Obituaries

Robert E. Pierson • March 16, 1950 - August 26, 2020

Robert E. Pierson • March 16, 1950 - August 26, 2020

Robert E. Pierson • March 16, 1950 - August 26, 2020

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Robert E Pierson was born on March 16, 1950 in Bristow, Oklahoma to Isom & Evelyn (Owens) Pierson. He was raised in Sapulpa, Oklahoma where he attended Booker T. Washington school, and graduated from Sapulpa High School. While there, he played football as a defensive line man.
Mildren Deloris Welchel • March 31, 1929 - August 27, 2020

Mildren Deloris Welchel • March 31, 1929 - August 27, 2020

Mildren Deloris Welchel • March 31, 1929 - August 27, 2020

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Mildred “Deloris” Whelchel went home to be with ourLord and Savior on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at 9:18 a.m. She was born Mildred Deloris Noltensmeyer on March 31, 1929, in Cushing, Oklahoma. Deloris was the salutatorian of her senior class at Cushing High School in May 1946.
Elmer Andrew Hunt • August 19, 1964 - August 25, 2020

Elmer Andrew Hunt • August 19, 1964 - August 25, 2020

Elmer Andrew Hunt • August 19, 1964 - August 25, 2020

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Elmer “Kelly” Andrew Hunt was born on August 19, 1964 in Pawhuska, OK and departed this life on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the age of 56. Kelly was the son of Bill Hunt and Nellie Louise (Hull) Boyts. He attended high school in Pratt, Kansas.
Ernest Hopkins • February 3, 1926 to August 29, 2020

Ernest Hopkins • February 3, 1926 to August 29, 2020

Ernest Hopkins • February 3, 1926 to August 29, 2020

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
After a short illness; on August 29, 2020 at the age of 94 years, six months with his wife by his side, Ernie went to meet the Lord. He was born on February 3, 1926 in Schlegel to Oscar Hopkins and Mayme Cooper Hopkins. He was raised and educated in Schlegel and Yale areas.
Rosemary Butler April 28, 1929 - August 28, 2020

Rosemary Butler April 28, 1929 - August 28, 2020

Rosemary Butler April 28, 1929 - August 28, 2020

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Rosemary Butler, a longtime Cushing resident, passed on Friday, August 28, 2020 in Tulsa at the age of 91. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Palmer Marler Funeral Home. A private family service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery, Drumright, Oklahoma.
Harry Gene Thompson

Harry Gene Thompson

Harry Gene Thompson • October 1, 1954 - August 20, 2020

News Staff
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Harry Gene Thompson, also known as “Baby” and “Buba”, passed away Thursday morning, August 20, 2020 at the age of 65 years. The son of Lee Thompson and Thelma Sams Thompson, Harry was born on October 1, 1954 in Cushing, Oklahoma and was raised and educated here.
Don L. Roby • December 24, 1925 - August 12, 2020

Don L. Roby • December 24, 1925 - August 12, 2020

Don L. Roby • December 24, 1925 - August 12, 2020

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Don L. Roby departed this life on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at the age of 94 years. He was born on December 24, 1925, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Claude and Nora Mae (McVey) Roby. Don was educated in Ponca City Public School, graduating in 1943.
Jo Ann (Pruitt) Cargill • August 8, 1930 - August 13, 2020

Jo Ann (Pruitt) Cargill • August 8, 1930 - August 13, 2020

Jo Ann (Pruitt) Cargill • August 8, 1930 - August 13, 2020

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Jo Ann (Pruitt) Cargill, longtime Cushing resident, passed from this life on August 13, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday at Palmer Marler Funeral Home Chapel with Jeromye Jackson offi ciating.
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