Obituaries

Victoria Moran Nash

Victoria Moran Nash, affectionately known as “Nana” by her adored grandchildren, was born July 15, 1946, in Ashland, Kentucky to Victor and Maxine Caudill. She passed away on July 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 77.

Loren Dale Gillespie

Loren Dale Gillespie was born April 1, 1925, to Francis and Allie Gillespie in Cushing, Oklahoma. He departed this life July 12, 2024, at the age of 99.He graduated from Cushing High School in 1943 then enlisted in the United States Navy where he served from 1943 to 1946.

Richard G. LaMascus

Richard Gale La Mascus, age 86, passed from this life June 25, 2024, one-hundred- sixty-one days after his diagnosis with ALS, commonly known as Lou Gerhig’s Disease. His major symptoms began to emerge two years prior to his death.

Andrew Jackson Williams

Andrew “Andy” Jackson Williams was born July 19, 1932, to David Perry Williams and Hazel (Barrett) Williams in Gause, Texas. He departed this life on June 24, 2024, at the age of 91 years.Andy served in the National Guard when he was younger.

Cindy Lou Cook

Cindy Lou Cook (62) of Agra, Oklahoma passed from this life on June 8th, 2024, at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma with her children by her side. Cindy was born on March 27th, 1962, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to parents Jimmie Ray Dame and Janetta Lou (Harris) Kelly.

Michael Dewayne McBride

Michael Dewayne McBride, 70, of Paris Texas died on June 5, 2024 Michael, known to all as “Mickey”, was born August 21, 1953 in Cushing, OK to Perry and Eula McBride. He attended school in Cushing where he spent his childhood. He was an over-the-road truck driver by trade.

Jerry Lee Scalley, Sr.

Jerry Lee Scalley, Sr., was born August 31, 1945, to Ruban and Nadine (Pleasant) Scalley in Palmer, Missouri. He departed this life on June 23, 2024, at the age of 78 years.Jerry left high school to join the United States Marine Corps.

Cindy Lou Cook

Cindy Lou Cook (62) of Agra, Oklahoma passed from this life on June 8TH 2024, at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma with her children by her side. Cindy was born on March 27th 1962 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to parents Jimmie Ray Dame and Janetta Lou (Harris) Kelly.

Robert (Bob) Eugene Johnston

Robert (Bob) Eugene Johnston passed away on June 10, 2024, in Cushing, Oklahoma at the age of 96. Service will be held 2:00 P.M. Thursday, June 13, 2024, in the Euchee Valley Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Matherly- Davis funeral home.

Elvira Mae Ralston

Elvira Mae Ralston passed from this life on June 12, 2024, at her home in Cushing, Oklahoma, at the age of 91. Her care has been entrusted to Palmer Marler Funeral Home in Cushing.Elvira was born to Ollie & Flosie (Meyers) Stoddard on May 26, 1933, in Seiling, Oklahoma.