OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Oklahoma.

Johnnie "Sue" Glen Cooper

Johnnie "Sue" Glen Cooper

Jan 11, 2026

Mrs. Johnnie "Sue" Glen (Nelson) Cooper, age 85, of Ratliff City, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Duncan, Oklahoma. A graveside service is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Hennepin Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Mike Johnston. Arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Alexander Gray Funeral Home in Ratliff City.

Born on June...

Benny James Kinsey

Benny James Kinsey

Jan 8, 2026

Healdton – Memorial Services for Mr. Benny James Kinsey, 51, of Healdton are scheduled for 2:00 PM Thursday Jan. 15, 2026 at the First Baptist Church of Healdton with Rev. Mike Johnston and Rev. Kent Stewart officiating. Cremation services and arrangements are under the direction and care of Alexander Gray Funeral Home of Healdton. Everyone is encouraged to wear “overalls”...

Brenda Joyce (Bright) Taylor

Brenda Joyce (Bright) Taylor

Jan 8, 2026

Graveside services for Brenda Joyce (Bright) Taylor, 70, of Yukon, are scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the New Velma Cemetery with Pastor Tommy Savage officiating. Services are under the direction and care of Alexander Gray Velma Chapel.

Brenda was born December 18, 1955, at Ardmore, OK to the late Mr. Guy Jefferson Bright and Mrs. Thelma Joyce (Strickland) Bright....

Ruben Lee Bates

Ruben Lee Bates

Jan 7, 2026

Simon - Ruben Lee Bates, aged 77, of Simon, Oklahoma, passed away on January 7, 2026. He was born on November 13, 1948, in Antlers, Oklahoma, to Theodore Ray Bates and Eastleen Gibson Bates.

Ruben spent much of his upbringing south of Wilson and graduated from Wilson High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy on June 2, 1967, where...

Paula Ann Stewart

Paula Ann Stewart

Jan 5, 2026

Paula Ann (Sullivan) Stewart, aged 70, of Sulphur, Oklahoma, passed away on January 5, 2026. Born on February 18, 1955, in Duncan, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Paul D. Sullivan and Mrs. Patty Ann (House) Fairless.

Paula grew up in Healdton and graduated from high school there in 1973. She began her professional career in the State...

Chad Ashley Klingler

Chad Ashley Klingler

Jan 3, 2026

Services for Chad Ashley Klingler, Jr, 25, of Healdton, are scheduled for 2:00 P.M., Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Alexander Gray Funeral Home Chapel in Healdton with Pastor Tommy Savage officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Olive Cemetery in Healdton.

Chad Ashley Klingler, Jr. was born October 31, 2000, at Chickasha to Mr. Chad Ashley Klinger, Sr. and Toni Ida...

Donna Kay Henderson

Donna Kay Henderson

Jan 3, 2026

Memorial services for Donna Kay Henderson, age 69, of Healdton, are scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at the Fox Baptist Church, with Rev. Carl Taylor officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Alexander Gray Funeral Home in Healdton.

Donna was born on March 23, 1956, in Vandalia, Illinois, to the late William James "Bill" Kinsey and Dorothy Wahneta (Hardison)...

Roy Alvin Provence

Roy Alvin Provence

Jan 2, 2026

Services for Roy Alvin Provence, 86, of Ringling, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Ringling Church of Christ. Interment will follow at the Ringling Memorial Cemetery. Services are under the direction and care of Alexander Gray Funeral Home of Ringling.

Roy Alvin Provence, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on January 2, 2026,...

Virgil Ray Holybee

Virgil Ray Holybee

Jan 1, 2026

Graveside Inurnment services for Virgil Ray Holybee, 67, of Ardmore, are scheduled for 10:00 A.M., Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Rosehill Cemetery in Ardmore with Stevie Skinner officiating. Services are under the direction and care of Alexander Gray Funeral Home and Crematory.

Virgil was born June 15, 1958, at Ardmore to the late Mr. Oscar Cleo Holybee and Mrs. Juanita Mary...

Theda Joyce Davis

Theda Joyce Davis

Dec 29, 2025

Memorial services for Theda Joyce Davis will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Alexander Gray Funeral Home Chapel in Willson, OK, under the care and direction of Alexander Gray Funeral Home.

Theda Joyce Davis was born on June 18, 1962, to Lloyd Lee Ashley and Eva Belle Tindall Wheeler in McAlester, OK. She passed away peacefully...

Beverly Ann McClennahan

Beverly Ann McClennahan

Dec 25, 2025

Funeral services for Beverly Ann (Pierce) McClennahan, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Milo Baptist Church with her grandsons Josh and Layne McClennahan officiating. Interment will take place at Woodford Cemetery. The services are under the care and direction of Alexander Gray Funeral Home in Wilson. 

Beverly was...

Charles Orville Taliaferro

Charles Orville Taliaferro

Dec 25, 2025

Graveside services for Charles "Charlie" Orville Taliaferro, 83, will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the Taliaferro Family Cemetery, with Pastor Donny Custar officiating. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Alexander Gray Funeral Home in Wilson.

Charlie was born on September 29, 1942, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to the late Mr. Orville Taliaferro and Mrs. Carmen...

Johnnie Lynn Jennings

Johnnie Lynn Jennings

Dec 24, 2025

Johnnie "Abe" Lynn Jennings, aged 81, passed away on December 24, 2025, in Minelo, Texas. He was born on December 1, 1944, in Lebanon, Oklahoma, to the late Alvin Luther Jennings and Eva Oretha (Armour) Jennings. Arrangements for cremation are being handled by Alexander Gray Funeral Home and Crematory in Healdton.

Johnnie was raised in Elmore City, where he attended school....

Laura Ann Cronley

Laura Ann Cronley

Dec 24, 2025

Laura Ann Cronley was called home on December 24, 2025, leaving this world with a story shaped by endurance, love, and faith. Though her journey was not without hardship, her life was meaningful, and her spirit known to God long before it was known to us.

She carried burdens that few could understand yet continued forward with quiet strength. Through the...

Terence Scott Taylor

Terence Scott Taylor

Dec 24, 2025

Terence "Scott" Taylor, age 55, of Madill, Oklahoma, passed away at his home on December 24, 2025. Born on June 16, 1970, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, he was the beloved son of Jerry Dwain Taylor and Carolyn Sue (Grissom) Fox.

Scott grew up in Southern Oklahoma and graduated from MacArthur High School in Lawton in 1989. He began his career with National...

Stella "Louise" Cummins

Stella "Louise" Cummins

Dec 24, 2025

Stella "Louise" Cummins was born on June 30, 1949, in Terral, Oklahoma, to Wilbert Lee Howard and Evelyn Elizabeth (Lee) Howard. She passed away peacefully at her home in Wilson, Oklahoma, on December 24, 2025, at the age of 76.

Cremation services are being handled by Alexander Gray Funeral Home in Wilson. The family will hold a private service at a...

Aaron "Jason" Young

Aaron "Jason" Young

Dec 21, 2025

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Aaron "Jason" Young, age 53, of Velma, Oklahoma, passed away on December 21, 2025, in Oklahoma City. He was born on October 21, 1972, in Duncan, Oklahoma, to Mr. George Merle Young and Mrs. Mary Beth (Layn) McGuire.

Jason was raised in Velma, where he graduated from Velma-Alma School before furthering his education at Cameron University for one year....

Jason Scott Cox

Jason Scott Cox

Dec 20, 2025

Private inurnment services are scheduled for Jason Scott Cox at Hewitt Cemetery, with Junior Andrews officiating. Services are under the direction and care of Alexander Gray Crematory.

Jason Scott Cox, 55, of Wilson, was born June 5, 1970, at Ardmore, to Mr. Gerald Dwain Cox and Mrs. Janis Lee (Wilson) Barber. He departed this life Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his...

David Lee Hatley

David Lee Hatley

Dec 19, 2025

Mr. David Lee Hatley, age 88, of Lone Grove, passed away at his home on December 19, 2025. He was born on May 18, 1937, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to the late Robert Lee Hatley, Jr. and Mable Novis (Hitt) Hatley.

David was raised on a dairy farm and pursued his education at Plainview Schools. He married Jean Cox on May 25,...

Gregory "Greg" Elijah Mehagan

Gregory "Greg" Elijah Mehagan

Dec 18, 2025

Services for Gregory Greg” Elijah Mehagan, 67, of Ardmore, are scheduled for 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the Old Lone Grove Cemetery with Darryl Howard and Darren Howard officiating. Services will be under the direction and care of Alexander Gray Funeral Home in Wilson.

Greg was born May 5, 1958, at Houston, TX to Mr. Elijah Clinton Mehagan, Jr....

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