Obituaries

Paul Joseph Biller passed from this life on his 95th birthday, Feb. 26, 2023. The time has come to mourn his passing and celebrate his long and beautiful life.

Wayman LeRoy Smith, 80, passed away Feb. 8, 2023, at his home in Moore, surrounded by family. LeRoy was preceded in death by his infant son; brother, Lonny Ray; father, Grady Wayman; and mother, Florence Estella Slate Smith.

Karen Jo Bullock was born Sept. 29, 1952, in Downey, Calif. She was 70 years old. On Jan. 12, 2023, Karen passed away in her home in El Reno, where she had lived for 40 years.

Margaret Carrie Hamilton Anquoe was born Jan. 27, 1941, to Walter Roe Hamilton and Agnes Louise Rowlodge. She made her journey to heaven on Feb. 15, 2023, surrounded by her family members.

Graveside services for Patricia Ann Zenner were held Thursday at the El Reno Cemetery with Pete Petree officiating. Services were under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home. Pat died Feb. 17, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was born June 10, 1950, in Champaign, Ill.

Joyce Warden Martinez, 83 years of age, El Reno resident, passed away peacefully at River Oaks Skilled Nursing and Therapy on Feb. 11, 2023. A come-and-go wake service will be held Friday, Feb. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Huber-Benson Chapel, 100 S. Barker.

Steven Joseph Peacher was born March 17, 1952, in Waynoka, Okla., to Dr. K.L. and Jo Ann (Smalley) Peacher. He passed away from this life to his heavenly home on Feb. 11, 2023. Steve attended Rose Witcher Elementary, graduated from El Reno High School and attended El Reno Junior College.

On Feb. 10, 2023, Donnie Max McGee of El Reno, Okla., died at the age of 55. Max was born to Tony and Linda McGee in 1967. He graduated from El Reno High School in 1985. He joined the USMC after graduation. After discharge, his career included jobs in the oil field, construction and handyman.

Richard Harold Whittle passed away Feb. 11, 2023, in El Reno. He was born to Richard and Eva Whittle on July 24, 1930, in Naomi, Ky. He retired from the Rock Island Railroad. He loved the outdoors, his place at the river and hunting and fishing.

Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Agnes Barthelme of Okarche will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 at Holy Trinity Church in Okarche with Rev. Cory Stanley and Deacon Max Schwarz officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.