Start of Watch - March 2, 1984
End of Watch - October 24, 2025
Thomas Alan Duran, 41, of Kingfisher, Oklahoma, passed away in the line of duty on October 24, 2025.
He was born March 2, 1984, in Moore, Oklahoma, to Gearld and Marilyn Duran.
A 2002 graduate of Bethany High School, Thomas lived a life defined by faith, service and strength.
Jerry Jones was born June 11, 1962, in Coffeyville, Kansas. He passed away peacefully on Oct. 19, 2025, at the age of 63.
Jerry spent most of his life in Kingfisher, where he graduated from Kingfisher High School. After high school Jerry went on to work as a truck driver, which spanned for many years of his life.
Jerry could often be found cooking on his smoker, fishing in the tranquility of nature or engaging in his unique hobby of snake hunting, or spending time with family and friends.
Jeffery Kent Carder of Henderson, Nevada, passed away Aug. 21, 2025. He was born Jan. 9, 1963, in El Reno.
He was the owner and operator of Carder Distributorship for Sara Lee.
Jeffery is survived by his wife, Teresa; sons, Jake Carder and Jason Rogers; and siblings, Kimberly Carder-Weldon and Tom Weldon of Arlington, Texas, Kent Carder, Brent Carder, Lincoln Carder, Lacey Carder Holden and Travis Carder.
Graveside memorial services for George Lester Fitzhugh Jr. will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Watonga IOOF Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Turner Funeral Home.
George passed away Oct. 24, 2025, at The Heritage at Brandon Place in Oklahoma City. He was born Jan. 26, 1945, in El Reno, and attended Geary schools.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. George worked for PepsiCo and later for Athenian Marble where he was employed for 20 years. In 1988, George founded Fitzhugh Termite and Pest Control.
Alexa Mechea Babb, born Dec. 6, 1988, passed away Oct. 24, 2025, at the age of 36. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Alexa is survived by her mother, Angela Graves-Davis and stepfather, Tod Davis; her father, Archie Tallant; brother, Austin Tallant; sons, Jaden, Jesse and Julis; her loving husband, Joe Babb, and his children, Austin, Ashton, Christian and Madelyn. She is also survived by her grandparents, Sandra Graves-Holbrook and Ron and Alecia Graves; along with many other cherished family members and friends.
Funeral services for Cynthia Ann Laub will be at held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at Huber-Benson Funeral Home with Rev. Tara Dew officiating.
Cynthia died Oct. 26, 2025, at her home in El Reno. She was born March 24, 1959, in Henryetta.
She was an in-home caregiver for many years and supervisor of environmental services for hospitals including Parkview and Mercy.
Patricia Ann (LaFoe) Williams went to be with Jesus on Oct. 21, 2025, at Spanish Cove in Yukon. She was born Aug. 24, 1944, in El Reno to Raymond and Mary Ann (Skoch) LaFoe.
Pat graduated from Sacred Heart High School and was a member of Sacred Heart Church.
On June 20, 1964, Pat married Raymond “Butch” Williams at Sacred Heart Church. She spent her entire life in El Reno except for 15 months when they moved to Des Moines, Iowa, with the Rock Island Railroad.
Estelle Bushyhead of Edmond passed away Oct. 16, 2025, in Guthrie. She was born July 16, 1937, in Sentinel to Latrelle and Chester Mayrhofen.
She was raised in El Reno. In 1955, she married Robert Bushyhead. In 1965, they moved to Edmond where they were lifelong residents. Estelle’s life took a turn in 1979 when Robert suffered a major stroke, whereupon she became his constant companion and caregiver for the next 28 years. Together they enjoyed family and friends, and worked endlessly in their beautiful flower gardens.
Services for Gary Osborne are pending with Huber-Benson Funeral Home.
Gary died Oct. 23, 2025, at his home in El Reno.
11/2/1946 – 10/12/2025
The family of Elynda Jane Coburn sadly announces her passing on Oct. 12, 2025.
Elynda is survived by her brother, A. Dennis Merrill (Carolyn) of Fairfield Glade, Tenn., and sister, Carolyn Williamson of Joplin, Mo.
Also surviving are nieces, Autumn Merrill of Lebanon, Tenn., Tracy Batalon and Tyanne Kelly of Las Vegas, Nev. She is also survived by several cousins in the El Reno and Tennessee area.
