Obituaries

Charles Roe

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We are sad to announce the passing of Charles Elton Roe of Cushing, Oklahoma. Charles passed away at home surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer on May 1, 2024. He was born on September 8, 1952 in Cushing to parents Bob and Betty Roe. He graduated from Stroud High school and went on to attend college at Central State University where he received his bachelors degree in 1975. He spent many years working in the oilfield before changing directions and becoming a stockbroker. Years later he opened and ran a grocery store until retirement. During his retirement he enjoyed working on the farm raising cattle and buffalo.

John Carl Beesley

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Born August 27, 1935 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to parents Carl Beesley, a World Champion Cowboy 1930 and Margaret Beesley a government employee. John entered into Heaven April 27, 2024 while surrounded by family.

Billy Paul Haikey

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Billy Paul Haikey, 75, of Cushing, Oklahoma, passed away April 24th in Tulsa Oklahoma. Bill was born on January 10th 1949 to Billy Joe and Viola Haikey in Haileyville Oklahoma.

Phyllis Sharp Gooding

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Phyllis Sharp Gooding was born March 13, 1941, to James Sharp and Adeline (Fisher) Sharp. She departed this life on April 22, 2024, at the age of 83 years. Phyllis graduated from Cushing High School with the class of 1959. She then attended Oklahoma State University for accounting and finance. She was united in marriage to Dale Gooding on December 23, 1961, in Cushing. To this union one son, Michael, was born. Dale preceded her in death on December 8, 2019. Phyllis enjoyed playing the piano; she played in many competitions while she was younger and played for the First Baptist Church for many years. She owned and operated Carter Janitorial. Survivors include her son, Michael Gooding and wife, Cindy, of Oklahoma City; two grandchildren, Shae Gooding and Amber Dawson and husband, Evan; three great-grandchildren, Ashur Watts, Arilyn Dawson and Zaeli Dawson; brother-in-law, Doyle Gooding and wife, Janie; two nieces, Kristi Costa and Ann Sharp; two nephews, James Sharp and Kelly Gooding; two-great nieces, Katie and Kayla; and other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by one brother, James Sharp and his wife, Connie and one niece, Julie. Graveside services will be 2:00 P.M. on April 30, 2024, at the Fairlawn Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Matherly-Davis Funeral Home. You may share your condolences with the Gooding family at www. matherlydavisfuneralhome.com.

George Earl Disel

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George Earl Disel, 73, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at his home in Stillwater. Memorial service will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 2PM at Calvary Assembly of God Church in Stillwater. www.dightonmarler. com.

James Roy Pickard

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James Roy Pickard (Jim) of Cushing, Oklahoma passed away from this life on April 9, 2024. Cremation has been entrusted to Palmer Marler Funeral Home, in Cushing, Oklahoma. Entombment of the ashes is left to his daughter. Lee Ann will release them in the wind from the pier in Oceanside, California.

Bonnie Louise Allie

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Bonnie Louise Allie, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 with her family by her side in Tulsa at the age of 93. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Palmer Marler Funeral Home.

Donald Hugh Armstrong

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Donald Hugh Armstrong was born March 7, 1936, to James and Hazel (Rishell) Armstrong in Cushing, Oklahoma. He departed this life on April 15, 2024, at the age of 88 years.

Nancy Belle Hendricks

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WARD, Nancy Belle Hendricks, formerly of Cushing, OK and Oklahoma City, passed away March 31, 2024. Born May 25, 1933 in the small community of Spotsville, AR to Baxter Abe and Callie Ainsworth Hendricks, Nancy was seventh of eight children. She started grade school at age five graduating from Village High School in 1950 at age 16. After graduation, she married TC Braswell. They welcomed three children Mike, Tim and Alicia. TC’s job with Phillips took them to south Texas until his final transfer to Cushing OK in 1970. When her children were young, Nancy was a Cub Scout Den Mother, DeMolay Mom and sewed dance recital costumes for Alicia and her dance class. Nancy married Tom Ward in Cushing, OK October 21, 1976. Nancy and Tom enjoyed spending time with their combined families. They enjoyed many years traveling, playing golf, volunteering, church and friends. She enjoyed accompanying Tom around the state while he was a member of Masonic Grand Lodge. Nancy was an avid gardener and a graduate of the 1984 Oklahoma County Master Gardener’s Program. She enjoyed sharing her love of flowers with her neighbors and volunteered to plant the flower beds at her church and her neighborhood association. She was a longtime member of Daughters of the Nile where she was a member of the sewing group. She spent many hours making blankets to send to children at the Shrine Hospitals.