Obituaries

Ferdie Leon Wilkerson, 83, of Faribault, Minn., passed away June 10, 2022, in Lohman, Mo., at the home of his nephew, Randall Wilkerson.

Ferdie was born to Abraham Lincoln “Abe” Wilkerson and Viola Rose (Ellison) Wilkerson on Oct. 19, 1938, in Calumet. Ferdie and his family moved to Faribault in 1954 to pursue their farming and dairy operation.

He graduated from Faribault High School, then served two years in the U.S. Army. After honorable discharge from the Army, Ferdie returned to Faribault where he became a heavy equipment operator.

Graveside services for Carolyn Sue Haynes of Oklahoma City, a former El Reno resident, were held Friday at the Evergreen Cemetery in Minco under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.

Carolyn passed away June 4, 2022, at her home at the Quail Ridge Senior Living Homes in Oklahoma City.

Nancy Sue (Maltby) Endecott passed away May 27, 2022, at her home in El Reno. She was born Jan. 6, 1937, at her parents home on their farm in Billings, with the help of a midwife. Her older sister, Shirley, was born about two years earlier but only lived a few days. So Nancy was essentially the oldest child. Her brother, William (Bill) Maltby, came along two years later.

Funeral services for Adam Wayne Pratt were held Wednesday, June 8 at Geary First Baptist Church with Rev. Waylan Upchego and Harvey Pratt officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Cemetery under the direction of Turner Funeral Home, Geary.

Funeral services for Frances Joan Herr will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 11 at Highland Baptist Church with Pastor Travis Jones officiating. Burial will be in the El Reno Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Joan died June 6, 2022, at St. Anthony Healthplex in El Reno. She was born Aug. 14, 1932, in El Reno.

She graduated from El Reno High School in 1950.

David William Lagaly, 64, of Union City, passed away June 8, 2022, after a short illness. He was born in El Reno on Dec. 1, 1957.

Lagaly was predeceased by his parents, James and Lois Biller Lagaly.

Lagaly was a retired U.S. Postal employee, but farming was his lifelong passion.

Graveside services for Marilyn Kay Corn of El Reno will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2022, at the El Reno Cemetery. Come-and-go viewing will be held at Wilson Funeral Home on Sunday, June 5 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Monday, June 6 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Marilyn passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the age of 76. She was born April 29, 1946, in El Reno. She was the daughter of the late Merv and Pat Meyer.

Graveside services for Joe Bert Truby of El Reno were held Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at the Granite City Cemetery under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home.

Joe passed away May 19, 2022, in El Reno. He was born March 17, 1953, to Lila Lou and James Truby in Oklahoma City.

Gladys Rae (Horn) Alexander, 94, passed away May 28, 2022, in El Reno. She was born Nov. 10, 1927, to Joe and Bertha (Smith) Horn in Minco. Gladys attended and graduated from Minco Public School.

After graduation she started teaching, worked at the post office and was a registration clerk in the health-care business. Gladys married Truman Alexander on July 9, 1947, in Cogar. They were blessed with three children, Joe, Sue and Bill. She and Truman made their home in El Reno.

Funeral services for Joyce Aileen Wood of El Reno were held Friday, June 3, 2022, at Highland Baptist Church, with a private family burial at the El Reno Cemetery.

Joyce was born Nov. 5, 1943, in Chickasha to Jewell and John Stubblefield.

She was called home to meet her heavenly father at the age of 78 on the morning of May 29, 2022, with her loving family by her side.

Joyce graduated from Capital Hill High School in Oklahoma City.

She was a beloved wife and devoted and loving mother.