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07/27/2026

Jacob Williams, age 69, of Jay, Oklahoma, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Houston, Texas

Jacob’s Celebration of Life Visitation to greet friends will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 6:00-8:00pm Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services Chapel, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK.

Jacob’s Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:00am at Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services Chapel, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK with Pastor Chester Crittenden officiating. Followed by Jacob’s funeral procession to New Eucha Cemetery, Eucha, OK.

Jacob’s burial will be held a New Eucha Cemetery, Eucha, OK.

Arrangements are entrusted to Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK 74346 with Shaunda J. Lawson, 3rd Generation Owner/Funeral Director and Staff.

Full obituary will be posted at a later date.

07/24/2026

Keelan Taylor Baker, age 58, of Jay, Oklahoma, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Jay, Oklahoma.

Keelan’s Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Friday July 31, 2026 at 3:00pm at Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK 74346 with Pastor Jimmy Asher officiating.

Arrangements are entrusted to Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK 74346 with Shaunda J. Lawson, 3rd Generation Owner/Funeral Director and Staff.

Full obituary will be posted at a later date.

07/24/2026

Lydia Jane Whitten, age 38, of Gentry, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 17, 2026, in Kenwood, Oklahoma.

Lydia’s Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at a later date at Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK 74346.

Arrangements are entrusted to Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK 74346 with Shaunda J. Lawson, 3rd Generation Owner/Funeral Director and Staff.

07/15/2026

Berthena (Marie) Marie Small, age 83, of Colcord, Oklahoma, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at her residence in Colcord, OK with her family by her bedside. She was born on December 4, 1942 in Jay, OK to her parents James Elmer Small and Almo Marie Gunnels-Small.

Marie went to Center Point School in Colcord, OK. She married young and had six children that she raised in the Colcord area, along with raising four of her grandchildren and one great-grandson.

She had worked from being a nurse and hatching eggs and her job at the school before retiring. Marie was a Custodian at Colcord Elementary School, Colcord, OK where she got to be around a lot of children. She becomes granny to a lot of kids. She enjoyed growing her own food, canning everything she could get her hands on, going to the woods, getting mushrooms, sewing and cross stitching. You did not dare tell her we were out of coffee.

Marie had a hard life, but she knew Jesus had her covered. She knew he would provide. She would never forget the power of prayer. If she wanted to go to church and no one could take her, she would drive herself, mind you, she was blind in one eye, and the other eye was almost just as bad. Marie would help anyone make the best Jelly. She spent plenty of nights praying for the ones she loved to be clean of drugs, and she was so proud of the ones that did. She would talk about them, and you guys know who you are. She loved and cared for all of you. Marie will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Marie is preceded in death by her parents James Elmer Small and Almo Marie Gunnels-Small; 4 brothers, James E. Small, Alburt Small, Dean Small and David R. Small; 3 daughters, Susie Jones, Juni Williamson and Darlene Richards; 2 sons, Thomas L. Williamson and Michael G. Williamson; and her grandson’s Jamie R. Williamson, Donald Mouse, Sr., and Baby Kynlee.

Marie is survived by one son, Kelvin L. Williamson of Colcord, OK; Granddaughters, Geneva Barnes of Colcord, OK, Misty E. Walker of Siloam Springs, AR, Deanna and Eric Myers of Colcord, OK, Amanda Roberts of Grove, OK, Loue Draper of Oklahoma City, OK and Lisa Draper of Oklahoma City, OK;

Grandsons, Daved Mouse of Colcord, OK, Ronald and Karen Mouse of Sallisaw, OK, Bill Mitchell, Jr. and Rachel Butler of Colcord, OK, Robert and Sara Mitchell of Grove, OK, Kenneth and Brittney Williamson of Grove, OK, David and Amy Williamson of Oklahoma City, OK, Daniel and Rita Williamson of Oklahoma City, OK, Shawn and Amber of Oklahoma City, OK and Timothy Mitchell of Colcord, OK; and numerous great-grandchildren that she dearly loved; host of extended family and friends.

Marie’s Celebration of Life Visitation to greet friends will be held on Monday, July 20, 2026 from 6:00-8:00pm at Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services Chapel, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK 74346.

Marie’s Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday,10:00am, July 21, 2026 at Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services Chapel, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK 74346 with Pastor Hannah Torrey officiating. Followed by Marie’s funeral procession to Row Cemetery, Colcord, OK.

Marie’s burial will be held at Row Cemetery, Colcord, OK.

Arrangements are entrusted to Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK 74346 with Shaunda J. Lawson, 3rd Generation Owner/Funeral Director and Staff.

07/10/2026

Wanda Jean Davis, age 68, of Jay, Oklahoma, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at her residence in Jay, Oklahoma with her family by her bedside. She was born on October 18, 1957 in Claremore, OK to her parents, Willis Fox and Maxine Buzzard Fox.

Wanda attended Jay High School and later she married her husband Jimmy and started a family. Wanda and Jimmy have been blessed with their family and have celebrated their 52 years of marriage together. She was known for her cooking, beading and arts and crafts. She loved to take scenic drives and take a lot of pictures of all the beauty and memories with the ones that drove her. Wanda was a professional homemaker that loved making sure everyone was fed and was taken care of, especially her grandkids and great grandkids that she adored and loved. Wanda will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, Willis Fox and Maxine Buzzard-Fox; Sisters, Linda Hawk, Marcella Fox, and Loretta Fox; and her grandson, Kayson Davis.

Wanda is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jimmy Davis of the home; 2 Sons, Brandon and Bryce Davis of Jay, OK; 2 Brothers, Billy Fox of Jay, OK, and Richard Fox of Sedalia, MO; 3 Sisters, Wilma Kirby of Jay, OK, Marcia Davis of Jay, OK, and Beverly Fox of Colcord, OK; 7 Grandsons, Caleb Youngpuppy, Jarrett Youngpuppy, Kellyn Davis, Jace Pate, Aiden Davis, Jaedon Davis and Bensyn Davis; 1 Great-Grandson, Carson Youngpuppy; 1 Great-Granddaughter, Joella Youngpuppy; Numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends; And her very special friend Helen Thomas.

Wanda’s Celebration of Life Wake Service will be held on Wednesday, 6:00pm, July 15, 2026 at Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W Gray St., Jay, OK. 74346. Followed by her family visitation to greet friends until 8:00pm.

Wanda’s Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, 11:00am, July 16, 2026 at Piney Baptist Church, 44815 County Road 641, Jay, OK. 74346 with Pastors Jess Jones, Jr. and Stanley Grass Officiating. Followed by Wanda’s funeral procession to Round Springs Cemetery, Eucha, OK.

Wanda’s burial will be held at Round Springs Cemetery, Eucha, OK.

Arrangements are entrusted to Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W Gray St., Jay, OK. 74346 with Shaunda J. Lawson, 3rd Generation Owner/Funeral Director and Staff.

07/10/2026

Katherine (Kathy) Sue Backward, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend left us peacefully on July 6th, 2026, at the age of 70 in the comfort of her home in Jay, OK surrounded by her family friends and loved ones. Born on January 9, 1956, in Claremore OK to Henry and Mary Chunestudey. Kathy’s life was a testament of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion and dedication to her adored family.

Kathy loved the Lord and enjoyed serving Him, she was a member of Sycamore Springs Baptist Church of Jay, OK. In her younger years you could find Kathy playing softball, basketball, volleyball, bowling and she even tried soccer one time. As Kathy got older, she loved spending her time outdoors and was known for trying to find Bigfoot with her sister Alla, but her greatest joy in life was her family. As a devoted mother and cherished grandmother, she took immense pride in the lives and accomplishments of her children and grandchildren. She was known for her quick wit and contagious laughter, there was never a dull moment when she was around, she brought smiles and joy wherever she went. Kathy is going to be missed dearly by her family, church family and friends, her memory is permanently etched into the hearts of all who knew her.

Kathy was preceded in death by her son Kevin Backward; her husband Sampson Joe Backward; her sister Alice “Alla” Chunestudey; her parents Henry and Mary Chunestudey; her sister Ruth Goins; and her brother Jefferson “Coonie” Chunestudey.

Kathy is survived by her two sons, Norman Roberts and Katie Christopherson of Grove, OK, and Greg Backward of Jay, OK; Three grandchildren, Taylor, Baylee Jo and fiancé Caleb Backwater, and Kyra Jo; Five great-grandchildren Kamreigh, Sterling, Native, Koda Jo, and Journee Mae; her god-children Kristi Dawn Studie and Joel Grass; along with a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Kathy’s Celebration of Life Wake Service will be held on Monday, 6:00pm, July 13, 2026 at Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W Gray St., Jay, OK. 74346. Followed by her family visitation to greet friends until 8:00pm.

Kathy’s Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, 10:00am, July 14, 2026 at Sycamore Springs Baptist Church, 17377 E 425 Rd., Jay, OK. 74346 with Pastors Duke Pickup and Stanley Grass Officiating. Followed by Kathy’s funeral procession to Jumper Cemetery, Jay, OK.

Kathy’s burial will be held at Jumper Cemetery, Jay, OK.

Arrangements are entrusted to Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W Gray St., Jay, OK. 74346 with Shaunda J. Lawson, 3rd Generation Owner/Funeral Director and Staff.

07/08/2026

Jeanne Clickenbeard-Grass, age 69, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 2, 2026 in Jay, OK. She was born on July 3, 1956 in Noel, MO to Virgil Clinkenbeard and Lucy Mae Inlow.

Jeanne was raised in Oilton, OK. But later made her home in Jay with her parents and siblings. She attended Jay Public Schools, where she met Mitchell Wolfe and had four children together. She was later employed at O’Brians Poultry in Jay, OK for 5 years. There she met her future husband Jimmy Grass and had two children together. They would make their home in Topsy until the passing of her husband. Jeanne loved to play Bingo and Wa-hoo with her friends and residents at Monroe Manor. She always had a smile on her face and would talk to anyone. She made an impact on everybody she met, and we will always be grateful for that. Jeanne will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Jeanne is proceeded in death by her parents, Virgil Clinkenbeard and Lucy Mae Inlow-Clinkenbeard; Her husband Jimmy Grass; Daughter Michelle Johnson and her brother Gary Clinkenbeard.

Jeanne is survived by her sons Jason and wife Kimberly Wolf of Jay, OK, Michael “Lurch” Wolf of Grove, OK, Joe Dale Grass of Tulsa, OK; Her Daughters Angie Wolfe of Tulsa, OK, Gina and husband Eugenio Morgado of Tulsa, OK; Brother Jack and wife Kathy Inlow of Jay, OK; Her sister Linda Morrow of Pryor, OK; She was the proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren, Dakota, Cody, Nicole, Rikki, Justin, Dakota, Jerald, McKinli, and Kolbi; And one great-grandchild; numerous family and friends.

Jeanne’s Celebration of Life Wake Service will be held on Thursday, 6:00pm, July 9, 2026 at Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W Gray St., Jay, OK. 74346. Followed by her family visitation to greet friends until 8:00pm.

Jeanne’s Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held on Friday, 10:00am, July 10, 2026 at Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W Gray St., Jay, OK. 74346 with Pastor Jess Jones Jr. Officiating. Followed by Jeanne’s funeral procession to Jumper Cemetery, Jay, OK.

Jeanne’s burial will be held at Jumper Cemetery, Jay, OK.

Arrangements are entrusted to Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W Gray St., Jay, OK. 74346 with Shaunda J. Lawson, 3rd Generation Owner/Funeral Director and Staff.

07/02/2026

Wilma Louise Sturges-Kissire, age 78 of Jay, OK passed away at her home on June 26, 2026 at 4:20pm surrounded by her children. Wilma was born on November 22, 1947 to Georgie and Lovie Parker Sturges in Eucha, OK.

Wilma graduated from Jay High School, Jay, OK. She had several occupations that consisted of being an Assistant Manager at the Sonic and Pizza Hut, Simmons as a QA, Convenience Store Clerk, and USPS as a mail carrier before retiring to enjoy what she loved. Wilma loved sewing, traveling to see family and friends, and most of all enjoying all the local casinos for entertainment. She will be missed by her family and friends very deeply.

Wilma is proceeded in death by her grandparents, George Parker and Eula Cannaday-Parker; her parents Georgie Sturges and Lovie Parker-Sturges; and her brother John David Sturges.

Wilma is survived by her children, David Lee Wilson and wife Joletta of Winfield, KS, Cindy Louise McArthur and husband Jimmy of Winfield, KS, Marcia Lynn Lewis and husband Jay of Wyandotte, OK, and Gary Dale Benge and wife Vanessa of Grove, OK; Grandchildren, Jimmy Clay (JC) of Udall, KS, Jeffrey of Silver Lake, KS, Brent of Winfield, KS, Kali of Wichita, KS, Eric of Covington, GA, Jessica of Winfield, KS, Matthew of Parkton, NC, Brandon of Burden, KS, Brittany of Winfield, KS, Merika of Winfield, KS, Riley and Aspen of Grove, OK; 20 Great-Grandchildren; lots of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and a host of friends.

Wilma’s Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday July 11, 2026 at 1:00pm at Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK 74346 with Chaplain Debi Olive officiating. Wilma’s service will conclude in the chapel.

Arrangements are entrusted to Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 722 N 46th St., Grove, OK 74344 with Shaunda J. Lawson, 3rd Generation Owner/Funeral Director and Staff.

06/25/2026

Carolyn Rose (Coley) Ferguson, 83, gained her wings on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at her residence in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. She was born November 17, 1942 in Tulsa, OK to Richard and Marie Coley.

In December 1961, she married Ronald Ferguson and moved to California in 1962. She welcomed her daughter Kim in December 1965 and her twin boys Darren and Derek in September 1969. In 1971 a move back to Oklahoma was made with a purchase of the Kenwood Grocery Store, Kenwood, OK. In 1980, the sale of the store took her to Twin Oaks, OK. Shortly thereafter, she started her career at Oaks Mission School, where she left an impression on everyone that knew her. Where she was known for her Coconut Cream Pies and was always ready to help anyone in any way. Carolyn received several certifications and plaques during her career with the school. Her kids, grandkids and great grandkids were her World, and she was to them as well. You could bet on having pink lipstick kisses left behind on you when you saw her. The grand babies loved to sleep on her chest, and of course she loved every minute of it and their time together. Carolyn’s family had great admiration for her sincerity, kindness, smile, love, and most of all being the mom, grandma, and lady she was. As one of her grandkids has said, the world is a little less bright without their GRANDMA ROSIE in it. She will truly be missed by her family and friends.

Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents Richard and Marie Coley; Brother Richard Coley; Son Darren Ferguson; Brother’s-in-Law Everrett Haymore, and Bob Daniels; Her niece Kelly Pruitt and grandson Hayden Shelley.

Carolyn is survived by her sister Shirley Haymore; Sister-in-Law Voncille Daniels; Daughter Kim Stambaugh and husband Dee Alan; Son Derek Ferguson; Grandchildren Kristen and Michael Delaney, Zachary and Karina Shelley, Justin and Taylor Shelley, Izack and Kailey Wilson, Dalton Ferguson (Alyssa), Dillon Ferguson, Macie and Tylen Turtle, Mavery Ferguson, Zachary Ferguson, Tiffany Issacs, Gavin and Reagan White, Jacob and Sierra White; Great Grandchildren Hadley Delaney, Ropelyn Delaney, Steely Delaney, Madison Shelley, Sophia Shelley, Kolt Shelley, Hudson Shelley, Walker White, Morgan Parker and Gunner Geiger; Nephews Rick Haymore, Eric Haymore, Keith Daniels, and Kevin Daniels; numerous extended family and friends.

Carolyn’s Celebration of Life Visitation to greet friends will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 3:00-5:00pm Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services Chapel, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK.

Carolyn’s Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held on Monday, 2:00pm, June 29, 2026 at Oaks Gymnasium, Oaks, OK 74359 with Pastor Preston Russell officiating. Followed by Carolyn’s funeral procession to Kansas Cemetery, Kansas, OK.

Carolyn’s burial will be held at Kansas Cemetery, Kansas, OK.

Arrangements are entrusted to Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 311 W. Gray St., Jay, OK 74346 with Shaunda J. Lawson, 3rd Generation Owner/Funeral Director and Staff.

06/25/2026

Joel Kelly Freese, age 63, of Grove, Oklahoma, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Grove, Oklahoma.

Joel’s Private Celebration of Life Graveside Service was held on Thursday June 25, 2026 at 11:00am at Hickory Grove Cemetery, 24001-24247 S 595 St., Grove, OK 74344 with Chaplain Debi Olive officiating.

Joel’s burial was held at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Grove, OK.

Arrangements are entrusted to Lawson’s Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 722 N 46th St., Grove, OK 74344 with Shaunda J. Lawson, 3rd Generation Owner/Funeral Director and Staff.

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