Obituaries

Larry R. Ferguson

Larry R. Ferguson, former publisher of The Cleveland American, Pawnee Chief and Hominy News-Progress, died May 23, 2025.Services were held Tuesday, May 27. He lied in state at the Oklahoma State Capitol from 3:30 to 5 p.m. followed by a sunset burial service at 7 p.m.

Judy Warden

Judy Jane Warden of Cushing, OK was born on October 16, 1951, to Glen Jake and Ruth Evelyn Alsip in Jennings, OK. She was the 5th of 8 children.

Maleta Sue Plowman

Maleta Sue Plowman, a beacon of love and passion in her community, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, in her hometown of Cushing, Oklahoma, at the age of 74.

Doris Stevenson

Doris Jean Youtsey Stevenson was born on October 24, 1933, the 2nd of five children (Lloyd, Doris, Leo, Ann, and Raymond), to Lloyd and Ethel Mae (Hodson) Youtsey in Terlton, OK.

Carolyn Sue Annis

Carolyn Sue Annis, 72, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. Carolyn was born in San Pedro, California on June 8, 1952 to Lee and Mary (Messer) Vickers. In 1962, Carolyn moved to Cushing, Oklahoma with her parents and little brother, Boyd Lee.

Earl Thomas “Tommy” Warner

Earl Thomas “Tommy” Wa r n e r, 92, of Elizabethton passed away on Sunday April 13th, 2025 at Hillview skilled nursing. He was born to the late John “Earl” Warner and Beulah Swaffer Warner in Drumright, Oklahoma.

Gary Dale Adkins

Gary Dale Adkins, a spirited soul whose love for life was as infectious as his warm, friendly smile, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, in his home in Oklahoma.

Carol Sue (Huff) Christian

Carol Christian departed this earthly life April 1st, 2025, at her home in Ripley to her heavenly forever home with her children by her side.Carol was born June 29, 1939, to Tony and Dorothy Huff in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Raymer David Cox

Raymer David Cox, known affectionately as Raymer to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, in Cushing, Oklahoma. Born on October 28, 1935, in Winter Park, Florida, Raymer’s life was a testament to his faith, love, and dedication to his community.

Krista Ruth (Winslow) Wilbur

Krista Ruth (Winslow) Wilbur was welcomed into the world on December 27, 1957, in Springfield, Ohio. She would soon find her loving parents, Victor and Dorothy (Gormel) Mastron, in Arizona, where her journey as an only child in a military family began.