John David Thompson

John David Thompson, age 68, passed away at his home in Springfield, Missouri, on July 27, 2026. Known as JD or Dave, he graduated from Clinton High School in the Class of 1975.

Kena “Nikki” Pittman

With heavy hearts, we honor the life of Kena “Nikki” Pittman, who departed this world on August 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and cherished memories. Born on January 8, 2000, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Nikki was a beacon of light to all who knew her.

Michael Blain “Mike” Brinkley

Michael Blain “Mike” Brinkley, age 79, lifelong Clinton resident, was born July 10, 1947, in Clinton, Oklahoma, to Charlie Blain and Ruth Roslie (Bourquin) Brinkley, and passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday morning, August 1, 2026, surrounded by the place and life he loved.

James L. Lenard

Funeral services for 1st Sgt. James L. Lenard (Ret.), 71, of Moore, were held Aug. 1, at the Lynlee Mae Chapel in Moore.He was born March 1, 1955, in Clinton. He died June 8, 2026, in Moore.

Robert C. Meyer

A private family service for Robert C. Meyer, 80, of Broken Arrow, was held.He was born March 1, 1946, in Woodward.He died July 27, 2026, in Tulsa.Services are under the direction of Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home.

Mike Carl Gastineau

A private family service for Mike Carl Gastineau, 72, of Fort Worth, Texas, was held.He was born July 6, 1954, in San Diego, Calif. He died July 9, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas.Services are under the direction of Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home.

Crystal Nicole Mason

Crystal Nicole (Nisziinah) Mason was born January 1, 1981, in Clinton, Oklahoma to Julia Ann Washa and passed on from this earthly life on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at age 45. She is an enrolled Cheyenne and Arapaho tribal member with Kiowa and Coman-che descent.

Freddie Lee Stehr

Freddie Lee Stehr of Clinton, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026, after a long fight with cancer. He passed surrounded by family. Freddie was born on June 29, 1949 in Clinton, Oklahoma to Fred and Ida Stehr.

Shirley Jean Roop

Graveside services for Shirley Jean Roop,85, of Dodge City, Kan., will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at Fairlawn Cemetery in Elk City.She was born April 14, 1941, in Christiansburg, Va. She died July 26, 2026, in Wichita, Kan.

Donna Sue “Sue” Gorshing

Donna Sue “Sue” Gorshing, age 85, a lifelong Clinton resident, was born on January 2, 1941, in Cordell, Oklahoma, to Don and Henryetta (Dunaway) Duncan. She peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Weatherford, Oklahoma.