Celebrating Lives

Lydia MedranoLydia Nelida Medrano (also known as Girlie & Lee-Da), age 27, of Fort Worth, TX, left this world unexpectedly on the 5th of May, 2026. She was a devoted mother, cheerful and bubbly daughter, beloved granddaughter, and loyal friend, and her presence will be immensely missed.Lydia was born on the 11th day of February,…

Memorial services for Anna “Sam” Haley-Dooley, 57, of Tecumseh, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Criswell Funeral Home Chapel in Ada, Oklahoma, with Randall Christy officiating.Sam passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Integris Baptist Medical Hospital in Oklahoma City, surrounded by love. She was born on April…

Sharon AlexanderMemorial services for Sharon Kay, “Cookie” Alexander, 79, of Holdenville, are 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel in Ada; Rev. Eddy Russell will officiate.Ms. Alexander passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Holdenville. She was born March 24, 1947, in Chickasha, to Vernie and Irma Houston Whitten. She…

Sandra MantoothSandra Rae Mantooth, age 82, of Ada, Oklahoma, passed away on April 28, 2026. She was born on December 17, 1943, in Antlers, to Buck and Juanita West Mantooth.No services are planned at this time.

Lynda Lou McCrawLynda Lou (Irby) McCraw, former resident of Konawa, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.A graveside memorial will be held on May 9, 2026 at 10 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Konawa, Oklahoma.Lynda was born on January 12, 1940, in Konawa, Oklahoma, to Delmar and Clio (Bowerman)…

Laura BeltMemorial services for Laura Ann Belt, 79, of Ada are 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel.Mrs. Belt died Tuesday, April 22, 2026 in Oklahoma City. She was born July 1, 1946 in Durant, OK to William Home and Lois Ann Bully Bacon.She married Elvis Leogene Belt. Mrs. Belt…

L T Williams, Jr.Family services for L T Williams, Jr., 90, of Ada, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Criswell Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.Mr. Williams passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at an Oklahoma City hospital. He was born October 18, 1935, in San Angelo,…

Lois HallServices for Lois Genendal Hall, 96, of Ada are 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Toby Willoughby will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.Mrs. Hall passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at a local nursing home. She was born April 7, 1930 at Lightning Ridge,…

Patricia WilkinsServices for Patricia Lee Wilkins, 95, of Ada are 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Lance Bonner will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery.Mrs. Wilkins passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at her home. She was born May 12, 1930, in Ada, to Edward Morgan “Jack”…

Carol MadronServices for Carol Sue Madron, 70, of Stonewall, are 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Earl Hood will officiate. Burial will follow at Jesse Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday at Criswell Funeral Home.Mrs. Madron passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, in…