All Obituaries

Betty Lou Oakley was born on August 1, 1932 to Purcell Hostetler and Katherine Evans Hostetler in Taylor Springs, Illinois and passed from this life on May 28, 2023 in Carmen.  Betty moved from Spokane, Washington and had lived in this area for 48 years.  She graduated in 1953 from Memorial Hospital in Springfield as a Registered Nurse.  She did postgraduate studies at St. John School of Nursing, graduating in 1955.  She enlisted in the Nurses Corps of the U.S. Air Force...

Arthur Bois Farrington was born on April 4, 1932, to Ashley and Mabel Farrington, the oldest of 6 children.  He passed into the arms of Jesus on May 27, 2023, in Enid, Oklahoma.  He was raised in Ringwood and the surrounding area.  He joined the Air Force in 1949 and began his travels that would take him to 13 different bases in 8 different states and 3 different continents.  After 26 years of serving his country, he retired from the Air Force in 1975 and began phase 2 of...

Janettta Coleen Morris Nakvinda was born on September 17, 1941, to William and Leon Morris near Jet, Oklahoma.  Janetta departed this life on May 27, 2023, at age 81. Janetta attended school at Jet-Nash and Covington before graduating from Helena- Goltry High School in  1959.  The summer of 1959 Janetta was baptized in the Followers of Christ Church, and she was a member there for 64 years.  January 14, 1960, Janetta married Ted Gene Nakvinda.  There were married 41...

Carolyn Blue Kramer October 23, 1934 – May 20, 2023 On the afternoon of May 20, our loving mother and grandmother went to her Heavenly Home at the age of 88. She was surrounded by her family in her home of 23 years. This wasn’t just any home. It was the home her grandfather, Dr. Lancaster, built – the home where she and the love of her life, Bobby, were married in August of 1953. Bobby passed away in June of 2017, leaving Carolyn heartbroken. Without a doubt, she and...

Terry Delos Page was born on November 19, 1937 in Goltry to Orville Page and Frances Conyers Page and passed from this life on May 16, 2023 in Seiling.  Terry lived in Goltry his entire life and graduated from Goltry High School in 1956.  Terry married the love of his life, Mary Winfield, on November 21, 1964 in Enid.  To this union four children were born: Robin, Brandy, Kelli, and Terri.  Terry and Mary were married 58 years.  Terry attended Okmulgee Tech for...

Gary Lynn Crissup, 80, passed away May 12, 2023, at his home in Helena, Oklahoma, while surrounded by his family. His graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Good Hope Cemetery, which is located south of Helena. Gary was born March 10, 1943, in Cherokee, Oklahoma, to Everett and Susie Crissup and grew up with his three brothers on the family farm northwest of Helena. Gary was a talented athlete and graduated in 1961 from Helena High School. He purchased his first...

Edythe Elaine Shockey, 84, was born on January 5, 1939 in Nash to Floyd Joe Day and Ida Mary Tedford Day.  Edythe passed from this life on May 8, 2023 surrounded by her children. She was born and raised in the areas of Nash and Jefferson, graduating from Jefferson School in 1957.  She met her future husband, Ted Shockey, on a blind date, and they were married on November 7, 1959 in Wichita, Kansas.  They made their home in Jefferson, where she enjoyed gardening, canning, and...

Kirk Johnson Kirk Johnson was born March 5, 1941 on the family farm east of Waynoka to Paul and Leojean Johnson. He graduated from Waynoka High School in 1959 and moved to Kiowa that same year. He worked for several of the Tucker companies in Kiowa, including the sewing factory, speed mover fabrication, and the tire company. He also assembled lawn mowers, boats, and agricultural equipment. For several years he owned a side business called K&B radio which installed and serviced radios...

Brian Jantzen was born on March 28, 1978, to Earnie and Sharon (Peck) Jantzen and left this life on May 1, 2023.  Brian graduated from Ringwood Public Schools in 1997. He married his one true love, Sarah Hargis on October 20, 2001, in Ringwood where they made their home. Brian and Sarah were blessed with two daughters, Rylie and Kenslie. Brian had a love of agriculture and the land that he instilled in his girls. Brian, along with his family, raised and produced cattle, swine, wheat,...

Cynthia Marie Bryan 1947-2023 Cynthia Marie Bryan, 75, passed away April 29, 2023 in Kiowa, Kansas at Kiowa District Hospital Manor. She was born May 11, 1947 in Hardtner, Kansas to Cecil Tucker Jr. and Verna Merryman Tucker. She attended Kiowa schools and graduated from Kiowa High School in 1965. After graduating high school, she continued her education at Kansas State University, where she graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree and also met her future husband, Joseph Bruce Bryan, who...