Delana Mae Wingo Delana Mae Wingo passed away Sunday, March 31st, 2024 at her home in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 86. Delana was born April 3rd, 1937 in Bennington, Oklahoma to James Trammell and Irene (Forbes) Trammell.

Verlin Harvey “Herb” Manning was born on August 26, 1941 and passed from this earthly life peacefully at the age of 82 on March 23, 2024 in Durant, Oklahoma. Verlin was born in Washington, Indiana to Harvey and Orvada Manning. He was affectionately given his nickname of “Herb” by his older brother at a very young age. This nickname stuck and most people only know him as Herb even to this day.

Monte Cloyd Horner of Bokchito and Bennington, Oklahoma passed from this life on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at his home in Bokchito. Monte was born on January 30, 1952, in Dallas, Texas to parents Imogene and Curt Horner. He married Brenda Grace Payne on August 16, 1974, and they have been truly blessed with almost 50 years of marriage. Monte was a rancher from an early age and continued to take care of his land and cattle to the very end. He loved being around people telling jokes, which usually ended up being a long story. He deeply loved his family and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Daniel “Danny” Alan Pennington was born November 19, 1962. He moved to Durant around 1976 and made a name for himself. After high school, Dan raised and sold exotic animals. Soon after, he was a radio DJ/announcer for several years including on Durant’s KSEO radio. His voice and presence grew attention. This later opened a career as the leading DJ in a Ft. Worth-Dallas dance hall. Later, Dan gained employment in the Durant Democrat newspaper. He was skilled in photography, writing, auto mechanics, computers and electronics. Much was self-taught.

“Celebration of Life” Wanda passed on March 09, 2024, in her sleep in Edmond, OK as a resident of the Bradford Village Long Term Sr. Care Center.

Wade, OK- Wendell Ross Wells, 76, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in his home. Wendell was born Tuesday, August 12, 1947 in Bokchito, Oklahoma to Ruben Wells and Oma Mozelle (Cozbey) Wells.

Lynda Lou (Talley) Boaen was born on September 10, 1936, in Mead, Oklahoma to Marion and Annie J. (Thomas) Talley. Lynda has been a lifelong resident of Bryan County and was married to Gearld W. Boaen until his passing. Lynda worked as a personal banker for First Texoma National Bank in Durant for 42 years until her retirement. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Calera, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, and B&PW. She enjoyed traveling, working in her yard, flowers, gardening, cooking for family and friends, enjoying Mexican food, planning school reunions, and spending time with family and friends.

Donna Chartier, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Donna was the owner of The Family Health Food Store here in Durant, Oklahoma. She opened her health food store in 1976, 47 years ago. Her entire life was devoted to her store and helping people live a healthy lifestyle. She was an avid reader, constantly and continually educating herself on all the newest health breakthroughs, she was a wealth of knowledge in the field of Natural Health.