Joan D. Woolley
Sep 20, 2025
Joan Dale Woolley entered the presence of her Lord on Saturday, September 20, 2025, after enduring years of illness and pain with remarkable courage. Born in Holdenville, Oklahoma, on December 1, 1943, she was the daughter of Paul and Alice (Bernard) Colville, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents James Elmer Bernard and...
Marjorie Fowler Waters
Sep 20, 2025
Marjorie (Marge) Fowler Waters, 86, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, and Friend passed from this earth to her heavenly Father on September 20, 2025.
Marge was born on October 20, 1938, near Stillwater, OK to Cleo and Erma (Payne) Fowler. She attended Cottonwood School, a one-room schoolhouse, for her early education. She often shared stories about how she skipped fifth grade and...
Rev. Linh Ngoc Bui
Sep 20, 2025
Father Linh Ngoc Bui, pastor of Saint Ann Catholic Church in Elgin and missions in Sterling and Apache, died Sept. 20 at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City after suffering injuries from a fall at Saint Ann.
The vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Oklahoma City. The Mass...
Lyn Pryse Elam
Sep 20, 2025
Our lovely Lyn was wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, athlete, artist, skier, tennis player, golfer, bridge player, teacher, gardener, and self-taught piano player. Lyn was a beautiful, intelligent, kind, selfless, caring, creative, positive and wonderful person. Lyn never met a stranger.
Lyn was born in Oklahoma City on August 18, 1935, to Gether and Zack Pryse, of Ponca City. She...
Florene Shadid Deeba
Sep 19, 2025
Florene Shadid Deeba passed away peacefully at her home on September 19, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving family
She was born the second of four children to parents Lamy S. and Dorothy Tayar Shadid on April 15, 1935, in Oklahoma City, OK.
Florene spent her childhood working closely with her family at her parent’s grocery store, Community...
Lillian Badeen
Sep 19, 2025
Lillian Samara Badeen was born in Oklahoma City, OK on November 24, 1934, less than a year after her parents, Nabeeh and Adeeba Samara, immigrated to the United States from Lebanon. She passed away on September 19, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.
The eldest of six children, Lillian was born in the family home on 11th Street. The...
Joseph L. Martin MD
Sep 17, 2025
Joe, 97, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Hospice. He was born on September 13, 1928, to the late Wilfred and Ravena Martin. After growing up in Odessa, Missouri Joe graduated from University of Missouri before moving to St. Louis, earning his MD at Washington University Medical School. While there, he met Kathleen Berg and they...
Willard Eugene “Gene” Furnish
Sep 17, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of a truly loyal and loving man. Willard Eugene “Gene” Furnish, 75, went to be with our Lord and Savior on September 17th, 2025, surrounded by those who cherished and loved him the most.
Born in Thomas, OK, Gene devoted his life to loving his family, helping others,...
Michael John Chapman
Sep 16, 2025
Michael John Chapman, 74 of Oklahoma City, OK passed away on September 16, 2025. Born in Oklahoma City on November 19, 1950, Mike was the son of John and Grace Chapman.
Mike attended Mount St. Mary’s High School and went on to graduate from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in psychology. He enjoyed a long career in social services...
Jeremy Alan Teague
Sep 12, 2025
Jeremy Teague died 12th September 2025 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was born in Weatherford, Texas, where he graduated from Weatherford High School. He joined the US Navy and served as an Electronics Technician. He received an Associate in Arts degree from Weatherford College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of North Texas. He worked numerous...
Most Reverend Eusebius J. Beltran
Sep 12, 2025
Eusebius Joseph Beltran, Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, died Sept. 12, 2025, at age 91.
“Archbishop Beltran was indeed a good shepherd,” Archbishop Paul S. Coakley said. “He served as a bishop in Oklahoma for many years, both as bishop in the Diocese of Tulsa and here in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. His accomplishments are numerous to...
James Michael Sanner
Sep 8, 2025
James Michael Sanner, 72, died Sept. 8 at home with his family after fighting an extremely rare and aggressive form of cancer. His brief, intense battle lasted less than a month, which left everyone who knew him shocked and heartbroken.
Mike’s family will gather for a private memorial service at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Smith and Kernke Funeral...
Maureen Agnes Robinson
Sep 5, 2025
Maureen Sulley Robinson, 89, of Oklahoma City, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on April 15, 1936, in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Maureen lived a full and joyful life, never happier than when surrounded by loved ones and singing Irish tunes.
Maureen found great joy in gardening, traveling, crafting, and hosting family and friends at Lake...
Katherine "Kitty" Lee
Sep 5, 2025
Katherine “Kitty” Theresa Lee, 76, of Oklahoma City, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was born to Robert E. Lee and LaVerne L. Lee on January 3, 1949, in Minneapolis, MN. She was the middle child between Roberta and Robert.
Kitty spent her childhood in Minnesota before her family relocated to Carbondale, IL in the...
Elmer Leon Adams
Sep 5, 2025
Elmer Leon Adams was born in Oklahoma City on January 6, 1954 to Elmer Adams and Wanda Nikkel Adams. Leon grew up in The Village attending Andrew Johnson Elementary School, Hoover Middle School and John Marshall High School, graduating in 1972.
Leon had a great interest in wood working and building. He started working with a great man, Don Mueggenborg, who...
Chris Kline
Sep 4, 2025
Christopher Lee “Chris” Kline, born on September 19, 1970, in Tulsa, OK, passed away on September 4, 2025, at home in the arms of his mother, Mary Housel, and his partner of 20 years, Shari Butler, after a long battle with alcoholism. The disease knows no boundaries.
Chris was a unique, kind, gentle, giving, and beautiful soul. Everyone he met throughout...
Marcus Carl Schlegel
Aug 27, 2025
Marcus Carl Schlegel was born to Carl and Darlene Schlegel on June 9, 1949 in Great Bend, KS and departed this life on August 27, 2025 in Edmond, OK. Mark spent his early years in Otis, KS. In 1953, his younger brother, Kurt, joined the family. They lived on the Schlegel family farm until Carl took a job at the...
Maurice Michael Rizzo
Aug 26, 2025
Maurice Michael Rizzo, 86, passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 3, 1939, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to William and Isabel Rizzo, Maurice grew up in the tight-knit community of Sharpsburg, PA. As a young man, he was a talented football player, earning the title of Mr. Football and playing as...
Katherine Agnes Jackson
Aug 26, 2025
Katherine Agnes Jackson, affectionately known as Kathe, born on May 3, 1953, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away with her children by her side on August 26, 2025, in her hometown. She was a bright light to all who knew her, leaving behind a legacy of love, strong values, and cherished memories.
Kathe had a distinguished career that spanned several years,...
Mary Joyce Buckner
Aug 25, 2025
Mary Joyce Bixler Buckner, 82, of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025. Born on March 8, 1943, in Hydro, Oklahoma, Mary’s life was one of purpose, generosity, and steadfast devotion to her loved ones, her faith, and her community.
A graduate of The University of Oklahoma School of Pharmacy, Mary was deeply passionate about her profession. She was...
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