Caren Marie Bennett passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at her home in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 72. Caren was born May 25, 1951 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Ardal Hayes and Frances (Hampton) Hayes.

Ima Lee Lankford age 99, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. She was born April 2, 1924 in Wetumka, Oklahoma to the late Minnie Sota (Brown) Morris. She married Homer Lankford on May 24, 1941 in Holdenville, Oklahoma.

John Edward Maxwell passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Holdenville General Hospital in Holdenville at the age of 75. John was born February 23, 1948 in Farmington, Maine to John Weymoth Maxwell and Laniece (Wilkins) Maxwell.

Gregory Steven Boyd, age 63, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024. He was born December 16, 1960 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to the late Othor Vaden Boyd and Ruby Virginia (Swope) Boyd.

Alice was born on December 12, 1938 and passed on February 14, 2024, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. She is survived by her children, Anita Moran and husband Joe, of Idaho, Tim Tyler of Mexico, and Kevin of Oklahoma.

Darren Wen Lemmones, 52 passed on February 8, 2024 at Comanche County Hospital in Lawton, Oklahoma. Darren was born to William and Glenda Lemmones on August 23, 1971 in Guymon, Oklahoma.

Billy “Bill” Ray Watkins, 93, went to his heavenly home on February 1, 2024, in Paris, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on September 26, 1930, in Wewoka, Oklahoma, the son of Wesley Watkins and Mamie (Williams) Watkins.

Curtis Dean Ogle passed away Friday, January 26th, 2024 at his home in Calvin, Oklahoma at the age of 64. Curtis was born July 17th, 1959 in Eli Reno, Oklahoma to Duane Ogle and Carol (Cooper) Ogle.

Bruce V. Roberts was born January 5th, 1949 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Bill Roberts and Dottie (Stringfellow) Roberts. He grew up in Holdenville where he graduated high school in 1967. Bruce attended ECU one year and spent six years in the National Guard as a SPS-E5. Bruce worked many jobs over the years. He started out as a paperboy, he had a mud business, worked at Flemmings until his dad became ill and he came back home and ran his dad’s Borden Milk Franchise until Bill was able to return. He worked in natural gas until he retired in 2017. Bruce married Vicky Kelly in 1993 where they made their home in Holdenville and raised their two daughters. Bruce loved to hunt for Indian artifacts, he and his dad had a large collection. He loved hunting Morel mushrooms, camping, gardening and sports. Bruce was a people person; he never met a stranger and had many friends. You knew who the oldest friends were because they called him Free Beer. Vicky referred to Bruce as Helpie, short for Helpie Helperton, he always thought his way was the best way. He lovingly referred to her as Queen. Bruce was a Christian, the best husband partner, friend and dad. He loved his family dearly. Bruce is survived by his wife Vicky, his two daughters, Kristen Morris and husband Derrek and Whitney Tucker and husband Frankie. The people he loved more than life, his grandchildren; Austin Tucker, Jayla Nunes, Brody Tucker, Gauge Nunes, Channing Tucker, Daxten Morris, Hattie Morris, Destin Tucker, Sutton Morris, Grayson Morris, sisters; Patty Estep and husband John, Billye Lee and husband Chuck and Christie Barker. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings; Bill Roberts, Dottie Roberts and Dorthy Ann VanMeter. Viewing will be 5:00pm-7:00pm, Monday, Jan 29th & 9:00am-7:00pm, Tuesday, Jan 30th at Hudson- Phillips Funeral Home.