Obituaries

Richard Myron Hall died peacefully in his home on November 2, 2025 at the age of 91.He was born on September 20,1934 in Wetumka, Oklahoma. He was the third son of D.G. and Myra Hall.Richard attended Wetumka Central School, first through 4th grade.

Rudolph “Rudy” Wayne Troup, Jr., O.D., passed away on Nov. 18, 2025, at 81 years of age. He was a devoted husband, father, friend, coach and deeply committed to his faith. He was born on Nov. 5, 1944, in Kansas City, MO, and raised in Holdenville, OK.

Mackilee Samilton, 94, of Wetumka, Oklahoma, transitioned to be with the Lord comfortably and peacefully at Avonlea Assisted Cottage of Seminole on November 13, 2025.

Jerry Victor King passed away in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the age of 83 years.Jerry is the son of George & Bessie (Cooley) King, born on November 25, 1941 in Osage, Oklahoma.

Margie Merriman, 88, of Holdenville, Oklahoma, passed peacefully on December 6, 2025, in McAlester, Oklahoma. She was born on November 21, 1937, in Atwood, Oklahoma, the ninth of ten children of Ira J. and Agnes (Gardner) Blackburn.

Patricia Lea Benham, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born on February 8, 1948, in Strang, Oklahoma, to Lawrence Stone and Vera Vernice Provence.

Maxine Hill was born March 25, 1949, to Jack Hill and Mae Chotkey in Hanna, Ok. She went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2025.Maxine was a longtime resident in Weleetka, OK. She was a graduate of Jones Academy in Haskell, OK.

Funeral services for Kenneth Wayne Deer were held Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Wetumka Indian Baptist Church.Kenneth Wayne Deer was born May 31, 1958, to Lonnie and Lillian Deer. He passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 67.

Clinton was born March 1, 1946 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Thomas Lewis Horne and Ruby Lettie (Kincaid) Horne. Clinton graduated from Holdenville High School in the Class of 1964. He attended East Central University and graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Art.

Anna Jone Morgan age 85, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Okemah, Oklahoma. She was born February 27, 1940, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Aaron Jones Gay and Bernice Juanita (Barrett) Colbert.She graduated from Tulsa Highschool. She received an associate’s degree from Tulsa Community College.