Linda Fay Shumate died Dec. 12, 2023, at her home in Oklahoma City.
She was born May 19, 1948, in El Reno and graduated from El Reno High School.
Linda worked for the Oklahoma State Board of Education for 10 years, the Sheraton Hotel in their leasing office for 10 years, and as a secretary in the Department of Surgery at OU Health Science Center.
Her parents, Lyman and Georgia (Ballenger) Shumate, preceded her in death.
Robert A. Barcus passed away Dec. 11, 2023, in Oklahoma City. He was born Sept. 18, 1944, in Nowata. The family moved to Bartlesville in 1945 where he attended Bartlesville schools. The family moved to El Reno in the fall of 1961.
Robert stayed with an aunt and uncle in order to graduate from College High School in 1962. Bob joined the family in El Reno after graduation, living there until late 1965 when he joined the Army. He served in Nha Trang, Vietnam, from 1966 to 1967.
Elsie Ruth Lamebull Ross
Born June 1, 1933
Departed Dec. 16, 2023.
Elsie Ruth was known as such as her Aunt Elsie, who was married to Bill Lamebull, was known as Elsie Lamebull. Elsie Ruth was born in Enid on June 1, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. John and Pearl Lamebull. She died Dec. 16, 2023, in the early morning hours. It appears that she may have passed away in her sleep. The family was notified that CPR was being administered shortly after 7 a.m. after she was discovered unresponsive after a shift change.
Services for Joseph Thomas “Jay” Miller of Minco were held Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Minco, with burial following at the Evergreen Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.
Jay died Dec. 10, 2023, at the Integris Hospice House. He was born Dec. 20, 1938, in Banner. He graduated from Minco High School in 1958. Jay had worked as a sheet metal installer, retiring from Oklahoma Roofing and Sheet Metal in 2005.
Services for Mary Alice Younger will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at Sunrise Baptist Church, with burial to follow at the El Reno Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 15 at Wilson Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Family will be present for the entire duration.
In loving memory of Pauline B. O’Neal, a beloved 88-year-old mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, who passed away Dec. 6, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.
She departed this world after a severe fall, leaving behind a legacy of love.
She was born Dec. 26, 1934, in Okarche, the daughter of Elsie and Alfred Higgins. From a young age, she exhibited a zest for life and a curiosity that would shape her remarkable journey. She completed her education at Okarche High School.
Patty Jean Jimerson passed away peacefully on Dec. 1, 2023, in Norman. She was born Nov. 18, 1936, in Chickasha to Rua and Marvis Choice. She grew up in El Reno, where she attended El Reno High School. During high school, she was a member of the girls quartet, a member of the All-State Choir, and was the Band Queen. She clearly had a wonderful gift of music.
Services for Karen D. Niles Olive will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 at First Christian Church with Revs. Colton Lott and Tara Dew officiating. Burial will follow at Buena Vista Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.
Karen died Dec. 5, 2023, at St. Katharine Drexel Retirement Center in El Reno. She was born Feb. 8, 1938, in El Reno. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Library Science with a minor in Youth Christian Ministry from Phillips University and a master’s degree from the University of Oklahoma.
Services for Lester Dewane Hacker of Lake Tawakoni, Texas, a former Minco resident, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 at Hazel Dell Baptist Church. Burial with military honors will follow at the Friendship Cemetery, under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.
Gerald Francis Erbar was born Jan. 14, 1949, in Okarche, the only son to John Francis “Buck” Erbar and Georgia Lucille “Cille” Baker. He grew up in El Reno before moving to the family farm at age 7. Jerry loved that part of his life and often reminisced about working on the farm and his dog, King.
Jerry was a graduate of El Reno High School Class of 1967. During high school, Jerry and his friend, Larry Bross started a hay hauling business to make some extra money hauling hay from sun-up to well after sunset. They always liked working late because it meant cooler work conditions.
