Obituaries

Brenda Joy Bradley

Brenda Joy Bradley passed away June 30, 2025. She was born in Newark, NJ, on July 26, 1944, to Oliver P. Culver and Helen (Cyre) Culver. Brenda graduated from East Tipp High School in Lafayette, IN. She married William (Sonny) Best in 1960.

Ciara Ellis

Ciara Renee Ellis passed away on June 23, 2025. Ciara was born on Dec. 12, 1991 in Millington, TN to Kevin Mark Ellis and MaryAnn (Briggs) Ellis.Ciara attended Talking Leaves Job Corp and graduated in 2009. Following graduation Ciara began working with senior adults in a nursing home environment.

Keith Patrick Stallings

Keith Patrick Stallings was born on July 19, 1951 in Cushing OK to Bob and Colena Stallings. He graduated from Shawnee High School in 1969 and enlisted in the US Army Reserved in July 1969, during the Vietnam Era and served seven years.

Linda Alford

Linda Kay Alford passed away June 28, 2025. She was born March 22, 1947 in Shawnee, OK to William Paul and Edna May (Burton) Rigby. Linda married Robbie Lee Alford on Nov. 6, 1980 in Oklahoma City, OK.

Linda Spaugy

Linda Joye Spaugy passed away June 16, 2025. She was born Aug. 22, 1944 in Dinuba, CA to Limuel Lawrence and Thelma Naomi (Turnbow) Couey. She graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1962. Linda married Nolan Spaugy on Sept.14, 1989 in Shawnee, OK.

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.