Turner Funeral Homes

10/30/2025

Danny Wayne Foust was born December 22, 1950, to Tommy and Dois (Cooper) Foust in Amarillo, Texas. He passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the Binger Nursing Home in Binger, Oklahoma, at the age of 74. Danny was born and raised in Amarillo, where he enjoyed visiting with the customers at Foust Feed Store, which was owned and operated by his parents. In 1994, he and his Mom and Dad moved to Winnsboro, Texas, where he attended Pine Street Baptist Church. In 2000, they relocated to Lookeba, Oklahoma, and Danny attended Sickles Community Church. He participated in the Special Olympics, competing in basketball, softball, and bowling. Danny loved fishing, fire trucks, WWF wrestling, and listening to classic country music. He enjoyed sitting on the front porch waving at people as they went by, spending time with his parrot Wylie, celebrating Christmas and Santa Claus every year, and especially loved Bowling with his family.
Survivors include his sister, Linda Austin and her husband Junior of Geary, Oklahoma; nieces and nephews Valerie Camp and husband Tommy of Edmond, Oklahoma; Brandon Stacey of Vernal, Utah; Tony Austin and wife Lynae of Weatherford, Texas; and Amber Huffman and husband Russ of Huntsville, Alabama; great-nieces and nephews Kalee Tacker and husband Logan of Verdigris, Oklahoma; Brylee Camp of Edmond; Tinlee Stacey of Lake Havasu, Arizona; Landrie and Westlyn Austin of Weatherford, Texas; Sydney and Daniel Huffman of Huntsville, Alabama; and Bryce and Mitchell Camp of Edmond, Oklahoma; great-great-nephews Callen and Tate Tacker; aunt, Bonnie Manning and husband Jim Bob of Sacramento, California; and cousins Jackie, Ricky, Robin, Ronda, RheaAnn, Saralyn, and Neil, along with other cousins, relatives, many friends, and special family from the Binger Nursing Home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tommy and Dois Foust, grandparents, Mamma and Pappa Cooper, Big Pappa Foust, and Grandmother Broome, and two uncles and aunts, Jesse and Pauline Foust and Jack and Lee Cooper.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Sickles Community Church in Lookeba, Oklahoma, with Rev. Mike Davis and Rev. Tom Clifton officiating. Burial will follow in the Lookeba Cemetery in Lookeba, Oklahoma.
Services under the direction of Turner Funeral Home, Hinton, Oklahoma. Condolences may be sent to the family at turnerfuneralhomes@gmail.com, or you can find us on facebook.com (Turner Funeral Homes)

10/30/2025

10/28/2025

Esther L. (Robinson) Moorhead was born on September 15, 1931 to Hardy and Iva (Bright) Robinson. She passed away on October 27, 2025 in Geary, OK at the age of 94. She attended Geary Schools. While in high school, she was encouraged by her parents and home economics teacher, to pursue her dream of teaching. She comes from a family of teachers. Father Hardy taught in a one room school for several years. Her paternal grandfather, I.A. “Bob” Robinson taught the first school in Blaine County in a dugout during the fall of 1892. Esther enjoyed her high school days, especially home economics. She served as President of Future Homemakers her senior year. Enrolling at Oklahoma A & M at Stillwater in Home Economics was a dream come true. So many wonderful opportunities and challenges. She graduated May 1953 with a BS degree in Vocational Home Economics. Esther was active in several campus groups like Home Economics Club, serving as President during her senior year. And Wesley Foundation Religious group. Esther began her teaching career in Clinton, OK. While there, she met Doyle Moorhead, also a teacher. They were married in 1955. She taught in several schools and completed her career with 25 years at Berryhill Public Schools in Tulsa. She retired in 1987 with a total of 32 years of teaching. In 1977, she was selected by the faculty as Berryhill Public Schools ‘Teacher of the Year’. It was one of the highest honors of her career. Some of her most treasured memories are of the excellent teachers she had the privilege of working with and watching young people grow to become good and productive members of their communities. She has been blessed by continuing friendships and contact with fellow teachers and students. Esther’s leadership roles in professional organizations over the years included the following: President of the Home Economics Division of the Oklahoma Vocational Association, Treasurer of the Oklahoma Home Economics Association, President of Tulsa Home Economics Club, lifetime member of Oklahoma State University and past President of OSU Home Economics Alumni Association. She had the privilege of organizing the Berryhill Chapter of Young Homemakers of Oklahoma (YHO). She sponsored the Junior class for many years, and organized Jr-Sr Banquets. Although she and Doyle had no children, Esther averaged about 100 each year, including some boys, what a challenging but very rewarding experience.
In 1990, she and Doyle moved back home to Geary, making a 35 year circle. Doyle’s health declined and he passed away in 1996. Esther stayed busy doing lots of volunteer work, especially, the Canadian River Museum. She was a member of the First Christian Church, served on the board, helped with youth, and served on the Geary Library Board and Geary Fair Board. In 1997, she was pleasantly surprised and honored to receive the annual “Citizen of the Year” award presented by the Geary Chamber of Commerce. Esther has the title of “Mother Hen” from many of her classmates. She assumes this is because she appointed herself to stay in touch with classmates by newsletter or clippings, sharing both happy and sad events that touch each of us. She was actively involved in organizing the 15th, 25th, 40th, and 50th Class of ’49 GHS Reunions. She is known by the youth as the Brownie Lady because she makes delicious brownies to share with youth group.

Esther is preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Moorhead; her parents, Hardy and Iva Robinson; and her brother, Bobby June Robinson, brothers in law, Dwight Moorhead and Robert Moorhead, and Ivin Trontham, and Carol Bertholow, and sisters in law, Emma Lou Moorhead, Emma Lee Bartholow, and Helen Moorhead.

Esther is survived by her family of several nieces, nephews, cousins, a special friend, Kay Van Arsdale of Tulsa, and her dear friend, Linda Austin and husband Jr. of Geary, Oklahoma, as well as many cherished friends, former students, and community members who were blessed by her friendship and mentorship.

In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Geary Cemetery, PO BOX 125, Geary, OK 73040 or to a charity of your choice.
Services: First Christian Church, Thursday, 10:00 AM, October 30, 2025, Geary, OK
Officiating: Rev. Richard Cox
Burial: Geary Cemetery, Geary, OK
services under the direction of Turner Funeral Home, Geary, Oklahoma. Condolences may be sent to the family at turnerfuneralhomes@gmail.com, or you can find us on facebook.com (Turner Funeral Homes)

10/26/2025

George Lester Fitzhugh, Jr. was born on January 26, 1945, in El Reno, Oklahoma, to George Lester Fitzhugh, Sr. and Nancy Jane (McIntyre) Fitzhugh. He passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at The Heritage at Brandon Place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 80. George attended Geary Schools, where he excelled in athletics, especially football. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was united in marriage to Mary Brooks on May 4, 1968, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The couple made their home in Oklahoma City where George worked for PepsiCo and later for Athenian Marble where he was employed for 20 years. In 1988, George founded Fitzhugh Termite and Pest Control, a family-owned business that continues to operate today under the leadership of his son, Bryan. George and Mary lived on an acreage outside of El Reno in the early 1980s before moving into town. They later moved to Yukon in 1994. Following retirement, they enjoyed living in Gulf Shores, Alabama, beginning in 2017, then resided for a short time in Hot Springs, Arkansas, before returning to Yukon in 2022. George loved traveling to Costa Rica, fishing, spending time at Lake Texoma, T-Bird Cars, RVing, and meeting friends for coffee. He never met a stranger and was known for his warm personality, quick wit, and love of telling jokes. He attended Mount Zion United Methodist Church in El Reno and Mayfair Methodist Church in Oklahoma City.
Survivors include his loving wife, Mary Fitzhugh of Yukon; son, Bryan Fitzhugh and Angela of Yukon; three grandchildren, Brenden Fitzhugh of Dallas, Texas, Cooper Fitzhugh of Wisconsin, and Presley Fitzhugh of Edmond, Oklahoma; one brother, Melvin Fitzhugh and his wife Cathy of Yukon, Oklahoma; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George, Sr. and Nancy Fitzhugh, and two brothers, Johnnie Fitzhugh and David Fitzhugh.
Memorial contributions can be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or support.woundedwarriorproject.org
Graveside memorial services with be Saturday, 1:00 pm, November 1, 2025 at the Watonga IOOF Cemetery, 80646 N. 2590 RD, Watonga, OK 73772, services under the direction of Turner Funeral Home, Hinton and Geary, Oklahoma. Condolences may be sent to the family at turnerfuneralhomes@gmail.com, or you can find us on facebook.com (Turner Funeral Homes)

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10/25/2025

Michael E. Westbrook was born on November 4, 1961, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Ronald Eugene and Carmen Jean (Kerbo) Westbrook. He passed away on October 23, 2025, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, at the age of 63. Michael grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from Douglas High School. He later moved to Binger to be near his grandparents, and it was there that he met the love of his life, Tami Dawn Phelps. The two were married on May 17, 1982, in Binger, Oklahoma, and together they built a beautiful life and family. Mike had a love for the simple joys in life. He enjoyed raising pigeons in the backyard and took great pride in caring for them. He was also an avid c**n hunter and loved spending time in the woods with his brother, Steve. The two even went halves on a hunting dog and shared many adventures together. During those days, CB radios were all the rage—Mike’s handle was “Modena Kid,” while Steve’s was “Scooby-Doo.” Mike’s greatest passion was raising and training horses, especially for roping and team roping. His first horse, and best friend, was Skutter—a special gift he received when he married Tami. He loved wearing his 10-gallon hat and cruising around in his Monte Carlo, often ending the day with a big glass of ice-cold milk, which he had to have before bed. He loved rodeos and passed that passion on to his children. His daughter, Heather, found her love of horses and all animals, and his son, Chisum, carried on the family’s love for horses and farming. Mike was known for his generous spirit and willingness to help anyone in need. He truly would give the shirt off his back to someone going through tough times. Handy and hard-working, he could fix almost anything—plumbing or whatever needed doing. Mike was a devoted caregiver to his parents, wife, and children. Mike loved his grandchildren so very much; they were his pride and joy. He taught them so much about livestock and just “being at the barn”. He loved his family deeply, was a faithful provider, and took great pride in the life they built together.
He is survived by his children, Heather Pafford and husband Jeremy of Binger, Oklahoma; and Chisum Westbrook and wife Megan of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, his grandchildren, Tyler, Grayson, Keaton, Slayton, Ryatt, Tuff, and Kutter; his brother, Steve Westbrook and wife Phyllis of Binger, Oklahoma; his aunt, Georgia Wells of Binger, Oklahoma; his cousin, Michelle Austin and husband Sherman of Apache, Oklahoma; along with nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Ronnie and Carmen Westbrook; his wife, Tami Westbrook; his great-granddaughter, Zepplyn Dawn-Anne Pafford; and his grandparents, Dub and Jean Kerbo.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at New Vision Church of God in Binger, Oklahoma. Reverend Kevin Bartley and Reverend Melissa Bartley will be officiating.
Services under the direction of Turner Funeral Home, Binger, Oklahoma. Condolences may be sent to the family at turnerfuneralhomes@gmail.com, or you can find us on facebook.com (Turner Funeral Homes)

10/23/2025

Nona Faye Baker

10/21/2025

Charles Dale McMahon, affectionately known by many as “Bubba” or “Charley,” was born on September 14, 1989, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Charles McMahon, Sr. and Dolores Ann (Burnett) Stilwell. He passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, in Anadarko, Oklahoma, at the age of 36.

Charles grew up in Checotah, Oklahoma, where he attended Checotah Schools. As a young man, he lived a nomadic and adventurous life, working at numerous restaurants and always finding joy in meeting new people along the way. In 2014, he moved to the Binger area, and the following year met the love of his life, Sasha Smith.

Charles was a talented cook who worked at Main Street Café, Red Iguana, and the Dollar Store in Binger. Most recently, he shared his skills and warm spirit at Nowhere, Oklahoma. Throughout his years, he touched many lives—especially the young people he worked alongside—offering advice, encouragement, and kindness. To many, he was an “uncle” figure who always made those around him feel welcome and valued.

Charles had a giving heart and was known for his generosity—he would truly give the shirt off his back to help someone in need. He faced life’s challenges with humor, compassion, and an unwavering belief in lifting others up. He never carried hate in his heart and always spoke with honesty and sincerity. He had a special love for his dog, Gotti. Charles was most proud that he had been 7 years sober. He would encourage everyone to get sober… Cuz life was good.

He is survived by his wife, Sasha Bilyeu of the home in Binger; his children, Eli and Raynee Bilyeu of Binger, Zoey McMahon of Fort Gibson, and Izabella Casinger of Porum; his mother, Dolores Ann and her husband James Stilwell of Checotah; his sisters, Desiree Westbrook and husband Ryan and their children Regan and Reighn, and Alicia Chronister and her daughter Lillie; his grandparents, James and Judith (Judy) Burnett of Checotah; his “other mom,” Dana Smith of Binger; and grandparents Charlene and Jerry Wright of Binger. He is also survived by Nastasha Shook and husband Mickey of Gracemont, and LaTasha Smith of Cherokee, North Carolina, along with her children Raiden and Cairo, as well as many extended family members and friends who loved him dearly.

Charles was preceded in death by his father, Charles McMahon Sr., his father-in-law, Lindsay Smith, and his great-grandmother/”nanny nut”, Jewell Nadine Lawson.

Charles will be remembered for his laughter, his loyalty, and his enormous heart. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness and love that will continue to live on in all those who were blessed to know him.

Viewing & Visitation: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 1:00-5:00pm at Turner Funeral Home, Hinton, OK.

Services are under the direction of Turner Funeral Home, Hinton, OK. Condolences may be sent to the family at turnerfuneralhomes@gmail.com, turnerfh.net or you can find us on Facebook.com (Turner Funeral Homes).

10/20/2025

Nona Faye Ross Baker was born on the family farm north of Sickles, OK on April 24, 1930, to Alma Freitag Ross and Joseph Leonard “Len” Ross. She attended Prairie Dale School through 4th grade and then went to Sickles school after they ran bus routes. She graduated in the proud class of 12 in 1948. Nona Faye always loved to tell stories about her senior class trip to Washington DC in a school bus! Quite an adventure.
Being an only child was made easier by having cousins. Norma, Lola, and Velma Jean, living on adjoining farms. Also close by were friends, Barbara Lanier Chronister and Cleada Gabehart Sullaway. What a wonderful childhood she had. She was a member of Sickles Community Church. After 3 years of courtship, she married handsome Robert Lyle Baker on September 28, 1948, in Anadarko. They farmed for over 35 years around
Lookeba and Sickles, ending up SW of Hinton. Two daughters were born to this union: Marilyn Diane and Kathy Lynn. Nona Faye enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading, and playing cards and dominoes with the Sullaways and Sissoms. She worked hard helping Robert with farm life. She loved hosting Baker family events with Robert’s 6 brothers and sisters and their families. She was a long-time member of The Willing Workers Club. The family joined the Hinton Methodist Church in 1964 where she served in many jobs until going to nursing home in 2018. She cherished her friends in U.M.W. for many years. In 1983, Robert and Nona Faye sold their farm and moved to Hinton. Nona Faye worked at the Hinton Legacy Bank for 5 years. The greatest joys of her life were her grand and great grandchildren. She doted on them and royally spoiled each one. Brian, Kristi, Eric, and Sara did no wrong in Grandma’s eyes. She proudly played games, made cookies or shrinky d***s with them and took them fishing. Her bonus from them was 7 great grandkids. Garrett, Kayla, Kyle, Grant, Blake, Tyler, and Wyatt always kept her young in spirit. The last 7 years, Nona Faye has lived at Maple Lawn Nursing Home where she was spoiled by the loyal staff. Special thanks to Janell Hart and Missy Seurer for their devotion to her. Aunt Nona Faye loved dearly her Baker nieces and nephews and always wanted to keep up with their lives. She cherished her dear Ross, Warden, Tucker, and Kluver cousins. She never forgot her sweet loyal church friends. Her ‘bank buddies” of Phyllis Hale, Ruby Power, and Joyce Lilly were her closest friends through the years. Nona Faye’s favorite scripture was the 23rd Psalm and her life advice was to “Love and serve Jesus”.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alma and Len Ross, her husband Robert Baker, her in laws, Gladys and Joe Baker, her “brothers and sisters”, Helen Ray, Ralph and Claudina Baker, Mildred and Jr Harvey, Jody and Modene Baker, Margaret and Harold Hogan, and Fred and Delaine Baker.
Her survivors are her daughters and sons in law, Marilyn and Jack Roberts of Apache, and Kathy and Gary Metheny of Hinton, her grandchildren and spouses, Brian and Kay Roberts of Elgin, Kristi and Kevin Beets of Bridgecreek, Drs Eric and Heidi Metheny of Edmond, and Sara and Ryan Scott of Edmond; her great grandchildren, Garrett and Alexis Roberts, Kayla and Kyle Beets, Grant, Blake, and Tyler Metheny, and Wyatt Scott, and one great great grandson, Callum Reid Roberts, coming in March, as well as many other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, Nona Faye’s family requests memorial donations to Hinton Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry, PO BOX 854, Hinton, OK 73047 or the UMW Circle (United Methodist Women) PO BOX 310, Hinton, OK 73047.
Memorial Services: Hinton Turner Funeral Home Chapel, Thursday, 11:00 Am, October 23, 2025, Hinton, OK
Officiating: Dr. Eric Metheny and Chaplain Rondal Kilgore
Burial: Hinton Cemetery, Hinton, OK
Services under the direction of Turner Funeral Home, Hinton, Oklahoma. Condolences may be sent to the family at turnerfuneralhomes@gmail.com, or you can find us on facebook.com (Turner Funeral Homes)

10/19/2025

Peggy Josephine Zehr was born on September 26, 1936, in Shamrock, Oklahoma, to Richard and Hazel (Owensby) Cooper. She passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the age of 89. She grew up in Torrance, California, and graduated from Narbonne High School in Harbor City, CA where she was a twirler in the band that marched in the Rose Bowl Parade.
Peggy met the love of her life, Jay Dee Zehr, on a blind date, and the two were married shortly thereafter in Torrance, CA. The couple moved to Alva, Oklahoma, where Jay Dee attended college, and together they began a lifelong adventure in teaching and coaching. Peggy devoted her life to being a homemaker, raising their nine children, and faithfully supporting her husband’s career.
Throughout the years, the Zehr family lived in numerous communities across Kansas and Oklahoma, creating lasting friendships wherever they went. Upon Jay Dee’s retirement, they managed a marina at Fort Cobb Lake, where they discovered their shared love for the outdoors and a slower pace of life.
Peggy especially loved attending Morgan horse shows in Oklahoma City and never missed an opportunity to cheer at a sporting event—especially if it involved her children or grandchildren. Her favorite pastime was chasing kids and grandkids and supporting them in everything they did. She was known as Grandma, Great Grandma, Great Grandma Peggy, Grandma Zehr, Grandma Piggy, Andma, MawMaw, MawMaw Maynard, and Mema Peggy.
She was a proud member of the First United Methodist Church in Hinton, Oklahoma, and a devoted patriot who loved her country deeply. In honor of her love for the USA, Peggy requested that those attending her service wear red, white, and blue.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Hazel Cooper, her husband of 56 years, Jay Dee Zehr, granddaughter-in-law, Dustie Hart, son-in-law, JL Talley, cousin, Mary Ellen Baxter and a group of lifelong friends referred to as Ledesma-Yadon-Zehr group and her beloved extended family on Jay Dee’s side.
She is survived by 9 children, 27 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren; Jodie Zehr of Mooreland, OK, and her children, Jennifer Sabedra and her children, Macey, Dylan, Paisley, Joshua Harvy and his children, Jaxon, Addisen, Nora Grace, and C.D. Hall, Joel Zehr and wife Judy of San Marcos, TX and their son, Jordan and wife Elizabeth and their daughter, Emilia, JaDena Hansen and her husband Terry of Hinton, OK and their children, Latesha Margerum and husband Justin and their children, Braden Hansen and wife Carlie and Duncan Margerum, Shane Hansen and wife Kaylyn and their children, Ryne, Sutton and Stella, Tanner Hansen and wife Ashley and their children, Ronan and Tate, Kaci Short and husband Zack and their children, Harrison and Audrey, Janell Hart and husband Kelvin of Hydro, OK and their children, Kelis Hart and Taylor Branson and his children Korbin and Rylee and Lyndon Hart and his children, Raelynn and Emma, and Jacob Hart, Jay Zehr and Lorinda Grinstead of Copeland, KS and his children, Chesnei Thomas and husband Derrick and their children, Asa and Bays, Baylei Hada and husband Jerrad and their children Holden and Henley, Jamin Hinds and husband Larry of Keyes, OK and their children Jessica Hinds and her child Parker, Raymond Hinds and Kayla Lechner and husband Ryan and their children, Colin and Owen, Jeffrey Zehr and wife Shawnda of Norman, OK and their children Caisen Zehr and Andi Daniel and their child Ross, Caiden, Paicer, and Landen, Jill Talley of Moore, OK and her children, Kyle Howe and wife Christina and their children, Liliana and Hunter, Zac Howe and wife Allison and their children Hucksley and Beckham and Alexia Hirsch and husband Christian and Tameka Talley, and Jayna Sloan and husband Jim of Lock Haven, PA and their children Colton Sloan and wife Kylie and baby girl due in April and Cooper and Eli.
Peggy’s legacy of love, faith, and family will live on through all who knew her.
Peggy’s family would like to thank Maple Lawn Manor and Russell-Murray Hospice for their exceptional care over the years.
Please send memorial donations to Russell-Murray Hospice 2001 Parkview Dr, El Reno, OK 73036
A memorial service will be held, 3PM, Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church in Hinton, OK, Rev. Lance Ashmore officiating.
Services under the direction of Turner Funeral Homes, Hinton, OK.

10/15/2025

Gary “Reese” Courtney, April 2, 2005 – October 14, 2025
Gary Reese Courtney, known and loved by all as Reese, was born April 2, 2005, in Edmond, Oklahoma, to Gregory Keith and Traci Lynnette (Mullins) Courtney. He passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the age of 20.
Reese grew up in Lookeba and graduated from Lookeba-Sickles High School in 2023, where he was active in baseball and basketball. He was an outdoorsman at heart who loved hunting, fishing, and spending time in nature. In recent years, he developed a passion for golf and could often be found trading on Facebook Marketplace or tinkering with big diesel trucks and old cars.
Reese was known for his kind heart, his honesty, and his love for people. He shared a special bond with his “Pops,” was proud to prove he could outshoot his brother Tristen, and always slightly coveted Mason’s truck. He was not ashamed that the world knew he was Aspen’s biggest fan. Reese and his best friend Aby, who was also his cousin, were thick as thieves. He always made time to care for those around him—especially his grandma Lola, whom he loved helping.
Reese made his home in Bessie, Oklahoma, with his girlfriend, Erin Dudgeon who he loved dearly. He cherished his role as a big brother figure to Zandalin, Aiden, and Caden, and deeply adored his nephews, Mac and Miles. Reese thought his dad was Superman and was never shy about giving his mom hugs or telling her how much he loved her. He had a deep love for music which he shared with his mom.
Reese is survived by his parents, Greg and Traci Courtney of Lookeba; his girlfriend, Erin, his brothers, Mason McCormick and wife Jordan of Weatherford, OK, Tristen Courtney and wife Annie of Weatherford; his sister, Aspen Courtney of Lookeba; grandparents Dennis and Linda Mashaney of Lookeba and Cam Mullins of Weatherford; great-grandparents Lola Mashaney of Hinton and Carol Mullins of Lookeba; and his beloved dog, Creed. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and countless friends who will miss him deeply.
Reese was preceded in death by his grandparents Gary Mullins and Donna Courtney; and great-grandparents Herschel Mullins, Vancel Mashaney, Bob and JoAnn VonAllman, Bud and Betty Thomason, Donald Courtney, Maud Hall, and Alonzo and Minnie Courtney.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Ethel McClain Gymnasium in Lookeba, Oklahoma, with David Brack officiating. Burial will follow at the Lookeba Cemetery in Lookeba, OK.
Donations are welcomed at any Legacy Bank location to the Reese Courtney Family Support Trust or mail to Legacy Bank, PO Box B, Binger, OK 73009 or to Ruff Creek Outfitters.
Reese will be remembered for his bright smile, his loyalty to those he loved, and the big-hearted way he lived every single day.

10/15/2025

Roberta Faye (Keechi) Raffety was born on October 5, 1932, in Binger, Oklahoma, to Frank E. and Grace (Pinkston) Keechi. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Binger Nursing Home in Binger, Oklahoma, at the age of 93. Roberta spent her early years in California, where she attended school in Corning and graduated from Greenville High School in Greenville. She later pursued higher education at Chico State Teacher’s College in Chico, California. A woman of many talents and boundless determination, Roberta lived a life filled with hard work, love for the land, and a deep commitment to her family and community. Alongside her sister Hazel, Roberta helped build a log cabin on the family homestead in Greenville, personally gathering rocks for the fireplace. She later helped construct a second cabin there. On February 14, 1964, Roberta married Frank Lloyd Raffety in Carson City, Nevada. Together, they built a life around mining—exploring for gold, silver, and other minerals—and were deeply involved in surveying, engineering reports, and prospecting. Her work ethic extended beyond mining into real estate, farming and ranching, and healthcare, where she served as a nursing assistant in local doctor’s offices. Her intuition and skill made her especially adept at diagnosing patients. A proud member of the Delaware Tribe of Oklahoma, Roberta was actively involved in tribal affairs, serving on the executive committee and participating in housing and tax boards. Her dedication to her heritage and her community was evident in all that she did. In 1978, Roberta returned to Lookeba to care for her parents, spending cherished days fishing, hiking, and enjoying time together. She had a special love for fishing and was especially fond of her Great Danes.

Roberta is survived by her nephews, Greg Graves and his wife Dawn and children Benjamin and Sara of California and Frank Keechi Jr. of Fairbanks, Alaska; her nieces Jenny from Lake Tahoe, Nevada and Kathleen from New Jersey; her niece Sonnie Allen and her husband Casey and sons Greysen and Gatlin; her many dear friends and colleagues at the Delaware Nation; and numerous other relatives and friends who were touched by her kindness and spirit.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Grace Keechi; her beloved husband, Frank Raffety; her son, Timothy Raffety; her brother, Leo Frank Keechi; and her sister, Hazel Sue Keechi Graves.

The family would like to thank the staff at Grady Memorial Hospital, Rural Wellness Hospital, Binger Nursing Home and her hospice nurses for the love and support they provided.

Graveside Services: Keechi Family Cemetery, Tuesday, 10:00 am, October 21, 2025, Binger, Oklahoma
Officiating: Rev. Tom Clifton

Burial: Keechi Family Cemetery, Binger, Oklahoma

Services are entrusted to Turner Funeral Home, Binger, Oklahoma. Condolences may be sent to the family at turnerfuneralhomes@gmail.com, via turnerfh.net, or on Facebook at Turner Funeral Homes.