Obituaries

Francis Elaine ‘Frankie’ Keeney passed away in Ada, Oklahoma on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at the age of 67 years. Frankie was the daughter of Darrell and Betty Jean (Menie) Wheat, born on May 28, 1953, in Seminole, Oklahoma.

“Benny” Miller passed away Wednesday September 16, 2020, at his home in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 71. Benny was born October 25, 1948 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Ray Benson Miller and Myrtle O. (Wilson) Miller.

James Alan Brandt was born September 22, 1979 in Henryetta, Oklahoma to James Donald Brandt and Katherine (Smith) Brandt and passed from this life on September 19, 2020 at the age of 40. James was raised in Okemah and attended Okemah School. He was very musical and was active in the school band.

Jessie Raymond Long passed away Thursday, September 17th, 2020 at Shady Care Center in Pryor, Oklahoma at the age of 62. Jessie was born September 9th, 1958 to Lucy Long in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He was raised in the Holdenville area and graduated from Holdenville High School.

Kerry Ellifritz, 48, of Jacksonville, North Carolina passed away on August 14, 2020 in New Lisbon, Wisconsin. A memorial service will be held this Saturday, September 26th , at the Blue Ridge Cemetery in Calvin, Oklahoma with Ray Lowery officiating.

Mamie Dorothy Shores passed away Thursday September 17, 2020 at her home in Del City at the age of 90. Mamie was born April 5, 1930 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Rufus Jones and Dessie (Rhodes) Jones. She attended Tannehill public school. She was a homemaker.

Services celebrating and remembering the life of Billye “Jean” Rowland were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 21, 2020 at First Baptist Church in Chelsea. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery in Claremore.

Lennie Leola Callaway Noblett went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 11:39 AM. Lennie was born January 25, 1923 at their farm home near Moss High School.

Mike Brooks was born October 4, 1954 to Finos and Jeanette (Smith) Brooks at Holdenville, Oklahoma. He was the youngest of 6 children. Mike graduated from Wetumka High School in 1972 and EOSC in Wilburton in 1974. Mike married Cathy Dee White on June 22, 1974 in Weleetka, Oklahoma.

Darrel Clark Whitton was born on January 18, 1924 to Walter and Ruth Whitton in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Darrel departed his earthly home September 21, 2020 at the age of 96. In 1930, the Whitton Family moved to Holdenville, Oklahoma where Darrel resided for 90 years.