Obituaries

Jan 2, 2024

Walter Lewis Gosnell was born May 18, 1947, in Watonga, to Elvoyd James and Hazel Laverne (Crabb) Gosnell and passed away, Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Weatherford Regional Hospital, at the age of 76 years, 7 months and 14 days.

Walter was raised and attended school in Isabella and later Fairview, graduating from Fairview High School in...

Jan 2, 2024

Karen Sue "Susie" Jones was born March 26, 1950, in Seiling, to Norman Lee "Squint" and Thelma Maxine (Hurt) Sanders and passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2023, at Weatherford Regional Hospital, at the age of 73 years, 9 months and 6 days.

Susie was raised and attended school in Seiling. On October 24, 1966, she married Ronnie...

Dec 26, 2023

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort but where he stands at times of challenges and controversy." – Martin Luther King, Jr. If this quote describes anyone, it would be John William Kliewer, Jr. Even though he endured many trials in his life, he remained humble, strong, and steadfast in his...

Dec 20, 2023

Charles William Rogers was born September 1, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Charles Smith and Lena Virginia (Fowler) Rogers. He passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City, at the age of 83 years, 3 months and 19 days.

After high school Charles joined the National Guard.  He also served...

Dec 18, 2023

Jimmy ("Jim"; "J.D.") Dale Ames passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at StoneCreek Assisted Living in Edmond, Oklahoma, at the age of 95 years, 2 months and 13 days. He was born on October 5, 1928, in Thomas, Oklahoma to Archie and Bertha (Haggard) Ames.

Jim grew up in Thomas and graduated from Thomas High School...

Dec 10, 2023

Dean Wheeler started out life as "Mr. Jackson County for 1938", as the first baby born in the new year, January 1, 1938.  He was born in Martha, OK to Clyde and Norene Wheeler and passed away December 10, 2023, at the age of 85 years, 11 months and 9 days.

Dean was raised in Martha and...

Dec 9, 2023

Susan Lue "Sue" Godwin was born December 19, 1954, in Thomas, to Lue Warren "Slick" and Lea Elma (Fry) Slagle and passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, at St. Anthony Hospital – ICU in Oklahoma City, at the age of 68 years, 11 months and 20 days.

Sue was raised and attended school in Thomas, graduating from...

Dec 9, 2023

Jimmie Lee Kroeker was born December 12, 1950, in Clinton to Elmer Glenn and Beatrice Ollie (Leppke) Kroeker and passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, surrounded by his family at home in Weatherford.  Jim was raised and attended school in Weatherford, at the age of 72 years, 11 months and 27 days.

Jim is survived by his...

Dec 8, 2023

William Ralph Wittmeyer was born on December 11, 1944, to Ralph and Mary (McGuire) Wittmeyer in Frederick, Oklahoma, and passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at the Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 78 years, 11 months, 28 days.

William was raised and attended school in Frederick, Oklahoma, graduating with the...

Dec 8, 2023

Patricia June "Pat" (Plummer) Souther was born on April 6, 1969, in Thomas, Oklahoma to William "Bill" and Peggy Sue "Sue" (McCrary) Plummer and passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma having reached the age of 54 years, 8 months and 2 days.

Pat was raised southwest of Watonga...

Dec 4, 2023

James "Skeet" Ray was born on May 25, 1966, in Oklahoma City to Wayne and Carolyn Ray and passed from this life on December 4, 2023. He spent his early years in western Kansas, before the family moved to Weatherford, Oklahoma. Skeet attended Elementary through High School in Weatherford, graduating in 1984. He excelled in sports, playing basketball, football,...

Dec 3, 2023

Memorial service for Viola Yonzell Vogt, 91 year-old Weatherford resident, will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Chuck Horton officiating. Services are under the direction of Lockstone Funeral Home.

Viola Yonzell Vogt was born on August 6, 1932 in Shattuck, Oklahoma to Veta Pearl and Fred R....

Nov 30, 2023

Jeanette Peters was born on February 20, 1925, to John and Alice (Houtman) Van Voorst in Decatur, Michigan, and passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at the Weatherford Regional Hospital, at the age of 98 years, 9 months and 10 days.

Jeanette attended school and graduated from Decatur Public Schools.  After graduation, she trained to be a...

Nov 30, 2023

Funeral services for Bobby Brandon Beard, Hoh'ei Yo Mahk'Sah, Stone Calf, 47 year-old former Weatherford resident, will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023, 2:00 PM in The Chapel of Lockstone Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Chief Black Short Nose Cemetery under the direction of Lockstone Funeral Home. A traditional all night wake service will be held on...

Nov 26, 2023

Velma Jean Heinrichs (Sawatzky) passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023, at Corn Heritage Village, at the age of 88 years, 2 months and 13 days.  She was a member of the Corn Mennonite Brethren Church. Velma was born September 13, 1935, to Isaac and Lena Sawatzky near Weatherford Oklahoma. Velma was raised on the farm and attended school...

Nov 24, 2023

Burl Alan Davis was born on November 24, 1967, in Pauls Valley, to Burl and Carol (Evans) Davis and passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at his home in Weatherford, at the age of 56 years.

Burl was raised and attended school in Weatherford, graduating with the class of 1986 and the SWOSU class of 1992....

Nov 22, 2023

Maria Josefa (Elizondo) Harper was born on January 21, 1957, in O'Donnel, Texas, to Gabriel and Maria (Benevidas) Elizondo and passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Clinton Regional Hospital in Clinton, at the age of 66 years, 10 months and 1 day.

Maria was raised and attended school in the Colony area. She married Wendell...

Nov 2, 2023

Saudra June Gere born on August 29, 1956 in Stanford, Kentucky. She was a daughter to Susie and Rash Naylor. She raised 3 kids, Jennifer, Chris, and Doug and then her 2 grandkids, Nicholas and Nichole. She loved her kids and especially her partner, Roger Gere. She has a beautiful smile, strong personality, and very fierce attitude! She was...

Oct 29, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Judith Ann Hoffman, a pillar of our family and friend to everyone she met.  A woman of grace and compassion, Judy was called home to her eternal rest on October 29, 2023, at the age of 86.

Born on March 4, 1937, in...

Oct 28, 2023

Dorothy Mae Bergner was born October 12, 1938 in Bates, Arkansas to Eugene and Mattie "Dimple" (Brown) Johnson and passed away October 28, 2023 at her home in Weatherford, OK at the age of 85 years and 16 days.

Dorothy was raised on her family farm in Bates, Arkansas, but attended school in Waldron, AR up through...