In Memory MYSTI DAWN PIERCE Mysti Dawn Pierce was born March 5, 1966, at Stroud, Oklahoma to Judy Hixon Bartel and Gary Cochran and passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the age of 60. Mysti was a resident of the Watonga community for most of her life. She attended Watonga Schools and earned a bachelor's degree from SWOSU in early childhood education. Mysti taught at Milwood Schools, Cashion Schools and taught at Hinton Prison. She attended the Oasis Church and Christian C

Bonnie Mabel (Matli) Cox was born on May 29, 1932, north of Watonga, on the family farm, to J.C. and Mabel Matli, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 93. She was a resident of the Watonga community for most of her life, where she was a CPA and helped to run the family farm. She attended and graduated from Watonga High School in 1949 and was Homecoming Queen, as well as being active in FHA, band, and served as the Senior Class Secretary. Bonnie played flute and p

In Loving Memory of Wilma Jean Cruts The world became a little dimmer when Wilma Jean Cruts, age 89, went to her heavenly home on Friday, May 8, 2026, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, after a courageous battle with melanoma cancer. Wilma was born on August 11, 1936, in Kaw City, Oklahoma, to Edgar and Vada Mae Hargraves. Wilma faced her illness with a strength and grace that humbled those around her. Wilma married Willie Cruts on December 6, 1953, in Reno, Nevada. Wilma was an inspiri

Bobby (Bob) Jay Dobrinski, 61, of Cleo Springs, Oklahoma, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 28. Bob was born on October 13, 1964, in Okeene, Oklahoma, to Norma and Percy Dobrinski, the youngest of five children—proudly known as “the baby” of the family—and shared a close and lifelong bond with his siblings. He grew up in Okeene, where he developed a lifelong love of craftsmanship, learning woodcrafting skills alongside his dad. Bob graduated from Okeene High School i

In Memory RAJEANNA KAY WAGGONER Rajeanna Kay Waggoner was born May 5, 1951, at Prague, Oklahoma to Edward Earl and Delores Jean Johnson Ross and passed away April 23, 2026 at the age of 74. Jeanne was a resident of the Watonga, Oklahoma community for 46 years where she was a nurse. She graduated from North Classen High School in Oklahoma City in 1969 and attended St. Anthony’s Nursing School. After high school she became a candy striper until she earned her LPN. She wor

The family will hold a memorial for Catherine on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at the Smith Family Cemetery. Catherine Denise Fitts was born January 13, 1960, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Charles and Joyce (Suit) Smith, and passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the age of 66. Catherine was a resident of the Okeene community for the last 5 years, where she spent her time as a homemaker. She attended Fairview schools and was a member of the Church of Christ in Canton, Oklahom