Celebrating Lives

Paul Edward Walkup "PODGE", a loving father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 88 in Mustang, Oklahoma on October 4th, 2022. Paul was born in Clarita, Coal County, Oklahoma on June 22,1934.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Etheleen S. Walkup, his father, Edward Leo Walkup and many of his brothers,…

Eric Caballero Services for Eric Todd Caballero, 21, of Ada, OK will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2022 at the Chickasaw Nation Community Center.  Burial will follow at Steedman Cemetery. Eric gained his wings early Saturday morning on October 1, 2022 in Ada, OK.  He was born December 4, 2000 in Oklahoma…

Nellie Fulsom Services for Nellie Agnes Fulsom, 90, of Ada are 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Larry Hawkins will officiate.  Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. A wake service will be held Monday, October 3, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Criswell Chapel. Mrs. Fulsom…

Services for Gary Floyd Anderson Fox, 76, of Ada are 11:00 a. m. Monday, October 3, 2022 at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Steve Wilburn will officiate.  Burial will follow at Oakman Cemetery. Mr. Fox died Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at his home.  He was born September 15, 1946 in Ada to Uiva and…

Ruth Kathleen Lehman-Moore Services for Ruth Kathleen Lehman-Moore are 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Lane Buckley will officiate.  Burial will follow at Swan Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2022. Ruth Kathleen Lehman-Moore was born April 19, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois and…

Services for Billy Alden Whelchel, 81, of Connerville, OK are 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the Temple of God, Pastor Ron Crosby will officiate. Mr. Whelchel passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 at his home.  He was born March 28, 1941 in Pontotoc, OK to Earl and Viola Peppers Whelchel. Mr. Whelchel is…

Graveside services for Sally Jane Bennett of Norman are scheduled for Tuesday, September 27, at 2:00 p.m. at the Holdenville Cemetery Chapel.   Father John Norvell will officiate. Mrs. Bennett passed away on the 24 th day of September 2022.  She was 86 years old. Sally was born Mayoma Marie Williams on January 8, 1936, in…

Jean Wofford Services for Jean Wofford, 93, of Ada are 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 26, 2022 at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Bill Sluder will officiate. Burial will follow at Allen Cemetery. Mrs. Wofford died Thursday, September 22, 2022 at a local assisted living center. She was born October 28, 1928 near Lula, OK…

Frank Lee Freitas was born on June 29, 1951 to Cecil Freitas and Ola Marie (Shaw) in Modesto, Calif. He is preceded in death by his mother, wife of 35 years Arlene, his 12-year-old son Frankie, 2 sisters, Connie of Oregon and Cheryl of Ohio. Left behind are his father Cecil Freitas, wife Sandra Freitas,…

Memorial services for Barbara Lynda Webster, 75, of Allen, OK, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Criswell Funeral Home in Ada, OK. She gained her wings Monday, September 19, 2022. Mrs. Webster was born November 18, 1946, in Odessa, TX to Barth Edward Clevenger and Barbara Joyce Clevenger. She married Clarence Ray…