Obituaries

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Mike Curtis

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Funeral services for Michael Marr Curtis of Minco will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Church of Christ in Minco with Rev. Bob Hines officiating. Burial will follow in the Hazel Dell Cemetery northwest of Minco. Services are under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.

Ethel Franklin

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Funeral services for Ethel M. Franklin of El Reno will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Concho Community Hall with Rev. George Akeen officiating. Burial will be in the Concho Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Ethel died Jan. 17, 2020, at Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City. She was born May 8, 1946. She came to El Reno in 1997.

She had various jobs during her life including working as a dry cleaner.

Ethel was a member of Indian Baptist Church. 

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Leslie Penwright

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Leslie “Les” Penwright, age 61 of Oklahoma City, passed away Jan. 9, 2020. He was born Jan. 12, 1958, to parents, Billy and Pat Penwright.

Les was preceded in death by his father, Bill and his mother, Pat; sister, Cathy Penwright Menz Reese; and nephew, Joshua M. Penwright.

Les is survived by his sons, William Penwright and Kevin Penwright, both of Oklahoma City; brother, Marshall and wife, Marci of Houston, Texas; sister, Anne Penwright and husband, Sam of Yukon; brother-in-law, Bob Reese of Calumet; and many nieces and nephews.

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Glenn Dale Wosika Sr.

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Graveside service for Glenn Dale Wosika Sr. will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, in the Geary Cemetery. Viewing will be held at Wilson Funeral Home from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20.

Mr. Wosika passed away Jan. 15, 2020, in Oklahoma City. Glenn was born Aug. 26, 1923, in Geary to William and Erma Wosika. He grew up in the Geary area and attended rural schools.

Darrel Goff

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Funeral services for Darrel Wayne Goff of Moore will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Minco First Baptist Church, with burial following in the Evergreen Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.

Mr. Goff passed away Jan. 14, 2020, at his home. He was born Oct. 17, 1953, in Chickasha. Darrel was raised in the Chickasha community, graduating from Chickasha High School in 1971. He had worked as an electrical lineman. He was a member of Cavalry Baptist Church in Chickasha.

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Buddy Lee Guth

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America has lost another great patriot. Buddy Lee Guth, 59, passed away Jan. 9, 2020, in Yukon. Buddy was born Dec. 19, 1960, in El Reno to Leslie and Jimmie Lou.

Buddy graduated from El Reno High School in 1979. He began his career in law enforcement at the Sheriff’s Office in El Reno, serving from 1980 to 1989. During this time he attended Redlands Community College for Criminal Justice and Police Science.

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Charles Alger

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Charles Alger, 79, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on Jan. 12, 2020.

He entered this world on Nov. 23, 1940, in Union City to Roy and Edith Alger.

Charles was preceded in death by his father, Roy, and mother, Edith; brother, Roy Jr.; and sister, Lena Pittman.

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Paul Kent Russell

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It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Kent Russell announces his passing on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at the age of 53. He was born Nov. 21, 1966, in El Reno to Donald Russell and Susie (Catto) Henry.

He was preceded in death by both his parents and grandparents, Bill and Wilma Edwards and Willie and Clora Russell.

Paul was a devoted husband and grandfather, his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and taking them fishing. He was meticulous in everything he did, he instilled that in every aspect of his life which made him the man he is today.

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Bethany Meyers

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Funeral services for Bethany Jo Meyers of Minco will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Minco First Baptist Church, with burial in the Pilgreen Cemetery in Conroe, Texas. Services are under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.

Bethany passed away Jan. 11, 2020, at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She was born Oct. 4, 1999, in Palestine, Texas. Bethany was raised in Texas and attended Pasadena High School. She moved to Minco in 2016 and began classes at Minco Public Schools.