Obituaries

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Willene Padgett Walsh, 85, was born Sept. 2, 1936, in Anadarko to Bill and Ione (Reese) Padgett. She was called to glory on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, in Cordell. Willene grew up in the Scott community of the Binger and Hinton areas.

Lynn Dale Maly went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. He was born Feb. 5, 1958. He fought the good fight of faith and God provided peace from the pain and suffering caused by cancer.

Zadan Levi Wolf Knight died Aug. 1, 2022, at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, Texas, at the age of two months and 26 days. He was born May 6, 2022, in Midland to Kevin Knight and Ci’Leayah Shelton. His parents survive him.

Our sweet daddy went to be with Jesus on Aug. 8, 2022. Wendell was a lifetime resident of El Reno. After graduating from El Reno High School and owning his own gas station, he was a conductor for the railroad.