All Obituaries

Wanda Webster Gibbs passed away on September 16, 2021, at the age of 89 at the home of her daughter, Donna James in Broken Bow, OK. On June 30,1951 Ms. Gibbs married the love her life, Rev. Forrest Gibbs, they celebrated 70 years of marriage this year. She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Forrest Gibbs; her parents Samuel and Nora Webster. She leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Donna James of Broken Bow, Debbie James, and husband Danny of Holly Creek; Grandchildren, Matthew...

    On September 15, 2021, Jimmy Ray “Coon” Willis took his final journey, passing from this life into the next at the age of 63.  Jimmy was born May 21, 1958, to Annie Mae Wilson and Jimmerson Willis. He enjoyed his childhood by running around the woods and dirt roads of Oak Hill Community, with his siblings and all the area kids. After graduating from Broken Bow High School, Jimmy entered the United States National Guard and served his country for nine years....

  Pryscilla Hill departed from this life September 14, 2021, at the age of seventy-seven. Pryscilla was born July 21, 1944, in Broken Bow, OK to Dorothy Cleveland. She was born and raised in Broken Bow, OK where she graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1962. Pryscilla worked for Chandler Hewitt Drug Store for 40 years as an accountant. During her tenure, she grew close with the Chandler/ Hewitt’s families, and even provided after-hours care to the senior family members....

Ryker Shane Owens was born sleeping on September 13, 2021 at McCurtain Memorial Hospital in Idabel, OK the infant son of Joseph Shane and McKenna Dawn (Wright) Owens. He is preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Sharon Tucker; paternal great-grand parents, Andy and Nellie Mae Wright. Ryker leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Joseph Shane and McKenna Dawn Owens of the home; grandparents, James and Tabitha Wright of Broken Bow, Shane and Teresa Owens of Idabel, Mandy and...

Tim “Cobra” McGehee passed from this life September 11, 2021 at the age of 56. He was born in Idabel, OK on September 7, 1965 to parents Lloyd and Geneva (Davis) McGehee. Tim loved making everyone happy and he had a smile that lit up the world. He loved his family so much and always put them above all else. He had a very special bond with his mom and dad. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and club brothers. Riding his motorcycle was his favorite thing to do and was his...

Sanford Leroy Weaver passed from this life on September 6, 2021 in Hugo, OK at at the age of 88. He was born December 10, 1932 in Shinewell, OK the son of Sanford Clarence and Letha Violet (Smith) Weaver. Leroy served his country in the US Army. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will was dearly loved by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by parents, Sanford and Letha (Smith) Weaver; brother, Gerald Weaver; sisters, Margie Gaston and Billie Pitt. Leroy leaves to cherish...

  JoAnn Huffman, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 4,2021 she was 89 years old. She was born January 25,1932 to David and Pearl Beckman in Bethel, OK. JoAnn was a caring devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved visiting with family and friends, telling stories of the yesterdays. Her hands were rarely still. She loved baking pies and tending to her flowers. Her arms were always ready to give a hug, her hugs were the best. All who loved her dearly will never forget...

J.W. Palmer entered his heavenly home, Thursday September 2,2021, at the age of 75. He was born June 1,1946 in Golden, OK to parents John Homer Palmer and Myrtle Gladys (Nunn) Palmer. J.W. enjoyed woodworking and upholstery work, he also spent time reading his Bible and loved his cat Sandy.  He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as SGT E-5. He served two years in Korea and one year in Germany as well as his time serving state side. He is preceded in death by...

Clara Mae Taylor entered her Heavenly home, Thursday, September 2, 2021, at the age of 73. She was born May 27, 1948, in Tom, OK, the daughter of Odell and Onia Mae (Counts) Sharp. Clara was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her family was her life. Clara worked for 38 years for Walmart. She loved to craft and work in her yard. Clara was very well known and loved by everyone who knew her. She is preceded in death by her father Odell Sharp, mother, Onia Mae Titsworth, her stepfather...

Our dearly loved father and husband, Bill Bailey, was born on December 30, 1940, to Charles Orben and Sweetie Malena Bailey, in Broken Bow, OK.  Bill passed from this life on September 1, 2021, surrounded by his immediate family. Bill married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Sue Webb, on September 7, 1961.  They enjoyed sixty years together in marriage. Bill graduated from Eastern Oklahoma A&M College in Wilburton.  He hitchhiked back and forth on the weekends to see...