Obituaries

Jerry Lee Scott, son of Ezra LeRoy Scott and “Billie” Lillian Viola (Hughes) Scott began his life’s journey in Beaver, Okla. on Nov. 11, 1950. He was the light of Billie and LeRoy’s world.

Jerry worked with his dad on the farm and on many construction sites during his teen years. His ethics for hard work and determination were formed during those years.

He attended Eureka schools until his junior year of high school, when he transferred to Turpin. He graduated from Turpin High School as valedictorian of the Class of 1969.

Janice Louise Bagg, 80, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 at her home near Longdale, Okla.

She was born May 1, 1945 to Charles Parkins and Mayme (Montgomery) Parkins-Whetstone.

She married Glenn Bagg Nov. 29, 1968. He survives.

JOHNSON – Alan Eugene Garey, 69, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, at his home in Garden City, Kansas. 

He was born Aug. 30, 1956 to Melvin and Melba Garey.

He graduated with the Johnson High School with the Class of 1974. Following high school, he attended Garden City Community College in Garden City, where he earned his associate’s degree in ag business in 1976.

JOHNSON – Velma L. (Stokes) Klassen, 83, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.

born July 7, 1942, in Pueblo, CO to Harold and Leona (Curlis) Stokes. She had two brothers, Raymond Stokes and Vernon Stokes.

She graduated from Syracuse High School.

She married H.C. (Herb) Klassen in 1960. He preceded her in death.