Betty Sue Hutchins passed away Thursday, April 9th, 2026 at her home in Calvin, Oklahoma at the age of 77. Betty was born March 17th, 1949 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Raymond Shockley and Loveta (Hickman) Shockley.

James Earl Cook passed away in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the age of 91 years.

Elizabeth Roberta Yahola passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 84. Elizabeth was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Johnson Larney and Katy (Chupco) Larney.

Virgie Crawford, age 87, of Amarillo, Texas and formerly of Holdenville, Oklahoma, passed away on March 29, 2026, with her son and daughterin- law, Mark and Kathy, by her side. She was born on May 2, 1938, in Lamar, Oklahoma, to Willie and Lula Beck.

Roberta Doris Wyatt was born in Hughes County, Oklahoma on September 12, 1929, to Millard Wyatt and Jewel (Griggs) Wyatt. She and her mom and dad moved frequently at times living in California, but mostly in the Hughes County area. She passed away March 19, 2026, at Heritage Village Nursing Home.

Sharon Kay ‘Mammy’ Pierce passed from this life and joined her granddaughter, China Kay Pierce, on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the age of 72 years. Sharon was born in Midwest City, Oklahoma on February 16, 1954, to JC Stevens & Freda Brynt.

April Deonne Pryor, of Holdenville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 11, 2026. She was a woman of unwavering faith, deep love, and incredible strength. Her relationship with the Lord was the foundation of her life, and she lived each day as a reflection of His grace. She was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, Rath, and a fiercely loving mother to her children, Hailey, Riley and Rohby. Her family was her greatest joy, and there was nothing she wouldn’t do for them. She was their rock, protector, encourager, and safe place.

Matthew Ray Sanford passed away Saturday, March 14th, 2026 at Chickasaw Nation Medical Center in Ada, Oklahoma at the age of 41. Matthew was born June 5th, 1984 in Ada, Oklahoma to Danny Lee Sanford of Holdenville and Lela Ann Warledo of Tulsa.

It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Billie Kathryn Shores, Grizzle, Murray on February 28, 2026. Billie was the last of nine (9) children born to Henry Shores and Mattie Davis Shores on October the 13, 1932. Billie was born in Hughes County in the small town of Yeager Oklahoma.

Orville Reid, of Holdenville, Oklahoma, passed away on February 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, love, and deep devotion to the people around him. From his early years in Holdenville to his many years of leadership and service in the community, Orville was a man whose presence made others feel supported, encouraged, and cared for. He will be remembered for his steady character, warm spirit, and the countless ways he gave of himself to his family, his church, and his hometown.