Obituaries

Body Linda Jean Anderson was born Oct. 23, 1949, in Monett, Mo., to Earnest and Vesta Anderson. She was later big sister to Cinda and Joyce. As a small child she and her parents moved to El Reno so her dad could work for the Rock Island Railroad. Linda died on Saturday, Aug.

Body Christopher William Hatfield, 46, died unexpectedly on Aug. 18, 2022. While his family and friends are saddened by his passing, they are thankful for his life. He will be remembered most for his love of others and his ability to bring laughter to those around him.

Body Lewis McCracken, 89, passed away Aug. 29, 2022, in the presence of family members. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sept. 8 at Pentecostal Church, 1108 E. Rogers St.

Body Donna Lou Wright departed her earthly life on Aug. 26, 2022, in El Reno. Donna was born Aug. 13, 1953, in Fairview to Walter A. and Betty Lou (Kahn) Pester. She attended Longdale Grade School and went on to graduate in 1971 from Canton High School.

Body Darcie (Darci) Elizabeth Self, age 68, of El Reno, entered into eternal pain-free rest on Aug. 15, 2022, in Oklahoma City, peacefully and with family at her side. Darci fought for years, battling a painful, rare nerve damage disorder, and more recently several forms of cancer.

Body Graveside service for Don Joe Parker was held Aug. 22 at the Niles Cemetery near Cedar Lake. Don passed away Aug. 19, 2022, in Oklahoma City. He was born Dec. 19, 1931, in Enid. He was raised in Enid, where he received most of his schooling.

Body Andrew Olumide Adelusi Jr. passed away Aug. 3, 2022, in Albuquerque, N.M. Andrew was the infant son of Andrew Adelusi and Laura West, who survive him. He is also survived by his brothers, Henry Bentley and Leigan Adelusi, and sister, Soumaya West.

Body Funeral services for Tabitha J. Wieland will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Aaron Kotila officiating. 

Body Belia Thomas, 86, was born Jan. 22, 1936, in Brownsville, Texas, and died Aug. 14, 2022, in El Reno. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Thomas, of 39 years.

Body On Aug. 12, 2022, in the presence of family members, Carl Irwin put his soul in Jesus' hands. Wife, Carol, children, grandchildren and siblings will miss him dearly.