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.

Russell Hall, Jr.

Russell Hall Jr., 74, of Mulhall, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on May 4, 2025.A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Vassar Church (19818 W. 56th St., Mulhall, OK 73063).Arrangements are under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home.

Mary Ellen Fox

Mary Ellen Fox, 49, of Oklahoma City, passed away peacefully at her home on May 18, 2025. Born in Fort Hood, Texas, Mary was the cherished daughter of Robert and Darlene (Clarkson) Ferguson.A memorial service to celebrate Mary's life will be held at a later date.

Earl Ray Sykes

1952-2025Earl Ray Sykes, 73, of Guthrie, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025. He was born on February 15, 1952, in Guthrie, Oklahoma to John Dell Sykes and Ruby Jewel (Collins) Sykes.

Dortha Louise Taylor

1928-2025Dortha Louise Taylor, age 97, of Guthrie, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on her birthday, April 22, 2025, after living a vibrant, full, and remarkable life.

Benjamin “Ben” Paul Taylor

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.

Russell Hall, Jr.

Russell Hall, Jr., 74, of Mulhall, Oklahoma passed away peacefully at his home on May 4, 2025. He was born in Midwest City, Oklahoma on January 20, 1951 to Russell Hall, Sr. and Helen Marie (Wallace) Hall.A memorial service will be held at a later date to honor and celebrate Russell's life.

Rickey Lee Farmer

1949-2025Rickey Lee Farmer, age 76, of Meridian, Oklahoma passed away on April 27, 2025 at his son’s house in Perry, Oklahoma, surrounded by the ones he loved and who loved him dearly.

Tedra Celeste Cantrell

1962-2025Tedra Celeste Cantrell, age 62, of Guthrie, Oklahoma, passed away on May 2, 2025, at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, surrounded by the love of her family.Born on November 1, 1962, in Oklahoma City, Tedra was the daughter of Gerald Nimsey and Rosemary (Hunt) Nimsey.