Douglas Jay Thompson, born December 13, 1964, in Verdun, France, to Jack Almond and Leta Bess Thompson, departed this life on June 16, 2026, at the age of 61.Douglas grew up with a strong sense of purpose and service.
Gussie Lee (Moore) Johnson, 89, formerly of Cushing, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois. Gussie, daughter of Nathaniel and Almetrice (Watson) Moore, was born on March 31, 1936, in Silver City, Oklahoma.
Gussie Lee (Moore) Johnson, 89, formerly of Cushing, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois. Gussie, daughter of Nathaniel and Almetrice (Watson) Moore, was born on March 31, 1936, in Silver City, Oklahoma.
Aug. 6, 1936 May 25, 2026 Richard L. (Dick, Papou) Smith lived a life defined not by titles, accomplishments or years, though he gathered plenty, but by the steady and extraordinary way he loved everyone.Richard was born Aug. 6, 1936, in Oklahoma City to Pete and Vera Smith.
Joshua Aaron Lidberg was born July 25, 1974, to Richard Lidberg and Judy Timmons in Kansas City, Missouri. He departed this life on May 10, 2026, at the age of 51 years.Josh was raised in Texas and Missouri, graduating from OakGrove High School in Missouri.
Bill Shaffer, nicknamed “Boo” by his granddaughter, Hadlee, passed from this life on Sunday, May 24, with his wife Teresa and daughter Shandi by his side.William (Bill) Lloyd Shaffer was born on August 8, 1942, in Guthrie, OK to Perry and Lois (Smith) Shaffer.
Richard L. Smith, of Tryon, born August 6, 1936, passed from this earth on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026. He was 89. Services are planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 30, at the Christian Union Church, 104 N First Street, Tryon, OK. Interment will follow at the Carney Cemetery.
Keith L. Cartmill, a devoted family man and dedicated professional, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, in Cushing, Oklahoma. Born on January 11, 1953, in Oklahoma City, Keith’s life was marked by steadfast commitment — to his work, his family, and the community that shaped him.
Ruth Ann Olson, a lifelong resident of Cushing, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the age of 53. Born on October 10, 1972, in Cushing, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Wright and the late Darlene Wright.