All Obituaries

Statement from First United: It is with much sadness that we share that our Chairman Emeritus, John Massey, has passed away. John was remarkable and he loved big. He made an impact on the lives he interacted with, and this impact will be carried on through the legacy he leaves behind. In lieu of flowers or cards, please share your favorite memory, story, quote, encouragement, or inspiration of John and the impact he made in your life with us at...

Gwen “Sissy” Stanford, a beloved beautiful soul, left this life on June 20, 2022, at the age of 76. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas on May 17, 1946, to Raymond Smith and Lillie (Cross) Smith. Sissy married her sweetheart Paul Stanford in Gainesville, Texas in April 1987. Sissy had a lifelong passion for rodeos and listening to her favorite singer, George Strait. She cherished her family and loved to watch her grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s ball games. Mrs. Stanford is...

Maudie Jewel Anderson of Calera, Oklahoma passed away Saturday June 18, 2022, at the age of 101. She was born on June 4, 1921, to Robert Boswell Thompson and Maude Agusta (Houk) Thompson in Durant, Oklahoma. Maudie married L.B. Anderson on May 20, 1940, in Boswell, Oklahoma. Maudie graduated from Durant, Oklahoma in 1939. Vocally talented, she was a member of the Durant High School chorus that traveled by train in 1939 to perform in Baltimore and Washington D.C. In the 1950’s, she and two...

Carol Jean Hyten of Mesquite, Texas passed away on Wednesday June 15, 2022. She was born on December 3, 1942, to Charlie A. Garner and Pearline Beatrice (Flinn) Garner. At the age of 23 she married Wayne Hyten in Dallas, Texas on May 27, 1965. Carol was employed as a tile inspector, and she had many interests in life. Not the least was her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved spending time with them and hosting family events in her home. Carol loved cooking for these family...

Carol Marie (Niederer) Vaughn was born on March 10, 1950, in St. Charles, Missouri to Joseph Edward and Violet Margaret (Twelkemier) Niederer. She walked into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Durant, Oklahoma at the age of 72 years 3 months 4 days. Carol married Coy Eldon Vaughn on May 3, 1975, in Belle, Missouri. Coy preceded her in death on October 20, 2003. Carol was survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Tina Vaughn, Kingston, OK, Karen & Mark Delong,...

Sidney “Sid” Clarence Lewis, resident of Durant, Oklahoma for 82 years, passed away on June 11, 2022, in Denison, Texas surrounded by his family. He was born on March 30, 1940, in Utica, Oklahoma to Clarence “Pete” Roosevelt Lewis and Ida Lorene (Sallee) Lewis. Sidney married the love of his life, Jane Roberts, in Durant, Oklahoma on July 23, 1960. Sidney served the United States in the Army National Guard. He loved spending time with his family, hunting, fishing,...

Melissa Green left for her heavenly home on Monday, June 6, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 47. She was born on October 15, 1974, in Claremore, Oklahoma to Roman Green and Lorencita (Narcomey) Holmes. Melissa worked at Advantage Control in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She was a hair stylist who loved to watch cooking shows, but the thing she loved most of all was her family. She was a very involved mother and grandmother who attended all of her kids’ and grandkids’ school and sporting...

Donald Ray Crisp of Calera, Oklahoma, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on June 6, 2022, at the age of 74. Donald was born in Levelland, Texas on March 6, 1948, to Troy Dee Crisp and Bertie Inez (Helvey) Crisp. He married the love of his life, Joy Latrece Grant, on January 3, 1966, in Levelland, Texas. Donald was a retired logger and enjoyed many hobbies and activities including reading western books and watching western movies, as well as hunting and fishing....

Betty Jo (Brackett) Trammell passed away peacefully from a short illness at her home on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at the age of 91. She was born on December 18, 1930, in Bennington, Oklahoma to James Calvin Brackett and Dora Estella Sparks. She married the love of her life, George David (Jack) Trammell in Denison, Texas, on November 1, 1948. Betty was a homemaker who enjoyed raising her kids and taking care of the home, including assisting her husband with the farm. She loved kids so much...

Cathey Ann (Meeks) Reynolds of Woodlands, Texas and beloved mother and grandmother left this earth on May 27, 2022, at the age of 68, in Wasilla, Alaska.  She was born July 20, 1953, in the Haynie Hospital in Durant, Ok. to Hubert Ray Meeks and Elizabeth Ann (Burkhalter) Meeks.  Cathey married Tommy Joe Reynolds on September 23, 1959, at the Grayson County Court House in Sherman, Texas. Cathey enjoyed genealogy and traveling. Her favorite place to be was with her little men Josiah,...