All Obituaries

Girard “Butch” Fish was born on Wednesday, March 29, 1950, as Girard Gould Bishop, son of the late Gould (Jimmy) Bishop and late Mary E. Blackbird in Fairfax, Oklahoma.  He passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Sunday night, April 5, 2020, at the age of 70. He grew up on Fifth Street in Fairfax at his maternal grandparents’ house, Girard (John) and Pauline “Tootie” Williams Blackbird.  He attended Fairfax Elementary up to fifth grade before...

Nancy A. Smith, age 67, wife of George Smith III of rural Fairfax, Oklahoma went to be with her Lord on Saturday afternoon, February 22, 2020. She passed peacefully at home with her loving husband and devoted sister by her side. Nancy Annette was born on Monday, February 9, 1953, the younger of two daughters, to parents Ward Vore and Mildred “Millie” Lee (Munday) Fralick, in the Ponca City Hospital at Ponca, Okla. She was welcomed home by big sister Rebecca. Growing up in...

Linda Fae Summy, age 74, departed this life into the loving arms of Jesus in the early morning on Friday, February 7, 2020 at St. John’s Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  She was born on Friday, April 20, 1945 to parents Ross Arnold and Bonnie Pearl (McClain) Chitwood in Fairfax, Okla., the fifth child of six children. Her first day of school began close to home as she lived very near the Grayhorse Grade School.  Upon completion of her first eight years, she graduated at...

James Edward Elliott, Jr., fondly known as “Jamie,” passed away Monday, February 3, 2020, at the OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  He was born Thursday, November 28, 1963, in Pawhuska, Okla. to James Edward Elliott, Sr. and Cleo Marie (Robertson) Abbott.  His Cherokee ancestry included his maternal grandfather, Robert Wesley Robertson, Sr. and his maternal great-grandfather, Howard L. Robertson.  He was also of Irish and Dutch descent. Most of...

The Family of Johnnie Thomas Roach invites loved ones to join in a Gathering of Family and Friends in John's memory at 2p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2020, at the VFW Building (former Senior Citizens Center), 74 County Road 6300 (directly across the street north of the Fairfax City Cemetery) in Fairfax, Oklahoma. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *...

On the quiet, serene morning of Friday, January 17, 2020, the beautiful spirit of Eva Donovan ascended to Heaven.  She was 67 at the time of her ascent and had been a resident of the Fairfax Manor Nursing Home in Fairfax, Oklahoma for the past two years. Eva I. (Wallace) Donovan was born on Saturday, March 1, 1952 in Dalhart, Texas to Leonard Arthur “L.A.” and Christine (McNutt) Wallace ⎯ the 6th of seven girls.  As a youngster, she attended schools in Amarillo...

Thomas Gilbert “Gil” Daniels ll of Fairfax, Oklahoma made his final journey home to his Creator on Tuesday evening, January 14, 2020.  He was 65 years old.  He passed away at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Okla. with his loving family by his side. Gil was born on Saturday, March 27, 1954, to Thomas “Tommy” Gilbert Daniels, Sr. and Carol Sue (Smedley) Wayman in the Fairfax Hospital.  He was the eldest of their three children, having two younger...

Richard E. Roberts, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, formerly of Claremore and Fairfax, departed this life on Friday, December 20, 2019 at his home at the age of 66. He entered this world on Wednesday, October 28, 1953 in Anadarko, Okla. to parents James Chakah and Anna Kathryn (Goode) Roberts, Sr.                     Richard was a proud, enrolled member of the Osage tribe and was also from the Pawnee...

George Earl Weston, retired Pastor, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 after a valiant battle with failing health.  His devotion to his family and firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. He was 80 years young. From his birth on Sunday, November 19, 1939 to his death on Wednesday he nourished people around him with his smile, joy, love, compassion, and faith.  He was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Edgar Earl and...

A beloved eldest daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend, Sonya Nicole Holloway passed from this world unexpectedly on Sunday evening, December 15, 2019, when she gained her angel wings. She was 38 years old. Born in Claremore, Oklahoma on Monday, February 23, 1981, to John “Popper” and Leslie Lynn (Tallchief) Holloway III, she was a lifelong resident of the Fairfax and Ralston communities. Growing up she attended schools in the Fairfax Public School...