Obituaries

Shelley Kim Bradford passed away Jan. 4, 2024, in El Reno at the age of 61. She was born in El Reno to Charles Gill and Donna Corbin on Dec. 10, 1962. Her father, Charles Robert Corbin, came into her life in 1968.

Shelley worked as a program analyst for the Federal Aviation Administration. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Shelley was preceded in death by her father, Charles Robert Corbin; sibling, Leslie “Scott” Smith; aunts, Ginger Wenner and Cheryl Monk; and grandmother, Ethel M. Miller.

Jean Ann Widdifield, a compassionate and dedicated registered nurse, passed away peacefully on Jan. 15, 2024, at the age of 67.

She was born May 15, 1956, in the United Kingdom to James (Gene) and Nancy Widdifield.

Jean Ann’s unwavering love and dedication to her patients made her an exceptional nurse. She pursued her education and earned an associate degree, specializing in nursing, driven by her innate desire to make a positive impact on the lives of those she cared for.

Services for Ronnie Lynn Bass of Minco were held Thursday, Jan. 25 at First Baptist Church of Minco, with burial following at the Evergreen Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.

Ronnie passed away Jan. 21, 2024, at the Integris Canadian Valley Hospital in Yukon.

He was born Nov. 8, 1947, in Chickasha. He grew up west of Minco and graduated from Minco High School in 1966. He served six years in the Oklahoma National Guard as an artillery specialist. He operated a mobile welder and wrecker service, Ron’s Welding Shop.

Graveside services for Shirley Jane Rade were held Friday at the Niles Cemetery in Hinton. Services were under the direction of Turner Funeral Home.

Shirley passed away Jan. 22, 2024, in Hydro. She was born July 22, 1939, in Geary. She grew up in the Geary area and attended Geary Public Schools.

She lived in El Reno for many years.

Shirley is survived by her sister-in-law, Charlotte Majors of Hinton, and several nieces and nephews.

Roy “Butch” Lee Crawford passed away peacefully on Jan. 21, 2024, in El Reno. He was born Aug. 10, 1950, the son of Clarence and Eulene (Allen) Crawford.

Roy spent his childhood on a farm, where he learned the value of hard work and the importance of family. He attended Oak School and Maple School before graduating from El Reno High School in 1968.

After completing his education, Roy pursued a career in the oil field industry and found great joy in driving a truck.

Marilyn Estes Clark, 86, of La Canada and Newport Beach, Calif., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Jan. 5, 2024.

Marilyn was born in El Reno on Dec. 10, 1937, to Eugene Earl Estes and Idamae Florence Russ Estes. Her family lived on a farm in El Reno where Marilyn developed a love for animals and learned the value of hard work.

Her father died suddenly of a heart attack when she was 16 years old, leaving Marilyn, her mother and her younger brother, Jerry to keep the farm running.

Cassie Brunkhurst Hardin, born Feb. 5, 1936, died peacefully surrounded by family on Jan. 5, 2024.

She attended El Reno High School, married and raised her family in El Reno for over 30 years.

She was preceded in death by her son, Ray Brunkhurst Jr..

Cassie is survived by her daughters, Linda Presley and husband, Glenn, and Connie Carnott and husband, James, along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Per her wishes, Cassie’s body was donated to science.

Services for Jean Ann Widdifield will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 25 at Ingram, Smith and Turner Mortuary in Yukon. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Jean Ann, a compassionate and dedicated registered nurse, passed away peacefully on Jan. 15, 2024, at the age of 67.

Peyton was a loving husband, father, PaPa and friend.

He was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, on Oct. 29, 1954, and passed away Jan. 17, 2024, in El Reno, where he lived most of his life.

Peyton leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 50 years, Dana Girard Churn, and his loving granddaughter who was the light of his life, Peyton Kay Churn.

Funeral services for Barbra Jean Haffner of Minco were held Monday, Jan. 22 at First Baptist Church of Minco, with burial following at the Evergreen Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.

Jean passed away Jan. 17, 2024, at her home. She was born Aug. 8, 1935, in Norman, and attended Capitol Hill High School.

She moved to Minco in 1972, where she served on the Minco City Council from 1987-1992. She had worked at the Grady County Courthouse and Minco Gas Authority. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Minco.