Obituaries

Vicki Charlotte Meacham, beloved wife, mom, nana and servant of the Lord, took the hand of Jesus on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in Oklahoma City at the age of 76. A celebration of Vicki’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb.

Coats Randolph “Randy” Briscoe, Jr., a true American success story, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family.The middle son of seven siblings, Randy was born April 23, 1938, in humble beginnings in Marlow.

Earl Cary Hazel was born Dec. 22, 1947, in Thomas to Glen Dale and Myrtle Spangler Hazel. He passed away at his home on Jan. 31, 2025, at the age of 77.If you knew Earl, you likely heard him say, “Come on 7’s” and “SPIN Red!

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Kay Jindra on Jan. 31, 2025, at the age of 76.Linda was born Aug. 1, 1948, in Kingfisher to Howard and Dorothy Layton.She grew up on the family farm north of Kingfisher and graduated from Dover High School.

Harvey Dean Rutherford was born to JT and Orine Rutherford on Dec. 25, 1946, in Artesia, N.M. He passed away Jan. 29, 2025, at the age of 78.Harvey married Ramona Taggart in Hennessey on Aug. 25, 1972. They made their home east of Hennessey where they raised their six children.

Sue Raby, 75, of Kingfi sher, passed away Jan. 29,2025. Cremation services were under the care of Wilson Funeral Home-Kingfi sher.

James Lester Neeland was born July 30, 1944, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Lester and Theda Neeland. He passed away Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. He was raised in Kingfisher and graduated from Big Four High School. He served in the National Guard before graduating from Central State College in Edmond.

Johnnie H. Yost, 78, passed away Jan. 26, 2025, in Oklahoma City.He was born Oct. 1, 1946, in El Reno to Herman and Betty Lou (Edward) Yost.Johnnie grew up in Omega. He attended Oklahoma State University and graduated with a degree in engineering.

Steven Wayne Russell passed away Jan. 21, 2025.He was born in Oklahoma City on Aug. 20, 1965, to Richard and Imogene Russell and grew up in Kingfi sher, where he attended school.After that, he moved to Hugoton, Kan., where he married Michele Sullivan on Sept. 1, 1989.

Clara Hope Henderson was born at 10:55 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City.She weighed 3 pounds and 1 ounce.She peacefully went into the healing arms of Jesus shortly after.Clara was the daughter of Drew and Tara Henderson.