Feb 12, 2022

Lannie Jo Roberts finished his life on earth Saturday, February 12, 2022 from Mercy hospital in Marietta, Love County, Oklahoma, at the age of 70 years and 9 months. Lannie was born in the Gene Autry Community to the parentage of Rosetta Williams-Roberts and Cotral Roberts Sr. June 12, 1952.

 

Lannie Jo graduated from Springer High School with...

Jan 13, 2022

Geary (Gary) Wayne Halstied was born at home in Marietta, Oklahoma on March 27, 1946 as the last child of Florcie (McCarrell) and Henry Halstied.

Geary graduated Marietta High School in 1964 and attended Murray State College. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1966 and served two tours in Vietnam. After returning from Vietnam, Geary met and married...

Dec 8, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Earl Tyler Thomas, the third daughter of Robert E Tyler and Rosa Anna Breckenridge Tyler was born September 11, 1923, in Grand Gulf, Mississippi. After the great flood in 1927, Robert and Rosa moved their young family to Vicksburg, Mississippi where Barbara graduated from Magnolia Avenue High School in May 1941. After graduation, she came to Ardmore, Oklahoma...

Nov 27, 2021

Kenneth Lee Wilson, better known as Kenny by close relatives and friends was born, along with his twin brother Keith, in Ardmore on July 18, 1961, to John (JC) and Anna Mae McGee Wilson. Kenny lived his entire life in Carter County. He passed away on November 27, 2021, at the age of 60.

After graduating from Springer High School in...

Oct 28, 2021

Leonard Nathaniel Stevenson was born in Tishomingo to Bennie and Estella (Thompson) Stevenson May 19, 1942. He attended Booker T. Washington and Tishomingo Public Schools. He played on the basketball team. Leonard enlisted in the United States Army June 13, 1967 and received an Honorable Discharge upon his release March 21, 1969.

Leonard was united in marriage to Almeta Johnson April...

Oct 19, 2021

Darryl Anthony McGee Jr. was born November 16, 1984 in Ardmore to the parents of Diana Halstied and Darryl Anthony McGee Sr. He grew up in Ardmore, and in 2003 graduated from Ardmore High School. Darryl loved sports, especially baseball, basketball, and fishing.

Darryl loved people and the feelings from others were mutual. He was the nucleus of his family....

Oct 6, 2021

Marva was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Robert King and Elaine “Zee” Banks- Brown on September 15th, 1944. Her grandmother “Mama Sue” played a significant role in nurturing the woman that Marva would become. Her early years were spent in Indiana and Boley, Oklahoma. At a young age, she united with Calvary Baptist Church in Gene Autry, Okla. where her...

Sep 19, 2021

Anna Mae Kirk was born October 3, 1926 to Essie and Temp Hooks in Tatums, OK. Anna received her formal education through the Tatums Public School System, where she excelled in her studies.

Anna Mae accepted Christ as her Savior with Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. She faithfully served as a Youth Sunday School Teacher for many years, then moved to...

Aug 6, 2021

Gary Wayne Douglas Sr.Ardmore - Funeral Services for Gary Wayne Douglas Sr. are Friday, August 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM in Kirk Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Eugene Bellard will officiate. Gary died in the Oklahoma City Veterans' Health Care System, Friday, August 6, 2021 at the age of 65 years. Gary was born January 8, 1956 to the parentage...

Jul 8, 2021

Knowledge Joe Brown-Foster was born to Diamond Cha’On Brown and Fred Manual Foster, April 30, 2020. He departed this life Thursday, July 8, 2021. He enjoyed playing, feeding cows with his uncle Jimmy, and watching cartoons.

Knowledge leaves to cherish his precious memories his parents; siblings, Faith Foster, Christopher Allen Brown-Pelton Jr., and Carivona Nicole Brown-Pelton; maternal grandparents, Monika Brown...

Jun 17, 2021

Ellison 'Pete' Knight

Funeral services for Ellison 'Pete' Knight, age 85 years, are Saturday at 11:00 AM at Jehovah Baptist Church in the Milo Community, with interment to follow at Jehovah Cemetery. Pete's nephews, the Rev. Alonzo Anderson will officiate and Rev. Ricky McGee will present the eulogy. Ellison was born in Milo to the parents of Virgil Lee Jackson Knight...

Apr 30, 2021

Robert V. Anderson Jr.Funeral services for R.V. Anderson will be Saturday morning, March 8, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Hickory Cemetery, with Pastors Alonzo Anderson giving the eulogy and Tommy Brown officiating. R.V. was born in the Woodford Community to Katherine (Richardson) Anderson and Robert V. Anderson Sr. on March 24, 1945....

Apr 4, 2021

Mary Louise Alexander

Graveside services to celebrate the life of Mary Louise Alexander will be Saturday morning at 10:00 AM at Clearview Cemetery. The Rev. Fred Johnson will eulogize and Gwen Harvey will assist. Mary was born June 30, 1932 to Alberta and Eugene Williams. She was a lifetime resident of Ardmore, until a short stay in Houston following failing health....

Apr 2, 2021

Sherman Pickens

Funeral Services to celebrate the life of Sherman Pickens are Saturday at 3:00 PM at Jehovah Baptist Church with Interment in Jehovah Cemetery. Pastor Gregory Newhouse will Eulogize and Rev. Reuben Anderson will officiate Sherman was born October 02, 1943 and passed April 2, 2021 at his home in Wynnewood, OK. He was born to John Wesley Pickens and...

Jan 11, 2021

Funeral Services for Albert Roy Johnson, 78, are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Gene Autry with the Rev. Kirk D. Rushing, officiating. The Rev. John Credle and Rev. Abraham Walton are assistants. Interment will follow in Gene Autry’s Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Albert was born June 10, 1942 in Ardmore to the late Katherine and Cecil Johnson. Albert...

Jan 8, 2021

Effie Louise Pickens, is the name given to her at birth, named after both of her grandmother’s, Effie McGee and Lou Pickens. She was known as Louise by many and answered to Aunt Wee Wee by her nieces and nephews. She was born in Ardmore to Eddie Bell and Carl Pickens on September 17, 1956. She attended Graham High School...

Dec 27, 2020

Marquelle DaQuan Wrenn was born April 17, 1997. At the age of 23 years, and at the time of his demise, he was employed at Lakeland Manor as a dietary Aide. He grew up in Ardmore and graduated from Ardmore High School with the Class of 2016.

Marquelle was a member of First Baptist Church. He had a great love for...

Dec 21, 2020

Oct 16, 2020

Family and friends will celebrate the life of the Rev. Theodore Roosevelt Anderson at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at St. Paul Baptist Church, Milo. Rev. Alonzo Anderson, is Eulogist. Rev. Ricky McGee will officiate. Interment will follow in Jehovah Cemetery. He left this world of sorrows Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, from Southbrook Healthcare Facility. Theodore was born Feb....

Oct 4, 2020

The oldest son to Birdie Brooks and James Halstied, Arnell was a leader from the beginning. He worked to assist his mother in her daily tasks and helped with the raising of his brothers. Arnell believed that ‘for much is given, much is expected.’ He accepted Christ at an early age and worked diligently to fulfill his purpose. Arnell was...