Local obituaries for Clinton in Oklahoma.
Tony James Smith
Feb 23, 2025
Obituary for Tony James Smith
Anthony (Tony) James Smith, age 53, of Clinton, was born on March 2, 1972, in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Bill and Mary Halaschak. He peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Anthony spent his early years in Gary, Indiana, where he graduated from Gary High School. He pursued higher education...
Theresa S. Mayes
Feb 18, 2025
Theresa S. Mayes September 15, 1948 – February 18, 2025
Theresa S. Mayes, age 76, a longtime resident of Clinton, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the River Valley Nursing Facility. She was born on September 15, 1948, in Tulare, California, to Cleo and Maceline (Martin) Sutton.
Theresa moved to Clinton at a young age, where she was raised and...
Emma Louise Schoonmaker
Feb 7, 2025
Eulogy
Emma L Schoonmaker Today, we gather to celebrate the life of Emma Louise Schoonmaker, who passed from this world on February 7, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on July 12, 1932, in Dewey County, near Putnam, Oklahoma, Emma was the seventh of nine children born to Nathaniel (Nat) Farris and Mary Hettie (Digby) Farris. She lived a life...
Kirk Douglas Miller
Feb 6, 2025
Obituary of Kirk Douglas Miller
Kirk Douglas Miller, age 65, lifelong Clinton and Arapaho resident, was born May 24, 1959, in Clinton, to Buddy and Laverle (Newcomb) Miller. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in his Clinton residence.
A devoted member of the Cornerstone Church and First Christian Church, Kirk was known for his generosity, community spirit and tall...
Jeffrey Foster Brown
Feb 5, 2025
Obituary for Jeffery Foster Brown
June 4, 1958 - February 5, 2025
Jeffrey Foster Brown, age 66, of Dill City, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. He was born June 4, 1958, in Clinton to J.W. and Margie Foster (Pierce) Brown.
Jeffery was raised in Clinton, where he graduated from Clinton High School in 1976. He continued his...
Karen McGurk
Feb 4, 2025
Karen Sue McGurk, my mom, was born in Elk City, Oklahoma on November 14, 1949 to John and Lillian Reinschmiedt. She passed on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Karen’s childhood was one filled with love, hard work, and a strong sense of family. Her father was a dedicated farmer, and her mother worked just as tirelessly running the home and caring...
Bruce Edward Spencer
Feb 4, 2025
Obituary for Bruce Edward Spencer
Bruce Edward Spencer, age 79, of Butler, OK, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the Great Plains Hospital in Elk City. Born on June 6, 1945, in Clinton, in the old hospital on 8th street, Bruce was the beloved son of Arnold K. and Ada Louise (Smith) Spencer.
Raised in Butler, Bruce spent the majority...
Lynda Sharon Farmer
Jan 29, 2025
Lynda Sharon (Ringo) Farmer, age 80, a longtime resident and business owner of Clinton, Oklahoma, was born on April 24, 1944, in Stockton, California, to Herschel and Dortha (Smalley) Ringo. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the Clarehouse in Tulsa, with her daughter Michele by her side.
Lynda lived and went to school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,...
Charleen Peck
Jan 28, 2025
Charleen Peck was born on March 5, 1932, in Clinton, Oklahoma, to Charley and Bertha (Schultz) Southerland. She passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at her rural home east of Clinton, where she lived for 59 years and raised her family.
Charleen grew up in Clinton and graduated in May 1950. On June 11, 1950, she married the love...
Cooper Clay Cruson
Jan 24, 2025
Cooper Clay Cruson, 43, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, died on January 21, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Born to Gary and Carla Cruson on July 9, 1981, Cooper grew up in Clinton, OK, graduating with honors from Clinton High School in 2000. Throughout his youth, he enjoyed all sports and was a Red Tornado baseball player for all 4 years of...
Lonnie Joe Masters
Jan 24, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lonnie Joe Masters, aged 79. Born on March 24, 1945, in Grapevine, Texas, to Dawson Ellis and Mattie Lucille (Cook) Masters, Lonnie passed away on January 23, 2025, in Rowlett, Texas. Cremation arrangements have been made by the Lee Hometown Funeral Home.
A full obituary will follow.
Jerry Duane Patterson
Jan 24, 2025
Obituary for Jerry Duane Patterson
In Loving Memory
Jerry Duane Patterson, age 57 years, 8 months, and 16 days, was born on May 8, 1967, in Clinton, OK, to Marvin Lee “Jerry” and Charlene (Hayes) Patterson. He passed away peacefully at his home in Bethany, OK, on Friday, January 24, 2025.
Jerry was known as a fearless rebel, a character trait that endeared...
Ellis "Gene" Wolfe
Jan 13, 2025
Ellis Gene Wolfe September 11, 1939 – January 13, 2025
Ellis Gene Wolfe, known as Gene to his family and friends, age 85, of Clinton, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 13, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Gene was born September 11, 1939, in Hermitage, Arkansas, to John Silas and Melisse Catherine (Gaston) Wolfe. He grew up in the...
John Leonard Yellow Eagle Jr.
Jan 12, 2025
John Leonard Yellow Eagle Jr. May 7, 1946 – January 12, 2025
John Leonard Yellow Eagle Jr. passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at a nursing home in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, at the age of 78. Leonard was born on May 7, 1946, in Clinton, Oklahoma, to Leonard and Abbie (Big Bear) Yellow Eagle Sr.
Raised in Weatherford, Leonard attended grade school...
Mary Ann Muse (Baker)
Jan 6, 2025
Mary Ann (Baker) Muse departed this Earthly life and entered in to Heaven on Monday, January 6, 2025 at the age of 88, at her home in the Homestead of Clinton.
Born on April 25, 1936 in Vernon TX., to William and Vada (Rush) Baker, she attended school in Altus, OK., finally graduating at Indiahoma Public Schools.
Mary married Don Muse at...
Roe Ann Rayner
Jan 6, 2025
Roe Ann (Forsythe) Rayner, born Sept. 13, 1931, at Leedey, Oklahoma, the daughter of Clydie Jones and Mary Jane (Stevens) Forsythe. Roe Ann graduated from Leedey High School in 1950.
On December 22, 1951, she married Donald Dean Rayner at Leedey, OK. They lived on the farm at Custer City OK for 3 years before moving to Clinton in 1954.
Roe Ann...
David Lee Brown
Dec 31, 2024
David Lee Brown David Lee Brown, a lifelong resident of Clinton, Oklahoma, was born on July 8, 1997, to Treasa Brown and Mike Freeman. He passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in Clinton at the age of 27.
David spent his early years in Clinton until the age of four when his family moved to Bryan, Texas, where he attended...
Glenda Newton
Dec 24, 2024
Glenda Newton August 29, 1951 – December 24, 2024
Glenda Newton, a devoted wife, beloved friend, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully at her home on Christmas Eve at 4:30 p.m. She was 73 years old.
Born on August 29, 1951, in Non, Oklahoma, to Harve and Clara Coats, Glenda was raised with strong family values and a vibrant...
Melissa "Missy" Dawn Repp
Dec 21, 2024
Melissa "Missy" Dawn Repp April 28, 1978 – December 21, 2024
Melissa “Missy” Dawn Repp, age 46, of Yukon, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in her home on December 21, 2024. She was born on April 28, 1978, in Clinton, Oklahoma, to J.W. Repp and Charleen Hayes.
A funeral service to celebrate Missy’s life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, December...
Jodi Janae Sankadota
Dec 14, 2024
Jodi Janae Sankadota Age 36, lifelong resident of Weatherford, passed away in a tragic accident Saturday, December 14, 2024 in Oklahoma City. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, December 23, 2024, at the Weatherford Indian Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Jerry Parnicher and Rev. Mona Bearshield, under the direction of Lee Hometown Funeral Home. Burial will...
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