Obituaries

Fred Warren Ellis II was born on June 18, 1956, and passed from this life on December 5, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of service, integrity, and generosity that will continue to inspire everyone who knew him.

Services for Charles Junior Gollihare, 76, of Ada were 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 9th, at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel.

Randall Dean Johnson, 66, of Allen, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025 in Ada, Oklahoma. He was born October 9, 1959, in Ada, to Murriel and Florence Johnson. Raised in Allen, Randall attended Pauls Valley State School and graduated with the Class of 1978.

A Celebration of life service for David Glen Attebery, 59, of Francis will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13th, at the Francis Community Center, 125 W.

Services for Jerry David Snow, 79, of Ada were 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 24th, at the First Methodist Church in Ada; Rev. Brian Matthews and Rev. David Daniel officiated. Burial followed at Rosedale Cemetery.

Joy Dean Nickell, of Allen, went home to be with the Lord on November 25, 2025, at 90 years of age. Joy was the daughter of Albert and Opal Johnson, born on October 22, 1935, in Atoka, Oklahoma.

Services for James Lee Bailey, 72, of Allen were Tuesday, November 25th, at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel; Troy Byrd officiated. Burial followed at Allen Cemetery.

Rickey Lon “Rick” Frederick, 73, of Edmond, was born on September 26, 1952, in Ada, Oklahoma, the son of Onno and Ruth Frederick. Rick grew up in Steedman, Oklahoma, and attended Allen High School and proudly graduated with the Class of 1970.

Randall Dale Hutchins passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his home in Pittsburg, Oklahoma at the age of 74. Randall was born February 1, 1951 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Clarence Columbus Hutchins and Helen Belle (Thornburg) Hutchins.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kathy Brown Guyton of Allen, formerly of Ada, on November 12, 2025. It gives much comfort to know she is now with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.