Rita Lynn Ortez
Feb 3, 2025
Rita Ortez Current Services Rita Lynn (McCraw) Ortez, 63, passed away on February 3, 2025, in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. She was born on March 10, 1961, in Roswell, New Mexico, to Kenneth and Mildred McCraw. Rita dedicated many years of her life to the Family Health Center in Tishomingo, where she found great joy in her work and cherished the...
Tammy Laverne Samis
Jan 30, 2025
Tammy Laverne Samis, born on September 18, 1966, in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, in Madill, Oklahoma. She was 58 years old. Tammy attended school in Azle, Texas, and dedicated much of her professional life as a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Veterans Affairs (VA), where she provided compassionate care to those who served....
Margaret Ann Chastain
Jan 22, 2025
Margaret Ann Chastain, born on September 15, 1940, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, in her hometown of Ardmore. Margaret was a talented beautician who dedicated her career to helping others feel their best. Her work brought joy and confidence to many throughout her life. In 1974, Margaret married Glen Chastain in Ardmore, Oklahoma, and...
Brenda Marlene Gray
Jan 17, 2025
Brenda Marlene Gray, a lifelong resident of Wylie, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on January 17, 2025. Brenda shared 55 wonderful years of marriage with her devoted husband, Michael Gray. Together, they raised two children, Robin and Dean, and were blessed with two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Brenda was a beautician who co-owned a salon with her...
Tracey Annette Fulton
Jan 13, 2025
Tracey Fulton Current Services Tracey Annette Fulton, age 66, of Ravia, Oklahoma died in Plano, Texas on January 13, 2025. She was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma on October 02, 1958 to Wilma Ruth Williamson and Walter Fulton. Tracey attended many schools throughout the state of Oklahoma before graduating Tishomingo High School. She attended and graduated Murray State College and...
Kathleen Tores Roczey
Jan 13, 2025
Kathleen Tores Roczey, born on March 29, 1949, in Santa Barbara, California, passed away peacefully at home in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. She was 75 years old. Kathleen was the beloved wife of Donald Ray Roczey, with whom she shared 30 years of marriage. The couple wed in 1993 in Santa Barbara before making their home in Tishomingo in 2013. Kathleens...
Lelah Jo Michels
Jan 7, 2025
Lelah Jo Michels, born on March 19, 1946, in Ojai, California, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, in Madill, Oklahoma. She was 78 years old. Lelah was the beloved daughter of Charles Joseph and Mary Ellen Farrar, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by both her loving husbands. Lelah is survived by her...
Melton Gene Hester
Dec 17, 2024
Melton Hester Current Services Melton Gene Hester, born January 25, 1947, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his residence in Ravia, where he lived his entire life. He was the son of Henry and Juanita Hester. Melton attended Ravia Elementary School and graduated from Ravia High School in 1965. Shortly after, he served his country honorably in the...
Terry Lee Dorer
Dec 4, 2024
Terry Lee Dorer, born on February 8, 1959, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, in Ardmore, Oklahoma. He was the beloved son of the late Bobby Dorer and Jodie Melkovitz. He lived his entire life in the Mannsville and Greasy Bend area. Terry's life was a tapestry of family, passion, and dedication. He is survived...
Nelda Kay Ogle
Nov 29, 2024
Nelda Kay Ogle was born on August 16, 1959 in Brownsfield, TX to Joey and Billie (Cross) Johnson. Nelda unexpectedly passed from this life on November 29, 2024 at her home in Coleman, OK. With her father working for Haliburton, most of Neldas childhood was spent living abroad. From the years 1972 to 1975 Nelda attended the American School...
Carlos Antonio Gonzalez
Nov 28, 2024
Carlos Gonzalez Current Services Carlos Antonio Gonzalez, born on January 5, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2024, in Madill, Oklahoma. He was the beloved son of Gonzalo and Maria Hernandez. Carlos is survived by his devoted father, Gonzalo Hernandez of Dallas, Texas and his cherished children, Katherine June Gonzalez and Carlos Dixon Gonzalez, both of...
Johnny Lee Taylor
Nov 18, 2024
Johnny Lee Taylor, 72, passed away on November 18, 2024, in Durant, Oklahoma. Born on August 16, 1952, in Talihina, Oklahoma, Johnny spent his formative years in Sherman, Texas, where he graduated from Sherman High School. Johnny dedicated many years of service to Sundowner Trailers, marking a significant chapter in his professional life. He was a man of faith,...
Yetta Skidmore
Nov 8, 2024
Yetta Skidmore, 'Meme' , passed away on November 7, 2024, at the age of 64 in Sherman, Texas. Born on June 23, 1960, in Waco, Texas. She married Ray Skidmore on February 17, 1974 in Waco, Texas. Yetta embarked on a fulfilling career as a cosmetologist and hairdresser, later expanding her professional skills to include floral design. Her artistic...
Jonnie Ray Haines
Nov 7, 2024
Jonnie Ray Haines, aged 73, passed away on November 7, 2024, in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Jonnie was born on November 25, 1950, in Sulphur, Oklahoma to the late Sam and Dorothy Haines. Jonnie pursued an education at Murray State College for nursing, which laid the foundation for his career as a dedicated salesman. Jonnie was a man of deep faith...
Linda Sue Rose
Oct 9, 2024
Linda Sue Rose, aged 76, passed away on October 9, 2024, in Durant, Oklahoma. Born on March 22, 1948, in Eufaula, Oklahoma, Linda dedicated many years of her life to caring for others as a Certified Medical Assistant at a local nursing home, a role that reflected her nurturing nature and compassion. Linda cherished her leisure time; she was...
Gillie Joann Diedrich
Oct 4, 2024
Gillie JoAnn Diedrich, aged 41, passed away on October 4, 2024, in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, where she was also born on July 12, 1983. She leaves behind her significant other, Brian Shipley, and three sons, Travis J Frates, Ethan Leroy Frates, and Preston David Frates, all of Ardmore, Oklahoma. She is also survived by her mother, Reba Faye Johnson, her...
Rodney 'Cookie' Todd Blue
Sep 28, 2024
Rodney Todd 'Cookie' Blue passed away on September 28, 2024 in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 71 years, 10 months & 26 days. Born on November 2, 1952, in Sacramento, California, Cookie spent his formative years attending school in Tishomingo before embarking on a career in yard maintenance. He was a simple guy and loved doing yard work....
Gayla Sue Sharp
Sep 19, 2024
Gayla Sharp Current Services Gayla Sue Sharp, 58, of Tishomingo, Oklahoma, passed away on September 20, 2024. Born in Tishomingo on December 5, 1965, to Roy Lee and Barbara Sue Sharp, Gayla was a cherished member of her community and a devout Christian. She attended Ravia Grade School and graduated from Ravia High School, where she formed many lifelong...
Eunice Anne Glidewell
Sep 2, 2024
Eunice Glidewell Current Services Eunice Anne Glidewell, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024 at the age of 80 years, in Gainesville, Texas. Born on March 13, 1944, in Tucson, Arizona, she was a cherished member of her community and a devoted servant in her role as City treasurer for the town of Mannsville for many years. Eunice's life...
Lajuan Wheeler
Aug 13, 2024
Lajuan Wheeler, affectionately known as Lou, Sister, or Mama Lou, passed away on August 9, 2024, in Plano, Texas, at the age of 88. Born on May 16, 1936, in Levelland, Texas, she lived a vibrant life marked by her passion for dance and her dedication to her career in nursing and physical therapy in Garland, Texas. Lajuan's love...