Roy Russell Hayes, Jr.

Roy Russell Hayes, Jr., passed away November 21, 2023. Roy was born March 26, 1980 in Shawnee, OK to Roy Russell Hayes, Sr. and Susan (Emmons) Hayes. He graduated from Wellston High School where he played basketball and baseball. He continued playing baseball at Mid America.

Julia Ann Slavin

Julia Ann Slavin passed away November 20, 2023. She was 90 years old. Julia was born on January 19, 1933, in Salem, NE to Claude and Winifred Messinger. In May 1952, Julia married Roy Slavin. Julia was a Chiefs season ticket holder from 1974 to 1990.

Sharion Place

Sharion Victoria Place passed away November 22, 2023. Sharion was born November 12, 1950 in Chandler, OK, to James and Mary Jane Flatter. She made her home in Wanette in 1991 where she lived for the last 32 years. Sharion worked in Asher for O’Dell’s.

Joyce G. Davis

Joyce Glenda (Turley) Davis passed away November 24, 2023. Joyce was born in Okmulgee, OK. on September 13, 1934 to Pearly and Harold Turley. She met George Ray Davis at age 15 in Oklahoma City and they were married May 8, 1950. She retired in 2000 from Marriott Hotel as a Housekeeping Supervisor.

Danny George Kidney

Danny George Kidney of Newcastle, OK peacefully left this world on November 11, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Family, God and Country were the most important things in his life. Dan was born 1 of 8 children to Mark and Iva Kidney on July 30, 1949.

David Bodine

David Everett Bodine passed away on November 14, 2023. David was born September 14, 1957 to Everett and Lazelle Bourassa Bodine. He was a long-time resident of Wanette, OK, and worked most of his life as a cross country truck driver.

Angela Farris

Angela Marie Farris passed away November 15, 2023. Angela was born May 31, 1974 in Midwest City, OK to Gerald Von and Rebecca Sue (Hartman) Lane. She graduated from Merritt High School in Elk City in 1992. Angela married Wade Farris on September 18, 1993, in Bethel Acres.

Billy Rex Estep

Billy Rex Estep passed away November 13, 2023. Bill was born on February 10, 1937 in Fittstown, OK to Johnie William Estep and Izetta C. (Butler) Estep. Bill grew up in the Prague and Shawnee areas. After high school graduation, Bill joined the United States Air Force.

Rev. Nicholas (Kevin) Ast, O.S.B.

Rev. Nicholas (Kevin) Ast, O.S.B., monk of St. Gregory’s Abbey, died in the Abbey infirmary on Friday, November 17, 2023 from complications following an acute infection leading to open heart surgery.. He had completed 33 years of monastic profession and served for 22 years as a priest. Fr.

Gerald Hillerman

Gerald Donald Hillerman passed away November 18, 2023. Gerald was born November 20, 1939 in Sacred Heart, OK to Leo G. and Beuna M. (Dustman) Hillerman. Gerald graduated from St. Benedict Catholic School. He attended Oklahoma Baptist University, and the Oklahoma City University School of Law.