Obituaries

Naomi Elizabeth (Lawson) Rising, 96, passed away Dec. 12, 2023, at her long-established farm home northeast of Cashion.She was born in Lockridge on June 27, 1927, the firstborn of two children to George Marion Lawson and Mabel Irene (Hatfield) Lawson.

John E. Mercer, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 12, 2023, in Kingfi sher.

John Henry Wilczek, 58, of Loyal, passed away Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at his home.He was born Jan. 14, 1965, in Kingfisher, the youngest child of Theresa Berntsen Wilczek and the late Louis Wilczek.He attended Lomega schools and was a 1983 graduate.

Gregory Dean Duffy, 72, passed peacefully while surrounded by his family on Dec. 8, 2023. Greg was a husband, father, grandfather, conservationist, hunter, fisherman, farmer, leader, friend, Christian, family man and proud Oklahoman.

Memorial service for Dorothy Crosswhite, 93, was Friday, Dec. 8, at Dover Baptist Church officiated by Jimmy Berkenbile. Family graveside interment will be held at a later time.Cremation arrangements are by Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home, Hennessey.Dorothy was born in Cushing on Sept.

Jeanne Ellyn Kerr-Biehler, 95, passed away Dec. 2, 2023, in Emmett, Idaho.Services are pending with Wilson Funeral Home-Kingfisher.

Elizabeth “Liz” (Walters) Norton, 67, of Healdton, passed away Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Cremation services were under the care and direction of Alexander Gray Crematory.Liz was born July 14, 1956, at Sayre to the late Elk Commador Walters and Rena Naomi (Swanner) Walters.

Edubijen Aguirre, 80, passed away Dec. 1, 2023, in Oklahoma City.She was born April 3, 1943, in Boquillas, Texas, to David and Francisca Luna.She went by the name of Vicky, she was a very dedicated mother to all her children and became an amazing grandmother to all her grandkids.

Memorial service for Arlene Taggart Poteet, 98, will be 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, at Union Chapel Church officiated by Ellis Weber and Jimmy Berkenbile. Cremation arrangements are by Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.Arlene was born east of Hennessey on Oct. 9, 1925, to Andrew W.

Graveside services for Allen Loftis, 68, were Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Kingfisher Cemetery officiated by Rev. Mark Westman. Arrangements were by Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home, Hennessey.Allen was born in Kingfi sher on Jan. 26, 1955, to Hulon L. and Ruby Lee Browning Loftis and died Saturday, Dec.