A quiet Monday evening on U.S. Highway 377 in Marshall County, Oklahoma turned unbearably tragic when two long‑time community members died in a head‑on collision that has left neighbors and families in shock. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol confirmed that 60‑year‑old Michael Stiverson of Gordonville and 69‑year‑old Nickii Cryer of Kingston lost their lives after the vehicles they were driving struck each other near Coleman Road.
Troopers with the Highway Patrol say Stiverson’s vehicle crossed the center line for reasons still under investigation, colliding directly with the car Cryer was driving around Monday evening. Emergency crews rushed to the scene, but both drivers were pronounced dead at the site of the wreck.
Sheriff Donald Yow of Marshall County said the response involved multiple emergency vehicles. First responders worked under difficult conditions, closing the highway for an extended period as they secured the scene and began piecing together what happened. The closure underscored just how serious the crash was and how much care officers took in handling the aftermath.
Friends and family remember Michael Stiverson as a familiar and well‑liked figure in Gordonville. His presence in the community was steady and reassuring — a neighbor whose absence will leave a quiet but deep gap in the lives of those who knew him. People who crossed paths with him say his loss is difficult to put into words.
Nickii Cryer’s circle of friends in Kingston is also grieving. At 69, Cryer had woven decades of memories with the people around her — stories, shared moments, birthdays, and everyday greetings that now feel all the more precious. Those who knew her describe her as friendly and valued, and her sudden passing has struck many as a stark reminder of life’s fragility.
This collision is a harsh reminder that in an instant, lives can be changed forever. Investigators are still working to determine exactly why Stiverson’s vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic, and officials have asked for patience as they continue their work.
Families and residents across Marshall County are now joining in mourning. Tributes and condolences are flowing as people reflect on the memories of Stiverson and Cryer. Their communities are banding together, offering support to one another, and trying to make sense of a loss that came without warning.
