Obituaries

Warren Guy Coachman, 57, left this world, stepped out into glory, and was made whole, on July 9, 2021, in Oklahoma City. Warren was born July 20, 1963 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to Willa and Guy Coachman. Warren was the third of five children.

Dorthy Marceline “Sis” England died peacefully in Walnut Grove Living Center on July 8th 2021 in McAlester, OK at the age of 93 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Derek Ray Johnson was born on January 24, 1984 in Ada, Oklahoma to Anthony “Andy” Johnson. He passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 in Wewoka at the age of 37. Derek attended Weleetka Public Schools before transferring to Butner Public School.

Funeral Services for Tarpie Yargee will be held Monday, July 5,2021 at 10:00 AM at Iron Post Bristow, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at the Bucktrot Family Cemetery in Bristow, Oklahoma.

Funeral services for Richard Merle Johnston Jr. was held today, Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Wetumka, Oklahoma. Interment followed at the Wetumka Cemetery with full military honors. Richard Merle Johnston Jr.

Funeral services for Connie Jo Johnston were held today, Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Wetumka, Oklahoma. Interment followed at the Wetumka Cemetery. Connie Jo Johnston was born December 27, 1956 in Wetumka, Oklahoma to W.C.

Billy Ray Smith was born January 26, 1948 in Talihina, Oklahoma and was raised by grandparents Joe and Nora Smith with the help of his aunt Minnie and mother Lydia Smith. Billy passed away at his home in Carson, Oklahoma on June 23, 2021 at the age of 73.

Richard L. (Dick) Hicks Sr., 78, of Hastings, MN., passed away June 27, 2021 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born October 17, 1942 in Hastings, the son of Clarence and Neoma (Estes) Hicks. He was one of twelve siblings. Dick graduated from Hastings High School in 1961.

Laura “Jane” (McDonald) Gentry, 84 of Panola, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, comfortably in her favorite recliner at her home. The funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the Wilburton Church of Christ with Mr. Darren Harber officiating.

New Jerusalem Baptist Church Saturday, June 26, 2021 1625 N Madison Ave Wichita, KS 67214 Oneil Davis was born on November 25, 1943, to Olander and Josephine (Tyson) Davis in Byhalia, Mississippi. He relocated with his family to Wichita, Kansas at a very young age.