Obituaries

Donald Wayne Frair

Donald Wayne Frair, age 59, passed away June 22, 2025. He was born Mar. 9, 1966 in Shawnee, OK to Jerry Dan Frair and Nancy Louise (Ford) Frair. He worked as a mechanic for most of his life.

Vina Mae (Thomas) Crocket

Vina Mae (Thomas) Crockett passed away June 20, 2025 at her home at the age of 85. Vina was the third child born to Toby Thomas and Eula Faye (Hughes) Wilson. She met and married O.T. Johnson Jr. and to this union five girls were born. She later met and married Elmer Crocket Sr.

Cullen Scott Walker

Cullen Scott Walker, 30, passed away in Tempe, AZ, on June 16, 2025. Cullen was born on Sept. 8, 1994 to Mark and Lisa Walker. He attended South Rock Creek Elementary School where he played football, baseball, basketball, ran track, and was captain of the academic team.

Lonnie George Dunkin, Sr.

Lonnie George Dunkin, 94, passed away on June 13, 2025. He was born on Oct. 2, 1930 in Oklahoma City to Violet Marie (Melott) and George William Dunkin. Lonnie graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1948. He attended Oklahoma State University on a track scholarship and graduated in May 1952.

Addie Faith Pruitt

Addie Faith Pruitt passed away on June 16, 2025. Born on April 3, 2025, at just 5 lbs, 15 oz, Addie brought so much joy into the lives of those around her. Although her time with us was short, she touched us all in countless ways, and her memory will be forever cherished.

Phillip Richard Cimei Jr.

Phillip Richard Cimei Jr. tragically passed away on June 17, 2025. Phillip was born in Pauls Valley, OK on May 5, 1979, to Phillip and Violet “Lois” (Johnson) Cimei. Phillip graduated from Caney Valley Schools and immediately entered the Air Force.

Reta Bowen

Reta Jane Bowen passed away June 12, 2025. She was born Sept. 24, 1939 in Asher, OK to J. Hal and Loretta Owen. Reta graduated Asher High School as salutatorian in 1957 and later graduated from East Central University, Ada, OK.

Clifton Hill

Clifton Joseph Hill passed away June 10, 2025. Clifton was born April 10, 1943 in Shawnee, OK to Edgar and Mabel (Utter) Hill. Clifton graduated from Shawnee High school in 1962. He went on to attend Oklahoma Baptist University, graduating in 1965.

William Franklin 'Billy“ Bennett, III

William Franklin “Billy” Bennett, III passed away March 16, 2025. Billy was born Sept. 29, 1953 in Seminole, OK to William Franklin Bennett Jr. and Ruvenia (Heffley) Bennett. Billy attended school in Maud, OK and Shawnee, OK.

Barbara Elizabeth Huskey

Barbara Elizabeth Huskey, age 89, passed away June 12, 2025. Barbara was born Oct. 5, 1935 in Vine Grove, KY, to Barna B. and Francis Marion Hager. Barbara attended an all-girls Catholic school in KY. Barbara married Cecil F. Huskey of Edgemoor, TN on Aug. 1, 1950 in Lawrenceburg, IN.