Obituaries

Jesse Glenn

Jesse “Jess” Glenn, age 89, passed away on Feb. 18, 2026. Jess was born on Jan. 26, 1937, in Avoka Township—now known as Asher, OK, to Elmer Glenn and Athie Alma Dowd. He attended school in Asher through the eighth grade before answering the call to serve his country in the United States Army.

Tina Rena Brinson

Tina Rena Brinson passed away on Feb. 22, 2026. She was born to Martha and Dewayne Wilkins in Coleman, TX, on Nov. 30, 1968.Tina was a proud and devoted “Nanny” who found her greatest joy in her family.

Rebecca Ann Honkomp

Rebecca “Becky” Ann Honkomp passed away Feb. 15, 2026. Becky was born on May 13, 1965, in Wichita Falls, TX, to Robert “Bob” and Phyllis Biter and was raised in Petrolia, TX. As an adult she moved to Wichita Falls where she married Tim on April 30, 1990.

Billie Canaday

Billie Floy Canaday, age 89, passed away Feb. 21, 2026. She was born May 16, 1936, in Memphis, TN to John Morrie and Edna C. (Creel) Hill. She graduated from Midwest City High School in 1954. Billie married James Canaday in 1956 and spent 28 years as a military wife raising their children.

Gloria Duncan

Gloria Jean Duncan passed away Feb. 21, 2026. Gloria dedicated many years of faithful service to the State of Oklahoma as a Tax Auditor, where she was known for her strong work ethic and professionalism.She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Wanda Curry, and her husband, James Duncan.
Clayton H. Eads

Clayton H. Eads

Clayton H. Eads

Clayton H. Eads passed away peacefully on Feb. 15, 2026 to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Clayton was born Mar. 5, 1944, in Shawnee, OK to Clayton “Happy” Eads and Lena Pearl (Barnes) Eads.
Marie Couey

Marie Couey

Marie Couey

Marie Couey passed away Nov. 25, 2025. She was born on June 17, 1942, in Bakersfield, CA. Marie moved to Oklahoma as a child and dedicated her life to the betterment of her community.She was a beloved educator, leaving behind a legacy of wisdom, kindness, and service.
Wilma Rodgers

Wilma Rodgers

Wilma Rodgers

Wilma “Jean” (Jeffcoat) Rodgers, 91, passed away on Feb. 15, 2026. She was born on Aug. 12, 1934, in Alex, OK to W.J. (Wilkey) Jeffcoat and Nellie Mae (Dutton) Jeffcoat. Jean graduated from Shawnee High School, Shawnee, OK. On Sept. 14, 1952, she married W. Norvell Rodgers.

Bradon Pearson

Bradon Michael Pearson, 31, passed away on Jan. 20, 2026. He was born on Feb. 23, 1994, in Altus, OK to Lee Michael Pearson and Kimberly Pierce Bell. Bradon graduated from military school in Louisiana and later attended Seminole State College before enlisting in the United States Army in 2015.

Nolan “Blake” Garrett

Nolan “Blake” Garrett was born to Nolan Garrett and Carol Permenter Garrett on Sept. 14, 1992 in Austin TX. He passed away on Feb. 8, 2026. During his formative years, Blake exhibited a remarkable talent for the performing arts, participating in local plays and musical theater productions.