Obituaries

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Keck on March 24, 2026. She passed away peacefully at home, and surrounded by family, including her be- loved dog, Gracee.

Roberta Doris Wyatt was born in Hughes County, Oklahoma on September 12, 1929, to Millard Wyatt and Jewel (Griggs) Wyatt. She and her mom and dad moved frequently at times living in California, but mostly in the Hughes County area. She passed away March 19, 2026, at Heritage Village Nursing Home.

Elizabeth Roberta Yahola passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 84.Elizabeth was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Johnson Larney and Katy (Chupco) Larney. Elizabeth graduated from Chilocco Indian Boarding School in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

April Deonne Pryor, of Holdenville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 11, 2026. She was a woman of unwavering faith, deep love, and incredible strength. Her relationship with the Lord was the foundation of her life, and she lived each day as a reflection of His grace.

Matthew Ray Sanford passed away Saturday, March 14th, 2026 at Chickasaw Nation Medical Center in Ada, Oklahoma at the age of 41.Matthew was born June 5th, 1984 in Ada, Oklahoma to Danny Lee Sanford of Holdenville and Lela Ann Warledo of Tulsa. Matthew attended Holdenville high school.

Christine Opal Mc-Coy passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at Heritage Village Nursing Center in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 90. Christine was born February 25, 1935, in Moss, Oklahoma to Samuel Stedman McCoy and Clif- fie Opal McCoy. Sheattended Lamar public school.

Brent Lee Harjo (Opie) passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 in California at the age of 37 years old.Opie was born July 8, 1988 in Ada, Oklahoma to Lewis Wayne Harjo and Janie Ann (Faulkner) Harjo. He attended Holdenville High School. Opie enjoyedlistening to music and drawing.

Doyle Eugene Wingo passed away in Holdenville on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the age of 92 years.Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 11, 1:30pm at First Baptist Church in Holdenville, with interment following at Holdenville Cemetery.

Jimmy Dale HOWARD was born in Holdenville Oklahoma December 23, 1933 and passed away at the VETERANS Center in Norman Oklahoma on February 13.

Billye Modene Venable Treadwell was born January 11, 1934, to Sterling and Manda Venable. She was the youngest of 4 siblings and grew up on a farm in the Bilby/ Spaulding area south of Holdenville.