Obituaries

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.

Wayne Robinson, 85, of Montgomery, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Wayne was born February 26, 1936 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to O. W. and Daisy Robinson. He attended school in the Fairview area and spent many happy years playing the sports he loved.

Richard Chavez “Chino” was born June 6,1938 in Yuma, Arizona to Juan and Rafaela (Amparano) Chavez. He passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at his home in Wetumka at the age of 83. Chino worked as a farm laborer in Arizona for many years. He enjoyed making salsa for everyone and growing peppers.

Layne Alan Maas, 52, of Wetumka, Oklahoma passed away on June 25, 2021. Layne was born on June 11, 1969 to Lanny and Lynn (Kraus) Maas at Hoskins, Nebraska. He was baptized at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Winside, Nebraska on the day that Neil Armstrong walked on the moon.

Services: June 19, 2021 Bridgeport Community Church Oklahoma City, OK 73127 Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services Oklahoma City, OK 73117 Eulogy: Pastor Marlon C. Mack Sr. Joseph Delmont Salvi Bush was born May 14, 1964, to Dorothy & Glendale Bush in Paso, Washington.

Tracey E. Zackery Sr. was born in Oklahoma City to the late Rubia J. Farmer and James Zackery.

Mrs. Maxine Susan Hopkins, 79, former Postmaster and resident of Hanna, Oklahoma passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Maxine was born June 27, 1941 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Susie Emma (Nelson) and Mack Wood.