All Obituaries

On August 2, 1955, James Edward Pearcy started his life of adventure in Kokomo, Indiana. He was the second born to William Joseph Pearcy and Betty JoAnn Rodkey. He made it his mission to endlessly torment and tease his older sister Pamela Jo Pearcy. His childhood was the picture of the American Dream in the 1950’s, and Kokomo was a wonderful place to grow up. Home life was filled with grandparents and relatives visiting on holidays and family vacations which revolved around fishing ...

Roger Vinson Nelson, known as RV to close friends & family, was born on August 3, 1951 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. He passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026 at home in Guthrie, at the age of 74. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lester A Nelson, & Ina Mae (Ray) Nelson, and his 2 sisters: Velma June Jackson & Erma Lou Ward. Roger is survived by his loving wife, Dianna of 56 years & just celebrated their anniversary on January 31, 2026. He is also survived by his sons; ...

Donald Gene Ashcraft departed this earthly life on February 27, 2026, at the age of 74. He was born to Robert and Elsie Ashcraft on December 31, 1951, in Meeker, OK. Donald grew up in what was known as Midlothian, OK. After graduating from Chandler High School in 1970, he joined the United States Army. He proudly served in the Vietnam War during his time in the Army. Beginning in childhood, Donald demonstrated a friendly demeanor and carefree spirit. There were no strangers to Donald, and ...

Steve Raymond Gillian, 83, of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Born February 1, 1943, to John Gillian and Leota Lillibridge-Gillian, Steve’s life was defined by the love of his family and a lifelong dedication to education and music. From early childhood, Steve and his brother, Russell, pursued music together as the Gillian Brothers. They began performing as children, playing for square dances and swing dances in local community ...

Patricia Maxine Rhoads was born on February 2, 1945, in Hardesty, Oklahoma, to Leola Maxine and Robert Smart. She passed away February 26, 2026, in Carney at the age of 81. From an early age, she carried a servant’s heart and a deep love for others—qualities that defined her life. After graduating high school, Patricia followed her calling into education by attending Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Oklahoma, earning her degree in 1972. She began her teaching career in ...

To know Matt was to have a friend. The man who loved his family, friends, driving, music, and his dogs. Matt lived the kind of life that most men dream of. He was blessed with a loving wife of 31 years, Tina, who always stayed by his side. Matt was the best father to his four kids. Jonathan, his only son, had gifted Matt with his first granddaughter, Tessa and later with his wife Kristine gave him three more grandchildren: Kaiden, Kyler, and Ophelia. Jennifer, his eldest daughter who gave ...

Gloria Ann Wallace was born on July 27, 1946, to Lee Mack Wallace Sr. “Buck” and Lula Mae Sims Wallace. At the time of her birth, her father’s baby brother, Benny Wallace Sr., passed away. Gloria passed away February 10, 2026, in Oklahoma City at the age of seventy-nine. She was first a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Fallis, Oklahoma, where Rev. Samuel Simon baptized her. She later joined Wellston Mt. Calvary Church under Pastor Hunter and eventually became a faithful ...

Monte Levi Wilson, Sr. was born December 7, 1950, in Tulsa to Billy and Bobba (Mattheyer) Wilson.  He passed away on February 7, 2026, in Oklahoma City at the age of seventy-five. Monte was the oldest of five children, often helping care for his younger siblings.  He married Debra Tipton in 1971, and together they raised their three children.  At a young age he was an electrician, later working as a chemist in the oil refinery business, retiring following a 25-year ...

Sharron Kaye Irby was born July 2, 1953 in Oklahoma City to Elord and Patricia (Danker) Butler.  She passed away February 5, 2026 in Wellston at the age of 72. Sharron enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, getting  manicures and pedicures, riding the motorcycle with her husband and traveling. She worked as  a server for many years but the job that she enjoyed the most was traveling the country as a truck driver. Sharron was preceded in death by her ...

Nancy Ailene (Morris) McCollough was born May 17, 1952, in Yukon, Oklahoma to Ralph and Veda (Smith) Morris.  She passed away February 3, 2026, in Shawnee at the age of 73. Nancy loved her family the most. She enjoyed watching her grandkids play sports. She was always there to help anyone in need. She was an avid OU fan. She loved Elvis Presley, Bon Jovi and going to bingo and the casino. Her house was decorated like no other, her walls were filled with her grandchildren’s ...