All Obituaries

Joan Fielding of Yukon, Oklahoma passed away on Feb 21, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Thomas Edward McDonald passed away on February 17, 2021, at the age of 71.  Tom was born to parents James David McDonald and Betty Jane Brown McDonald on November 15, 1949, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He graduated high school in Hawaii and loved to surf.  He met his spouse Patricia Gail Webb in 1968 at Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, and they were married July 4, 1969, in El Reno, Oklahoma.  Together they raised 3 children--David, Cheri, and Bryant--whom they loved very...

William Owen Hayes, "Red," passed from this life on February 15, 2021, at his home in El Reno of natural causes at the age of 87. He was born July 23, 1933, in Marlow, Oklahoma to Viola and John Hogue Hayes. He graduated from Doyle High School, in Doyle, Oklahoma in 1950.  Red worked for Koch Industries, Wichita, Kansas for 15 years. He was a truck driver and safety supervisor. He drove his truck 1.3 million miles without an accident. He worked for many years in the Oil and...

Betty Lewis Watkins, 87, of Roanoke, VA, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021.  She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Charles M. Watkins; son, Gayland Watkins; siblings, Ginny, Erskin, Dale, Sam, and LaWanna; and a step grandson, Steven Wayne Watkins. Remaining here on Earth to treasure Betty’s memory is her son, Charles Watkins, Jr. (Jeanette) of Yukon, OK; daughter, Donnita Mathena (Gary) of Roanoke, VA; grandchildren, Charles Watkins, III (Lisa) of Odessa, TX,...

Lorene (Big Eagle) Rolette, Cheyenne-Kiowa, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at the age of 81. She was born to parents John Big Eagle and Sarah Ataumbi-Big Eagle in El Reno, Oklahoma on December 4, 1939 and given the name Singing Woman. Lorene loved to play softball and travel with her parents, attending pow-wows and ceremonies from which she developed a love for the beat of the drum. She graduated from Chilocco Indian School and then continued her education at Haskell in Lawerence,...

Keo Chanthavisouk passed away on February 10, 2021, at the age of 74.  Keo was born to parents Thitchan Phimphachan and Denghom Phimphachan on March 25, 1946, in Vientaine.  She grew up in Ban Phao and loved to spend time with her family, grandkids.  She met her spouse Phouvanh and they were married from 1967 to 2004, when he passed.  Together they raised 3 children whom they loved very much.  Throughout Keo's life, she was known for her...

Marcella Jane Taylor passed away at the age of 78 on February 7, 2021, in Oklahoma City. She was born in Grandfield, OK on August 14, 1942, to parents RT Bible and Ruth Lemerie Stegall. She married the love of her life, David Kenneth Taylor, on May 6, 1961, and they had three wonderful children together: David Lee, Michele Renee, and Alan Ray. Marcella was a professional softball player who had a passion for her beautiful flower gardens, watching hummingbirds in her yard, painting, and...

Norma Jo Anderson, 91, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister was called to her eternal resting place on February 4, 2021, at the age of 91. "Jo" was born to parents Cora and Guy Kellison on November 25, 1929, in Hollis, OK where she was raised and went to school.  Stories of her childhood often included picking cotton with her Dad and Great Grandmother.  Brought up to be a hard worker, Jo also found time for fun with roller skating.  Jo married...

Harold Morris (“Mike”) Schuneman, Jr. passed away February 3, 2021 at the age of 77, surrounded by those he loved. A private family viewing was held  February 8, 2021 at Ingram, Smith & Turner Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Yukon “Friends of the Park”. Mike was born May 29, 1943 in Oklahoma City to Harold and Josephine Schuneman. He was raised in Oklahoma City and graduated from Capitol Hill High School. His favorite activities included the car club...

Marcela Garcia Ramirez joined the angels on February 2, 2021, surrounded by her family at home.  She was born to parents Linda Ramirez and Jose Garcia on October 4, 2010, in Oklahoma City, OK. Her family and friends will forever hold her in their love and memories.