Obituaries

Judith “Judy” Jane Williams Bernhardt, 84, of Kingfisher, passed away on Sept. 4, 2025, in Kingfisher.She was born on Feb. 3, 1941, in Kingfisher to Howard and Jean Williams and was the second of nine children.

Jason Todd Snowden went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sept. 6, 2025.He was 49 years old and lived in Sand Springs.Jason was born March 9, 1976, in Kingfisher to Kenneth and Judy (Thomas) Snowden.He grew up on the family farm and worked alongside his grandfather, father and uncles.

Judith “Judy” Jane Williams Bernhardt, 84, of Kingfisher, passed away on Sept. 4, 2025, in Kingfisher.Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at Kingfisher Cemetery under the direction of Sanders Funeral Service.

Celo Jackson Harrel – “Jack” to nearly everyone who knew him – passed away peacefully on Aug. 30, 2025, leaving behind a lifetime of impact on his family, who adored him, Oklahoma’s schools and countless friends and colleagues.He was 82.

The funeral for Betty Elaine (Melton) Choate was Monday, Aug. 25, at First Baptist Church, Hennessey, officiated by Vernon Racer and Rev. Shane Bennett.Burial followed at Hennessey Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.Betty was born at Hennessey on Sept.

Creed Everett Kraus of Weatherford was born March 2, 2004, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City and passed away Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at the age of 21.Creed graduated from Hydro-Eakly High School in 2022. During his school years, he enjoyed shooting skeet and spending time outdoors.

Judy Lynn Beecher, 85, of Kingfisher, went to her eternal home on Aug. 10, 2025.Judy was born to Kenneth and Mildred Dodson Barrett on June 26, 1940, in Hinton.Judy grew up in the small rural community of Hinton, alongside her sister, Patsy, and brother, Gary.

Jackie Albert Friesen, 84, of Kingfisher, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025.A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at Kingfisher Church of Christ.Cremation services were under the care of Wilson Funeral Home.

Keith Goodwin was born Nov. 13, 1951, and passed away Aug. 5, 2025. He was 73.Keith was a decent man and was raised by his father as a southern gentleman.He was a strident socialist Democrat.

Mass of Christian Burial for Phyllis Shimanek, 84, was Saturday Aug. 9, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hennessey officiated by Rev. John Herrera.Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.