Obituaries

Diana Capps Hill, born May 14, 1946, passed away May 8, 2026, just shy of her 80th birthday, in her home in El Reno.She left this world peacefully, surrounded by the comfort of her own home. Diana is lovingly remembered by her family, including her two daughters, Kimberly Bentley and Darla Landers.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Haliegh Renae Salazar, age 18, of El Reno. Haliegh passed away tragically and far too soon on May 22, 2026, leaving behind a family, community and countless friends who loved her deeply and will forever cherish the memories she gave them.

Quincy NiKee Jones Jr. passed away May 22, 2026, at the young age of 19. He was born in Oklahoma City on March 12, 2007, to Quincy NiKee Jones Sr. and Jessica Leadine Carter.

Betty Jean (Cowan) Klingman passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 14, 2026. She was born Sept. 26, 1933, in Sterling to Harley and Burtey Cowan.Betty was a sweet and gentle woman who found joy in life’s simple pleasures.

Services for Royetta Sue White will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 20 at First Baptist Church in Calumet with Pastor David Hardin officiating. Burial will be in the Calumet Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home. 

Tommy Jack Mulanax, age 74, passed away May 12, 2026, at his home in El Reno.Tommy, known to his friends as Buck, was born Dec. 12, 1951, in Okarche.

Services for John Thomas “J.T.” Adams of Minco will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 19 at Minco First Baptist Church, with burial following at the Evergreen Cemetery.Services are under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.J.T. passed away May 15, 2026, at his home.

Shirley passed away May 10, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Jan. 4, 1934, in Leavenworth, Kansas, to Walter and Alice Rowe.

On May 11, 2026, Porntip Kuykendall was taken to heaven by a band of angels. She was born in Udorn, Thailand, on March 8, 1947.

As in Joe’s most recent recording – Changes - which he finished writing on Thanksgiving 2025, he traded his worn-out body for his angel wings on May 4, 2026, at 8:33 a.m. at home, surrounded by family. Joe was born August 7, 1956, in Stuttgart, Arkansas, to Joe and Betty Rubach Haller.