Taylor Ross Sharp, a 30-year-old male, was a devoted and loving single father to three boys. He was known for his strong work ethic, holding jobs as a truck and delivery driver for a propane company and maintaining a lawn care business on the side to provide for his children. His life, however, was tragically cut short on June 18, 2024, in Gans, Oklahoma.
He was found deceased alongside another victim, Tara Barnett Underwood, in a double homicide.
An investigation into the deaths was launched, and a suspect was soon identified. Law enforcement officials began a search for Stacy Lee Drake, who was quickly named a person of interest in the double homicide. The investigation revealed that Drake was also wanted in connection with other homicides and crimes across multiple states, leading to a multi-agency manhunt.
News of the tragic event and the search for the suspect spread, causing concern within the community. Drake was eventually apprehended, bringing a sense of relief to the families of the victims and the wider community. Following his arrest, murder charges were filed against him in connection with the deaths of Taylor Ross Sharp and Tara Barnett Underwood. The case against Drake is now proceeding through the legal system, with the possibility of the death penalty being sought. Taylor's family and friends were left to mourn the sudden and violent loss of a man they remembered as an unbelievable father, a loved son, and an amazing friend who brought laughter and smiles to any room he entered.
