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Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home, 500 S Main Street, Hennessey, OK (2026)

03/12/2026

Joseph Bernard Vadder III, 73, Hennessey, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Hennessey Care Center. Born on November 11, 1952, in Enid, Joe was the son of the late Edwin and Minnie (McCormac) Vadder. He was a lifelong resident of Hennessey and graduated from Hennessey High School in 1971. On August 8, 1973, he married Rebecca Haymaker they shared a beautiful life together for 41 years until her death in 2014.

Joe was dedicated to his family, his community, and farming. He served as a member of the Hennessey Co-Op Board, Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association, and was an FFA booster. He took great pride in his farms and especially loved raising cattle, wheat, and alfalfa. Joe was a man of deep faith and had most recently served as a Deacon at Dover Christian Church where he was an active member prior to his illness.

He is survived by his sons Joe Vadder and wife Christy of Westminster, Md, Sam Vadder and wife Lysse of Enid, and Karl Vadder and wife Lacy of Hennessey; grandchildren Henry and Michael Vadder of Westminster, MD, and Karci, Leilie, and Vandin Vadder of Hennessey; two sisters Starlet Jamison, Linda Racer and husband Vernon both of Hennessey.

He was preceded in death by his parents his loving wife Rebecca, brothers Edwin Vadder and Davy Joe Vadder, and sisters Peggy Winter and Joyce Davis.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Dover Christian Church with Jimmy Berkenbile and Pastor Drake Colvin officiating. A private graveside service at Oak View Cemetery will precede the memorial service. Cremation arrangements are by Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made in his name to Dover Christian Church with the funeral home serving as custodian of the fund.

03/10/2026

James Harvey Barlow, age 95, of Midwest City, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026. He was born on June 10, 1930, in Rudy, Arkansas.
James proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his military service, he dedicated many years of service at Tinker Air Force Base, where he later retired. He was known for his strong work ethic, quiet strength, and deep love for his family.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Barlow; his granddaughter, Christina Orr; his sisters, Georgia Clagg and husband Harold Clagg, and Mary Sue Lofton and husband Lonnie Lofton; and Peggy Quisenberry, the mother of his children.
James is survived by his children: daughter Brenda Hixon and husband David Hixon of Hennessey, Oklahoma; daughter Sherry Barlow of Del City, Oklahoma; and son Joel Barlow of Midwest City, Oklahoma. He is also survived by his grandchildren: James Hixon and wife Lydia Hixon of Jenks, Oklahoma; Amy Lane of Lantana, Texas; Lori Hixon of Hennessey, Oklahoma; Becky Gee and husband Kevan Gee of Hennessey, Oklahoma; and Samantha Smith of Del City, Oklahoma. He also leaves behind four great-grandchildren.
James will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his service to his country, and the many lives he touched throughout his long life.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on March 13, 2026, at Hennessey Cemetery in Hennessey, Oklahoma, with arrangements under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.

03/10/2026

The funeral for Regina Sue Eisenhauer, 78 will be at 10:30 AM Thursday March 12, 2026, at First Christian Church officiated by Jimmy Berkenbile and Rev. Ish Engle. Burial will follow at Hennessey Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.

Regina was born in Henrietta on September 21, 1947, to Joseph and McKinnon Humphrey and died Saturday March 7, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Tishomingo.

Regina graduated from Kaw City High School in 1965. She married Richard “Ike” Eisenhauer in Blackwell on September 26, 1969. Regina worked at Enix Flower Shop, then the Garden’s Edge for over thirty years. Regina was well known for her pies and won several local baking contests.

She is survived by one daughter Rebecca Welch and husband Kenneth of Dickson, one son Rick Eisenhauer and wife Kylene of Enid; five grandchildren Jenna Elmer, Dalton Elmer, Rylie Eisenhauer, Pierce Eisenhauer, Ike Eisenhauer, III, one brother Harold Humphrey and wife Linda of Blackburn.

Regina was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Richard “Ike” Eisenhauer, and one sister Teresa Hopkins.

Memorial donations may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society with the funeral home serving as custodian of the fund.

03/09/2026

Emma Gay Sieber transitioned from this life to her heavenly home from natural causes on March 8th, 2026. She was born on December 20th, 1934 to Luther and Winifred Branson in Cashion, OK.

She graduated from Kingfisher High School in 1953. Following her graduation, she worked for Pioneer Telephone as a switchboard operator.

She married her husband, Robert John “Jack” Sieber of Hennessey on April 11th, 1957. She and her husband began a brief foray in the dairy industry and continued to share a life in the wheat and cattle industry on their farm in Hennessey. They also owned and operated the Hennessey Livestock Auction.

Emma was a devoted homemaker and raised four children while assisting her husband with the routine farming tasks.

She loved to sew and made many of the clothes for her children as well as sewing clothing or costumes for the school system while her children were in public school. Emma also quilted and made many quilts for her children and grandchildren. She was also a great cook with a homemade gravy that the grandkids have tried “without success” to replicate and a homemade Mac & Cheese that is a family favorite.

Emma was a devoted member of the Church of Christ and attended church in Enid, Ok and then Hennessey.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Luther, David, Emmitt (twin), Melvin, and sisters Betty and Lola Belle. Daughters Jane Robison and husband Kelly, Jaree Sieber-Fry, sons Joe Sieber and wife Dora, and Jon Sieber and wife Lisa. Grandchildren Shane, Brandon, Jennifer, Emma, Jeri, Kaitlyn, Madilyn, Teja and Tavin, eleven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A service will be held at the Hennessey Church of Christ on Friday, March 13 at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at Hennessey Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.

03/04/2026

William Joseph “Billy” Gritz was born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma April 3, 1960, to Dorothy (Brown) and William F. “Bill” Gritz. Billy passed away in Enid Saturday February 28, 2026.

Billy grew up in Hennessey and graduated from Hennessey High School in 1978. He was a carpenter and big OU and Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved to go fishing and ride his 3-wheeler. He also enjoyed listening to KISS music and watching John Wayne movies.

Billy is survived by two sisters Sally McCartney, Wilma Bohnstedt, and husband Rick, all of Hennessey, two nephews Jason Franklin and Ryan Bohnstedt, five nieces Stephani Lim, Susan McCartney, Marsha Morgan and husband Jim, Stacie Wood and husband Steven, Maegan McCullough and husband Dillon; two great-nieces and eleven great-nephews.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents Dorothy and Bill, two sisters Susan Shaw and Nancy Franklin, one brother-in-law Keith McCartney and all four grandparents.

There will be a time of gathering and remembering Billy at noon on Saturday March 7, 2026, at the Gathering Place 6067 Madison St. Hennessey.

Cremation arrangements are by Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.

01/19/2026

Private family services will be held at a later date for Wanda L. Huntsberger, 66. Cremation arrangements are by Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.

Wanda was born in Kingfisher on July 20, 1959, to Willard and Betty Wheeler Burpo and died Sunday January 18, 2026, at her home northeast of Hennessey.

She married Rodger Huntsberger in Enid on July 21, 1984.

Wanda is survived by her husband Rodger of the home, one daughter Elizabeth Black and husband Drew of Enid.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Willard Lee Burpo.

01/16/2026

A celebration of life for Shirley Earlene Fryer Broughton will be held from 1:00-3:00 PM Sunday February 8, 2026, at Roosters south of Hennessey. The family invites everyone to come for food, stories, and fellowship in memory of Shirley.

Shirley was born July 29, 1934, to Cecil and Callie Fryer and passed away December 31, 2025, at her home in Hennessey.

She worked at local banks for several years, and as a secretary for several oilfield businesses in the area.

Shirley is survived by three daughters Frankie Wheeler and husband Randy, Vicki Martin, Teresa Cussner and husband Remus, daughter-in-law Carol Broughton, ten grandchildren, thirty-seven great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lee, one son Mitchell Broughton, three sisters, and one brother.

Shirley loved her family so much.

01/11/2026

The funeral for Terrel Jay Sturgeon, 78 will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday January 13, 2026, at Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home officiated by Jimmy Berkenbile. Cremation will follow.

Terrel was born at Kingfisher on September 4, 1947, to J. W. and Dorothy Mauck Sturgeon and died Thursday January 8, 2026, at Westhaven Nursing Home in Stillwater.

He married Kay Lantz in Eureka Springs, Arkansas on July 2, 2002. The couple lived on the farm west of Hennessey prior to moving to Stillwater.

Terrel is survived by his wife Kay of the home, two daughters Amy Divis and husband Lonnie of Enid, Jaime Tillman and Joe White of Tahlequah: four stepchildren Shari Matli of Hennessey. Rebecca Reames and husband Bret of Isabella Misty Wimer and husband Terry of Newcastle, Kris Lantz and wife Wendy of Stillwater; six grandchildren, eleven step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and five step great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Kathy, and one great-grandchild.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Parkinsons Foundation with the funeral home serving as custodian of the fund.

01/06/2026

Larry Dean Hays was born in Enid, Oklahoma on December 22, 1945, to Doris Morrison Hays and Okley William Hays. Larry, 80, of Hennessey, Oklahoma passed away January 1, 2026, in Enid, Oklahoma.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Debbie Long Hays; daughter Lara Jo Koch and husband Brent of Tulsa, granddaughter Abie Jo Koch Tetrick and husband Ty of Phoenix, Arizona; son Brandon Hays and wife Kacy, granddaughters Kalle and Zoey Hays of Edmond.
As one of 14 children, he is survived by sisters, Jonna Miramontes, Madeline Unruh; brothers, Terry, Garry, Guy, and Worry Hays. He was preceded in death by his parents Okley and Doris Hays, and siblings Marvin, Colleen, Velma, Donna, Joe, Thurman, & Bob Hays.
Larry graduated from Garber High School in 1964 and Phillips University in 1968. After a teaching and coaching career in Kremlin and Hennessey he worked for Pioneer Transports Oil Company and then had a long career as an agent and district manager for Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Hennessey. Graveside services will follow at the Hennessey Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home. The casket will remain closed at the church,but will be open at the funeral home from 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the First Christian Church of Hennessey with the funeral home serving as custodian of the fund.

01/03/2026

Services for Shirley E. Broughton, 91 are pending with Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.

01/03/2026

Services for Larry Dean Hays, 80 will be at 2:00 PM Saturday January 10, 2026 at First Christian Church in Hennessey. Full obituary will follow.

01/03/2026

Wake service for Carlleen Maly, 92 will be at 7:30 PM Tuesday January 6, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bison. Mass of Christian Bural will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday at St. Joseph’s officiated by Rev. John Herrera. Burial will follow at Hennessey Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.

Carlleen was born south of Lacey on July 29, 1933, to Oscar and Anna Bel Thompson Stotts and died Wednesday December 31, 2025, at Hennessey Care Center.

She married Joe Maly in Bison on April 7, 1952, and the couple celebrated seventy-three years of marriage in 2025. Carlleen was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, St. Joseph’s Altar Society, ACCW, and Catholic Daughters.

She is survived by her husband Joe of the home, one daughter Sharon Ingle of Raymore, Missouri, five sons Joel Maly and wife Susan of Moore, James Maly and wife Marie of Waukomis, John Maly and wife Dana of Choctaw, Mark Maly and wife Shawnna of Hennessey, Matt Maly and wife Dee of Choctaw; fourteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.

Carlleen was preceded in death by her parents, one infant daughter Diana, and one brother Carrol Stotts.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her name to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with the funeral home serving as custodian of the fund.

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