obituary

Kara Lee Prather, age 48, was born Tuesday, July 26, 1977, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Vinita, Oklahoma, surrounded by her loving family after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Lloyd Knowles Arneach Sr., born Oct. 6, 1943, to Francis Newman Arneach and Roberta Mollie Gloyne, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2026. Lloyd grew up in the Elawodi (Yellowhill) community of the Qualla Boundary.

Ken Crittenden lived a life marked by love, laughter, selflessness and kindness towards others. He had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed having fun and creating laughter wherever he went. Always ready with a smile or a joke, he was the kind of man who easily made friends to everyone he met, not because he tried to, but because his heart and joyful spirit naturally drew people in.

Kit L. Coughran, affectionately known as "Mr. C" by his students, aged 46, passed away on March 31, 2026, in Grove, Oklahoma. Born on January 2, 1980, in Jay, Oklahoma, Kit was an adored educator, artist, and advocate for Native American culture, leaving a lasting impact on his community and beyond.

A memorial visitation in his honor will be held on Friday, April 3rd from 5pm to 7pm at MMS Payne in Claremore. Michael James Dobbs of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on March 22nd, 2026, at the age of 60.

Johnny Wayne Stroud passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, in Collinsville, Oklahoma. Born on February 21, 1966, in Wichita, Kansas, Johnny lived a life defined by service, kindness, and unwavering dedication to the well‑being of others.