Obituaries

Body Graveside services for Wallace Clay Jenkins will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 12 at the Concho Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.    Wallace died May 5, 2025, at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was born Feb. 3, 1982, in Riverton, Wyo.

Body Elmer Oscar Phillips was born Jan. 8, 1926, at the family farmhouse near Binger, to William Burton (W.B.) Phillips and Anna Phillips. He passed away May 4, 2025, in El Reno.

Body Jack Edward Hunt was born Jan. 13, 1933, to Ed and Gladys Hunt in El Reno, upstairs above the Napa Store on Rock Island. Before graduating from El Reno High School in 1953, Jack played football and was a member of the band.

Body Wake service for Mary Elizabeth Sankey will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, May 9, with funeral services on Saturday, May 10 at 2 p.m., both at the Concho Emergency Response Center. Burial will follow in the Concho Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Body Peggy Joyce Harbour, age 67, passed away April 23, 2025, in El Reno. Born on April 30, 1957, Peggy was a vibrant and cherished member of her community, known for her outgoing nature and deep love for her family and customers.

Body Services for Douglas Ray Oaks of Minco were held Friday, May 2 at Hazel Dell Baptist Church, with burial following at the Hazel Dell Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.Doug died April 27, 2025, in Oklahoma City.

Body Vigil for Carolyn Novosad Highfill of The Village will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, May 5, with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 6 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Warr Acres with Rev. Cory Stanley officiating. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at St.

Body Etta Louise Sanders Nelson, born on June 6, 1953, passed away April 25, 2025. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, whose life was a testament to love, faith and service.

Body James “Jim” Allan Williams Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025, at age 84. He was born Dec. 26, 1940, in El Reno to James Allan and Vivian Williams.Jim graduated from El Reno High School and then went on to pursue an education at Oklahoma State University.

Body Memorial service for Haydon Shrum of Wakita will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at the El Reno Cemetery with Taylor Shrum officiating.Haydon passed away Feb. 28, 2025. He was born June 2, 1963, in Siloam Springs, Ark.