Obituaries

Hugh Allison Galloway passed away on February 15, 2022 in New Rochelle, NY, Hugh was born on January 12, 1937 in New York City to Roma and Herbert Galloway, and spent his childhood in Tudor City and Pelham. He attended Yale University, where he made life-long friends and earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in engineering (1958, 1960).

Charles Walton Sprague left this world to be with his precious Lord and Savior on February 21, 2022. Charles (also affectionately known as Chuck, Chuckles, and Chubby) was born on May 7, 1934 in Big Cabin, Oklahoma to John and Allie Sprague. He grew up in Chelsea and attended Chelsea Public Schools. Upon graduation, Charles entered the U.S. Navy where he served as a Radioman 2nd Class for four years. After serving in the Navy, he attended Central State University. Shortly after that, he became a part-owner of Sonic Drive-In in Blackwell, Oklahoma and eventually became sole owner. He owned Sonic for 45 years.

Chris L. VanAtta, 71, of Salina, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022.

Lillian Jolene Gregory “ Aunt Jo” of Tonkawa, Oklahoma was born September 26th, 1943 and passed away February 15th, 2022 in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She was 78.

Dennis Lee Gray of Ponca City, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, February 17, 2022, at his home, following a courageous three year battle with colon cancer, at the age of 72 years.

Lonnie Joe Fulks was born on July 18, 1948, in Blytheville, Arkansas, the son of John Franklin Fulks and Ida (Burns) Fulks. He was welcomed into his forever home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2022. He was proceeded in death by his parents; brother, Charles Fulks; sisters, Irene Burpo and Maxine Anderson; grandchildren, Rachel Dawn Fulks and Jeffry Tanner McPherson.