Obituaries

Eddie Watkins

Eddie Watkins

Eddie Watkins

Eddie Watkins, aged 87, of Weatherford, OK, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his devoted wife, Gerry.A memorial service honoring Eddie’s life will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the Clinton Nazarene Church, located at 800 S. 28th St.
Phyllis Raye Kolb Hook

Phyllis Raye Kolb Hook

Phyllis Raye Kolb Hook

Phyllis Raye Kolb Hook, affectionately called “Momo” by her family, age 80, of Clinton, Oklahoma, passed away on February 6, 2026, at River Valley Skilled Nursing and Therapy in Clinton.

Connie Jo Wilson

Funeral services for Connie Jo Wilson,53, of Clinton, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, at Martin-Dugger Funeral Home Chapel in Elk City.She was born May 10, 1972, in Altuna, Pa. She died Feb. 3, 2026, in Clinton.

Patricia Sue Jasinski

Funeral services for Patricia Sue “Patty-Sue” Saenz Jasinski, 59, of Mangum, will be held at 2 p.m. today at Lowell-Tims Funeral Home Chapel in Altus.She was born Sept. 1, 1966, in Clinton. She died Jan. 30, 2026, in Mangum.
Bob Norris LaRue

Bob Norris LaRue

Bob Norris LaRue

In Loving Memory of Bob Norris LaRue Bob Norris LaRue, a proud Oklahoma State Cowboy, passed away recently at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy of learning, craftsmanship, service, humor, and quiet resilience.
Joan Finkenbinder LaRue

Joan Finkenbinder LaRue

Joan Finkenbinder LaRue

Celebrating the life of Joan Finkenbinder LaRue Joan Marron LaRue, a celebrated impressionist painter and a pillar of the Oklahoma arts community, passed away in late January 2026 at the age of 91.
Celestino “Jesse” Flores

Celestino “Jesse” Flores

Celestino “Jesse” Flores

Celestino “Jesse” Flores, age 72, lifetime Butler resident, was born April 6, 1953, in Edinburg, Texas, to Virginio and Leonarda (Gonzales) Flores, and passed away at his Butler home on Friday, January 30, 2026.Jesse was raised in Butler and attended Butler Schools.
Helen Beth Bross

Helen Beth Bross

Helen Beth Bross

Helen Beth Bross, age 77, longtime Clinton resident, was born August 10, 1948, in Waurika, Oklahoma, to Bill and Gladys (Jones) Smith, and passed away peacefully in her Clinton home on February 1, 2026.Helen was raised in Coman-che,Oklahoma.

Robert Walter Watkins

Funeral services for Robert Walter Watkins, 71, of Clinton, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Randy Kiesau Chapel.He was born Jan. 17, 1954, in Altus. He died Dec. 21, 2025, in Clinton.Services are under the direction of Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home.

Rayma Jean Balzer

Funeral services for Rayma Jean (Littke) Balzer, 78, of Cordell, were held Jan. 28, at First Baptist Church in Cordell.She was born Feb. 14, 1947, in Clinton. She died Jan. 21, 2026, in Cordell.