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