Obituaries

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.A full obituary will appear in Wednesday’s edition and is now...

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. 21, 1939, to Cris and...

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.

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.Phyllis was born in Enid on April 2, 1941, to Dale and Lois...

Judy Carol Duffy, 79, of Kingfisher, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.Born on Dec. 14, 1945, to Willard and Ruth Duffy, Judy lived a full and beautiful life centered around kindness, laughter and family.

On July 30, 2025, God, in His infinite love and mercy, said, “Let’s stop the pain and the hurting and give My daughter peace.”And so, He called Servrina Marie Prim home to eternal rest.Servrina was born on June 20, 1971, in Flint, Mich., to William and Jacqueline Thornton.