Celebrating Lives

"He never met a stranger. Every person in the world, to him, was just a friend he hadn't met yet. He always saw the good in people. Sometimes, that's all he would see, even if no one else could see it." ― Melanie Shawn, Sweet Reunion Services for Floyd Gurley are 10:00 AM Friday, December…

Darlene Sue Berry, 75, of Ada passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Seminole Care Center.  She was born November 15, 1948 in Oklahoma City to Joseph D. and Mary L. Brooks Lewis. She is survived by her daughter, Ericka Simonds and Mark Leonhardt; brother, A.D. Lewis and wife Darlene; one grandchild, Jesse Chiles and…

No services are planned at this time for Carolyn Faye "Kathy" East, 69, of Ada. Mrs. East died Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at her home. She was born February 18, 1954 to A. R.  and Melba Burnett East. She retired from housekeeping at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Donald Booker; daughter,…

Services for Alton Wayne Biggs, 87, of Ada are 1:00 PM Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Morris Memorial Baptist Church, Rev. Dustin Felcman will officiate.  Burial will follow at Swan Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM on Friday. Mr. Biggs passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Ballard Nursing Home in…

Services for Gwendolyn Dean Rojas, 42, of Ada are 10:00 AM Monday, December 18, 2023 at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Russell Horn will officiate.  The family will receive friends form 5:00-7:00 PM on Sunday, December 17. Ms. Rojas passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at her home.  She was born April 13, 1981 in…

Memorial services for Monnie Dian Allison are 2:00 PM Friday, December 8, 2023 at Criswell Funeral Home. Monnie, known for her big personality and flamboyant style, passed away after a brief illness on December 3, 2023, at the age of 71. Born on August 30, 1952, in Ada, Oklahoma, to James "Red" and Lois Rhynes,…

Max Ray Hudson passed away peacefully at age 85 on December 2, 2023 after a long and well lived life.  Max was born on July 13, 1938 to Joel and Lois Hudson in Roff, Oklahoma. After graduating high school, Max served briefly in the U.S. Army Reserves and worked as a dredge captain in numerous…

Stephanio Eugene Seals, also called "Tuck Daddy" but best known as "Bud," was born October 7, 1962, to Calvin Seals, Sr. and Mona Ruth Colbert Seals in Ada, OK. He departed this life on December 1, 2023. Bud attended Byng Grade School and Ada Jr. High. His family moved to Tulsa, where he graduated from…

Services for Christine (Allison) Scroggins (93), of Ada will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2023 at Criswell Funeral Home.  Rev Earl Scroggins will officiate.  Burial to follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Francis. Mrs. Scroggins passed away November 30th, in Shawnee, OK.  She was born on March 23, 1930, in Littlefield, Texas to Bud and…

Services for Crystal "Kristy" Gayle Henderson, 45, of Roff are 2 PM Monday, December 4, 2023 at Freedom Worship Center, Roff, OK. Reverend Theresa Ray will officiate.  Burial will follow at Lightning Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00-5:00 PM Sunday at Criswell Funeral Home, Ada, OK. Kristy died Wednesday, November 29, 2023…