Obituaries

Carmen Leann Nolen (Dunn), a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2026, after a courageous battle with Frederick’s ataxia.

Donald Alvin ‘Don’ Chesser passed away at his home in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the age of 78 years.Don is the son of Alvin Winford ‘Jack’ Chesser & Reba Ersella (Downs) Chesser, born along with a twin brother on November 12, 1947, in Prague, Oklahoma.

James “Jim” A. Jenkins, 73, of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, May 23 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.He was born December 11, 1952, in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Dale Keith Jenkins, Sr. and Agnes “Ruth” (Mathis) Jenkins.He graduated from Holdenville High School in 1971.

Pauline (Taylor) Blaylock was born September 13, in Calvin, OK, to William Amos Taylor and Estel (Grimes) Taylor. Pauline passed away on June 14, 2026.She grew up in Spring Creek area, a community northeast of Calvin and attended Calvin Schools for 12 years graduating in 1944.

Kenny Amos Blaylock was born on March 12, 1945 to Ples and Pauline Blaylock of Calvin, OK. He passed away on July 2, 2026.Kenny was raised and spent most of his life in and around the Spring Creek area. He and Bethryne Beck were married September 17, 1964.

Cookey Ann O'Donley passed away Monday, June 22nd, 2026, at Heritage Village Nursing Center in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 84 Cookey was born December 10th, 1941, in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Thomas Wesley "Bud" Giles and Maudie Beatrice (Bennett) Giles.

Funeral services for Robert Dean “Bob” Pullen were held Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Living Water Church of Wetumka, Oklahoma. Interment followed at the Pullen Family Cemetery of Wetumka.

Gwenda Faye Summy of Keller, Texas, passed away on May 29, 2026, at the age of 78. Her passing was sudden, as she was called immediately into the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ.Gwenda was born on August 8, 1947, in Hold - enville, Oklaho - ma, to James Clyde Roberts and Eula Faye Roberts.

LORETTA JANE BREWER TOBEY (1943-2026) Loretta Jane Brewer To - bey stepped into the arms of her Lord and Savior Je sus Christ on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Oklahoma City. She was born February 10, 1943, in Bris - tow, Oklaho - ma, to Elmer B. Brewer and Velma Ledbet - ter Brewer.

Hunter Timmons Jr., age 86, of Wetumka, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, leaving behind a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, faithful service, and a warm spirit that will be remembered by all who knew him.