Leota Jean Miller

Aug. 11, 1933– Oct. 2, 2025Leota Jean Davis Miller was born August 11, 1933, near Kingsdown, Kansas, to Troy and Mina Davis. She shared many happy days with her three sisters.

Troy Hubert Palmer

Aug. 31, 1943– Sept. 11, 2025Troy Hubert Palmer, age 82, of Cordell, OK went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 11, 2025 after battling several health issues. Troy was born in Borger, TX on August 31, 1943.

Anna Lee Collins Mandrell

May 29, 1921– Sept. 22, 2025Anna Lee Collins Mandrell, 104, lifelong Cordell resident passed away September 22, 2025 at the Cordell Christian Home.Anna was born May 29, 1921 in Cordell, Oklahoma to William and Lucy (Riggs) Cantrell. Anna attended Lake Valley School.

Freda Joan Ellis

Oct. 25, 1952– Sept. 18, 2025It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of Freda Joan Ellis, known to all as Mom, Grandma, and a friend to so many. She left us peacefully on September 18, 2025, at the age of 72, after a long and brave battle with COPD.

Gary Deon Maynard

July 3, 1942– Sept. 4, 2025Gary Deon Maynard of Cordell, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025 surrounded by family.He was born on July 3, 1942 in Cordell to Frank Jr and Rita Maddox Maynard. Gary was married to Carol Peters of Bessie, OK for over 50 years.

Kenneth Lee Boggs, Jr.

Kenneth Lee Boggs Jr., 69, of Cordell, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, in Cordell, Oklahoma. Kenneth was born on February 2, 1956, in Cordell to Kay (Molen) and Kenneth Boggs. Ken was a lifelong resident of Cordell and a member of the Northside Church of Christ.

Allen Jackson Finley

Allen Jackson Finley, of Binger, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He was born on January 26, 1937, in Binger, Oklahoma, to Andrew J. (Jack) and FrancesA. (Nowland) Finley. Allen grew up around Gracemont and Anadarko.

Sean Daniel Dundas

March 16, 1968– Aug. 5, 2025Sean Daniel Dundas passed away on August 5, 2025. He was born on March 16, 1968, to Bob Dundas and Claudia Gray, in Great Bend, KS.Sean grew up in Cordell and graduated from Cordell High School in 1986.

Former Oklahoma Governor George Nigh dies at 98

George P. Nigh served four different terms as governor, more than anyone in state history. He was born in McAlester, Oklahoma, to Wilber and Irene Nigh on June 9, 1927.

George Edward Roper

Feb. 22, 1941– Aug. 2, 2025George Edward Roper, age 84, formerly of Cordell, OK passed away August 2, 2025, in Grapevine, TX.George was born February 22, 1941, to Monroe and Lissie (Williams) Roper in Amarillo, TX.Services are planned for 10:30 am, Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the St.