Obituaries

Colleen Sue Branson

Colleen Sue Branson passed away Feb. 26, 2026.Colleen was preceded in death by her husband, Chief Master Sergeant Ron Branson, and her grandson, Curtis Brundage.She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Miller and husband Steve; Son, Ronald Branson; daughter; Paula Branson.

Boyce “Cap” McCormick

Boyce “Cap” Charles McCormick passed away on Feb. 24, 2026. He was born in Fittstown, OK, on Sept. 28, 1940, to Charles Wesley McCormick and Minnie Frances (Thompson) McCormick.After high school graduation, Boyce served in the U.S. Navy. He married Frances Louise Hollis on Nov.

Juanell Rena Simms

Juanell Rena “Nell” (Fipps)Simms passed away on Feb. 23, 2026.Nell was born on Aug.t 5, 1960, in Amarillo, TX. She graduated from Palo Duro High School in 1978.

Richard “Chief” Gilpin Jr.

Richard Arnold Gilpin Jr. passed away on Feb. 25, 2026. Richard was born on Nov. 19, 1943, in Syracuse, KS to Richard Arnold Gilpin Sr. and Hazel Jean Willbanks. He graduated from Liberal High School in 1961. On May 29, 1963, Richard married Roxanna Edie.

LeRoy Pound

Everett LeRoy Pound, 96, passed away Feb. 15, 2026, after a covid illness.He was born on Dec. 22, 1929, in Greensburg, KS, to Everett William and Mary Pearl (Lambert) Pound.He married Myrtle Laurita “Rita” Hall on June 18, 1951, in Shawnee, OK at Trinity Baptist Church.

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.