Obituaries

Jake Wayne Snell

Jake Wayne Snell was born December 2, 2003, to Jason Snell and Erin (Rush) Snell in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He departed this life on June 29, 2023, following an automobile accident, at the age of 19 years. Jake was raised in Olive, graduating from Olive High School with the class of 2022.

Donna E. Lessley

Donna E. Lessley was born August 19, 1927, to Henry Schutkesting and Hildred (Dougherty) Schutkesting in Dr ummo n d , Oklahoma. She departed this life on June 22, 2023, at the age of 95 years. Donna graduated from Lacey High School in 1945 and then moved to Cushing with her family.

Jimmie Howard Dinwiddie

Jimmie Howard Dinwiddie was born May 31, 1943 to Leslie Howard and Dorothy Wanda Dinwiddie in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He departed this life June 11, 2023 at the age of 80. He graduated from Drumright High School in 1961.

Tommy Dale O’Bryant

Tommy Dale O’Bryant was born August 30, 1964, to Lester and Patsy Jean O’Bryant in Yale, Oklahoma. He passed away June 9, 2023, at the age of 58. He was united in marriage to Dara Ripka in 2000. Tommy enjoyed being outdoors working in the yard. He also enjoyed drawing and listening to music.

Esther Geraldine “Gerrie” Baxter Shaull

Esther Geraldine “Gerrie” Baxter Shaull of Yale, OK fell asleep in death on May 31, 2023 in Simpsonville, SC. Gerrie was born July 22,1936 near Point Pleasant, WVA to Wilbur and Garnet Plants Baxter.

Samuel Lee Skinner

Samuel Lee Skinner passed from this life with his family by his side on May 24, 2023, at his grandd a u g h t e r ’s home in Jennings, OK. His care has been entrusted to Palmer Marler Funeral Home in Cushing, OK. A memorial service celebrating Samuel’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m.

Nathaniel Lee Abram

Nathaniel Lee Abram was born on July 23, 2007 and departed this life too soon on May 27, 2023. Nathaniel was born to Christopher Abram and Kerri Carpenter Abram in Cushing, OK. Nathaniel was a student at Drumright High School. He is also an honorary associate at O’Reilly’s.

Lois Marie McFarlin

Lois Marie Mc Farlin passed from this life surrounded by her family on May 27, 2023, at her home in Tryon. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Palmer Marler Funeral Home, Cushing, OK. Lois was born on May 25, 1945, in Tryon, Oklahoma to parents Emil T.

Sammy Dean Withiam

Sammy Dean Withiam was born on April 26, 1938 in McPherson, Kansas. His father, Kenneth Forrest Withiam, was a pipeline and refinery welder who moved Sam, Sam’s sister, Phyllis, and Sam’s mother, Dorothy Helen (Embers) Withiam, whenever and wherever his job required.

Gary Earl Gregory

A memorial for my son, Gary. My son, Gary Earl Gregory, his brother (Clifton Gregory, Jr.) and myself lived in Drumright, OK, most of their lives. He and his brother played football and basketball, had paper routes, went to the Nazarene Church and Gary loved Drumright.