Phillips Funeral Home

12/22/2025

Debra “Debbie” Lynn Stephens, 69, of Ada, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born on August 12, 1956 in Monte Vista Colorado to her parents John Dean Jones and Fay Rean (Goddard) Jones. She attended school at Vanoss High School and graduated in 1972. She later attended vocational school and went on to be a Director of Records Management at the Chickasaw Nation for forty-two years.
Debbie was the most loving, kind, compassionate, and hardworking woman. An avid reader, she could finish a book faster than you could hand her the next. She was a devoted fan of the OU Sooners and cheered them on as if she were their biggest fan. She loved country music, especially George Strait, and often reminisced about her younger years spent dancing the night away with friends. She had a wonderful sense of humor, delighting in a good prank or joke, and she was known for her big, joyful belly laughs. She took great pride in her home, thoughtfully decorating and creating a warm, welcoming space where everyone who entered felt like family. She raised her greatest joy in her life, her only son Courtney, with grace and dignity and touched countless lives with her contagious spirit and loving heart. Her greatest professional accomplishment was working her way up to Director of Record Management for the Chickasaw Nation, where she served with dedication and excellence for forty-two years. She retired with multiple awards in recognition of her distinguished career. Debbie left a huge impact on each and every person who was blessed to have met her, and she will be dearly missed.

Debbie is preceded in death by her mother Faye Jones, her father John Jones, her brother Glenn Jones, her sister Linda “Sissy” Jones, and her brother “Little” Johnny Jones.

Debbie is survived by her loving son, Courtney, her daughter at heart Janessa, her brother Melvin and his wife Lynn, her niece Amanda, her great nieces Cadence, Melody, and Cambria, as well as many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and cherished family members and friends.

Honorary Pallbearer: Melvin Jones
Pallbearers: Courtney Compean, Jake Johnson, and Dakotta Dew.

Visitation will be held at Phillips Funeral Home on Monday, December 22, 2025 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., as well as Tuesday, December 23, 2025 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

The graveside service held to honor her life will be on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Wanette Cemetery at 2:00PM.

12/04/2025

Today is the day!
6:00pm tonight at our chapel!
Snow or shine ❄️☀️

So many great things planned, as well as snacks!
I will say this, the bacon wrapped pineapple looks extra yummy this year! 🍍🥓

11/24/2025

Mark your calenders!✝️
Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:00pm

11/20/2025

Mamie Gail Williams, 84, of Ada, passed away at her home in Ada on November 18, 2025. She was born on September 30, 1941 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to her parents Loretta (Lorene Phares) Williams, and Earl D. Williams. As a young lady, attended Amon Carter High School until the 10th grade and then went on into many careers in which she excelled. Gail's favorite and most loved job that she had was being an Apartment Manager for an entire apartment complex. Gail was the definition of a devout Christian woman. She adored her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and had many well worn bibles around her house from many years of dedicated use. She also collected many notes, scriptures, and stories from the Bible and loved to copy them all down in notebooks. When she wasn't reading her bible, she would find joy in Christian movies, of which she watched many times. Gail loved her family, and particularly loved visits with her siblings, nieces, and nephews. She also dearly loved all of her cats that she had over the years, as well as the beauty of flowers, and enjoying the comfort of her own home. Gail will be missed by all of those who were blessed to have met her.
Gail is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Lorene Williams, and her sister Linda Calaham.
Gail is survived by her brother Robert Williams of Ft. Worth, Texas, her sister Becky Griffin and husband Mickey of Ada, Oklahoma, her sister Cindy Cooke of Coalgate, Oklahoma, her uncle Jack Phares of Checotah, Oklahoma and several nieces, nephews and extended family.

There will be a funeral service held to honor her life at Phillips Funeral Home in Ada on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 2:00PM with interment to follow at McGee Cemetery in Stratford, Oklahoma.

11/14/2025

Sondra Lee Mason, 84, lovingly known as Sandy, of Ada, was born on September 11, 1941, to Jack Minick and Marie (Collier) Minick. She entered her heavenly home after a life marked by devotion to her faith, her family, and the many people blessed to know her.
Throughout her life, Sandy worked in the photo lab at Walmart and later at Citizens Bank, serving a combined 25 years with dedication.
Sandy was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Ada, Oklahoma, and especially loved singing in the church choir. She was a prolific creator of all types of miniatures, a hobby that brought her great joy. She also loved Western movies, playing cards with her friends, and riding along with her favorite Ada police officers. Above all, Sandy deeply loved her family and her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
As an adult, Sandy made her personal commitment to Christ while watching a baseball game on television. With her children present, she bowed her head in prayer and received Jesus into her heart. She and Larry were later baptized at Oak Ave Baptist Church-an experience she treasured for the rest of her life.

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents Jack Minick and Marie Minick, her son Larry Mason; and her brother, Jerry Minick.

She is survived by her daughters, Donna Keel and husband Jay of McKinney, Texas, and Diana Ross and husband Toby, her grandchildren, Ashley Mason, Christopher Mason, Wyatt Keel, Allison Hawks and husband Perry, Natalie Burns and husband Taylor, Madi Kate Ross, Boady Ross, and Mallory Ross.

Her favorite scriptures were John 13:34, John 14:1, and John 14:6, verses that guided her daily walk with God. Sandy often shared a quote that reflected her unwavering faith: "God's 'no' is 'yes' to a greater blessing.

Sandy looked forward to the joy of heaven, and she now rests in the presence of the Savior she loved so deeply. She will be remembered for her kindness, her creativity, her humor, and her steadfast love for her family.

There will be a funeral service held to honor her life on Monday, November 17th, 2025 at 2:00PM at Phillips Funeral Home in Ada, cremation services will follow the service.

11/12/2025

Norma Jean Williams-Pennington, 72, went to be with her heavenly father on November 10, 2025 at her home in Fittstown, Oklahoma, after a fight with lung cancer.
She was born on May 12th, 1953, to Louise and Leroy Hatton in Stonewall, Oklahoma. Norma was the 2nd oldest of 8 siblings: With Judy, Bobby, Terry, David, Mary, Robbie, and Tracy, it made for some great family gatherings over the years. Playing volleyball on the 4th of July, going fishing, or just sitting around and laughing were all cherished memories.

She married Jack Pennington in 1969, and they had 4 children: Tanya, Carmel, Phillip, and Joe. Their memories growing up are filled with their mother's strong spirit, wonderful smile, and loving embrace. Through her journey here on Earth, she had many adventures with family and friends. She worked her entire life to help provide for her family and give them a home filled with love.. Her late husband, Michael, and she owned and operated a little gas station in Fittstown, where her grandkids knew they could always get a treat off the shelf from Mimi. She was able to retire in 2019 and spent the rest of her years enjoying her grandkids and great-grandkids, reading stories about dragons and magical places as well as her bible, going to play the slots with her big sister Judy, and sitting on her back porch, enjoying nature. She loved the outdoors and having her own land to grow vegetables and pick pecans on.

Norma is survived by her daughter, Tanya Anglemyer, her wife, Laura Anglemyer, and their two children, Michael and Cooper Anglemer; her daughter, Carmel Yeater, her husband, Ike Yeater, and their child, Elizabeth Guy; her son, Phillip Pennington, and his daughter Shelby Pennington and her partner Mickel Harris, and their daughter, Hadley Harris; and her son, Joe Pennington, his wife Alyson Pennington, and their children: Carter Pennington and his partner Emily Danielle, and their daughter Flora Pennington; Bradyn Riley and his wife Tosha Riley, and their children, Kash and Kora Riley, as well as Brooklyn Riley, Caleb Pennington, Caden Pennington, and Karson Pennington.

She is also survived by her siblings Judy Shulenburger, Terry Thompson, and her husband RC Thompson, David Hatton, Bobby Hatton, and wife Tanis Hatton, Robbie Hatton, and Tracy Hatton and his wife Charolette Hatton. She also has many other family members who loved and cared about her. Special thank you to her sister-in-law, Christy Hood who was her hospice nurse, and her brother-in-law Earl Hood for performing her service.

She was preceded in death by her father Leroy Hatton, her brother-in-law Glen Pennington, her sister Mary Morehead, her ex-husband Jack Pennington, her grandson Colton Pennington, her mother-in-law Homa Brown, her husband Michael Williams, her mother Louise Ens, and her grandson Kanyon Pennington. She is now in their arms, looking down on us all.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 5:00PM - 7:00PM at Phillips Funeral Home, located at 123 E 13th St in Ada, Oklahoma.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:00AM at Phillips Funeral Home, located at 123 E 13th St in Ada, Oklahoma, with Earl Hood officiating.

Cremation service to follow the funeral, attendees will be dismissed after the funeral concludes.

11/04/2025

Save the Date🎄❤️
This year will be our best program yet, and I look forward to seeing everyone!

10/26/2025

Thank you for everyone who stopped to see us at the Ada Main Street Halloween event!
We love our town! 🎃

10/10/2025

RV Brady, 90, of Stonewall, Oklahoma, passed away on October 8, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 6, 1935 to his parents Noma Ella (Stewart) Brady and Henry Robert Brady at home in Stonewall, Oklahoma. He attended Stonewall High School as a young man and later built a career at the Quarry at Holcim in Ada for over forty years. He married the love of his life, Sharon D. (Oltermann) Brady, on June 15, 1954 at the Johnston County Line under the stars and with their headlights as lighting. They shared seventy-one beautiful years together, until Sharon’s recent passing on August 11, 2025. RV cherished his wife, and his family, he absolutely loved every second he was able to spend with them. He loved attending all of his grandchildren’s events, as well as watching baseball, basketball, softball, noodling and football. He was also a summer coach for the Stonewall Baseball team for thirty-one years. RV was an outdoorsman as well, he was an avid fisherman and hunter who appreciated a good buck during deer season. He was known for being a handyman as well, he was great at carpentry and took great pride in everything that he built. RV was a loving and generous man who will be dearly missed by all of those who knew him.

RV is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon D. Brady, his parents Hank and Noma Brady, two brothers LD Brady and Don “Dunk” Brady, one sister Wilma Lee Ledbetter, one grandson Rick Brady, and one great-grandson Teagan W. Brady.

RV is survived by his Son Lance Brady and his wife Brenda, Son Dustin Brady and his wife JoEdda, Daughter Susan Thompson, Daughter Sharyl Daniel and husband Tom. Grandchildren: Brooke Sutton, Brettney Scribner and husband Josh, April Sanders and husband Scott, Amber Collins and husband Brett, and Josh Brady and wife Heather. Tyler Thompson and wife Fallon, Neicole Vanhorn and husband Justin, Bracy Blevins, Tobie Jones and husband Matt, Jonathan Daniel, Bradianne Roberson and husband Trey, twenty-nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren and countless nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers: Tyler Thompson, Josh Brady, Jonathan Daniel, Josh Scribner, Scott Sanders, Brett Collins, Trey Roberson, Matt Jones, Justin VanHorn, and Rance Kowey.

Honorary Pallbearers: Bobby Joe Weddle, Joe Krause, Sammy Townsend, Jim Jackson, Jackie Teel, Ishmal Tatam, Joe Dansby, and Mick Cristelli.

There will be a funeral service held to honor his life one Monday, October 13, 2025 at 10:00AM at the Stonewall First Baptist Church in Stonewall with interment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery (west of Ada).

There will be visitation held the day before on Sunday, October 12, 2025 from 5:00PM - 7:00PM at Phillips Funeral Home in Ada.

10/05/2025

10/04/2025

Celebrating the Life of V. Lorene Scott

Today, we gather to honor and celebrate the remarkable life of V. Lorene Scott, lovingly known as “Lorene” or “Lo” who was Choctaw and Chickasaw. She was gifted the spiritual name "Gentleness Woman" in traditional ceremony many years ago. Her greatest honor was becoming "Grandma." Her fondest memories are living on the Ihanktonwan Dakota Oyate reservation in Marty, South Dakota making relatives. On October 3, 2025, at the age of 81, Grandma Lorene passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who cherished her most. Born on May 17, 1944, in Coal County, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Irvin Cole and Grace Carpenter (Leflore).

Lorene devoted 25 years of her life to the nursing profession, serving with unwavering passion and grace. Her commitment to caring for others touched countless lives, and she was deeply admired for her quiet strength, generous spirit, and steadfast love for her family. Beyond her career, Lorene found joy in sewing and spending meaningful time with her loved ones. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, always putting her family at the center of her life. Lorene’s warmth, devotion to her culture and Creator, and her caring nature made her a cherished presence in the lives of all who knew her.

In addition to her dedication to nursing and family, Lorene was a respected pipe carrier and Sundancer at the Greenwood Sundance grounds with the Ihanktonwan Dakota Oyate for many years. She played a vital role as a women’s spiritual leader, guiding and uplifting others in her women’s circle through wisdom and compassion. Lorene’s spiritual beliefs profoundly shaped her approach to caring for her community and family. She was known for her generosity—feeding and raising countless children, cooking for Sundance singers, and supporting community gatherings with unwavering kindness.

As a boarding school survivor, Lorene endured the loss of her language and the sacred way of life but found healing and resilience through her cultural and spiritual traditions during her time in South Dakota. In her final moments, she enjoyed singing Sundance songs in the company of her loved ones. Lorene will be remembered as a strong, vocal, and fierce woman, whose gentle love shone especially for her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the entire community. Her devotion to serving others will remain an enduring inspiration to all who knew her.

Lorene is survived by her son, Jason Scott, and his wife Vanessa of Durant, Oklahoma; her daughters, Sonya Frazier and her husband George of Ada, Oklahoma, Monica Jackson of Lawrence, Kansas, and Debbie Unap of Skiatook, Oklahoma. She is also survived by her siblings: V. Regina Anderson of Ada, Oklahoma; Jo Hollingsworth of McAlester, Oklahoma; Betty Sue Allen (Odes) of Vinita, Oklahoma; Michael Carpenter of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; John Carpenter and his wife Shelley of Ada, Oklahoma; Elizabeth Gibson and her husband Jerry of Ottawa; Gerald Carpenter and his wife Dora of Ada, Oklahoma; Terry Cole and his wife Pamela; and Irvin Cole Jr. Lorene leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, an extended family, and especially her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren who she cherished the most. Her legacy will be carried forward by all who loved her, including a host of extended family, friends and relatives.

Lorene was preceded in death by her daughter, Gayla Scott; siblings, Norma Garcia, Alan Carpenter and wife Sonny, Ernest L. Cole, Sherman E. Cole, Patricia A. Mayer, Donna J. Mayo, Anthony Cole, Teresa Welch, and Lynn Humphrey; her brother-in-law, Edward F. Mayer; and her grandparents, Anice and Aurora (Noah) Cole.

Pallbearers for the service will be Nicholas Jackson, Little Sky Frazier, Thomas Scott, Jacob Frazier, Max Barnoski, Angelo Nuño, Michael Boucher, and Landon Fixico.

Honorary pallbearers include Jalen Frazier, Bobbie Unap, Joseph Unap, Andrew Unap, and Benjamin Scott.

In keeping with Lorene's cultural and spiritual traditions, the family will honor her with a traditional ceremony by lighting a sacred fire to guide her spiritual journey for four days and nights. Friends and family are invited to pay their respects, as Lorene’s viewing will be at the family home, located at 12825 County Road 3530 in Ada.

UPDATE**
A family night will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:00PM at Phillips Funera Home in Ada.

All who knew and loved Lorene are welcome to come and share their memories, offering stories and support as part of the healing process.

Lorene’s life will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Chickasaw Nation Community Center in Ada. Burial will follow at Boiling Springs Cemetery in Lula, Oklahoma, with a meal afterward at the Chickasaw Nation Community Center in Ada.