Obituaries

Neil Andrew Mays, 42, passed away Oct. 17, 2026, in Tulsa.A memorial service will be held at Bixby-South Tulsa Funeral Services and Crematory at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. Lunch will be served for everyone following the service.Neil was born July 6, 1984, in Oklahoma City to Gary and Susan Mays.

Deborah “Debbie” Michelle Swallow, 42, of Kingfisher, passed away on Oct. 13, 2026, in Oklahoma City.She was born March 30, 1984, in Kingfisher to Henry Tasso Jr. and Rebecca Swallow Reyes.Debbie graduated from Kingfisher High School in 2002.She spent her time in Texas for a few years and then...

Merle Jneanne Kadavy, 92, of Kingfisher, died Oct. 14, 2026, in Watonga. She was born Oct. 9, 1934, in Fairview to Joe and Nellie (Davison) Cunningham.Jneanne attended Kingfi sher Public Schools until her senior year, when her family moved to Wewoka.

Donnie Joe Crusha, 56, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 14, 2026, leaving behind a profound legacy of service, dedication and deep love for his family. Born on Jan. 18, 1970, Donnie was the cherished son of the late Willie “Bill” and Eileen Crusha.

David Joel Kuehn was born June 4, 1957, to Herman and Margaret Kuehn.He passed away suddenly on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 10, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro, Texas.

Myra Lynn Campbell, 63, of El Reno, passed away on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at Integris Baptist Hospital.Myra was born Dec. 27, 1962, in Kingfisher to Douglas Campbell and Elvena Yvonne Campbell.

George W. Newer passed away peacefully at home and entered into the arms of his Savior on Oct. 6, 2026.George was born in Oklahoma City on Dec. 2, 1932, to George J. Newer and Edna C. (Miller) Newer.George graduated from Kingfisher High School in 1951.He met the love of his life, Mabel M. Peters,...

The funeral for Paula Frances (Pitcock) Zelnicek, 73, was Friday Sept. 25, at First Baptist Church officiated by Jimmy Berkenbille.Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.Paula was born in Duncan on Dec. 3, 1952, to Willie Joyce and Gladys Geraldine...

Bette Sharpe Bridal, 87, of Cashion, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donnie Ray Jackson, Jr., who departed this life on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at the age of 42.Donnie Jr. was born on Sept. 7, 1983, in Kingfisher.He was a 2002 graduate of Kingfisher High School, where he was active in football, basketball and...