Obituaries

Jeannie Annette Swisher, 67, of Kingfisher, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at Cimarron Nursing Center in Kingfisher, surrounded by her loving sons and sisters.Jeannie was born on March 23, 1959, in Cushing to Emery and Emily Swisher.

Michael Shane Walters rode through the pearly gates on July 3, 2026, after an 18-month battle with glioblastoma brain cancer.He fought with grit, unwavering faith, quiet determination and a strength that never wavered.

Robert “Bobby” Wayne Williams was born Nov. 11, 1957.He passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.Bobby dedicated his career to banking, sales and 25 years in the bread industry.He was known for his strong work ethic, leadership and generous spirit.

Hunter Everett Price, 81, of Edmond, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026.He was born Nov. 24, 1944, in Hockley County, Levelland, Texas, to William and Verna Price.Everett began working in the oilfields at a very young age, starting as a rig hand in Texas.

Recitation of the Rosary for Leroy W. Fuksa, 85, was Wednesday June 24, at Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home. Graveside services were Thursday at Calvary Cemetery.Leroy was born northwest of Hennessey on Nov. 19, 1940, to John M.

Helen Kay (Triplett) Rector was born Sept. 4, 1937, in the Kingfisher hospital to Walter and Pearl Triplett of Reeding.She passed on to a better life on June 16, 2026, to be with her Lord.Helen attended Cashion School and graduated with the class of 1955.She worked for Jno. Pendleton, M.D.

Jeff Schoelen, an Oklahoma native and longtime resident of Franklin, Tenn., passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, surrounded by love.He is survived by his beloved wife, Ute Schoelen; his daughters Nicole Brenner and her husband Bernard of Sammamish, Wash.; Lindsey Schoelen of Columbia, Tenn.

Carol Ann Yost of Edmond passed peacefully at her home on June 7, 2026.Carol was born Sept. 17, 1944, in Kingfisher to Allen Alvin Yost and Freda Myrl (Robinett) Yost. Carol was raised on the family farm, cultivating an ethic of hard work and a resourceful spirit that defined her life.

Graveside services for Peggy Ann White-Collier, 78, will be 10 a.m. Thursday, June 18, at Hennessey Cemetery Pavilion officiated by Jimmy Berkenbile.Arrangements are by Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.Peggy was born in Ponca City on Feb.

Lois Evelyn (Crosswhite) Austin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, was born on May 14, 1931, in Hennessey, at her parents’ farmhouse east of town.She was the youngest child of William McKinley and Jennie May (Gallop) Crosswhite and sister to Dwayne Leon and Olen Dale.