Mary Ruth Cunningham Watts

Mary Ruth Cunningham WattsMary Ruth Cunningham Watts was born on July 16, 1949, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Frank Harvey Cunningham and Nancy Julia Elizabeth Powell Cunningham, and went home on the 29th of July 2026.

Shirley Jean Dye

Shirley Jean DyeShirley Jean Dye, age 92, of Guthrie, Oklahoma, peacefully entered her Heavenly home on June 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on October 9, 1933, in Guthrie, Oklahoma, to Walter Lee Charvoz and Nellie Kate (Ridner) Charvoz.

Steve O’Neil

Steve O’NeilSteve O’Neil, age 82, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at home in Guthrie, Oklahoma. He was born on May 28, 1944, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to Bernice Seidle and Felix O’Neil.Steve graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1966 with a degree in Radio and Television Advertising.

Susan “Lynnette” Hayes

There are people who simply pass through this world and then there are people who leave it forever changed. Susan “Lynnette” Hayes was one of those rare souls.

Darrell Ray Leach

1933 - 2026Darrell Ray Leach was born November 2, 1933, in Davenport, Oklahoma to F.I. “Bunk” and Violet Crouch Leach and passed away June 27, 2026, in Oklahoma City.Darrell attended a one room schoolhouse in Davenport during his younger years and graduated from Chandler High School in 1952.

James “Bill” William Coburn

1942 - 2026Published in the Guthrie News Leader - June 24, 2026James “Bill” William Coburn, 84, of Guthrie, Oklahoma, passed from this life on June 13, 2026 in Guthrie. Bill was born April 17, 1942 in Guthrie to Wheeler and Eulah (Starks) Coburn.He lived his whole life in Guthrie.

Kenneth Donald Branson

Kenneth Donald Branson, 82, of Guthrie, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Guthrie. He was born May 7, 1944 in Guthrie to Johny Guy and Helen C. (Brasfield) Branson.Services are under the direction of Smith-Gallo Funeral Home, 220 North 1st Street, Guthrie, Oklahoma 73044.

Susan Lynn Leach

Published in the Guthrie News Leader - June 10, 2026Susan Lynn Leach, 74, passed away on June 5, 2026, in Edmond, Oklahoma. She was born on January 31,1952 in Clinton, Iowa to Richard L. and Mildred (Brown) Walter.

Diana Jean Knight

1953 - 2026Diana Jean Knight, age 72, of Edmond, Oklahoma,passedaway peacefully on May 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on September 25, 1953, in Wichita, Kansas, to Dean and Donna Hinckley, who preceded her in passing.

Betty Catherine McPeek

1935 - 2026Betty Catherine McPeek, born Nov. 4, 1935, went to her eternal home on May 18, 2026. She was born in Houston, Texas, to Charles Clyde and Bengie Viola (Downs) Ballenger.If you knew Betty, you knew the sound of her laughter; she carried with her a joy for life, friends, family and nature.