Oct 5, 2023

Lt Gen Donald Eugene Kirkland (Ret.) passed away on October 5th, 2023 at home, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on September 15th, 1961 in Corpus Christi, TX to Don and Rosemary Kirkland. Gene, as he was affectionately known, dedicated himself wholeheartedly to a life of service to God, country, family, and friends.

Gene graduated from the...

Oct 4, 2023

In Memory ...

Dr. Gifford "Jerry" McBride, Jr., 99, an optometrist in Midwest City for more than 65 years, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 in Oklahoma City. He was born Jan. 12, 1924 in Monrovia, Calif., to Gifford McBride Sr. and Ruth Hulten McBride. He spent most of his childhood in Oklahoma City and some summers in California after his...

Sep 29, 2023

No services are planned at this time.

 

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Sep 26, 2023

 

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Ben, due to Leukemia, specifically APL.  Benjamin Paul Morrison was born in North Kansas City, MO to Vincent Paul and Joy Lynne (Kennedy) Morrison on Jan. 5, 1993. He moved with his family to Piedmont, OK when he was 3 years old and graduated from Piedmont...

Sep 25, 2023

Katherine "Kay" Carletta Morrison passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, in Oklahoma City. She was 90. She was born on November 3, 1932, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She was married to Leo Morrison for 51-years before his passing in 2021. Kay was a longtime member of Christ the King Church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, October 3,...

Sep 24, 2023

Douglas Leroy “Barny” Barnwell passed on September 24, 2023. He was born September 28, 1934 in Fayetteville Arkansas to Gladie Ella Barnwell (nee Childers, later Gladie Needham) and Cecil Olen Barnwell. He graduated from Will Rogers HS in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1954. Doug was his parents only child. He is survived by his wife, Emelia “Amy” Barnwell (nee Leising), their...

Sep 24, 2023

  “I thank You, God, for my family. May Your blessing be upon us.”- S. LeBlanc, 1980

 

Shirley Atkinson LeBlanc passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023, at age 91. She died in her home at St. Ann Retirement Center, Oklahoma City, with her husband of 70 years, Joseph, and her daughters by her side. Born on December...

Sep 23, 2023

 

Melvin Lee Newell, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on September 23, 2023, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born on February 9, 1940, in Great Bend, Kansas, to his loving parents Don and Edna Newell (nee. Buschmann). Melvin was raised in Oklahoma City alongside his brothers Larry and Gary Newell.Melvin was a graduate of John...

Sep 23, 2023

 James “Jim” Gallegly went to his heavenly home on September 23, 2023 after a long and brave fight with cancer. Jim was born in Oklahoma City, OK on June 29, 1947 to John M. Gallegly Jr. and Imogene F. Beatty Gallegly. Jim graduated from Northwest Classen High School in 1965. Jim was an Eagle Scout at the time he graduated....

Sep 22, 2023

 

Judith Ann (Scott) Kauffman of Oklahoma City, passed from this life peacefully on September 22, 2023 at home surrounded by family.  

Judy was born on August 30th, 1942 to Roy and MayBelle Scott, who preceded her in death.  

She was a graduate of McAlester High School and attended the University of Oklahoma.  She loved OU football and basketball games...

Sep 22, 2023

 

Aline Jewel Garrett (Svejkovsky), 99, died Friday, September 22, 2023, at her home in Oklahoma City.

Aline was born on June 26, 1924, in Yukon, Oklahoma, to Frank A. and Allie Swanda Svejkovsky. She was baptized at the First Christian Church of Yukon in 1935. Aline graduated from Yukon High School in 1942, where she was involved in the...

Sep 21, 2023

David Martin Reed

February 1, 1949 – September 21, 2023

David Martin Reed, age 74, of Oklahoma City, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 21, 2023. David was born in Pampa, TX on February 1, 1949 to Alma and Raymond Reed. He graduated from Putnam City High School in 1967 and was a lifelong resident...

Sep 15, 2023

Sharon was born in Tulsa, OK on March 9, 1943 to L.Z. and Gwen Johnson.  She lost her battle with cancer and went to heaven on September 15, 2023 at the age of 80 surrounded by her family.

 

She is survived by her husband Gary and her daughters Shara (Ally) and Angela (Mark) and her grandchildren Tanner, Ty, Reagan...

Sep 12, 2023

Robert Wayne White was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma in 1927 to Willie Beatrice Forbes and Elijah Vernon White. After his family moved to Oklahoma City, he attended various grade schools and attended junior and senior high school at Capitol Hill, where he was the president of the math club and the Chieftain pep club and a member of the Academic...

Sep 11, 2023

 

Mother, daughter, sister, lawyer, lover of running and lover of  books.

Survived by her son, Peter Voegeli, mother Mary Bingaman, brother Gray Gattoni and his family Kim Gattoni, William Gattoni, Henrik Gattoni, and Luke Gattoni.

 

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Sep 9, 2023

Sep 9, 2023

Jade Alexandria Gamez, born on February 26, 2004, in Hobart, Oklahoma, passed away on September 9, 2023, in Edmond, Oklahoma. She was known for her bright spirit and kind heart. Jade's journey began in Hobart before moving to Edmond with her family in 2016. She flourished academically and graduated from Edmond North High School with a remarkable 4.0 GPA. Determined...

Sep 8, 2023

 

Charles “Dennis” Thorne, age 88, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2023 at home after a long illness. He was born December 16, 1934, as the eldest child to Charles and Mary Lou (Withrow) Thorne, both of whom preceded him in death.

Growing up, he worked alongside his younger brother, “Johnny”, to assist his parents at their family grocery...

Sep 6, 2023

At 2:07 p.m. on September 6, 2023, our hearts were broken as Buster Simon left this earthly life. He was surrounded by his family and infinite love, as they lifted him up in prayer.  

The second child and first-born son of Mary Louise Razook and Mitchell Simon, Bus was born on August 12, 1947, in Clinton, Oklahoma. He was...

Sep 3, 2023

JoAnn (Jo) Booher was born March 29, 1930, in Wichita, KS, the second daughter of H. C. and Mary Beatty. She spent much of her childhood growing up in the Midwest and Western United States, having lived in Wichita, KS; Marion, Ohio; Chicago, IL; Minneapolis, MN; Cheyenne, WY and Omaha, NE, where she and her sister, Marion, graduated Benson High...