Celebrating Lives

Helen Johnson Memorial services for Helen Ruth Johnson, 75, of Ada will be held at a later date.  Ms. Johnson passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024 in Ada.  She was born January 26, 1949, in Ada to Andrew Jackson and Abbie Elizabeth Mahan Hilton. She was a seamstress for Wrangler until her retirement. Survivors include…

Michael O'Connor Michael Francis O'Connor, 58, was born in Chicago, Illinois on New Year's Day 1966, a fitting day for someone who preferred to avoid the spotlight. As a baby, his parents moved to "God's Country" aka Minnesota. A rambunctious kid, Michael found order and purpose when he enlisted in the Marine Corps after graduating…

Lonnie Roy Manuel, Sr. Services for Lonnie Roy Manuel, Sr., 77, of Ada are 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Trinity Baptist Church, Rev. Jamie Perry and Danny Manuel will officiate. Burial will follow at Oakman Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends from 5 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at…

Donna Vaye Hillman Donna Vaye (VanZant) Hillman passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the age of 82 in Shawnee, OK. Donna, daughter of Cleo and Grace VanZant was born on October 24, 1941, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Donna married Larry "Butch" Hillman, in Purcell, Oklahoma on August 25, 1958.  They lived in…

Jeffery Earl "Jeff" Stewart Services for Jeffery Earl "Jeff" Stewart, 65 of Atwood are 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2024 at the Allen Church of Christ; Rev. Kurtis Stoll will officiate.  Burial will follow at Gerty Cemetery. Jeff went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 5, 2024.  He was born on…

Paula Hatton Services for Paula Joe Hatton, 78, of Ada are 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Southwest Church of Christ; Floyd Kaiser and Danny Stewart will officiate.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday at Criswell Funeral Home. Mrs. Hatton passed away Saturday,…

June Scott Services for Lenora June (Riley) Scott, 94, long time resident of Stonewall, are 2:00 p.m Thursday October 10, 2024 at the Stonewall First Baptist Church with Rev. JP Williams officiating, assisted by Rev. Duane Riley.  Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Criswell Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday,…

Makaila Myers-Hampton Memorial services will be held at a later date for Makaila Joelle Myers-Hampton, 15, of Paoli. Makaila passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 near Pauls Valley. She was born September 4, 2009 at Ada to Cody Evan Myers and Jennifer Standridge Myers. She was a student at Paoli High School. She loved all…

Services for Darrell Lee Hooser, 59, of Ada are 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Steve Wilburn will officiate.  Burial will follow at Lightning Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Hooser died Thursday, October 3, 2024 at an assisted living center in Norman, OK.  He was born August 24, 1965 in…

Lee Dobbins Services for Elbert Leroy "Lee" Dobbins, 81, of Roff are 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Tony Folger and Pastor B.C. Strickland will officiate.  Burial will follow at Lightning Ridge Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday at Criswell Funeral Home. Mr. Dobbins…