All Obituaries

Tina Marie (Lanham) Steelman, 58, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2022, at her home in Mustang, Oklahoma. Tina was born August 12, 1964, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and was a lifelong Oklahoman. Her greatest love was her children and she was happiest when spending time with them. As her children were growing up, she was a dedicated stay at home mom and homemaker who took an enthusiastic interest in any activity that her children wanted to participate in. Later in life, she found a...

Ricky Dan Ragsdale, 71, of Oklahoma City, passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday morning, September 17, 2022.    Ricky was born April 6, 1951 to J.R. and Velma Ragsdale and grew up in Pruitt City area.  He attended Fox Public Schools for 12 years graduating in 1969.   He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1974-1978 and was stationed in Wichita, KS at McConnell AFB. He made many lifelong friends while serving there.    Ricky was preceded in death by...

Robert J. (Bob) Hamilton passed away peacefully at home in Edmond, OK, on Sept. 16, 2022 at age 89, with his loving wife and family at his side. He was born May 17, 1933 in Hutchinson, KS to C.W. Hamilton and Clare Kerwin Hamilton of Partridge, KS. Bob graduated in 1951 from Partridge High School, Partridge, KS. In 1955 he earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Kansas State University. He married Margaret Legleiter in 1958 whom he divorced and later married Gail (Wiltse) Teichmann...

September 15, 2022, Stephen Edward Covert, MBA,CPA, loving son, husband, father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, went home to be with his Lord at the age of 73. Steve was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma January 10, 1949, to Richard Lee Covert and Mary Lou (Francisco) Covert, Allton. He graduated from Putman City High School in 1967, graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1971, and from Tulsa University in 1978. Steve married, Addie Louise Brown, on January 14, 1972 with whom he...

Joseph “Joe” Paul Lekites passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 21st, 2022 in Oklahoma City Oklahoma. Joe was born on October 3rd, 1958 in Lowell, Massachusetts to his parents Robert and Jan Lekites (Doherty). In addition to his parents, Bob and Jan, Joe is survived by his loving wife Donna Lekites (Morton), son Joel (aka Jose) and wife Jessie Lekites (Dowd) of Wylie, TX, son Jared and husband Wesley Lekites of Edmond, Oklahoma, and his four adoring grandchildren, (AKA the...

Michael Lynn Jones, 63, was born on November 22, 1958 in Corsicana, Texas to James Henry Jones and Frances Jeanne Jones “Sibby”.  Mike passed away peacefully at his home with his family on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Mike graduated from Texas High School in Texarkana, Texas.  He then went to work on off-shore oil rigs and eventually rigs in Oklahoma where he has made his home for the last 40 years.  He left the oil field and then worked as a heavy equipment operator...

A loving mother of 5, grandmother of 5, and great grandmother of4. She was a very caring, respectful, kind lady. She had a great sense of humor, that made us all smile and laugh. Her love for her family is what she will be remembered for the most. She was an active member if the church, a hard worker, and enjoyed many hobbies.

Donald Lynn Pitts, born on May 7th 1960 to Jim and Aline Pitts in Oklahoma City, OK was taken from this life on July 30th 2022 at the age of 62. Donald grew up in Leon, ok and attended school at Turner. He married the absolute love of his life, Melinda Gregg on January 11th 1980. They have 3 children. Kecia Loveday, Jimmy and Markus Pitts. 12 grandchildren TJ and Kayla Loveday, Seth, Payton and Parker Price, JJ and Noah Pitts, Isaac, Aero and Willow Pitts, and Gracie. 1 great grandson...

William John Rhoda Jr. was born on January 26, 1969 in Rochester, New York to William John Rhoda Sr. and Nancy Louise Bates Rhoda. He was the first of four children that also included David, Michelle, and Chris. His father’s second marriage produced another brother, Blake Rhoda. Billy was known in his group of friends and acquaintances as a protector and defender of those he cared about. He was a teddy bear disguised as a locomotive. One of Billy’s favorite things to do was play...

Terryll Lynn Joyner, 60, passed away suddenly in the early morning hours of July 16, 2022. Even though a failing heart took her away from this world, her loving heart left a beacon of light for anyone that knew her. Teri is preceded by her grandparents Joe and Betty Williams and Carl and Flo Wagner, along with her father, David L Wagner Sr, and uncle, TJ Williams. She is survived by her husband, Gregory Nathan Joyner Sr. She was an amazing mother to her son Nathan, his wife Britnee and, her...