Celebrating Lives

Rickey Simmons Rickey Simmons, 70, of Ada, departed from earth March 15, 2026, at his home with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife, Vera; and children, Gary, Cindy, and Anna; and six grandchildren. No services are planned at this time.

John Kendall O'Dell December 23, 1940 – March 14, 2026. Memorial services for John Kendall O'Dell will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Rollow Chapel of the First Methodist Church in Ada, Rev. Brian Matthews will officiate. John Kendall O'Dell, born December 23, 1940, in Ardmore, Oklahoma to John Kelsie, Jr. and…

Linda Gail Wolf KingMemorial services for Linda Gail Wolf King, 80, of Ada are 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Trinity Baptist Church in Ada. Rev. David Gray will officiate.Linda left this earth on Friday, March 13, 2026, to be with her Savior. She was born December 12, 1945 in Dustin, OK to William…

Pat Powell A memorial service for Patsy Ann "Pat" Powell, 90, of Ada, will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Brian Matthews will officiate. Ms. Powell passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, in Shawnee.  She was born December 30, 1935, in Coalgate, OK, to J.I. and Lorena…

Mary Cornell Services for Mary Cornell, 89, of Roff, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Roff Gym.  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. Mrs. Cornell was born February 25, 1937, to Albert and Bertha (Twyman) Stephens.…

Linda Laflamme Graveside services for Linda Karen Laflamme, 79, of Ada, will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2026, at Highland Cemetery in Stonewall. Mrs. Laflamme passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at her home.  She was born July 10, 1946, in Fort Benning, GA, to John David and Lillie Christine Mayes Wilson. Mrs. Laflamme…

Tilmon Strickland Graveside services for Tilmon Wayne Strickland, 75, of Ada are 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Swan Hill Cemetery, Rev. Richard Hood will officiate. Mr. Strickland passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at his home. He was born February 28, 1951 in Hamlin, Texas to Roland Tilmon Strickland and Theresa Mae Tucker…

Jesse Booth Services for Jesse William Booth, 44, of Ada, will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Crosspointe Church; Pastor Chad Large will officiate.  Burial will follow at East Hill Cemetery in Roff.  The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17 at Criswell Funeral Home. Jesse passed away Monday,…

Neva Johnson A graveside service for Neva Jane Johnson, 69, of Roff, will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2026, at Rosedale Cemetery. Ms. Johnson passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, at her home.  She was born August 18, 1956, in Ada, to William Oscar Freeman II and Joetta Jayne Gallahar Freeman. Survivors include her…

Domenic Verducci Domenic Verducci, 94, passed away peacefully with his family and dog by his side on March 5, 2026 in Ada, Oklahoma.  Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the beloved son of the late Antonio and Della Verducci. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Amelia, "Molly" Verducci, and later by…