Obituaries

Talaesa Deanne Mason passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 48.Talaesa was born October 17, 1974 in Oklahoma City to Dale Ladd and Mae-ree Hunter. Talaesa graduated from Holdenville High School.

Saundra Ann Yaggi passed away January 3rd, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born, March 22, 1942 in Holdenville, Oklahoma, to Stanley and Veneta Middleton. Her 80 years were full of love, dedication and devotion.

Ronald Gene Sanford, Seminole resident, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his home, at the age of 67. Ronald was born on August 24, 1955 in Coal - gate, OK to Travis Gene San - ford and Mary Ann (Zackary) Hendricks. He grew up in Holdenville and spent most of his life in Seminole.

Daniel Douglas Murray was born May 10, 1928 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He was the youngest of 5 children and the last in his family to leave this world on January 29, 2023, where he resided in Sher - man, Texas. Dan passed away due to complications resulting from a stroke.

Glenn Gerald Harjo Jr. passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at his home in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 59.Glenn was born March 13, 1963 in Wichita, Kansas to Glenn G. Harjo Sr. and Emily (Marshall) Harjo.Glenn graduatedfrom Eufaula Boarding School.

Nytosha Pauline 'Tosh' Lester passed away at her home in Holdenville on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at the age of 39 years.Tosh was the daughter of Marvin and Donna (Cole) Hart, born on February 22, 1983, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She grew up moving with her family all around the country.

Christian Faith Missionary Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OklahomaHillcrest Cemetery – Spencer, OK Temple Sons – Oklahoma City, OKThe “Oh So Beautiful” Mrs.Beverly Diane Golden-Gates was born on April 21, 1959, to Earnestine M. Wallace-Grayson and Alfred Golden in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

On Thursday, December 22nd, 2022, Eric Ross Wolf passed away at age 48. Eric was born on January 2, 1974 to Terry Wolf and Linda (Mahan) Dennis.Eric had a passion for writing poetry. He also loved music and took pride in his extensive CD collection.

Coy Morris West, 83, of Ada, Oklahoma passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 in Ada, Oklahoma. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, February 3, 2023 at Richmond Avenue Free Will Baptist Church in Allen, Oklahoma.

Joseph Gilbert ‘Jody Blonde’ Bennett passed away at home in Horntown, Oklahoma on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the age of 82.Joseph was the son of William Herbert Bennett and Orvilla (Sweetin) Bennett, born on September 13, 1940, in Pittsburg, Oklahoma.