Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Charlotte Anne Bonsteel

Charlotte Anne Bonsteel

Aug 4, 2025

Charlotte Anne (“Cheri” or “Ceci”) Bonsteel of Oklahoma City joined her family and friends in heaven on Monday, August 4, 2025, where she is likely trying to find an aggressive enough pickleball partner, while telling everyone about her daughter McKenzie, son-in-law Matt, and grandchildren Charlotte, Oliver, and Eliza. She had just watched Oliver play an indoor soccer match on Saturday–one...

Arthur "Buster" Thomas

Arthur "Buster" Thomas

Aug 4, 2025

Arthur Hubert "Buster" Thomas, age 88, passed away peacefully in his home on August 4, 2025. Born August 17, 1936, Buster was one of seven children of Ketty and Alvan Thomas. A devoted husband to his wife, Marge, of 66 years, Buster lived a life filled with love, family, friends, and faith.

He was a caring father to Connie (Mike), Brad...

Mariberta Waring

Mariberta Waring

Aug 4, 2025

Mariberta Waring, known as MB, was born on October 15, 1945, in Oklahoma City. With a spirit of love and a zest for life, she left this world peacefully at her home in Edmond on August 4, 2025, after a courageous six-week battle with stage 4 lung cancer.

MB attended the University of Oklahoma and initially pursued a degree in interior...

Belinda Beth (Burgess) Speights

Belinda Beth (Burgess) Speights

Aug 4, 2025

Belinda Beth Speights, 64, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away at home on Monday, August 4th, 2025, after her courageous three-year battle with stage 4 breast cancer.

Belinda was born in Lubbock, Texas on August 10,1960 to Robert and Elizabeth Burgess. ‘Boo’ as she was affectionately known, was the oldest of their four children, Becky, Brenda, Bobby and she spent her childhood...

Cecile Lamar Elliott

Cecile Lamar Elliott

Aug 2, 2025

Cecile Lamar Elliott, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, in Sherwood, Arkansas, at the age of 99. Born on November 28, 1925, in Watonga, Oklahoma, she was a vibrant presence in the lives of those who knew her.

Cecile was a proud graduate of Classen High School in Oklahoma City and furthered her education at...

Dr. Francis Patrick "Tad" Cassidy, Jr.

Dr. Francis Patrick "Tad" Cassidy, Jr.

Jul 31, 2025

Tad Cassidy died on July 31st with family by his side after his struggle with Early Onset Alzheimer’s for 10 years. This vicious disease shortened our family’s quality time together. The strength and courage Tad showed while fighting this disease was remarkable. As a family, we celebrate a great man, who touched so many lives. Our grief is a small...

Raymond Copeland

Raymond Copeland

Jul 30, 2025

Raymond (Ray) Everett Copeland, aged 70, passed away July 30, 2025. He was a loving husband to his wife of 44 years Anne and a caring father to their two daughters, Amy and Caye. Born in Oklahoma City on February 25, 1955, he was adopted by his maternal grandparents and spent his younger years in Kingfisher, OK then later moved...

Gary Gene Kuhn

Gary Gene Kuhn

Jul 28, 2025

Gary Gene Kuhn was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, December 19, 1971. His daughter, Emmaline, was the light of his life, his most cherished treasure. Sharing his youth were his parents Donnie and Glenda Kuhn, his brother Gregory Don Kuhn, and a large extended family. Gary graduated McLoud High School in 1990, an accomplishment he shared with his lifelong friend,...

Michael Kent Stephan

Michael Kent Stephan

Jul 26, 2025

Michael Kent Stephan, beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025. In accordance with his wishes, he was cremated, and no memorial service will be held.

Born on July 18, 1939, in Los Angeles, California, Michael led a life defined by quiet dedication, sharp intellect, kind decency, and enduring love for family and community. He graduated...

Glen Richard "Dick" Hunt

Glen Richard "Dick" Hunt

Jul 26, 2025

Glen Richard “Dick” Hunt, 81, passed away July 26, 2025, in Oklahoma City. He was born November 10, 1943, in Altus, OK, the son of Charles G. and Anna Lee Parrish Hunt. Dick spent his youth as a cowboy, living and working on large ranches in Oklahoma, Kansas and Wyoming, that were managed by his father. He finished high school...

Louise Marie Maggio

Louise Marie Maggio

Jul 25, 2025

Louise Marie Maggio died peacefully on Friday, July 25, in the home she shared with her husband of 67 years, Anthony (“Tony”) F. Maggio, where they raised their six children. She was 93 years old. Louise was born on October 7, 1931, to Raymond and Martha Fuhrer in Detroit, Michigan. Throughout her childhood, Louise’s family moved many times, finally settling...

Mary Ann Heinen

Mary Ann Heinen

Jul 24, 2025

Mary Ann Heinen, (96 years old), of Piedmont, Oklahoma, passed away on July 24, 2025. She died peacefully in her home surrounded by her beloved husband Gerald Heinen, and all her loving children, John Heinen, Geralyn Newman, Dee Ready, and Gary Heinen and daughter-in-law Lyndee Heinen. Her oldest son, James Heinen predeceased her, dying on December 13, 2018. She was...

Dolores Duffy Martin

Dolores Duffy Martin

Jul 22, 2025

Dolores K. (Duffy) Martin, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Montereau Retirement Community in Tulsa, OK. She was born December 20, 1930, in Malone, NY, the daughter of Kathleen (Murphy, Duffy) O'Leary and Edward Duffy. When she was three years old, her father passed away. She was raised in Malone, NY by her mother and stepfather,...

Martha Sue McMurry

Martha Sue McMurry

Jul 21, 2025

Martha Sue Merritt McMurry died from pancreatic cancer at home surrounded by her loving daughter, Susan McMurry Foubert, and beloved grandchildren, Meg and Will Foubert on July 21, 2025. Born to parents Dr. Homer Joe and Mrs. Elizabeth Merritt in 1945 at Wesley Hospital in Oklahoma City, Martha lived almost her entire life in Oklahoma. She graduated from Oklahoma State...

G. Kendal Wilson

G. Kendal Wilson

Jul 20, 2025

G. Kendal Wilson passed away July 20, 2025. He was born Aug 12, 1943, in Kermit, TX, the son of Gordon Kendal Wilson Sr. and Eunice Lee Trout Wilson. He grew up in Odessa, TX, and graduated from Odessa High School in 1963. Kendal then attended Texas Tech before joining the US Marine Corps on Jan 20, 1966. He served...

Danny George Hale

Danny George Hale

Jul 19, 2025

Danny George Hale, a devoted husband, father, and beloved grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, at his home in Edmond, Oklahoma, at the age of 76.

Born in Big Cabin, Oklahoma, on April 27, 1949, to George Hale and Faye Comer, Danny's journey began in Ochelata, Oklahoma. It was there that he met his soulmate, Sharon, whom he married...

George Albert "G.A." Razook, Jr.

George Albert "G.A." Razook, Jr.

Jul 19, 2025

George A. Razook, Jr., our beloved husband, brother, uncle, godfather, cousin, and friend fell asleep in the Lord on July 19, 2025. He was born on March 1, 1941 in Woodward, Oklahoma to George A. and Pauline (Cohlmia) Razook. He grew up in Seiling, Oklahoma where he was a stellar student and an outstanding athlete. He attended The University of...

John Thomas McCharen III

John Thomas McCharen III

Jul 18, 2025



John Thomas McCharen III, affectionately known as “Johnny,” passed away on July 18, 2025, at the age of 79. A lifelong resident of Oklahoma City, Johnny was a man of deep character, sharp intellect, and boundless generosity. His legacy is one of devotion—to family, community, country, and a strong belief in the value of hard work.

Johnny was born on January...

William James Thompson

William James Thompson

Jul 18, 2025

William James Thompson, age 26, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on July 18, 2025. Will was born to his loving parents, Tricia Day Thompson and Jim Thompson and sister Victoria, on March 19, 1999, in Oklahoma City. His passing leaves an immense hole in the hearts of all who loved him, but his light, humor, and brilliance will never...