Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Cecil Ray Calicott

Cecil Ray Calicott

Nov 25, 2023

Cecil Ray Callicott was born on July 7, 1935, in Foreman, Arkansas to Wallace and Decora (McCandless) Callicott. He passed away on November 25, 2023.  Cecil was the youngest of eight children.  He grew up fishing, swimming and catching frogs.  He was a talented athlete and played football throughout junior high and high school. At the age of 18, he...

Basem Farhood

Basem Farhood

Nov 25, 2023



Basem Farhood, DDS

December 5, 1938 – November 25, 2023

 

“If courage shrinks, be winged and flies,and in flight dips down, untiesthe heart strings so it dies,would it be the last goodbye?”

Basem Farhood from Voices from Near and Far

 

Basem Farhood fell asleep in the Lord on November 25, 2023.  The third of four children, he...

William R. McDermott

William R. McDermott

Nov 22, 2023

 

William R. McDermott, 51, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

 

William lived with and is survived by his loving Mother Marilyn, Stepfather Don Kuna and his Father Richard L. McDermott in the Middlebush section of Somerset. He is also survived by one sister, Karen (Douglas) Jones, and one brother, Steven...

Stephanie Nicole Brown

Stephanie Nicole Brown

Nov 22, 2023

Stephanie Nicole Brown, 38, passed away on November 22, 2023, in Oklahoma City after facing the challenges of mental health. Born on April 18, 1985, Stephanie was passionate about animals and found great joy in their company. Her heart resonated with the soothing melodies of Christian and country music, echoing the joys and challenges of life. Her love extended to...

Lori Ann Webster

Lori Ann Webster

Nov 21, 2023

 

Lori AnnMarie Webster, age 63, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023.  She was a graduate of Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School in 1978 and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from Oklahoma State University in 1985.  During her work life she had many Public Relations jobs for several companies including Deaconess Hospital, Kansas Gas, ONEOK, Oklahoma School...

Tomilou Liddell

Tomilou Liddell

Nov 20, 2023

Tomilou "Tomi" Gentry Liddell passed away November 20th, 2023.  Tomi was born December 30, 1952, in El Paso, Texas and graduated from Coronado High School in 1970. She attended the University of Oklahoma in 1971, where she received her degree in Journalism/Professional Writing in 1974. She attained a Doctorate of Law degree from Oklahoma City University Law School and joined...

Susan Elizabeth Mitchell

Susan Elizabeth Mitchell

Nov 16, 2023

 

Susan Elizabeth Sloan Mitchell passed away peacefully in her home on November 16, 2023.

Susan was born to Ellis Boyd and Mary Elizabeth Sullivan Sloan in Coral Gables, Florida on July 5, 1945. She attended the University of Miami and after receiving a bachelor’s degree in nursing, Susan served her country in the United States Army Nurse Corp. She...

Leslie Smith Wasson

Leslie Smith Wasson

Nov 15, 2023

 

Beloved Oklahoma entrepreneur Leslie Wasson passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Leslie had an intellectual curiosity, deeply loved her friends and family, traveled the world seeking new experiences, enjoyed good cuisine, treasured animals, and always lived in the thick of fun. Leslie was a loyal and inclusive friend, an astute businesswoman having a great "eye" when it came...

Eugene Albert Barnes, III

Eugene Albert Barnes, III

Nov 12, 2023

Eugene A. “Barney” Barnes III of Scottsdale, Arizona, was greatly loved by family and friends, Barney, as he was known by everyone, died peacefully at Westminster Village on November 12, 2023 at age 93.  He was born November 6, 1929 in Oklahoma City, the only son of Eugene A. Barnes Jr. and Marie C. Barnes (Nee James).

He attended Classen...

Lucille Ruth Rose

Lucille Ruth Rose

Nov 11, 2023

In Loving Memory of Lucille Ruth Rose née Cassel

Lucille Ruth Rose, a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many, peacefully departed this world to be with the Lord on November 11, 2023, at the age of 96. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Monday, November 20, at 1:00 pm at the chapel at...

Helen Muller

Helen Muller

Nov 10, 2023

Helen Marie Stewart Muller., 95, passed away November 10, 2023, 12 days shy of her 96th birthday.

Born November 22, 1927, in Kremlin, OK, Helen went to elementary school to 8th grade in a little red schoolhouse in Kremlin. She graduated High School in 1945 from Enid High School, going on to Nursing School in Oklahoma City.

Helen married Frank...

Anna Lee Kurtz

Anna Lee Kurtz

Nov 9, 2023

 

Anna Lee Kurtz, 101, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 9, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born on October 7, 1922, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Frank H. Yust and Betty L. Yust. She graduated from Holy Family High School in Tulsa where she and Russell Sam Kurtz were high school sweethearts after meeting at...

Helen Joy Lampkin

Helen Joy Lampkin

Nov 8, 2023

 

Helen Joy Lampkin, affectionately known as Toni to her family and friends, was born in Enid, OK to Vera and Ted Parkinson. She peacefully passed away on November 8, 2023. Shortly after she was born, the family moved to Ponca City. There Toni went to Ponca City schools, graduating from Ponca City High School. After graduation, she attended Stephens...

Madeleine Carroll

Madeleine Carroll

Nov 8, 2023

Madeleine Ann Carroll, 95, died at her home in Oklahoma City, OK, on November 8, 2023.  Born on May 1, 1928, in Denver, Colorado, Madeleine was the daughter of Madeleine Redpath Fisher and R.E. Hibbert. One of five children, Madeleine was especially close to her sisters, Mary and Josephine. She developed a love for the mountains at a young age...

James Ralph McCalmont

James Ralph McCalmont

Nov 7, 2023

Ralph was born in Depression-era East Texas to Ida and Carl Berry. He and his younger brother soon lost their father, sending their mother to Austin to find work. Raised by maternal grandparents on a farm, Ralph found his love of the outdoors.

 

In 1946, Ralph and his brother rejoined Ida with her new husband, Gene McCalmont, and...

Carol Ann Oldham

Carol Ann Oldham

Nov 6, 2023



Carol Oldham, age 75, passed away in her home on Monday, November 6, 2023, surrounded by her family.  She was born on August 27, 1948 in Ada, OK to Eulene Vaughn and Orvil W. Junior Willoughby.  Eulene died of tuberculosis 3 years after Carol was born and Junior moved to New Mexico for work. His sister, Lavelle and her...

Rev. Gerard MacAulay

Rev. Gerard MacAulay

Nov 6, 2023

 

     Father Andrew Gerard MacAulay, a longtime beloved priest for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, died peacefully on Nov. 6, 2023, at Saint Ann Assisted Living Center in Oklahoma City. He was 94.

     A vigil service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. in the Saint Francis de Sales Chapel at the Catholic...

Charles Franklin Alden III

Charles Franklin Alden III

Nov 5, 2023

Alden, Charles Franklin, III, age 76, of Edmond, died peacefully on November 5, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born May 6, 1947 in Little Rock, Arkansas, Charlie was the oldest of four children born to Charles F. Alden, Jr. and Virginia Bell (Taylor) Alden. As a young man, Charlie’s family moved to Oklahoma City. Charlie graduated from John Marshall High...

Carmen Kenneth Glover II

Carmen Kenneth Glover II

Nov 3, 2023

On Friday November 3, 2023, Kenny Glover left this life. A man who lived large until his death, Carmen Kenneth Glover II was born on September 27, 1952, to Jeanne and Carmen “Kenneth” Glover.  He was known by “Kenny” to everyone and by “Duff” to many. The Glover Family was a close group with a competitive and sports minded spirit....