Ray “Duane” Goodson 1941-2025

Ray “Duane” Goodson, age 84, of Guthrie, Oklahoma, passed away on October 16, 2025. He was born on September 21, 1941, in Elmore City, Oklahoma, to Andrew and Fleeta (Robinson) Goodson.Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m.

Paul “David” Merling - 1948-2025

Paul “David” Merling passed away on October 11, 2025, in Guthrie, Oklahoma. He was born on June 14, 1948, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Clark and Mary (Stover) Merling.Services are pending at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home.

Marilyn Eileen Bernardy 1944-2025

Marilyn Eileen Bernardy, 81, of Guthrie, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on October 6, 2025, surrounded by her family’s love. She was born on January 5, 1944, in Golf Manor, Ohio, to Stanley W. and Dorothy M. (Schnell) Budd.

Jon Dee “JD” Inda 1952-2025

Jon Dee “JD” Inda, 73, of Guthrie, Oklahoma, will be remembered as a colorful storyteller who made friends everywhere he went. One of his favorite tales was how he once convinced someone to invite him to their family reunion simply because they shared the same last name.

Jean Stroup - 1934-2025

Jean Stroup, 91, of Guthrie, Oklahoma, passed away on October 8, 2025. Jean was born on July 4, 1934 in Depew, Oklahoma, to Leonard Edward and Emma (Mullins) Ailey.

Ronald Lee Thornbrue 1946-2025

Ronald Lee Thornbrue was the baby of nine children born on October 19, 1946 to Delbert Shores Thornbrue and Nora Elcarney (Mercer) Thornbrue.

Grover Harold Gay 1947-2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Grover Harold Gay. Harold was born in Waurika, OK on March 1st, 1947 to Grover and Lillian Gay. Harold grew up in Waurika and graduated from Waurika High School in 1965, he then attended Oklahoma State University.

Catherine Maxine Lewis 1955-2025

Catherine Maxine Lewis of Guthrie, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Cathy was born May 24, 1955, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to parents Robert and Johnna Caldwell.A devoted family member, Cathy cherished every moment spent with her children and grandchildren.

Nancy Jolynn (Goble) Brake 1950-2025

Nancy Jolynn (Goble) Brake, 75, of Coyle, Oklahoma, passed peacefully from this life on September 24, 2025, in the compassionate care of the staff at Vici Nursing Home in Vici, Oklahoma.Nancy was born on July 15, 1950, in Guthrie, Oklahoma, to Alta Faye Goble.

Carole Jeanette Boyett 1947-2025

Carole Jeanette Boyett passed away September 17, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Her kindness, dedication to family and community and amazing strength, intelligence and adaptability will be missed. Carole Martin was born on April 3, 1947, in San Antonio, Texas.