Long time Hughes County resident, Edmon Earl Thetford, passed from this life on May 9, 2022. He was a resident of the Oklahoma Veterans Center in Norman where he had resided since December of 2016.

Tyler Grady Nix age 38, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 in Shawnee, OK. He was born on December 26, 1983 in Ada, OK to Don Nix and Cindy Nix-Hall. He married Jasmine Nix on October 4, 2014 in Seminole, OK. Tyler graduated from Wewoka. He was of the Baptist faith. Tyler worked as a welder for OEM oilfield parts in Shawnee, OK. He enjoyed grilling, football, coaching his kids, going to the lake, spending time with friends and family, and drinking cold beer. He is survived by his father Don Nix of New Lima, OK, mother Cindy Nix- Hall and Ben Bachus of Wetumka, OK, wife Jasmine Nix of Shawnee, OK, children, Cameron Pewewardy of Shawnee, OK, Landon Nix of Tecumseh, OK, Tytan Nix, of Shawnee, OK, siblings, Candi Polkinghorn of Wewoka, OK, Patrick Janes, of Holdenville, OK, Rachel Dennis of Holdenville, OK, Kristin Hall of OKC, OK, Candace Hall of OKC, OK, Crystal Peters, of Holdenville, OK, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral service were held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at Stout-Phillips Chapel in Wewoka, Oklahoma with Pastor Dane Robinson and Tre- Bob Buck officiating. Interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Pallbearers: Josh Carr, Stacey Wilson, David Baldwin, Cy Smith, Austin Smith, Chance Smith. Honorary Pallbearers: Cameron Pewewardy, Brandon Peters, Roland Garfield, Beau Sneed, Johnathan Baxley, Dustin Hair, Sean Ricker, Davis “Styx” Jones. Arrangements by Stout-Phillips Funeral Home in Wewoka, Oklahoma.

Steven Lee Ledbetter passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at age 59, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Steven was the son of the late Harvey Lee Ledbetter and Dortha (McCoy) Ledbetter. Steven graduated from Seminole High School in 1981. He loved the outdoors, going fishing and hunting with his dad. He worked in oilfield, carpentry, and drywall business. Steven was preceded in death by his father, Harvey Lee Ledbetter on October 15, 2020, his infant son, Kevin Lee Ledbetter, his paternal grandparents, Ollie and Cordelia Ledbetter and his maternal grandparents, Melvin and Mary Lucille McCoy and brother-in-law, Steven Tulgetske. Steven is survived by his mother, Dortha Ledbetter of Seminole, OK, his children, Christopher Ledbetter of Chandler, OK, and Leanna Ledbetter of Oklahoma City, OK. His sisters; LaDonna Kathlene Chatfield (Chuck) of Palm Coast, FL, Mila Joy Tulgetske of Seminole, OK and Regina Sue Bailey (Eddie) of Tecumseh, OK. Also many nieces and nephews and other relatives. He is also survived by his former spouse Joanne Johnson, the mother of his children. Pallbearers are Michael Mc- Coy, Randy McCoy, Jacky McCoy, Herman McCoy, Greg O’Dor and Jim Ladd. Honorary pallbearer is Curtis Ledbetter.

Scott Allen Babb, 57 entered the gates of Heaven on May 5, 2022, in Holdenville, OK. He was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Don & Dian Babb. Scott attended and graduated from school in Wewoka. Scott met & fell in love with Lori (Leewright) Babb & married in Wewoka in August of 1986 and had one child Chris.

Louise Carolyn Lau passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Heritage Village Nursing Center in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 79. Louise was born July 12, 1942 in Ada, Oklahoma to Jack Tyree and Lilly (Berryman) Tyree. She graduated from Ada High School. Louise married Larry Lau July 12, 1999 in Eureka Springs. She worked at Maud Nursing Home, Phillips Western Wear, Child Enforcement DHS and as a secretary for Mills Well Service. Louise enjoyed gardening, shopping, going to the lake, and cheering on her OU Sooners. She loved spending time with her grandkids and family. Louise is preceded in death by her parents, Jerry Nelson, father of her children, husband Larry Lau, and brother Jack Tyree Jr. She is survived by her children; Jennifer Foster and husband Steve of Snyder, OK, Jay Nelson and wife Terri of Maud, OK, Joquita Walton and husband Stud of Holdenville, OK, grandchildren; Makayla “Angel” Love, Jaron “Darlin” Foster, Marissa Holman, Trevor Holman, Scotty Bowen, Jeremy “Worm” Walton, 7 great grandchildren, siblings; Wanda Osborn and Jonne and husband Wendall Stewart. Louise is survive by numerous other relatives and friends. Honorary pallbearers are Scott Love, Jaron Foster, Trevor Holman, Scotty Bowen and Jeremy “Worm” Walton. Memorial service will be 2:00 PM Monday, May 16, 2022 at Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Earl Scroggins officiating. Services are under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home, Holdenville, Oklahoma.

Porter John Olden was born July 3, 1954 to John H. and Iola Mae Olden in Holdenville, Oklahoma.

Jerry Dean Smith departed this life at the age of 73 years just as he would have chosen to go, on a fishing trip. Along with his good friend, Clayton Smith, Jerry passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, in a boating accident at Keystone Lake in Cleveland, Oklahoma.

Kenneth R. Olden, also known as Buddy, was born to the late Cleveland and Nicey (Stroud) Olden on October 16, 1939.

Marilyn Jane (Hicks) Sims was born January 26 , 1931 in Oklahoma City to Dr. C.A. and Atha (Meadors) Hicks of Holdenville, Oklahoma. She passed away April 18, 2022 at Villagio Assisted Living Center in Oklahoma City at the age of 91.

Kermit Wayne Robinson Sr. passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at the age of 78 years.