Obituaries

Albert M. Kloeppel was born Jan. 16, 1939, in Kingfi sher and passed away surrounded by family on Jan. 8, 2026. He was 86.Albert was the youngest son of John and Hilda (Strack) Kloeppel and was born, raised and lived his entire life on the same farm in Kingfisher.He was a lifelong member of the Sts.

Thomas Patrick Hallren passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Oklahoma City. He was born May 24, 1935. Pat was a devoted husband, father and family man, known for his quiet strength and steady presence. He lived his life guided by strong family values and a deep faith in God.

David Dean Adams, 66, of Bartlesville, passed away Dec. 23, 2025.Family and friends are invited to a memorial gathering at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at Graceway Baptist Church, 2918 W. Randolph Ave., Enid.

Earl Keith Garnett, 82, of Bay City, Texas, passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Ind.Services are 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at Sanders Funeral Service in Kingfisher.Earl was born Jan. 8, 1944, in Shattuck to Emile and Mary Kathryn (Tune) Garnett.

Celebrating the life of Naveda Lee Ely, 89, of Okarche, a graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at Red Rock Cemetery in Red Rock.The Rev. Josh Bell, pastor, will officiate. The arrangements are under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home, El Reno.Naveda Ely was born Nov.

Maureen Seay Kordis of Kingfisher went to heaven to be with the Lord Jesus on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.Maureen was born in Ardmore on Nov. 18, 1935, to Navy Captain Lon and Maurine (Seay) Johnson.At the age of 6 on Dec.

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.