Celebrating Lives

Kermitt Rodney Bailey died peacefully on October 15, 2026, in Norman, Oklahoma, with his wife Margaret and family by his side. He was born in Calais, Maine on August 2nd, 1939, to Charles and Roberta (Crowe) Bailey. He grew up in Princeton, Maine and Hartford, Connecticut.Dad graduated from Hartford Public High School in 1957 and…

Memorial services for Serena Bounds, 85, of Ada, are 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel.Mrs. Bounds died Thursday, October 15, 2026, at a local hospital. She was born December 27, 1940, in Ada, Oklahoma to Elmer and Emiline Alexander Neely. She was raised by her grandmother, Julie Alexander Johnson…

Roger A. LancasterServices for Roger A. Lancaster, 87, of Ada are 10:00 AM Friday, October 16, 2026 at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel; Rev Stacy Ross will officiate. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery.Roger passed away October 14, 2026, at his home.  He was born August 19, 1939 in Sasakawa to Marion and Mildred…

Toni Jo McCarthick was born February 13, 1947 at Bullard Chapel, just outside of Tishomingo, OK to Harold and Mary (Kite) McCarthick. Toni graduated from Tishomingo High School, class of 1965. As she desired to continue to learn, she enrolled and graduated from East Central University in Ada, OK with a BS degree in Medical Technology,…

Jackie BergerServices for Jackie Duaine Berger, 87, of Ada are 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel; Pastor L.G. Ratliff will officiate. Burial to follow at Rosedale Cemetery.Mr. Berger died Monday, October 12, 2026, at a McAlester, OK nursing home. He was born January 14, 1939, in Stratford, OK to…

Clara Mae “Janet” McWhorter died surrounded by family at home on October 11, 2026. She was born May 4, 1930, to Harold “Jack” and Nora Beatrice Presley in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. She eloped with the love of her life, Harold Lloyd, on October 13, 1947, who preceded her in death on June 17, 2018. She was…

Dearl Kent Nickell, 56, of Ada, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 19, 1970, and delivered by his parents, Harvey Wayne Nickell and Arvis Lahoma Nickell, at home, Dearl leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, music, faith, and family.Dearl was the youngest of 5 siblings,…

Edna SimmonsEdna Marie Simmons, a resident of Ada, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the age of 63. She was born in Ada on June 13, 1963, to Joe Tom Allen and Rosa Lee (Fountain) Allen.Edna spent her career serving her community as a receptionist for the Chamber of Commerce. Known for…

John TaylorJohn Stanley Taylor, 84, of Ada, Oklahoma, passed away on October 8th at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. John was born in Konawa, Oklahoma, to Everett and Elsie Taylor on January 4, 1942. He proudly served his country for four years in the United States Navy. After returning home, he settled in Ada, Oklahoma,…

Services for Anthony David Miller, 46, of Ada, will be Saturday, October 24 at 2 PM at H2O Church; Pastor Scott Miller will officiate.Tony passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at his home in Ada after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born March 19, 1980, in Charlotte, NC, to Michael Warren and Sandra…