Obituaries

Darrell Gene Manuel

Darrell Gene Manuel, 82, passed away peacefully in Oklahoma City on December 17, 2023, with his beloved wife, Karen, by his side. Darrell was born on March 19, 1941 in Cushing, Oklahoma to Eugene and Gwendolyn (Woolver) Manuel.

Louis Buster “Buck” Blake

Louis Buster “Buck” Blake, 91, passed away peacefully at his home in Cushing, Oklahoma Sunday, December 3, 2023. Buck was born the eldest of two children to Eula and William “Bill” Blake in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on March 14, 1932. He grew up in Oklahoma and graduated from Norfolk High School in 1950.

Kevin M. Brown

Kevin Marshon Brown was born September 19, 1955, to Bill and Merle Ann (Jeffries) Brown, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He departed this life on December 6, 2023, at the age of 68 years. Kevin was raised in Cushing, graduating from Cushing High School with the class of 1973.

C.R. Morris

C.R. Morris C.R. Morris passed from this life to his heavenly home on December 6, 2023, surrounded by his family. His care has been entrusted to Palmer Marler Funeral Home in Cushing, Oklahoma. C.R.

Zachery Scott Isca

Zachery Scott Isca was born October 27, 1993. He was an exceptional young man who was taken from us far too early. Zach left this world on December 7, 2023. He was a passionate woodworker, loved his archery and his long bows he made by hand.

Louis Buster “Buck” Blake

Louis Buster “Buck” Blake, 91, passed away peacefully at his home in Cushing, Oklahoma Sunday, December 3, 2023. Buck was born the eldest of two children to Eula and William “Bill” Blake in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on March 14, 1932. He grew up in Oklahoma and graduated from Norfolk High School in 1950.

Jesse W. Wilson

Jesse W. Wilson passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, in Joplin, Missouri at the age of 89. Jesse was born to John Willis “Cracker” Wilson and Clara (Retherford) Wilson on February 28, 1934, on a farm north of Mehan, Oklahoma, the place his grandpa homesteaded.

Cody Joe Morrow

Cody Joe Morrow, a loving husband, son, father, brother, and friend, passed away on November 15, 2023, in Claremore, Oklahoma. Born on June 27, 1988, in Tyler, Texas, Cody’s time on Earth was filled with passion and dedication to both his work and his loved ones.

Patricia Carol Fillmore

Patricia Carol Fillmore was born August 24, 1927, to Francis G. Gillespie and Allie (King) Gillespie South of Ripley. She departed this life on November 25, 2023, at the age of 96 years. Patricia attended Sunnyside grade school and graduated from Cushing High School in 1945.

Patricia Carol Fillmore

Patricia Carol Fillmore was born August 24, 1927, to Francis G. Fillmore and Allie (King) Gillespie South of Ripley. She departed this life on November 25, 2023, at the age of 96 years. Patricia attended Sunnyside grade school and graduated from Cushing High School in 1945.