Obituaries

Ruth Ann Olson

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.

Ann Elizabeth Worthy

Ann Elizabeth Worthy passed away on April 28, 2026 at the age of 90 years, 11 months and 5 days.Ann was born on May 23, 1935 in Cushing, Oklahoma to Vernon Herman Retherford and Della Lorena (Barton) Retherford.

Earlene Virginia Whitehead

Earlene was born in Maud, Oklahoma to the late Earl Henry Mendenhall & Rachel Edna (Adams) Mendenhall. She passed from this life in Cushing on May 8, 2026 at the age of 88 Years, 10 months, & 9 days. Earlene was raised & educated all over Oklahoma and was a graduate of New Lima High School.

Deloris “DEE” Jean Isted

Deloris “DEE” Jean Isted, born Aug. 18, 1925, passed on May 8, 2026. Dee was the youngest daughter of Dr. Benjamin Davis and Charlotte Davis of Cushing, Oklahoma. She was predeceased by her parents and her older sister, Charlaine Anderson of Cushing, and her husband of 64 years, Desmond Isted.

Barbara Louise Foster

Barbara Louise Foster was born September 20, 1941, to Fred Watt and Eula (Davidson) Watt in Minco, Oklahoma. She departed this life on May 10, 2026, at the age of 84 years.Barbara graduated from Pocasset High School with the Class of 1959.

Nancy Fay Peyton

Nancy Fay Peyton, known lovingly to her family and friends as Fay, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, in Harrah, Oklahoma. She was born on August 19, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and lived a life beautifully defined by kindness, faith, and a quiet selfless love for others.

Douglas Franklin Larson

Douglas Franklin Larson, age 74 of Cushing, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday April 11, at the Drumright Nursing Home. He was born to Leonard and to Leonard and Beatrice Larson in Yale, Oklahoma.Doug was united in marriage to Sheila June 12, 1976.

Harry Lee Ingram

Harry Lee Ingram, 98, of Cushing, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 3, 2026, on Good Friday.He was born on August 9, 1927, in Spivey, Kansas, to James Thomas Ingram and Clara VanArsdale Ingram.

Jessie Vinson Pilgrim

Jessie Vinson Pilgrim, 68, passed away in the early morning hours of March 31, 2026, with his wife, Tina by his side. Jessie was born on March 17, 1958 to Walter and Lois Pilgrim in Cushing, OK.

Jimmie Vern Anderson

Jimmie Vern Anderson was born on July 21, 1932, in Cushing to Vernon Lee and Virgie Loretta (Wright) Anderson. He departed this life on March 12, 2026, at the age of 93 years. Jimmie was a lifelong Cushing resident. He served in the United States Army.