Apr 9, 2022

On the morning of April 9, 2022 Keith Helmer, 55, of Barstow, California was peacefully reborn into Heaven following a brief battle with health problems.  Keith was born and raised in Barstow, California.  In his earlier years, he resided in Barstow and attended the Adventist K-8 and Barstow High School.  Keith started trucking at the age of 16.  His...

Apr 7, 2022

Joseph “Rryon” Drawbridge Hernandez was born on June 10, 1982 in Woodward, Oklahoma.  He left this world on April 7, 2022 ,with a broken heart, at the age of 39. Rryon came in this world as a Blessing to Jay Drawbridge and Jo (Trissel) Drawbridge.

Rryon always had a mission to achieve in life.  He...

Apr 6, 2022

Lorraine Forester (Lovette) (Hardesty) (Rake) passed peacefully with her daughter, Jackie, by her bedside on April 6, 2022.  She was just shy of her 93rd birthday on April 24.

Lorraine grew up on the family farm graduating from Kiowa High School in 1947.  During those days she was active in the school band on the saxophone and as majorette...

Apr 2, 2022

Allesi Ann Anderson was born March 7, 1955 in Claremore to parents, Luther and Yvonne Corley Jones, and passed from this life in Oklahoma City on April 2, 2022.  She and Rickey Anderson were married in 1978 in Tulsa.  Allesi was a civilian Navy Recruiter in Claremore and had also worked in the Alfalfa County District Attorney’s Office for...

Mar 24, 2022

Erna Bartel Fisher was born April 12, 1945 in Fairview to parents, Edward M. Bartel and Dorathy Mason Bartel, and passed from this life at her home in Enid on March 24, 2022.  She graduated high school then attended college.  Erna served her country in the U. S. Air Force and on March 23, 1974 she and Richard Fisher...

Mar 21, 2022

Viva Alma Barnes Bowers was born on March 10, 1928, to Martin V. and Lillie A. Barnes, on the family farm, in Major County, Oklahoma. She received her schooling from Waynoka High School. She passed away in the early hours of March 21, 2022.

She married William (Bill) Joseph Bowers on February 6, 1946. To this union...

Mar 20, 2022

Mallary Diane Herrera (19) was born on August 10, 2002 in Enid, Oklahoma and went to be with Jesus early Sunday morning, March 20, 2022, following a tragic car accident.  Mallary is the daughter of Aaron & Lizzie Bruns and Hector & Karina Herrera.  She was the BEST big sister to Jace, Cole, Eli, Adamariz, Hector Jr., and Paloma,...

Mar 18, 2022

Martha “Bobbie” Schoeb, 89, of Cherokee, peacefully passed away March 18, 2022.

She was born in Hepler, Kansas, October 10, 1932. She was a class officer and graduated valedictorian of her high school class.

She moved to Cherokee, Oklahoma to work for Monroe-Miller Motor Company as a bookkeeper. She married Robert Schoeb on March 1,...

Mar 6, 2022

Rose Mary (Newton) Gillig was born on January 3, 1927, to Carl and Beatrice Newton in Cleo Springs, Oklahoma and passed to her Heavenly home on March 6, 2022, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Rose grew up on her family’s farm where she learned to cook, help with the farm animals, and care for her brothers and sisters. She attended Elm...

Mar 6, 2022

Carolyn J. Kellet was born September 23, 1944 in Enid to parents, Dan Smith and Lena Belle Nixon Smith, and passed from this life on March 6, 2022 at her home in Enid.  Carolyn graduated from Enid High School then attended Enid Business School.  She started her own insurance company in Wichita and...

Mar 5, 2022

Merle Eugene Kersten

Merle Eugene Kersten, beloved son of Amos and Bertha Kersten, was born in Logan, Iowa on November 18, 1925 and went Home to his Lord on March 5, 2022 at the age of 96.

Born on a small farm in southwest Iowa, he left his farm roots to enlist in the ROTC...

Feb 28, 2022

Patsy Lou (Pat) Holmes, 89, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 28, 2022, after a brief illness, just two weeks shy of her 90th birthday, in Gulf Breeze, Florida.  She was born March 13, 1932, in Kiowa, Kansas, the eldest daughter of Paul and Ella (Humphrey) Holmstrom. She attended schools in Wichita, El Dorado, and graduated from Kiowa High School...

Feb 27, 2022

Arlie Linn Mathews quietly passed to the other side to join his wife of 73 years, Trecie, on February 27, 2022. He leaves a celebrated legacy of dedication to his faith, bravery in the face of an enemy, a passion for his work, and a longing to create. He was a farmer, a cowboy, a Navy man,...

Feb 24, 2022

Carl (Tim) Jacob Kuepfer

Carl (Tim) Jacob Kuepfer was the only child born to Leo and Lorene (Foster) Kuepfer on July 13, 1929 in Lansing, Michigan. He quietly and peacefully crossed over Jordan in his home surrounded by his family on February 24, 2022 reaching the age 92 years. Dad left a clear testimony of being at...

Feb 24, 2022

Charles Junior Brinson was born to Charles and Elnora Brinson on June 13, 1941 and passed from this life on February 24, 2022 at Fairview Fellowship Home.

Junior married Billie Wilcox on December 28, 1966.

Those who preceded Junior in death include his parents, Charles and Elnora Brinson; brothers, Jerry Brinson and Steve Brinson, and...

Feb 21, 2022

Leon Robert “Lonnie Bob” Major was born in Enid, Oklahoma on November 23, 1951 to parents, Willie and Lynette Major.  His dad worked as a lineman on construction for OG&E, and the family moved all around Oklahoma, living briefly in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, before again settling down in Enid, where Leon attended school until his junior year.  He loved...

Feb 21, 2022

Everett “Bun” Vernon Rowe of Fairview passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, after a lengthy hospital stay. He was a long-time resident of Fairview.  Bun was born on his grandparents’ farm east of Aline on November 20, 1935, to Ethyl and Everett Rowe. Bun attended Ringwood High School where he played basketball and baseball. Bun married Hannah Wahl on...

Feb 21, 2022

Everett “Bun” Vernon Rowe

November 20, 1935  -  February 21, 2022

Bun was born in rural Aline on November 20, 1935 to Everett and Ethyl Rowe and passed from this life on February 21, 2022 in Oklahoma City.

A memorial service for Bun will be held later.  Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home,...

Feb 15, 2022

Peggy Colson, age 83, of Burlington, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022.  She was born July 31, 1938, to Melvin and Beulah Cook.  She was a graduate of Burlington Public Schools and Northwestern Oklahoma State University.  While at NWOSU, she was a member of Delta Zeta sorority and was Ranger Queen her freshman year.  She married...

Feb 11, 2022

Correl Lester (C.L.) Morris – 86, passed away February 11th 2022 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma.

Visitation with family and friends will be Monday, February 14th from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM with family present 5-7 PM and Tuesday, February 15th from 9 AM-12 PM at Lanman Funeral Home, 309 E 4th St. in Helena, Oklahoma. Graveside Service...