Obituaries

Body Shirley passed away May 10, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Jan. 4, 1934, in Leavenworth, Kansas, to Walter and Alice Rowe. After graduating from El Reno High School in 1951, she married the love of her life, Bob Johnson, on June 16, 1951.

Body On May 11, 2026, Porntip Kuykendall was taken to heaven by a band of angels. She was born in Udorn, Thailand, on March 8, 1947. Porntip worked for the Air Force for 25 years at different bases all over the United States.

Body As in Joe’s most recent recording – Changes - which he finished writing on Thanksgiving 2025, he traded his worn-out body for his angel wings on May 4, 2026, at 8:33 a.m. at home, surrounded by family.

Body Mary Roberta Patton, 82, of El Reno, passed away May 1, 2026, in El Reno.Roberta was born October 22, 1943, in Roswell, N.M., to Ralph Robert Gray and Mary Jane Gray.

Body Lynn Marie Coffey, 74, of Okarche, passed away peacefully May 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.Born March 9, 1952, in Okarche to Frank and Bernice Krittenbrink, Lynn was a proud lifelong member of the community she cherished so deeply.

Body Wake service for Minnie Elizabeth Goodbear will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, May 8, with funeral services at 12 p.m. Saturday, May 9.Both services will be at the Concho Emergency Response Center, with burial in the Concho Cemetery.

Body Linda Jean Estep, age 77, of El Reno, passed away peacefully in her home on May 3, 2026. She was born Dec. 7, 1948, to her beloved parents, James Dale and Lila Belle Clark. They made their home on a farm outside of Union City.

Body October 25, 1954 - March 22, 2026There are people in life who hold things together — not loudly, not for recognition, but because they simply care. Kathleen “Leener” Rezner Douglas, 71, was that person.

Body July 31, 1929 – April 25, 2026It is with deep love and profound respect that we announce the passing of Jack Riley, who left this world on April 25, 2026, at the age of 96.

Body Services for Ramona Lou Scott of Minco will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 5 at the Tuttle Church of Christ, with burial following at the Evergreen Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.Ramona passed away April 30, 2026.