Former longtime El Reno resident Bobbie Jean Criner, 95, made a peaceful transition from her home in Dallas, Texas, on July 31, 2020, to her everlasting home and into the arms of the Almighty.

Bobbie was born June 22, 1925, in Cyril, to her parents, Jack and Annabelle Harris. After moving to Watonga early in her childhood, the family migrated to El Reno.

There she grew up with her three brothers, John Henry, Oscar and Johnnie, and one sister, Ruby, all who preceded her in death.

Willa passed away peacefully at home with her family on Aug 1, 2020, at the age of 86.

She was born Oct. 17, 1933, in El Reno to Walter and Elsie Gregory. Willa was the youngest of six sisters.

They were a strong hard-working family. Willa was very proud of her Oklahoma heritage and being an Okie.

Graveside services for Bennie Raymond Douglas of Minco were held Saturday in the Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.

Mr. Douglas passed away Aug. 4, 2020, at Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City. He was born Oct. 6, 1931, in Tuttle.

Bennie was raised in the Tuttle community, graduating from Tuttle High School in 1949. He was an Air Force veteran. Bennie was employed as the road foreman for Amis Construction and also served as a Grady County commissioner as well as farming and ranching. He was a member of Minco First Baptist Church.

Frances Harriet “Della” Williams Doyebi (Tdah Soy Hay - meaning “Green Eyes”) passed away Aug. 3, 2020, at the Comanche County Memorial Hospital in Lawton.

Della was born in Lawton on June 22, 1928, to Frank Williams and Mary Saunkeah.

She was a proud enrolled member of the Kiowa Tribe. She was an active participant within the Kiowa Gourd Clan, Kiowa Tia-Piah Society, Ton-Kon-Ga, O-Ho-Mah, and she was an honored member of Oklahoma 1 Rolling Thunder.