All Obituaries

Mary Ann Flechs, 89, of Bixby, OK, passed away September 26, 2022.  She was born July 16, 1933, to William A. and Minnie Mae (London) Casey in Morris, OK.  Mary Ann graduated from Morris High School in 1951. She married Herman A. Flechs on August 5, 1951.   Mary Ann worked for the Oklahoma State Department of Human Services for over 25 years and was a Social Worker when she retired.  Mary Ann's greatest loves were her grandchildren and family, playing Bridge,...

Gayle Marie Dill, 74, of Checotah, Oklahoma, passed away on September 21, 2022.  She was born to Earl and Rose Marie (Webster) Horn in Visilia, California. Gayle graduated from Vian High School with the class of 1966.  After high school, Gayle entered the U.S. Army Women's Corps.  She served until 1968. She loved to crochet, cook and take care of her family.  She never met a stranger.         Gayle was preceded in death by her parents and son,...

Larry Joe Hughes, 74, of Checotah, Oklahoma, passed from this life to his eternal home, on September 20, 2022.  He was born September 1, 1948, to Samuel and Naomi (Christopher) Hughes, in Checotah.  He was the first child of two brothers and three sisters.       As an infant, he left Oklahoma with his parents and was raised in Kansas City, Missouri.  He received his education from the Kansas City School District.       Larry was united in marriage...

Henry (Sam) Clay Bennett, 85, passed from this life to his eternal home, September 19th, 2022.  Sam was born in Dallas, Texas on December 16th, 1936, to E.G. Bennett and Opal Inez (Coberly) Bennett. He grew up in Dallas and began working as a brick mason with his uncles while in high school.  Later, he owned his own brick mason business before retiring and selling the business to his friend, Bill Crosby and son Billy Boy Crosby.  Bill had worked for Sam for many years. In...

Clara Lula July, 84, went to her eternal home, Saturday, September 17th, 2022.  She was born on July 30th, 1938 in the Central High community to Lee Stewart and Nora (Jamison) Stewart.       Clara grew up in the Central High community and attended Checotah schools.  She also attended Tulsa Community College and Connors State College, where she earned her Associate of Arts degree.       She met Joe July and they were happily married until his passing in...

Larry Lorin Barnett, 72, of Oklahoma City, passed away, September 8, 2022.  He was born February 10, 1950, the son of Sam Barnett and Irene (Maggie) Columbus in Oklahoma City.  He grew up in Konawa where he attended Konawa schools and was active in several sports. He loved playing fast-pitch softball and was on several championship teams. Larry met Nancy July at Falls Creek when they were 13 years old. They married in 1971. The couple celebrated 51 years in marriage this past...

Alta Mae Gray, 96, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, passed away on August 31, 2022. She was born to Alvin and Becky (Upton) Yandell on August 14, 1926, in Stilwell, Oklahoma. Alta grew up in Vian, Oklahoma. She married Harlie Gray at the age of 16. The couple was blessed with eight children. Alta loved to cook and care for her husband and family. She loved to garden and sew. Alta and Harlie were married 44 years before he passed away.        Alta was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and...

      Reginald Wayne Dan, 54, of McAlester, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, August 28th, 2022.  He was born August 17th, 1968, the son of Willie and Minnie (Walls) Dan in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He grew up in Checotah, Oklahoma and graduated from Checotah High School with the class of 1986.  During the summers, he worked with youth programs. He was employed four years at Apex before hiring on with the City of Checotah where he worked about 20 years.    ...

Lila Mae Mann is home at last. Her soul is at rest and peace has come to her. She is again reunited with her love, Auston, sitting together fishing on the banks of the Jordan, and not having to fight off any snakes for her special spot.  She will now be able to enjoy and watch her family from Heaven. She had a love for gardening, fishing, the Lord and most importantly her family. Lila grew up in a big family with 10 siblings, Dora, Dan, Eustace, Warren, James, Donald, Harold, Junior,...

Truman Dean Webb, 85, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 27, 2022 .  He was born the son of Ernest A. and Janett Geraldine (Chappell) Webb on March 5, 1937, in Caney, Oklahoma.  Truman grew up in Oktaha where he attended Oktaha schools. He continued his education at Connors State College and Northeastern State University. Truman served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to 1961.  He met Charlotte Pickard and they were married on May 19,...