Obituaries

Iva Nell “Ivy” Wetzel, formerly of Kingfisher, died Feb. 10, 2025, in Woodward.Funeral services were held Feb. 18 in Walters.She was born Dec. 7, 1947, in Duncan to Ivan and Oneda Laverne (Howard) Tompkins.She grew up in Walters and married her high school sweetheart, Ronald W. Wetzel, on June 15,...

Connie Hackett passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City with family by her side.Connie was born July 30, 1963, in Guymon to Harland and Bethel Hackett.Connie started school at Apache, making longtime friends.She moved to Calumet where she finished grade school.

Recitation of the Rosary for Joyce Elaine Holder, 57, was Monday, Feb. 24, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Louis “Luke” Bobby Kannady stepped into glory peacefully Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City.The oldest of three siblings, Luke was born Jan. 16, 1938, to Louis (Luke) V. and Wilma E. Kannady in Stapp/Zoe, Okla.Luke was always proud of his...

John E. Francis, 87, of Edmond, passed away Feb. 22, 2025.Born on March 14, 1937, in Kingfisher, he married Susan Bentley in 1962.A dedicated University of Oklahoma supporter, John earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from OU.He spent 25 years as a professor...

Private family services will be held at a later date for Mitchell Leon Broughton, 65.

Donald Eugene “Don” Bredy, 72, passed away on Feb. 14, 2025, in Crescent.Growing up in a loving home in Cordell, Don learned the importance of hard work and good family values.He pursued higher education at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in education while...

The funeral for Merwyn LeMoyne Pray, 81, was Saturday, Feb.15, at Union Chapel Church, offi ciated by Jimmy Berkenbile.

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.

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.