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04/03/2026

Gary Max Conaway was born April 17, 1945, in Alva, Oklahoma, to Ruby Lou (Darr) Guston and Robert Guston. He passed away on April 1, 2026, at the age of 80.
At the age of 12, Gary was legally adopted by his dad, J.K. “Red” Conaway, who helped shape the man he would become. Gary attended Waynoka Public Schools, where he excelled athletically, earning recognition as a standout football player. He graduated with the Class of 1963 and was honored by his classmates as “Best All-Around.”
Following high school, Gary attended Northwestern State College in Alva. In January of 1966, he enlisted in the United States Air National Guard and proudly served his country, including active duty time stationed in South Korea during the Vietnam War. After returning stateside in 1969, Gary returned to his position working for the Santa Fe Railroad. He continued his military service commitment until 1972.
After receiving a medical retirement from the railroad, Gary pursued further education, attending Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and Northeastern State University.
Gary had a deep love for sports and especially cherished supporting his son, Jason, during club & school sports, & later on the rodeo circuit. He also found great joy in fishing, sharing stories, and connecting with others. Known for his warm and friendly personality, Gary never met a stranger and had a unique gift for making friends wherever he went.
A man of strong perseverance, Gary was dedicated to Alcoholics Anonymous and celebrated an incredible 47 years of sobriety. Throughout those years, he held both state and national leadership positions within the organization and helped countless individuals find their own path to sobriety, leaving a lasting legacy of hope and service.
Gary is survived by his sister, Debbie Hoffman and husband Kirk of Hinton, Oklahoma; his nephew, Kris Hoffman and wife Natasha, and their daughters Katerina and Sophia; his nieces, Kori Turner and husband Andee, and their children Brylane, Elli, Jagor, Dru, and Quin; and Kimi Dahlenburg and husband Dallas, and their children Denver, Demi, and Dakota; his aunt Betty Ann Darr Gray as well as numerous cousins, extended family members, and many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J.K. “Red” and Ruby Lou Conaway, his beloved son, Jason Conaway, grandparents Geoffrey and Ruth Darr & Otto and Cecil Conaway.
Gary will be remembered for his service to his country, his unwavering commitment to helping others, and the kindness and friendship he shared so freely with everyone he met.

Memorial Service: 11AM, Monday, April 20, 2026, Waynoka Municipal Cemetery Pavillion, Waynoka, OK
Services entrusted to Turner Funeral Home, Hinton, Oklahoma. Condolences may be sent to the family at turnerfuneralhomes@gmail.com, turnerfh.net, or you can find us on facebook.com (Turner Funeral Homes.)

04/03/2026

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Faye McCart, a devoted sister, aunt, and friend, who was born on February 15, 1951, and passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at the age of 75. Her life was defined by compassion, service, and quiet strength.

Linda is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Virgil and Dorethea McCart, and her brother, Thomas McCart. She is lovingly survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Willie Straughan of Mustang, OK, nephew Derek Woodruff of Tuttle, OK, and niece Jessica Lyle [and husband Josh] of Oklahoma City, OK, along with their children Killian and Adalyn Lyle; as well as extended family who will forever cherish her memory.

A woman with a true servant’s heart, Linda McCart dedicated her entire professional life to public service. Through her work in public policy and grant writing, she advocated tirelessly for human services and children’s welfare programs, leaving a lasting impact on countless lives and communities. Her work reflected a deep and abiding commitment to caring for others, especially the most vulnerable among us.

Outside of her career, Linda found joy in life’s simple and meaningful pleasures. She loved sailboats and lighthouses, finding peace and beauty in their quiet symbolism and the stories they seemed to tell. She enjoyed pasta dinners paired with a good glass of white wine, often shared with those she loved. An avid reader, she especially enjoyed novels by James Patterson and similar authors, and she could often be found enjoying a compelling law show.

Her faith was a cornerstone of her life. A devoted and active member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Madison, Wisconsin, Linda lived out her faith not only in word, but in action – through kindness, generosity, and steadfast service. She found comfort in the rhythms of prayer and worship and carried that peace into the way she cared for others.

Above all, Linda will be remembered as a selfless and loving person who gave freely of herself and walked through this world with grace. We trust that she is now held in God’s eternal care, where there is no more pain or sorrow, only peace.

A service celebrating the life of Linda will be held at Hinton Cemetery, 821 N. Marion Ave. in Hinton, Oklahoma, on April 14th at 11 a.m., with prayers of thanksgiving for her life and witness. Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance and in hope after the service at The Wright Place Events Center, located at 111 W. Main, Hinton.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Madison, Wisconsin, a community that was so meaningful to Linda and where her spirit of service and faith was so deeply rooted. If sending flowers for the service, please send to Turner Funeral Home at 123 W. Park St., Hinton, OK 73047.

May light perpetually shine upon her, and may her memory be a guiding light to all who knew and loved her.

04/03/2026

Scott McCathern

04/02/2026

Scott McCathern, 67, of Clinton, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born September 6, 1958, in Oklahoma City to Marvin L. McCathern and Helen M. (Upton) McCathern. Scott was raised south of Binger, OK, alongside his siblings, where he grew up working on the family farm. He cherished helping his father and brothers with cattle, a passion that stayed with him throughout his life. Scott graduated from Oney High School in 1976. While still in school, he attended Vo-Tech courses, where he developed an early interest in computers. He began his working career at Hollytex Carpet Mill, where he was employed for 23 years. Over the years, he also worked as a meat cutter for Duty Packers, Red Bud, and Williams Grocery. He later held positions with Fractech Oilfield Chemicals and Walmart for a few years prior to his retirement. Scott proudly served his country in the US Air Force Air Guard Division from 1979 to 1985, specializing in telecommunications. On October 19, 1985, he married Carol Ann Morrison in Clinton, Oklahoma. The couple made their home together and, following retirement, moved to Clinton in 2021. Scott was a devoted member of the Church of Christ in Gracemont, where he taught classes and occasionally led singing. He found great joy in simple pleasures—raising chickens, gardening, fishing, and walking along the creek.
He is survived by his loving wife, Carol McCathern of Clinton; two daughters, Sarah Galbraith and husband Adam of Noble, Oklahoma, and Cayla McCathern-Ray of Clinton, Oklahoma; two grandsons, Dakota Palmer and Tyler McCathern; two brothers, Farron McCathern and wife Rhonda of Clinton, Oklahoma, and Ross McCathern and wife Sherry of Anadarko, Oklahoma; one sister, Carla McCathern of Anadarko, Oklahoma; as well as numerous aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Helen McCathern, and his in-laws, Roy and Billie Jo Morrison.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 3, 2026, at the Church of Christ in Gracemont, Oklahoma, with Mr. Jimmie Keas and Mr. Ryan Driskill officiating. Burial will follow in Murray Cemetery in Binger, Oklahoma

Services entrusted to Turner Funeral Home, Binger, OK, Condolences may be sent to the family at turnerfuneralhomes@gmail.com, turnerfh.net, or on Facebook at Turner & Son Funeral Homes and Crematory.

04/01/2026

Ronnie Larry White, 70, of El Reno, Oklahoma, was born on October 3, 1955, in Clinton, Oklahoma, to Francis Lee White and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Belle (Head) White. He passed away on March 29, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 70. Ronnie was raised in Hinton, Oklahoma, where he spent most of his life. He first married Dana Sharry, and to this union were born two sons, Corey and Nathan. Later, he married Luanne, who brought April and Richard into the marriage, and then came Laci and Larry. Ronnie made his living as a mechanic in the oilfield and was known for his ability to fix just about anything with an engine. He had a natural talent for working on vehicles and enjoyed tinkering with anything mechanical. He loved riding four-wheelers and took pride in being able to make almost anything run. In addition to his mechanical skills, Ronnie enjoyed gardening, listening to classic rock and blues music, and spending time with his family. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved making others laugh. Ronnie especially cherished teaching his children how to work on things and pass along his knowledge. Ronnie will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Ronnie is survived by his children: Corey White and wife Tammy of Hinton, Oklahoma; Nathan White of Hinton, Oklahoma; Larry White and fiancée Dawna of El Reno, Oklahoma; Laci White and Tracy Hudson of El Reno, Oklahoma; Richard White, and April Rae Kenny of Hinton, Oklahoma. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Johnnie Lee Hudson, Clayton Ray Lawrence, Grayson Brady Lawrence, Austin Tyler White, Alexis Beth White, Teagan White, Rowdy White, Serenity June Kenny, Opal Rae Kenny, and Little Richard White; his brother, Jerry Ray White of El Reno, Oklahoma; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Lizzie White; his brother, Robert White; and his sister, Carolyn Johnson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Hinton Turner Funeral Home Chapel in Hinton, Oklahoma, with Reverend Mike Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Hinton Cemetery.

Services entrusted to Turner Funeral Home, Hinton, OK, Condolences may be sent to the family at turnerfuneralhomes@gmail.com, turnerfh.net, or on Facebook at Turner & Son Funeral Homes and Crematory

03/31/2026

Lynn A. Marvel was born on August 6, 1951, in Hobart, Oklahoma, to Jerry E. and Janella (Armstrong) Marvel. He passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 74. Lynn was raised in Clinton, Oklahoma, and later moved to Oklahoma City, where he attended Putnam City High School.

Lynn dedicated over 50 years of his life working as a scale technician for Toledo Scale Company. He was known for his incredible ability to tinker, fix, and build just about anything. A talented woodworker and carpenter, Lynn was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He took great pride in teaching others and generously sharing his knowledge and skills.

On April 17, 1971, Lynn married the love of his life, Glenda Driggers, in Ripley, Tennessee. Together, they built a life centered around their family and adventure. Lynn cherished time spent with his children and grandchildren, enjoying tent camping in earlier years, enjoying coaching and supporting his kid’s athletics, later traveling, boating, and exploring in his motorhome and fifth wheel. Lynn will be remembered as a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a kind neighbor, a patient teacher, and a man whose wisdom and generosity touched many lives.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Glenda Marvel of Warr Acres, Oklahoma; 2 children, Julie Estes and her husband, William, of Owasso, Oklahoma, and Lonnie Marvel of Yukon, Oklahoma; his seven grandsons: Ryan Schwalk of Chicago, Illinois; Rob Estes of Nowata, Oklahoma; Brad Schwalk of Mustang, Oklahoma; Austin Schwalk of Owasso, Oklahoma; Thomas Estes and his wife, Maddy, of Owasso, Oklahoma; Garrett Schwalk and his wife, Rachel, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Cole Marvel of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren: Roman Schwalk, Izzie Schwalk, Sophia Schwalk, Lincoln Estes, and Sloane Estes; his brothers, Jerry Marvel and his wife, Denise, of Houston, Texas, and Donald Britton and his wife, Christie, of Amber, Oklahoma; one sister, Toni Rogers of Tuttle, Oklahoma; his oldest and dearest friend turned brother in law, William “Billy” Driggers and his wife Sarah of Ripley, TN, other in-laws; Wayne and Lisa Driggers of Yukon, OK; Gloria Smith of Edmond, OK; Pam and Bob Gibbons of Edmond, OK; Marsha and Rodney Dahlenburg of Warr Acres, OK.

Lynn was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents, Eugene (Gene) and Halley Barger Marvel; and J.B. and Opal Armstrong.

Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at One Church, 7941 NW 23rd Street, Bethany, Oklahoma, with Pastor Darin Troutman and Mr. Wayne Driggers officiating.

Services have been entrusted to Turner Funeral Home, Hinton, OK, Condolences
may be sent to turnerfuneralhomes@gmail.com, turnerfh.net, or on Facebook
at facebook.com/TurnerFuneralHomes.

03/27/2026

JoAnn Caballero, 48, of Oklahoma, was born on October 28, 1977, in Weatherford, Oklahoma, to Isidro Hernandez and Maria Rodriguez Hernandez. She passed away on March 26, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. JoAnn grew up in Lookeba, Oklahoma, and graduated from Lookeba High School. On April 18, 2015, JoAnn married Raul Caballero in Lawton, Oklahoma. Together, they shared a loving life filled with family and friendship. She was deeply devoted to her family and shared close bonds with her sisters, cousins, nieces, and nephews throughout her life. An entrepreneur at heart, JoAnn had a page named Milo’s Treats, where she created a variety of Mexican treats, including candied fruit, strawberries, and grapes. She took great pride in her work and enjoyed sharing her creations with others. JoAnn loved to dance and always enjoyed looking her best when going out. She had an incredible memory, especially when it came to numbers, birthdays, and special occasions. She especially loved Halloween. Known for her wonderful sense of humor, JoAnn had a special gift for making others laugh. She also enjoyed playing loteria, card games, and doing puzzles, and she was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Above all, she cherished her beloved fur babies. JoAnn will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

JoAnn is survived by her husband, Raul Caballero; her sisters, Arlene Kent of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Sheila Laguna and husband James of Hinton, Oklahoma; Nancy Haire and husband Jeff of Florida; and a special sister, Samantha Barillas and husband Carlos of Hinton, Oklahoma, her mother-in-law, Leonila Perez; her half-brothers, Phillip Hernandez and Hector Hernandez; her second father, Alvaro Cisneros; and Sheila’s children to whom she was a second mother, her nieces and nephews, Victoria Morelock, Jasmin Garza, Benjamin Garza, Savanna Laguna, James Laguna, Jr., Ramiro “Buddy” Garza Jr., Nicole and Jantez Gray, Ashley and Andrew Weldy, and Allison Haire, along with many other cousins, neices, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

JoAnn was preceded in death by her mother, Maria Hernandez; her grandmother, Simona Rodriguez; her second mother, Olga Cisneros; her grandfather, Sammy Rodriguez; and her uncles, Salvador Rodriguez, Sammy Rodriguez, and Joe Rodriguez, and her cherished furbaby Milo.

Services will be held at the Turner Funeral Home Chapel in Hinton, Oklahoma, on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with Reverend Charlie Newman officiating.
Services entrusted to Turner Funeral Home, Hinton, OK, Condolences may be sent to the family at turnerfuneralhomes@gmail.com, turnerfh.net, or on Facebook

03/26/2026

Troy Lee Wiles was born March 19, 1943, to Isaac Newton “Ike” and Pearl Marie (Benton) Wiles in Quinton, Oklahoma. He passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 83. Troy attended Lookeba-Sickles Schools. He was united in marriage to Sandra Kay Lindley on August 22, 1960, in Wheeler, Texas. She preceded him in death on April 22, 2021. Troy worked for George Chenoweth at his dairy, worked at Sequoyah Mills/ Aero Commander & McDonald Douglas as an airplane mechanic, and later worked as a code operator for 3M, retiring in 2009. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, loved tending to his cattle, gardening—especially his tomato plants—and sharing them with everyone, and keeping his yard neatly mowed. Troy was a familiar face at the Cherokee Restaurant, where he ate daily, and he cherished visiting with sisters Bernice and Susie. He took great pride in making homemade birthday cakes for his grandchildren each year and never missed a birthday. Above all, he loved his grandchildren dearly. He was a member of Mount Zion Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Troy was preceded in death by his parents, Ike and Pearl Wiles; his wife, Sandra Kay Wiles; and his siblings, Tommy Wiles, Kenneth Laughlin, Gail Warren, Loretta Cooper, and Leeona Green.
Survivors include his son, William “Billy” Wiles and wife Nancy of Hinton, OK, grandchildren, Napoleon Wiles of Yukon, OK, Roxanna Coppage and husband Devin of Hinton, OK, Natasha Taylor of Weatherford, OK, Lindsay Johnson and husband Joshua of Coweta, OK, Turner Spivey of Weatherford, OK, and Michael Wheeler of Anadarko, OK; his great grandchildren, Jozie, Ethan, Tatum, Brody, Kylee, Jade (Troy), Lily, Justyce, Xavier, Winry, Brakyn, Lilyanna, and Jocelyn; siblings, Alfred Wiles, Bernice Coats, and Carolyn Butler and husband Larry all of Hinton, OK; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Lookeba Cemetery in Lookeba, Oklahoma, with Mr. Donnie Mooter officiating.

Services entrusted to Turner Funeral Home, Hinton, OK, Condolences may be sent to the family at turnerfuneralhomes@gmail.com, turnerfh.net, or on Facebook at facebook.com/TurnerFuneralHomes.

03/25/2026

Troy Lee Wiles was born March 19, 1943, to Isaac Newton “Ike” and Pearl Marie (Benton) Wiles in Quinton, Oklahoma. He passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 83. Troy attended Lookeba-Sickles Schools. He was united in marriage to Sandra Kay Lindley on August 22, 1960, in Wheeler, Texas. She preceded him in death on April 22, 2021. Troy worked for George Chenoweth at his dairy, worked at Sequoyah Mills/ Aero Commander & McDonald Douglas as an airplane mechanic, and later worked as a code operator for 3M, retiring in 2009. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, loved tending to his cattle, gardening—especially his tomato plants—and sharing them with everyone, and keeping his yard neatly mowed. Troy was a familiar face at the Cherokee Restaurant, where he ate daily, and he cherished visiting with sisters Bernice and Susie. He took great pride in making homemade birthday cakes for his grandchildren each year and never missed a birthday. Above all, he loved his grandchildren dearly. He was a member of Mount Zion Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Troy was preceded in death by his parents, Ike and Pearl Wiles; his wife, Sandra Kay Wiles; and his siblings, Tommy Wiles, Kenneth Laughlin, Gail Warren, Loretta Cooper, and Leeona Green.
Survivors include his son, William “Billy” Wiles and wife Nancy of Hinton, OK, grandchildren, Napoleon Wiles of Yukon, OK, Roxanna Coppage and husband Devin of Hinton, OK, Natasha Taylor of Weatherford, OK, Lindsay Johnson and husband Joshua of Coweta, OK, Turner Spivey of Weatherford, OK, and Michael Wheeler of Anadarko, OK; his great grandchildren, Jozie, Ethan, Tatum, Brody, Kylee, Jade (Troy), Lily, Justyce, Xavier, Winry, Brakyn, Lilyanna, and Jocelyn; siblings, Alfred Wiles, Bernice Coats, and Carolyn Butler and husband Larry all of Hinton, OK; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Lookeba Cemetery in Lookeba, Oklahoma, with Mr. Donnie Mooter officiating.

Services entrusted to Turner Funeral Home, Hinton, OK, Condolences may be sent to the family at turnerfuneralhomes@gmail.com, turnerfh.net, or on Facebook at Turner & Son Funeral Homes and Crematory.

03/25/2026

Virginia C. Ingram was born November 10, 1942, at her home on Hog Creek near Anadarko, OK. She passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Golden Age Nursing Home in Guthrie, OK, at the age of 83. Virginia began her education in Gracemont, OK and graduated from Gracemont High School in 1960. She worked at a local café until her marriage to Curtis Ingram on September 27, 1961 in El Reno, OK. Following their marriage, the couple made their home in Lookeba, OK, where they worked alongside Curtis’s parents at Ingram’s Grocery. After the passing of Curtis’s father in 1976, Virginia and Curt purchased and operated Ingram’s Grocery in Lookeba for many years, serving their community faithfully until 2014. Virginia enjoyed reading and was known as an amazing cook. She enjoyed listening to music with Curt, and spending time with her family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her so much joy. She also loved the Lord and church. She was a member of the Lookeba Missionary Baptist Church for many years, later joining Landmark Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her two children, Vanda Wall and husband Mike of Arcadia, OK, and Darren Ingram of Edmond, OK; two grandchildren, Joshua Wall and wife Millie of Brooklyn, New York, and Caleb Wall and wife Ava of Bentonville, Arkansas; three great-grandchildren, Wiley, River and Auden Virgie Wall; three sisters, Madeline Rinehart of Gracemont, Mary Creech of Norman, and Delpha Hawks of Anadarko; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Edna Castillo; her husband, Curtis Ingram; two children, Shawn Ingram and Sarita Jean Ingram; brothers, Pete Castillo, Felix Valdez, and Manuel Valdez; and sisters, Rosie Ortiz and Ruby Martinez.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Crossroads Christian Church, 619 72nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209, or to the Lookeba Cemetery c/o Tommy Hobbs 14043 CR 1140, Lookeba, OK 73053.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Turner Funeral Home Chapel in Hinton, Oklahoma, with Rev. Joshua Wall and Caleb Wall officiating. Burial will follow in the Lookeba Cemetery in Lookeba, Oklahoma, services entrusted to Turner Funeral Home, Hinton, Oklahoma. Condolences may be sent to the family at turnerfuneralhomes@gmail.com, turnerfh.net, or you can find us on facebook.com (Turner Funeral Homes).

03/24/2026

Charles Vincent Schuhsler was born on October 18, 1943 in Houston, TX to Arthur James Schuhsler, Jr. and Virginia Louise (Smith) Schuhsler and passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at his home in Hinton, Oklahoma at the age of 82.

Charlie worked as an accountant and later became co-owner of TelCam Communications in Texas. Through his work, he became known as a loyal and hardworking asset and made many lifelong friendships during this time. He, along with his co-workers and friends, would enjoy Sunday afternoon lunches, often staying well beyond their meal to share a laugh and fun conversation. Charlie was always a fan of good food and good music.

Charlie met and married the love of his life, Tiphany Gilliand and they made their home in Texas before relocating briefly to Farmington, NM and finally to Hinton, OK to be closer to friends. Over the past 12+ years, Charlie and Tiphany continued to enjoy outings with friends, collecting coins and various memorabilia and spending time with their kids/dogs, Casey and Gussi.

He is survived by his many friends, including Raymond E. Carbin, Jr. of Hinton, OK and JR “Big Brother” of Arkansas.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Virginia Schuhsler; wife, Tiphany Gilliand (2021); and dogs, Casey (2021) and Gussi (2022).

Charlie requested a private ceremony be held laying he, Tiphany, Casey and Gussi to rest together in a serene location in Caddo County.

Select services were entrusted to Turner Funeral Home, Hinton, OK, Condolences may be sent to turnerfuneralhomes@gmail.com, turnerfh.net, or on Facebook at facebook.com/TurnerFuneralHomes.

03/24/2026

Sharon Ruth Gates was born June 6, 1943, to LeRoy Ward and Reva Buck Graham in Little Rock, Arkansas. She grew up in Geary, Oklahoma where she graduated from Geary Public Schools.
She met John Gates at a dance at Tinker Air Force Base while she worked for the Oklahoman newspaper. They married a year and a half later, January 18, 1963, in Geary, Oklahoma.

Sharon was a military spouse for twenty years. She worked as a Red Cross volunteer at the Wichita Falls base hospital in the 1970s and later worked as a Social Worker/Secretary for the Chaplain at a local hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana on her husband’s last assignment. They moved to several states, to Okinawa, all with children and supporting her husband’s military career. She then worked for Earnie Hobreight at the abstract office, which led to a twenty-year position as Blaine County Clerk.

She loved to cross stitch, play piano at church, sing in the choir and the church trio. She and her husband loved to go camping in the motorhome and travel in the USA. They even joined a club and made many friends. Her favorite place to visit was New Orleans, Louisiana, where she would enjoy family, gumbo and beignets. Sharon was a member of the Christian Women’s Fellowship, Friends of the Library, Watonga Senior Citizen Center, and the Watonga Christian Church,

She is survived by her husband John of Watonga, OK, her daughter Shannon Sattler of Watonga, Ok and her son, John Gates, Jr. of Bethany, OK., her grandchildren; Alyssa Walker (husband Boone), Christina Sattler, Michael and Darian Gates, Dorian Gates, James Gates, and Victoria Gates, half-sisters Paulette Ware (husband Patrick) and Marcia Dimmitt and husband Jerry, Step-brothers; Jimmy Looney (wife Nita), Randy Looney(wife Karen), as well as a great grandbaby, numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Sharon was preceded in death by her father LeRoy Ward, her Mother Reva Graham and stepmother Irene Ward and son-in-law Keith Sattler.

The family requested that in lieu of flowers please make donations to the Watonga Senior Citizens Center in her memory. Watonga Senior Citizens Center, 112 S. Noble Ave, Watonga, OK 73772

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 13, 2026, at Watonga Christian Church, Watonga, Oklahoma, with Pastor Adam Lovitt officiating. The burial will be a private family event at Geary Cemetery.

Services entrusted to Turner Funeral Home, Geary, OK, Condolences may be sent to the family at turnerfuneralhomes@gmail.com, turnerfh.net, or on Facebook at Turner & Son Funeral Homes and Crematory.

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