Obituaries

Grace Ellen Rogers, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and friend, passed away surrounded by the love she so freely gave throughout her life on Nov. 27, 2025.She was born on June 10, 1958, in Wichita, Kan.

The funeral for Fred Elmer Jones, 74, was Saturday, Nov. 29, at Dover Christian Church officiated by Colt Melrose.Private burial will take place at a later date. Arrangements were by Cordry- Gritz Funeral Home, Hennessey.Fred was born in Perry, Iowa, on Feb.

Larry Eugene Smith was born on Jan. 26, 1952, in Sacramento, Calif., to Norman Harold Smith and Zella Delores (Mitchell) Hill. He passed away Nov. 20, 2025, at the age of 73. He proudly served in the United States Army and later attended trade school.

Tommy Joe Parrish, 67, of Hennessey, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at AMG Specialty Hospital in Oklahoma City.He was born Oct. 4, 1958, in Oklahoma City to Kenneth Parrish and Alice Stribel.Tommy was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Steven Parrish and Johnny Parrish.

Jeffrey Don Gill passed away on Nov. 12, 2025.He was born Jan. 9, 1978, in Watonga and graduated from Dover High School in 1996.Jeff was a man of many gifts, an all-around handyman with a remarkable ability to fix anything and a willingness to help anyone.

Rev. John William Hauser – “An amazing individual and great Man of God.” (Isaiah 61:1-3, Romans 1:16-17) “Well done, My good and faithful servant,” are the words Rev. John William Hauser of Oklahoma City received when he entered the gates of Heaven on Nov.

Dan Alan Yost, 70, of Terlton, was born Jan. 7, 1955, and passed away peacefully on Nov. 12, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children at OSU Medical Center in Tulsa.A graveside service was Saturday, Nov.

John Kraus, Jr., passed peacefully on his birthday, Nov. 10, 2025, of natural causes at the age of 87 in Piedmont.He was surrounded by his wife, children and extended family. “Johnny” was a longtime Kingfisher County resident known for his friendly personality and jovial spirit.

David Calvin Hailey of Dover went to his heavenly home on Nov. 6, 2025.David was born May 6, 1955, in Seminole.In 1966, David and his loving parents, John and Doris Hopper, along with his six – and “soon-to-be” seven – siblings moved to Sinton, Texas.

Gary Wayne Brawner, 73, of Dover, passed away Nov. 8, 2025.Gary was born Feb. 26, 1952, in Kingfisher to Harold Dee and Mildred “Pinky” Brawner. He was raised in Dover and graduated from Dover Public Schools in 1970.