Obituaries

Leta Arjean Williams passed away in Oklahoma City on Friday, March 1, 2024, at the age of 87 years.Arjean is the daughter of Raymond & Blanche (Replogie) Clark, born on December 23, 1936, in Byron, Oklahoma.

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Jack Dewayne McCoy, our loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to all whose lives he touched. He left us on March 10, 2024, at his daughter’s residence in Spiro, Oklahoma.

Charles “Tecv” Taylor, 65 of Okemah passed away on March 10, 2024, at his home. Charles was born October 7, 1958, in Lawton, OK to the late Cornelius and Mary (Noon) Taylor.He was a 1976 graduate of Chilocco Indian School.Charles married Carol (Cook) Taylor on January 28, 1985, in Okemah.

Naomi Laverne Gore passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 at her home in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 86.Laverne was born March 20, 1937 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Otis P. Chitwood and Lillian Raye (Lewis) Chitwood.Laverne graduated from Wewoka High School.She married James Lloyd Gore.

Jewel Thomas “JT” “Scooter” Akin, born May 8, 1920, passed away in Ada, Oklahoma on March 8, 2024 at 103 years young.Jewel was born to Thomas “Bud” Akin and Carrie Bell (nee Nalley), on May 8, 1920 in Sasakwa, Oklahoma in a cotton field,literally.

Funeral services for Lena Mae McKee were held Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Assembly of God Church of Wetumka. Interment followed at the Wetumka Cemetery.Lena Mae McKee writes. “I was born December 7, 1935, to Marvin and Minnie “Cricket” (Kilbourn) Johnson in Wetumka, Oklahoma.

Bill T. Horn passed away Monday, March 4th, 2024 at Heritage Village Nursing Center in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 89.Bill was born May 5, 1934 in Holdenville to William Thomas Horn and Lola E. (McCoy) Madden. He attended high school in River Bank, California.

Rex Little was born on May 22, 1948 and he passed away March 2, 2024 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Rex lived most of his life in Oklahoma and worked at a commercial brick plant for over 30 years.

The family of Carson William Smith is heartbroken to announce his passing on March 4, 2024, at his home, surrounded by loved ones.

Caren Marie Bennett passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at her home in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 72.Caren was born May 25, 1951 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Ardal Hayes and Frances (Hampton) Hayes. Caren graduated from Holdenville High School.