Obituaries

Wake service for Carlleen Maly, 92, was Tuesday, Jan. 6, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bison.Mass of Christian Burial was Wednesday at St. Joseph’s officiated by Rev. John Herrera.Burial followed at Hennessey Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.

Vernon Roger Pope, born on March 26, 1941, went home to the Lord on Dec. 27, 2025, in Edmond.Funeral services for Vernon will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, at Quail Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City.Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Bierig Cemetery north of Okeene.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stanley Douglas Bowden on Dec. 3, 2025, in Madera, Calif., at the age of 51.Though he faced a difficult year of health challenges, his memory remains a light to those who knew him.

Carrol Gene “Shorty” Jones was born on May 27, 1940, to Agnes and Virgil Jones, in Nogal, N.M. Shorty graduated from Capitain High School in 1959. He served in the United States Air Force in the 1960s. On Dec. 19, 2025, Shorty peacefully passed at home in Hennessey.

Jaqueta Colleen Connell of Dover, who was known and loved by all as Jackie, departed this world at her home Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.Jackie was born in Midland, Texas, on Oct. 23, 1937, to Lee and Iva Franks. She was raised in Bristow and graduated from high school there.

Robert Ellsworth Shafer was born Dec. 4, 1938, in Eloy, Ariz., to his parents George Bani Shafer and Nettie Marie Sparks.He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Dec. 13, 2025, in Kingfisher.He married the love of his life, Mary Ellen, on July 17, 1971.

The funeral for Carolyn Maddox, 82, was Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Dover Christian Church officiated by Jimmy Berkenbile and Vernon Racer. Burial followed at Hennessey Cemetery under the direction of Cordry- Gritz Funeral Home.

Laurnell Eleice (Meyer) Lenz was born Nov. 29, 1930, and went to be with the Lord on Dec. 9, 2025.She was a devoted mother and grandmother and sister and friend to many. She grew up on a farm two miles east and one-quarter south of Okarche.Laurnell was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church.

Clark Daniel Rother of Okarche passed away peacefully on the evening of Dec. 1, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.Clark was born on Nov. 4, 1963, in Okarche.

Garett Josef Wittrock entered this world perfectly on April 26, 2002, and returned to God’s loving embrace on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2025 – his very favorite holiday.He left behind the love of his life, Dejanna Harjo, and precious daughter, Aurora Layne.