Harold Ray Smith

1937-2025Published in the Guthrie News Leader - June 18, 2025Harold Ray Smith, 87, of Guthrie, Oklahoma, passed away on June 11, 2025. A lifelong resident of Guthrie, Harold was born on October 25, 1937, to Robert W. Smith and Sarah (Wallace) Smith.

John Monroe Stevens

John Monroe Stevens, 73, of Marshall, Oklahoma, passed away on June 10, 2025, in Oklahoma City. John was born on January 3, 1952 in Healdton, Oklahoma, to Charles Stevens and Betty (Riddle) Stevens. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Nellie “Erline” Lynch-Triplett

Nellie “Erline” Lynch-Triplett was born on April 6, 1939, in Guthrie, Oklahoma, to Joseph and Ruby Triplett. On June 11, 2025, she peacefully entered into eternal life, surrounded by the love of her family and her unwavering faith.

Mark Douglas Heins

Mark Douglas Heins, age 56 of Oklahoma City, OK was born on December 29, 1968 in Downey, California to Harley Wickersham Heins II and Donna Nadine (Roberts) Heins. Mark passed away on May 30, 2025.A memorial graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 1:00 P.M.

Stephen Eugene Woodard

1948-2025Stephen Eugene Woodard, 76, of Pearland, Texas (formerly of Guthrie, Oklahoma) passed away peacefully at home on May 20th, 2025. He was born June 2nd, 1948, in Guthrie, Oklahoma to Eugene (Arch) and Meralyn Woodard. Steve lived a full life of service both to his community and church.

Mark Douglas Heins

Mark Douglas Heins Services are pending at this time for Mark Douglas Heins, age 56 of Oklahoma City, OK. Mark was born on December 29, 1968 in Downey, California to Harley Wickersham Heins II and Donna Nadine (Roberts) Heins. Mark passed away on May 30, 2025.

Barbara J. Higgins

Barbara J. Higgins, age 86 of Guthrie, Oklahoma passed away on December 15, 2024. Barbara was born on December 21, 1937 to Earl and Audie (Bradford) Adkins in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

George Lee Winn

George Lee Winn, 79, of Guthrie, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in Guthrie. He was born July 9, 1945 in Topeka, Kansas to George Clayton and Velma June (Reid) Winn.Arrangements are under the direction of Smith-Gallo Funeral Home, Guthrie.Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.

Larry R. Ferguson

1937-2025Larry R. Ferguson, former publisher of The Cleveland American, Pawnee Chief and Hominy News-Progress, died May 23, 2025.Services will be held on Tuesday, May 27. He will lie in state at the Oklahoma State Capitol from 3:30 to 5 p.m. followed by a sunset burial service at 7 p.m.

Benjamin “Ben” Paul Taylor 1991-2025

Benjamin “Ben” Paul Taylor, age 34, of Guthrie, Oklahoma, passed away on May 1, 2025. He was born on March 22, 1991, in Richmond, Virginia, to Linwood Taylor and Debbie Kingsbury.