All Obituaries

Obituary for David E. "Smiley" Weaver David E. “Smiley” Weaver  88, of Braman, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home on July 11th, 2019. He was born on June 1, 1931, in Centrahoma, Oklahoma, to Dave and Sallie Weaver, and grew up in Ada, Oklahoma. He married Meda  “Carol” Jeffries on September 15, 1949. Together, they raised four children, three daughters, Ann, Pam, and Vicki, and one son David.  He devoted his entire life to family and...

Kurtis Melton was born December 1, 1990 and left his earthly home July 10, 2019. Born to Danny and Brenda (Parks) Melton in Enid, OK, Kurtis was the youngest of three children. He attended school in Waynoka where he made his home after moving back from Alva and Ringwood. Kurtis enjoyed many activities including but not limited to camping, fishing, being outdoors, listening to music, and spending time with loved ones. He especially enjoyed water skiing and spending time with his family at...

Joan Ritzenthaler (Knier) Pereboom Joan went to be with her Lord on July 10th, 2019. She was born to W.H. and Davida Ritzenthaler on December 8th, 1942. Her fondest memories of childhood were of growing up on the grounds of the Missouri State Fair while her father was Secretary of the Fair. She attended Southern Methodist University, during which time she was appointed a Princess of the Homecoming court. After graduating with a degree in English, she taught school before marrying Gil Knier...

Joan Ritzenthaler (Knier) Pereboom Joan went to be with her Lord on July 10th, 2019. She was born to W.H. and Davida Ritzenthaler on December 8th, 1942. Her fondest memories of childhood were of growing up on the grounds of the Missouri State Fair while her father was Secretary of the Fair. She attended Southern Methodist University, during which time she was appointed a Princess of the Homecoming court. After graduating with a degree in English, she taught school before marrying Gil Knier...

Graveside services for Gladys Inez Hoemann, 94, Blackwell resident, will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mount Olive Cemetery, Nardin, with Pastor Jeff McReynolds officiating. Arrangements are under the kind guidance of the Amy Stittsworth Funeral Service. Gladys was born on Apri 12, 1925 in Medford, Oklahoma, the daughter of Otto and Julia Edwards Hoemann, and passed away on July 9, 2019 in Blackwell. She was raised and educated in Rural #77 East of Medford, and...

Angelita B Tyler, of Ponca City, was born August 25, 1941 and passed peacefully on Tuesday, July 9th, 2019. She was 77 years old. Angie was born in the Phillipines to Eustaquia and Alfredo Mariano. She later moved to California where she spent most of her time working and making something of her life. She married Theron E. Tyler JR. on December 18, 1982 and moved to Ponca City, OK, in 1992 where they made their forever home. She cherished every moment spent with her family and always made...

A graveside service for James Leroy Crabtree will be held at 10 AM Thursday, July 11 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Enid, OK with Pastor Dwayne Schroeder officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the National Guard. James was born at home in Carrier, OK to Verna Lucile and Paul Henry Crabtree. He attended grade school at Canton and Hillsdale, OK, moving to Enid to attend Lincoln Elementary and Emerson Jr. High. James was proud that he marched in the Tri-State parade with a bass drum and...

Robin Ann Craig, 65, Lawton, Oklahoma resident, was born on May 2, 1954 in Easton, Ohio, and passed away peacefully on July 6, 2019 at her residence.

Logan Laurence Brower, 23, Oklahoma City resident, was born on April 4, 1996 in Phoenix, Arizona, and passed away suddenly on July 6, 2019 in Oklahoma City.

Funeral services for Reta Ruth York, 81, Enid resident, will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in Maine Church of the Nazarrene with Pastor Tom Pullin officiating. Arrangements are under the kind guidance of the Amy Stittsworth Funeral Service. Reta was born on July 15, 1937 in Oklahoma City, the daughter of John and Ruth Smith Collett, and passed away suddenly on July 4, 2019 in Enid. She lived in Guthrie, Guymon, and Miami, Oklahoma; later moving to Los Alamos and Pueblo,...