Obituaries

Body The circle of my life ended on August 13, 2026, and the only person who can write an obituary from the perspective is, obviously, the deceased. This is my story of what was important to me.

Body Judith Ann Carter, 84, of Okarche, went to be with her Lord on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Judy was born in Cherokee, Oklahoma, on June 25, 1942, to Henry and Bernice Brining.

Body Melvin Thomas Miller, known as Tom, passed away in the early hours of August 8, 2026. He was a good man who lived a good life, and he loved until his heart stopped.He faced his passing with grace, dignity, poise and strength, taking care of his loved ones until his final breaths.

Body Services for Mary E. Taylor will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Justin Alvarez officiating. Burial will be in the El Reno Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.Mary died Aug. 4, 2026, at her home in Calumet.

Body An all-night wake for Odessa Ann Thunderbull will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. Both services will be in the Concho Emergency Center with James Black officiating.

Body Dale Lawrence Curtis, 70, passed away on July 25, 2026, surrounded by his family. He leaves behind a lifetime of memories with the people he loved most.Born on October 4, 1955, in Okarche, Oklahoma, Dale was the son of Bill R. and Opal I. Curtis.

Body A memorial service for David Lee “Pops” Barker will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 at Huber-Benson Funeral Home with Rev. Joshua Conner officiating. David passed away July 30, 2026, at his home in Calumet. He was born in Farmington, N.M.

Body Roger Don Beckwith of El Reno passed away July 19, 2026. He was born Nov. 19, 1942, in Dustin, Oklahoma.He owned drag and dirt-track race cars, repossessed semi-trucks and operated several Oklahoma City metro restaurants.

Body Dakota Joe Martin, 22, of Union City, passed away June 27, 2026. Born Sept. 4, 2003, in Oklahoma City, Dakota spent his life surrounded by the community and people he held dear. Dakota is survived by his son, Colter Nash Martin and daughter, Masie Jo Martin.

Body Funeral services for Anne Sidonia Blackowl were held Thursday, July 30 at Southern Heights Baptist Church with Pastor Ken Zang officiating. Burial was in the Concho Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.