake to show her love for them. Michelle loved raising babies, a good meal, crossword puzzles, watching her favorite shows on TV, and listening to music. She was the greatest Ra-Ra.

Left to cherish Michelle’s memory are her husband, Jimmy Plaster of the home, paternal grandparents, Joe and Mary Kuntz of Rush Springs, Oklahoma, mother, Debbie Sumner and husband John Stewart of Weatherford, Oklahoma, step mother, Frankie Bellamy of Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, daughter, Jade Ellis and husband John of Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, son, Zack Plaster and wife Bethany of Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, son, Blake Plaster of Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, step brother, Heath Hull of Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, brother, Matthew Sumner of Texas, brother, Mark Sumner of Texas, grandchildren, Jet Ellis, Letty Ellis and Rendy Ellis of Fort Cobb, Oklahoma. Along with many nieces and nephews.

Michelle is preceded in death by her father, Poodle Bellamy, step father, Phillip Sumner, maternal grandparents, Doyle and Billie Totten, and paternal grandfather, Bud Bellamy.

Services are under the direction of Fort Cobb Funeral Home in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma.

A funeral service to honor the life of Michelle is set to begin at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, January 22, 2024, at the Fort Cobb Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma. She will be laid to rest following the service at the Carnegie Cemetery in Carnegie, Oklahoma.

Services under the direction of Fort Cobb Funeral Home, Fort Cobb, Oklahoma. Messages of condolences may be sent to: www.smithfuneralservices.com

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Connie Frances Donovan - February 24, 1959 - January 16, 2024

Departed: 01/16/2024 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: Connie Frances (Walker) Donovan was born on February 24, 1959, in Wichita, Kansas, to Jarrett Emerson Walker and Frances Inez (Lansford) Walker. She passed from this life on January 16, 2024, in Carnegie, Oklahoma, at the age of 64.

Connie has been a resident of Fort Cobb for a majority of her life. She spent time in Carnegie and New Mexico as well. She was a graduate of the Fort Cobb High School. Connie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Cobb. She was also a member of the Eastern Stars.

Connie enjoyed traveling before her health declined. She had a beloved pet dog, Minute who brought her comfort. Connies greatest joy in life was her family. She was a loving mother and caring grandmother. Connie spent many hours watching her grands participate in various sport activities through the years. She was a joy to her family and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Left to cherish the memory of Connie is her son, James Donovan of Fort Cobb, her daughter, Ali Austin and husband Kasey of Shawnee, her six grandchildren, Issac Donovan, Aurora Austin, Dominic Austin, Kaylee Austin, J.T. Austin and Zayne Austin, and a nephew, Aaron Walker and wife Ana, their three sons of Forest Viriginia.

Connie is preceded in death by her parents, Jarrett and Frances Walker, stepmother, Edna Walker, son Don Donovan, and brother Carl Walker.

The family will have a memorial to honor the life of Connie on Monday, January 22, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in Fort Cobb.

Arrangements are under the direction of Fort Cobb Funeral Home in Fort Fobb, Oklahoma.

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Janice Lynn Hatton - December 16, 1974 - January 07, 2024

Departed: 01/07/2024 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: Janice Lynn Hatton was born on December 16, 1974, in Carnegie, Oklahoma, to Charles Eugene Hatton and Linda Jannette Fisher. She passed away from this life on January 7, 2024, in Lindsay, Oklahoma, at the age of 49.

Janice spent most of her life in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, where she graduated high school. She enjoyed squish mellows, shopping, and listening to and singing country music. She was a proud member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Cobb, Oklahoma. She spent her working life as a nursing home Certified Nurse Assistant.

Left to cherish the memory of Janice are her father, Charles Eugene Hatton of Binger, Oklahoma, her mother, Linda Jannette Hatton, of Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, her son Larry Ralph Raines, of Stillwater, Oklahoma, and her daughter Brandy Hatton, of Fort Cobb, Oklahoma.

Janice is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Freddie and Alice Fisher, and her paternal grandparents, Frank and Florene Hatton.

A memorial service to honor the life of Janice is set to begin at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma. She will be laid to rest at the Fort Cobb Cemetery following the service.

Services are under the direction of Stephanie Blankenship of Fort Cobb Funeral Home in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma.

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Evelyn Faye Glover - October 16, 1925 - June 01, 2023

Departed: 06/01/2023 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: Evelyn Faye Glover (née Ford), age 97, of Oklahoma City passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the Capitol Hill Skilled Nursing Home. Ms Glover was born on October 16, 1925 in Mineral Wells, TX, the daughter of the late Arthur Bailey and Nora Addie (Dear) Ford. In her youth, the family relocated to Bartlesville, OK when Arthur took a position as Post Master. She graduated from the Bartlesville High School and continued to reside near her parents for several years.Evelyn was a servant of God and was a member of the 21st St. Church of Christ in Oklahoma City. Her bright smile and bubbly nature brought delight to many. She was active until the last few months. She lived a life of extreme hardship, but throughout all, she was one tough soldier. She fought valiantly, but once the battle was over, she looked forward to going home. Her faith, acceptance, and peace are inspirational. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by sisters Helen Eugenia Davis and Nona Ruth Wharton, and brothers, Morris Wesley Ford, Sr., and Arthur Bailey Ford, Jr., and son, Thomas Lee Teffer.She is survived by two brothers, Kenneth Ray Ford (Phillis) of Washington, and Bruce Edwin Ford of Nebraska; 7 children, Edith Faye Teffer of Parkersburg, WV, Barbara Sue DeBusk of OKC, Cheryl Lynn Chavez, Troy Mitchell Chavez, Lisa Liever (Peter) of Huntsville, AL, Raymond L. Glover (Irene) of OKC, and Stephen W. Glover of Bethany, OK; grandchildren including Maria Baker (Bill), Robin Ellis (Ross) of Atlanta, Alicia Gonzalez (Danny) of AZ, Desirae Trotter (Dillon) of Choctaw, OK, Raeley Glover of OKC, Taylor King (Victoria) of OKC, Amanda Vangas (Erik), Megan Glover (Tolido Estrada), Hunter Glover of OKC, Kristopher Baker of Hebron, OH, Anna Baker of Hebron, OH; step-grandchildren including Chrissy Daniel of OKC, and Logan Burch of OK; great-grandchildren including Addison, Makenna, Liam, Ava, Silas, and many more; several great-great grandchildren.Funeral services will be held at the Smith Funeral Home, 10:30 am on June 10, 2023, with Allen Bailey presiding. Burial following at the Fort Cobb Cemetery. Pallbearers: Taylor and Hunter Glover, Erik Vangas, Tolido Estrada, Allen Bailey, and Peter Liever.Services under the direction of Fort Cobb Funeral Home, Fort Cobb, OK.Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at: www.smithfuneralservices.com

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Glen Courtney - May 09, 1948 - November 10, 2022

Departed: 11/10/2022 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: Glen Jess Courtney was born in Elk City, Ok on May 9,1948 to Jess and Goldia (Borchert) Courtney. His father, Jess was transferred from Elk City to the PSO Washita Power Plant in 1956. He attended Fort Cobb Schools where he graduated in 1966. He started his love for being a mechanic when he started working for area farmers when he was 14. He was drafted in September 1967 where he was a Tank Mechanic during the Vietnam War. When he returned from the service in 1969, worked as a mechanic at AAMCO Transmissions in Oklahoma City, Ok. He returned to Fort Cobb and was employed by Jarrett Walker. During this time, he met and married the love of his life, Phyllis Rae Sink on January 21, 1972. After they married, he started selling Insurance. In 1974 they moved to Iowa Park, Texas where he was employed by Glen Tole John Deere Equipment. They returned home to Fort Cobb in June of 1975. He started working at Anadarko Farm Center. He worked for John Deere for over 20 years. He worked at Optiz for several years before he went out on his own. He opened Courtney’s Tractor Repair June of 1998 until June of 2010 when he decided to retire. Although he was retired, he answered numerous phone calls, house visits or stops on the street about how to repair tractors. He loved to read about History. He was known to always have a book in his hand that was either about history or tractors. He loved spending his time talking about how to make cars to go fast, tractor pulling and fixing tractors. He also loved to play cards with family and friends. He was very competitive and did not like it when those girls beat them. He loved his family and worked hard to provide for them. He loved spending time with his family and ensuring that they always had enough to eat. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Mark Courtney, a brother and sister in-law, George Courtney and his wife Geraldine, Mother-in-law and Father-in-law, Goldie and Ray Sink, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Bettie and Donnie Galindo Survivors include his wife, Phyllis, of the home; two children, his son Clint and wife, Jamie Courtney of Fort Cobb, daughter Wendy and husband Landon Clift, of Fort Cobb. Four grandchildren, Ty Courtney and fiancé, Taylor Schwab of Fort Cobb, Cody Courtney of Fort Cobb, Kyanna and husband Rhett Tripp and Makyah Clift, all of Blair,Ok. One great grandchild, Radley Rae Tripp of Blair, OK, brother and sisterin-law, Bill and Jonell Courtney of Fort Cobb, Ok sister and brother-in-law, Charlette and Richard Williams of Anadarko, Ok and numerous nieces and nephews.Visitation will be Saturday, 9:00-8:00, Sunday, 1:00 - 6:00, Monday and Tuesday, 9:00-8:00 and Wednesday, 9:00-1:00.Family will greet friends on Tuesday from 6:00-8:00.Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Fort Cobb. Rev. Lynn Bellamy will officiate. Services are under the direction of Fort Cobb Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent to the family at www.smithfuneralservices.com

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Skye Anice Salazar - April 25, 1997 - November 09, 2022

Departed: 11/09/2022 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: On November 9, 2022, Skye passed away unexpectedly in Lawton OK. Skye was 25 years old.Skye Anice Salazar was born at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in the city of Lawton Oklahoma at 1:30 PM on April 25th, 1997. Skye was the second child of Abel and Becky Salazar.Skye went to Carnegie Public Schools where she was active in Softball, Cheerleading, and was her senior class secretary. Skye attended SWOSU in Weatherford Oklahoma and later earned her dental assistant certification that she used at her place of employment, Lawton Kids Dentistry in Lawton, OK. Skye was passionate about children and her calm and caring demeaner brought the kids ease while in the dentist chair. Skye loved to always be with family and friends. Her cousin Kelbi and neighbors Aly and Bug were more than best friends they were sisters. They were always together, and you could often find them belly laughing in Skye's room. Skye's smile and laughter were contagious and brought absolute joy to anyone who knew her. Skye enjoyed watching OU football, spending time at the lake, putting on her make-up and styling her hair, listening to music, and she would never pass up a chance to show off her dance moves. On October 8th, 2017, Skye brought a beautiful baby boy, Dakson, into the world. Dakson was the light of Skye's life, and she was so proud of the little gentleman he has become. Skye and Dakson were like two peas in a pod and had so much fun, constantly laughing and enjoying just being together. You could often find them outside playing or out at the lake enjoying the water and outdoors. Skye is survived by her amazing son Dakson, her parents Abel and Becky Salazar, brother Michael Salazar and wife Alexis, sister Rita Bailey and Howard, grandfather George Lodes and wife Carolyn, Uncle Andy Lodes and wife Tonia, Aunt Deana McSperitt and husband Cody, Uncle John Salazar and wife Butch, Uncle Marty Salazar and wife Tracy, Aunt Connie Ramos and husband Damaso, Aunt Sylvia Eppihimer and husband Curtis, Uncle Albert Garcia, Aunt Raquel Ponce, Aunt Loucreta Ponce, Uncle Pete Gonzales, Aunt Karla Clark, Uncle Richard Lodes II and family, Aunt Winifred Wahkinney and family and numerous cousins and close friends. Skye is preceded in death by grandmother Verna Smith and grandfather Slim Smith, grandmother Irene Lodes and grandfather Richard Lodes I, grandmother Thelma Little and grandfather Udell-Wick Little, grandmother Maria Salazar and grandfather Frank Salazar, grandmother Janice Powers, Uncle Ben Ponce, Aunt Juanita Garcia, Uncle Frank Ponce, Cousin Fernando Ramos, Cousin Petey Gonzales, and Cousin Wilson Ponce. Visitation will be Saturday, 9:00-8:00, Sunday, 1:00-6:00, and Monday, 9:00-8:00.Services will be held Tuesday, November 15th at the Carnegie Memorial Building at 2PM in Carnegie Oklahoma. Graveside services will follow. Services are under the direction of Fort Cobb Funeral Home, Fort Cobb, OK

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Jerry Don Howell - May 23, 1968 - April 26, 2022

Departed: 04/26/2022 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: Jerry Don Howell, Jr, "J.D." came into this world on May 23, 1968 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Jerry Don Sr and Mildred Howell. He was full of life and keeping everyone on their toes. He departed this world on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in Oklahoma City with his family by his side.J.D. lived in Binger and attended school there through the 8th grade. He attended his freshman year at Oney High School and then finished his high school years at Fort Cobb where he graduated as the Valedictorian of his senior class. He attended one year of college at Oklahoma State University.J.D. married Kathy Sneed and later divorced. He then married Deonne Nealis and later divorced then married Rhonda Crownover and later divorced. Even though he was divorced, he took great pride in the children that he was blessed with through marriage. He worked in the oil industry as a roughneck and he enjoyed gardening as a hobby. J.D. will be forever remembered and missed dearly by his family and his friends.Left to cherish his memory are his parents: Jerry Don Howell Sr and Mildred Howell; his children: Corey Sneed of Oklahoma City, Jacob Howell of Apache, Aaron Tobey and Eric Tobey of Tuttle, Kaisha Howell of Austin, Texas, Carlos Marshall, Arianna Howell and Alec Howell; sister, Tina Earp of Hinton; 2 grandchildren; 2 nephews: Nathaniel Howell and Daniel Earp and a host of other relatives and many friends.J.D. is preceded in death by his grandparents.Memorial services will be held at 1:00 P.M, Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Murray Cemetery in Binger, Oklahoma. Father Carl Janocha will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fort Cobb Funeral Home, Fort Cobb, Oklahoma.Condolences may be sent to the family at www.smithfuneralservices.com

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Steve Cotter - October 14, 1958 - January 09, 2022

Departed: 01/09/2022 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: Steven “Steve” Wayne Cotter, 63 passed from this world to his Heavenly Home on January 9, 2022. Steve was born on October 14, 1958 and was the fourth of 5 children born to Leon “Red” Cotter and Mary Ellen (Satterlee) Cotter in Oklahoma City, OK. Steve and his family moved to Carnegie, OK in 1966, where he attended school K-12, graduating in 1976. Steve accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior as a child and was Baptized at the The First Baptist Church in Carnegie. After high school Steve attended SWOSU in Weatherford, and worked for H&H Auto Salvage then for Dennis Colwell at Colwell’s Car Care in Weatherford, until 2007. It was in Weatherford where Steve met the love of his life, Elba Rodriguez. They were married March 15, 1980, and made their home in Weatherford, until moving to Ft. Cobb, OK in 1983. They were blessed with 2 boys, Kyle Wayne in 1982 and Brandon Joseph in 1984.Steve had many natural talents, one being playing by ear - he taught himself to play the guitar and piano, a gift inherited from his beloved Mother. As a teenager, his sister remembers during summer his friends would gather on the back porch to listen to Steve play his electric guitars blowing them away with this gift he loved to share. Playing his guitar in basement of their family home was a nightly ritual, with his speakers turned up the music permeated and vibrated the wood floors above and his Dad yelling every time,” Stevie turn that down!” His first band was formed with a few friends in high school, and after moving to Weatherford he became more serious with his music and joined and formed a few bands. In the 90s he played and sang all over Oklahoma, at special events, bars and outside venues, his wife and family proudly watching in the crowd as often as they could. He grew up in a family of mechanics, and knew everything there was to know, just by being around his Dad and brothers’. Together they rebuilt cars, hot rods, race cars, and did home improvements, etc.… He was a great mechanic and could fix anything that had a motor in it. Just like his Dad and brothers, Steve had a passion for racing cars and built a few dragsters that he raced at Dragstrips around Oklahoma, he had many followers of his drag racing. At 50, Steve suffered a traumatic head injury in a motorcycle accident on November of 2007 that would end him and Elba’s life as they knew it. After 3 months in the hospital, Elba took him home, determined to be his fulltime caretaker, and was until the day of his death. To say Elba is a Saint, is just not enough, she kept him so healthy in the worst of times, all while teaching kindergarten at Ft. Cobb, they were blessed with a couple of out of the ordinary caretakers that helped with Steve a few hours a day, while Elba worked, they were sent by God, no doubt. She took him out and about to family events and get togethers, all with a big smile on her face. If you’d have met Elba anytime, you would never know what she dealt with on a 24/7 basis. There were times Steve would talk as clear as day, and carry on a conversation for a short time with Elba, those days were a blessing and gave her and his loved ones hope. Steve’s humor is what the family will remember the most along with that big smile, and what we missed so much after his accident, he was so entertaining and fun to be around, the life of the party, really just an all-around good guy. There were many times in the last 14 years since his accident he would say something funny - out of the blue and make Elba laugh, she would share with the family via video and we would laugh together, realizing our Steve was still in there, just trapped. Steve is survived by his wife Elba of 41 years of the home, 2 sons Kyle of Weatherford, OK and Brandon of Weatherford, OK and one grandson Layne of Blanchard, OK, brother Rick and wife Marcia Cotter of Weatherford OK, sister Terri and husband Greg Trent of Tuttle OK, 6 nieces and 6 nephews.Preceding Steve in death were his parents Red and Mary Ellen, infant brother David Michael, brother Jimmy, niece Debra and very recently his father-in-law Joe Rodriguez.Memorial Services: Due to the current situation with Covid the family has decided to postpone the memorial services to a later date. Cremation Services under the direction of Fort Cobb Funeral Home.Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.smithfuneralservices.com

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Brenda Rhnea Thomas - May 16, 1960 - September 28, 2021

Departed: 09/28/2021 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: Brenda Rhnea Thomas passed away on September 28, 2021 at the Carnegie Hospital. She was born on May 16, 1960 to Varney Thomas and Doreta Mae (Powers) Lawrence in Oklahoma City, Ok.She grew up in Carnegie and attended Carnegie School, she spent most of her life living in Carnegie. On Oct 13, 1984 she married Huebert Earl "Buddy" Thomas and they had two children Amanda and James Richard "JR". Brenda loved gardening and worked for Walmart at Tri-City for several years in their garden section until her health forced her to retire. She loved flowers especially Sun Flowers. She liked sewing, crafting, Lighthouses, the beach and playing games on her computer with her younger cousins. She loved to go eat Fish every Friday night with her friend Rhonda Agnew. She spent lots of time with her neighbor Vickie who lives in the same Apartment complex. She enjoyed spending time with her four grandchildren and she had special nick names for each of them, Valoncia-"My Heart", Kason-"Toad", Zianne-"Tator" and Marlee-"Tiger". She had a beautiful heart and loved helping people, she was always doing something for someone other than herself.Brenda attended the Shared Life Fellowship group that meets at the Christian Church in Carnegie and she volunteered at the Eakly Food Bank for Several years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Varney Thomas Lawrence and Doreta Mae (Powers) Lawrence Gooday, brothers, Claude Rufus Lawrence, Bill Howard Lawrence, Johnny Franklin Lawrence, Varney Allin Lawrence, Varney Ray Lawrence, Dale Richard Lawrence and James Edgar Lawrence, Sister, Baby Girl Lawrence, Corene Alene Adkins, Ollie Agnes Goolsby, Edna Mae Wood, Ruby Irene Powers, and Mary Willadean Kinter.She is survived by her daughter Amanda Mae Skaggs and Mark Bell, of Eakly, Ok. Son James Richard (JR) Thomas of Carnegie, Ok.Grandchildren Valoncia, Kason, and Zianne Skaggs of Eakly, Ok and Marlee Thomas of Carnegie, OkBrother Carlin Gene Lawrence and wife SandraSisters Doris Louise Butler, Ok, Ruth Ann Farrelly and husband Jack of Lawton, Ok, Alice Faye Mills and husband Randy of Tuttle, OkSister-in-Law Donna Lawrence of Eakly, OkNumerous nieces and nephews and friends will be missing her always.Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Fort Cobb Funeral Home, Fort Cobb, OKCondolences may be sent to the family at www.smithfuneralservices.com

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Jack Alvin Young - February 03, 1954 - February 21, 2021

Departed: 02/21/2021 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: Jack Alvin Young was born in the doctor's office, at the end of Main Street in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, on February 3rd, 1954. He passed from this life on Sunday morning, February 21, 2021.Jack was the last child born to Sally Edwina (Hall) Young and Lee R (Jack) Young. The family lived And farmed just north of Fort Cobb. Times were hard. There was a drought starting. Soon the family including Jack, bro Earl, and sister Patricia, would be moving to Eastern OK where Mom and Dad could use their college degrees. But the family kept their farm, installed irrigation, and in a few years, were able to come back to the sands of Caddo County.It was the early 60s, and Jack and brother, Earl grew to know every square inch of that 240 acres.New adventures every day, trapping, fishing, hunting, and building things. In the winter too. Jack learned the responsibility of caring for a herd of cattle also. Soon though, he would found himself in college, with his brother, in Stillwater, OK. While there, Jack's roommate, Bill, from Boston introduced Jack to the Atlantic Ocean, one summer.He fell in love with being on the water. Soon Jack would head south to Louisiana. Places like Cameron and Lafayette. Within 2 years, Jack would become the YOUNGEST, licensed Commercial Boat Captain in the Gulf of Mexico. Life was great in his early 20s. The partnership he worked for, bought two new, 2 million dollar fishing boats, and gave Jack one of them to run. He and his crew fished the Gulf all the way to Yucatan, and back. He always had a cooler of huge shrimp when he came home to visit.Sadly, Jack's fishing times there ended in the late 70s, as an influx of migrants from SE Asia caused seafood prices to drop. So Jack shifted gears and captained service boats for oil companies in the Gulf. But things happen and a failed marriage led him north to Seattle and Alaska where he sailed those cold waters as Engineer on fishing trawlers for Arctic Alaska and then Tyson Foods and others. Sadly Jack's career on the water would end in 2010 when he had a life altering medical event.Jack spent the last 10 years living with sister Pat and her husband, Wayne. He loved visiting with his OKC family and watching old movies and the "History Channel"."Red skys at night, sailor's delight." Jack!!Jack was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and several aunts and uncles.His survivors include sister Pat Osmus and Wayne (OKC) and brother, Earl of Fort Cobb. Also daughter, Lindsey, and his son, Josh, both of Canada. and, many nieces and nephews who loved him so much. Also his aunts, Bernice, Betty, and Francis. and several cousins.Visitation will be held Thursday, February 25, 2021 from noon to 7:00 p.m., Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Ft. Cobb Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. with burial to follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery Ft. Cobb, OK. Services are under the direction of Ft. Cobb Funeral Home Ft. Cobb, OK Condolences may be sent to the family at www.smithfuneralservices.com.

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Leonard C Shelite - August 27, 1944 - September 05, 2020

Departed: 09/05/2020 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: Leonard Charles (Buck) Shelite was born August 27, 1944 to EV & Leora Shelite. Buck was the youngest of six children. The family lived on a farm west of Aline, Oklahoma. Buck spent his childhood years working the farm, raising the famous Shelite Melons. He graduated from Aline High School. Buck attended barber school in Oklahoma City and then he served in US Army from 1965 to 1971. Buck returned to his family’s farm and began his career, working alongside with his family. They raised wheat, watermelons and cantaloupes. He married Alice Jones and together they had three children. He married Patti Kusel in 2002. The couple split their home between Fort Cobb and Aline. Buck served on Aline’s town council for many years, was a member of the Aline VFW and a member of the Green Valley Methodist Church. He and Patti made Fort Cobb their permanent residence in 2013. You could find him at the local café in the mornings visiting with the farmers. In the afternoons he’d work in his yard and spend time with his family. Buck loved his family. He prided himself in his children and grandchildren. He was proud of everything they did, whether it be earning Eagle Scout, hitting baseballs or showing livestock. His grandchildren were so special to him. Pa Buck was loved by his family. Buck was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Bob Shelite, and he and Patti’s dearest friends Tilford and Ladonna Springer. He leaves behind his wife Patti, of the home. Four children, Mike Shelite, Shannon Shelite, Terry Shelite and Jamie Pittman and her husband Brian. His grandchildren Bradley Rucker, Brett & Corinne Pittman, Chasta, Jayme and Michael Shelite, as well as three brothers and one sister, great-grand children, many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. The family would like to give a special thank the Fort Cobb First Responders, Carnegie EMS and the Carnegie Nursing home for the love and kindness shown to Buck and the family. Graveside memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma. The family requests that everyone please observe social distancing and if you choose wear a mask.

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Richard Wolf - December 25, 1958 - January 26, 2019

Departed: 01/26/2019 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: Richard DeLon Wolf, age 60, went home to be with his Lord on January 26, 2019. He died at home in Fort Cobb, OK surrounded by his family.Richard was born December 25, 1958, in Wetumka, OK to Paul Wolf of Guthrie, OK and Peggy (Masengale) Mannschreck of Fort Cobb, OK.He graduated from Anadarko High School in 1977 and from East Central University in Ada, OK with a Bachelors in Business Administration. Richard worked as a production manager for Surgical Specialties Corporation in Ada, OK and Reading, PA for 20+ years. He most recently worked at Silverline Plastics in Lawton, OK. Richard faithfully served as a Sunday school teacher and a deacon at First Assembly of God in Ada, OK for many years. Upon moving to Pennsylvania, Richard became involved with Abundant Life Church in Birdsboro where he was a Charter member, church leader and treasure. Richard married his wife, Roxana (Hinesely) on June 26, 1982 in Ada, OK. They were blessed with three wonderful children. Richard is survived by his wife, Roxana; his son, Rance Wolf of Lawton, OK; his daughters, Randi McComber and husband Matt of Tulsa, OK and Rhea Roloson and husband Matthew of Binghamton, NY. He was also blessed with and is survived by his granddaughters, Kenley, Maren, Ashlyn and Brenna McComber and Amira Roloson. Also surviving are his mother, Peggy Mannschreck and her husband Phillip, of Fort Cobb; his father, Paul, of Guthrie, OK; his in-laws, Hubert and Laura Sales, Shawnee, OK; his brother, Paul "Skipper" Bates and wife Tammy of Lookeba, OK; his sisters, Paula Nichols and husband Harvey of Fort Cobb, OK and Peggy Constien and husband Curtis of Clinton, OK. There will be a service to celebrate Richard's life on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Fort Cobb United Methodist Church. In keeping with Richard's love for dessert and ice cream, there will be a dessert fellowship immediately following the service.Viewing hours are from 9-8 on Tuesday and Wednesday at Fort Cobb Funeral Home in Fort Cobb. Family will receive visitors on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 pm.

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Bruce D Shepherd, Sr. - January 20, 1939 - February 09, 2018

Departed: 02/09/2018 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: Bruce D. Shepherd Sr., 79, passed away on Feb. 9. 2018, at his home in rural Douglass KS. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., on Thursday, at Oak Grove cemetery, Fort Cobb, OK under the direction of the Fort Cobb Funeral Home. Bruce was born on Jan. 20, 1939 in Ft. Cobb, the son of William Herbert and Evalena (Stone) Shepherd, who eventually had a family of sixteen children.

Bruce was a 1956 graduate from Ft. Cobb High School. He was married to Vicki E. (Gamez) Shepherd, from August 1959 to August 1968. He was a skilled auto mechanic and moved to El Dorado KS in 1963 to work for Reed Chevrolet, later working for Losh Motors and owning his own shops in Leon KS. Bruce retired as a professional tool and die maker at Morrell Tool and Die, Wichita KS

He, later in life, enjoyed watching baseball and working on the farm. Bruce was an avid hunter and fisherman. He bowled and played men’s softball in his younger days.

Bruce loved playing with, getting photos from, or hearing stories about his grandchildren and great grandchildren, but his greatest joy was watching his grandsons sports.

Survived by three sisters, Faye Jordon and Joyce Kenaga of CA. and Kaye Such of IL. Three children Sandra Kennedy of Brookville KS, Bruce Jr. And Brian of El Dorado KS, four grandchildren, Derek Kennedy of Overland Park Ks, Jennifer Shepherd of Wichita KS, Kelsey Turner and Adam Shepherd both of El Dorado, KS, and four great grandchildren, Kaden Kennedy and, Chevelle, Athena and Harrison Turner.

Preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Herman Ray, Wayne, Ralph, Bert and Joe Ben along with seven sisters, Arlene, Estelee Wilson, June Smith, Juanita Cottrell, Irene Hyatt, Jean Borella and Marylin Griffith. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.smithfuneralservices.com

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James Floyd Ratliff - May 26, 1928 - August 19, 2016

Departed: 08/19/2016 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: James Floyd Ratliff, 88, passed away on Friday, August 19th, 2016 in Oklahoma City, OK after an extended illness. He was born on May 26, 1928 in Fort Cobb, OK to Alice (Wilson) and Urban Elza Ratliff. He grew up in Fort Cobb, OK and graduated from Fort Cobb High School in 1946. He went on to receive his associate's degree. He married Patsy Ruth Smith on December 23, 1950. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII and the Korean War. Floyd was proud to be an American and loved to show his patriotism towards the United States. He co- owned, with his family, Ratliff's Grocery in Fort Cobb for many years. He was very civic minded and active in the community and a proud supporter of Fort Cobb before his health forced him to slow down from the things he loved. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Fort Cobb, the VFW and Rotary. His hobbies included golfing and hunting quail. He is survived by: His son and daughter-in-law: Steve and Jana Ratliff, Edmond, OK His daughter: Susan Ratliff Sawyer, Edmond, OK Two grandsons and their wives: Matt and Amy Sawyer, Josh and Michelle Sawyer Two great-grandchildren: Bella and Lucy Sawyer Two sisters: Lavada Parrish, Cordell, OK and Gladys Watkins, Hobart, OK

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Patsy Ruth, his brothers; Leonard Ratliff, Fred Ratliff, David Ratliff and his sister Irene Van Eaton. Funeral Services: 2:00 P.M., Friday, August 26, 2016 First Baptist Church, Fort Cobb, OK Officiating: Rev. Charlie Blount

Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Fort Cobb, OK. Services under the direction of Fort Cobb Funeral Home, Fort Cobb, OK

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Patricia Ann Lorentz - May 08, 1946 - August 14, 2016

Departed: 08/14/2016 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: Patricia Ann Lorentz, 70, passed away on Sunday, August 14th, 2016 in Okahoma City after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 8, 1946 in Anadarko, OK to Jean (Horsechief) and Scott Lorentz. She grew up in Anadako and graduated from Anadarko High School in 1964. She later received her associate degree from Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, KS. She worked for Indian Health Service in Rockville, Maryland and served for a short period as acting administrator at the Indian Health Clinic in Holton, KS. Prior to retiring Patricia worked for U.S. Department of Indian Education at Haskell Indian Nations University. After retiring she returned to Anadarko, OK. She loved to go to area casino's with friends and family members. She was a member of the Wichita Tribe and she attended local Baptist Churches. She is survived by: 1 Son: Stephen Thorpe and companion Roberta Kaye, Lawrence, KS 2 Daughters: Gloria Thorpe and companion David Gottschalk, Wichita, KS Mary Soyez and husband Steve Soyez, Wichita, KS 2 Sisters: Loretta (Weathers)Partridge, Anadarko, OK Beverly Shifflett, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 9 Grandchildren: Tara Mitchell, Patrick Thorpe, Ernie Blueback, Lenora Blueback, Monica Gottschalk, Ida Gottschalk, Eugene Gottschalk, Rusty Potts and Joe Seymour 1 Great-Grandson: Riston Stone Young, Jr. She was preceded in death by her father, Scott Lorentz and her mother, Jean Horsechief Weathers and her step father who raised her, Floyd Paul Weathers. Funeral Services: 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 17, 2016 Wichita Tribe Community Center, Anadarko, OK Burial: Memory Lane Cemetery, Anadarko, OK Services under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK Messages of condolences may be sent to: www.smithfuneralservices.com

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Melissa Marie Kaulaity - March 24, 1940 - August 12, 2016

Departed: 08/12/2016 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: Melissa Marie Kaulaity, 76, passed away on Friday, August 12th, 2016 in Lawton, OK. She was born on March 24, 1940 in Lawton, OK to Henrietta (Apayyat) and Weiser Tongkeamha. She grew up in the Carnegie area and attended school at Alden. She married Norman Harris Kaulaity on May 6, 1958 in Anadarko, OK. They relocated to San Jose, CA and lived there several years before moving back to this area where she lived most of her life. She was a descendent of Chief Satanta Whitebear. Her Kiowa Indian name was Tah-Po-Mah. Her hobbies included crossword puzzles, watching her soaps on T.V., especially The Young and The Restless. She was an avid OU and Thunder fan. She enjoyed going to pow-wows. She was a member of the Saddle Mountain Indian Baptist Church and had served as their secretary/treasure many years. She was a member of the Kiowa Tribe and was a member of the Kiowa Gourd Clan. She loved her family and was considered the matriarch of the family. She is survived by: 3 Daughters: Nora Arenas, Anadarko, OK Elaine Kaulaity, Tulsa, OK Joy Kaulaity, McCloud, OK 1 Brother: Raymond Tongkeamha, Anadarko, OK 2 Sisters: Prenella Tongkeamha, Anadarko, OK Lisa Tongkeamha LaBrada, Carnegie, OK Grandchildren: Yvonne Arenas, Zac Arenas, Gert McGee, Deeah Kaulaity, Roy Leathers, Norman Henry Kaulaity, Javier McGee, Valarie Juarez, Leah Kaulaity, Deebo Leathers, Darius McGee, Jamail (Bubba) McGee, Vlangska McGee and Skylar Peteet. 13 Pha-bees 13 Ahpees 1 Great-Great-Grandson 13 nieces and 13 nephews Her adopted brothers and sisters: Ernest Redbird, Jr., Rickey Redbird, Tim Redbird, Karen Redbird Kaulaity, Glenda Redbird Special Sister: Vivian Tsatoke Komardly Special Niece: Melissa (Missy Ann) Pewo Special Aunt: Susie Oyebi She was preceded in death by her parents, Weiser and Henrietta Tongkamha, her husband Norman Harris Kaulaity in December, 2010. Her son; William Henry Kaulaity, her daughter, Yvette Marie Kaulaity Leathers, her grandson, Jamond I, McGee. Her brothers and sisters: Wallace Tongkeamha, Clifton Tongkeamha, Raymon Tongkeamha, James Tongkeamha, Bruce Tongkeama, Lavena Tongkeamha Pewo and Becky Tongkeamha. Prayer Service: 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 17, 2016 Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Anadarko, OK Funeral Service: 10:00 A.M., Thursday, August 18, 2016 First Baptist Church, Canegie, OK Interment: Carnegie Cemetery, Carnegie, OK Services under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK Messages of condolences may be sent to: www.smithfuneralservices.com

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Rainsford Harding French III - December 20, 1957 - August 03, 2016

Departed: 08/03/2016 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: Rainsford Harding French III, 58, of Anadarko, Oklahoma, passed from this life at his home on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Mr. French was born in Los Angeles, California on December 20, 1957 to Rainsford Harding French II and Annie Lena French. Rainsford, aka "Roach" to many friends and family, attended Anadarko public schools and eventually the Caddo Kiowa Vo-Tech. On October 2, 1982, he married the love of his life and partner in crime, Sharon Kay French, at Redstone Baptist Church. They were married for 33 years and in that time they had five children and shared many wonderful memories together. Rainsford worked in construction doing drywall for most of his adult life. He enjoyed listening to classic rock, people watching, playing trivia with his "women" on Kool 105.5, sitting on the front porch, and playing with his dog, Boscoe. He loved to visit with his kids and grandkids any chance he got along with friends. Left to carry on his memory are his mother, Lena of Upland, California; wife, Sharon of Anadarko; one son, Rainsford Dillon, of Anadarko; four daughters, Jamie Pettit and husband, Jerel, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, Kate Vaughn and husband, Ryan of Los Osos, California, Sarah Abbott and husband, Josh of Mustang, Oklahoma, Annie French of Anadarko; twelve grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sister, Carissa Deehring of Upland, California among many other nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and in-laws. He is preceded in death by his father, Rainsford; brother, Stanley Moran; grandparents, Octaviano and Louise Villicana and two best friends: Mike Edmondson and Barry Hoag. Funeral services for Mr. French will be at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Virginia Avenue Baptist Church in Anadarko with burial following at Redstone Cemetery. Officiating the services will be Pastor Chris Verser from New Life Baptist Church. Services are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Anadarko, Oklahoma. There will be a viewing with the family on Monday, August 8, 2016 from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Smith Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.smithfuneralservices.com

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Ronald Phillip "Phil" Bassett - April 26, 1961 - July 31, 2016

Departed: 07/31/2016 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: Phil Bassett, 53, of Anadarko, Oklahoma was called home by the Lord on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at his home in Anadarko. Phil was born April 26, 1963 in Beckley, West Virginia to Charles and Olna Ruth (Watson) Bassett. Phil went to school in Anadarko graduating in 1981. Going to Las Vegas in 1982 he started his own company with the Trade Shows in the Convention Industry later he returned to Anadarko. Left to cherish his memory is his father, Charles "Ron" Bassett; sister, Dena Bassett-Lee; nieces and nephews: Jared Neilson & Lyndsey Turney, Joshua & Micah Neilson, Josette Neilson and Wayne Whitmore and Jamie Neilson & Brandon stabler; 2 great nephews: Kaynen Whitmore and Wayland Whitmore; Cousins: Mike & Carrie O'Dea; Nancy & Mike Delavega, Pat & Steve Kelley. Phil is preceded in death by his mother, Olna Ruth Bassett< and his step-mother Jean Anne Bassett and his grandparents Tom & Margie Bassett; J. Lee & Granstine Watson; Uncle William "Bud" O'Dea Aunt Verlee O'Dea. Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M., Friday, August 5, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Anadarko. David Gardner will officiate. Burial to follow in the Memory Lane Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Anadarko, Oklahoma. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.smithfuneralservices.com

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George Thomas Blakley Jr. - July 29, 1922 - July 26, 2016

Departed: 07/26/2016 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: George Blakley Jr., 93 of Cement, Oklahoma, passed from this life on July 26, 2016 at Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton. Mr. Blakley was born July 29, 1922 at his home in Sedan, Oklahoma to George Thomas Blakley and Sadie Myers Blakley. He went to school at Oakdale OK and in Texas. He joined the Conservation Core at the age of 16, then joined the Army, where he served from 1938 to 1945. He then began employment with Phillips Petroleum in Texas. On February 2, 1946, he married Genevieve Upchurch in Anadarko, Oklahoma. They lived in Anadarko, Apache and in Cement and in 1948 he went to work at the Cyril Refinery. He retired in 1984. George farmed up until his death. He enjoyed his cattle and his sheep. His hobbies included roping, show horses and coon dogs. He hunted just about every night till he was 75, with his long time friends, Ivan Woods and John Hargus of Cement along with others from surrounding towns. Left to cherish his memory are his two sons: Gerald Blakley and wife, Joni of Cement and Gene Blakley of Lawton; four grandchildren: Jared Blakley and wife, Sandi, Mandie Turner and husband, Calvin, Tommy Blakley and wife Christina, Genie Crawford and husband, Jason; nine great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; two sisters, Ruby Griffitts and Virgie Lee Williams, one brother, Clyde Blakley of Anadarko; other relatives and friends. George is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Genevieve; two sons: Tommy Blakley and Greg Blakley; two brothers: Iris Blakley and Bill Blakley; three sisters: Ivie Griffitts, Neoma Griffitts and Viola Abbott. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 9:00 A.M., in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Anadarko. Officiating will be Richard Prather and Sonny Burd. Private family burial will follow in the Memory Lane Cemetery, Anadarko under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Anadarko, Oklahoma. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.smithfuneralservices.com

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Jim Dale Price - January 07, 1937 - July 19, 2016

Departed: 07/19/2016 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: Jim Dale Price, 79, of Anadarko, Oklahoma, was called home by the Lord on Monday, July 19, 2016 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Jim was born January 7, 1937 in Tipton, Oklahoma to Claud and Bertha (Williams) Price. In 1956, Jim married the love of his life, Edith Leonard. They were married for 60 years. Jim enjoyed living life to the fullest, with fishing, bird, and squirrel hunting being his favorite past times. He loved the grocery business. He worked at I.G.A. for 30 years, and he loved the position of being a minister, which he done for over 30 years, preaching in Texas and Oklahoma churches. Jim loved his children and grandchildren very much. He enjoyed being around them and teasing them about their latest boyfriend or girlfriend. Jim was a "Ford" man and loved to admire old cars. He was a strong disciplined man of God and Country. He was such an enjoyable man to be around and just delighted in teasing and loving people to the day he passed. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Edith Price of the home; daughter, Vicki Sweet and husband, Bill of Oklahoma City; 5 grandchildren: Dustin and wife, Jennie, Cody and wife, Erica, AManda and husband, Graham, Sarah and husband, Will, Stormey and husband, Joe; 10 great grandchildren: Amaya, Tyleigh, Kelan, Wyatt, Kaitlin, Kasen, Bella, Cohen, Brooke and Embree; sister, Flora Dye and husband, Frank; brother, Leon Price and wife, Norma along with other relatives and friends. Jim is preceded in death by his parents and one son, Rick Price. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, July 22, 2016 at the Nazarene Church in Anadarko with Bro. Curtis Koscheski, officiating. Burial will be at 1:30 P.M. at the Vamoosa Cemetery in Konawa, Oklahoma. Services are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Anadarko, Oklahoma. Condolences may be sent to the family at smithfuneralservices.com

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Earl Edward Ellis - November 12, 1927 - July 09, 2016

Departed: 07/09/2016 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: Earl Ellis, 88, of Independence, Missouri (formerly of Anadarko) was called home by the Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at the Carmel Hills Nursing Home in Independence, Missouri. He was born November 12, 1927 to Robert and Daisalie (Davis) Ellis in Burton, Kentucky. Earl grew up in Huntington, West Virginia. He met and married the love of his life, Geraldine Laws on August 14, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan. They lived in Blythe, California from 1982-1993 and then moved to Kingman, Arizona and lived there from 1993-1997 and then to Anadarko and lived there from 1997-2015. His greatest love was for his family, and especially enjoyed spoiling the grandkids and great great grandkids. He enjoyed fishing, going to the casino and bowling. He had made a profession of his faith in Christ. Earl will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by: Three children: Glinda Ellis of Independence, Missouri Freddie Ellis of Anadarko, Oklahoma Kim Ellis and wife, Debra of Independence, Missouri Seventeen grandchildren Forty three great grandchildren Three great great grandchildren Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Geraldine; son, William Foster, five brothers and one sister. Services: 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Memory Lane Cemetery, Anadarko, Oklahoma Services are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Anadarko, Oklahoma. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.smithfuneralservices.com

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Bonnie Louise Mandrell - October 22, 1934 - July 07, 2016

Departed: 07/07/2016 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: Bonnie Louise Mandrell, 81, of Mountain View, OK passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016 after a sudden illness in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born on October 22, 1934 in Stratford, OK to Jessie Jewel (Hooper) and Ray Clifton Butler, and was the oldest of seven children. On November 22, 1951 she married Dane Jefferson Mandrell at the First Baptist Church in Mountain View, OK. They were married 56 years and 7 days before Dane passed away on September 29, 2008. To this union one son was born, Dale Jefferson Mandrell. Bonnie enjoyed collecting angels, clocks and cookbooks. She also enjoyed sewing and quilting. She was a devoted wife to Dane who had health problems for 28 years while helping other family members with their health problems. Over the years Bonnie worked at several places; she owned and operated the Bargain Box, a used clothing store and helped Dane at their aerial spraying service located east of Mountain View for many years. She also worked at several of the local cafe's and nursing homes. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mountain View, Oklahoma. She is survived by: Her son: Dale Mandrell and companion, Judith Schneider of Green Cove Springs, FL Her grandson: Shane Mandrell and companion, Christina Brown, of Gainsville, FL 2 great-granddaughters: Lexi Mandrell and Summer Mandrell 1 sister: Shirley Stubbs, and her husband Dub, of Mountain View, OK 4 brothers: Bud Butler, and his wife Rheda, of Cordell, OK Orvel Butler, and his wife Doris, of Mountain View, OK Leo Butler, and his wife Mary, of Carnegie, OK Ronnie Butler, and his wife LaDonna, of Carnegie, OK A very, very special and lifelong friend, Rena Kimbrell, of Mountain View, OK She was preceded in death by her husband, Dane in 2008, her parents and her brother, Frank Lee Butler in 2008 Graveside Services: 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 11, 2016 Mountain View Cemetery, Mountain View, OK Officiating: Rev. Jim Riley Interment: Mountain View Cemetery, Mountain View, OK Services under the direction of Fort Cobb Funeral Home, Fort Cobb, OK Messages of condolences may be sent to: www.smithfuneralservices.com

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Larry Bell - October 30, 1950 - July 04, 2016

Departed: 07/04/2016 (Fort Cobb)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Larry Bell Sr. will be held Friday, July 8, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at the First Assembly of God Church in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Bro. Dennis King will officiate and burial will follow at the Memory Lane Cemetery in Anadarko. Larry was born October 30, 1950 in Anadarko to Lonnie and Helen Bell. Mr. Bell passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016 at his home at the age of 65, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He attended and graduated from Anadarko High School with the class of 1968. Larry married Linda Winkler on November 3, 1968. They were married for 47 wonderful years. After graduation, he obtained his electrical journeyman license and worked as an electrician for 45 1/2 years. Often he would let his trainees get a "mild" shock by not correcting them when wiring up things just so they would learn it was wrong and the importance of doing a job right. He worked at the Georgia Pacific Wall Board Plant by Fletcher. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and computers. He loved to deer hunt and taught his children and grandchildren how to shoot and hunt with safety being the number 1 priority. He even took videos of their target practicing so he could critique it later and help them make improvements. He loved to blow stuff up and enjoyed using tannarite. The bigger the boom, the better it was! Larry was full of life and had lots of friends. You could always find him in a crowd by his contagious laugh. Larry will be greatly missed and loved by so many. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Linda Bell of the home; daughter, Christy Epton and husband, Wes of Anadarko; two sons: Larry Bell Jr of Oklahoma City and Lonnie Bell and wife, Barbara of Cement; grandchildren: Cortney Epton, Tyson Epton and wife, Kirsten, Cydnee Epton, Jaycee Epton, Paige Bell, Jeffery Rivers, Dillan Rivers, and Natalie Bell; great grandchildren: Kenley Epton, and Bethany Daniels; cousin, Lindel Franklin; two special nephews: Michael Bell and Pat Bell; special niece, Teresa Bell; two great nieces, and other relatives and many loving friends. Larry is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Leon Bell Condolences may be sent to the family at www.smithfuneralservices.com

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If there are sensitive issues such as cause of death, family conflicts, or other challenges, it's best to approach these topics with tact and discretion. Consider seeking guidance from a funeral director or counselor if needed.

Can I include quotes or lyrics in an obituary?

Yes! Quotes, lyrics, or poems can add depth and meaning to an obituary. Choose something that resonates with the deceased person's values, interests, or personality.

What if I want to keep the obituary private?

Sometimes families prefer not to publicly announce a loved one's passing. In this case, you can opt for a private obituary shared only with close friends and family.

How long do online obituaries remain available?

The duration that online obituaries remain available varies depending on the platform. Some websites may archive them indefinitely, while others may remove them after a certain period.

Can I make corrections to an already-published obituary?

If you need to make corrections to an already-published obituary, contact the publication or online platform as soon as possible. They may be able to make changes or issue a correction notice.

What if I'm unsure about what to say in an obituary?

If you're struggling to write an obituary, consider seeking guidance from a funeral director, counselor, or trusted friend. You can also look at examples online for inspiration.

Can I include charitable donations or memorial funds in an obituary?

Yes! Many families choose to include information about charitable donations or memorial funds in lieu of flowers. This can be a meaningful way to honor the deceased person's legacy.

How do I share an online obituary on social media?

MOST online obituary platforms provide sharing options for social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. You can also copy and paste the link into emails or messaging apps.

What if I want to create a permanent online memorial?

Many online platforms offer permanent online memorials that allow you to create a lasting tribute with photos, stories, and memories. These can be especially comforting for those who live far away or need ongoing support.

Can I republish an old obituary from years ago?

If you want to republish an old obituary from years ago, you may need permission from the original publication or copyright holder. Be sure to check their policies before sharing.

How do I deal with grief when writing an obituary?

Writing an obituary can be an emotional experience. Take your time, seek support from loved ones if needed, and remember that it's okay to express your feelings in the tribute.

Are there any specific guidelines for writing an obituary for someone who was young or died unexpectedly?