Obituaries

Steven Ray Edwards passed away peacefully at his home in Calvin, Oklahoma, on April 6, 2026, at 64 years old.Steve was born May 2, 1961, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Coy Wilson Edwards and Esther Sue Edwards.He graduat ed from Calvin High School in 1979.

Cheryl Renee Buck, 61, of Holdenville, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, surrounded by love.Cheryl, lovingly known as "Big Mom" by her grandchildren, was born on March 23, 1965, in Dallas, Texas, to J.W. (Corney) Buck and Arlis Jo Buck.

A memorial service will be held for Jose- phine Powell, 90, of Gerty on Friday, April 3 at 10:30am at the Richmond Avenue Free - will Baptist Church in Allen, OK. Mrs. Powell passed away March 30 at her home.

Memorial services for Linda Gail Wolf King, 80, of Ada are 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Trinity Baptist Church in Ada.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Keck on March 24, 2026.

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.

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.