Obituaries

Funeral services for Margaret Lou Anderson were held Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Weleetka Church of Christ in Weleetka, Oklahoma. Interment followed at the Wetumka City Cemetery. Margaret Anderson was born February 9, 1947 in Casa Grande, Arizona to Arvel and Marie (Banta) Morgan.

Roger Wayne “Bill” McKinney was born on January 18, 1938 in Wetumka, OK and passed away peacefully on May 13, 2019 at his home in Wetumka at the age of 81 with his family present. He was born to David James and Pauline (Canard) McKinney and attended Wetumka School graduating with the Class of 1956.

Mark Anthony Yates gained his wings on Tuesday, May 14 2019, in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 56. Mark was born December 23, 1962 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Roy Yates and Joyce Griggs Yates.

Kaden Jovani Briones was born July 6, 2006 in Oklahoma City to Kimberly Brown and Pedro Briones.  He was a member of the Mvskoke Creek Nation. He was of the Bird Clan and Mexican Heritage.  He was known throughout the community by many names: Bubba, Bub, Jovani, and Big Handsome.

Howard “Wayne” Babb passed away Saturday, May 4th, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 78 years of age. Wayne was born December 30th, 1940 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to the late Eugene Babb and Naomi Venable Babb. Wayne attended Spaulding School and later joined the Oklahoma National Guard.

Jerry Don Barlow, age 77, passed away on May 4, 2019 at his home. Jerry was born July 10, 1941 in Paducah, Texas to Bennie ‘Jerry’ Olen and Myrtle ‘Bobbie’ May Robinson Barlow.  He was raised at CeeVee, Texas and attended CeeVee and Paducah, Texas schools.

Bonnie Mae Cooper passed from this life over the weekend at the age of 81 years. Her services are planned for Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Rolfe Funeral Home in Oklahoma City. Bonnie is the daughter of the late Ray and Naomi Owens of Clear-view, Oklahoma.

J.D. Marshall passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Alliance Health Midwest in Midwest City, Oklahoma at the age of 75. J.D. was born July 1, 1943 in Dustin, Oklahoma to George Marshall and Mammie Leetka.  He attended Dustin public schools.  He married Celia Yahola and she preceded him in death.

Dee Ann Bishop passed away Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019 at Heritage Village Nursing Home in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 81. Dee Ann was born July 5, 1937 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Clarence Haney Winningham and Bonita Nichols Winningham.

Carlus William Frederick passed away April 20, 2019 at Holdenville General Hospital in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 58. Carlus was born August 13, 1960 to Athel Frederick and Norma Jarrett in Modesto, California. He graduated from high school in 1978.