Obituaries

Wilma Ruth Krebs was born the youngest of four children to Emil and Meca Krebs on the family homestead in Avery, Oklahoma, on December 5, 1924, and passed away on December 23, 2023, at the age of 99 years. Her father passed when she was 12 so she began to help her older brother with the daily task of farming and raising livestock on their 160 acres. She was proud that she learned many farming skills and she could drive a team of four horses as well as anyone else.

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, 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.

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.

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Zachery Scott Isca was born October 27, 1993. He was an exceptional young man who was taken from us far too early.

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.

Jesse W. Wilson passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, in Joplin, Missouri at the age of 89.

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. Cody attended Drumright Public Schools K-12 graduating in 2007. Cody recently embarked on a new chapter in his life by starting his own business called Priority Chrome. His entrepreneurial spirit and drive led him to create a successful venture that exemplified his determination and attention to detail. As an aspiring entrepreneur, Cody inspired others with his relentless pursuit of excellence.

Patricia Carol Fillmore was born August 24, 1927, to Francis G. Gillespie and Allie (King) Gillespie South of Ripley.