Obituaries

Joe Edward Cantrell passed away Sunday, March 16th, 2025 at this home in Atwood, Oklahoma at the age of 78.Joe was born September 5th, 1946 in Ada, Oklahoma to Lawrence Edward Cantrell and Ivie Muriel (Herrin) Cantrell. He graduated from Byng High School.

Noel Lee Mitchell Tuno was born on September 23, 1964 in Delano, California. She was the daughter of Donald and Iva Cochran.Noel attended school in Delano. She spent quite a bit of time living in Arkansas as well, but eventually settled in Weleetka, Oklahoma.

Author, educator, and attorney Anita Faye Hill was born in Lone Tree, near Morris, Oklahoma, on July 30, 1956. She was one of thirteen children born to Albert and Irma Hill, who farmed in the Okmulgee County area. Her parents set high moral standards for her, and she was reared in the Baptist faith.

April 3, 1926 – March 9, 2025Mr. Otis Davis passed away from this life on Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Clearview where he resided.

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.