Obituaries

Body Beverly Jean Huber was born Nov. 12, 1941, in Cozad, Nebraska, and was the daughter of Earl and Rose Henninger. She passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, at her home in El Reno. Beverly graduated from Lexington High School in 1960.

Body Services for Randall Ray Palmer of Yukon were held Thursday, July 10 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Grant Findley, Rocky Carter and Randy Stafford officiating. Burial was in the El Reno Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Body Memorial service for James Harris Mauldin will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 9 at Mount Zion Church under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Body John Edward “Jack” Menz Jr., 73, of El Reno, passed away June 27, 2025, in Oklahoma City. A lifelong resident of El Reno, Jack was born Oct. 29, 1951, at the El Reno Sanitarium to Mary Margaret (Maher) Menz and John Edward Menz Sr.

Body W.K. “Bill” Wiggins passed away June 24, 2025, at his home with his daughter, Ann, and granddaughter, Lauren by his side.  Bill was born Nov. 12, 1928, to Dr. Carryl and Aletha Wiggins in Exeter, Nebraska.

Body Keller Michael Baker, affectionately known as Kell Bell by those who loved him, was born Jan. 25, 1998, in Oklahoma City, alongside his twin brother, Karson Baker. Born 13 weeks premature, Keller faced lifelong limitations, but he never let those challenges dampen his spirit.

Body Services for Rita Zoe Anthony of Cogar were held Wednesday, June 25 in the Minco High School Auditorium, with burial following at the Evergreen Cemetery in Minco. Services were under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home. Rita died June 20, 2025, at her home.

Body Janice Kay Plumley was born Dec. 8, 1947.She passed away peacefully June 19, 2025, in El Reno, surrounded by the people she loved. Janice was the daughter of Raymond Ruskin Stovall and June Evelyn (Banta) Stovall. She was a graduate of Minco High School.

Body David Aaron Cash passed away at Communities of Wildwood Ranch skilled nursing facility on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.  David was born in El Reno on June 8, 1950, to Victor and Joyce Cash.

Body Raymond Chavez, 73, of El Reno, passed away peacefully June 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 14, 1951, in Los Angeles, California, Raymond lived a full and meaningful life that touched the hearts of many.