Obituaries

Jan 24, 2025

Bob Davis, 91, of Pine Bluff, AR, formerly of Clinton, OK, passed away Friday, January 24th, 2025, at Green House Cottages of Southern Hills in Rison, AR. He was born September 4th, 1933, to the late Samuel Ronald Davis Sr. and Lola Mae (Dutton) Davis of Hobart, OK. He was reared and received his education in the Lake Valley community,...

Jan 15, 2025

Donald Martin Thompson came rushing into this world on August 28, 1936, and never slowed down until he received his well-deserved rest on January 15, 2025. Don was born to Ted and Eva (Robertson) Thompson in Custer County, Oklahoma. He grew up on the family farm west of Clinton, Oklahoma, and attended a rural school in Stafford. He met his...

Jan 14, 2025

Lela “Evalyene” Williams peacefully passed away on January 14, 2025, at Homestead Senior Living in Elk City, Oklahoma. To honor her memory, a funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Randy Kiesau Chapel, located in the Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home, 2500 W. Modelle Ave, Clinton, OK 73601.

Born on November 30, 1931, to Zora...

Jan 13, 2025

Merle Faye Cullers, age 104 years young of Oklahoma City, OK, was born on November 6,1920 in Arapaho, Ok and passed away on January 13, 2025, at Concordia Life Care Center.

Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Arapaho Cemetery on Arapaho Rd., Arapaho, OK 73620.

Faye was the daughter of John and Lola (Smith)...

Jan 9, 2025

Tom Knisley, age 78, of Clinton, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, in Oklahoma City. His life will be celebrated with Funeral Services at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, located at 500 S. 30th St. in Clinton. The service will be officiated by Reverend Bowman Vowell. 

Family and friends are invited to a...

Jan 5, 2025

Our cherished baby boy, Crosby Keith Cole, arrived early Sunday morning, January 5, 2025, a blessing placed softly into the arms of his loving parents, Shelby and Cody Cole.

 Our family is forever changed and forever grateful to have spent this brief but meaningful time with Crosby. Shelby and Cody returned Crosby safely back into the hands of Jesus on Sunday,...

Dec 27, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Delano Ramsey, age 87, of Butler, who left this world on December 27, 2024. A cherished family member and friend, Delano's life will be honored with funeral services held, at 1:00 PM, on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Leedey Church of Christ, located at 215 E. 3rd St.,...

Dec 23, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. Mike Misner, age 81, of Foss, will begin at 10:00 am Friday, December 27, 2024, in the Kiesau Memorial Chapel, 2500 W Modelle Ave in Clinton with Mr. Doyle Kinney officiating. 

Mike was born on Tuesday, February 23, 1943, in Vintondale, Pennsylvania the son of Merton and Pauline (Bodzer) Misner. He was raised on the family farm...

Dec 11, 2024

Annemarie Boese, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and friend, gracefully departed this world on December 11, 2024, at the age of 97, in Corn Heritage Village of Corn, Oklahoma. Her funeral will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 11:00 am at the Corn Mennonite Brethren Church in Corn, OK where she will be remembered fondly by the lives...

Dec 4, 2024

In loving memory of Elizabeth Ann Martinez, who graced our lives with her warmth and laughter. At just 46 years young, Elizabeth departed this world on December 4, 2024, at the Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma City, surrounded by the love of her family.

Visitation will be Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Monday, December 9,...

Dec 4, 2024

Janalee Stanley, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully passed away on December 4, 2024, at the age of 83, at Four Seasons Rehab in Durant, Oklahoma. Her departure leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who knew her.

Born on June 19, 1941, in Orange, California, Jan was the cherished daughter of Fred Jr. and Vivian (Smith) Faber. In...

Nov 27, 2024

Curtis DeLain Reinke was born December 6, 1940, in Clinton, Oklahoma to Emil and Mary (Mueller) Reinke. He attended school in Custer City, followed by a couple of years in Arapaho, before returning to Clinton, where he graduated high school with the class of 1959. During his high school years, he worked at Clinton Daily News through the Technical-Industrial Arts...

Nov 19, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Ann Penner, age 42, of Clinton, Oklahoma, who departed this life on November 19, 2024, at OU Medical Center after a courageous battle with illness. Surrounded by her loving family and dear friends, Elizabeth left a profound legacy of kindness and compassion that will continue to inspire all...

Nov 17, 2024

Sue Ayn Moore, a resident of Clinton, Oklahoma, peacefully left this world on November 17, 2024, at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. There will be a viewing on Friday, November 22nd, 2024 from 5:00 -7:00 P.M. for family, friends, & colleagues at the Randy Kiesau Chapel at the Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home. A celebration of...

Nov 15, 2024

Donald W. Schmidt, a resident of Clinton, Oklahoma, departed this life on November 15, 2024, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on August 1, 1951, in Fort Cobb, OK, to Waldo J. and Leola Bernice (Jantz) Schmidt. Donald had a passion for creativity. He was often found engrossed in assembling model cars and...

Nov 15, 2024

Melvin T. "Bo" Ray, a resident of Elk City, Oklahoma, peacefully departed this life on November 15, 2024, at the Baptist Village, surrounded by the spirit of love that he so deeply embodied. His services will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Randy Kiesau Chapel, at Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home Chapel. in Clinton, OK.

Born on February 28, 1942,...

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Nov 7, 2024

Pauline Frances (Fischer) Bingenheimer, age 92, slipped away to Jesus’s waiting arms at her home Thursday, November 7, 2024. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday November 13th at the First Baptist Church in Clinton. Pauline was born April 16, 1932, to Martin and Eva (Voth) in Hooker, Oklahoma.

Pauline often talked of her early years on the farm near Hooker...

Nov 3, 2024

Glenna Rae Rose, age 75, of Foss, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home on November 3, 2024, surrounded by the warmth of her beloved family and friends.

Glenna Rae Barr was born on March 22, 1949, in Clinton, Oklahoma, to Hillary Harman and Omilley Berdine (Kappes) Barr. Growing up in the scenic rural landscapes of Custer County near Putnam, she was...