Dec 25, 2023

 

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear mother Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Land, 83, of Oklahoma City, who passed away on December 25, 2023. Betty was born January 4th, 1940 in Oklahoma City. She attended Bishop John Carroll Cathedral School and Catholic High School, graduating in 1958. Betty and John T Land were wed on December...

Dec 24, 2023

 

J.B. Flatt was born on March 11, 1937, in Cordell, Oklahoma to Jay and Effie Flatt.  He left this world to glory on December 24, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his dad and mother.  He was the youngest of four children all of whom preceded him in death, brother Bud, two sisters Glenda and Lovee Dale.  He...

Dec 23, 2023

John Whittaker Tack was born in Topeka, Kansas, on April 24, 1950. He served in the Army during the Vietnam era. John was an accomplished photographer, an avid golfer, and an art collector. He was an intelligent, generous, kind, good hearted, man. After retiring from the oil and gas industry, he took loving care of his mother Jackie until her...

Dec 23, 2023

 

Anthony Francis (Frank) Triska, 97, of Oklahoma City, OK, passed peacefully on December 23, 2023, embraced by loved ones as his favorite classical music played softly in the background. A debilitating stroke three weeks prior led to his death. Before this, Frank led a full life while still living at his home that he built in 1966. Frank is...

Dec 23, 2023

Lana was born on January 29, 1945, in Oklahoma City. She was never one to sit and watch the parade go by. She wanted to be an active part of everything. Lana liked to solve problems, improve on what’s going well, and push boundaries. In other words, she wanted to make a difference.

Lana graduated from NW Classen in 1963....

Dec 22, 2023

 

In loving memory of Linda B Darnell, who peacefully passed away at her home on December 22, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 1, 1938, in Oklahoma City to Francis and Crawford Bennett, Linda's life was a beautiful symphony of love, family, and joy.

 

A graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Fine...

Dec 21, 2023

Mary Evelyn Davis left this world on December 21, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 18, 1924, in Tahona, Oklahoma to Thomas Nichols Davis and Fidella Holland Davis.

Mary was a graduate of Central High School in Oklahoma City and the University of Oklahoma with a degree in accounting. She received her...

Dec 20, 2023

 

    Charles Alfred Blackwood Jr., 93, passed away December 20, 2023. Charles was born July 22, 1930, in Kalamazoo, Mich., to Charles and Elsie Reid Blackwood. His family moved to Chicago and later to Teaneck, N.J., where he graduated from Teaneck High School in 1948. Charles completed a bachelor's degree at University of Vermont in Burlington. He joined...

Dec 20, 2023

 

Bach V. Pham, Dharma name: Thien Tri, 83, of Oklahoma City passed from this life at his home surrounded by his family.

 

Bach Pham was born on January 20, 1941 in My Tho, Tien Giang, South Vietnam. He attended and graduated Truong Si Quan Thu Duc in 1962. He started his service in Quan Luc Vietnam Cong Hoa-...

Dec 19, 2023

 

Randall “Randy” Jerome Mengers passed away on December 19, 2023, at the age of 78.

Randy was born in Oklahoma City on March 5, 1945, and was a lifelong Oklahoma resident. He graduated from Northeast High School, attended Oklahoma State University, and received his bachelor’s degree from Central State University in Edmond, all while working hard to support and...

Dec 18, 2023

 

Father Charles Robert Murphy, a longtime beloved priest for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, died peacefully Monday at his residence in Oklahoma City. He was 81.

Father Murphy’s vigil will be held at 6 pm Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. The Mass of Christian...

Dec 18, 2023

Dec 16, 2023

Jimmy Marcus Simpson, 70, of Jones Oklahoma, died December 16, 2023, at Mercy Hospice.

Mr. Simpson was born June 17, 1953, in Santa Maria, California, to Floyd and Joyce Simpson.

Attended Foothill HS, Bakersfield, CA. Served in the Air Force from 1973 to 1996, Systems Analyst and Computer Programmer.  Stationed at Edwards AFB, CA; Offutt AFB, NE; Fort Ritchie MD;...

Dec 16, 2023

Jimmy Marcus Simpson, 70, of Jones Oklahoma, died December 16, 2023, at Mercy Hospice.

Mr. Simpson was born June 17, 1953, in Santa Maria, California, to Floyd and Joyce Simpson.

Attended Foothill HS, Bakersfield, CA. Served in the Air Force from 1973 to 1996, Systems Analyst and Computer Programmer.  Stationed at Edwards AFB, CA; Offutt AFB, NE; Fort Ritchie MD;...

Dec 15, 2023

Eternity [updated]

They who bind to themselves a joy

Do the winged life destroy

They who kiss the joy as it flies

Live in eternity’s sunrise

–William Blake

A public memorial occurred 5/31/25: Memorial for Dimitri Cai Bradford

Thank you to Kathy Shook McCallie for delivering the eulogy and helping us think through the memorial; Lexi Kirkpatrick, Ben Roberson, Robin Bradford, and Rhonda Smith for their heartfelt...

Dec 15, 2023

Edwin John Chew, the greatest husband, father and grandad on the planet, passed away Friday, December 15th in Oklahoma City. Eddie was born in Hendon, London, England February 2, 1939 to Sarah (Sally) Chew and Charlie Chew, originally from Aberdare, Wales.

 

He and his two brothers grew up during World War II London, and their home on York Road...

Dec 15, 2023

 

Barbara Jo Colter was born on April 24, 1957, in OKC, to John and Mary Lynn. Surrounded by family on her final days, she passed on from this life on December 15, 2023, at the age of 66 years old.

Barbara began working in the grocery business in 1973 as a checker, and after remaining in the same industry...

Dec 12, 2023

Patricia “Patti” Louise Daniels, 63, passed away in her home on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023. Patti was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada to Maureen Robinson and Jerimiah Keough (deceased) on July 9th, 1960. She graduated from Prince of Wales Colligate High School in 1977. She married the love of her life, Doug Daniels, on January 29th, 2013 in Jamaica,...

Dec 11, 2023

Dec 10, 2023

 

Jeff Wendle Skinner, a highly accomplished professional who dedicated his life to the field of radiology, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2023, at his home in Oklahoma City. He was born on August 3, 1941, in Altus, Oklahoma. Jeff's journey in the medical field began when he attended the Radiologic Technology Program through Saint Anthony Hospital. He served...