Phyllis Ann Sandmann
Feb 27, 2025
Phyllis Ann Sandmann was born in Medicine Lodge, Kansas on April 28, 1934 to Philip R Banta and Agnes Z (Beal) Banta. Phyllis worked as a Central High School teacher where she met Charles Sandmann. She said it was nearly love at first site, and they were married on June 1, 1957.
For two decades Phyllis was the best mom ever,...
Thalia Welborn Eddleman
Feb 27, 2025
Thalia Welborn Eddleman passed away peacefully at her home February 27, 2025. She was born in Oklahoma City on April 2, 1932, to Connie Hays and Frank Pierce Welborn. She attended Hawthorn Grade School where she made many lifelong friends. She then went to Taft Junior High and graduated from Central High School in 1950. While in high school, she...
Lynn Elwin Nash
Feb 26, 2025
“The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes.” ~Frank Lloyd Wright
After 92 years of All Star play, Lynn Elwin Nash has left the playing field. Born on September 21, 1932 in Oklahoma City to Leo and Clarice “Bo” Nash, joining his brother, Kenneth. Married to Della for 70 years, he loved the life and family they made together. Lynn...
Tommy Tran
Feb 25, 2025
Tommy Tran, age 69, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. A devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather, Tommy’s warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew him.
Born on June 8, 1956, in Da Nang, Vietnam, Tommy immigrated to the United States in 1979 in pursuit of a brighter future.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Michael Copely Brown
Feb 24, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Copely Brown, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. Michael passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24th, 2025, at the age of 37.
Michael was born and raised in Oklahoma City, where he attended St. Charles Borromeo and Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School. With a personality that could light...
Kermit Paul Schafer, Jr.
Feb 23, 2025
Kermit Paul Schafer, Jr., who was known for his kindness and unwavering generosity, passed away peacefully in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on February 23, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on June 12, 1937, in Oklahoma City, Kermit was a dedicated family man, an esteemed builder, and an adventurer at heart whose legacy will be cherished by all who had the...
John Elbert Francis
Feb 22, 2025
John E. Francis, 87, of Edmond, OK, passed away on February 22, 2025. Born on March 14, 1937, in Kingfisher, OK, to John A. and Virginia Francis, he married Susan Bentley in 1962. A dedicated University of Oklahoma supporter, John earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD degrees in mechanical engineering from OU. He spent 25 years as a professor and...
Marjorie Delaney
Feb 22, 2025
Marjorie Delaney, 86, of Oklahoma City, passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving daughters.
Born on January 11, 1939, in Grapeland, Texas, Marjorie was a compassionate and determined woman who embraced new challenges with courage and grace. This is evidenced by her brave decision to change careers at age 59 and enrolled into the nursing...
Robert Dudley Looney Jr.
Feb 20, 2025
Robert D. Looney, Jr., “Bob”, age 79, died peacefully on Feb 20th, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with multiple health issues throughout the latter part of his life. Bob was born on February 4th, 1946, in Oklahoma City to Robert D. and Caroline Ambrister Looney. Bob attended Harding High School where he played football, baseball and basketball. He was an...
William Robert Gray
Feb 20, 2025
William Robert Gray, affectionately known as "Bill," was born on May 30, 1955, in Lawton, Oklahoma. He passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, after a short illness. Bill was the beloved son of William Russell Gray and Geraldine Faye Gray (Willis).
Following his graduation from high school in Lawton, he married Ivellise on June 1, 1976....
Ezequiel Cardenas-Mejia
Feb 19, 2025
Ezequiel Cardenas Mejia, born on August 21, 1964, in Tlacuitapa, Jalisco, Mexico, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Ezequiel was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend. He was preceded in death by his wife, Debra Ann Cardenas; his father, Esequiel Cardenas; his mother, Juana Cardenas Mejia; and two sisters, Carolina Marquez and Maria...
Jean Wetzel
Feb 18, 2025
Jean Wetzel passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025 after many years of health challenges. She was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on July 17, 1951 to Mary Connor Boyle and Gene Walker Wetzel.
Jean grew up in Oklahoma City, attended Harding High School and graduated from John Marshall High School. She attended Oklahoma State University where she was a member...
William Charles Zitzow
Feb 18, 2025
William C. Zitzow, (Bill), age 87, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Bill is survived by the love of his life and devoted wife of 68 years, Barbara Zitzow, his beloved daughter, Karen Zitzow, Ottsville, PA, his four beloved grandsons, Bernie Sousa and his wife Lauren, Ambler, PA, Mark William Zitzow, Oklahoma City, OKC,...
Kathrine Webb Roberts
Feb 15, 2025
Kay Webb Roberts passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the age of 89. A memorial service will be 11:00 am on Saturday February 22, 2025, at Smith & Kernke Funeral Home, 14624 N. May Avenue, OKC.
Kay was born to John Chester Webb and Kate Craven Webb on February 26, 1935, in Dallas, Texas. She was raised in...
Michael Robert Scandy
Feb 10, 2025
Michael Robert Scandy was given to the world on November 15,1957, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Gabriel and Mary Bea Scandy and left us on February 10, 2025, the only time he was ever early. He was a man who lived a life too great for words: a novel seems more fitting than an obituary. He will be remembered for so...
Lonnie Faye Williams
Feb 9, 2025
Lonnie Fay Williams packed an abundance of love, strength, and spirit in the petite earthly body she inhabited for 97 years before moving on to her heavenly home Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. Always with a smile on her face and sparkles in her eyes, Lonnie was a classy lady who never met a stranger.
Born on her grandmother’s farm in Carter,...
Robert John "RJ" Henrichs
Feb 8, 2025
The family of Robert John “RJ” Henrichs, 96, is saddened by his passing on February 8, 2025 at home in Oklahoma City from natural causes. RJ was a unique character.
He was born in Iola, Kansas on November 11, 1928. His parents, Tell and Harriette (Vosburgh) Henrichs, moved to Oklahoma when he was young. He had three younger siblings, one brother...
Barbara Susan Eubanks
Feb 6, 2025
Barbara Susan Wheeler Eubanks, known as Susie, passed away too soon. She was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Albert and Mercedes Wheeler, as the middle child of the five children. All born within eight years, the "Wheeler Kids" became their own little tribe with secret jokes and language, memorable holidays, and mischievous adventures, which became often-told family tales.
Susie was...
Susan M. Rhodes
Feb 5, 2025
Susan Rhodes passed away at home on February 5th, 2025 at the age of 30 years. She was survived by her caring fiancé, Tyler Maudlin, and their daughter, Aubrey, her step-son Axel Maudlin, her loving parents Jeffrey Rhodes (Tahlia Sarrantonio) and Cheryl Rhodes (Sue Finear), and siblings Carolyn Rhodes (Jesse Welch), Diane Rhodes, and Steven Rhodes. Susan was a...
James Fowler
Feb 5, 2025
After a brief illness, Jim passed away suddenly on Wednesday morning February 5, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City.
Jim, son of Alfred James Fowler and Janet Ohly Fowler was born in Cleveland, OH on October 11, 1951 where he lived until venturing off at the age of 17 to Springfield, OH to study geology at Wittenberg University. Following graduation,...
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