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Karen Ann Lockett - February 27, 1961 - March 31, 2022

Departed: 03/31/2022 (Fairfax)

Obituary Preview: Karen A. Lockett, age 61, longtime Fairfax resident, joined her mother in heaven Thursday evening, March 31, 2022. Following complications from a blood clot, she passed peacefully at Hillcrest Medical in Tulsa, Okla. with family by her side.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 5 at Fairfax City Cemetery with Rev. Russ Hughes officiating.

Born on Monday, February 27, 1961, in Fresno, Calif., Karen was the daughter of Coy Gene and Kathryn Ann (Carver) Hicks - having one older brother and one younger sister.

Growing up in California, family friends often called her "Kat’s" daughter, a name she answered to proudly. She attended Hilmar schools and graduated with the Class of 1979.

One week before her birthday, on Friday, February 19, 1982, Karen gave birth to her only child Nicole Michelle. She began working for Turlock High School as a cafeteria cook in 1988. In 2001, following the departure of Nicole into the Air Force, she moved to Fairfax, Okla.

Karen soon began working in the Woodland Schools cafeteria as a cook and quickly became Head Cook.

In 2006, Karen added a new name to her list of titles, mother-in-law and grandma, when Nicole married Ryan Hubbard and gained a granddaughter, Chloe.

On Saturday, July 7, 2007, Karen Ann and James Scott Lockett were united in marriage in Fairfax. Karen and her sweetheart "Goober" had celebrated 14 years of wedded bliss this past year. She retired from the school soon after.

On Saturday, October 16, 2010, Karen added another new title when Harper Rian was born. She was then lovingly referred to as Grammie. She was there from the very beginning to help take care of and love her newest baby girl.

Among Karen's various interests were cooking, sewing, crafts of any sort and her most favorite - spoiling the grandkids! She belonged to the American Legion and it was no secret she loved shopping/ordering from Amazon. Her most memorable traits will be her infectious, be it loud, laugh and her ability to never meet a stranger. That laugh may have embarrassed her daughter for a time, but eventually became one of her favorite things about her Momma.

She is survived by her husband of the home James Lockett; one daughter Nicole Hubbard and husband Ryan of St. Joseph, Mo.; her father Coy Hicks of Fairfax, Okla.; granddaughters Chloe and Harper Hubbard; brother Donald Hicks of Orangevale, Calif.; sister Deborah Gutierrez of Poteau, Okla.; countless other loving family members and friends; plus, longtime friends from California. Memorial contributions may be made to John 3:16 Mission at john316mission.org or Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund at jdrf.org Arrangements are in the care of Hunsaker Wooten Funeral Home, Fairfax, Okla. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at: www.hunsakerwootenfuneralhome.com

Known and loved by very many, Karen will be sorely missed and long remembered.

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Lois Nadine Wilson - August 12, 1934 - March 19, 2022

Departed: 03/19/2022 (Fairfax)

Obituary Preview: On Saturday evening, March 19, 2022 God called Lois N. Wilson home to rest after a long battle with cancer. She passed peacefully in her sleep at the age of 87 at home with family by her side.

Lois Nadine was born to John Wesley Nygren and Doris Virginia (McAllister) Nygren in Longmont, Colorado on Sunday, August 12, 1934. She was united in marriage with James Wilson, Jr. on Sunday, August 3, 1952 in Leadville, Colorado. They made their home in Colorado and during this time were blessed with six children Bonnie, Vickie, James W., Judy, Peggy, and Dennis.

Lois life revolved around her family. Mostly, she fulfilled the role of gracious homemaker and mother through the years. In 1981 the couple relocated to Fairfax, Oklahoma. At the age of 57, she studied and completed her G.E.D.

Lois worked in Fairfax at Havens Hardware where she was a clerk for seven years before joining the workforce at Indian Electric Co-op at the Fairfax branch. She spent eight years employed with IEC before retiring in June 1999.

She was a long-time member of the First Osage Baptist Church with a strong committed faith which was demonstrated in various church ministries. Lois participated in Sunday School, Sunday evening Bible Study, assisted with Funeral Dinners and yearly VBS activities. She helped in recent years with preparing and serving food for the Wednesday night Children/Youth meetings until the pandemic of Covid-19 cancelled the activities. Lois also attended the Ladies group, Sisters-on-common-ground, often bringing her delicious coconut cream pie. The past few years while living in Ponca, she attended Ponca City Life Center.

In her younger years, she could be found weekly at the Ponca City bowling alley with her league friends spending many hours bowling and winning titles together. Lois got great enjoyment playing cards with her Fairfax and Ralston lady friends until members declining health ended the group’s activities.

Lois was a very kind-hearted, gentle lady. She had the heart of a servant and was always helping others. In her spare time, she loved gardening, wood working, crocheting, playing games on the cell phone and was always ready for a challenging game of Yahtzee. She traveled a lot with family, having been to Switzerland and Hawaii and on yearly trips to Branson with the Fairfax Senior Citizens.

Survivors include her children: Bonnie (Rick) Flynn, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Vickie Wilson, Ponca City; Jamie (Teresa) Wilson, Elizabeth, Colo.; Judy (Billy) Hren, Silverthorne, Colo.; Peggy (Tom) Goetsch Cushion; and Denny Wilson, Ponca City. Plus, sixteen grandchildren, thirty-four great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. One brother Vernon (Susan) Nygren of Colorado Springs, Colo. and one sister Cindy Coburn Alamogordo, N.M.; numerous other extended family and friends.

She lost her best friend and love of her life, James Wilson Jr. (1985); her mother Doris Nygren (1986); her father John Nygren (1995); her twin brother Leo Nygren (1976); brother David Nygren; sister Carolyn Galvin; two granddaughters Shannon Wilson and Joleen Wilson.

Visitation will be 1p.m. to 7p.m., Tuesday, March 22 at the Grace Memorial Chapel in Ponca City, Oklahoma. A graveside service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Ralston Riverside Cemetery with Pastor David Boggs officiating. Pallbearers are her grandsons and great grandsons.

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Delores (Dodo) Barnett - September 23, 1938 - March 13, 2022

Departed: 03/13/2022 (Fairfax)

Obituary Preview: Dolores Ann Barnett passed from this life on March 13, 2022 at the age of 83 years old. She was born on September 23, 1938 at the Pawnee Hospital to parents Mary Madeleine Marie and Charles Anthony Goad. She married James F. Barnett and together they had five children, Janet Elaine, Mary Hepsi B., James Franklin Jr. (Barney), Dolores Elizabeth, and Melissa Gaye.

Dolores, known to most who knew her as Dodo, was a proud member of the Osage Nation, Grayhorse District, and a long time resident of Fairfax and Edmond. She attended school in Fairfax and later studied accounting at Central State University. Dolores worked as a Comptroller for the Bursar’s Office at Central State University, now known as the University of Central Oklahoma. She went on to serve as an Auditor for the State of Oklahoma where she retired her career. Dolores considered her most major accomplishment the raising of her children. As a mom,she expected much, but always gave more. She loved to laugh and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. After retiring, she moved back to Fairfax and became an active member of Pahsulee, took up Osage ribbon work and finger weaving. Dolores also participated in the In-Lon-Shka dances and relished being surrounded by family and friends that time of year. She was an avid reader and liked to travel when she got the chance. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren

Dolores is survived by her children and their spouses, Janet Barnett and Pamela Hart, Hepsi Barnett and Robyn DuBoff, Barney and Pam Barnett, Liz Barnett and Melissa and Travis Langley. Grandchildren, J.J. Barnett, Josh Barnett, Jesse Birdsong, David Birdsong, Hannah Chase Westfall, Connor Reese Westfall, Madison Ann Barnett, Mackenzie Dale Barnett, Henry Fisher Langley and Elijah Osage DuBoff. Siblings, Francis Marie Goad, John Webster Williams, Vicki Doreen Mashburn, Lester Earl Williams and Mark Goad. She was preceded in death by her parents Mary Williams and Charles Goad, her husband Jim Barnett and her younger brother Charles Anthony “Sonny” Goad Jr.

Dolores was a devoted mother and grandmother and a great friend to many. She lives on in our hearts.

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Glynda L. Fosnight - April 22, 1943 - March 11, 2022

Departed: 03/11/2022 (Fairfax)

Obituary Preview: Glynda Fosnight, long-time Fairfax, Oklahoma resident, passed from this life into God’s hands on Friday, March 11, 2022, at the Fairfax Hospital after a brief stay in the Fairfax Manor Nursing Home. She was 78.

Glynda Louise was born on April 22, 1943, to Glynn Dewitt and Linney “Juanita” (Hise) Hutchison in Fairfax, Oklahoma. She graduated from Fairfax High School in 1961.

In the spring of 1963, she met Donald Rex Fosnight and later that year they were married on December 14 in Wynona. They would share 38 wonderful years together before he passed in November 2002.

The couple made their first home in Fairfax and were blessed with four children whom they raised in the Fairfax School system. In 1971 the family moved near Ralston to live at Gray’s Dairy before moving back to Fairfax in June 1980.

Glynda enjoyed life, and especially loved spending time with her family. She was gracious, gentle, and kind- frequently thinking of others and their needs first. Her excellent homemaking skills were often used daily. Her many interests included crocheting, reading, gardening (particularly growing beautiful fresh flowers and vegetables for her table), canning, and sewing.

Glynda also loved her church family. She was a person of faith and lived life serving her Lord and Savior. Having belonged to the Nazarene Church in Fairfax since 1963, she had held several positions in the church through the years. Her Christian life was a model for her family and her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her.

Survivors include her children Donald Fosnight of Yukon, Billy (Paula) Fosnight of Fairfax, Vickie Vicente of Richardson, Texas, and James Fosnight of Fairfax. Grandchildren TiShana Fosnight Blackwell, Gregory (Jessica) Fosnight Yukon, Johnathon (Lindsey) Fosnight Ponca, Timothy Fosnight Ralston, Victoria Boyd Tulsa, Stacia Boyd Tulsa, Maranda Fosnight Tulsa, William (Maggie) Fosnight Ponca, Kristin Fosnight Ponca, Rhonda (James) Pitts Wiesbaden Germany, Ashley Fosnight OKC, Ryan (Carolina) Vicente Dallas, Michael (Karen) Vicente Dallas, and Louis (Miranda) Vicente Las Cruces, New Mexico. Thirty-five great grandchildren and one great great grandchild, brother Sammy (Shirley) Hutchison Prattville, sister Cherryl (Earl) Key Prattville, plus numerous nieces and nephews.

Glynda is now reunited with her husband Don, parents Glynn and Juanita, a granddaughter Louise Renee Fosnight, and three grandsons Nicolas Fosnight, Henry Vicente, Maximus Vicente.

A time of viewing and visitation will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Hunsaker Wooten Chapel Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16 also at the funeral home Chapel with Reverend Roy Edwards officiating. Burial will follow at the Fairfax City Cemetery where she will lie next to her husband Don and Grandmother Ola Hise.

Pallbearers are her grandsons: Gregory Fosnight, Johnathon Fosnight, Timothy Fosnight, William Fosnight, Ryan Vicente, and Michael Vicente.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hunsakerwootenfuneralhome.com   Arrangements are under the care of Hunsaker Wooten Funeral Home, 201 N. 4th (Hunsaker) Street, Fairfax.

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Josephine (Tess) Willie - February 14, 1950 - March 10, 2022

Departed: 03/10/2022 (Fairfax)

Obituary Preview: Josephine Tascel “Tess” Wolfvoice Willie passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022, in Fairfax, OK.

Tess entered this world on February 14, 1950, in Pawnee, OK to the late Gloria Patricia Cox Tallchief and Dewey Wolfvoice. Her maternal grandparents were Gladys Tascel Cox and Joseph Cox.  Her paternal grandparents were Grover and Jenny Wolfvoice.

She was of Northern Cheyenne, Osage, and Pawnee descent.  She was of the Osage Eagle Clan, and her Osage name was Xhu Eh Doin, which means “Looking at the Eagle”.   Her Northern Cheyenne name was Red Cherries.

She graduated in 1968 from Fairfax High School.  She married the love of her life, Darvin Wayne “Wilson” Willie and they spent 22 happy years together until his until his passing in 2000.

Her mother, Patricia Cox Tallchief was a head cook for numerous years for the In-Lon-Schka dances. Tess followed in her mom’s footsteps by becoming well-known for her cooking, especially her meat pies.  She travelled all over the state of Oklahoma selling her pies.  Tess was also known for her contagious laugh.

Her favorite past times included spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids, hearing about their days and their sporting events. She also enjoyed playing bingo and pitch with her fellow Pah- Su-Lee Club members, attending the War Mothers Annual Grayhorse War Memorial Dance, where she was also an angel.   She was very proud that her brother Dolph Wolfvoice also had a song at the dance.

She had planned on reviving the family camp at Grayhorse and worked towards this goal the past few years of her life.  She liked trying to bring life back to the family camp.  Family and culture were both very near and dear to her heart.

She is survived by her two daughters, Patricia Americanhorse of Fairfax, OK and Jennifer Rosales of Fairfax, OK, one brother, Michael Huey Wolfvoice of Fairfax, OK, three granddaughters, Jennifer Moses of Fairfax, OK, Cheyela Ward of Pawhuska, OK, Janie Rosales of Fairfax, OK, three grandsons, Gary Americanhorse  of Pawhuska, OK, Stetson Americanhorse of Owasso, OK, and Coleman Americanhorse of Pawhuska, OK and great grandchildren J’La Underwood, William Underwood, Jaxon Moses, Jarvis Underwood, Gillian Eppinette,  and Mya McDaniel.  She is also survived by numerous other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents Gloria Patricia Cox Tallchief and Dewey Wolfvoice, her husband Darvin Wayne “Wilson” Willie and her two brothers, Max Wolfvoice and Dolph Wolfvoice.

Tess will lie in state at the Grayhorse Chapel.  A Native American Singing will take place at 7:00 pm Sunday, March 13, 2022.

The funeral service will be at 9:00 am, Monday, March 14, 2022 at the Grayhorse Chapel.  Burial will be at the Grayhorse Cemetery.  A tradition meal will follow at the Grayhorse Community Building.

Pall bearers are Gary Americanhorse, Coleman Americanhorse, Stetson Americanhorse, Dakotah Wolfvoice, William Underwood, Anthony Davis, Cochese Noear, Cameron Cozad, and August Tiger Scalpcane.  Honorary pallbearers are Huey Wolfvoice, David Palmer, Marky Rosales, Talons Good, Matthew McDaniel, and Dorsey Tiger Jr.

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Shirley Ann Howell - July 12, 1935 - March 07, 2022

Departed: 03/07/2022 (Fairfax)

Obituary Preview: Shirley Ann Blackbird Howell, 86, passed from this life on March 7, 2022.  She was born in a summer house in Grayhorse, Ok on July 12, 1935, to the late John Dyke (Ki-he-kah-tah) and Nora Fisher Blackbird. Shirley was from the Grayhorse District.  She was Eagle Clan from the Governor Joe band.  Her given Osage name is Wah-ko-ki-he-kah, meaning Woman Chief, which fit her personality well.  She attended Grayhorse and Fairfax Public Schools.

Shirley was united in marriage to Floyd Alec Howell, Jr. on July 3, 1951, at the Assembly of God Church in Fairfax, Ok, where her father was a Deacon for many years.  Together, they built their forever home on their working cattle ranch in Skiatook, Ok. They had two children, Kelly Jan Howell and John Loren Howell.

In her younger years, Shirley enjoyed traveling, painting, playing the piano and bowling.  She loved books and literature and attended Rogers State University in Claremore, Ok.  She enjoyed birthdays and holidays, and having a house full of laughter and grandchildren. She loved her family, and they loved her, with the upmost respect and admiration.  She loved to tell stories about her life and could remember the name of nearly everyone who crossed her path.

Those who knew Shirley encountered her great love for Red Man tobacco.  This was a habit she learned from her Pappie at the age of 3.  As a result, all of her grandchildren quickly learned to check every cup before taking a drink.  She was a very particular person. A conversation with her usually contained the five W’s: who, what, when, where and why.

On her maternal side, her grandparents were the late Henry and Dora Fisher (mammie and pappie) of Fairfax, Ok. Her paternal grandparents were John Blackbird (Wah-ses-tah-shin-kah) and Mary Blackbird Cole (Hlu-ah-to-me), both from Grayhorse, Ok.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Kelly Jan Howell Wynn and husband Richard of the home, and Michael Brown of New York, NY.  Grandchildren; Matthew Wynn (Karen) of Owasso, Ok; Sally Ann Wynn Cryder (Chris) of Skiatook, Ok; Lacie Wynn Pahsetopah (Michael Paul) of Skiatook, Ok; Joel Wynn (Allison) of Skiatook, Ok.  Great-Grandchildren; Stephen Wynn (Rhylee), Jessica Cryder, Rachel Wynn (Kyle), Chelsea Aldrich (Kody), Colin Cryder, Westin Cryder, Lilly Harris, Titan Blackbird Harris, and Levi Pahsetopah.  Great-Great-Grandchildren; Kenlee McGee, Karsyn Adlrich, and Bradley Michael Wynn, who is currently on the way.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Howell Jr.; son John Loren Howell; mother and father in law, Floyd Sr. (Tuffy) and Ruby Howell; Uncles, Girard Blackbird, Woodrow Newalla, and Walker McKinley; and Aunt Maude Blackbird.

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Cooper Lee Bassham - March 01, 2022 - March 01, 2022

Departed: 03/01/2022 (Fairfax)

Obituary Preview: Our little Angel, Cooper Lee Bassham, who will always be a precious gift and memory, was born on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. He passed peacefully at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Cooper, the son of Cody Blake Bassham and Chelsea Ree Dailey, is Osage, Iowa of Oklahoma, Otoe-Missouri, and Cherokee Native American. He comes from a long line of Chiefs duly recognized by the United States Government.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his parents Cody Bassham and Chelsea Dailey; his sister Sophia Berry; paternal grandparents Eric Bassham and Dana Bassham of Norman; paternal great grandparents Bill Reynolds and Peggy Reynolds of Norman; also, maternal grandparents James Roman Dailey, Jr., and Shelly Covey both of Stillwater.

He joins in Heaven his paternal great grandparents Archie Bassham & Effie Bassham, maternal great grandparents James Roman Dailey, Sr. & Norma Osage Byrd, and Woodrow C. King & Juanita King.

He also joins his great great grandparents Joseph and Mabel Osage originally from Fairfax; Effie Logan Graham from Hominy; and James Bradley Dailey from Red Rock.

Funeral Service will take place 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 12, 2022, in the Hunsaker Wooten Funeral Home Chapel with Father Desmond Ibeneme officiating. Cooper’s dad, Blake will serve as Pallbearer. Immediately afterwards, the family will proceed in procession to the A. J. Powell Cemetery in Hominy where baby Cooper will be interred alongside his great grandmother Norma Osage Byrd, who would have loved him dearly. A potluck lunch will follow at the Hominy Community Building.

Arrangements are being handled by the Hunsaker Wooten Funeral Home, 201 N. 4th Street, Fairfax, Oklahoma. You may visit baby Cooper’s online memorial page at www.hunsakerwootenfuneralhome.com to share a message or leave a condolence for his family. “Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.”—A.A. Milne

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Kelly Wayne Stephens - March 01, 1955 - February 26, 2022

Departed: 02/26/2022 (Fairfax)

Obituary Preview: Adventurous Traveler, Kelly Wayne Stephens, embraced life right up until early Saturday morning, February 26, 2022, when he made his final journey to Heaven. He passed from his home in Fairfax, Oklahoma, at the age of 66 years, 11 months, and 25 days old.

He was born in Hominy on March 1, 1955, to Bob J. Stephens and Hazel Lee (Wood) Stephens-Gamble. He grew up and attended school in the Hominy area. On September 4, 2009, he was united in marriage to Wanda (Stephens) Fitzgerald in Missouri. The couple have called Fairfax their home ever since that day over 12 years ago.

He worked as a Superintendent at various commercial construction jobs, one being Parkway Construction. An incredible carpenter, his work provided for many traveling experiences across the United States. Kelly had helped his mother numerous times with her different business buildings including her two quilting shops in Fairfax.

Kelly enjoyed life, family members and friends. He was always there to brighten the lives of others and never met a stranger. He always seemed to look out after others and would put others before himself. The world is a lesser place without him.

His grandchildren were the pride and joy of his life. There’s no denying that the grandkids and the great grandkids were the people he loved the most. An avid gardener, he loved working with his hands be it in the dirt or on a woodwork project. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling and sightseeing, especially through the mountains. He will be remembered for his gentleness, grace, and kindness toward others.

Kelly will be missed everyday by his wife of the home; four children Bryan Stephens of Cleveland, Kimberly (Billy) Anderson of Fairfax, Robert McCulley of Wister, Okla., and Audra McCulley of Mannford. Eleven grandchildren, Ally McCulley, Denny Nordby, Kennadie McCulley, Enola Anderson, Aiden Schwenker, Caleb McCulley, Bailey McCulley, Lane McCulley, Keith McCulley, Ethan McCulley, and Kiyah McCulley plus five great grandchildren Jensen, Myles, Jesse, Mak, and Calah. Further survived by one brother Bobby (Brenda) Stephens of Norman; two sisters Valerie Jones of Wilson, and Faye (Jim) Collins of Cleveland; and countless other loving family members and friends.

He joins in Heaven his parents, his stepdad Harold Gamble, a brother Marty Stephens, and a sister Anna Monroe.

Cremation has been chosen with arrangements being handled by Hunsaker Wooten Funeral Home of Fairfax. Friends and loved ones may pay their respects at the funeral home Chapel on Wednesday, March 2, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, March 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To leave a word of encouragement or sign Kelly’s guestbook please visit our website at:  www.hunsakerwootenfuneralhome.com

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Walter K. Davis (Dub) - April 12, 1941 - February 22, 2022

Departed: 02/22/2022 (Fairfax)

Obituary Preview: Fairfax Community lost a long-time resident, Tuesday February 22, 2022. Walter Kellow Davis known mostly by his family and friends as W.K. or Dub, passed away peacefully at Fairfax Manor Nursing Home at the age of 80.

He was born in Waldron, Arkansas April 12, 1941, to Cledis and Ann Davis. He grew up in Plainview Ark. and graduated high school there in 1959. He then moved to Fairfax, Oklahoma and married Mary Marie Kensel on November 14, 1960. They had two children in the home when they moved to Alva.

In Alva, W.K. owned and operated his own business, Alva Iron and Metals. In 1976 he sold the business and moved his family back to Fairfax where he owned and operated the Fairfax Automotive (Green Light) parts store for many years. During his years at Greenlight, he was great at everything he did at the store. His sales volume was so high he earned two free trips to Hawaii for himself and Mary. Later, he sold the store and began working from his home selling pipe and scrap metal out of his own yard near their home.

W.K. was preceded in death by his father and mother, Cledis and Ann Davis; brother-in-law and sister, Dan and Shirley Daniels; brother-in-law Jerry Morgan; sister-in-law Irene Price; one infant son Billy Mark Davis; and his father and mother-in-law, Wallace and Venus Yandell.

He is survived by his wife Mary Davis of their home, sister Linda Morgan of Danville, Ark., son Mike Davis of Glencoe, daughter Terri and her husband Ty Koch of Fairfax, grandson Chad Koch of Pennsylvania, granddaughter Cassi Smith and her two children Kelbi and Briley all of Cleveland, grandson Chance Davis and his girlfriend Shelby Harger of Stillwater, great grandsons Landon, Matthew, and Nicholas Koch all of Perkins. He also had many other relatives and friends he loved dearly.

W.K. loved to hunt, fish, and camp in his spare time. He loved all the hunting trips he went on with all his friends, where they say, “he was the best cook they ever had!” He was an avid OU football fan and loved listening to and going to watch the St. Louis Cardinals play baseball. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Graveside Service will be 2p.m., Monday, February 28, 2022, at the Fairfax City Cemetery with Pastors Lewis Bernard and Roy Edwards officiating. Pall bearers are Chance Davis, Brad Trunk, DeWayne Trunk, Timmy Robertson, Luke Bernard, and Landon Koch. Honorary Pallbearers are Chad Koch, Randy Wilson, John Paul Martin, Johnny Robertson, and Tommy Smith. Arrangements are underway with Hunsaker Wooten Funeral Home. Visit W.K.’s online guestbook at:  www.hunsakerwootenfuneralhome.com

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David "Eddie" Beaver - April 26, 1952 - February 03, 2022

Departed: 02/03/2022 (Fairfax)

Obituary Preview: Former Oklahoma State Trooper David Ed Beaver entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday night, February 3, 2022 from his home in rural Fairfax, Oklahoma. He was 69 years young.

David, affectionately known as Eddie, was born on Saturday, April 26, 1952 in Pawnee, Okla. to proud parents Edward LeRoy and Irene Willie (Parks) Beaver. Growing up he attended school at Pawnee with his brothers, graduating with the Black Bear Class of  1970.

As a young man, he began his career with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol graduating from the 36th Academy as an OK State Driver’s Examiner. In 1982 Eddie became a State Highway Patrolman for Troop K before transferring to the Muscogee Turnpike in 1990. After 27 years working the highways, the now distinguished 2nd Lieutenant Beaver officially retired in 2005. Following retirement, he moved to the Fairfax area and went to work at OG&E electrical company near Sooner Lake for many years, fully retiring on March 31, 2016.

Eddie married Sharon G. Cotner and they spent a “lifetime” of years together.

Some of Eddie’s most enjoyed activities centered around the time spent with family, especially his grandkids and most recently great grands. He was a huge OU Sooner sports fan, enjoyed his time hunting in the woods and fishing in the area lakes.

Times we all and especially the grandchildren will never forget. Your love, your patience, your understanding, your wisdom, and your amazing sense of humor will live on inside us forever.

Like so many other heroes, you leave us draped in the flag you loved. You have always honored it.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children Sondra (Brian) Lytle of Fairfax, Brandie (Jody) Tapp of Ponca City, Kari (Duke) Regan of Edmond, and Shannon Johnston of Atkins, Ark.; seven grandchildren Megan Lytle, Madison Lytle, Drake Tapp, McKenna Tapp, Kate Hawthorne, Zenderly Sinclair, and Zeriya Johnston; two great-grandchildren Colt Jon Warnock and Jaxon Ray Caldwell; brother Melvin Calvert; brothers in law Phil Cotner, Gary Cotner, Johnny Cotner; sister in law Shelly Cotner; and numerous other extended family and forever friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Sharon (Cotner) Beaver, and brother Roy Calvert.

A Memorial Service will be held 2p.m., Friday, February 11, 2022 at the First Osage Baptist Church, Fairfax with Chaplin Sam Garner of the Highway Patrol officiating. The OHP Honor Guard will provide OHP honors at the conclusion of the service. Honorary bearers are Phil Cotner, Gary Cotner, Johnny Cotner, Gary Hughart, Mike Childress, and Larry Logan. Arrangements are under the care of Hunsaker Wooten Funeral Home, Fairfax. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.hunsakerwootenfuneralhome.com

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Charles O. Tillman Jr. - September 22, 1937 - February 01, 2022

Departed: 02/01/2022 (Fairfax)

Obituary Preview: The Osage Nation has lost one of its most distinguished leaders, Former Principal Chief Charles Owen Tillman Jr., (Ho.Tha.Lin), longtime resident of Fairfax, Oklahoma. He passed peacefully on February 1, 2022, at the age of 84. He was born September 22, 1937, to parents Charles Owen Tillman Sr. and Josephine Goode Tillman in Ponca City, Okla. His grandparents, Hall Emerson Goode Sr. and Maggie (Bates) Goode were original Osage Allotees and from the Grayhorse District.

Charles, well known as Charlie, graduated from Fairfax High School and studied at the University of Oklahoma. He served in the military as a member of the US Army.

Charles married Cordelia (Mahan) Tillman. Together, they had three sons Chuck, Jody, and Mike.

In his younger days, he worked at W.W. Steele, Conoco Phillips in the Geology Department, as an entrepreneur in the plastic industry, and was involved in the early stages of Indian Gaming.

Charles had a long career in Osage politics serving as a councilman on the 25th Osage Tribal Council from 1978-1982; and elected Principal Chief for three consecutive four-year terms from 1990 to 2002.

During his tenure he began the Highest Posted Price lawsuit, which turned into the Osage Trust Case. Becoming the largest settlement in the U.S. government history ever negotiated with a single Native American tribe, the Osage won in 2010. Charlie was the first Osage Leader to attend what would become the White House Tribal Nations Summit, but in 1994 it was called the “United States-First Nations Historic Meeting” where he met with President Bill Clinton and had breakfast with Vice President Al Gore.

Former Chief Tillman took pride participating in Inlonshka every year with his children and grandchildren along beside him. He also enjoyed playing golf, watching OU football, and had a short stint as an OSU football fan when his son played for OSU.

Survivors include his sisters Nancy Keil and Lila Sue Warrior, sons Charles (Manon) Tillman III and Joseph (Cindy) Tillman; grandchildren Chanlie Tillman, Joseph Tillman, and Cordelia Tillman; and great-granddaughter Mattie Parker.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Hall and Maggie Goode; his mother Josephine Goode Tillman; his father Charles O. Tillman Sr.; his brother Rodney Tillman and his son Michael Tillman.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, February 7, 2022, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Chris Daigle officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairfax City Cemetery under the direction of the Hunsaker Wooten Funeral Home. A Traditional Dinner will start at noon in the Grayhorse Community Building. Charles will be at the Grayhorse Chapel Friday, Saturday, Sunday, February 4, 5, & 6, 2022.

Pallbearers are Tim Keil, Gus Webb, Lucion Roberts, Talons Goode, Joe Hall, and Richie Roberts. Honorary are King Bowman, Mark Bowman, and George Neff. The family suggests donations be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 333 S. 8th St., Fairfax Oklahoma. Mr. Tillman’s online guestbook may be signed at www.hunsakerwootenfuneralhome.com

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Karen Lynn Harrington - May 21, 1964 - January 11, 2022

Departed: 01/11/2022 (Fairfax)

Obituary Preview: Karen Lynn (Smith) Harrington, 57, of Fairfax, OK passed away at home on January 11, 2022.

Karen, the daughter of Harry and Ruth Smith, was born on May 21, 1964 in Joliet, IL. Karen resided in Lemont, IL until she was 9. At age 9, her family moved to Lake Geneva, WI. She loved swimming in the lake. She enjoyed summers at the family resort in northern Wisconsin. Karen and her husband, Terry Harrington, and children, Ashley and Mitchell moved to Fairfax, OK in 2009.

Karen was a stay at home mom. She enjoyed reading, watching movies, playing games, and listening to music. Her favorite song was Amazed, and she loved her husband's homemade pizza. Most of all, she enjoyed being with family and friends.  Karen was a member of Free Will Baptist Church in Ponca City. She enjoyed going to Sunday services and special programs at the church.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ashley Hammerstad-Smith and her father, Harry O. Smith.  Karen is survived by her husband Terry Harrington, son Mitchell Harrington, mother Ruth Smith-Khedroo, and a brother and sister.

Karen will be dearly missed by family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at Free Will Baptist Church in Ponca City at a future date.

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Carole Grimm - September 03, 1936 - December 19, 2021

Departed: 12/19/2021 (Fairfax)

Obituary Preview: Carole Jean Grimm resident of Ralston, Oklahoma passed away Sunday December 19,2021 at Jane Phillips Hospital in Bartlesville. She was 85 years of age.

Carole was born September 3, 1936 at Pawnee, Okla. the daughter of Floris and Kelly Brandenburg.

She went to high school and graduated in Parsons Kansas. Then later in life met and married Roy Grimm, started a family in the Big Bend west of Ralston and in 1972 went on to become an LPN at Blackwell, Okla. In 1975 she proceeded to get her Registered Nursing license at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa all while raising five kids and sometimes more.

Carole was the Head Screening Nurse for 23 years at the old Pawnee Indian Clinic before retiring. She was a Christian who believed in God, prayer and had a strong faith and took her kids to church while they were growing up.

She enjoyed quilting, reading, taking walks, cooking and spending time with family. One of the things she loved the most was to shop and buy presents and gifts year-round for her family. They meant everything to her.

She loved traveling and had taken trips to Hawaii, London and Paris as well as many trips to Iowa, Texas and Colorado to visit family.

A moment in her late thirties a man she knew picked her up in a chair and dance around the floor with her. She said she had never felt so feminine.

Carole was the most genuine, generous person, that appreciated everyone.

She was preceded in death by her parents Kelly and Floris Brandenburg; her sister Joyce Brandenburg; her twin sister Rose Christenson; a daughter Angela Ireland and a son Daniel Grimm.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years Roy Grimm from Ralston; sister Kay Michelson from Grand Junction, Colorado; son Richard Whannel from Burlington, Iowa; son Branden Whannel from Pawnee, Okla. and son Brad Grimm from Ralston, Okla. A grandson Justin Grimm from Bartlesville; three granddaughters Shelby Grimm from Fairfax, Caitlin Manning from Corpus Christi, Texas and Schyler Manning from Kansas City, Kansas. One great grandson Benjamin Goodeagle II from Fairfax, two nieces Davelan from Williamsburg, Colorado and Stephanie Yarber from Collinsville and several cousins.

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Mary Jo Hendrix - October 27, 1940 - December 08, 2021

Departed: 12/08/2021 (Fairfax)

Obituary Preview: Lately, I have looked at the birth date and the passing date of too many of my family and friend’s. But that little line which separates the dates, is something that tells the legacy of a person. Moms little line was something else, looking back at what she did and how she lived her life, making sure we all had what we wanted and making sure others were taken care of as well. I hope everyone can recall the memories, see her legacy as you read through “Mom’s little line”.

So, the past several years my mother could not live in Fairfax because of her health-care needs. But she never quit thinking and wondering how things were going back at home, Fairfax. Her highlight of the week was to get the Fairfax Chief to read and keep up with her hometown. Many of her friends and family went well before her, but she had all their memories and obituaries on her wall, which we would share stories about all the time.

I look back and wonder what Fairfax would have been without people like mom, who truly love this wonderful small town we call home. There were many others that passed before mom and others who are still there making their “little lines” as well, keeping Fairfax moving in their own little ways.

Fairfax is a town rich with Oklahoma history and that our family has called home for over more than 105 years. We remember the packed main streets on Saturdays growing up in an oil-field and ranching town that was thriving. We remember the Friday and Saturday nights when people would wait in line for the chance to enjoy a large steak, fresh fries and homemade gravy at the place everyone knew as Jumps. After a full belly, folks would end up dancing into the night at Jumps Dance Hall, where bands like Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, Conway Twitty, and Loretta Lynn played for the local crowds. Mom loved to dance!! I was blessed to dance with her several times at the last Fairfax Alumni dance on main street a few years back, even in her seventies she could still glide smoothly across a dance floor!! The town has changed, but the memories we all have are alive and well. Mary Jo, a woman with a big heart who put her time, sweat and pain into making Fairfax what it was and still is remembered for today! It is always easy to start something new but keeping something going like a café, for more than 66 years is truly an experience and incredible achievement that very few people can say they have done!

On February 19, 2011 mom officially retired from her business duties. Mom commented several times that we would probably bury her behind the griddle. She would be just fine there, but her health just didn’t allow her to continue for that to happen.

On December 8, 2021 in Bartlesville, Okla. mom went home peacefully with her family gathered around her bed.

We would like to share some of mom’s accomplishments and activities she completed for her family, the Fairfax Schools and the Fairfax community. Mom was born just outside of Fairfax in 1940. At age two, she moved into town and grew up on the north end of Fairfax where her father (Lonas), mother (Maude), older brother (Sonny) and younger sister (Billie), began to develop several businesses such as, Roller Inn Café, Roller Inn Skating Rink & Dance Hall, Roller Inn Motel and Jumps Trucking Company. Over the years, the family has also owned a grocery store, a Five and Dime Store, a cake decorating business, a full-service gas station, a feed store, a coin operated laundry, and a package store.

Mom began waiting tables in the Café before she was seven years old. She worked in and around the motel and café through school and at age 16 married her high school sweetheart, Cleo (Runt) Hendrix. It took only 3 months until Mom was working the morning shift and Dad was cooking the evening shift at the café at a time when it was open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They worked together in the Café until my father passed away in November of 2003.

Mom owned and operated a cake baking and decorating business in which she made birthday, wedding and anniversary cakes seven days a week for just over 20 years. She was the first in the area to use cake molds and video decorating techniques to transform cakes into art.

Other special activities she was involved in include the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 4790 where she was President from 1985-1987 and the Area Unlimited President from 1989-1991. She was awarded the Business Woman of the Year for Fairfax in 1999 by the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce and recognized as the Business Woman Who’s Who in 1994 and 1995. She was recognized by the Tulsa World newspaper as “Woman of the 80’s”. Throughout her career, the café, dance hall and motel were featured in many Oklahoma newspapers such as the Tulsa World, the Daily Oklahoman, and the Oklahoma Living Magazine. There were also several TV interviews including Channel 8 and Channel 2 from Tulsa, Oklahoma City Stations 6 and 8 and an interview for the Oklahoma Road Show filmed for Channel 11 out of Oklahoma City.

Mom had two children, a daughter, Barbra Jo, and a son, John. Mom stayed very active in our school activities, making sure not to miss anything. She was a girl scout leader for 5 years, band booster president for multiple years, followed all school sporting activities and never missed a football game until the early 90’s! She was very active in the Fairfax Alumni Association holding the President and Treasurer positions several times. She has always supported the school and continued to wear the Red Devil shirts until she passed. Like others, Mom loved her Fairfax Red Devils! I can remember her voice many times, while standing in the huddle on a cold October evening. It was like she was standing there with us, urging us on (she was pretty loud). Mom loved her football, especially her Dallas Cowboys! In her room at the Bartlesville Nursing Center, two or three of the nurses would end up in her room on Sunday to catch the scores or just to sit with her awhile to watch a few plays. She had her room dressed in her Cowboys gear and each weekend had the play times of OSU, OU and the Cowboys down so she wouldn’t miss a thing.

Another important trait that mom had is that she truly loved people. You never saw a sign in any of her businesses that turned away people for any reason. She provided meals to people who could not pay on many occasions. She said she just couldn’t let anyone go without food. She also provided a place for folks to stay when they didn’t have a place to go. The motel and café were a place for everyone--she wouldn’t let anyone go without a warm meal or a place to lay their head.

Her most important work was always continuing to raise two grown kids, 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and two little doggy friends, Foxy and Stormy.  What mom truly missed, was seeing the people that pass through the café, just talking with them and making sure everything was ok, and passing along that —"so long, hope to see ya back soon” motto of hers. Mom was blessed so many times by health care workers, many who has seen her struggle through some incredible issues, words cannot say enough here!

It takes something more than just love, patience, dedication, hard work, and unselfishness to keep more than one business going for so many years! We truly will never know what it takes to complete this task, but we know one incredible woman who has lived her dreams and this wonderful journey—that little line, her legacy, our mother, Mary Jo.

Mom you can now rest in peace, you have your place in heaven, no more dialysis and pain. This is not a goodbye, just a “so long”, we will see you again soon. We want to thank all our family and friends for making our mothers life a wonderful journey! She was so blessed having you in her life! May God bless you all!

Mary Jo Hendrix is survived by her son, John and Theresa Hendrix of Bartlesville, a daughter Barbara Thornburg of Cleveland, grandkids MacKenzie Hendrix and Easton Hendrix of Bartlesville, and Shawna Kennedy of Cleveland. Five great-grand kids, Dalton Hall of Ponca City, Ben Kennedy of Tulsa, Michelle Kennedy of Oklahoma City, Jonathan Kennedy and Scott Kennedy of Cleveland. She is proceeded in death by her parents Lonas and Maude Jump, husband Cleo (Runt) Hendrix, brother Sonny Jump and grandson Michael Hall. Funeral Service will be 10a.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 at the Fairfax Assembly of God Church with Pastor David Reddick presiding and Jay Clapp assisting. Burial will follow in the City Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jim Hadlock, Bill Rice, Gordon Renfro, Joshua Randolph, Colin Berg and Coley Streater, Honorary bearers are her 1958 Classmates. Arrangements are under the care of Hunsaker Wooten Funeral Home. Mary Jo’s online guestbook may be signed at www.hunsakerwootenfuneralhome.com Mary Jo, Mom and Grandma - We Love You - John, Barbara and family

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Barrett Shelby Cook - December 03, 2021 - December 03, 2021

Departed: 12/03/2021 (Fairfax)

Obituary Preview: Barrett Shelby Cook, son of Caleb Shelby Cook and Kimberly Lyn McKinney, was born at 4:02 pm on Friday December 3, 2021, at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Shortly afterwards, he went to join the Angels in Heaven with his parents by his side.

Little Barrett will be remembered by his parents Caleb and Kimberly; three brothers, Colt, Ruger, and Remington; maternal grandparents, Darren and Teddi McKinney; paternal grandparents, Jerry and Zoe Halcrombe; maternal great-grandparents, Doyle and Wanda Heath; paternal great-grandmother Mary Cook; Aunts and Uncles: Taylor Kennedy, Cody Kennedy and husband Caleb, Christy Neave and husband Martin, Tramayne Webster, Ashley Halcrombe, Jerry Halcrombe Jr  and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family.

He was met in Heaven by his maternal great-grandparents Darrell McKinney and Sammie Lou Poplin; paternal great-grandparents Louis Cook and Ben and Amie Halcrombe; great aunts Dawn Morris, Mary Strickland, Altha Ann Fowler and cousins, Garrett Gibson and Noah Cook.

A private graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday December 10, 2021, at the Cook Family Cemetery, located at 260 South 1st Street, Fairfax, Oklahoma. Pastor Jake Bruno will officiate.  Arrangements are with Hunsaker Wooten Funeral Home.

Even though Barrett did not live long, he left behind a family that will miss him dearly.

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Jeff Irons - December 15, 1955 - November 21, 2021

Departed: 11/21/2021 (Fairfax)

Obituary Preview: Jeff Irons, age 65, passed away Sunday morning November 21, 2021 at his home in Tyler, Texas. Rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday November 28 at the Grayhorse Chapel with Father Desmond Ibeneme and services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 29, also at Grayhorse Chapel. Internment will follow at Fairfax City Cemetery under direction of Hunsaker Wooten Funeral Home. Jeff will be at Grayhorse Chapel starting Saturday evening.

Jeff was born December 15, 1955, and raised in Fairfax, OK by his parents Belford and Imogene Irons. He graduated Fairfax High School and attended both Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK and Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK. He was a graduate of Missouri Auctioneering School in Kansas City, MO and was always practicing his auctioneering skills.

Jeff met his wife Theresa while attending OSU and they married in 1982. The lived in Perry, OK for 7 years, Oklahoma City for 25 years and Tyler, Texas for the last 7 years. During those years he worked as a Perry police officer, an Investigator for the Oklahoma State Auditor’s Office, a Grant Manager for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, and as Grant Manager for the Osage Nation.

Jeff was proud of his Osage / Sac & Fox heritage and loved to tell everyone he met that he was from Osage county. He enjoyed golf, team roping, fishing, and hunting. He continued to play golf right up until he died despite his declining heath. Jeff was very fun loving and always considered all his friends as family, and he always ended up knowing everyone, everywhere he went. He had a big heart and loved people - especially kids. He was a great father, husband, brother, cousin, friend, and neighbor. He always tried to do right, and it shows still through today.

He is survived by his wife Theresa, his son Matt, and daughter Elizabeth Irons. His siblings Chris Roan, Tincy Fish, Sylvia Butler, and brother Barry.

Pallbearers for the service will be Mark Bowman, Jeff Lockett, George Neff, Fred Marshall, Huey Wolfvoice, and Chuck Tillman.

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Billy Wayne Sanders - August 22, 1958 - November 10, 2021

Departed: 11/10/2021 (Fairfax)

Obituary Preview: Billy Wayne Sanders, born August 22,1958 went to Heaven on November 10, 2021 to be with his parents, 9 siblings, his son Micheal Sanders, and son in law Mark Carnley.  He left behind a brother Jim Parker and close friend Patty Parker; 4 children Anna Sanders and son in law Anthony Patton, Lana Easley and son in law Travis Easley, Lori Rayburn, and Joseph Sanders; 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was loved by many, always making jokes, and always there with a helping hand. He will never be forgotten.

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Lester V Keeler - June 01, 1936 - October 27, 2021

Departed: 10/27/2021 (Fairfax)

Obituary Preview: Lester (Les) Verlin Keeler was born June 1, 1936, at home in the Big Bend of Osage County, Ok. To Forrest and Deloris Douglass Keeler, He was the eldest of 6 children. His paternal grandparents were Charles and Rebecca Keeler, and maternal grandparents were John and Clara Douglass.

He and Carolyn Ranzau were married in 1958 in Ponca City, OK. Shortly thereafter they moved to Kansas where their 4 children Chuck, Becky, Kathleen, and Robin were born. They later adopted two of their grandchildren, Miranda, and Natasha. In 1979 the family moved to Sand Springs, Ok. where he worked for Cust-O-Fab 25 years, retiring in 1999 and moving to Fairfax Ok. Les was a strong and active supporter of the Grayhorse Masonic Lodge and Akdar Shrine. His hobby was guns, and he was very knowledgeable about them, especially Winchesters. He participated in gun shows for 35 years. Twice a year he manned a table at the Wanenmacher’s Gun Show in Tulsa, the largest in the world. He made many lifelong friends while doing that. On April 10, 2010, he, and Lu Kothe Skillern were married and settled outside Newkirk, Ok. Although their life together was short it was filled with laughter and love. Les was a kind, giving, fun loving and great son, brother, father, Poppy, and friend to so many. He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife, Lu; son, Chuck Keeler and wife Tanya; daughters, Becky Diaz, Kathleen Laureles, Miranda Graham and husband Gabe, and Natasha Bush; grandchildren, Lindsey Covington and husband John, Mikael Swem, Shelby Keeler Schulte and husband Jimmy, and “special granddaughter” Mariah Waters; 10 great grandchildren, James, Dray, Dayson, Aiden, Emma, Iris, Hazel, Layla, Bryce, and Aoife; brothers and sister, Clifford Keeler and wife Bonnie, Frosty Keeler and wife Nancy, Sylvester Keeler and wife Jo Adelle, Neoma Keeler-Culp and husband Frank, Berry Keeler and wife Sharon; and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, infant brother Charles Keeler, and his daughter Robin Keeler Elliott.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 2 at 2pm at the First Christian Church of Fairfax with Pastor Russell Hughes officiating. Interment to follow in the Pixley Cemetery, visitation will be Monday, November 1, 2021, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home of Fairfax. Masonic Rites will be by the Grayhorse Masonic Lodge #124 of Fairfax.

Pallbearers: Terry Dooley, Larry Dooley, Gabe Graham, Mikael Swem, James Graham, and Dray Long.

Honorary Pallbearers: Clifford Keeler, Frosty Keeler, Sylvester Keeler, Berry Keeler, Frank Culp, and Larry Kothe. Online guest registry is available at www.hunsakerwootenfuneralhome.com

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Cleo Marie Abbott - April 25, 1943 - October 25, 2021

Departed: 10/25/2021 (Fairfax)

Obituary Preview: Cleo Marie (Robertson) Abbott, longtime Fairfax resident, gained her wings and left this world early in the dawn on Monday, October 25, 2021, to enter Heaven’s gates.

She was 78.She was born in Sugar Grove, Arkansas the daughter of Robert Wesley and Ella Vernice (Weaver) Robertson, Sr. on Sunday, April 25, 1943. Her father and grandfather, Howard L. Robertson were of Cherokee descent, and she was also Irish and Dutch.

Cleo spent most of the first four years of her life in Sugar Grove until the family came to the Fairfax-Ralston area in August of 1947. Once here, she attended schools at Ralston with her many brothers and sisters at her side. It may have been the beginning of her homemaking skills- practicing her cooking on her siblings that is.

Cleo and Donald Abbot tied the knot at Little Rock, Ark. with this marriage the two families became one. In the early years of their marriage the couple spent hours fishing while enjoying a cool drink, they also took a few spins on the dance floor occasionally.

An avid TV fan, on a daily schedule, you could often find her watching her favorite soap opera, The Young and the Restless, or a good ‘ole Western at other times. Come football season, watch out! the TV would be tuned to either one of her favorite sports teams, the Dallas Cowboys or OU Sooners, depending on who was playing at the time, and no one had better interrupt the game!!! Ironically, her favorite color was purple unless of course it was game time.

Cleo enjoyed her gigantic family, from the youngsters to the eldest, she loved them all dearly. As a homemaker she would prepare meals and cook for days at a time. Her home was always neat and tidy, freeing up her time to read a good romance novel.

She will be warmly remembered by her husband Don of the home, two daughters Wytonia Valencia and Linda Parker both of Fairfax; sons Mikeal Chitwood of Van Buren, Ark., Robert Chitwood of Fairfax and Anthony Chitwood of Tipton, Okla.; two brothers Johnny Robertson of Enid and George Robertson of Fairfax; a ton of extended family including grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Cleo was preceded in death by her parents, two sons James Elliott and Thomas Chitwood, five brothers Lee Wilkerson, Howard Robertson, Kenneth Robertson, Lloyd ‘Ray’ Robertson, Dober Robertson, two sisters Bernice Roach and Ruby Hawks and stepson Donnie Abbott.

Her family has chosen cremation but wish to have a time of visitation on Thursday, October 28th, 12 noon to 5p.m. at the Hunsaker Wooten Funeral Home Chapel, 201 N. 4th St., Fairfax Okla. Cleo will be buried at the Fairfax City Cemetery at a future date beside her son, Tommy Chitwood.

To leave a condolence for her family, visit Cleo’s online memorial page at www.hunsakerwootenfuneralhome.com  Arrangements are being handled by Hunsaker Wooten.

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Ronald Ray Smith - July 06, 1961 - October 21, 2021

Departed: 10/21/2021 (Fairfax)

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Charles Dwain Hensley - April 17, 1941 - October 07, 2021

Departed: 10/07/2021 (Fairfax)

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Cecelia Rose Heath - September 26, 1947 - October 05, 2021

Departed: 10/05/2021 (Fairfax)

Obituary Preview: Our Loving Mother and Nana, Passed away October 5, 2021, at her home in Fairfax OK.  Memorial contributions in Cecelia’s memory can be made to Humanity Hospice, 400 East Central Ste 303, Ponca City Ok, 74601. Cecelia Rose Daniels (CR) was born September 26th, 1947, to Edward (Eddie) Daniels and Marguerite (Sissy) Blackbird, she was their only baby.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, October 9, 2021, in the First Osage Baptist Church with Pastor Kyle Rhodes officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairfax City cemetery. Visitation is Thursday 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Grayhorse Chapel. Arrangements are in care of Hunsaker-Wooten Funeral Home of Fairfax, OK.

She grew up in Fairfax her entire life, married Dennis (Denny) Heath in 1967, they had two daughters, Celia Irene, and Dawna Rose. CR became very involved being a homemaker and mother, she took pride in her girls and her community. Other than being a mother when she became “Nana” she loved life.CR was a seasonal employee at the Big Hill Trading Post wrapping presents for Christmas gifts. She enjoyed camping, fishing, lake time, and spending time with her friends. She loved her simple life. She and her husband always looked after other kids needing a place to stay as well as their daughter’s friends a place to stay when they were in need. CR and Denny parted ways early in the year 1990, always loving their girls and grandchildren. Both remained close loving friends. CR later met a friend and partner in 2002, Johnny Ray Looney. They took care of grandchildren and enjoyed their lives together. And again, camped, fished, and had fun.

She is survived by her daughters, Celia Irene Gibson of the home, Dawna Rose, and Mark Bowman of Fairfax. Grandchildren Jared Gibson, Sasha Gibson, Lee Bowman, and Chase Bowman. Great-Grandchildren, Benton Welch, Hunter Gibson, Raileigh Gibson.

Proceeded in death were her parents Eddie and Sissy Daniels, her first cousin Butch Fish, who she fondly called “Brother,” Denny Heath, and Johnny Ray Looney. Online guest registry is available at www.hunsakerwootenfuneralhome.com

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Peter James Kenworthy II - June 07, 1950 - September 24, 2021

Departed: 09/24/2021 (Fairfax)

Obituary Preview: Peter James Kenworthy II, known to friends as Pete, of Hominy Oklahoma entered into rest on Friday, September 24, 2021 at the age of 71. Born June 7, 1950 in Fairfax, he was the son of the late Edmund Kennedy and Eva (Nunez) Kenworthy and the grandson of the late Peter James and Grace Drexil Kenworthy. He was a proud member of the Osage Nation and belonged to the tsi zho wah shtah keh clan. His Osage name is Wah Tse Tah, given to him by the late Walter Matin.  He began his education at the Sacred Heart School in Fairfax, later attended Middle Enterprise, then completed his education at Hominy High School graduating in 1968. Working in the oilfields of Osage County, he made many friends along the way who knew he would do anything for them, expecting nothing in return.  Pete was a dedicated, selfless, hard-working father who had a strong unconditional love for his children. The legacy of his kind spirit and zest for life will live on through them. In his spare time, he loved to lift weights, he liked the roar of the chainsaw as he cut wood and always enjoyed a good ‘ole team roping. Header or healer he could do both, his spirit was unflagging. He is survived by Edmund Kenworthy II, Peter Kenworthy III, Jessica Kenworthy, Eve Kenworthy and her husband Robert Moseley, Joe Tasso all of Hominy; five grandchildren Isaiah Kenworthy, Leah Moseley, Noah Moseley, Gabriel Kenworthy, and Thomas Kenworthy; sister Stephanie Rapp, nieces Jacquelyn DeLong and Angela Rapp, a nephew Joe Hall of Fairfax; four great nieces and nephews; along with aunts, uncles, and cousins in Colorado and California.  Visitation will be at 202 Washunga, Hominy. Graveside Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 28 at the Grayhorse Cemetery. Joe Hall will preside over the services, followed by traditional Osage songs led by John Shaw. Pallbearers are Rob Moseley, Michael Fields, Trey Barnes, Jeff Wilcox, Don Brown, and Darrell Brown.  Honorary bearers are Sam Mitts, James Crawford and Aaron Crawford. Arrangements are being handled by Hunsaker Wooten of Fairfax. Visit Peter’s online memorial page at www.hunsakerwootenfuneralhome.com  Memorial contributions honoring Peter may be made to Ascension St. John Foundation of Oklahoma, go to the Donate tab at: https://healthcare.ascension.org/donate?filter=Oklahoma

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Everett Widener - February 12, 1951 - September 20, 2021

Departed: 09/20/2021 (Fairfax)

Obituary Preview: Everett Virgil Widener, Jr., age 70, peacefully began his spiritual journey to Heaven on Monday evening, September 20, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones here on earth.

He was born on February 12, 1951 in Pawhuska, Okla. the oldest son of parents Everett Virgil and Mary Louise (Johnson) Widener, Sr. He grew up and attended schools in Wynona, where he was known as “little Everett.” He was a proud member of his High School graduating class of 1969. He furthered his education with college courses in the insurance field which would become his life’s work.

Everett married the love of his life, Sandra Kay Royster on December 16, 1971 in Fairfax, Oklahoma. They established their first home in Ralston and continued living in Ralston the remainder of his days. The couple was blessed with three beautiful and awesome daughters who were the pride and joy of his life.

In 2016 he retired from his life-long work in the insurance business after owning and operating agencies in Fairfax and later Pawnee Oklahoma. He established Widener Insurance in its present location in 1986, serving the public for 30 years at this location. Sandy assisted him for many of those years. In 1989, he opened the Pawnee office, adding his mom to the work crew. He was a hardworking dedicated father to his children. In his younger years, Everett could be found spending time with his family and watching basketball or the grandkids participating in their school activities. He was active as a basketball referee traveling around the state in the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. Everett taught the intermediate boys Sunday School class at Ralston First Baptist Church where he was a member. As time went on, he also enjoyed fishing, watching baseball and how about those OU football games?  Go Sooners!

He will be warmly remembered by his loving wife Sandy of the home; one daughter Tara and husband K.C. Porter; his dear mother Marylou; one grandson Nolan Bratton of the home; four more grandsons: Levi, Landon, Lane, and Ladd Porter all of Ralston; a niece Crystal Widener and daughter Mychal of Stillwater; and a host of wonderful neighbors as well as many satisfied customers through the years who were great friends.

Those greeting him in heaven include his father Everett, Sr.; a brother Michael Widener; a sister Dema Turgeon; two daughters, Shannon Bratton and Diana Widener; and a nephew Michael Widener, Jr.

Visitation will be Sunday, 1pm – 5pm and Monday, 10am – 4pm, September 26 & 27 at the Hunsaker Wooten Funeral Home Chapel, 201 N 4th Street, Fairfax.

Graveside Services will be 11a.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at the Dixie Bear Creek Cemetery, immediately southeast of Cleveland, Okla. Pastor Mike Brock of the First Baptist Church in Ralston will officiate.

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Ronald B Shaw - October 30, 1953 - September 10, 2021

Departed: 09/10/2021 (Fairfax)

Obituary Preview: Ronald Blane Shaw, MD, age 67, passed on Friday, Sept. 10th at his home in Shawnee, OK. Rosary will be held 7p.m. Monday, at the Grayhorse Chapel with Father Desmond Ibeneme officiating. Traditional Osage Services will be held 10a.m., Tuesday also at the Chapel with Mongreen Lookout officiating. Interment will follow services at the Grayhorse Cemetery under the care of the Hunsaker Wooten Funeral Home. Ron will be at the Grayhorse Chapel Saturday evening, Sunday, and Monday September 11, 12, 13, 2021. Friends may leave online condolences at www.hunsakerwootenfuneralhome.com.

Ron was born at Claremore Indian Hospital. His parents, Jack and Ruth, raised him in the Tulsa area. His formative years began at Cascia Hall. He attended OSU and was advanced into an accelerated program at Dartmouth. He obtained his medical degree at the University of Washington School of Medicine. His residency was completed at OU Health Sciences Center. Ron’s specialty was Internal Medicine, and he was Board Certified in Addictionology. He was affiliated with hospitals in Moore, Shawnee, and the Pawhuska area’s including St. John Medical Center in Broken Arrow and Tulsa. He had been in practice for approximately 40 years. His accomplishments were many as he served on numerous boards, committees and focus groups. Ron recently was nationally recognized by the Association of American Indian Physicians as the Physician of the year for 2021. Ron was a committed advocate to tribal self-governance.

Ron, Osage/Creek, while proud of his combined Indian heritage, loved being Osage. He was of the Gray Horse district in Osage County. Ron was deeply rooted in his culture. He actively participated in Osage ceremonies, dances and learning songs and was a ‘closet’ singer. Ron was the first Physician to serve on the Osage Congress. He left that role to contribute his broad range of talent to the growing Osage health system as their CEO/CMO till stepping down in April of this year.

Ron enjoyed golf, loved football, music, vintage cars and simple pleasures like his Dodge Charger and an occasional cigar.

He was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle. He mentored countless Native students with the hope they would serve their people.

Ron is survived by wife, Lesa Shaw; son, Blaine and his wife, Cindy; granddaughter, Amber; son, Samuel Shaw; stepdaughter, Faith Brown; stepson, Chris Byford; sister, Rosemary Shaw; brother, John and his wife, Tracy; brother, Mike Shaw, and Becki; stepbrother, Scott Wilson; stepbrother, James ‘Big Mike’ Wilson and his wife Laurie.

Pallbearers are John Shaw, Joe Hall, Mark Freeman, George Pease, Joe Tillman, and RJ Walker. Honorary Bearers include Russ Tallchief, Joel Young, Mickey Shaw, Chris Byford, Dillion Lookout, and Tyler Shaw.

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