All Obituaries

Edwin Garry Glidewell passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at his home in Mannsville, Ok at the age of 78 years old.   He was best known as “Garry” to all who knew him.  Garry was born December 17, 1944 in Plainview, Tx to Russell Glidewell and Opal (Simmons) Glidewell.  He grew up in Edmonson, Tx and graduated from Plainview High School. Garry married Eunice Chaney on February 3, 1968, a union that lasted 54 years.   He spent most of his working...

Christopher Donlee Magruder, 29 of Tishomingo passed away on November 24, 2022 in Longtown, Oklahoma.  Christopher was born December 24, 1992 in Ada, Ok to Chris Magruder and Crystal Adams.  He grew up in Tishomingo and attended Tishomingo Schools.  Christopher and his girlfriend moved to Longtown, Oklahoma about a year ago, where he remained until his death.   He enjoyed hunting and fishing.  Christopher's family always found humor in the fact that he...

Bennie Carl Walters of Tishomingo, Oklahoma passed away November 13th, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Tishomingo.  He was born November 30, 1945 in Bells, Texas to Loyd Frances Walters and Vera Lee (Price) Walters.  Bennie attended and graduated from Bells High School.  He spent the majority of his life in living in Texas and spent the last ten years in Johnston County.   Bennie met the love of his life, Kathy Hairell, in Garland Texas. The two of them were married and that...

Charles Edward Tweedy of Madill, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas at the age of 73 years and 8 months.  Charles was born in Ravia, Ok on March 12, 1949 to Curtis Elwood Tweedy and Nettie Margaret (Barrett) Tweedy.  Charles was raised in Marlow, Ok and graduated from Marlow High School.  He worked for Haskell Lemon Construction Company doing highway construction.  Charles moved to Tishomingo around 1974 where he...

Martin Joseph Tasos, 59 of Tecumseh, Oklahoma left his earthly home on November 2nd, 2022 at St. Anthony Hospital in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  Martin "Marty" was born March 22, 1963 in Torrence, Ca. to John Tasos and Joyce (Stone) Tasos.  He grew up in Bakersfield where he was raised by his mother and step-father, Bill Johnson. Marty later married Lorie Thomas and from this union, two children were born.  Marty and Lorie moved to Oklahoma in March of 2022.   He...

  Frances Ellen Boyd, 85 passed from this life on November 1, 2022 at her home in Ada, Oklahoma surrounded by her family.   Frances was born February 15, 1937 in Egypt, Oklahoma to Myrt Walton and Helen (Shico) Walton and was a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation.  She spent most of her life living in Texas and Oklahoma. She later met and married Perry Boyd, a union that lasted until his death.  Frances worked as a factory worker for Georgia Pacific in Garland,...

If you are from Johnston County, you probably knew Billy Duke, and if you knew Billy, you already miss his presence. Tishomingo will not be the same without his humor, kind words, and quiet generosity.    Billy Frances Duke, loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, died on October 18, 2022. Billy was born on August 15, 1950 in Tishomingo to Margaret and Bill Duke. Billy grew up surrounded by sisters he loved. He and his sisters attended Tishomingo Public Schools, and...

Joyce Allene (Knight) Stockman of Milburn passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at her home surrounded by family.  She was born December 3, 1934 to Ben Knight and Lula (Patterson) Knight in Lawton, Oklahoma.  Joyce married James Stockman on August 1, 1953 in Texas City, Texas.  This union lasted until James' death.  Being a military wife, Joyce traveled to many different places during the 29 years James served in the United States...

  Melvin Sides passed away September 7, 2022 surrounded by family at his home in Reagan, Oklahoma.  Melvin was born February 25, 1936 in Princeton, Texas to James Sides and Lillian (Payne) Sides.  On April 21, 1962, he married the love of his life, Barbara (Pat) Wright. A union that lasted 60 years until Pat's death in April of 2022.  Melvin and Pat made their home in Garland, TX where he was employed as a Shipping Dock Manager for Weyerhaeuser.  When...

Linda Jean (Scarbrough) Pike passed from this life on Thursday, August 25, 2022 in Grapevine, Texas at the age of 77 years old.  She was born in Milburn, Oklahoma on July 22, 1945 to Leonard Scarbrough and Anna Mae (Smith) Scarbrough.  Linda moved with her family to Alabama but spent a great portion of her life living in Texas.   After completing high school, Linda went to college and earned her Master's degree in nursing.   She enjoyed working and...