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Smith Nutt, Carolyn

Carolyn Nutt
October 30, 1942 — February 15, 2025
Carolyn was born on October 30, 1942 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Cloris and Jennie Smith, and passed away on February 15, 2025 at her home in Wanette.
Carolyn worked at San Diego Community College for several years, she moved to San Diego, California in 1970, and lived there until 1996, and then moved back to Oklahoma.
She was a huge Elvis Presley fan, and made many trips to Las Vegas to see him in concert. She had a huge heart for any animal.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Nutt. She is survived by her children, Keri Lyn Nutt, and Karl Klifford Nutt; and her fur babies, Zach, Tyco, and Thumper; and several field cats.

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Minter, David M.- Mike

Mike was born October 11th, 1942, in Enid, to Eugene and Marjolee (Hill) Minter, and passed away Sunday February 16th, at his home in Elmore City.
Mike grew up and attended Enid Public School. On June 18th, 1966, he married Lonnie Lynch in Enid, where they made their home. He Joined The Army the 3rd of February 1961. He worked as a Clerk for the United States post office until he Retired in 1997. He had many hobbies which included hunting, fishing, canoeing and carpentry, and was an avid gun collector. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mike was a member of Graceway Baptist Church, and The Anvil Church of Elmore City.
He was preceded in death by his mother Marjolee Minter (Hill), his father Eugene Minter, and his wife Lonnie Minter (Lynch). Mike is survived by his 2 sons Daniel Minter (Tammy) of Fruita, Colorado and Matthew Minter (Melissa) of Enid; 7 Grandchildren Daytona, Elisha, Austin, Makenna, Jacob, Zach, and Roman; and 6 great-grandchildren Jerhemiah, Luciana, Charlie, Camden, Liam, Aria.

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Bundren, Lawrence L.-Larry

July 28, 1942 – January 23, 2025

Larry Lee Bundren, 82, beloved husband, father and Papa has gone to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, January 23, 2025. Larry was born in Enid, Oklahoma to Guy Carl and Verna Marie (Shore) Bundren.

He lived in Enid for most of his life until moving to Lyons to be with his daughter and grandchildren. He graduated from Enid High School in 1960, following graduation he worked as a Roughneck in the oil field and retired from Hackney Iron and Steel. He married the love of his life, Shirley on August 1, 1981, at Davis Park Christian Church, Enid. After retiring he enjoyed fishing on a regular basis and spending time with his grandchildren and beloved wife. Larry enjoyed spending time with his family and fishing, especially after he retired. 

He is survived by his daughter Marie Deering and husband James of Lyons, KS, son Travis Selvey and grandsons Tanner Deering (Anna) of Chapell Hill, NC and Tyler Deering of Oahu, HI, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife.

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Felton, Michael Lee

September 22, 1942- June 2, 2024

Michael Lee Felton, Enid High School Class 1960, passed away unexpectedly June 2, 2024 in Ocala Florida, his home for the last five years.
He is survived by Patricia Felton, his wife of 21 years. Mike retired from a 27 year career with the Veterans Administration as
Media Chief for six hospitals in Southern California in 1997. Mike’s love of travel took him to 40 countries.

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Dowd, Sandra (Sandy)

Sandra (Sandy) Dowd was born on October 6, 1942, and passed away on August 9, 2024. She was a strong willed, sweet, and loving person who loved her horses and her dog, Rex, as much as she loved her human loved ones. She competed in barrel racing and raised and bred horses all of her life. She was a good daughter, a good mother, a wonderful sister, a good friend and will be missed by all of those who loved her. She graduated from Enid High School in 1960 and attended multiple colleges. She worked in Vail Colorado after college, eventually becoming the manager of the Vail Village Inn. She relocated to Castle Rock Colorado to co-manage the Three Oaks Stallion Station and subsequently practiced as an accountant in Castlerock for the remainder of her working life. She returned to live on a ranch near Yukon, Oklahoma, with her beloved daughter, Jennie, for the last 15 years of her all too brief time on earth. Sandy was preceded in death by the passing of her father and mother, Charles and Irene Dowd. She is survived by her daughter, Jennie House; her brothers, Bruce Day of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and Jim Day of Sugarland, Texas, and by her granddaughter, Sidney House of Enid, Oklahoma.

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Madison, Wesley J.

Wesley Joe Madison

April 11, 1940- May 12, 2-24

Celebration of life services for Wesley Joe Madison, 84, Enid resident, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024, in the First Assembly of God Church, with Pastor Jarrod Cloud officiating. Committal prayers and interment will be held prior at Enid Cemetery under the kind guidance of the Amy Stittsworth Funeral Service.
Wesley was born on April 11, 1940, in Enid, the son of Joe and Vera Frey Madison, and passed away on May 12, 2024, in Oklahoma City.
He was raised and educated in Enid, graduating from Enid High School with the class of 1959/60. Wesley joined the Army National Guard, serving ten years. He was an avid sportsman and civic involved.
Survivors include his wife Carolyn of the residence; sons, Lyle Madison of Carrier, Marty Madison of Enid, and Dana Wilson of Edmond; step-sons, Jeff Rude of Bartlesville and Mickey Rude of Enid; 17 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Sue and husband Joe Burket of Bozeman, Montana, Diana Ward of New Jersey.

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Bugg, Richard H.-Buddy

Richard Hobert Bugg
May 13, 1942 – April 4, 2024

Richard Hobert Bugg was born May 13, 1942, in Enid Oklahoma to Hobie Bugg and Opal (Fogleman) Bugg. He was the youngest of four siblings and the only boy. Buddy grew up in Enid and graduated from Enid High School with the class of 1960. He was a member of the track and football teams. In July of 1963 he married Betty Fay Tydings and they were married until Betty passed away in September of 1995, after a long battle with cancer. During their marriage, two children were born Cordell Bugg in April of 1966 and Joshua Bugg in April of 1974, both born on the same day eight years apart. Buddy owned and operated his construction company RH Bugg Construction for most of his life following in his father’s footsteps. He was known for the quality and care he put into projects no matter how big or how small. He did it more for the love of his craft than he did for the money. He enjoyed the smile and pleasure he put on people’s faces when he was done with their project. Buddy’s greatest blessing came when he became a grandad (Poppy). He loved spending time with his grandkids, whether they were drawing at the kitchen table, playing tag in the yard, woodworking at his shop, he traveled all over to watch them play sports, be in dance recitals or anything else that they may be involved in. His love for his grandchildren was unmatched. Buddy wanted his obituary to say, “If you knew me you knew it all.” Though he will be missed by many, he is no longer in pain and the suffering is over. Buddy is survived by his son Cordell Bugg and wife Tracy of Tulsa, son Josh Bugg of Enid and grandchildren Addison, Carson, Cooper, Creighton, Emmerson, Callen and Cambrea.

Rest in peace!!!!

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Hutchins-Long, Frances (June)

September 22, 1942 – February 1, 2024

Funeral Service~
Was held at 11:00 A.M.
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Mannford Funeral Home Chapel
170 Phelps Road
Mannford, Oklahoma 74044
Interment Followed…
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mannford, Oklahoma
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FRANCES “JUNE” LONG
of Bixby, Oklahoma
Formerly of Mannford, Oklahoma
AGE 81
BORN
September 22, 1942 in Hennessey, OK
ENTERED REST
February 1, 2024 in Tulsa, OK
PARENTS
Francis & Retha Hutchins
RETIRED from Northrop
MARRIED
July 1, 1966 in Enid, OK
PREDECEASED BY:
PARENTS, HUSBAND Leonard in 2018,
BROTHERS Frank Hutchins & Don Horn,
SISTER Georgia Carpenter,
DAUGHTER Cindy Johnson &
STEPSON Timmy Long
SURVIVED BY:
CHILDREN
Kimberly & Billy Parks of Bixby, OK
Tonya & Mark Rosado of Unionville, VA
Eddie & Robin Long of Stillwater, OK
SISTER
Betty Moorman of Enid, OK
SISTER-IN-LAW
Linda Hutchins of Wichita, KS
GRANDCHILDREN
Casey & Natasha Johnson, Courtney & Adam Dolan,
Emily & Cade Rivera, Jake Long,
Christopher Rosado & Nathaniel Rosado
GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
Kedan, Kyson, Kinslee, Weston,
Adeline, Annsley,
Ember & Alexandria
NUMEROUS NIECES, NEPHEWS & OTHER RELATIVES

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Upton-Hager, Millie

Mildred “Millie” (Upton) Hager, age 81, of Decorah, IA, passed away at her home on Monday, March 25, 2024. There are no formal services planned for Millie at this time. Her burial will be at Eastern Star Cemetery in Aline, Oklahoma, at a later date. Born to Thomas and Mildred (Francis) Upton on July 25, 1942, in Los Angeles, CA, Millie was the oldest of four children. Raised in Enid, OK, Millie graduated from Enid High School in June of 1960. She married Darrel Hager on June 5, 1960, and raised a family of five children while primarily living in Kansas. Millie and Darrel returned to Enid in 1995 and moved to Decorah in 2019. Millie balanced motherhood, while pursuing a nursing career. She returned to college and received a Bachelor’s Degree of Nursing from Pittsburg State University in 1990. Millie had a strong faith and was an active member of First Baptist Church of Enid. She attended Stone Ridge Community Church while in Decorah. She enjoyed sewing, baking, scrapbooking and was an avid reader. Millie is survived by her husband, Darrel Hager; four of her children, Sherri Hager (Shawn Reed) of Aurora, CO; Jeff Hager of Oro Valley, AZ; Mark (Darla) Hager, of Enid, OK; and Stacey (Chris) Irwin of Decorah; 11 grandchildren; and three great grandsons. She is also survived by her brother Samuel (Valerie) Upton of Shawnee, OK; her sister Loretta (Jim) Spleth of Enid, OK; her sister Rebekah (Jim) Thompson, of Marietta, GA; brothers-in-law, Norman Hager and Doyce (Rachel) Hager and sister-in-law, Connie Hager; and numerous nieces and nephews. Millie was preceded in death by her oldest son, John Hager; her father, Thomas Upton; her mother, Mildred Dixon; stepfather, Wayne Robinson; stepfather Dwight Dixon; and her in-laws, Olin and Edna Hager.

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Duckett Knaus, Marilyn S.

Marilyn Sue (Duckett) Knaus, age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, January 13th, at Touro Hospital in New Orleans, LA.
Marilyn was the granddaughter of original settlers of the Cherokee Strip in Oklahoma, through grandparents on both sides of her family. She was born on March 30, 1942, to Audrey Muir Duckett and Harold Frank Duckett.
She grew up in Enid, OK, and graduated from Enid High School in 1960. She attended Oklahoma State University, where she was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority, before completing her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education at Little Rock University in 1964. That degree fell in line with a family of mostly teachers.
She married Darrel Emmett Knaus in 1963. She taught lower and middle school math and/or science in Little Rock, AR; New Orleans, LA; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; and Bedford, TX; and the 2005-2006 St. Vincent’s School yearbook was dedicated to her. Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Dr. Tracey Ann Knaus and her husband, Mr. Steven Lee Hatley, and her grandchildren, Delilah Grace Knaus and Emmet Gray Knaus of New Orleans, LA; her son, Mr. Robert Frank Knaus, of Plano, TX; and her sister, Mrs. Portia Ann Potts and her husband, Mr. William Potts, IV, of Lansdale, PA.
Marilyn moved to New Orleans shortly after the passing of Darrel, to Vista Shores (Summer House). Moving to New Orleans was hard, but true to Marilyn’s spirit, she made several friends and was able to be an amazing grandmother, enjoying playing boardgames and making muffins for the grandkids.
Her health was a constant battle, even before moving to New Orleans, but she took it all in stride. With every set back she was determined to get back on track, continually fighting and in control, making decisions, until her unexpected end. She had a determination in life that was second to none and always pushed herself to get better.