Obituaries

Lewis McCracken, 89, passed away Aug. 29, 2022, in the presence of family members.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sept. 8 at Pentecostal Church, 1108 E. Rogers St.

Donna Lou Wright departed her earthly life on Aug. 26, 2022, in El Reno.

Donna was born Aug. 13, 1953, in Fairview to Walter A. and Betty Lou (Kahn) Pester. She attended Longdale Grade School and went on to graduate in 1971 from Canton High School.

She was blessed to be named on the Oklahoma Girls All-State basketball team for the West that year along with teammate Margie Paden.

Darcie (Darci) Elizabeth Self, age 68, of El Reno, entered into eternal pain-free rest on Aug. 15, 2022, in Oklahoma City, peacefully and with family at her side.

Darci fought for years, battling a painful, rare nerve damage disorder, and more recently several forms of cancer. But even the strongest woman to walk the face of the earth could not beat back the cancer.

Graveside service for Don Joe Parker was held Aug. 22 at the Niles Cemetery near Cedar Lake.

Don passed away Aug. 19, 2022, in Oklahoma City.

He was born Dec. 19, 1931, in Enid. He was raised in Enid, where he received most of his schooling. He graduated high school in Albuquerque, N.M. Don worked as the manager for Goodyear Tire and Appliance Store in Guthrie before moving his family to El Reno to manage a local furniture and appliance store. He later went to work for the Rock Island Railroad, retiring in 1996.

Funeral services for Tabitha J. Wieland will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Aaron Kotila officiating. 

Belia Thomas, 86, was born Jan. 22, 1936, in Brownsville, Texas, and died Aug. 14, 2022, in El Reno.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Thomas, of 39 years.

Belia is survived by her children, David Thomas, Nydia Thomas, Daisy Smith, Henry Thomas and Glen Thomas; and numerous nieces and nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

At her request, no services will be held.

On Aug. 12, 2022, in the presence of family members, Carl Irwin put his soul in Jesus' hands. Wife, Carol, children, grandchildren and siblings will miss him dearly.

Willene Padgett Walsh, 85, was born Sept. 2, 1936, in Anadarko to Bill and Ione (Reese) Padgett. She was called to glory on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in Cordell.

Willene grew up in the Scott community of the Binger and Hinton areas. She graduated from East Walnut High School and went on to study at Oklahoma A&M and graduated from one of the first classes of Oklahoma State University in 1958. While at OSU she met the love of her life, Walter Walsh, and they were married in May 1959.

Lynn Dale Maly went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. He was born Feb. 5, 1958. He fought the good fight of faith and God provided peace from the pain and suffering caused by cancer.

Lynn is survived by his wife, Sandy, and sister, Barbara O’Neal of Calumet; daughter, Mandy Richey, and sister, Vera Mae Morse of El Reno.

Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, Bohumil and Emma Maly; sister, Emma Lea Billings; and son, Justin Maly Winans.