Obituaries

Body Darrel Franklin “Frank” Wilkerson Sr. went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2026, peacefully in his sleep. Frank was born to Harry and Lula Wilkerson on their farm in Banner on June 3, 1933.

Body Robert Emerson Lee, 77, passed away peacefully March 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 19, 1949, in Fairfield, Illinois, to Ray and June Lee.Bob proudly served his country as a member of the U.S.

Body Funeral services for Ronnie Larry White of Hinton will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 6 at the Hinton Turner Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Hinton Cemetery. Ronnie passed away March 29, 2026, in Oklahoma City. He was born Oct.

Body All-night wake services for Jerrie Zelda Warden-White Buffalo will be held at the Concho Emergency Response Center starting at 7 p.m. Monday, April 6.Funeral services will be held at the same venue at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 7.

Body Carol Lynn (Shoemate) Pitts embraced eternal peace on March 29, 2026. Born Feb. 11, 1947, she was the beloved eldest child of William Shoemate and Mary (Legg) Shoemate Jackson.

Body Funeral services for Winona June Goodbear Blossom will be held at noon Friday, April 3 at the Concho Emergency Response Center, followed by burial at the Concho Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Body Alan Dale Akeen died March 24, 2026, at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. He was born Dec. 15, 1986, in Lawton. Known as “Mookie,” he was a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes and Native American Church.

Body Michelle Rene Acuff, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City.

Body Services for Ernest Lee McMullen were held Thursday, March 26 at First Baptist Church in Minco, with burial following at the Evergreen Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.Ernest was born in Minco on April 15, 1935, to Roy and Lola McMullen.

Body Services for Gary Leon Hartley will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 23 at Huber-Benson Funeral Home.Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be at Red Rock Cemetery in Calumet.  Mr. Hartley died March 16, 2026, at his home in Traskwood, Arkansas.