Khamphan Phimphachan
Nov 23, 2024
Today we honor the remarkable life of Khamphan, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her 80 years of life were filled with resilience, love, and devotion to her family and community. Khamphan peacefully passed at home on November 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Khamphan was born on February 18, 1944, in Vientiane, Laos. She was the...
Bill L. Silvernail
Nov 21, 2024
Bill Silvernail, a dedicated second-generation contractor and beloved husband and father, passed away at the age of 79. He was born on March 26, 1945, and was the only child of Leroy Arthur Silvernail and Willie Fern Silvernail. His life was marked by a commitment to family, work, and lasting friendships.
His parents instilled in him strong values of kindness, perseverance,...
Mary Kathryne West Quade
Nov 21, 2024
Mary Kathryne West Quade, affectionately known as wife, mother, DeeDee, and Aunt Mary, was welcomed into Glory by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with “well done, my good and faithful servant” on November 21, 2024. She was born March 16, 1925, in Oklahoma City to Lillian Ivey and Maury West, the 5th of 7 children, 5 older brothers, Maury...
Teresa Diane Pinson
Nov 20, 2024
Teresa Diane Pinson, affectionately known as GiGi, was born on February 6, 1961, in Oklahoma City and graced the world with her vibrant spirit until her passing on November 20, 2024. Teresa lived a life rich with love for her Savior and her family, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by many.
From an early age, Teresa exhibited a...
Charles Douglas Bell
Nov 17, 2024
Charles Douglas Bell, affectionately known as Doug, peacefully met his Heavenly Father on November 17, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Born on August 13, 1936, to Dr. Austin H. Bell and Lucille “Lucy” Boylan Bell.
Doug enjoyed a long career in insurance as the founder of C. Douglas Bell Insurance, where he formed countless meaningful relationships.
He was preceded in death by...
Julius Albert Schallenmuller
Nov 16, 2024
Julius Albert Schallenmuller II (Jul, Papa Jul, Moose), 96, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024. He was born on December 8, 1927, in Oak Park, Illinois. He is the son of the late Albert and Christine Schallenmuller. Julius was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Naomi Schallenmuller. Survivors include children, Teresa H. Bacon of Edmond OK, William C. (Carol)...
Bernie M. Noack
Nov 15, 2024
Bernhardt (Bernie) McCumsey Noack, Jr. was born in Oklahoma City on December 1, 1929 to Bernhardt McCumsey Sr. and Velna Shepard Noack. He entered heaven on November 15, 2024, just shy of 95.
Bernie, the oldest of four children, grew up in Oklahoma City. At the age of 12, he accepted Jesus Christ into his life. This decision shaped him forever....
Sue Roberts
Nov 14, 2024
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we remember the extraordinary life of Karen Sue Walton Roberts, who passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2024, surrounded by her cherished family. Born on November 16, 1941, in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Sue was the eldest of seven children born to Richard and Nina Walton. Sue grew up in a loving,...
Mary Jo Spears
Nov 14, 2024
Mary Jo Spears was born on June 29, 1935, in Versailles, Kentucky to James and Edna Daugherty and passed away on November 14, 2024, in Oklahoma City. Mary Jo graduated from Lexington Catholic High School and went on to have distinguished career in public service, having retired from the Oklahoma State Senate after a lengthy tenure.
Mary Jo is survived by...
Lacy McLarry
Nov 13, 2024
Lacy McLarry was born in Farmersville, Texas to Raymond and Lena McLarry on March 27, 1931. He started the study of violin at the age of five, performing the Mendelssohn Concerto for Violin with the Houston Symphony at age 14. His teacher was Philip Williams, with whom he studied from the age of eight through the completion of Bachelor and...
Michael Sam Homsey II
Nov 12, 2024
Michael Sam Homsey, II, wonderful husband to Dini and amazing father to Zeina and Sami, fell asleep in the Lord on November 12, 2024 after a courageous 6 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born May 28, 1982 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he lived a life full of joy, laughter, and loved ones.
Best known for his uncanny imitations and humorous storytelling,...
William Warren Edwards
Nov 11, 2024
William Warren Edwards, Landscape Architect, was born to Warren Hamilton Edwards and Pauline Mills Edwards on November 28, 1929, in Oklahoma City on Thanksgiving Day and passed away on November 11, 2024. Warren attended, like his father, Putnam Heights Grade School. He attended Harding Junior High and graduated from Old Classen Highschool. He at tended the University of Oklahoma where...
Sr. Susan Jane Clark
Nov 9, 2024
The Carmelite Sisters of St. Therese announce the death of their Sister Susan Clark on November 9, 2024. Sister was in her 62nd year of Religious life.
From 1960 to 1974, Sister taught Elementary Education at Villa Teresa School in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, and other schools in Hermosa Beach California. From 1974-2015, she taught Religious Education in several parishes...
Joy Jacobs
Nov 9, 2024
Joy Leech Jacobs, 93, of The Village, passed away on Nov. 9, 2024. She was born Feb. 22, 1931, in Omega, OK, to Roy and Pearl (Brandes) Leech. She graduated from Watonga High School with the Class of ’49. After graduating from Draughan School of Business, she married Robert D. “Bob” Jacobs in Watonga on July 30, 1950.
She is survived...
Pamela Snellings
Nov 8, 2024
Pamela Kay Snellings passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024 during a brief stay at Integris Hospice. Pam battled significant health challenges for the past decade of her life.
Pamela was born on February 13, 1962 in Okarche, Oklahoma to Thomas Edward Determan and Elizabeth Jane Determan. Pam attended Putnam City Schools and Saint Charles Borromeo Church. She graduated high...
David Thomas
Nov 8, 2024
It is with great sadness to announce that our dear David Nels Thomas, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 8, 2024, surrounded by his wife, several family members and his beloved dog, Beans.
David, the third of six children, was born on October 30, 1938 to Alvin Henry Thomas and Ketty Pauline Jorgensen Thomas in Oklahoma City. (He...
Sara Elizabeth Cowden Bickerstaff
Nov 7, 2024
Sara Elizabeth Cowden Bickerstaff unexpectedly left this world on November 7, 2024 as a result of a pulmonary embolism.
Born on February 14, 1980, Sara was the daughter of Michael and Barbara Cowden. She earned a degree from Oklahoma State University and became a very accomplished registered nurse, working in Intensive Care at Saint Anthony’s Hospital. Not only was she noted...
Anne Wileman Workman
Nov 7, 2024
Anne was born on November 15th, 1937 in Oklahoma City to Ben Carmack and Addie Mae Wileman. She passed, surrounded by family and caregivers, in the early morning of November 7th, 2024. Between those bookend events, Anne embraced life with a vivacious nature, known for her warming smile and generous giving spirit. Within periods of her life, she was known...
Michael Thaine Evans
Nov 6, 2024
It is with great sadness, that the family of Michael Thaine Evans announces his passing after a yearlong battle with cancer. He died peacefully at home with his loving family at his side on November 06, 2024.
Michael was born the middle child on August 13, 1945 in Oklahoma City to W.P. “Duke” and Ila Mae Evans. Michael grew up in...
Judy McCarthy Love
2024
Judy Love, a respected philanthropist who co-founded Love’s Travel Stops, passed away in Oklahoma City on November 5, 2024 at the age of 87.
Together with her late husband, Tom Love, she established the company in 1964 and played a crucial role in its growth, overseeing bookkeeping and holding key positions as they expanded to 42 states.
Her warmth and generosity made...
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