Kristopher Ridenour Kristopher Daniel Ridenour, 48, of Purcell passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025.  He was born April 6, 1976, in Ada to Dan Ridenour and Sharon Keeling. Survivors include his mother, Sharon Keeling; father, Dan Ridenour; daughter, Kaley Rainbolt; and grandchildren, and Kaitlyn and Jaxson Rainbolt. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter,…

Mark Farris Mark Keith Farris, 71, of Ada passed away January 12, 2025 at his home.  He was born September 20, 1953, in Ashtabula, Ohio to Clifford Dupont and Dorothy Marilyn Carter Dawson. On September 23, 2007, he married Linda Dveney.  He was a security officer until his retirement. He is survived by his wife,…

Sue Hopper Services for Mary Sue Hopper, 90, of Ada are 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Earl Hood will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Criswell Funeral Home. Mrs. Hopper passed away Sunday, January…

Kenneth Pierce Graveside services for Kenneth Francis Pierce, 79, of Ada are 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Rosedale Cemetery; Rev. Richard Bailey will officiate. Mr. Pierce passed away January 11, 2025 in Coalgate.  He was born March 18, 1945 in Memphis, TX to Fred Leroy and Bessie Clestina Cape Pierce. Mr. Pierce graduated…

Alisha Dawn Roberts "LeLe" Graveside services for Alisha Dawn Roberts Wells, 48, of Stonewall are 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2025 at Highland Cemetery in Stonewall; Rev. Reno Dye will officiate. Ms. Wells passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 in Ada.  She was born January 22, 1976, in Ada to Mary Roberts.  She was a…

In Loving Memory of Bobbie Wayne Gray A visitation to honor the life of Bobbie Wayne Gray, 91, of Ada, will be held from 1:00–3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Criswell Funeral Home. Bobbie peacefully passed away on a snowy Thursday, January 9, 2025, in Norman, surrounded by her loving family. Born on…

Rebecka Hankins Services for Rebecka Lynn Hankins, 22, of Allen are 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel; Pastor Keith Warren will officiate.  Burial will follow at Allen Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Miss Hankins passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Norman Regional…

Cheryl Melton Cheryl Jeanne Melton passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at her home in Ada, Oklahoma.  She was born September 1, 1944, in Pauls Valley and lived her life through the love of family and friends.  She was always a bright light in the room; the person people would gravitate towards for guidance,…

June Whaley Graveside services for Betty "June" Whaley, 93, of Ada are 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Rev. Richard Bailey will be officiating. Mrs. Whaley passed away January 7, 2025, at her home.  She was born June 9, 1931, in Ada to Herman Walter and Ruby Margaret Riles Crawford.  She…

Services for Lyda Jean Prater, 97, of Ada are 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel; Chaplain Susan Ayers will officiate.  Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Mrs. Prater passed away January 6, 2025, in Perkins.  She was born July 12, 1927 at Ada to Tom and Tishie McFarland Ross.…