Archive for September 11, 2025

Dwight Laton Waldrop, age 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was born on January 25, 1948 to his parents Elwood and Imogean Perry, both have preceded him in death. He is also preceded by his grandparents, Columbus and Lena Perry and Coleman and Ethel Waldrop. Dwight is survived by his daughter…

Betty Smith Gilbert, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Florida on October 27, 1933, to her parents, Alonzo and Louise Smith, both have preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons, Hiram Gregory Gilbery (Kathy), Nathan Earl Gilbert (Kimberly) and Paul…

Farlin Elaine Masa (Heltzel), age 76, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, in Alabaster, Alabama. Born on June 21, 1949, in Vinita, Oklahoma, Farlin grew up with a deep love for learning and a passion for the sciences. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Oklahoma State—an impressive accomplishment that reflected both…