Rayburn Delmore “Ray” Allen, age 77 and a long-time resident of Holdenville, Oklahoma passed away January 23, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma surrounded by his loving family. A memorial graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.

Lemesa Wainscott Byrd was born on April 29, 1930 in Stuart, Oklahoma to Pete & Annie (Cross) Wainscott. Lemesa peacefully passed into the arms of her Lord on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the age of 91.

Tootsie Mae Brown passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Friday, January 7, 2022, at the age of 75 years. Tootsie was the daughter of Joe & Polly (Tebe) Brown, born on September 27, 1946, in Sasakwa, Oklahoma.

Philip Don Wardlow passed away at his home in Holdenville on Saturday morning, January 1, 2022, at the age of 80 years. Philip was the son of Pershing & Kathryn (Hardwick) Wardlow, born on November 12, 1941 in Hughes County, Oklahoma.

Janett Lou Davis passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Janett was born February 19, 1935 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Jack Davis and Susie Davis.

Verna Marie Lovelace was born to Mose and Clara Henderson on April 12, 1931 in Norman, Oklahoma. She attended schools at Little Axe and Norman, and graduated from Norman High School at age 16, in 1947.

Sherian Elaine Skrapka passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at her home in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 70. Sherian was born August 9, 1951 in Sunray, Texas to Bobbie E Fitzgerald and Billie K.

Janet Lequita Griffin-Taylor departed this life on Friday, December 31, 2021, at her childhood home in Atwood, Oklahoma at the age of 66. Janet was born on October 28, 1955, in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Rudolph and Tressie Griffin.

Velma Louella Youngblood passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, in her home in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 93. Velma was born November 18, 1928 in Creek County, Oklahoma to J.S.

Alice Faye Leach left this world Friday, December 24, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 54 years. Alice was preceded in death by her mother Janice Conley.