Rory Kevin Tate
May 31, 2024
Rory Kevin Tate died peacefully at the age of 67 at his home on May 31, 2024. Rory was born on March 26, 1957, to Robert Leon and Rose Mary Tate in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His family relocated to O’ahu, Hawaii when he was six years old.
As a teenager in Hawaii, Rory could often be found surfing or playing tennis....
Gerald "Dusky" Manley
May 30, 2024
Gerald “Dusky” Manley left this world to be with his Savior on May 30, 2024, at age 79, surrounded by his loving family. He was a man of immense humor and wisdom who never met a stranger and was admired by all. He was raised on a farm in Billings, Oklahoma by his parents Elmo and Mary Manley (preceded in...
Jane Prisk
May 28, 2024
Beverly Jane Prisk passed away in Oklahoma City on May 28, 2024. She was born September 23, 1921 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Charles W. and Nellie G. (Lee) Butrem. Her mother passed away when she was young, and she and her siblings lived in an orphanage operated by the Franciscan Sisters. Her father, devasted by the death of their...
Franklin K. Naifeh
May 28, 2024
With profound sadness, we bid farewell to our beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, who departed from this world on May 28, 2024. He was 87 years old.
Franklin lived a life of remarkable hard work, adventure, and wisdom. He was born on January 30, 1937 to Zeak and Rose Naifeh, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. He brought joy and warmth...
Frances Maurine Myers
May 27, 2024
Frances Maurine Myers, lovingly known as Fran, passed away on May 27, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born on August 30, 1941, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Gene and Emma Jeanne Bartlett. Frances was a beloved member of her family and the community leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.Fran dedicated many years of her life...
Lt. Col. (Ret) George B. Wallace
May 25, 2024
George Wallace, a 26-year career Air Force fighter pilot and respected Oklahoma business owner and civic leader, passed away at 92 years of age on Saturday, May 25, 2024, of natural causes. He was surrounded in death by his loving family.
George was born January 18, 1932, in Red Wing, MN. He spent his formative years in Milwaukee and attended the...
Laurette Hanna
May 25, 2024
Laurette Hanna peacefully fell asleep in the Lord on the morning of May 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on February 13, 1932, in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to Samia and Michael Raheb. Laurette graduated from Central Falls High School and later worked for two of her brothers in their respective businesses for many years.
The ultimate Godly...
Bryan Louis Spinks
May 23, 2024
Bryan Louis Spinks, son, brother and friend, went to rest on May 23, 2024. Born to Robert Louis and Pamela Heyland Spinks, on February 12, 1980, in Stillwater, OK, Bryan marched to the beat of his own drum. He was a talented musician, an animal lover and a supportive friend to all.
As a child, Bryan would not leave the...
Preston Gilbert Gaddis II
May 23, 2024
Having lived 99% of his 85 years to perfection, Preston Gilbert Gaddis II, affectionately known as Gil or “Mr. Gaddis,” died peacefully on May 23, 2024. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, 127 NW 7th St., Oklahoma City, Sunday, June 9th at 6:00pm; reception will follow in the church’s cloister garden.
Gil was born in Tulsa,...
Alveria Elizabeth Kopp
May 22, 2024
Alveria Elizabeth Kopp was born August 3, 1928 to James Vincent and Jane Fitzgerald in New York City. She was the youngest of four siblings. She married Frank Kopp in 1950 and together they raised 3 boys. As a family they moved many times, living in New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Kansas before settling in Oklahoma.
Shortly after their move...
Chris Haugen
May 22, 2024
Christopher J. Haugen, born on June 21, 1962, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Rosemary and Harold Haugen, peacefully passed away on May 22, 2024, in Oklahoma City. He spent his formative years in Tulsa, where he cultivated a passion for learning and exploration.
Chris excelled academically, graduating cum laude from Tulsa University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering. He...
Lee Marks Holmes
May 21, 2024
Lee Marks Holmes of Oklahoma City was born March 28, 1939 to Howard Cecil and Wynona Marks Holmes. He went home to be with the Lord May 21, 2024. Lee was married to his lifelong love, Claire Lyn Holmes. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma School of Law and practiced law in Oklahoma City from 1963 until this year....
John Allen Hobbs
May 21, 2024
John Allen Hobbs, age 90, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024 after a brief illness. His passing was preceded just months earlier by his beloved wife, Jacque, the two of whom would be celebrating their 67th wedding anniversary this June. John was born in Oklahoma City to Haskell and Loretto Hobbs and was the oldest of six children, which...
Lois Jeanne Buck
May 21, 2024
Lois Jeanne (Smith) Buck, 91, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 after battling dementia for several years. She was born on March 9, 1933 to Robert M and Eva Lois (Windham) Smith in Fayetteville, AR.
Lois grew up in Fayetteville and was the oldest of three children. She shared many fond memories of growing up in the house on...
Robert William Greenwood
May 19, 2024
Robert William Greenwood, known affectionately as Bobo, passed away on May 19, 2024, at Levine Dickson Hospice House, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Born on June 2, 1936, in Oklahoma City to his parents Bernice and Buster Greenwood, Robert was a beacon of light...
Gary Kent Patton
May 18, 2024
Gary Patton, son of Alda and Elbert Lee Patton was born in Elk City, OK on July 20, 1936, on the hottest recorded date in Oklahoma at the time (120 degrees).
Growing up in Jackson County and surrounding areas of southwest Oklahoma, Gary graduated from Dill City High School.
In 1956, while attending Central State College, he was introduced to the Freshman...
Kathleen Marie Yandell
May 17, 2024
Kathleen “Kathy” Marie Yandell passed away in her home surrounded by her husband and children on May 17, 2024. The Daughter of James “Jim” Sexton and Catherine “Kay” Sexton was born on June 11, 1963 in Bronx, New York City, New York. She lived in Jersey City, New Jersey, London, England, and San Juan, Puerto where she graduated from Robinson...
Theresa Ann Campbell
May 15, 2024
Theresa Ann Campbell was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on June 18, 1940. Her mother was unable to keep her, but her grandparents quickly adopted her and gave her the loving home that she deserved. Ann always spoke highly of Grandma and Grandpa Sneed. She said her childhood was so happy that she had no idea how poor they really were....
Robert Michael Barber
May 15, 2024
Robert Michael Barber, beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away on May 15th, 2024 following an extended battle with kidney disease. The oldest of two children, Mike was born February 18th, 1947 to Bob and Ruby Barber in Oklahoma City.
Growing up in Oklahoma City, Mike attended Casady School where he lettered in football, soccer, and track. In addition to...
Howard K. Berry Jr.
May 15, 2024
Howard K. Berry Jr., lifetime resident of Oklahoma City and jury trial lawyer, has died at his home. He was 92. The cause of death was a life well lived. To his friends and family, he was known as HK. He often stated he was born with a legal eagle on his shoulder. His grandfather was County Clerk in the...
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