All Obituaries

John E. Stephens II (Steve) was born September 19, 1950 in Ashland Kansas to John D. (Jack) Stephens and Jean Schroeder Stephens.  Steve attended Ashland High School and graduated in 1968. After high school he attended Pratt Junior college for two years. He couldn't make up his mind what he wanted to do, so he joined the Air Force in 1970. He was stationed at Spangdolem Air Force Base, Germany and Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. While stationed in Germany, he married Margie...

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Lenton Andrew Parker was born on August 25, 1937 in the Quinton area, to Leonard and Nellie Parker.  Lenton served in the United States Air Force during Korean War.  Lenton worker for many years as a welder and mechanic on highway and railroad construction projects.  Lenton was a member of the Arpelar Water Board.  Lenton enjoyed watching westerns, playing golf and flowers.  Lenton was preceded  in death by his parents; wife; Elaine (Inderlied) Parker; daughter;...

  Walter “Glen” Klingenberg was born on October 26, 1953 to Wesley and Virginia Klingenberg of Buffalo, Okla. He graduated from Buffalo High School in 1971 and demonstrated a tremendous work ethic in various positions, notably with ARCO, the Buffalo Feed Yard, Larry’s Thrift T Wise and on various farms. Glen went to be with his Lord and Savior on Dec. 30, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Skip; and niece, Pam Shoemake. Glen is survived by...

Leslie Anne Spencer was born July 20, 1980, in Yuma, Arizona.  At the age of 11 Leslie moved to Prescott, Arizona with her mother Barbara, stepfather Gene, sisters, Jamie, Morgan, and brother, Jordan.  Leslie also had two step sibling Mindy and Jason, also three more half siblings, William, Kevin, and Kyla.  Leslie started her own family and had 5 children, Aaliyah, Alyssa, Steven, Ian, Kloie.  The family moved to Buffalo, Oklahoma in 2013.  After 17 years of...

Marie Adeline (Corbin) Aitken September 27, 1930 - December 25, 2018 Marie Aitken, 88, of Buffalo, Oklahoma, went to her heavenly home surrounded by her family on Christmas Day. Born in Woods County, Oklahoma, to Jessie and Bessie Corbin, Marie’s dedication to her family and sense of responsibility was evident from a young age when she took over care of her two younger sisters at just 6 years old. She quickly adapted to her new motherly role and was an invaluable part of her...

Ricky Lynn Cullins was born September 18, 1954 in Liberal, Kansas.  Rick graduated from Ardmore High School in Ardmore, Oklahoma in 1972.  Rick started his working career at the First National Bank in Ardmore, Oklahoma as a computer operator in May of 1972.  In May of 1975 Rick joined the United States Air Force and proceeded to Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas for basic training.  In July of 1975, he was assigned to computer training school at the Quantico...

Darrel Lee Appleton born August 25th 1944 to Joe Bill and Iva Chase Appleton in Woodward Oklahoma.  Darrel graduated high school in Selman Oklahoma and attended NWOSU in Alva Oklahoma. Darrel served in the U.S. Army from 1965-1967 a year of which was spent in Vietnam. He was awarded 2 Bronze Stars, the National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal as well as Expert Rifle.  Darrel married Karen Barnett and to this union was born two sons, Darren Appleton and...

Twana Lou (Bolar) Howard, was born on November 7, 1940 to Gene and Nevella Bolar at Waynoka, Oklahoma. She attended school in Waynoka with her two brothers and a sister. Twana passed away November 9, 2018, two days after her 78th birthday as a result of a pedestrian-motor vehicle accident in Woodward, Oklahoma. Twana was previously married to Lee Canaday in 1957 and they had two daughters Lanica and Tammie. Twana married Don Howard on November 17, 1969 and she gained two more children...

It is with broken hearts of the family of Wanda (Hillman) Smith announces her passing on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at the Minneola Hospital, Minneola, Kansas at the age of 84 years.  Wanda was born on May 16, 1934 in Boise City, Oklahoma to Martin and Norma (Peggy) Hillman.  During her childhood years Wanda lost her father to cancer.  As a young girl Wanda spent time living with her grandmother while Peggy worked in the airplane factory in Wichita, Kansas.  Peggy...