Robert Gerald Thompson
Mar 19, 2026
Robert Gerald Thompson, cherished son of Jo Ellen Thompson, passed away on March 19th, 2026, at the age of 55. Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Robert’s life was a testament to loyalty, kindness, and unwavering friendship.
A proud graduate of Bishop McGuinness High School, Robert went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the University...
Peggie Hemphill
Mar 18, 2026
Peggie Faye Underwood was born on October 7th, 1936 in Beaver, OK to JP and Mary Estelline Underwood. Due to Estelline’s maternal toxemia, Peggie was born very early and very tiny, 3 lbs. and 4 oz. Grandma Stella Maynard overheard the doctor stating to the nurses that Peggie would not live long, so the family might as well take her...
Gail St. James Fleetwood
Mar 18, 2026
Gail St. James Fleetwood, a beloved decorator and remodeler renowned throughout the Oklahoma City area, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on August 5, 1943, Gail’s life was a testament to creativity, dedication, and deep devotion to her family and work.
Gail was the cherished daughter of Edna and Doug Barham of Alva, Oklahoma....
Jo Ann Perkins
Mar 18, 2026
Jo Ann Crawford Perkins, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 96. She lived a long life filled with love, family, and quiet strength.
Jo Ann grew up in the Oklahoma City area and attended Edgemere, Harding, and Classen schools. She later continued her education at Lindenwood and the University of Oklahoma, where she was a...
Ida Lee McCoy
Mar 17, 2026
Ida Lee McCoy was born on December 5, 1935, to Vivian Pauline Britton and John Spence Daniel. She lived her entire life in Oklahoma City, where she built a home filled with faith, family, and love.
Ida was the youngest of five children. In July 1953, she was united in marriage to James Harold McCoy, and they shared their lives together...
Donald Baxter Dennis
Mar 15, 2026
Donald Baxter Dennis was born October 2, 1930, in Blanchard, Oklahoma, to Rand and Viola Dennis. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
Don spent his early years on the family farm near Blanchard. He attended the Freeny two-room school through the fourth grade before the family moved to their longtime farm and he transferred to Blanchard Schools. He graduated from...
Dr. John Fong H. Chen
Mar 11, 2026
Fong H. Chen, M.D., F.A.C.S. passed away peacefully at his home in Edmond, OK, on March 11, 2026. He was born June 7, 1941, in Taiwan, the son of Shui-Mu Chen and Lung-Mei Lee Chen. He grew up in the very poor community of Taitung. At age 6, he followed his uncle along the six-mile trek, about a 2-hour walk,...
Betty Bohan
Mar 9, 2026
Betty Louise Bohan, 79, passed away on March 9, 2026 in Oklahoma City after a brief illness. She was born on January 15, 1947 to Reinhold and Mary Dick in Clinton, Oklahoma. After high school Betty attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University and went on to graduate from the University of Central Oklahoma.
Betty had a distinguished career in the oil and...
Edwin Lee Murray
Mar 8, 2026
Edwin "Lee" Murray was born on March 5, 1953, in San Jose, California. He passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, after a very brief and unexpected battle with a stroke and cancer. Lee's love and dedication to his family and friends, and his commitment to service, was at the core of who he was. He...
Alex Christian Boyd
Mar 5, 2026
It is with a saddened heart to announce the passing of Alex Christian Boyd who went to be with Jesus on March 5, 2026 at the age of 29.
Alex was born August 14, 1996, to Scott and Angela Boyd in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Alex brought laughter into the lives of each of us that knew him. His laughter was contagious...
Leland D. Kelly
Mar 4, 2026
Leland Kelly was born in Sulphur, OK on April 3, 1943, and died in Oklahoma City on March 4, 2026. Leland grew up in the rural poverty areas around Sulphur. His father was a stone mason and his mother always grew the biggest garden every year so that his family never experienced hunger, despite being poor. Leland was raised with...
Marilyn Roberta Carter
Mar 3, 2026
Full obituary to be added at a later date.
The family of Roberta Carter would like to invite all who attend the service to their family home for a reception following the graveside.
Steven Alan McCurdy
Feb 28, 2026
Steven Alan McCurdy, known at various times as Steve, Maurice, Roy, Steve-o, Uncle Steve, and Grumpa, but most importantly, Dad, passed away on February 28, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of stories and friendships that spanned decades and neighborhoods in his beloved Oklahoma City.
Steve was born in Springfield, Missouri, to Anna Jane “AJ,” née Roberts, and Alfred Eugene “Gene” McCurdy,...
Rosemary Griffis
Feb 27, 2026
Rosemary Griffis (née Cavataio) September 13, 1943 – February 27, 2026
Rosemary Griffis, a woman of deep faith and a unique spirit, passed away suddenly on February 27, 2026.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Frank and Carmela Cavataio, Rosemary was the oldest of three girls. Shortly after starting college, Rosemary married and started a family and lived in several cities before...
Richard Lee Malaska
Feb 27, 2026
Richard Lee Malaska passed away on February 27, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 21, 1949 to John and Mary Malaska in Oklahoma City, OK. Richard married the love of his life, Mary Elizabeth Wolf, on August 21, 1976, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oklahoma City. From that day forward, he...
Dr. Gary Rahe
Feb 26, 2026
We lost an extraordinary man when Gary Rahe, MD, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends, February 26, 2026. He led an exemplary life as a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and devoted physician. In all of his life roles, he carried himself with a blend of dedication, compassion, humility and professionalism; rare virtues in a modern world.
Gary was born...
Michael Robinson Spear
Feb 21, 2026
Mike was born on October 9, 1939, to T.J. and Louise Spear in Oklahoma City. He passed away on February 21, 2026. Mike graduated from NW Classen in 1957 and went on to OU where he graduated with a BS in Engineering. He served in the Corps. of Engineers in Washington DC, after which he got his MS in Engineering...
Dr. Loy Donna Markland
Feb 21, 2026
Loy Donna (Bridal) Markland was born in Guthrie, Oklahoma on June 16, 1935. She was the eldest child of John William and Mary Grace (Scott) Bridal.
Loy is predeceased by her husband, Ralph Richard Markland, her parents, her brother, Arthur, and her beloved aunts, Lela Maier and Alice Beck. She is survived by her children John Markland (Casey), Mary Gannon (John),...
Merrily Cathay Leach
Feb 19, 2026
Merrily Cathay Leach was born on October 30,1957 and passed away on February 19, 2026. She is survived by her husband Doug, son Alexander, daughter Lauren and brother Sam. She was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Vivian, older brother Danny, and many cousins. Born October 30th, 1957, in Mesa, Arizona to Jack and Vivian Forbes. Her family...
Patricia Anne Sellars
Feb 18, 2026
Patricia (Patty) Anne Manley Sellars passed away February 18, 2026, at her daughter's home surrounded by all six of her children and several grandchildren. She was born in Oklahoma City, OK to Frank Ferguson and Mary Eloise (Bodine) Manley on April 21, 1934. She was the first daughter and second child in a family of six children. Patty’s mother passed...
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