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Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home, 500 S Main Street, Hennessey, OK (2026)

01/11/2026

The funeral for Terrel Jay Sturgeon, 78 will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday January 13, 2026, at Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home officiated by Jimmy Berkenbile. Cremation will follow.

Terrel was born at Kingfisher on September 4, 1947, to J. W. and Dorothy Mauck Sturgeon and died Thursday January 8, 2026, at Westhaven Nursing Home in Stillwater.

He married Kay Lantz in Eureka Springs, Arkansas on July 2, 2002. The couple lived on the farm west of Hennessey prior to moving to Stillwater.

Terrel is survived by his wife Kay of the home, two daughters Amy Divis and husband Lonnie of Enid, Jaime Tillman and Joe White of Tahlequah: four stepchildren Shari Matli of Hennessey. Rebecca Reames and husband Bret of Isabella Misty Wimer and husband Terry of Newcastle, Kris Lantz and wife Wendy of Stillwater; six grandchildren, eleven step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and five step great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Kathy, and one great-grandchild.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Parkinsons Foundation with the funeral home serving as custodian of the fund.

01/06/2026

Larry Dean Hays was born in Enid, Oklahoma on December 22, 1945, to Doris Morrison Hays and Okley William Hays. Larry, 80, of Hennessey, Oklahoma passed away January 1, 2026, in Enid, Oklahoma.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Debbie Long Hays; daughter Lara Jo Koch and husband Brent of Tulsa, granddaughter Abie Jo Koch Tetrick and husband Ty of Phoenix, Arizona; son Brandon Hays and wife Kacy, granddaughters Kalle and Zoey Hays of Edmond.
As one of 14 children, he is survived by sisters, Jonna Miramontes, Madeline Unruh; brothers, Terry, Garry, Guy, and Worry Hays. He was preceded in death by his parents Okley and Doris Hays, and siblings Marvin, Colleen, Velma, Donna, Joe, Thurman, & Bob Hays.
Larry graduated from Garber High School in 1964 and Phillips University in 1968. After a teaching and coaching career in Kremlin and Hennessey he worked for Pioneer Transports Oil Company and then had a long career as an agent and district manager for Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Hennessey. Graveside services will follow at the Hennessey Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home. The casket will remain closed at the church,but will be open at the funeral home from 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the First Christian Church of Hennessey with the funeral home serving as custodian of the fund.

01/03/2026

Services for Shirley E. Broughton, 91 are pending with Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.

01/03/2026

Services for Larry Dean Hays, 80 will be at 2:00 PM Saturday January 10, 2026 at First Christian Church in Hennessey. Full obituary will follow.

01/03/2026

Wake service for Carlleen Maly, 92 will be at 7:30 PM Tuesday January 6, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bison. Mass of Christian Bural will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday at St. Joseph’s officiated by Rev. John Herrera. Burial will follow at Hennessey Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.

Carlleen was born south of Lacey on July 29, 1933, to Oscar and Anna Bel Thompson Stotts and died Wednesday December 31, 2025, at Hennessey Care Center.

She married Joe Maly in Bison on April 7, 1952, and the couple celebrated seventy-three years of marriage in 2025. Carlleen was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, St. Joseph’s Altar Society, ACCW, and Catholic Daughters.

She is survived by her husband Joe of the home, one daughter Sharon Ingle of Raymore, Missouri, five sons Joel Maly and wife Susan of Moore, James Maly and wife Marie of Waukomis, John Maly and wife Dana of Choctaw, Mark Maly and wife Shawnna of Hennessey, Matt Maly and wife Dee of Choctaw; fourteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.

Carlleen was preceded in death by her parents, one infant daughter Diana, and one brother Carrol Stotts.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her name to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with the funeral home serving as custodian of the fund.

12/23/2025

Cecil Edwin Brownlee was born in Tishomingo, Oklahoma on November 3, 1931, to Effa Ann (Caldwell) and Earl Madison Brownlee, Sr. Cecil died Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his home in Stillwater.

Cecil grew up on the family farm and graduated from Tishomingo High School in 1950. He had joined the local National Guard unit while still in high school and in August 1950 his unit was activated and deployed to Japan during the Korean War. He returned home and attended Murray State College.

As a junior in high school, Cecil attended a local girls’ basketball game and was awestruck by one of the players, Shirley Mae Doolittle, who would eventually become his wife and partner for 70 years. Cecil and Shirley were married on December 22, 1953, at the Centenary United Methodist Church in Tulsa.

Cecil worked for Exxon Oil Company which took them to Hennessey in 1960, where Shirley taught school and coached basketball. Cecil retired from Exxon after 40 years of service and they moved to Stillwater in August 1992.

Cecil was fun-loving and enjoyed joking around with people, possibly even pulling a prank or two. He enjoyed gardening and then delivering produce to friends and neighbors. He also enjoyed woodworking, playing cards or dominoes with friends, hunting, and his dogs. He loved his family and never missed a game or event involving Shirley or his children.

He was an active member of the Hennessey and Stillwater First Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ). He was a 72-year member of the Tishomingo Lodge #91.

Cecil is survived by his children Russell Brownlee and wife Rovay of Wilburton, Sigrid Brownlee Krause and husband Greg of Tonkawa, and Brett Brownlee and wife Erin of Stillwater; six grandchildren: Caitlin Brownlee Parker and husband Josh and their daughter, Sadie, Conor Brownlee, Jessica Brownlee, Barrett Brownlee, Jace Brownlee and Cole Brownlee.

Cecil was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, two brothers and the love of his life, Shirley Mae, who passed away on December 9, 2023.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the 30/20 Club Scholarship Fund of First Christian Church with the funeral home serving as custodian.

Viewing will be Sunday from 9:00 am until 6:00 PM at Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home, Hennessey. Graveside services will be held on Monday, December 29, at 1:00 p.m. at the Hennessey Cemetery. Reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall of the Hennessey First Christian Church from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Everyone is welcome.

12/22/2025

CG “Shorty” Jones was born on May 27, 1940, to Agnes and Virgil Jones, in Nogal, New Mexico. He was the third of ten children and the oldest boy. Story has it, Shorty got his nickname from his grade school bus driver. His given name was Carrol Gene, but his favorite name of all was “Pappy.”
Shorty graduated from Capitain Highschool in 1959, then honorably served in the United States Air Force in the 60’s. He enjoyed traveling, yard work, sports, livestock, and rodeos, along with the loyal companionship of a good dog. Although he lost his right hand in an oilfield accident in ‘75, he never let that slow him down. He was a hardworking, generous, and dependable man. He was deeply loved and will be missed by many.
On December 19, 2025, Shorty peacefully passed at home in Hennessey. He was joyfully reunited in Heaven with cherished loved ones, greeted by family and friends who had been waiting for him.
A Celebration of Life will be held on January 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. led by Vernon Racer. It will be located at the One Twenty-Two building on Main Street in Hennessey, formerly the Funtime Video Store he owned in the 2000’s.
In honor of Pappy, family asks that guests wear blue, his favorite color. As we celebrate a life well lived, everyone is encouraged to share a favorite memory or story, either aloud or written on paper to be enjoyed later. As he wished, cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Nogal Mesa Ranchmans’ Camp Meeting in Shorty’s name. This special gathering of faith, fellowship, and worship was near and dear to his heart.

12/22/2025

Jaqueta Colleen Connell of Dover, who was known and loved by all as Jackie departed this world at her home Friday December 19, 2025.

She was born in Midland, Texas on October 23, 1937, to Lee and Iva Franks. She was raised in Bristow, Oklahoma and graduated from high school there.

She married Calvin “Rusty” Connell October 2, 1970. Rusty had three children from a previous marriage, Connie Hawkins, Cal Connell, and Doug Connell. Jackie had one daughter Diann Hoover previously. The couple then had one daughter Jana Connell Robinette to complete their family.

Rusty and Jackie made their home in Dover where Jackie was a licensed beautician and homemaker. Her hobbies included working in her yard, planting flowers, painting, and crafting. Jackie enjoyed attending church and working with the family’s animals. She and Rusty raised their children with love and devotion. Jackie was most proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

As we will miss her on earth, her memory will forever be in our hearts. She was greeted at the gates of Heaven by her husband, Calvin “Rusty” Connell, her parents Lee and Iva Franks, her brothers Ulumn Franks, Gene Franks, their son Cal and granddaughter Tiffany.

Jackie is survived by her children Diann Hoover and Steve Buckner of Dover, Jana Robinette of Enid, Connie Hawkins and husband Bill of Loyal, Doug Connell and wife Kim of Perry; one sister Judy Haney and husband Bill, grandchildren and great-grandchildren Morgan Spracklen and husband Charlie, Blaze Smith, Taylor Spracklen, Jacob and wife Ainsley, Calvin, Hudson and Maxson Hoover, Whittni Butts and boyfriend Marquel, as well as may extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Friday December 26, 2025, at Dover Christian Church officiated by Jimmy Berkenbile. Burial will follow at Dover Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home. Viewing will be Tuesday December 23, 2025 from 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association with the funeral home serving as custodian of the fund.

12/19/2025

Ronald Dean Collier (Ronnie) entered the world on July 8th, 1952, in Wewoka, Ok. He was the first-born son of JC and Ruby (Quisenberry) Collier. He peacefully passed on December 17th, 2025, in the home.

Ronnie married Wanda Arend on June 10, 1975, in Hennessey, Ok. They welcomed one son, Travis Don Collier on March 23, 1976, in Enid, Ok.

Despite a terrible motorcycle accident in the late 1970’s that put him in a coma, he regained the ability to walk and talk, although his speech was affected for the rest of his life. Ronnie worked in the oil field for his parents’ business, J. C’s Well Service, as a rig operator.

Ronnie loved to fish and listening to music, and he enjoyed trips to the casinos later in life. He was a good man, and he was loved dearly by all who knew him.
He is survived by his son, Travis Collier of Hennessey, two sisters, Vicky Bell and her husband, Virgle of Hennessey, Sharon Aufleger of Geary and one brother, Larry Collier of Dover.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Ruby & J.C Collier, infant sister Carol Collier, brothers David Collier and Terry Collier. One nephew, Chance Bell and one niece, Tisha Drake Collier.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday December 27, 2025 at Hennessey Cemetery. Cremation arrangements are by Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.

12/15/2025

The funeral for Carolyn Maddox 82 will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday December 17, 2025, at Dover Christian Church officiated by Jimmy Berkenbile and Vernon Racer, Burial will follow at Hennessey Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.

Carolyn was born in Hennessey on April 8, 1943, to Freddy and Iola Harris Roberts and died Friday December 12, 2025, in Oklahoma City.

She graduated from Hennessey High School. Carolyn married Larry Maddox in Hennessey June 4, 1960. She was a member of Dover Christian Church.

Carolyn is survived by one son Terry Maddox and wife Sheri of Hennessey, one daughter Melisia Mead and husband Ronnie of Dover; five grandchildren Staci Maddox, Kelci Gregory, Brandi Holder, Jessica Gatlin, Ashlyn Mead; eight great-grandchildren Kinslee, Addi, Ava, Collin, Isabella, Gracie, Greyson, and Khole.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Larry, two brothers Roy Roberts and Charles Roberts.

Memorial donations may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society with the funeral home serving as custodian of the fund.

11/28/2025

The funeral for Fred Elmer Jones, 74 will be at 3:00 PM Saturday November 29, 2025, at Dover Christian Church officiated by C**t Melrose. The family will receive guests at the church beginning at 2:00 PM for visitation. Private burial will take place at a later date. Arrangements are by Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home, Hennessey.

Fred was born in Perry, Iowa on February 20, 1951, to Claire Eugene and Marjorie Beulah Smith Jones and died Thursday November 27, 2025, at the Commons in Enid.

Fred attended Friends Bible College in Haviland, Kansas. There he met Sharon Binford, and the couple were married in 1971. Three children were born to this union, Michelle, Michael, and Melissa.

Fred later married Evelyn Kathryn (Rikli) Myers in Enid on December 31, 2011. They made their home in Dover for the past fourteen years.

He was a member of Dover Christian Church, and past member of the Hennessey Powder and String Club.

Following graduation from Friends Bible College, Fred was a youth pastor in Wichita, Kansas, then pastored churches in Elizabethton, Tennessee, Kansas City, Missouri, Salem, Iowa, Penrose, Colorado, Rough Rock, Arizona where he pastored on the Navajo Reservation. He then pastored in Cherokee, Dover, and Loyal, Oklahoma.

Fred was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He began collecting and restoring Ford Model T’s, which transitioned into him becoming a machinist and rebuilding and restoring antique engines. Fred collected antique fishing lures. He was also a meticulous woodworker and later became a gunsmith.

Fred is survived by his wife Evelyn of the home; two daughters Michelle Morford and husband Kenny of Haviland, Kansas, Melissa Tucker and husband Marc of Bel Aire, Kansas, one son Michael Jones and wife Sarah of Woodward; two step-sons Heath Melrose and wife Lucia of Moldova, Europe, C**t Melrose and wife Lindy of Pearland,
Texas; grandchildren Alissa Tomberlin, Kylee Hunt, Jenna Cole, Zion Myers, Catelyn Jones, Caleb Jones, Cara Jones, Callie Jones, Gavin Tucker, Gabriel Tucker, Adriana Tucker, Rylie Tucker, Ariella Tucker, Eugenia Ermurachi, Vlad Ermurachi, Kathryn Melrose, Nova Melrose, Abigayle Melrose, Boston Melrose; three great-grandchildren Kallen Tomberlin, Kassidy Tomberlin, Nehemiah Hunt; three sisters Gaynelle Kirkberg and husband Bruce, and Marilee Savage and husband Steven, and Marla Cole.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother-in-law Brian Cole.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Dover Christian Church Mission Fund with the funeral home serving as custodian of the fund.

11/28/2025

The funeral for Fred Elmer Jones, 74 will be at 3:00 PM Saturday November 29, 2025 at Dover Christian Church. The family will receive guests at the church beginning at 2:00 PM. Full obituary will follow.

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