Funeral service for Margaret Ann Lankford, 94 of Norman, Oklahoma will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Hudson Phillips Funeral Home Chapel. Viewing will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026, before the service. She passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at her home in Norman, Oklahoma. Full obituary will follow.

Elmo (Moe) Elbert Collins, Sr. was born on January 25, 1929 to Andrew and Velma Collins in Wetumka, Oklahoma. He went to his reward in paradise from Conroe, Texas at the age of 97 on May 17, 2026 and he is now reunited with his beloved wife, Mary.

Dolores Joan Ingram (Rusty) passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, at the age of 92. She was a long-time resident of Holdenville, moving to Shawnee in 2017 after the death of her husband, W.D. (Dub) Ingram. She was also predeceased by her parents, Thomas Adams and Edith Tanner Adams Ramsey, and her first son, Thomas David Ingram. Dolores was born December 3, 1933, at Springer, Oklahoma.

Gerald Keith Maylen, born April 12, 1960, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, in Meeker, Oklahoma, surrounded by his beloved family. He was a man whose lively spirit and joyful nature left an indelible mark on all who knew him.

Judith Gayle Miller passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, surrounded by her family and friends. She was the daughter of Avis and Lytle Anderson of Alva, Oklahoma. Judy graduated from Alva High School in 1959 and continued her education at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas, where she earned her degree in 1963.

Kernek Elmer McDonald, Kenny as some of you may know him, born 18 June 1957, in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Elmer and Hazel Marguerite (Wages) McDonald of Calvin, Oklahoma was raised as a mechanic and welder, Graduating as Valedictorian of his class in 1975, Kernek attended summer courses at Seminole Junior College, then joined the US Army in July 1975. Upon completion of Basic and AIT in Fort Polk, Louisiana, he was assigned at his home base, Fort Riley, Kansas, where he received beginning language courses to speak German. A transfer to several temporary stations in Europe resulted in receiving instruction of Rock Climbing and both Calm and White Water Kayaking, ending with an ascent of the Alpspitze in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Upon successful completion of that training, Kernek received French Commando training in Trier, Germany with the 5th Regiment.

Charley Brooks Hailey passed away Saturday, April 25th, 2026, at his home in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 78. Charley was born July 15th, 1947, in Maud, Oklahoma to Brooks Hailey and Lois Marie (Orsburn) Hailey. Charley graduated from Holdenville Public School. He married Linda Faye Johnson on February 14, 1987, in Seminole, Oklahoma. Charley worked in the Oilfield industry as a Roustabout. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, gardening and operating equipment. Charley loved spending time with his family and friends. Charley is preceded in death by his parents Brooks and Lois Hailey, and grandchild Dalton Brown. He is survived by his wife Linda Hailey of the home, children; Cody Brooks Hailey and wife Dawn of McComb, Glenda Brown of Konawa, Danny Cooper and wife Joy of Kansas, Connie Pierre and husband Greg of Maud, seven grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, siblings; Donna Lipe of Holdenville and David Hailey of Holdenville. Charley is survived by numerous other relatives and friends. There will be no service at this time. Services are under the direction of Hudson- Phillips Funeral Home in Holdenville, Oklahoma.

Cheryl Renee Buck, 61, of Holdenville, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, surrounded by love. Cheryl, lovingly known as “Big Mom” by her grandchildren, was born on March 23, 1965, in Dallas, Texas, to J.W.