Lonnie D. Matthews passed away Thursday, October 2, 3003, in the Ryan Nursing Home at the age of sixty-three. He was born November 19, 1938, in Texas. After living in Wyoming most of his life he moved to Ryan, Oklahoma and had been a resident there for about a year.

Graveside services were held for Mr. Matthews at 9:00 AM, Friday, October 4, 2002, with W.W. Harkins officiating. Burial was under the direction of Dudley Funeral Home of Ryan.