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Celebration of Life service for Corliss C. Howell will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at New Life Assembly of God in Cache with pastor Dave McCracken officiating. Burial will be in the cemetery west of Cache. A potluck lunch will be held at the reception hall of New Life Assembly of God after the service. Corliss died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. Corliss C. Howell was born Jan. 6, 1960, to Chilson H. Howell and Anna G. Howell in Frankfurt, Germany. Corliss attended several schools in the greater Lawton area, then went on to further his education at Haskell University where he studied business. Corliss was a proud father and grandfather, also a special man for those of us who knew him. He...

Memorial service for Steven Joe Knight, 60, Lawton, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, at Immanuel Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve Mallow and the Rev. Julio Macias, Immanuel Baptist Church, Lawton, officiating. Mr. Knight died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in lawton, He was born Feb. 15, 1963, in Lawton to Harold and Doris Knight. He was their third son. He graduated from LHS in 1981. He married Enda Smith on Feb. 14, 1986, in Lawton. They divorced in 1995. He worked at T&G Construction from 1984-1988 and for the City of Lawton from 1988-2006. Survivors include their children: Justin Knight and Stacey Blashock, both of Lawton; Joseph Hobbs, Carnegie, from a previous...

Bobby Masterson, born as Robert Glen Masterson on June 20th, 1962 in Bakersfield, CA, began his journey to the Lord Jan. 10 2024, surrounded by his family. The void he will leave here on earth is only palatable because of the knowledge we have that as a man of faith, he will be sitting alongside not only God, but his Father Bill Masterson Sr., his Uncle Chris Masterson, and his mother-in-law, Elaine Erwin who have preceded him in death. Bobby spent his early childhood growing up as a "California" boy in both Bakersfield and Merced, CA. He then came to Oklahoma to start his high school years playing football first at Antlers, High School, as the quarterback, where his uncle Chris was the...

Jana May Bailey Burton was born July 29, 1974, in Billings, Mont. She moved with her family to Fletcher, Okla., in 1977 and attended Elgin Public School. She played basketball in junior high and was a cheerleader. Jana was saved and baptized at Elgin First Baptist Church. Jana graduated from Lawton High School in 1992 at the age of 16. She was involved in Future Business Leaders of America. Jana graduated from Baptist School of Nursing NW at Fayetteville, Ark., on Dec. 11, 1997. She worked at Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Ark., and at Ten Oaks in Lawton, Okla., from 2002-2003. Jana is survived by her parents, Jim and Paula Green, Lawton; a son, Jeffrey Brewer, West Fork, Ark.; a...

Word has been received of the death of former Lawton resident Sgt. Kenneth Leroy Randolph, 78. Sgt. Randolph died Dec. 30, 2023. He was born March 1, 1945. He entered the service on Sept. 10, 1967, at Fort Sill and served in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged on April 19, 1970, at Osan Air Base, South Korea. His awards include a Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam campaign medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, 3 overseas service bars, Good Conduct Medal (3rd award), Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon (3rd Award).

Ramona Ann Beese Brune of Lawton, Oklahoma, a cherished mother, devoted wife, and the heart of her family, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023. Her life, a tapestry of love, kindness, and unwavering dedication, illuminated the lives of all who knew her. Born on June 2, 1944 in Enid, Oklahoma, Ramona grew up with her parents and sister in the small town of Waukomis, Oklahoma. Ramona epitomized grace and compassion in every facet of her being. Her warmth was a beacon that radiated through her roles as a loving mother and supportive partner to her husband, Paul Brune. Together, they sculpted a home filled with love, laughter, and boundless affection. Ramona's devotion to her children,...

Juan Ramon Curet died Oct. 7, 2023, at the age of 59. He was born Aug. 18, 1964, in Wurzburg, Germany, to Luis Curet and Inge Ebner Curet. Juan was a long-term resident of Lawton and attended Eisenhower High School. He met Stephanie Foster in 1991 and they spent the next 32 years together. Juan loved fishing, baking and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by partner, Stephanie, and their children: son, Jake and his partner Nathan, and daughter Rikki and Juan's only grandson, Waylon. He also is survived by his parents and five siblings: sister, Leyda and spouse Juan; brothers: Luis, Mario, Frank and partner Teresa, Carlos and spouse LeeAnn; sisters-in-law: Karen and...

O.D. Callaway, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed from this life on August 29, 2023, surrounded by his family. Mr. Callaway was born Aug. 7, 1931, in Stephens County to Roy and Hazel (Johnson) Callaway. He was employed as a carpenter as a young man, prior to beginning his lifelong career in farming and ranching. He retired to Sapulpa, OK at age 84 with his wife Leta to live near his family. O.D. met Leta Mae Hartman at youth group at Corum Assembly of God Church. They married July 26,1950 in Lawton, OK and recently celebrated 73 years of marriage. Mr. Callaway was a member of Corum Assembly of God Church and the Walters Round Up Club. He enjoyed spending...

Albert Thomas Candy III of Lawton, passed away at his home April 18, 2023, surrounded by his family and beloved wife of 73 years, Lucille. Al was a man of many talents who was always working on a 'project', but what mattered most to him was being a son, brother, husband, father, grandpa, and great grandpa. He was born on March 31, 1927, in Oak Park, IL, the first child of Susan Marie Candy and Albert Thomas Candy Jr. His father was a successful businessman, and his mother was an interior designer. Al and his younger brother, Tom, spent much of their childhood with their maternal grandparents, Nona and Pops. Vacations to the family cabin at Lake Ripley, Wisconsin, were some of his fondest...

Word has been received of the death of Karen S. Malpass Hormann. She was born Nov. 5, 1970, and died April 16, 2023. No services are planned at this time.

Paul G. English was born on May 3, 1948, in Fort Benning, Georgia, and passed from this life on April 10, 2023, in Lawton, Oklahoma. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 20 at 3 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church 1610 NW 19th Street, Lawton, Ok 73507.

Mary Francies Shaw, age 73 passed away Monday April 10th, 2023, at her home in Lawton, Oklahoma. No services are planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Alternative Cremations. Mary was born on March 25th, 1950, in St. Charles, Missouri to the late Michael Carl Strobl Sr. and Juanita Monell "Brown" Strobl. She was married to Albert Shaw. She earned her degree in Child Psychology from Stratford Career Institute. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and loved her animals. Mary was preceded in death by her husband and Veteran Albert Shaw, parents Michael Strobl Sr., Mother Juanita Strobl, one brother Michael Strobl Jr., two sisters July Ann...

Wanda Jean Rochelle was born September 15, 1935 in Hopkins, Missouri to Harold and Eula Crane. She graduated in 1952 from Salt Lake City High School and later graduated from Cameron University. After 2 weeks of serious dating, she eloped to Elko, Nevada and married airman Gene Rochelle after meeting him at the Salt Lake City Church of Christ. Gene, then a teacher and coach, eventually moved Wanda to Lawton, Oklahoma where they raised their four children. After the death of a husband of a housewife and close friend, she became determined and went to college, graduating in 1971. She taught fourth and fifth grades at Country Heights and West Wood Elementary. Wanda later owned and operated...

Funeral service for Kenneth Gerald Clark, 78 year-old Weatherford resident, will be held Monday, April 10, 2023, 1:00 PM at Church of Christ in Weatherford with Jarrod Burton officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Lawton under the direction of Lockstone Funeral Home. Kenneth Gerald Clark was born February 20, 1945 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Lee Roy and Alma Marie (McCaig) Clark and passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Brookdale Weatherford. Kenneth was raised and attended school in Lawton, graduating from Lawton High School with the Class of 1963. After high school, Ken enlisted in the US Army and served in Germany as a medic and later as a translator after...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Johannah Cargill Brown, aged 81, on March 1, 2023. Johannah passed peacefully in Muskegon, Michigan, surrounded by love, after battling cancer. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Johannah is survived by her brothers James Cargill and his wife Donna of Cache, Oklahoma, and John Cargill and his wife Patti of Lawton, Oklahoma. Johannah left behind her three children, son Wade Riley and his wife Melanie, of Atlanta, Georgia, and their daughter Hannah. Daughter Shannon Shier and her husband Adam, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and her son Connor Gibbons. And her son Daniel Riley of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and his daughter Evher...

Carol Sue Miller of Nocona passed from this life February 15, 2023 at the age of 75. Carol was born September 25, 1947 in Snyder, OK to Herman and Berniece Lett. Carol had a strong work ethic and business mind. She worked up to owning a Baskin-Robbins in Duncan, which she ran very successfully. She met Rick Miller, and the two married July 17, 1982 in Snyder, OK. The two raised four children. Carol was full of love! She was a devoted wife and mother. Her family meant the world to her! She had a heart for helping people in whatever ways she could. She even volunteered with hospice, a service that requires such selflessness and empathy. Carol also loved her pets, and at one point she...

Funeral Mass for Jeremiah Powers Jr. , 68, will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1010 NW 82nd Street, with the Rev. Phillip Seeton officiating. Services are under direction of Whinery-Huddleston Funeral Service. Jeremiah Jr. was born Aug. 17, 1954, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, to Myrtle Powers and the late Jeremiah Powers Sr. He grew up in Pascagoula until the family relocated in the Fort Sill/Lawton area due to his father's military service. He graduated from Lawton High School with the Class of 1974. A hard worker, he established the first Taco Bell #909 in Lawton after high school and retired from Serco. Jerry had a very caring spirit and...

Marian, known as "Tiny" to friends, was born September 5th, 1921 and died in Tulsa on September 19th, 2022. Marian and her husband to be, Vernon I. Greer, moved to Tulsa and were married in March, 1941. At the end of WWII they opened a flower and gift shop in Lawton, Oklahoma and retired after 38 years. Vernon died June 25, 2010 after 69 years of marriage. Marian is survived by her daughter Dixie Walker; her son Stephen Greer and wife Patsy; two grandsons Steve Walker and wife Traci, and Bill Walker; her granddaughter Ashley Greer and husband Jason Gray; two great grandsons William and John Walker; five nieces; three nephews; and one cousin. Marian and her family were active members...

Robbie Scott, 66. Died Saturday, July 10, 2021. Memorial Services will be Friday, July 30, 2021 from 2:00pm - 6:00pm at Patterson Community Center in Lawton, OK

Gardner Graham, Jr. 43. Died Saturday, July 7, 2021. Services will be Friday, July 30, 2021 at 12:00noon at Free Gospel Church of Our Lord in Lawton, OK