Sequoyah County Times

Charles (Ray) Raymond Williams, 69, of Monticello, Iowa, formally of Gore, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 29, 2024, after a battle with cancer. Those left to cherish his memories are his three children, Chantel (JD) Spores, Susan Williams, and John (Taryn) Williams, seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, his brother Rusty (Shirley) Williams and his sister Joy (Bill) Ellis. He was preceded in death by his parents. Ray was born on December 14, 1954, to David and Mildred (Trantham) Williams. Ray often reflected on his youth, noting, "After I partied out of Braggs High School in1973, I never met a Crappie I didn't like". Fishing was his way to relax. Ray worked in...

Julia M. (Locke) Ferguson was born in Mineral Wells, Texas, and she grew up in Odessa, TX. Julia was the drum major for the band, played the bassoon in the orchestra, and graduated from Odessa High School. She was a long-time resident of Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Her extraordinary life is characterized by her unwavering devotion to God, love of family and friends, and joy in public service. Leonardo Di Vinci once said, "It is the responsibility of us all to leave the society in which we live with more than we took from it." Julia's service to eastern Oklahoma, residents of Sallisaw, her church, and her family shows she did just that. Julia served in so many capacities in her career. Most...