Obituaries

A Celebration of Life service for Thomas Ivan Holder, 82, of Hennessey, will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at the Turkey Creek Golf Course in Hennessey. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home and Crematory. Tom was born Jan.

Debra Kay Brooks-Hendricks passed away on April 9, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.Her final moments were spent peacefully surrounded by her family and son in his home in Yukon.She was born to Wilbur (Curly) and Bonnie Brooks on April 23, 1952, in Wichita, Kan.

Jeremiah “Jerry” Share Little passed away on April 15, 2026, in Oklahoma City at the age of 52. He was born on May 28, 1973, in Okarche.Jerry spent much of his childhood in Colorado, returning to Oklahoma each summer, creating lasting memories in both places.

Leon Mac Crosswhite of Hennessey died on April 13, 2026.Leon was born to Dwaine McKinley and Margret Winona Crosswhite on April 28, 1951.He graduated from Hennessey High School in 1969 and went on to play football at the University of Oklahoma until 1972.

Marvia “Jean” Guth, 91, of Oklahoma City, passed away April 9, 2026.Jean was born in El Reno on Oct. 15, 1934, to Christine and U.J. Kuntz, alongside her twin sister, Myrna “Jane” Wortham.She was raised with her seven siblings on a farm in Kingfisher and attended Kingfisher High School.

Betty J. Odem, 84, of Cashion, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026. She was born on April 8, 1942, in Indiana, Penn.Betty was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

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.