In the quiet town of Chickasha, Oklahoma, the morning of January 16, 2020, was shattered by the sound of gunfire, leading to the tragic deaths of Stanley Robert Hisel and his wife, Deborah. Stanley, a 66-year-old male, was known throughout the community for his willingness to lend a hand. He had built a life and reputation as a hot-tar roofer, a handyman, and a property manager, but it was his work with the Resurrection House, a local outreach program, that truly defined his character.
Through this connection, he and Deborah dedicated themselves to assisting those in need, offering support and compassion to many.
On that fateful Thursday morning, police were dispatched to a residence on West Colorado Avenue following reports of shots fired. Upon their arrival, they discovered a grim scene: both Stanley and Deborah Hisel were deceased, having sustained fatal gunshot wounds. The events that unfolded appeared to be a contained incident, with law enforcement quickly identifying a suspect at the location.
The individual taken into custody was 36-year-old Corwyn King. After an initial exchange of gunfire with a responding officer, King surrendered to the police and was apprehended without further incident. Subsequently, he faced two complaints of murder and one count of shooting with intent to kill. While the motive for the double homicide remained under investigation, authorities assured the public that there was no ongoing threat to the community.
The loss of Stanley and Deborah Hisel was deeply felt by those who knew them. Remembered for their generosity and unwavering commitment to helping others, their absence left a significant void in the Chickasha community. A memorial service was held to honor their lives on February 1, 2020, at the Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel, where friends, family, and those they had helped gathered to pay their respects.
