Obituaries

Wheeler Danny Lee Wheeler, 78, of Seminole, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, in Seminole. Danny was born February 23, 1947, in Oklahoma City to Bill and Mary (Crouch) Wheeler. He graduated from Crooked Oak High School with the Class of 1965.

Smithee Kenneth Gene Smithee, 85, a 1959 graduate of Eufaula High School and longtime Seminole resident, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at his daughter’s home in Seminole.

Smith Ester Smith, age 86, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on February 5, 2026. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edmond Smith; son, Johnny Smith; bothers Paul, Doyle, and Wilman Davis.

Linda Kay Sloan, Shawnee, OK resident, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 surrounded by family in Midwest City at the age of 77.

Seminole, OK resident Jack LaGene Hamilton passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in Seminole at the age of 80. Jack was born on July 1, 1945 to Gene Porter and Marjorie Laverne (Miller) Hamilton. Gene passed away before Jack was born.

Cory Don Brooks, born February 10th, 1978 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Donald Ray and Betty Eileen (Pyle) Brooks, went home to be with his Heavenly Father January 26, 2026. Cory is survived by his parents Don and Betty Brooks of Maud, OK.

Hughes Mickey “Sam” Linn Hughes age 64, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at his home in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers James L Phillips Jr. and Donald Hughes.

Wood Shawnee, OK resident, Virgil Phillip Wood, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 in Oklahoma City at the age of 91.

Harrison Earlsboro resident, Lucille Harrison, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 in Oklahoma City at the age of 79.

Gravlee Mark Anthony Gravlee age 74, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at his home in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by his father.