Obituaries

Kern Dickey Ray Kern, lovingly known as Dick, passed away on June 29, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born on March 22, 1943, in McPherson Kansas, to Robert and Virginia Kern. Dick was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Joyce Kay Sparks; and infant daughter, Terrie LeeAnne.

Lozier William “Bill” Burton Lozier, affectionately known as “Weazer,” passed away peacefully at his home in Seminole, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, just as he wished, surrounded by his loving children.

Rackley Paul Grant Rackley passed peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025, in McAlester, Oklahoma, after a short struggle with cancer. Born December 6th, 1933, to Perry Lunceford (Lawrence) Rackley and Etta Margaret Sorrells Rackley in Nicoma Park, Oklahoma, Paul was 91 “and a half” at passing.

Sears Gabriel “Gabe” J. Wallace Sears, Seminole, OK resident, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 in Cromwell at the age of 24. Gabe was born on December 18, 2000 in Santa Maria, CA to Donald H. Sears Jr. and Crystal Marie Palmer-Perea.

Terry John Griffith, age 79, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by his parents; sons, John David Griffith and Larry Brent Griffith; sister, Dorothy (Griffith) Summers.

Donald Wayne Frair age 59, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025 in Macomb, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Craig Mikka, Jerry Frair; sister, Terry Lyne Castelman; sister in law, Debbie Frair; aunt, Ann Meyer; niece, Miah Grace Hill; great nephew, Grayson Frair.

Vina Mae (Thomas) Crockett passed away on June 20, 2025 at her home at the age of 85. Vina was preceded in death by both parents; her spouses; one son; one daughter; one granddaughter and four siblings.

Vickie Ann Maye, Seminole resident, passed away on June 21, 2025 in Oklahoma City at the age of 68.

Berry Bobby Dean Berry was born at home in rural Stephens County, Oklahoma, on July 9, 1937. He was the son of Robert Isaac Berry and Annie Helen Berry (née Dean). Tragically, Bob never met his father, who died of complications from appendicitis just before he was born.

LaValley Ryan Conn LaValley age 53, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at his home in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He was born October 13, 1971 in Weatherford, Oklahoma to the late Billy Conn LaValley and Clella Ann (Scott) LaValley. He graduated from Wewoka High School.