Obituaries

Graveside services for Ronald Higgins of El Reno will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 5 at the El Reno Cemetery, followed by a Celebration of Life at the Elmenhorst home.

Mr. Higgins passed away March 21, 2024, at his home. He was born June 5, 1942, in Arvin, Calif. He had his own trucking company prior to moving to Oklahoma, where he started a custom harvesting business that he ran for years. He also worked at King Electric prior to retirement.

He loved tinkering with his countless projects and fishing.

Lisa Ann Bright, age 63, of El Reno, passed away peacefully March 27, 2024, in Weatherford. Born April 8, 1960, in El Reno to Glenn Alfred Bright and Mettie Faye Bright (Daughety), Lisa was a beacon of kindness and service in her community.

Lisa’s journey through life was marked by her dedication to her family, her career and her community. A proud graduate of Calumet schools, Lisa began her work life as a cherished waitress at Hensley’s during her high school years.

Jacqueline LaVon Irion went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 21, 2024, in her hometown of El Reno.

LaVerne Marie Meyer Waggoner went to her heavenly home on March 20, 2024, at the age of 89.

She was born at home Jan. 27, 1935, in Okarche to Henry A. and Mary Bomhoff Meyer and was baptized Feb. 17, 1935, and confirmed on April 10, 1949, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Okarche.

Services for Lillie Lenora Avery of Minco were held Saturday, March 16 at the United Methodist Church in Minco, under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.

Lillie passed away March 12, 2024, at her home.

She was born Nov. 5, 1938, in Pocasset, and graduated from Midwest City High School in 1957. She was employed with Tinker Air Force Base, later transferring to the McAlister Ammunition Depot, where she retired in the late 1980s. She had also worked for Fountainhead State Park in Eufaula.