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Benney (Ben) Franklin Carnes Sr., a cherished husband, father, Papa, friend and Choctaw veteran, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, at the age of 86, in Rush Springs, Oklahoma surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 16, 1939, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, Benney's journey was marked by a love of life,...

Willie V. "Bear" Bryant Sr.

September 25, 1947 - October 27, 2025



Willie V. "Bear" Bryant Sr., 78, of Chickasha, Oklahoma, passed away on October 27, 2025. Born on September 25, 1947, in Chickasha, he was the son of Roy and Clara Bryant.



A proud member of the Chickasha High School Class of 1966, Willie...

A time of viewing and visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at McRay Funeral Home. Following the viewing, Mr. Franklin's wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be held on November 15, 2025, at 11:00 am at Bible Baptist Church.

James entered...

The soul of Peggy Elaine Calhoun was reunited with her heavenly father on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Elaine was born in Riverton, Wyoming to Baudie and Peggy Romero. As the eldest child, she took great pride in looking after her younger siblings. While spending her early adulthood in Chickasha, Oklahoma, Elaine met...

Lola Belle Henshaw Metz, formerly of Moore, Oklahoma passed away at her daughter's home in Chickasha, Oklahoma surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, August 26th, 2025. Haven Home Health and Hospice of Norman, Oklahoma provided compassionate guidance and support for Lola and her family during her final days. Home...

A graveside funeral service for Billy Ray McVey will be held at 10:00am, Friday, August 15, 2025 at Fairlawn Cemetery, Chickasha, OK, under the direction of McRay Funeral Home. There will be no viewing.

Billy Ray McVey was born at home on the family farm north of Verden to William Martin McVey and Stella Chloe...

Gary "Louis" Lawrence passed away on August 1, 2025, at the age of 66. Louis was born to Ray Daniel and Nina Rose (Crickenberger) Lawrence in Chickasha on March 13, 1959. Louis spent his early years in Rush Springs and attended high school there. He married Debbie Waters in 1985 and together their union produced two...

Claude Ray Parnell, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, at the age of 80, in Rush Springs, Oklahoma. Born on October 3, 1944, in Hatch, New Mexico, Claude was a man who lived a life marked by devotion to his family, a strong work ethic, and a...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Charlotte Lynne Wilkins-Beaver, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend, who left this world on June 23, 2025, at the age of 55. Charlotte was born on January 28, 1970, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Gerald (Jerry) Wilkins, Sr. and Brenda (Brown)...

Seminole resident, Mary Frances Whitley (Barnes) passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 in Seminole at the age of 80.

Mary, the daughter of Homer and Martha Frances (Ellis) Barnes, was born on September 20, 1944 in Chickasha, OK. She attended and graduated from Chickasha High School in 1962 where she also played...

Bobby was born on April 27, 1950, in Rush Springs, Oklahoma. He bravely succumbed to his battle with cancer on May 16th . Bobby loved his family, being on the farm, and enjoyed the outdoors and visiting with family and friends. He always had an entertaining story to share that usually ended with a heart-warming...