Obituaries

Shane Allen Sparks, age 48 of Talihina, Oklahoma passed away from this life on February 26, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Shane was born on December 30th, 1975 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Pam (Shores) and Gary Sparks. He graduated from Buffalo Valley High School.

Margie June (Harris) Matthews, dear mom and grandma, peacefully passed on February 21, 2024, at the age of 92. Her departure leaves a legacy of love, kindness, and grit that will forever be etched in our hearts.

Letha Joann Sterling passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at her home in Alamogordo, New Mexico at the age of 90.

Rosella Mae Walden, 93, passed away February 23, 2024, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. She was born southeast of Wetumka on April 8, 1930, to Robert Odell and Lola Marie (Bratcher) Storts.

Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Nickell of Alle passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at his home in Allen at the age of 64.

Mary Ida Guinn, 85, passed away February 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Talihina, OK on February 10, 1939, to William “Bill” Clarence and Geraldine Anita Lovin.

Services for Joe Stephens, 69, of Allen will be 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 22nd, at Allen High School Auditorium, Rev. Coy Howry will officiate. Burial will follow at Allen Cemetery.

Jesse Cole Nickell, 40, of Atwood was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, February 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Ordis Lee Kight passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Heritage Village Nursing Center in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 94.

Landon Britain Crossley passed away on February 9, 2024. Landon was born in Oklahoma City on September 4, 1997.