Obituaries

Brenda Sue Gooden entered her eternal home on March 3, 2021 at the age of 69 years 6 months 7 days. A private family memorial will be held at a later date, entrusted to the care of Wadley’s Funeral Service, Purcell.

Funeral service for Wendall Amos Dilday, 71 of Holdenville, will be 2:00 pm Friday, March 19, 2021 at First Church of God in Holdenville. He passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. A full obituary will follow.

Betty J. Grizzle passed away at her home in Ada, Oklahoma on Friday, March 12, 2021, at the age of 94 years. Betty was the daughter of Foster and Zillie (Rowland) Greenwood, born on July 25, 1926, in Baytown, Texas. She was brought up in Texas and Oklahoma, and attended Wewoka schools.

Kyle Eugene Buck passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 28. Kyle was born July 15, 1992 to Otis Gene Buck Sr. and Fern (Robedeaux) Buck of Sperry. He graduated from Sperry High School. He was a laborer for the commercial construction industry.

Brian Keith Maxwell was born March 27, 1971 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Kenward Keith Maxwell and Lana Carol Maxwell. At a young age, Brian began working on cars alongside his dad. When Brian got older, he went to school and received his diesel mechanic license.

Jeffery Yahola was born December 27, 1967. To the late Thomas Yahola and Elizabeth Roberta Yahola. He passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He is preceded in death by Thomas Yahola of Bristow OK, his brother Maurice Yahola of Wetumka, OK.

Benjamin Chotkey was born August 15, 1956 in Weleetka, Oklahoma to Raymond and Nancy (Karlarney) Chotkey. He passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 64. Benjamin is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Willie and one sister, Louise.

Memorial Services for Frances Jean Girty (Scott), 83, will be held Wednesday, March 03, at the Lawrence Indian United Methodist Church, Viewing will be from 3:00 – 5:00 pm, with dinner from 5:30 – 6:30 pm and service from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

Frances Ann Herrod was born February 8, 1955 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Robert and Louise (McCosar) Herrod. She passed from this life on February 26, 2021 in Ada, Oklahoma at the age of 66. Frances was baptized on June 11, 1969 by Jacob Bear and was a member of the Tookparfka Baptist Church.

Cheryle Kay Janes passed away in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at the age of 61 years. Cheryle was the daughter of Willie & Clara (Hyatt) Brown, born on April 30, 1959 in Seminole, Oklahoma.