Obituaries

Rose (Bazan) Bratcher, 84, of Kingfisher, passed away May 1, 2025, in Oklahoma City.

Joyce Ann Clark “Nanny” Pryor, 80, passed away April 27, 2025, at her home in Hennessey surrounded by family.Funeral services were Thursday, May 1, at Dover Christian Church.

Kristen Jones Quillin, a beacon of love, faith and passion, passed into paradise on April 23, 2025, in Oklahoma City after a valiant four-year battle with cancer.Born on Feb. 20, 1976, in Weatherford, Kristen radiated positivity, optimism and courage throughout her 49 years, touching countless...

The funeral for Nancy K. LaPorte, 78, was Friday, April 25, at Hennessey First United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Sandra Shepherd and Jimmy Berkenbile.Burial followed at Hennessey Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.Nancy was born in Enid on Feb. 8, 1947, to Isadore...

The funeral for Edward “Cotton” Hill, 85, was Saturday, April 26, at First Christian Church of Hennessey and officiated by Ellis Weber.Burial followed at Hennessey Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.Cotton was born in Hennessey on Oct. 19, 1939, to Wilbur Bill and Juanita...

Sheldon Scott Kershner, 57, passed away peacefully in Tulsa on March 31, 2025, with his wife by his side.He was born Dec. 4, 1967, in Dallas, Texas. He was the youngest of four children. Scott graduated from Seiling High School and grew up in Seiling and Canton.

Andra Lea Fischer, 48, passed away April 17, 2025, at her home in Piedmont.She was born on May 19, 1976, in Kingfisher to Kenneth and Phyllis (Larimer) Fischer.She is survived by two sons, Dalton David Dykes and his fiancé Brea Burney and Mason Kyle Dykes; her father and stepmother Kenneth and...

Roy Nelson McNaught, Jr., 90, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Chicago, Ill.Roy was born June 24, 1934, in Kingfisher to Roy Nelson McNaught, Sr., and Alice (Perdue) McNaught.He attended Kingfisher Public Schools and excelled in music as an accomplished trumpet player.Following high school, Roy...

Graveside services for Kelly Allen Choate, 63, were Wednesday, April 16, at Hennessey Cemetery Pavilion officiated by Rev. Sandy Shepherd.Arrangements were by Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.KellywasborninOkeene on Oct. 20, 1961, to Max and Wanda Thompson Choate and died Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Mercy...

Laurance Clyde Randall went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.He was born Oct. 9, 1935, on a farm southwest of Okarche to Newton and Nellie Randall. Laurance graduated from El Reno High School in 1953. He then attended Draughon School of Business.