Patricia Gail McQuerry-Coker

Patricia McQuerry-Coker passed away June 7, 2026 at the age of 88. She was born in Seminole , OK to Orvan and Lorene Bowlan on Feb. 25, 1938. She attended Earlsboro High School where she was once crowned Basketball Queen.She married JD McQuerry on March 3, 1955 at Fairview Baptist Church.

Edna Montgomery

Edna May (Mitchell) Montgomery passed away June 7, 2026. Edna was born on Aug. 14, 1947, in Ardmore, OK., to Lewis R. “Doc” Mitchell and Martha Ann (Strebeck) Mitchell.She met Bobby Montgomery, following his service in the United States Navy. They were married on July 9, 1966, in Dallas, TX.

Evelyn L. Clark

Evelyn L. Clark passed on her 91st birthday, June 4, 2026. Evelyn was known for her devotion to family and friends, love for animals and nature, and OU football. Evelyn spent her life raising children and being a housewife.

Joshua Rayburn Messamore

Joshua Rayburn Messamore passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2026, at the age of 42. He was deeply loved by his family and friends and will be remembered for his big heart and loving nature.Josh faced life’s challenges with determination and courage.

Peggy Girty

Peggy Girty, 90, passed away June 2, 2026, after battling health issues for several years.Peggy graduated from Shawnee High School in 1954. She married the love of her life Walter Girty on Aug. 13, 1955 and was happily married for 64 years until Walter’s passing.

Daniel Adrien Taron

Daniel Adrien Taron passed away June 4, 2026. Daniel was born on Oct. 2, 1983, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Tim and Carolyn Taron. He attended Bethel Elementary School and later Family of Faith, where he graduated in 2002.Daniel devoted his life to serving and mentoring young people.

Terry Wayne West

Terry Wayne West passed away June 6, 2026, after a years long battle with cancer.Terry was born in Ada, OK on July 3, 1938 to Carl and Marie West.

Marcella “Machelle” Anne Oliver

Marcella “Machelle” Anne Oliver passed away June 3, 2026. She was born to Skye Oliver and Lucille Thorpe on Dec. 27, 1953, in Pawnee, OK. She graduated from Chilocco Indian school and then moved to California where she married George Malamute.

James Jenkins

James Jenkins James “Jim” A. Jenkins passed away May 23, 2026.Jim was born Dec. 11, 1952, in Holdenville, OK to Dale Keith Jenkins, Sr. and Agnes “Ruth” (Mathis) Jenkins.

Ken Kirby

Kenneth Paul (Ken) Kirby passed away May 27, 2026. Ken was born on Jan. 6, 1940, in Caddo, OK, to Monnie Marie (Tucker) Kirby and Silas Irrie Kirby. He graduated from Sulphur High School in 1958. Ken married Maelena Saar in March of 1960. They were married 19 years.