Obituaries

Aiden Leroy Hines went to be an angel on April 5, 2020. Aiden was born Sept. 2, 2015, to his loving parents, Aaron and Meranda Hines, lifetime residents of El Reno.

Aiden loved playing video games and loved Curious George. He loved playing outside with his cousins and driving his little car. He loved to sing and dance with his mommy, working on cars with his daddy and riding lawn mowers with his papas. Aiden loved everyone. He loved to run, go shopping and see everyone, he would always say hi to everyone that passed by.

Mike Gene “Red” Garrett, 61, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020, at his home. He was born Nov. 26, 1958, at Hillcrest Hospital in Oklahoma City to Wesley “Buck” Claude and Leah Jean (Roberts) Garrett.

He moved to Union City from Moore when he was in sixth grade, where he resided until his death.

Mike married Pauline Sue Bosler on April 15, 1978, in Union City.

He took over his dad’s cooling tower business in 1999, retiring in 2013.

Justin Shane Jones was born Oct. 10, 1986, to AnDrea Wagner Bollinger in El Reno, and passed away March 31, 2020, in El Reno. Justin graduated from El Reno High School and resided in El Reno.

Justin loved to listen to music and always had his headphones on. His smile would light up an entire room. He will be missed by many, but we know he is talking up a storm with God and his nana!

Private graveside services for Freddy Joe Bromlow of Minco will be held under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.

Mr. Bromlow died April 4, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was born July 31, 1955, in Chickasha. Freddy was raised in the Minco/Cogar communities and attended Minco Public Schools.

He served in the Army National Guard. Freddy was employed with Evergreen Mills in El Reno as well as farming.

Freddy coached Special Olympics and was a member of the Evergreen Mills Union and Tuttle Masonic Lodge #405.

Irene Anna Perkins departed for her heavenly journey March 31, 2020, after a courageous battle against lung cancer (non-smoker). Due to the coronavirus, a private burial will be held in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Union City with Rev. Lance Warren officiating. Services are under the guidance of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Private family service for Vernon Lee Bomhoff, 81-year-old Weatherford resident, was held Friday, April 3, 2020, in the Lockstone Funeral Home Chapel with Brother David Lawrence officiating. Burial followed in the Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Lockstone Funeral Home.

Vernon was born May 29, 1938, in El Reno to John Otto and Gladys (Brown) Bomhoff and passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in Yukon. Vernon was raised and attended school in El Reno, graduating with the Class of 1956. 

Private services for Mark Evan Fairchild will be held under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Mark died March 12, 2020, in Oklahoma City. He was born Dec. 21, 1987, in Oklahoma City and lived most of his life in Yukon. His passion in life was acting and directing, which he did at the Carpenter Square Theatre. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. 

David Lowe of Belton, Mo., passed away March 26, 2020. 

His parents, Wesley and Luella Lowe preceded him in death.

David is survived by his wife, Aliece; son, Jason (Katie); son, Clay (Stacey); and daughter, Cristen; brother, Michael Lowe and sister, Elaine Hostetler. David is also survived by four grandchildren.

More details at cremationcenterkc.com/david-wesley-lowe/.

William “Harvey” Thrailkill Jr. was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 25, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. Harvey was born March 8, 1947, in El Reno to William Harvey Thrailkill Sr. and Carol Pauline (Reed) Thrailkill.

Harvey graduated from El Reno High School in 1965. Then by September of that year, he joined the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam from January 1968 to January 1969. He was proud to be a veteran and loved his country.

Loving Angel Enters the Gates of Heaven

Nancy Jean Herberger went to be with her Lord, husband and son on March 28, 2020. Nancy was born in Lawrence, Kan., on June 21, 1930. Her family came to El Reno where Nancy graduated from El Reno High School and continued her education at Oklahoma State University.