Area Obituaries

Christopher Crump Christopher Crump died on December 30, 2024, at the age of 49. He is survived by his parents, Terry and Laura Chaffin Crump, his son, Quentin Crump, his daughter, Kahlan Crump, his maternal grandmother Bonnie Chaffin Mansker, his uncle, Buddy Chaffin and his numerous friends.       Chris loved animals and contributions to the Animal…

Peter Melvin Yaeger Peter Melvin Yaeger, 76 years old, was born in San Gabriel, CA. Pete died on January 30, 2025, at his home in Wewoka, OK. Pete left behind wife of the home, Carol Yaeger, one sister Cathy Hauser and husband Gary Hauser of California, four daughters Heather Yaeger of California, Debbie Cheatwood and…

Melba Jean Birdwell Dinwiddie Melba Jean Birdwell Dinwiddie was born in Okemah, Oklahoma to L. L. (Mike) Birdwell and Inola (Smith) Birdwell on January 6, 1937. She left this world peacefully with her devoted husband by her side in her home in Kansas City, Missouri on Friday, January 31, 2025. Melba graduated from Okemah High School…

Rebekah Gaile Renfrow Funeral services for Rebekah Gaile Renfrow will be held Monday, February 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel, Okemah, Oklahoma. Rebekah was born March 11, 1974, to Dr. Rev. Walter Everett Smith and Martha Frances (Spears) Smith in Ardmore, Oklahoma. She passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025,…

Justin Kyle Fultz Justin Kyle Fultz, 35, of Wetumka, Oklahoma, passed away on February 8, 2025, in Ardmore, OK. Justin was born on November 21, 1989 to Carolyn Roberts Fultz and Gordon Bradley Fultz in Ardmore, OK. Justin was a cherished member of the family, known for his kindness, sense of humor and love for…

Maria Dueck Funeral services for Maria “Mary” Dueck will be held Friday, February 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Boley Mennonite Church. Interment will follow at the Boley Mennonite Church Cemetery. Maria Dueck, known as Mary, was born on September 25, 1936 in Blumenort, Manitoba, Canada to Kornelius and Helena (Plett) Kornelsen. She passed…

Rodney Jack Britton Funeral services for Rodney Jack Britton will be held Monday, February 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Last Chance Baptist Church north of Okemah. Interment will follow at the Welty Cemetery. Rodney Jack Britton was born July 28, 1968, to Harvey Jack Britton and Loretta Faye (McReynolds) Lyons in Frederick, Oklahoma.…

Michael Warren Stanfill Graveside service for Michael Warren Stanfill will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Wetumka Cemetery. Michel Warren Stanfill was born May 17, 1962 in McCook, Nebraska to Jerry Stanfill and Beverly (Peixotto) Stanfill Cockman. He passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 in Forsyth, Missouri at the age…

Sue Lyles Funeral Services for Sue Lyles will be held Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM at First Baptist Church of Wetumka, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at the Wetumka Cemetery. Sue Lyles was born April 21, 1936 to Kenneth Keesee & Willie Mae (McAllister) Keesee north of Holdenville in the Bethel community. She went…

Elizabeth Dieudonee Baker Elizabeth Dieudonée “Liz” Baker, born Nellie Sanders on June 26, 1939, in Columbia, South Carolina, was adopted at 11 months old by Jay Wesley and Elizabeth Dieudonée (Mason) Henke of Melrose, Massachusetts, who lovingly called her Toozie. Her uniquely remarkable childhood shaped her into a woman who embraced life fully, leaving an…