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Anna Jone Morgan age 85, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Okemah, Oklahoma. She was born February 27, 1940, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Aaron Jones Gay and Bernice Juanita (Barrett) Colbert.
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Richard Myron Hall died peacefully in his home on November 2, 2025 at the age of 91.
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Rudolph “Rudy” Wayne Troup, Jr., O.D., passed away on Nov. 18, 2025, at 81 years of age. He was a devoted husband, father, friend, coach and deeply committed to his faith. He was born on Nov. 5, 1944, in Kansas City, MO, and raised in Holdenville, OK. Rudy displayed leadership from a young age as his high school’s quarterback and carried that same team spirit, determination, and optimism with him throughout his life.
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Mackilee Samilton, 94, of Wetumka, Oklahoma, transitioned to be with the Lord comfortably and peacefully at Avonlea Assisted Cottage of Seminole on November 13, 2025.
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Jerry Victor King passed away in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the age of 83 years.
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Margie Merriman, 88, of Holdenville, Oklahoma, passed peacefully on December 6, 2025, in McAlester, Oklahoma. She was born on November 21, 1937, in Atwood, Oklahoma, the ninth of ten children of Ira J. and Agnes (Gardner) Blackburn. Margie grew up in Atwood and proudly graduated from Atwood High School. She enjoyed a lively childhood surrounded by a large family, where she learned the values of hard work and resourcefulness- traits that would serve her well throughout her life. She played piano and participated in basketball and softball during her school years, sparking a lifelong love of activity, creativity, and community. On May 21, 1954, Margie married the love of her life, J.C. Merriman, and together they shared 71 beautiful years. Their home was filled with faith, family, humor, and the aroma of her wonderful cooking and baked dishes that blessed countless church events and family gatherings. Margie was the owner and of- fice manager of A-1 Feed in Holdenville, where she worked alongside her family since 1981. She was involved in her community in many ways throughout her life, including serving as a Boy Scout leader in the early 1970s and being a longtime member of the East Main Church of Christ. She taught Bible study, supported Vacation Bible School, and lovingly baked for fellowship and funeral services. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Margie was well-known for her exceptional talents as a gardener, seamstress, and cook. Whether mending, planting, baking, or serving, she used her gifts to greatly bless others. She was a woman of practicality and wit-often reminding her family with a smile, “We are not made out of money.” Margie is survived by her husband, J.C. Merriman of the home; and her children: Connie (Jim) Bryan of Ada, OK; Randy (Connie) Merriman of Holdenville, OK; Lisa (David) Ewing of Glenpool, OK; and Shawna (Darren) Thompson of Bethel, OK. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Laura Merriman of Oklahoma City, OK; Abbey (Cooper) Clayton of Claremore, OK; and Colby Thompson of Edmond, OK; and lastly, her sister, Sue Osmond of Tulsa, OK. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Agnes Blackburn; her sisters Zelda (Carl) Morris, Alene (R.C.) Borders, Anna Lou (Odell) Hays, Janet Treat, and Peggy (Harold) Merriman; her brothers Boyce Blackburn, Glenn Blackburn, and David (Jane) Blackburn; and her grandson, Tyler Merriman and Brother- in-law, John Osmond.
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Patricia Lea Benham, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born on February 8, 1948, in Strang, Oklahoma, to Lawrence Stone and Vera Vernice Provence. Pat lived a life defined by love, strength, and creativity.
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