Birth date: Jul 8, 2007 Death date: Apr 10, 2026
Alexander O'Brian Lee Stayton, 18, of Commerce, OK, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday, April the 11th, 2026, at Mercy Joplin. He was born July the 8th, 2007, in Fayetteville, AR to Benny and Leslie (Chasten) Stayton. He was Read Obituary
Alex, to say that you were a treasured friend to us could only be expressed by asking you (together with your brothers Dominic, Gregory, and Cecil, and good friend, Theo) to walk Alexis down the aisle and honoring us by "Giving her away" at our wedding, in the absence of her father. You honored us with just who you were - a young man who wanted to honor God with his life. Thank you for your gift of friendship. With love and deep respect, Daniel and Alexis "Abuella" Shepard ❤
My dear Alex, God knows how much and how often you have blessed me - first, as a younger acquaintance at C3, then, as good friends because of our close friendship with your Mom, and then, by the honor you bestowed on me by calling me "Abuella." You were older than your years, which seemed to melt away when we got involved in conversation, whether spiritual, personal, or the goings on in the world. I will greatly miss you, my young friend. Thank you for all the ways you poured yourself out in friendship. Say hello to my Elizabeth; she'll be a good friend in heaven. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Alexis "Abuella" Shepard
