Obituaries

Johnny Vin Anderson, 97, of Crescent, crossed the Jordan River into the arms of his loving Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 7, 2025.Johnny was born June 16, 1927, to Vin Anderson and Wilma (Farino) Anderson in Choctaw, where he lived until graduating from high school.

Brenda Joyce Hertensen, 82, of Kingfisher, passed peacefully on June 3, 2025.She was born on Dec. 19, 1942, in Beaumont, Texas,to Arthur Deward Brown and Helen Louise Brown (née Conway).Brenda devoted her life to family, faith and service.

Michael Henry White passed away on April 13, 2025, in Oklahoma City at the age of 77.He was born on Dec. 4, 1947, in Lansing, Mich., to Michael Gerald White and Norma (Noden) Hurley.Michael grew up in Lansing before moving to California, where he graduated from Santiago High School.

Patricia (Mom, Mommy, Mama, Granny, Honey, etc.) went home to be with the Lord and her faith was made sight on May 30, 2025, in the intensive care unit of Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City.She was born June 20, 1949, in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of Kenneth H. and Ruth Ellen Willey.

Jan. 12, 1949-March 31, 2025 Today we gather to remember and honor the life of Phyllis Sprague - a beloved mother, grandmother, wife and friend.Though our hearts are heavy with loss, we also come together in gratitude for the love, wisdom and strength she shared so generously throughout her life.

Alan Ross Harzman, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and faithful servant of his community, passed away peacefully at home on May 28, 2025, at the age of 74.Alan was born in Kingman, Kan., on July 27, 1950, to Frederick “Bud” and Irene Harzman.

Kris Garramone, 34, passed away May 25, 2025.He was born Thursday, May 31, 1990, at 4:20 p.m. to William Jack Garramone and Tracy Dawn DeShazo at St. Mary’s in Enid.He weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces.Kris is an identical twin to his brother Keath Garramone.

Carolyn Sue Musick, 76, was born Jan. 8, 1949, in Duke to Emma Evelyn Harper Dowdy and Albert Jack Dowdy.Sue went to be with our Lord on May 25, 2025, after a long stay at Mercy Hospital.Sue lost her mother at the age of 2. Her dad remarried (Louella) when she was 12.

Vera Aline Rich Gardner, 78, of Stillwater, passed off this earth into the arms of her Savior on May 22, 2025.She was born on July 8, 1947, in Alva, to Melvin and Lucille (Blevins) Rich. Vera graduated from Aline High School in 1965 and afterward attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

Memorial service for Sharon Ann Worden, 72, was Saturday, May 24, at First Christian Church of Hennessey officiated by Rev. Ish Engle. Cremation arrangements were by Cordry- Gritz Funeral Home.Sharon was born in Enid on Sept.