Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Brian Maurice Dell

Brian Maurice Dell

Dec 1, 2025

Brian Maurice Dell passed away on December 1, 2025. Brian was born on June 6, 1941, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to John Thomas Dell and Lillian Dell (Choate). He graduated from Bishop McGuinness High School in Oklahoma City, in 1959 and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1961, where he was assigned to the U.S. Army Language School in Monterey,...

James "Jim" Carter Richard

James "Jim" Carter Richard

Jan 11, 2026

James “Jim” Carter Richard, 91, of Yukon, Oklahoma, passed away on January 11, 2026. Born in 1934 to John and Arlene (Carter) Richard of Kansas, he graduated from Lawrence Memorial High in 1952 and went on to receive a Bachelor’s in Geology from the University of Kansas in 1956. He was an accomplished gymnast during his years in junior high...

Stephen P. Dabrowski

Stephen P. Dabrowski

Jan 11, 2026

Obituary will be posted soon.

Viewing will be available Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 10am - 7pm at Smith & Kernke Funeral Home on N. May. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 1pm at St. Eugene Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery with full military honors.

Margaret Louise Koerner

Margaret Louise Koerner

Jan 10, 2026

Full obituary to be posted soon.

Evelyn Buchanan

Evelyn Buchanan

Jan 8, 2026

Evelyn "Big O" Buchanan, 87, of Oklahoma City passed away on January 8, 2026, after a 5-year journey with Alzheimer's disease. She married the love of her life, James R. Buchanan, in her hometown of Roswell, New Mexico. After a short time in Roswell, they relocated to Oklahoma City where they raised their children Rodney and Kimberly Buchanan. Evelyn worked...

Joy Merle Tannehill

Joy Merle Tannehill

Jan 7, 2026

Joy Merle (Anderson) Tannehill left this world on January 7, 2026, in Sulphur, OK, at age 95 years and 3 months. She was born on September 8, 1930, in Lindsay, OK, the daughter of Arthur and Mildred Merle (McClure) Anderson. She grew up and attended school in Lindsay and attended the Methodist Church. She later became a member of Calvary...

Luther Raymond Hodges

Luther Raymond Hodges

Jan 6, 2026

Luther Raymond Hodges passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on January 6, 2026, following a lengthy illness.

He was born on June 29, 1948, his parents' 7th wedding anniversary, the first son of Luther H. Hodges, Jr. and Bettye Jo Bugg Hodges in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He went to Ballman Elementary School, Ramsey Junior High and was in...

Kandyce Lee Johnson

Kandyce Lee Johnson

Jan 6, 2026

Kandyce Lee Jones Johnson, affectionately known as Kandy by family and friends, was born on October 6, 1956, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Mary Lou Jones and Joseph Edward Jones, Jr. She passed away on January 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous four-month battle with cancer.

Kandy was raised in Tulsa and Oklahoma City alongside her sisters,...

Rosalyn Everett Pack

Rosalyn Everett Pack

Jan 6, 2026

Rosalyn Everett Pack passed away on January 6, 2026, at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 69. She was born on March 20, 1956, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Thomas Lane Everett and Ann Elizabeth Scott Everett.

Rosalyn, who went by Roz, moved to New Orleans, Louisiana as a young adult, where she met Bruce Pack. They...

Joseph Roger Blake

Joseph Roger Blake

Jan 6, 2026

Joseph Roger Blake was born in Pauls Valley, OK on June 5, 1943, the third child of Ragna Elizabeth and Roger Blake. Joe died from complications of pancreatic cancer on January 6, 2026.

At the young age of 13 Joe earned his Eagle Scout Award. He enjoyed his scouting experiences highlighted by attending the 1956 Boy Scout Jamboree in Valley Forge,...

Sylvia Brannon

Sylvia Brannon

Jan 5, 2026

Sylvia Brannon Milavic, 84, of Edmond, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, in the city where her life began.

Sylvia was born on December 1, 1941, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Mary Smissen Strong and William Davis Strong. She pursued higher education at Oklahoma State University and later, as a devoted single mother, continued her studies at Southern Nazarene University,...

Deborah Louise Wallace

Deborah Louise Wallace

Jan 5, 2026

It is with great sadness to announce that our dear Deborah (Debbie) Louise Wallace, 74, who passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 5th, 2026. She was surrounded by her husband and family.

Debbie, the first of two children, was born on May 5th, 1951, to George Paul Weathers and Mildred Louise Henry Weathers in Waco, Texas. Debbie graduated from...

Clara Ines (Barajas) Arnold

Clara Ines (Barajas) Arnold

Jan 4, 2026

Clara (Barajas) Arnold, affectionately known as Clary, was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, daughter, and friend whose life was defined by faith, love, and quiet strength. She went home to be with the Lord surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to bless generations.

Born in Colombia, Clary was the first of eight children born to devoted pastors....

Susan P. Hite

Susan P. Hite

Dec 30, 2025

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Susan Pearce Hite, who left this world to be with her Lord on December 30, 2025, at the age of 81 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Sue was born to Elisha Levi and Audrey Blanton Pearce in Lanette, Alabama on November 10, 1944. Sue was the youngest daughter and 5th...

Bonnie Smith

Bonnie Smith

Dec 27, 2025

Bonnie Jean Smith passed on December 27, 2025. She was born to William and Lucy Bell (Seitz) Brannock (Toots, Nannie) on April 16, 1934, in Pittsburg Kansas. The family moved to Miami, Oklahoma while Bonnie was still young, where they stayed through her high school years.

Bonnie was an avid animal lover, always having horses, dogs and feeding all the stray...

Vernon Roger Pope

Vernon Roger Pope

Dec 27, 2025

Vernon Roger Pope, age 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 27, 2025 after a difficult battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born on the family farm to Orville Guy Frances Pope and Mollie Ruth (Honeycutt) Pope. Vernon had two older sisters and one younger brother which created a loving Christian farm family.

Vernon loved sports...

Patricia Ann Gardner

Patricia Ann Gardner

Dec 26, 2025

Patty Gardner passed away on Friday, December 26th, 2025 in Oklahoma City. Born on December 16, 1942, Patricia Ann Ferguson was the eldest of four children born to Dorothy and Major Ferguson.

 She attended Harding High School and the University of Oklahoma, where she was a member of the Tri-Delta organization. In partnership with her husband, Joel Ronald Gardner (Ronny), she...

Dr. Charles Lee Roskamp

Dr. Charles Lee Roskamp

Dec 25, 2025

With deep love and sorrow, we celebrate the life of Dr. Charles Lee Roskamp, a devoted follower of Christ, who departed this world to be with his Savior on December 25th, 2025, at the age of 74.

Charles was born on March 11, 1951, in Odessa, Texas to Kathleen and Carlton Roskamp. He grew up with his brother, Stephen and his...

Laura Kennedy Gary

Laura Kennedy Gary

Dec 20, 2025

Laura Kennedy Gary, 73, passed away on December 20, 2025, in Oklahoma City. She was born on December 5, 1952, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, to Edmund and Bette (Kilpatrick) Kennedy.

Laura graduated from Pawhuska High School in 1971 and went on to attend the University of Oklahoma where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration. After graduating, she met the love...