All Obituaries

Lois Elaine Burris Wright 10-4-1946——1-9-2021 74 yrs 3 months 5 days Born at home, south of Lawton, OK, to Earnest and Elizabeth (Tubbs) Burris. She graduated from Lawton High school. She met James Wright in 1974. They have been inseparable since. They moved many times before settling in Guthrie, OK. She is survived by her husband James, of the home, her daughter, Sandra Droughnberger and husband, John, Guthrie, son, Johnny and wife, Anna, Geronimo, grandchildren, Johnny...

J.R. Graham went to his heavenly father January 8, 2021.  He was born December 7, 1942, in Perkins, Oklahoma, to Harold and Juanita Graham. J.R. married Lena Belle McDaniel.  They were together from 1985 until his death. J.R. was a painter and all-around maintenance man. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Juanita Graham, his brothers, Bud and Leroy. He is survived by his wife, Lena, of the home, daughters; Tammy and husband, Johnny Morse of Oklahoma City,...

A Mother’s Crown By an Unknown Author Heaven lit up with a mighty presence, as the Angels all looked down. Today the Lord was placing the jewels into my Mother’s crown. An angel lived among us, A gift from God above. She showered us with kindness and shared with us her love. She cherished every moment with the man who was her life; walking hand in hand together, facing life with all its strife. She loved her children dearly, each one a different way. Nestled close within...

John Semerad, III  1966 ~ 2020     John Semerad, III, aka “Johnny” or “Buddy”, age 53, passed away peacefully December 8, 2020 at Oklahoma University Hospital due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. He was born December 22, 1966, to parents John and LaDonna Semerad in McKees Rocks, PA.  He had autism and mental handicap due to oxygen deprivation at birth.  Johnny grew up in Champaign, Illinois, spending summers riding...

Alpha Gene Black went to his heavenly home on December 6, 2020.  He was born August 3, 1932, in Fallis, Oklahoma to Henry and Fannie Black.  Alpha was 88 years old. On March 12, 1953, Alpha married his high school sweetheart, Ann Moore. For many years, they owned and operated A & G Upholstery in Shawnee.  Later, as their health began to fail, they relocated to Guthrie, but they always remembered and loved the home and lifelong friends they left in Shawnee. Alpha is...

Ray Francis Tenney was born December 7, 1942 in Perkins, Oklahoma to Harold E. Tenney and Grace (Burger) Tenney.  He passed from this life on December 4, 2020 at his home in Oklahoma City at the age of 77 years, 11 months, 27 days.  Ray and Edith Sullivan were united in marriage September 2, 1966 in Guthrie, Oklahoma and resided here for most of their married life.    Ray was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Guthrie for many, many years before moving to...

Phyllis Louise Stoneking of Guthrie passed away on November 26, 2020.  She was born January 29, 1942, in Macon Missouri to Stanley and Nola Overfelt. Phyllis was 78 years old.

Larry Ray Sayers, 83, went peacefully and met his Savior face to face on November 23, 2020.  He truly loved Jesus and wanted to make sure everyone knew having a personal relationship with Him was the single most important decision to be made in this life!  So, what will you do with Jesus?   Larry was a "jack-of-all-trades" in life with experiences as follows:  Navy Serviceman, The Navigators Ministry, OK Jail and Prison Ministries, Bible student, Husband, Dad,...

Maxine Bickerstaff, 88, went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2020, at home, in Edmond, Oklahoma.   She was born November 7, 1931, in Talihina, Oklahoma, the daughter of Joseph and Fannie White.  Maxine graduated from Panama High School, Panama, Oklahoma, in 1949.  She married Martin (Doc) Bickerstaff on June 20, 1950 in Van Buren, Arkansas.  They were husband and wife for 36 years.  Maxine worked over 11 years for the Oklahoma State Employment Security...

Wanda Christine (Truby) Cheatwood was born on February 12, 1954, in Edmond and passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020, in Edmond, Oklahoma at the age of 66. Christine was the daughter of David Alfred Truby and Catherine Bridget Ely.  She graduated from Edmond High School and later, married Garlin Dale Cheatwood on December 12, 1975, in Oklahoma City. They were married for 46 years and had three children.  Christine is survived by her husband, Dale and her children, Jeremy Dale...