Earl Henderson Duke

May 8, 1950– May 21, 2025Earl Henderson Duke, age 75, longtime resident of Cordell, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home with his beloved wife by his side on May 21st, 2025. Born on May 8th, 1950, in Cordell, Oklahoma, he was son of Homer and Patsy Duke.

Russell Alan Messenger

April 6, 1955– Feb. 15, 2025Russell Alan Messenger was born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 6, 1955 to Wallace and Blanche Messenger as their third child.When Russ was three years old, the family moved to the small rural town of Burwell, Nebraska.

Omega Arlene McCoy

Oct. 5, 1945– May 21, 2025Omega Arlene McCoy was born October 5, 1945 to Arlo and Annie McCoy.She had one Sister Sue McCoy Morgan and husband Paul of Bethany, Oklahoma and one Brother Randy Max McCoy of Putnam.She married Terry Dale Shockey December 1, 1961.

Rodney Bruce Walker

April 8, 1952– May 17, 2025Rodney Bruce Walker, 73, of Cordell, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.He was born to Benjamin and Janie (Fine) Walker on April 8, 1952.

Weldon Ray Sawatzky

April. 27, 1938– May 16, 2025Weldon Ray Sawatzky, 87, lifelong resident of Clinton, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully Friday, May 16, 2025, at River Valley Nursing Home in Clinton.

Barbara Faye Brunner

Dec. 8, 1937– May 17, 2025Barbara Faye Brunner was born December 8th, 1937, in Cordell, Oklahoma to Mary Hazel (Logsdon) Auld and George Washington Auld. She passed from this life and entered the arms of Jesus on May 17th, 2025, at the age of 87.

Martin Richard Green

Jan.1, 1942– April 23, 2025On April 23, 2025, the world lost a hardworking man. Martin Richard Green, born January 1, 1942, in Cordell Oklahoma and left this life the way he lived it- with a stubborn strength, a warm heart, and a lifetime of memories shared with those he loved.

Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Van Alstine

Sept. 27, 1946– April 27, 2025Jacqueline Karen Morgan Van Alstine, aged 78, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, with her daughters by her side. Jacqueline “Jackie” was born on September 27, 1946, to Rose Mae Gamble Perry Morgan and Haskell Harry Morgan in Compton, CA.

Patricia ‘Pat’ Barnes

Oct. 6, 1934– April 18, 2025Patricia ‘Pat’ Lee (Pickrell) Barnes, 90, of Cordell, Oklahoma, passed away on Good Friday, April 18, 2025.Pat lived a rich life, setting examples for all with her zest, determination, faithfulness, and positive outlook.

Elsie Marie Koehn

Dec. 23, 1938– April 14, 2025Elsie Marie (Gaeddert) Koehn (86) met her Savior and Lord face to face on April 14, 2025. She remained a devoted and steadfast servant of Jesus until the last moments of her life while fighting an aggressive form of bone cancer.