Obituaries

Mary Alice Coffin

Mary Alice Coffin passed away on September 8, 2026, at OU Medical Center from complications of lymphoma. She was 66.A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Community Church (512 E. Seward Rd., Guthrie, OK 73044).

Kenneth “Ken” Robert Smith

1942-2026Published in the Guthrie News Leader - August 26, 2026Kenneth “ Ken” Robert Smith Edmond/ Guthrie Oklahoma died 8/12/26. He was born July 10, 1942, at Sentinel, OK, and grew up in Duncan, OK. His parents J. Kenneth and Wanda A. Smith were teachers in the Duncan Schools.

Leon “Bill” Aynes

Leon “Bill” Aynes was born on August 11, 1935 to Ted Aynes and Mabel (Butler) Aynes in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Dorothy Ann (Kerr) Smith

Dorothy Ann (Kerr) Smith

Dorothy Ann (Kerr) Smith

1926-2026Published in the Guthrie News Leader - August 26, 2026Dorothy Ann (Kerr) Smith completed her life’s journey here with us at the age of 100 on August 19, 2026.
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James Herbert Freudenberger

James Herbert Freudenberger died on August 16, 2026, at the age of 88. Jim was born on April 23, 1938, in Guthrie, Oklahoma, to Benjamin Rudolph Freudenberger and Luella Frieda (Fruendt) Freudenberger.
Linda Sue Betchan

Linda Sue Betchan

Linda Sue Betchan

Linda Sue Betchan was born on January 29, 1942, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Issac Johnson and Ione (Youngblood) Johnson. She passed away on August 13, 2026, in Edmond, Oklahoma, at the age of 84.Linda was a former owner of the Hard Times Club in Guthrie.

Leon “Bill” Wayne Aynes

Leon “Bill” Wayne Aynes Services are pending at this time for Leon “Bill” Wayne Aynes. Bill was born onAugust 11, 1935 to Ted Aynes and Mabel (Butler) Aynes in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He passed away on August 13, 2026 in Edmond.Arrangements are under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home.
James “Jim” Leon Towle

James “Jim” Leon Towle

James “Jim” Leon Towle

1954-2026Marcia; and numerous nieces, nephews, greatnieces, great-nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and lifelong friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Maxine Towle and his father-inlaw, Lawrence Biggs.Jim’s life was built around the people he loved, the work he was proud of, and...

Tamela Jo Walker

Tamela Jo Walker was born on January 13,1965 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to William Wallace and Mary Jo (Bridgeman) Walker. She passed away on August 9, 2026, 2026 in Guthrie, Oklahoma.There are no services planned at this time.Arrangements are under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home.
 

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