All Obituaries

Paul Douglas Champagne, 72, passed from this life, surrounded by his family February 3, 2023 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. He was born April 8, 1950 to Paul William and Dixie (Watson) Champagne in Corinth, New York. Paul married Cathy Cude July 3, 1979 in Shepherd, Texas. He retired after working as a truck driver for many years. Paul enjoyed fishing, karaoke, and loved to ride motorcycles. He enjoyed his weekly church services that he watched virtually. Paul was a member of ABATE SW Chapter...

Sherry Laverne (Payne) Burke passed from this life at her Hochatown, Oklahoma home on February 1, 2023 at the age of 77. She was born in Antlers, Oklahoma on November 27, 1945, the oldest daughter of Bearl and Laverne Payne. Sherry married Billy Burke on November 2, 1977. She was a very bright woman and worked diligently to earn her Masters Degree. Her hard work and education did not go unnoticed, as she was named in Who's Who of Nursing, a member of Academic Honor Society, and eventually...

Wilma Annette Grant passed from this life in Antlers, Oklahoma on January 25, 2023 with her family at her side. She was born to William Allen Phillips and Ruby Ruth (Oaks) Phillips in Ada, Oklahoma on July 5, 1944. Annette married Larry Grant on March 21, 1973 in Sulphur, Oklahoma and they enjoyed many years of marriage until his passing in 2018. Annette is preceded in death by her husband: Larry G. Grant; father: William Allen Phillips; mother: Ruby Ruth Phillips; and step-mother:...

A great cowboy turned in his spurs for wings on January 17, 2023. Raymond Samuel Donica of Antlers, Oklahoma passed away at his home at the age of 85 surrounded by his family. Raymond was born on October 31, 1937, in Nashoba, Oklahoma to Quartermaine and Mary Donica. He graduated from Nashoba High School in 1955. He served in the Army from 1957 through 1961. Raymond married the love of his life, Carolyn Aday, on August 12, 1961, in Nashoba. Raymond graduated from Central State College in...

Otis Wayne Gaines, 88, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 16, 2023, in Hugo, Oklahoma. He was born September 27, 1934, in Phillipsburg, Kansas, to Wayne and Mary Caroline (Coffin) Gaines. He married Berta Lee Holiday on August 12, 1955, in Oberlin, Kansas. They were blessed with two children and many years together. Otis served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was proud to be a veteran. He worked for the Federal government in...

Benny Doyle Tuck passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 12, 2023, in Moore, Oklahoma. Benny was born on April 7, 1941, in Ringold, Oklahoma. He was the oldest child born to Coy and Lucy (Martin) Tuck. Benny attended Burwell School through the 8th grade, being promoted from 2nd to 4th grade, skipping the 3rd grade. He transferred to Rattan Public Schools for high school. Benny had polio during his sophomore year which left him with a limp. He graduated high school...

Donald J Smith passed from this earthly life on January 12, 2023 and entered into his eternal home of Heaven. Donald was born on December 21, 1951 in Belton, TX to William Eli “ W. E.” and Ollie ( Bloyd) Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents and older brother Christopher Smith and first wife Penny Burton. Donald is survived by his wife Cindy Smith of Cloudy, OK; daughters Jammey Howard and husband Chris of Lone Grove, OK, Cybil ( Nikki ) Cavalieri and husband Vince of Almira...

Hardy Dickerson, Jr., 92, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, in Ada, Oklahoma. He was born July 13, 1930, in Sobol, Oklahoma, to Hardy and Azzie (Allen) Dickerson. He was a Christian man who loved the Lord. Hardy was a hard working, family man. He enjoyed gardening and was a great cook. Above all else, Hardy loved his wife of 69 years, his children and his grandchildren. Hardy is preceded in death by his father: Hardy Dickerson; mother: Azzie Dickerson; and ten...