Celebrating Lives

Ray HattonRay Hatton, born November 2, 1941, at Owl Creek, Oklahoma, passed away September 9, 2026, at the age of 84.The son of Roy Hatton and Evelyn Lena Leslie Hatton, Ray grew up in Stonewall, Oklahoma, where he attended Stonewall High School. He continued his education at East Central State University, the University of Tulsa,…

Freddie BowermanFreddie J. Bowerman, 84, passed away on September 9, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma. He was born on June 4, 1942, in Olney, Oklahoma, to Fred Bowerman and Jessie Ennis Bowerman. On October 29, 1960, he married the love of his life, Tisha Woods. Freddie spent his career as a dedicated tractor…

Jason CarpenterJason Carpenter, age 41, of Davis, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Medical City in Dallas, Texas. He was born on June 6, 1985, in Ada, Oklahoma, to David Lynn Carpenter and Lisa Janet Frazier. A member of the Chickasaw Nation, Jason worked as a landscaper for the Chickasaw Nation.He was…

David Dewayne JohnsonServices for David Dewayne Johnson, 47, of Ada, are 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Hazel Wallace will officiate. Burial will follow at Dixon Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday at Criswell Funeral Home.Mr. Johnson passed away Monday, September 7,…

Jerry SelfJerry Wayne Self, 84, of Ada, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026, at his home. He was born December 13, 1941, in Alex, Oklahoma to LC and Ruby Mae Powell Self.On July 20, 1962, he married Juanita Jo Bottoms. She preceded him in death on December 7, 2018. He was a Tank Truck Driver…

Nora Kate GilliamServices for Nora Kate Gilliam, infant daughter, to Noah and Rodacia Gilliam, are 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Southwest Church of Christ. Mr. Brian Lewis will officiate. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Stonewall.Nora passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026 in Oklahoma City, in the loving arms of her parents.Survivors…

Dee Ann GuzmanDee Ann Guzman, age 62, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Holdenville Hospital. She was born February 25, 1964, in Milpitas, California, to William Kelly Patterson and Pat Ruth (Yocum) Patterson. On December 3, 1983, she married Joe Guzman, with whom she shared over four decades of devoted marriage and built a…

Gregory Dean McCallGregory Dean McCall, 73, of Ada, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at his home. He was born November 29, 1952, in Topeka, KS, to Dean Melvin and Dorothea Berniece Peck McCall.Greg loved being in the mountains, drinking a good glass (or entire bottle) of wine, and having a hit on his favorite…

Jimmy LeFloreJimmy Houston LeFlore, 60, of Stonewall, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at MWC St. Anthony. He was born December 30, 1965, to James Russell LeFlore and Valerie Jo Houston LeFlore.A heavy equipment operator for Bonneville, James was a hard worker who enjoyed his trade.He was preceded in death by his parents,…

Fred J. FredericksonServices for Fred J. Frederickson, 92, of Ada, are 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Father Foshee and Deacon Dennis Fine will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Criswell Funeral Home.Fred passed away Tuesday, September 1,…