Obituaries

Wewoka resident Jena Renia (Burnett) Newell, 56, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Renia, the daughter of Jerry and Julie Ann (Bowen) Burnett, was born February 3, 1970, in Enid, Oklahoma.

Roger Sherman Carter, born January 5, 1954 in Seminole, Oklahoma, passed away May 11, 2026. Roger was preceded in death by his parents Willie Bob Carter and Elfreeda LaRue Carter and by his sisters, Debra Carter-Reedand Wyleda “Kaye” Carter.

Goines Seminole, OK resident Johnny Lee Goines, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026 in Oklahoma City at the age of 85.

Blakenship Maud, OK resident Ishmael “Lynn” Blankenship passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026 in Shawnee, OK at the age of 65.

White Wilbur “Eugene” White, longtime Seminole County resident, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in Wolf, Oklahoma at the age of 65.

Daily Betty Jo Stultz Daily passed May 7, 2026. Betty was preceded in death by her sister Wanda Mukai and her brother Freddy Ray. Betty is survived by daughters Georgiea Motley and Jannice Duskin, sonin- law Steve Duskin, one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter.

Dotson Herman Kay Dotson, longtime resident of Seminole and recent resident of Oklahoma City, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in Oklahoma City at the age of 94. He was born on December 11, 1931, to Ewell and Vera Marie (Taylor) Dotson.

Harjo Seminole resident Jerry Lee Harjo, 74, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at his home. Jerry, the son of Andrew Burgess and Wainey Mae Harjo, was born October 9, 1941, in Holdenville.

Maylen Gerald Keith Maylen, born April 12, 1960, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, in Meeker, Oklahoma, surrounded by his beloved family. He was a man whose lively spirit and joyful nature left an indelible mark on all who knew him.

Tucker Joyce Ann Jackson Tucker our beautiful mom, grandma, great-grandma, and great-great-grandma passed away at her home in Wewoka on May 9, 2026 surrounded by immense love, leaving a void in the hearts of those who cherished her most.