Obituaries

Deborah Lynn Wright (Frietas) age 66 of Dustin, OK passed from this life on March 3, 2025 in Tulsa, OK. Debbie was born on February 7, 1959 to Carol Most and Richard Frietas.Debbie attended California Schools as a young child and then later attended Wetumka schools where she graduated in 1977.

Funeral services for Wanda Sue Richmond were held Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Wetumka. Interment followed at the Wetumka Cemetery.Wanda Sue Richmond was born July 7, 1943, in Wetumka, Oklahoma to James Everett Nolen and Ora Florence (Pierce) Nolen.

Mr. Jarold K. Davis was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Thelma L. Davis and Alpheus Grundy. He was married to Shevonne Davis. They had daughters Stephanie Davis (deceased) and Tashauna Cudjo, and one son Marion Reed.

Jack Randall Rupe age 82, of Wetumka, Oklahoma passed from this life on February 27, 2025, in Oklahoma City. Jack was born on October 31, 1942, to the late Jessie and L.S. “Doc” Rupe.Jack attended Moss schools as a young child.

Elmer “Ray” Woods passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Heritage Village Nursing Center in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 84.Ray was born April 14, 1940 in Lawton, Oklahoma to William Woods and Lonna (Birdwell) Woods. Ray was a self- employed blacksmith.

Johnny Craig Miner was born June 18, 1956, to Johnny and Wylene (Harper) Miner. He passed from this life February 22, 2025.Johnny leaves behind his wife of over 50 years, Therese Miner. 2 children, daughter Tiffani and Donnie Newson of Oklahoma City, son Jeremy and wife Bandy Miner of Seminole.

Elwanda “Wanda” York passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at her home in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 91.Wanda was born September 29, 1933 in McCurtain, Oklahoma to Pete Elhaney and Elizabeth ( H o l l i n g s w o r t h ) M c E l h a n e y McGeehee. Wanda attended school in McCurtain.

With heavy hearts, the Alford family mourns the passing of Beverly “Gail” Ann Patton-Rhodes, who transitioned on February 6, 2025, in Spencer, OK, after a courageous battle with illness. She was 64 years old.

Justin Kyle Fultz, 35, of Wetumka, Oklahoma, passed away on February 8, 2025, in Ardmore, OK.Justin was born on November 21, 1989 to Carolyn Roberts Fultz and Gordon Bradley Fultz in Ardmore, OK.

In Memory of of Beverly Gail Patton Rhodes June 25, 1960 – February 6, 2025 Beverly was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Antonia Anderson and Walter Shannon. She was married to Sanford P. Rhodes.