Obituaries

Virginia Jackson Denney, formerly of Lone Grove, departed this life on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in Waycross, Georgia, at the age of 94 years. Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 A.M.

Christopher Carl Ridley was a caring husband, father, and grandfather. He passed away on November 7, 2022 at the age of 73. He was born to Carl and Helen Ridley on January 18, 1949, and grew up in Ardmore, Oklahoma, where he began at St. Mary’s Elementary

Evelyn Ethel Taylor- Johnson, 96, of Ardmore, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, at her home in Ardmore, surrounded by her loving family.

Memorial services for Franklin David Rickard Jr. are scheduled for Saturday, 10:00 am in the Emmanuel Baptist Church with John Miller officiating.

Robert Jay (Bobby) Sharp, 62, of Marietta, passed from this life into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at home after a long battle with cancer. Bobby was born January 12, 1960 in Gainesville, Texas to Robert Eugene (Bob) and Joycie Mae Harris Sharp. A lifelong resident of Marietta, Bobby attended Marietta schools through graduation in May 1979. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church, always loving Jesus and making memories with his fellow members during activities such as attending Falls Creek Baptist Camps. Bobby started his career with Love County Lumber working after school and weekends, becoming a full-time employee for over 25 years before leaving to move to Oklahoma City for a year and then returned to the Marietta area to join the Love County EMS Fire Brigade stationed at Winstar World Casino in 2008, where he continued employment until his passing. Bobby loved his community and being a part of the bigger picture. He joined the Marietta Volunteer Fire Department in 1982 following in his father’s footsteps becoming Fire Chief in 1999, where he served until 2006. Upon retirement in 2007, Bobby moved with his wife to Oklahoma City taking a job with Petroleum Equipment Company Inc. before returning to Marietta to begin his lifelong dream of being a “fulltime” Firefighter/EMS. He also rejoined the Marietta Volunteer Fire Department in 2008 and remained an active member until his passing. Bobby knew no strangers, he met people from all walks of life and genuinely became a lifelong friend. He was dedicated to serving in all aspects and was known as the person to call with any need or emergency. He would leave his home in the middle of a storm to assist folks with flooding issues, there were many nights he left to home to fight fire or work a wreck. He was also a storm watcher for a number of years, seeking to protect the people of this area from harm. Bobby spent a number of years running the chains during football games. This

The daughter of the late Ocie Lee Claxton and Mary C. (Roche) Claxton, Donna was born on May 26, 1953 in Gainesville, Texas and passed away on October 6, 2021 at the age of 68 years, 4 months and 20 days.