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...

Dec 10, 2023

 

 Ed was born September 14, 1935, and died December 10, 2023.   He was Born to Martha Jo Russell and George Nicholas Sturm in Oklahoma City, OK.  Ed attended Rosary Elementary School, then Taft Junior High and graduated Classen High School in 1953.  While at Classen High School he was a member of the National and State Honor Societies and...

Dec 9, 2023

Frank Chucoski, 83, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on December 9, 2023, at Mercy Hospital surrounded by family.

Frank was born on January 5, 1940 in Coal Township, Pennsylvania to Joseph and Ellen (Marchetti) Chucoski. His family moved to Baltimore, MD when Frank was an infant and he was the oldest of five children. Growing up as a...

Dec 8, 2023

Dec 8, 2023

 

Dan was a smart guy; anyone who knew him would agree on that... He knew a lot about a lot. Knowledge was definitely something he valued in himself and in others. Most people who are that smart can make you feel less smart; but somehow Dan always made you feel exceedingly capable. He was generous with his knowledge, whether...

Dec 6, 2023

Bobby Louis Clark was born the oldest son of Christian parents, Louis and Evelyn Clark, in Harrison, AR on July 22, 1936.

Bob graduated from Valley Springs High School in 1954. He worked at many jobs, including following the wheat harvest, cutting timber in the mountains of New Mexico, picking apples in Washington, and selling insurance.

In September of 1955,...

Nov 29, 2023

 

Margaret “Ann” (Wise) Stout passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Edmond, Oklahoma.  She was born on August 7, 1939, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to the late Carnie Wilson and Dorothea Lee Wise. She attended the University of Oklahoma and was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She married her high school sweetheart Robert (“Bob”) Stout on August...

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...

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...

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...

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...