October - 2020

In Memory of Carrie Ann Fisher

In Memory of Carrie Ann Fisher

Carrie Ann Fisher was born July 19, 1970 to Langburn H. Fisher Jr. and Diana Cowan in Clinton , OK and passed away October 25, 2020 in her home from a lingering illness. Carrie was raised in Watonga, Clinton, Custer City, and Colorado. She attended Watonga and Custer City schools before moving to Colorado, then later, returning to Oklahoma. Carrie was employed at Love’s, Hi De Ho Café, and the Watonga Hospital. She was a member of the Custer City Nazarene Church. She loved to

In Memory of Kenneth Slaght

In Memory of Kenneth Slaght

Kenneth was born on the farm southeast of Okeene on September 7th, 1928 to Milo and Delpha (Nusz) Slaght and passed away October 25, 2020 at the age of 92. He attended 12 years at Okeene Public Schools and graduated in 1947. Upon graduation, he worked for 13 years for Farmer Coop and hauled grain to the port in Houston for Ralph Brickman. He worked in the oil field to support the farm and in 1985, purchased his own semi-truck. He hauled grain and flour for the Okeene Mill and

In Memory of Bettie Sue West

In Memory of Bettie Sue West

Bettie S. West was born December 12, 1947 at Tiller, Arkansas to John and Velma (Rogers) West and passed away Thursday, October 21, 2020 at the age of 72. Bettie attended and graduated from Tiller High School in Arkansas but has been a resident of the Watonga community since 2002. She was a voracious reader and loved to travel. Along her travels, Bettie never met a stranger and greeted all those she met with a kind smile. She enjoyed living in the country where she could be a

In Memory of Doris June Franks

In Memory of Doris June Franks

In Memory Doris June Franks Doris June Franks was born to John D. and Irene Conrad Hall on July 19, 1934 in Watonga, OK and peacefully passed away October 24, 2020 at the age of 86 as a resident at the Cimarron Nursing Center in Kingfisher, OK. Most of Doris’s life was spent living in Watonga where she worked many jobs, some of those being Holley Tex, Watonga Republican, and Cherokee Transit. She married Kenneth Franks before she graduated High School from Watonga, OK and the

Lynda Sims Swann

Lynda Sims Swann

On October 21, 2020 Lynda Sims Swann, loving wife, mother, and grandma passed away at age 76. Lynda was born on January 16th, 1944 to Kenneth and Onajo Sims. Lynda was raised in Watonga and later received her Pharmacy degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1967. She enjoyed a long and rewarding career as a pharmacist for the Indian Health Service. On August 8th, 1967, Lynda married Dale Swann and they raised their family in Watonga. They had two children, Andy Swann of

In Memory Virginia Louise Cox

In Memory Virginia Louise Cox

Virginia Louise was born of July 7, 1927, near Hitchcock, OK, to Jim and Elsie Beneda. Her siblings were Susie (Johnny) Raab, Franky (Virginia) Beneda and Mae Beneda. (All deceased.) She married Sam Cox (farmer) on August 26, 1944. They worked side by side until his death in 1986. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Watonga and taught Sunday School. While her sons Michael and Bobby were FFA members, she was president and treasurer of the Mothers Club. She was

In Memory of Tommy Edward Davis

In Memory of Tommy Edward Davis

Tommy Edward Davis was born April 25, 1949 at Watonga, OK. to Edward and Ellen Davis and passed away September 28, 2020 at the age of 71. He resided at Geary, OK. for 46 years. He worked at Mustang Gas which later became Enogex as a Plant Operator for 35 years. He attended Watonga Public Schools. He was married to Patricia Miller December 20, 1987 at Geary, Ok. He was proceeded in death by Patricia Davis, Trixie Mae Slay, Mr and Mrs Callaway, parents Edward and Ellen Davis, s

In Memory of Michelle Lynn Kays

In Memory of Michelle Lynn Kays

Michelle Lynn Kays was born Feb. 18, 1982, in Tulsa, OK, where she resided until she passed away in a vehicle accident at the age of 38 years old on September 27, 2020. Michelle went to Tulsa Community College and Oklahoma Health Academy receiving the achievement of a Registered Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist. She was married to Kevin Cousins but had been divorced for over 10 years. Michelle leaves behind her 3 children: Katelynn Cousins, Madelynn Cousins, Mason Cousins S

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