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Harold Williams passed from this life September 22, 2023 at the age of 94. He was born to Herbert and Lillie Williams on May 11, 1929 in Alikchi, OK. Harold loved spending time with his family, especially loved all his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He loved to tell stories of old times. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fern Williams; son, Paul Williams; parents, Herbert and Lillie Williams; brothers, Doyle and Darrell Williams; sisters, Edna Stocker, Mildred...

Donald Harkey, 81, passed from this life on September 22, 2023, in Texarkana, TX. He was born September 7, 1942 to Clement and Helen (Whiteside) Harkey. Donald was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Broken Bow where he served as a Sunday school teacher and deacon. He had a big part in the Gideon organization. He was the USDA county executive director for several years. He completed his Batchelor of Science Agriculture education.  He was a cattle rancher for many years. He...

Betty (Markham) Touchstone passed from this life on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Brookdale Senior Living in Durant, OK. She was born on October 10, 1929 in Langley, AR. She was the second oldest of twelve children born to Perry and Oza Markham. She cherished memories of a great portion of her early life helping raise her younger siblings. Betty married Raymond Touchstone on October 31, 1946 and they shared sixty-eight years together until his passing on March 25, 2014. Their marriage was...

Norval “Bud” Pratt, 84, completed his earthly journey on September 9, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born October 2, 1938 in Broken Bow, OK to parents, Howard and Leona (Gamble) Pratt. Bud enjoyed working in his wood shop, gardening, ranching and watching the Dallas Cowboys. He cherished spending time with his family and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Leona Pratt; brother, Dale Pratt and wife, Martha Pratt; niece, Angela...

Noelia Sanchez of Idabel, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the age of 18. She was born August 26, 2005, in Mena, Arkansas to parents, Noe Sanchez and Sandra Almazan. Noelia was born on august 26, 2005, in Mena, AR. From day 1 she had the most beautiful smile. She loved being involved in school, home, church and the one way to use her time productively was to be part of the “Youth Impact” Club within her local church (First Assembly of God in Broken Bow, OK). She was...

Melba Sullivan of Pickens, OK, passed away on September 1, 2023. She was born on October 2, 1935 to David and Ruby Baggs. Growing up, she embraced country life with friends and family, attended school at Battiest, and enjoyed going to church with life-long dedication to the holiness faith. On June 11, 1965, Melba married Elvin Sullivan, and they shared life together for 38 years until his passing. They also worked together for 26 years in his logging business until they retired. She always...

Julian A. Aebischer, age 92, passed from this life on August 29, 2023, in Claremore, OK. He was born on March 26, 1931, in Granite, Oklahoma to Earnest and Amanda Aebischer. Julian loved fishing, baseball the “St. Louis Cardinals” being his favorite team, he loved his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. He was a member of Faithway Baptist Church in Rufe, Oklahoma. Julian served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and had...

Barbara Ann “Skeeter” Fells, 52, of Broken Bow, OK completed her earthly journey on August 26, 2023. She was born June 15, 1971 in Hugo, OK the daughter of Bobby Lee Mussett and Kathy Jayn Autrey. Skeeter enjoyed remodeling houses, sewing, riding horses and taking care of flowers. She loved the beach, spending time with her family and taking care of her fur baby, Italee. Most importantly was her love for Whitney and Axl. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She...