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Lanya Swanda

Lanya Swanda

December 16, 2023

Lanya Ann Swanda passed away on December 16, 2023, in Lawton, OK. She was born on August 19, 1940, in Carnegie, OK, to Lewis & Dollie (Burton) Swanda. Lanya attended school at Broxton Public School, Saint Patrick's Mission School, and Apache Public School. She was a colorful character that enjoyed telling "Aunt" jokes to connect with the younger generations of...

Richard Thomas Bull Bear

Richard Thomas Bull Bear

December 16, 2023

Richard Thomas Bull Bear, 57, passed away in OKC, OK on December 16, 2023. He was born in Lawton, OK on April 25, 1966 to Oscar Bull Bear, Sr and Velma (Edge) Bull Bear. Richard attended Anadarko Pulbic School. He was proud of his Kiowa heritage. Richard worked along his fathers side in the upholstering business. He is preceded in...

Dickie Elston

Dickie Elston

December 16, 2023

Dickie LaWayne Elston, of Rocky, Oklahoma, passed away on December 16, 2023, surrounded by his family. Dickie was born on May 13, 1949, to Clifford & Betty (Diffendaffer) Elston, in Rocky, Oklahoma. He started school at Rocky then he attended school at Cordell, where he graduated in 1967. Dickie married the love of his life, Dwan Holman, on April 21,...

Mary Lee Bolin

Mary Lee Bolin

December 14, 2023

Mary Lee Bolin, 82, of Hobart, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully with family by her side in Edmond Oklahoma. She was born on October 31, 1941, to Ancil Paul and Gladys Irma (Shaw) Gifford in Altus, Oklahoma. Mary grew up around Granite and Mangum. She attended school at City View near Blair. She married Mitchell Bolin Jr., on February 12, 1962...

Apache Jim Keith "A. J." Wetselline

Apache Jim Keith "A. J." Wetselline

December 14, 2023

Apache Jim Keith "A.J." Wetselline, 53 of Anadarko, OK went to his heavenly home December 14th 2023 in Anadarko. An all-night wake service will be Sunday December 17th 2023 at 7:00 pm J.J Methvin Church. The Funeral will be Monday December 18th 2023 at 11:00 am at Grace Church in Anadarko, OK. He will be laid to rest at Redbone...

Jerry Wayne Hughes

Jerry Wayne Hughes

December 10, 2023

No obituary found for this tribute.

Neil Travis Spradlin

Neil Travis Spradlin

December 9, 2023

Neil Travis Spradlin, 87, passed away on December 9, 2023 in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born October 27, 1936 in Anadarko, OK to Newt T. and Marie M. (Cosby) Spradlin. Neil attended and graduated the Anadarko Class of 1955. He joined the Army Reserve, then joined the Air Force for 4 years. Neil met the love of his life,...

Nick Callen

Nick Callen

December 9, 2023

Nick Arthur Callen, 80, of Gotebo, Oklahoma, passed away at home on December 9, 2023. He was born on May 29, 1943, to James and Lottie (wood) Callen in Norman, Oklahoma. Nick grew up and attended school in Cooperton until his Sophomore year, he then moved to Norman for his Junior and Senior year, graduating from Norman High School. After...

Deanna Gayle Wattenbarger

Deanna Gayle Wattenbarger

December 7, 2023

Deanna Gayle Wattenbarger, 83, of Hobart, Oklahoma, passed away on December 7th, 2023. She was born on May 5, 1940, to Glyn and Monna (Jennings) Corbin in Hobart, Oklahoma. She grew up and attended school in Port. She was Valedictorian in high school and graduated from Port High School in 1958. After high school Deanna attended OSU for two years....

Dangelo Olajuwon Pollard

Dangelo Olajuwon Pollard

December 7, 2023

Funeral service for Dangelo Olajuwon Pollard, 36 of Anadarko, Oklahoma is pending with Ray & Martha's Funeral Home. He died on Thursday, December 7, 2023, in Anadarko, Oklahoma.

Hank Frizzell

Hank Frizzell

December 5, 2023

Hank Frizzell, 61, passed away on December 5, 2023, surrounded by his family. Hank was born on August 28, 1962, to Henry Lee & Lou Ann Frizzell in Clinton, OK. He grew up in and around Clinton & Weatherford. He was a proud graduate of Weatherford High School, Class of 1980, where he made lifelong friendships. He married the love...

Carolyn Ruth Carpenter

Carolyn Ruth Carpenter

December 4, 2023

No obituary found for this tribute.

Richard Paul Kauahquo

Richard Paul Kauahquo

December 4, 2023

Richard Paul Kauahquo passed from this life on December 3rd 2023 at the age of 84 in Hobart, Oklahoma. He was born October 3rd, 1939 in Hobart, Oklahoma to Ernest Kauahquo and Helen Ahtapety Kauahquo. He was the great grandson of Chief Lone Wolf and Maunkee (Kiowa Bill). He was the grandson of Frank Kauahquo and Sarah Lone Wolf and...

Doris Marie Beck

Doris Marie Beck

December 4, 2023

Doris Marie Beck, 92, of Cordell, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 4, 2023. She was born on March 7, 1931, to William Henry and Elizabeth Jane (Mitchell) Neeley in Butler, Oklahoma. Doris grew up and attended school in Dill City. She married the love of her life, Era Lee Beck, on June 12,...

Marty Lavert Autaubo

Marty Lavert Autaubo

November 30, 2023

Marty Lavert Autaubo, Loving Husband, Dad, Brother, Grandfather, and Uncle, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 30, 2023. He was born on May 3, 1947 to Henry and Agnes (Ware) Autaubo in Lawton, Oklahoma. Marty grew up and attended school in Mtn. View, OK. He served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970...

Fredric Luke Cozad

Fredric Luke Cozad

November 29, 2023

Fredric (Freddie) Luke Cozad, 47, was born January 20th, 1976 to Lewis and Mabel (Tsoodle) Cozad. He departed this life peacefully to join his Lord and Savior on November 29th, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As a young boy, Freddie received his Kiowa name, Koy-Hodle, which translates to "lungs." He treasured his Kiowa name, as it was passed down to...

Marie Phelps

Marie Phelps

November 29, 2023

Marie Phelps,105, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. She was born on October 11, 1918 to Major and Hattie Wade. She was raised on a farm north of Colony, Oklahoma where she lived with her parents and 3 siblings. She married the love of her life, John Phelps, on January 4, 1941. They shared 68 wonderful...

Ellen Kay Turner

Ellen Kay Turner

November 28, 2023

No obituary found for this tribute.

Kaye Francis Martin

Kaye Francis Martin

November 28, 2023

Kaye Francis Martin, 75, of Mountain View, Oklahoma, passed away on November 28, 2023 in Lawton, Oklahoma. She was born on February 25, 1948, to Ernest and Opal (Hill) Henry in Verden, Oklahoma. Kaye grew up and attended school in Verden graduating from Verden High School. Kaye married the love of her life Billy Martin on February 23, 1966 in...

Kevin Darryl Vinyard

Kevin Darryl Vinyard

November 27, 2023

Kevin Darryl Vinyard, Ishto-Knit-TA, 61, passed away on November 27, 2023 in Henryetta, OK. He was born on June 19,1962 in Anadarko, OK to James and Joyce (Underwood) Vinyard. Kevin was raised in the Anadarko area. He attended and graduated Anadarko Public School in 1980. Kevin served the Army National Guard from 1980 to 1992. Kevin then graduated from USAO...

Lanya Swanda

Lanya Swanda

December 16, 2023

Lanya Ann Swanda passed away on December 16, 2023, in Lawton, OK. She was born on August 19, 1940, in Carnegie, OK, to Lewis & Dollie (Burton) Swanda. Lanya attended school at Broxton Public School, Saint Patrick's Mission School, and Apache Public School. She was a colorful character that enjoyed telling "Aunt" jokes to connect with the younger generations of...

Richard Thomas Bull Bear

Richard Thomas Bull Bear

December 16, 2023

Richard Thomas Bull Bear, 57, passed away in OKC, OK on December 16, 2023. He was born in Lawton, OK on April 25, 1966 to Oscar Bull Bear, Sr and Velma (Edge) Bull Bear. Richard attended Anadarko Pulbic School. He was proud of his Kiowa heritage. Richard worked along his fathers side in the upholstering business. He is preceded in...

Dickie Elston

Dickie Elston

December 16, 2023

Dickie LaWayne Elston, of Rocky, Oklahoma, passed away on December 16, 2023, surrounded by his family. Dickie was born on May 13, 1949, to Clifford & Betty (Diffendaffer) Elston, in Rocky, Oklahoma. He started school at Rocky then he attended school at Cordell, where he graduated in 1967. Dickie married the love of his life, Dwan Holman, on April 21,...

Mary Lee Bolin

Mary Lee Bolin

December 14, 2023

Mary Lee Bolin, 82, of Hobart, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully with family by her side in Edmond Oklahoma. She was born on October 31, 1941, to Ancil Paul and Gladys Irma (Shaw) Gifford in Altus, Oklahoma. Mary grew up around Granite and Mangum. She attended school at City View near Blair. She married Mitchell Bolin Jr., on February 12, 1962...

Apache Jim Keith "A. J." Wetselline

Apache Jim Keith "A. J." Wetselline

December 14, 2023

Apache Jim Keith "A.J." Wetselline, 53 of Anadarko, OK went to his heavenly home December 14th 2023 in Anadarko. An all-night wake service will be Sunday December 17th 2023 at 7:00 pm J.J Methvin Church. The Funeral will be Monday December 18th 2023 at 11:00 am at Grace Church in Anadarko, OK. He will be laid to rest at Redbone...

Jerry Wayne Hughes

Jerry Wayne Hughes

December 10, 2023

No obituary found for this tribute.

Neil Travis Spradlin

Neil Travis Spradlin

December 9, 2023

Neil Travis Spradlin, 87, passed away on December 9, 2023 in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born October 27, 1936 in Anadarko, OK to Newt T. and Marie M. (Cosby) Spradlin. Neil attended and graduated the Anadarko Class of 1955. He joined the Army Reserve, then joined the Air Force for 4 years. Neil met the love of his life,...

Nick Callen

Nick Callen

December 9, 2023

Nick Arthur Callen, 80, of Gotebo, Oklahoma, passed away at home on December 9, 2023. He was born on May 29, 1943, to James and Lottie (wood) Callen in Norman, Oklahoma. Nick grew up and attended school in Cooperton until his Sophomore year, he then moved to Norman for his Junior and Senior year, graduating from Norman High School. After...

Deanna Gayle Wattenbarger

Deanna Gayle Wattenbarger

December 7, 2023

Deanna Gayle Wattenbarger, 83, of Hobart, Oklahoma, passed away on December 7th, 2023. She was born on May 5, 1940, to Glyn and Monna (Jennings) Corbin in Hobart, Oklahoma. She grew up and attended school in Port. She was Valedictorian in high school and graduated from Port High School in 1958. After high school Deanna attended OSU for two years....

Dangelo Olajuwon Pollard

Dangelo Olajuwon Pollard

December 7, 2023

Funeral service for Dangelo Olajuwon Pollard, 36 of Anadarko, Oklahoma is pending with Ray & Martha's Funeral Home. He died on Thursday, December 7, 2023, in Anadarko, Oklahoma.

Hank Frizzell

Hank Frizzell

December 5, 2023

Hank Frizzell, 61, passed away on December 5, 2023, surrounded by his family. Hank was born on August 28, 1962, to Henry Lee & Lou Ann Frizzell in Clinton, OK. He grew up in and around Clinton & Weatherford. He was a proud graduate of Weatherford High School, Class of 1980, where he made lifelong friendships. He married the love...

Carolyn Ruth Carpenter

Carolyn Ruth Carpenter

December 4, 2023

No obituary found for this tribute.

Richard Paul Kauahquo

Richard Paul Kauahquo

December 4, 2023

Richard Paul Kauahquo passed from this life on December 3rd 2023 at the age of 84 in Hobart, Oklahoma. He was born October 3rd, 1939 in Hobart, Oklahoma to Ernest Kauahquo and Helen Ahtapety Kauahquo. He was the great grandson of Chief Lone Wolf and Maunkee (Kiowa Bill). He was the grandson of Frank Kauahquo and Sarah Lone Wolf and...

Doris Marie Beck

Doris Marie Beck

December 4, 2023

Doris Marie Beck, 92, of Cordell, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 4, 2023. She was born on March 7, 1931, to William Henry and Elizabeth Jane (Mitchell) Neeley in Butler, Oklahoma. Doris grew up and attended school in Dill City. She married the love of her life, Era Lee Beck, on June 12,...

Marty Lavert Autaubo

Marty Lavert Autaubo

November 30, 2023

Marty Lavert Autaubo, Loving Husband, Dad, Brother, Grandfather, and Uncle, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 30, 2023. He was born on May 3, 1947 to Henry and Agnes (Ware) Autaubo in Lawton, Oklahoma. Marty grew up and attended school in Mtn. View, OK. He served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970...

Fredric Luke Cozad

Fredric Luke Cozad

November 29, 2023

Fredric (Freddie) Luke Cozad, 47, was born January 20th, 1976 to Lewis and Mabel (Tsoodle) Cozad. He departed this life peacefully to join his Lord and Savior on November 29th, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As a young boy, Freddie received his Kiowa name, Koy-Hodle, which translates to "lungs." He treasured his Kiowa name, as it was passed down to...

Marie Phelps

Marie Phelps

November 29, 2023

Marie Phelps,105, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. She was born on October 11, 1918 to Major and Hattie Wade. She was raised on a farm north of Colony, Oklahoma where she lived with her parents and 3 siblings. She married the love of her life, John Phelps, on January 4, 1941. They shared 68 wonderful...

Ellen Kay Turner

Ellen Kay Turner

November 28, 2023

No obituary found for this tribute.

Kaye Francis Martin

Kaye Francis Martin

November 28, 2023

Kaye Francis Martin, 75, of Mountain View, Oklahoma, passed away on November 28, 2023 in Lawton, Oklahoma. She was born on February 25, 1948, to Ernest and Opal (Hill) Henry in Verden, Oklahoma. Kaye grew up and attended school in Verden graduating from Verden High School. Kaye married the love of her life Billy Martin on February 23, 1966 in...

Kevin Darryl Vinyard

Kevin Darryl Vinyard

November 27, 2023

Kevin Darryl Vinyard, Ishto-Knit-TA, 61, passed away on November 27, 2023 in Henryetta, OK. He was born on June 19,1962 in Anadarko, OK to James and Joyce (Underwood) Vinyard. Kevin was raised in the Anadarko area. He attended and graduated Anadarko Public School in 1980. Kevin served the Army National Guard from 1980 to 1992. Kevin then graduated from USAO...

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