All Obituaries

Wilmer Dean Wheeler, 85, of Tishomingo, passed away peacefully/went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2020 at his home.   He was born December 12, 1934 to Daniel Penty & Alva Marie(Owen) Wheeler in Ardmore, OK. He married LaJuan“Lou/Sister/Mama Lou” Pope December 17, 1960 in Ardmore, OK.  She survives. They shared nearly 60 years together.  He is survived by...

Aaron Brent Keel passed away October 18, 2020 at his home in Coleman, Ok.  He was born on September 24, 1971 in Talihina, Ok to the late Johnson Bob (JB) Keel and Naomi (John) Keel.   Aaron lived all of his life in Johnston county, except for a brief period when he lived in Sherman, Tx.  He was known to be a "Mama's boy" so he never went too far away from home.   Aaron attended and graduated from Tishomingo High School with the class of...

Johnny Wendell Threadgill passed from this life on October 1, 2020 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Tx.  He was known as Wendell by his family and friends.  Wendell was born on November 6, 1960 in Cleburn, Tx to the late Johnny Lee Threadgill and Molly Mae (Silking) Threadgill.   Wendell moved to Tishomingo in 1997 and made it his home.  He spent most of his life working as a mechanic.  He enjoyed being outside working on cars.  Wendell had a love for...

Michelle Lux of Ravia passed away peacefully at her home on July 31, 2020.  She was born to the late Rolf Lux and Beverly (Bryant) Lux on July 9, 1959 in Wichita Falls, Tx.  Michelle later moved to Seattle, Washington where she lived many years and attended school.  After leaving Seattle, Michelle moved with her family to Allen Tx. where she graduated high school.   Michelle had dreams of becoming a Broadway star and attended NYU in Manhattan, NY where she...

Funeral services to honor the life of JoAnn Gage will be held on Tuesday, July 28 at 2pm in the Minnie Hartwell Memorial Chapel at Tishomingo Funeral Home with Reverend Roy Fountain officiating.  JoAnn was born on September 7, 1946 in Healdton, OK to the late Winnie Cunningham. JoAnn went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City at the age of 73 years, 10 months, and 19 days. JoAnn grew up in the Wilson area where she attended...

  Mary Love Short of Pontotoc, Oklahoma left her earthly home on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.  Mary Love was born on August 2, 1928 in Pontotoc, Oklahoma to the late Joe Kiser and Ottie Kiser.   She spent most of her life in the Pontotoc area.  She attended cosmetology school after high school.  Mary Love met her future husband Buck Short while practicing her cosmetology skills and that haircut later led to a marriage.  Buck and Mary were...

Gloria Ann Richeson of Tishomingo was born December 12, 1948 in Clinton, Missouri to the late Russell Cleo Richeson and Viola (Van Winkle) Richeson.  She passed away at her home on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the age of 71 years, 7 months, and 7 days.  Gloria moved with her family from Missouri to Los Molinos, California at a very young age.  In June of 2018, she moved to Tishomingo to be near her nephews and their families.     Gloria enjoyed working with cows,...

Michael Ray Wood of Lindsay, Ok passed from this life on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at the Brookside Nursing Center in Madill, Ok at the age of 69 years, 2 months, and 4 days.  Michael was born May 5, 1951 to the late Johnny Ray Wood and Lena Rivers (Baker) Wood.  He was known as "Woody" to those closest to him.  Woody grew up and lived in the Lindsay area all his life.  Because of recent illness, he was moved to Madill to be close to family. Woody loved his...

James Harold Cape of Ada left his earthly home on June 23, 2020 at the Mercy Hospital in Ardmore, Oklahoma at the age of 77 years, 11 months, and 14 days.  James was born in Stratford, OK to the late Houston Cape and Elizabeth (Fairchild) Cape on July 9, 1942.  He lived most of his life in the Stratford and Ada area.   He attended school in Latta.  Upon finishing high school, James joined the United States Navy and served his country in Guam until May of...

Ricky Darrell Bryant of Durant passed away on Sunday, June 07, 2020 at the Carrus Specialty Hospital in Sherman, Texas at the age of 70 years, 11 months and 1 day. Ricky was born in Cobb, Oklahoma on July 07, 1949 to the late Troy Bryant & Ruth (Buckmast) Bryant.  Ricky was raised in the Durant area where he attended and graduated high school. Upon graduating high school, Ricky enrolled at Southeastern Oklahoma State University where he obtained his bachelors degree in Electronics....