Local obituaries for Clinton in Oklahoma.
Juanita "Skeeter" Joyce Trout
Mar 13, 2025
Juanita ( Skeeter) Joyce Trout February 4, 1958 – March 13, 2025
Juanita (Skeeter) Joyce Trout, a lifelong resident of Clinton, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the age of 67. She was born on February 7, 1958, in Clinton to Moses Starr Jr., and Nellie Jo (Oldcrow) Starr.
Juanita was raised in Clinton and...
Earl Dean Pingry
Mar 11, 2025
Earl Dean Pingry February 19, 1947 – March 11, 2025
Earl Dean Pingry, 78, of Clinton, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at River Valley Nursing Home. He was born on February 19, 1947, in Clinton to Elton and Nellie (White) Pingry.
Earl was a proud graduate of Clinton High School, Class of 1964, where he was a dedicated Red Tornado....
Karri Dawn Riddle-Ward
Mar 1, 2025
Karri Dawn Riddle-WardAugust 13, 1967 – March 1, 2025
Karri Dawn Riddle-Ward, born on August 13, 1967, in Jasper, Alabama, to Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Ray Sang, passed away peacefully at her home on March 1, 2025.
Karri had a deep love for life and found great joy in traveling the open road on their Harley with her beloved husband, William Ward,...
Dwight A. Penland
Feb 26, 2025
Dwight A. Penland, 79, a longtime resident of Canute, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in Elk City, Oklahoma, with his beloved wife by his side. Born on December 12, 1945, in Knoxville, Tennessee, he was the son of Luther Curtis and Lucille (Runion) Penland.
Dwight spent his early years in Tennessee before his family relocated to Poynette, Wisconsin,...
Linda Sue Humphrey
Feb 24, 2025
Linda Sue Humphrey was born to Joe and Doris Cook on March 25, 1943, in Watonga, Ok. Linda grew up in Woodward, Ok graduating from Woodward High School in 1961. In 1962 Linda and Gary Paxson joined in marriage. This union brought them two children, Stephen and Kristina . On January 25, 1975, Linda married Farest Humphrey where they were...
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...
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