Obituaries

Albert Wilson was born on January 9, 1929 to parents James Calvin and Essie Belle Wilson in Oney, Oklahoma. He passed away peacefully in the home he built in Newcastle surrounded by his family on June 12, 2023, at the age of 94.

Gladys Marie Martin Shay passed away at her home in Newcastle, OK in the morning hours of May 30, 2023, with her family by her side. She was 91 years old.

Jeana LaJuan Stead, 79, of Newcastle, Oklahoma, passed through the pearly gates of Heaven on May 21, 2023.

Mr. Wayne Rawson, 88, of Oklahoma City, a former resident of Newcastle, Oklahoma, died early Tuesday morning May 23, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was born August 2, 1934, in Wallville, Oklahoma, to Hance Joner Rawson and Edna Earl (Owen) Rawson.

Reginald Gerald Petty, 80, of Newcastle, passed away on May 26, 2023 in Oklahoma City. “Jerry” was born on November 16, 1942 to Reginald B. Petty (RB) and Virginia Petty.

A graveside service for Melvin E. Judkins was at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Resthaven Cemetery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home.

Dwayne “Andy” Anderson died May 13, 2023, in Norman, Oklahoma, at the age of 79 years 11 months and nine days.

Jessica Don Besett, now has peace, after passing away on May 2, 2023. She was the only child of Don and Judith Besett. She entered life on June 5, 1967.

Debra Sue Billen

Karen Clay-Clark was taken from us by the tornado in Cole, Oklahoma, on April 19, 2023, at the young age of 66.

James Ray Robertson, 78, of Newcastle, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening April 11, 2023, at OU Medical Center.