Obituaries

Elaine Ann Richardson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on April 3, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories with those who knew and loved her.Elaine was born Feb. 13, 1961, in Erick to Ervin and Janet Young.

Alice Wytona Simunek, 74, of Hennessey, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2026.She was born Feb. 19, 1952, in Big Spring, Texas, to Robert “Bob” and Ellen “Teddy” Hair.She graduated from Hennessey High School in 1970 and married Larry Simunek on May 2, 1970.

Donald James “Bottles” Boutwell, 83, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his home.Born Feb. 12, 1943, to Dale and Rosie Lee Boutwell in Dover, Donald lived most of his life in Kingfisher.Donald was a loving dad, papa, brother and friend.

Wilbur “Blue” V. Pickle, Jr., 67, passed away peacefully in his home in Crescent on April 5, 2026.He was born Aug. 9, 1958.Blue was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who was always proud of his children and grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

The funeral for Clinton LeRoy “Butch” Bailey, 78, was Monday March 30, 2026, at Dover Christian Church officiated by Jimmy Berkenbile.Burial followed at Dover Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.

Molena Lee Stumpf went to join her beloved husband and walk alongside her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 29, 2026.Molena was born on Aug. 11, 1935, to Floyd and Nellie Glazier. She grew up in Loyal where she graduated from Loyal High School in May 1954.

Jeanne Elizabeth Parker Holt was born July 20, 1941, in Tampa, Fla., and passed away on March 23, 2026, In Kingfisher.She was born to George Parker and Julia Hall Parker.On Aug. 9, 1970, Jeanne married the love of her life, George Holt in Savannah, Ga.

Michelle Rene Acuff, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City.

Funeral service for Christine Hall, 71, of Okarche, will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 27, in Center of Family Love gymnasium with Guy Hickerson officiating. Burial will follow in Kingfisher Cemetery under the direction of Anderson- Burris Funeral Home and Crematory, Enid.Christine was born Feb.

Funeral services for Wanda Choate, 88, were Monday, March 23, at Hennessey Public School Auditorium officiated by Jimmy Berkenbile.Burial followed at Hennessey Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.Wanda was born in Kingfisher on Sept.