Obituaries

Larry Wayne Fick was born December 25, 1951, to Jack and Betty Fick in Parkland, Oklahoma. He passed peacefully in his sleep February 27, 2024, at the age of 72.

Brian Jay Troth Sr., aged 64, passed away We d n e s d a y, February 21st, 2024, surrounded by family. He was a loving husband, father and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Trena Louise McAlister-Anthony passed from this life all too soon on February 23, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Her care has been entrusted to Palmer Marler Funeral Home in Cushing, Oklahoma.

Sharon Kay Smith was born February 24, 1945, to Tom and Cecile (Huff) Ramsey in Yale, Oklahoma. She joined her husband in their heavenly home on her birthday, February 24, 2024, surrounded by her kids and grandkids at the age of 79 years. Kay graduated from Quay High School in 1963. On May 27, 1962, she was united in marriage to Joseph “Joe” Smith, from this union were born three children, Sharon, Patricia, and Joe II. Joe preceded her in death on December 29, 2023.

Carol Jo Brown Bradley Smith passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 in Simpsonville, SC. Carol was born on Monday, December 5, 1938 in Lincoln County, OK to Lawrence E and Juanita Brown.

Ann Minor Berry was born April 6, 1934, to Basil and Mary Minor in Cushing, Oklahoma. She departed this life February 21, 2024, at the age of 89.

Jimmy Rae Cranford passed away surrounded by his family on Monday February 5, 2024. Jimmy was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Greta Sue (Fitch) and Bobby Joe Cranford.

Elizabeth Joseph Naifeh, a beacon of warmth and strength, left us on February 12, 2024, at the age of 98 years, 5 months, and 30 days. Born in Drumright, OK, on August 13, 1925, to Henry Joseph and Nora (Dumit) Joseph, Elizabeth’s life was a testament to love, resilience, and faith.

Shirley Marie Hamm was born February 17, 1940, to Elvin D. and Laura Belle (Burnett) Free in Oklahoma City.

Ernest Darrell Maynard was born July 25, 1930, in Cushing, Oklahoma to Ernest Leland Maynard and Francis Clyde (Davis) Maynard. Darrell died Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at OSU-Tulsa Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.