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Melvin Lawrence Harris, age 85, of Ada, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2026.

Melvin was born on May 30, 1941, in Boron, California, to Glenn and Roberta Harris. From an early age, he dedicated his life to serving Jesus Christ. His passion for teaching the Bible began at the age of 12, when he taught...

In Loving Memory of
Branon Scott Updegraff
Age 59
November 20, 1966 - July 22, 2026
Branon was a 1985 graduate of Ada High School and excelled in Tennis, achieving All State status
his Senior year in Doubles. He spent two years at Oklahoma State University and then left to
pursue other endeavors.
Branon got in on...

Juanita Lucille (Lott) Maisano, 99, of Ada, Oklahoma, formerly of McAlester, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, in Ada.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Bishop Chapel of Memories, officiated by Rev. David Gray. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in...

There are no funeral services planned at this time for Ronald Glenn Matthews, 61, of Ada.

Mr. Matthews died Friday, July 3, 2026, peacefully in his home. He was born August 3, 1964, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Jeffey and Ruth Matthews.

Ronnie was a beloved father and grandfather. He was a nationally recognized...

Carl Gene Stephenson, Ph.D., died on July 5, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Dr. Stephenson ("Gene") was born in Allen, Oklahoma, Oct 28, 1936, in the home of his grandfather, Dr. C.M. Means. He was the eldest child of Wayne Wyatt (W.W.) and Leila Reid (Billie) Stephenson, who both preceded him in death. He graduated from...

Services for Mark Eugene Hagar are at 10AM Thursday July 2, 2026 at Oak Avenue Baptist Church; Pastor Jaymeson Kennedy will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery.
Mark, 61, passed away on June 27, 2026. He was born on August 21, 1964, and lived a life marked by hard work, laughter, dedication, and love...

Glenda Louise DeShazo, 79, of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, died on June 21, 2026. She was born on December 1, 1946, in Marlow, Oklahoma, to Leonard and Amy (Mills) Haught.
Glenda graduated from Marlow High School in 1965. She met Steve in Marlow, Oklahoma, while attending Fifth Street Baptist Church, and they married on...

Rosemary Shipe was born on Nov. 28, 1943, in Ada, Oklahoma, the youngest child of Guy and Anne Louise Meaders Shipe. She grew up studying piano and swimming with her siblings at Shady Springs ranch. Rosemary graduated from Ada High School and attended the University of Oklahoma, where she was a Kappa Kappa Gamma....

Richard Ross, age 92, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of service, education, adventure, and devotion to family.
Born on October 12, 1933, Richard dedicated himself early to serving his country. He proudly served for four years in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and aboard...

Oma Louise Lance Martin has changed her address to her heavenly eternal home. She was born February 14, 1933, in Ada, OK. to Sara and Leon Lance. She passed into her Savior's arms June 10, 2026.
Oma was born at home in Ada, the family moved to a farm in Ahloso during the depression. She loved living on the dairy...

Services for Ronald Eugene Janda, 76, of Allen, are 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, Allen; Rev. Mark Barnes and Rev. Earl Scroggins will officiate. Burial will follow at Allen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday at the Allen Chapel.
Mr. Janda...