Celebrating Lives

Norberto NavarroA gathering for the family and friends of Norberto Cruz Navarro, 68, of Stratford, will be held Friday, August 14, 2026, at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel from 6:00-8:00 p.m.Mr. Navarro passed away August 12, 2026, in Ada. He was born July 25, 1958, in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, to Obdulio Marquez Navarro and Manuela…

In Loving Memory of Martha Faye HarlanServices for Martha Fay Harlan will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 14, 2026, at Reaper Baptist Church. Rev. Aaron Ruffin, Rev. Ronnie Amous, and Rev. Ricky McGee will officiate. Burial will follow at Athens Cemetery. A wake will be held at Criswell Funeral Home on Thursday from 5:00-7:00 p.m.It…

Pauline Rice, 95, died at Kyrie Assisted Living in Ada, OK, on Friday, August 7, 2026. Pauline was born July 6, 1931, to Orvil and Eva Huckleberry in Vamoosa, Oklahoma.Pauline grew up around Vamoosa and left Vamoosa High School to marry her sweetheart, M.E.(Hoot) Rice, November 6, 1948, in Konawa, OK. After serving with the…

John LatshawMemorial services for John William Latshaw, 73, of Stonewall, are 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Stonewall Free Will Baptist Church; Rev. Dennis Heath will officiate.Mr. Latshaw passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Ada. He was born October 7, 1952, in Guymon, to Burton Jay “Red” and Flora Ida Chavez Latshaw.On April…

James GarnerJames Garner of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma was born December 21, 1948, and passed away in Sulphur, Oklahoma on August 4, 2026. Burial will be held at a later date.

Sandra Jean StaffordServices for Sandra Jean Stafford, 89, of Ada, are 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2026, at First Methodist Church; Rev. Brian Matthews will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday at Criswell Funeral Home.Mrs. Stafford passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in…

Elveta (Veta) May ClarkJuly 16, 1935 ~ August 1, 2026Elveta moved her residence from Earth to Heaven on Saturday, August 1, 2026.Elveta was born on July 16, 1935, in Choctaw, Oklahoma to Guy Cargill and Susan Henning Cargill. She had a rough childhood for the first five years of her life. She had a wonderful…

Melvin Lawrence Harris, age 85, of Ada, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2026.Melvin was born on May 30, 1941, in Boron, California, to Glenn and Roberta Harris. From an early age, he dedicated his life to serving Jesus Christ. His passion for teaching the Bible began at the age of…

Michael CobbMr. Michael Shawn Cobb, 56, of Ada, Oklahoma, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenny Morrison officiating.Mike was born on June 9, 1970, in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, to Kenneth Wayne "Coach"…

EmiLea StephensMrs. EmiLea Stephens, 85, of Ada, Oklahoma, passed away on July 28, 2026, in Oklahoma City.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Travis Muse officiating. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery.EmiLea was born on August 21, 1940, in Council Hill, Oklahoma,…