Obituaries

Jerald Gene Bollinger, 87, of Chanute, Kansas, whose life was deeply rooted in the land he loved, passed away on April 12, 2026, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center.

Brian Jamison Broyles, 37 years old, from Oklahoma City, passed away April 19, 2026, after a lengthy illness.Brian was born Dec. 14, 1988, in Oklahoma City to Jamie and Markita Broyles of El Reno. He was raised, baptized and married in the Presbyterian Church.

An all-night wake for Betty Lynn Blackwolf will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, with funeral services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 22. Both services will be at the Concho Emergency Response Center with burial in the Concho Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Glen Edward Hill will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at the Jenks Simmons Annex in El Reno with Rev. Jim Bob Patman officiating. Services are under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.Glen died April 13, 2026, at his home in El Reno.

Alvin Schones, longtime El Reno resident, died April 16 at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City.

Robert L. “Bob” Allen, age 86, passed away April 8, 2026, in Oklahoma City. He was born May 22, 1939, to Corliss and Katherine Allen in El Reno. He graduated El Reno High School in 1957 and Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) in 1963.

2/13/1937 – 4/5/2026Whether he was building a deck for a friend or installing cabinets and trim in businesses or homes, Carl was truly a gifted woodworker.

Darrel Franklin “Frank” Wilkerson Sr. went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2026, peacefully in his sleep. Frank was born to Harry and Lula Wilkerson on their farm in Banner on June 3, 1933. He graduated from El Reno High School in 1951 and was later recognized as a distinguished alumnus.

Robert Emerson Lee, 77, passed away peacefully March 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services for Ronnie Larry White of Hinton will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 6 at the Hinton Turner Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Hinton Cemetery. Ronnie passed away March 29, 2026, in Oklahoma City.