Obituaries

It is with a heavy heart that we share news of the passing of Thomas Charles Byrd. Tom passed away on February 10, 2022 in Ada, Oklahoma at the age of 71.

Services for Connie Kay Wear, 72, of Ada, were 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 16 , at Restoration Church, Pastor Brock Barrett and Rev. Willie Fish fficiated. Burial followed at Steedman Cemetery.

Services for Billy Eugene, Starns, Jr, 62, of Ada, were held Monday, February 14 , at High Hill Baptist Church, Ada, Rev. Randy Golden officiated. Burial followed at High Hill Cemetery. Mr. Starns died Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at a Metaire, Louisiana hospital.

Services for Mary Mable Jones, 82, of Allen were 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the Allen Church of Christ, Mr. Mark Legg officiated. Burial followed at Allen Cemetery.

Paul Gene Reeves, USAF veteran, of Newcastle, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2022, in the presence of family.

Lenval Ray Woodruff, 88, of Calvin, Oklahoma passed away from natural causes on January 20, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

Doris Leona Sumner Lewis passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at her residence in Yukon, surrounded by her daughters, sister, and granddaughter.

Services for Naomi Juan Cooley, 89, of Ada, are 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 7 , at Criswell Funeral Home, grandson, Matt Cooley will officiate. Burial will follow at Maxwell Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, February 6 .

Cayser Nickell defends against the shot in the finals of the North Rock Creek Tournament against Davenport. Photo by Wes Edens.

Services for Thurman Leo Rinehart, 85, of Allen were 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 24 , at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel in Ada, Sister Omega Carson officiated. Burial followed at Allen Cemetery.