Obituary Listing

Apr 22, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Billy Don Shelby, who left us on April 22, 2024, in Vici, Oklahoma. He was 43 years old. Billy was born on December 20, 1980, in Oklahoma City to Eric Shelby and Gina Fothergill. He grew up in Vici, where he graduated from Vici High School....

Apr 21, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Norman Lee Bay, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and community pillar. Norman departed this life on April 21, 2024, in Shattuck, Oklahoma, at the age of 84. He was born on September 12, 1939, in Shattuck to Willie and Norma (Deal) Bay.

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Apr 12, 2024

Linda Fern (Robertson) Jameson Fritz, known lovingly as Wendy, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024, in Catoosa, Oklahoma at the age of 83. Born on June 14, 1940, in Leedey, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Floyd and Audrey Robertson.

Wendy grew up in Leedey where she attended local schools and graduated in 1958. From an...

Apr 11, 2024

Jack Chester Shelley, aged 66, of Woodward, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on April 11, 2024. Born in Seminole, Texas on October 10, 1957, to John William and Joan Ann (Wheeler) Shelley, Jack's early years were spent in Guymon, Oklahoma, where he attended local schools and graduated with the class of 1976. It was in...

Apr 11, 2024

Mary Ann (Wright) Shockey, age 83, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024, in Cordell, Oklahoma. She was born on December 31, 1940, in Pampa, Texas, she was the cherished daughter of James Doss and Mary Ruth (Kingery) Wright. Mary Ann's early education was at Wilson Elementary School, followed by graduation from Pampa High School in 1959....

Apr 7, 2024

Evelyn "Jennifer" Petree was born September 29, 1976, to parents Sheryl Shelton Bunde and Neal Edens, and went home to Jesus on April 7th, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends. She exemplified unwavering dedication, love, and passion for her family, friends, and community, and will be forever remembered and missed.

Jennifer graduated...

Apr 7, 2024

Patricia Leah Kester, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on April 7, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on July 12, 1968, in Mooreland, Oklahoma, to Janet Mann. Patricia, known affectionately as Trish, led a life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her family and community.

Growing...

Apr 6, 2024

Eileen Beth (Hutchison) Johnston, gracefully departed this life on April 6, 2024, in Clinton, Oklahoma, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. She was born on January 6, 1937, in Woodward, Oklahoma, to her loving parents Floyd Taft and Barbara Marguerite (Bailey) Hutchison. Eileen spent her formative years in Fargo, Oklahoma, where she attended school, eventually graduating...

Apr 5, 2024

Velma Switzer, 94, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024.  She was born on November 21, 1929 to Grover and Alma McKay in a small homestead west of Leedey.   She attended primary school at Three Corner followed by a short time in Long Beach, CA to return to Oklahoma to graduate from Liberty Center in 1947.   She...

Apr 5, 2024

Vernon Wayne Peck, son of Floyd Buster and Catherine Minerva (Howard) Peck, was born July 28, 1939, northwest of Leedey, Oklahoma, in Dewey County.   He passed from this life at home surrounded by loved ones on April 5, 2024.

Vernon attended school at Leedey Public Schools all 12 years, graduating with the Class of 1957.  He also...

Mar 31, 2024

Patricia Marrie Brosh, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed from

this life on March 31, 2024, at the age of 72. She was born on September 10, 1951, to Louis Lloyd and Alberta "Bert" Mae (Bridgeman) in Shattuck, Oklahoma.

A member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Pat was baptized...

Mar 28, 2024

On June 13, 1938 in Olathe, Colorado, Betty Jean Nation was born to Bro. Lewis and Sis Violet (Ashby) Nation.  She was welcomed into this world by her sister Gladys and brothers Thomas and Lawerence.  The family grew up in the Olathe area and at the age of six they moved to Tulare, California.  Times were hard...

Mar 26, 2024

Barbara Jean Young, 68, of Fort Supply, Oklahoma, passed away on March 26, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 11, 1955, in Waynoka, Oklahoma, to the late Joe and Beatrice Valencia.

Barbara spent her formative years in Waynoka, attending grade school and graduating from Waynoka High School with...

Mar 23, 2024

Gary C. Riseley, 84, of Vici passed away on March 23, 2024 in Vici. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Vici Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Mahlon Richardson officiating.

Gary was born February 21, 1940 in Camargo to Dallas and Minnie Riseley. He graduated from Camargo in 1958. Gary...

Mar 19, 2024

N ancy Lee Salisbury, born on September 18, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, embarked on her final journey on March 19,2024. With deep sorrow, we bid farewell to a remarkable soul whose life was a tapestry woven with love, adventure, and an unwavering zest for adventure.

Nancy's heart was forever intertwined with Ohio, where...

Mar 15, 2024

Sharon Ann Messenger went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2024. She was born to William Frederick and Alma Sheid on December 8, 1943 in Hollis, OK. Sharon graduated from Hollis High School in May 1962 and later married the love of her life, Robert Messenger on August 24, 1962. They had a happy marriage of 55...

Mar 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roy William Smith II, who left us at the age of 48. Roy was born in Phoenix, Arizona, to Terry Don and Dalene (Altaha) Smith, and throughout his life, he embarked on journeys that spanned multiple states, from Arizona to Alaska, Kansas, and Oklahoma.

As a...

Mar 12, 2024

Boden James "Bo" Workman, a vibrant and accomplished young man, journeyed from this world on March 12, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and unwavering enthusiasm. Born on July 9, 2004, in Oklahoma City to his loving parents Jeffrey Bryant Workman and Melissa Rae Workman, Bo's life was a testament to the power of passion...

Mar 12, 2024

Norma Lee (Heinsohn) Miller, 94, of Arnett went to be with our Lord and Savior March 12th, 2024. Norma was born March 19,1929 to Ivan and Martha (Shelton) Heinsohn in a little two room house 16 miles south of Arnett. She started School at Packsaddle in a one room School House. At mid-term her family moved about...

Mar 11, 2024

Jessie Lee Willsie, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and respected pastor, passed away on March 11, 2024, at the age of 92. He was born on March 21, 1931, in Mena, Arkansas, to Lee Jefferson and Lillian Willsie.

Growing up in Leedey, Oklahoma, Jessie graduated from Leedey High School in 1949....