Honoring Lives

& Cherishing Memories

Obituaries for Sulphur and Davis, OK

Ronal Loy Newton

Ronal Loy Newton

Jun 28, 2024

Ronal Loy Newton

Ronal Loy Newton was born March 12, 1944, in Hobart, OK, to the late Vertus and Juanita (Richey) Newton. He died on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Sulphur, at the age of 80. He and Dorothy Jane Collinsworth were married on October 24, 1961. To this union were born two sons, Dwayne and Shawn. Dorothy preceded him in...

Lillian B. Hawkins

Lillian B. Hawkins

Jun 27, 2024

Lillian Beatrice (Fuller) Hawkins was born February 17, 1941, in Oklahoma City, to the late Charles Percy and Lillian Belle (Burnside) Fuller. She received her crown of glory on Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Sulphur, at the age of 83. Lillian married the love of her life, Warren Lee Hawkins, on June 16, 1961, in Oklahoma City. He preceded her...

Willie Faye Miles

Willie Faye Miles

Jun 21, 2024

Willie Faye (Breath) Miles

Funeral services for Willie Faye (Breath) Miles will be held at 11:00 AM, on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Hale's Memorial Chapel, in Davis. Dr. Erma Glass will officiate the homegoing service. Interment will follow at the Five Mile Cemetery, in Hennepin, OK.

Willie, better known by her beloved family and friends as Faye, was...

William Theodore Carter IV

William Theodore Carter IV

Jun 18, 2024

William Theodore "Will" Carter, IV

William Theodore Carter, IV, better known as "Will", was born May 28, 1981, in Baton Rouge, LA, to William Theodore and Belinda Kay (McKee) Carter, III. He died on Monday, June 18, 2024, in Sulphur, at the age of 43 years and 21 days.

As the son of an oil field worker, the earlier years of Will's...

Mary Lee Fletcher

Mary Lee Fletcher

Jun 12, 2024

Mary Lee Fletcher

Mary Lee Fletcher was born January 14, 1943, in Davis, to the late Venus Franklin and Opal Lucille (Tyner) Fullerton. She passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Norman, at the age of 81 years, 5 months and 2 days. Mary Lee and Michael Dennis "Mike" Fletcher were married on September 4, 1962, in Davis. He preceded...

Joe Byrom Hawkins, Jr

Joe Byrom Hawkins, Jr

Jun 6, 2024

  Joe Byrom Hawkins, Jr. was born January 17, 1949, in Phoenix, AZ, to the late Joe Byrom & Marjorie Grace (Arnold) Hawkins, Sr.  He died on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Ardmore, at the age of 75. 

    Joe grew up in California. He joined the United States Army on May 20, 1969, serving during the Vietnam War.  His...

Patsy Fay Gray

Patsy Fay Gray

Jun 4, 2024

     Patsy Fay Gray was born July 14, 1935, in Shawnee, OK, to the late William Bewey & Ona Bell (Blackwell) Driver.  She went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, June 4, 2024, in Sulphur, at the age 88. She and Paul Elton Gray were united in marriage on March 12, 1953 in Gainesville,...

L. D. Kesler

L. D. Kesler

Jun 3, 2024

    Funeral services for L.D. Kelser will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, June 7, 2024, at Hale’s Memorial Chapel in Sulphur with Pastor Bill Leveridge officiating. Interment will follow at the Oaklawn Cemetery in Sulphur. 

 

  L.D. was born March 12, 1930, in Wanette, OK, to the late Loyd and Lena (Bratcher) Kesler. He died on Monday, June 3, 2024,...

James Junior Busby

James Junior Busby

May 30, 2024

   James Junior Busby, better known by all as “Junior”, was born December 11, 1939, in Dougherty, to the late James C. “Jim” & Martha E. (McCray) Busby. He died on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Sulphur, at the age of 84. Junior and the late Patricia Ann “Pat” Barnett were united in marriage on September 4, 1959, in Davis....

Gerald Dean Robinson

Gerald Dean Robinson

May 29, 2024

Gerald Dean Robinson was born on October 28, 1965, in Wynnewood, OK. He passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Sulphur, at the age of 58. Gerald and the former Ms. Cynthia “Cindy” Billings were married on November 25, 2011, in Midwest City, OK. 

 Survivors include his wife, Cindy; daughter, Danon Robinson of Ada; son, Blain Robinson of Sulphur; mother,...

Harrel Akers

Harrel Akers

May 27, 2024

Harrel "Biggon" Akers



Harrel Akers, better known by family and friends as "Biggon," was born October 4, 1934, in Dougherty, to the late Johnnie Oscar and Alta Mae (Hale) Akers. He died on Monday, May 27, 2024, in Davis, at the age of 89 years, 7 months and 23 days. Biggon and the late Hildagard "Hilda" Huster were united in...

Robert Dean Price

Robert Dean Price

May 24, 2024

Robert Dean Price

Robert Dean Price was born on January 28, 1941, in the Chickasaw National Recreational Area, in Sulphur, to the late Hubert & Eva (Roach) Price. He passed from this life on Friday, May 24, 2024, in Sulphur, at the age of 83.

Robert, a lifelong resident of Sulphur, attended Sulphur Public Schools, prior to joining the United...

Gerald Lee Vannoy

Gerald Lee Vannoy

May 7, 2024

Gerald Lee "Rock" Vannoy

Gerald Lee "Rock" Vannoy was born July 25, 1934, in Maud, OK, to the late Ernest & Retha (Sartain) Vannoy. He passed from this life on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Ardmore, at the age of 89 years, 9 months and 12 days. Gerald and the former Ms. Anna E. Sekavec were united in marriage on September...

Randy Dennis Sluder

Randy Dennis Sluder

May 6, 2024

Randy Dennis Sluder

Services for Randy Dennis Sluder will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Central Church Fellowship of Believers, 45 Shepherd of the Hills Rd, Sulphur, OK, with Brother Thomas J. Thompson officiating.

Randy was born October 26, 1956, in Detroit, MI, to Haven K. and Bettie Jean (Matthis) Sluder. He died on Monday, May 6, 2024,...

Courtney Leann Sorrells

Courtney Leann Sorrells

May 5, 2024

Courtney Leann (Amos) Sorrells was born December 7, 1998, in Ada, OK. She died Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Davis, at the age of 25.

Courtney was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. After attending Sulphur High School, she began working in long-term healthcare at the Calloway Nursing Home. She held several positions, including nutritionist and activities director. Her hardworking...

Tara Nicole Lancaster

Tara Nicole Lancaster

May 1, 2024

Tara Nicole Lancaster

Funeral services for Tara Nicole Lancaster will be held 2:00PM, Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the Pentecostal Holiness Church, in Sulphur, with Pastor Lance Bonner officiating. Interment will follow at the Oaklawn Cemetery in Sulphur. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday evening, May 8th, from 5-7:00pm, at Hale's Funeral Home, in...

Sylviene Etta Runyan

Sylviene Etta Runyan

Apr 30, 2024

Sylviene was born September 27, 1929, in Sulphur, OK to the late Jack and Alice Petty. She died Monday April 30, 2024, in Sulphur, at the age of 94 years 7 months and 3 days. Sylviene and Leonard Houston "Pete" Runyan were married on Aug 17, 1947, in Gainesville, TX. He preceded her in death on December 5, 2014.

Sylviene grew...

Sheila Annette Goodman

Sheila Annette Goodman

Apr 28, 2024

Sheila Annette Hilliard-Goodman was born November 29, 1960, in Sulphur, OK, to Joe D. and Mary J. (Cowell) Hilliard. She died Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Sulphur, from injuries sustained during a tornado. 

   Sheila was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. After graduating from Sulphur High School, Class of 1979, she spent several years managing area restaurants and working in food...

Martin Carl Easley

Martin Carl Easley

Apr 18, 2024

Martin Carl Easley

Martin Carl Easley was born June 16, 1950, in Wynnewood, OK, to the late Cecil Martin and Ruby Jewell (Sise) Easley. He died on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Davis, at the age of 73 years, 10 months and 2 days.

Martin grew up in Davis. After graduating from Davis High School, Class of 1968, he served briefly...

Leah Estelle Brothers

Leah Estelle Brothers

Apr 13, 2024

  Leah Estelle Brothers was born on July 10, 1927, in Bristow, Oklahoma, to William Jasper and Geneva Estella Scott. She grew up in Sulphur, Oklahoma, attended Oklahoma State university and achieved a bachelor’s degree in education. She met a charming man in college, Gilbert Brothers, and married him on December 19, 1947. Leah went on to have four boys....