Obituaries

Frances Kay Masters, 78, passed away Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, peacefully and surrounded by prayers and love after complications from surgery.

Fran was born Nov. 23, 1945, to Perry and Marie Arnold in El Reno, where she also spent a very idyllic childhood. She was considered and treated like the princess of the family, and she had so many fond memories of growing up, both with her family and with her friends. She was always focused on her studies, excelling at whatever she decided to pursue.

Janis Marie Smith Black, age 81, was called home to Jesus on Feb. 10, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eldon and Dorothy Moreland Smith of Goodland, Kan., her son, Randy Black of Yukon, and her sister, Sue Liebl of Stratton, Colo.

Janis is survived by her son, David (Gayle) Black; grandsons, Taylor (Kristin) Black and Trace (fiancée Sarajane) Black; and great-granddaughter, Emelynn, all of El Reno; brother, Alan (Becky) Smith of Cassoday, Kan.; brother-in-law, Nean Liebl of Stratton, Colo.; and numerous nieces, cousins and friends.

Services for Kenneth Edwin Royster were held Thursday at First Baptist Church in Okarche with Rev. James Inman officiating. Burial was Friday at the Pine Creek Cemetery in Lynchburg, Mo., under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Teddy L. Sullins was born in Elk City on Aug. 22, 1939. He joined the Oklahoma National Guard at age 15 and later served in the U.S. Air Force.

After his discharge he used his Air Force training in aircraft hydraulics to become a hydraulic specialist at Tinker Air Force Base.   

He was a former resident of El Reno and a member of the Mustang Church of Christ.

Teddy is survived by his brother, Billy Sullins of Edmond; sister, Freida Lundy of Elk City; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Adrian Elmo Anderson will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, at Trinity Baptist Church in El Reno, officiated by Rod Young. Interment will be in the Rush Springs Cemetery at 1 p.m. under the direction of Calloway Smith Cobb. Personal viewing will be held at Calloway Smith Cobb in Rush Springs. 

Russell Cochran was born Dec. 8, 1980, and went to be with the Lord on Jan. 27, 2024.

He was a loving father, amazing brother and a wonderful uncle.

He joined his parents, Tony and Kathy Cochran, and his beautiful sister, Misty Wilson, in heaven.

Russell leaves behind one child, Gauge Cochran (9). He is also survived by his three sisters, Desarae Cochran, Michelle Spone and Jackie Friese, and one brother, John Cochran.

He will always be remembered and missed by family and friends.

Kendall Wayne Watson, age 94, was called home to Jesus on Feb. 1, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Aldina Jo Watson nee Peterka of 65 years. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Stanley Watson of Reading, Kan.; his brother, Valdo Watson of Tulsa; his sister, Hollabelle Hunt of El Reno; and his sister, Voncialle Nisle of Camarillo, Calif.

Funeral services for James Harold Anquoe Sr. will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at First Baptist Church of Anadarko with interment in the Anquoe Cemetery in Mountain View. Services are under the direction of Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home, Anadarko.

Heaven gained a true angel on Feb. 3, 2024, just nine days short of her 99th birthday. Marge (Smith) Feddersen was born southwest of El Reno to Leonard and Marie Smith. She graduated from El Reno High School and then attended Oklahoma Christian University.

After college she accepted a position as an educator prior to marrying Everett Feddersen on Feb. 10, 1945. The couple were blessed with three children, Connie, Steve and Phil.