Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Larry Waggoner

Larry Waggoner

Feb 14, 2024

Robert Larry Waggoner passed away February 14, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years Toni Waggoner, only to be reunited on Valentine’s Day. He is survived by his two sons Ryan, his wife April, Tony, and granddaughter Anna. The family is hosting a graveside service on February 20, 2024, at the Resurrection Memorial Cemetery at...

Carletta Simon

Carletta Simon

Feb 14, 2024

  Carletta Razook Simon, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and sister, fell asleep in the Lord on February 14, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on November 12, 1928 to Henry E. and Florine Cohlmia Razook and was the eldest of three children. She grew up in Fairview, Oklahoma where she was...

Clyde Joseph Clark

Clyde Joseph Clark

Feb 13, 2024

Clyde Joseph Clark, 91, died February 13, 2024, in Richmond, Texas. He was born July 18, 1932, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Clyde D. Clark and Catherine R. McGuire. He was a 1953 graduate from the Oklahoma School for the Deaf in Sulphur, Oklahoma as an All-American running back and track star where he first met his future wife Cherene Shadid....

Karen Ann Kirchner

Karen Ann Kirchner

Feb 12, 2024

   Karen Ann (Compton) Kirchner was born June 4, 1947, and left us unexpectedly and heartbroken on February 12, 2024. Karen was born in Oklahoma City to Willard and Vera Compton. She was a proud alum of NW Classen High School where she attended from 1961 until she graduated in 1965. She enjoyed being a member of the NW Classen pep club,...

James Dartmouth Desherow

James Dartmouth Desherow

Feb 10, 2024

James Dartmouth Desherow, 83, of Edmond, OK, passed away peacefully on February 10th at home surrounded by loved ones.

Jim was born on April 30, 1940, in Chicago, IL to M. James Desherow and Anna Marie “Pat” Desherow. Jim grew up in Southern California along with his sister JoAnne Sanger. Jim was a standout basketball player and was named to the...

Gretchen Ann Swinney

Gretchen Ann Swinney

Feb 8, 2024

Glory, Glory, Hallelujah! The Choir of Angels just welcomed the most precious of souls into their midst! Gretchen Ann Braun Swinney, cherished friend, sister, wife, momma, and GiGi passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. She was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven by her loving husband, John; her parents, Jake and Katherine Braun; brothers Terence...

Kyle Keeton

Kyle Keeton

Feb 7, 2024

Kyle Matthew Keeton entered Heaven at the age of 49 on February 7, 2024.  Kyle was born to Gerald Keeton and Judy Keeton on March 5, 1974 in Oklahoma City.   He is survived by his parents, his sister, Kara Keeton, and his brother, Blake Keeton, along with his nephew Harvey Blaise Rice, Kara’s son.  Kyle is also survived by...

Alexandra Fassnacht Murray

Alexandra Fassnacht Murray

Feb 4, 2024

Alexandra F. Murray, born Alexandra Fassnacht, was born to Raymond Fassnacht and Joan Fassnacht in Greely, CO on July 10th, 1952. She was known to her friends as Sandie and her family as San-San. 

Sandie grew up in Indonesia on the island of Sumatra where her father worked for Good Year. She attended The American School in Singapore throughout this time....

Donald Edd Rogers

Donald Edd Rogers

Feb 4, 2024

   Donald Edd Rogers was born April 11, 1941, in a 2-room dugout in Slapout, Oklahoma. Don was 8th of 13 children born to Ruth Belle (Jemes) and Willard Wayne Rogers.  He came from humble beginnings and maintained that humility throughout his lifetime.  His entire childhood was spent in the panhandle of Oklahoma. He graduated from Laverne High School in...

Gerald D. Neff, Sr.

Gerald D. Neff, Sr.

Feb 4, 2024

Gerald David Neff, Sr., also known as Jerry, passed away on February 4, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 84. He was born on May 28, 1939, in Oklahoma City. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Everett Baker Neff and Ruth Frances Bell Neff, and his brother, E. Richard Neff. Jerry was a loving husband...

Ginna Clair Smith

Ginna Clair Smith

Feb 3, 2024

Ginna, age 68, passed away on Saturday, February 03, 2024, at OU Medical Center.  She was born December 31, 1955 in Oklahoma, to Brian Kent Smith and Virginia Bonnell Smith.  Ginna worked as Team Leader in Account Administration at American Fidelity for 32 years, where she made many lasting friendships.  Ginna loved her family very much.  She enjoyed big family...

Samuel Clark Larsen

Samuel Clark Larsen

Feb 2, 2024

Samuel Clark Larsen was born January 16, 1954, and died February 2, 2024, two weeks after his 70th birthday.  Sam was born in Tulsa and spent his childhood in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, where he attended school at Cleveland, Taft, and Northwest Classen.  In grade school, he performed at the Lyric Theater as one of the Von Trapp children in...

Martha Anne Forster

Martha Anne Forster

Jan 30, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Martha Anne Forster, who peacefully left this world on January 30, 2024, in Oklahoma City. She was 79 years old.

Martha was born on September 3, 1944, in Oklahoma City to her loving parents, W. Wally and Eloise Frankfurt, who preceded her in death. Martha is survived by her three children, Cassie Petty,...

Kerri Elizabeth Reeves

Kerri Elizabeth Reeves

Jan 25, 2024

Kerri Elizabeth Reeves was born July 9, 1973, in Oakland, California. She went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2024.

She grew up in Oklahoma City and attended Christian Heritage Academy. Kerri then studied journalism at Baylor and the University of Central Oklahoma.

She enjoyed writing, collecting books, and watching sports - especially the Chicago Bulls, 49ers, and Oklahoma Sooners.

Her...

Sabrina Anne Taylor

Sabrina Anne Taylor

Jan 24, 2024

   Sabrina Anne Taylor passed away in the early morning hours of January 24, 2024 with family by her side. Sabrina, or “Sam” to many, was born in Wichita, Kansas on January 2, 1959 to Ed and Hazel Moreland. Sabrina was a trained concert cellist, a true master gardener, and a devoted mother and homemaker. She had a knack for...

Robert A. Ravitz

Robert A. Ravitz

Jan 23, 2024

Robert “Bob” Ravitz made his closing arguments on January 23, 2024. Bob was born on July 15, 1952 in Miami, Florida to Bill and Toba Ravitz. He spent his childhood misbehaving, most notably getting kicked out of Hebrew school for disagreeing with the teacher. Luckily, that passion for arguing didn't land him in dire trouble; instead, he turned it into...

Shirley Hunyadi

Shirley Hunyadi

Jan 22, 2024

Shirley Hunyadi, a trailblazer in the real estate industry and a beloved member of the community, passed away on January 22, 2024, in Oklahoma City. She was born on December 19, 1939, in Hobart, Oklahoma. Shirley left an indelible mark on the world with her accomplishments, enduring friendships, and unwavering commitment to her family.

She graduated from Chickasha High School in...

Ann Via Baker

Ann Via Baker

Jan 20, 2024

Ann Via Boyd Baker was born on October 16, 1952, to Jack and Mary Boyd in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  Jack last worked as Director of State Health Planning Agency, and Mary worked in Oklahoma County Assessors office, while leading their family.  

 Ann was raised as the youngest of 3 siblings with older brothers Don Boyd, and David Boyd, who treated her...

Sandra Kaye Cowden

Sandra Kaye Cowden

Jan 20, 2024

Sandy Cowden – wife, mom, gammy, crazy aunt & superhero died on January 20, 2024.  She leaves behind the greatest parts of her life: her husband of 56 years, Dan; son, Tim, his wife Valarie and three children Riley, Johnny, and Michael; son, Chris; and daughter Katy Miskovsky, her husband Travis and three children, Madison, Emory, and Jake. Beyond her...

Eloise Janet Gamino

Eloise Janet Gamino

Jan 18, 2024

Faithful daughter of God, Eloise J. Gamino, was called to Paradise early on January 18, 2024 following a difficult illness.

Since her birth on December 12, 1947 to Lloyd and Marie Carmack in the Britton area of Oklahoma City, Eloise was a loving and unique person. She graduated from John Marshall High School in 1966 and Central State University in 1970.

Eloise in turn was a loving wife, mother, gramma, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, confidante, junior high teacher, and...