James Lester Neeland, 80, passed away Jan., 30, 2025. He was born July 30, 1944, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Lester and Theda Neeland. He was raised in Kingfisher, Okla., and graduated from Big Four High School.

Graveside services for Francis JoAnne (English) Gibson, of Boswell, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. Jan.

Joyce Ann Butler, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on Jan. 14, 2025 in Durant, Okla., at the age of 87. Born on March 31, 1937 in Antlers, Okla., Joyce lived a life characterized by her passion, love and kindness to all who knew her.

Funeral services for Brenda Holliday, of Calera, Okla., will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan.

Jack Wayne Chambless, a resident of Park Hill for the past 30 years, died on Jan. 15, 2025.

Nancy Brandon, of Fort Towson, Okla., was born Feb. 15, 1943 and passed away peacefully from this world on Jan. 5, 2025, at the age of 81. Nancy leaves behind the great love of her life, her husband, Jimmy Brandon, whom she married on Aug. 7, 1961.

John L. Gibson, known affectionately as John to his friends and family, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Jan. 18, 2025 in Cleburne, Texas.

Graveside services for Justin Douglas Daniels, of Boswell, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Jan.

Daniel Birdwell was born on March 2, 1959 in Ft. Worth, Texas, and passed away on Jan. 13, 2025 in Hugo, Okla. Daniel is survived by his beloved daughter, Felisha Birdwell; his brother, David Birdwell, and his sisters: Judy Rolfing, Rebecca Birdwell and Jean McIntosh.

Graveside services for Eugene “Gene” Charles Philips, of Boswell, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Jan.