Obituaries

Patricia Lynn Schwarz went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sept. 3, 2026, with her loving husband by her side and surrounded by loved ones.Patricia was born May 12, 1948, in Hawaii.She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Salina, Kan., in 1966. She then went on to St.

There will be no public services for Evan J. Bush, 18.Evan was born in Pampa, Texas, on July 30, 2008, to Chasity Renee Bush and died Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City.Arrangements are by Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.

Louie Kostka, 77, of Kingfisher, passed away peacefully at his home on Aug. 17, 2026.He was born Oct. 27, 1948, in Oklahoma City to Ersel and Betty Kostka. Louie proudly served in the U.S. Navy from Sept. 8, 1968, until Feb. 27, 1970, faithfully answering the call to serve his country.

Bart Steven Jones — beloved son, brother, uncle, stepfather and friend – left this life peacefully in his home in Kingfisher on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at the age of 62.He was a man of few words and a great deal of heart. The world was brighter because he was in it.

Dad, Husband, Pops, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa, Roland “Rod” Neil Means, passed peacefully on Aug. 24, 2026, at the age of 91. Rod was born Oct. 8, 1934, to Francis Hobart, Sr. and Edna Marie (Bode) Means on the family farm in Newkirk. He was raised and educated in Newkirk, graduating in 1952.

Darrell Olden Bullard, 84, of Dover, passed away Aug. 15, 2026.He was born March 21, 1942, in Vinita to Walter R. Bullard and Willadean Ruth McCully Bullard, both of whom preceded him in death.Darrell was also preceded in death by his sister, Carrol Ann Bullard Heupel Mueggenborg.

Larry Wray Hart, 80, of Kingfisher, passed away peacefully on Aug. 21, 2026, surrounded by his family in love and prayer. Larry was born June 13, 1946, in Abilene, Texas, to Wray Willard Hart and Billie Sue Collins Hart. He grew up in Eunice, N.M., where he graduated from high school in 1964.

The funeral for Patricia Louise Wylie Cosper, 85, was Friday, Aug. 21, at First United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Sandra Shepherd.Burial followed at Hennessey Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.Pat was born in Fairfield, Ill.

Judith Ann Carter, 84, of Okarche, went to be with her Lord on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Oklahoma City.Judy was born in Cherokee on June 25, 1942, to Henry and Bernice Brining.

Michael Hiram Andrews, 55, passed away on August 6, 2026.He was born on Aug. 15, 1970, to Murrell and Mary Lue Andrews of Cashion.Mike married Ginny Brown on March 9, 1991.Together they built a life centered around their family.