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Roy Edwin Gilmore, 63, passed away on February 17, 2026, at his home in Allen, OK. He was born on April 4,1962 and grew up in Allen. His parents, Owen and Betsy Gilmore, preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother, Owen Gilmore (Myriam) and his sister, Sarah Garcia (W. T. Skye Garcia) along with several...

Mary Katherine Lee was born September 22nd, 1948 to Leston Henry Long and Clara Marie (Wilson) Long in Ada, Oklahoma. She graduated from Ada High School and attended East Central University for a time. She then worked as a cook and housekeeper in her early days.

Mary loved fishing, going to the beach,...

Graveside services for Bobbie Lee Neal Plumlee, 87, of Carrollton, Texas, and formerly of Ada are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rosedale Cemetery. Pastor Steve Wilburn will officiate. Bobbie passed away February 27, 2026.
Bobbie was born November 13, 1938 to Robert and Ama Neal in Ada. She graduated from Ada High School...

Dr. James Noah Hall III "Tripp," age 67, of Elk City, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, surrounded by family.
Tripp was a loving father and brother whose warmth, humor, and presence left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. He was born September 23, 1958, in Purcell, Oklahoma, the son of...

Bobbe Jeanne Cole Ballagh, loving mother and Nana, went to her heavenly home on February 21, 2026. She was born in Renfrow, OK on November 15, 1948 to Robert Lewis Cole and Wanda June Walker Cole.
Growing up, she loved horses and farming and attended Deer Creek Schools. She attended Oklahoma Christian College,...

Graveside services for James Thomas "Tom" Agee, 92, of Ada, are at 2pm, Thursday, February 19th, at Rosedale Cemetery in Ada, Oklahoma, arranged by Criswell Funeral Home of Ada. It was Tom's wish that only a simple graveside service will be held. Brian Brashier, Darrell Walker, and Rear Admiral (Ret.) Kevin Meeks...

Funeral services for Henry Marvin Katz, 93, of Ada were Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 10 am at Criswell Funeral Home, Ada. Rabbi Vered Harris officiated. Burial followed at the Temple B'nai Israel Memorial Cemetery in Oklahoma City. Mr. Katz passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his home in Ada.
Henry Katz...

Bobby Roy Fennell was born on August 24, 1958 to Bob and Wynona Kimmel Fennell. He passed away at his home on January 31, 2026.

Bobby graduated from Byng High School. Although his latest adventure was being the owner of ABC Tire Center, Bobby owned a dump truck, a Bernina sewing shop, bowling center, tire shop,...

Carol Jean (Horn) Pratchard, age 77, went to be with Jesus on January 23, 2026.

Carol was born on October 20, 1948, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City. She grew up in eastern Oklahoma, where she developed a lifelong love of horseback riding, was a star cheerleader, and always enjoyed dancing—bringing...

Services for Billy Dean Hagar,82, of Ada will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Jaymeson Kennedy will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery.
Billy passed away peacefully at his home on January 28, 2026. He was born April 11, 1943, in Ada to Eugene M. and...

Services for Donald Edward "Ed" McKerley, 71, of Allen will be held Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Allen Church of God of Prophecy at 1pm, with Rev. Ed Rutherford officiating. Burial will follow at Gerty Cemetery. Visitations will be held Saturday in Ada at Criswell Funeral Home and on Sunday, February 1, from...

Paul was born in Ada, OK to Faye Kennamer Thompson and Bobby (Robert K.) Thompson. He preceded his twin brother, Ronald, by only a few minutes. After losing Faye, they and their older brother (Jerry) Bob were raised by their mother Virginia Mitchell Thompson and their father.
Paul attended Ada schools, graduating...