Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Thomas Joseph Eckroat

Thomas Joseph Eckroat

Jan 21, 2020

Thomas Joseph Eckroat was a loving brother, devoted husband, beloved father, and a very proud papa. He was known for his positive attitude, signature 'Chevy Chase' smile, and his countless corny jokes. His greatest loves included his late wife of 50 years Janice; his two children Steve Eckroat and Brandie Galvin; and his six grandchildren Taylor Eckroat, Austin Eckroat, Glenn...

Melissa Jean Morris

Melissa Jean Morris

Jan 20, 2020

Melissa Jean Munro Morris was born on December 25,1977 in Oklahoma City. It is fitting that Melissa shared a birthday with Jesus based on her loving, caring and forgiving nature. Melissa didn't like it much when she was young, but grew to realize what an honor it was. On January 20, 2020 we lost the sweetest and most loving daughter,...

Joy Jeane Cooper

Joy Jeane Cooper

Jan 19, 2020

Joy Jeane Hughes Cooper, 83, of OKC, entered the presence of her Heavenly Father with peace and grace on January 19, 2020. She was born August 14, 1936, in Leesville, LA, the daughter of the late Helen Hughes Brooks and Kennie Hughes. She was also preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, H.C. Cooper. She is...

David Arthur Thompson

David Arthur Thompson

Jan 19, 2020

A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, David A. Thompson passed away after a long battle with cancer, at age 59, on January 19, 2020. Born in Oklahoma City to Norman and Jane Thompson on November 15, 1960, he grew up in Oklahoma City, where he attended Christ the King Catholic School and Bishop McGuinness High School....

Patricia (Pat) Bruner-Mccleery

Patricia (Pat) Bruner-Mccleery

Jan 17, 2020

Patricia (Pat) Ann Ling Bruner-McCleery a very independent, creative and artistic person was born on September 9, 1940 in Asheville, NC to Clarence Clyde Ling and Mary Lyndall (Shutt) Ling. As a young child her family moved to Oklahoma City and Pat lived here the rest of her life. She once came close to moving to her favorite place, Cannon...

Margaret Ragan "Peg" Hughes

Margaret Ragan "Peg" Hughes

Jan 15, 2020

Peg passed away peacefully on Wed. Jan. 15, 2020. She was born in Springfield, MA and would later call Evanston, Illinois her home. She was pre-ceded in death by her parents, Russell Ragan and Josephine Ragan, her brother, Robert Ragan, and her son-in-law, Michael Ryan. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Ken; her children: Leslie Hughes-Lind (Jon),...

Jack L. Coffey

Jack L. Coffey

Jan 15, 2020

Jack L. Coffey, Pharm D., our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend died on January 15, 2020. Jack was born in Vanoss, Oklahoma on May 20, 1935 to Woodrow and Alice (Cranford) Coffey. He grew up in Roff, OK and graduated from Roff High School in 1952. It was during his senior year that he met the love of his...

Prasert Ruttan

Prasert Ruttan

Jan 14, 2020

Prasert Ruttan 73, was born on February 11, 1946 in Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, to Mr. Hai and Mrs. Huay Ruttanasirimaneevej. His parents were originally from China and migrated to Thailand in the 1900's. He graduated from Ratchasmia Witthayalai High School. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy, from Mahidol University in 1970. He worked for Ciba-Geigy Thailand Co. Ltd....

Vestina Provencio Ruffin

Vestina Provencio Ruffin

Jan 10, 2020

Vestina Provencio Ruffin. March 22, 1929 – January 10, 2020, Oklahoma City. Born in Anthony, New Mexico, the 2nd of 4 daughters born to Albina and Luis Provencio. Her childhood was spent on the family farm just outside of Anthony. She attended the Loretto Academy in El Paso, Texas during the war and later attended Texas Western University (UTEP), graduating...

Cathy Sue Brandenstein

Cathy Sue Brandenstein

Jan 10, 2020

Cathy Sue Brandenstein was born September 8, 1958 in Carmi, Illinois, the daughter of Luther Delbert Brown and Joan Katherine (Wallace) Brown. She served her community well as a nurse in the mental health field for 35 years. She was a resident of Crossville, Illinois, and passed away January 10, 2020, at the University of Louisville Hospital.She is survived by...

Carol Ann Wulf

Carol Ann Wulf

Jan 7, 2020

Carol A. (nee Luetkemeyer) Wulf, age 80; beloved wife of 57 years to James B. Wulf; loving mother of Lisa (Michael) Francis, Steven, and Victoria; dearest sister of Richard Luetkemeyer, Robert (Mel) Luetkemeyer, Thomas (Teresa) Luetkemeyer, and Victoria (Jim) Connelly; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church at...

Dennis Maxwell Kaufman

Dennis Maxwell Kaufman

Jan 6, 2020

Dennis Maxwell Kaufman, husband, loving father, friend, philanthropist and entrepreneur, passed away on January 6, 2020. He was 78 years old. Dennis was born in Oklahoma City. He attended Horace Mann Elementary School and was a proud graduate of Harding High School's class of 1959. In high school he was a member of Phi Lambda Epsilon fraternity. He remained life-long...

Leo Chester Brooks, Jr.

Leo Chester Brooks, Jr.

Jan 6, 2020

Leo Chester Brooks, Jr., passed away in Oklahoma City, January 6, 2020. He was born April 12, 1935, in Buffalo, OK to Leo Chester Brooks, Sr., and Mary Ann Stump Brooks. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and OSU sports. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Nancy Jane Hundley Brooks, and three siblings: Tom, John, and Marilyn....

Thomas Anthony "Toby" O'Brien, Jr.

Thomas Anthony "Toby" O'Brien, Jr.

Jan 4, 2020

Toby passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer; his positive spirit throughout this experience, was an inspiration to us all. A LIFE WELL LIVED Toby was born in Oklahoma City, graduating from John Marshall High School Class of 1976. He graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science...

Blair Ellen Kirkby

Blair Ellen Kirkby

Jan 2, 2020

Blair Ellen Cox Kirkby, 65 of Oklahoma City & Daytona, FL, passed from this life on January 2, 2020 after a brief illness. Named after her beloved Grandfather Harry E. Blair, she was born to Dr. Marcus L. Cox, M.D. and Patty Palmer Cox at St. Anthony Hospital in OKC on May 11, 1954. Blair was raised in Oklahoma City...

Margaret Meeks

Margaret Meeks

Jan 2, 2020

Margaret Penn Meeks, or "Toto," as she was affectionately known, died January 2, 2020, at 87. She was born on April 2, 1932, to Dean and Doris Penn in Gotebo, OK, as the 4th of 9 children.In her youth, Margaret had striking red hair - and, she kept her red-head personality all her life. After years as a homemaker, she...

Benjamin Fred "Ben" Stout

Benjamin Fred "Ben" Stout

Dec 29, 2019

Benjamin "Ben" Fred Stout was born in Trail, Oklahoma, on New Years' Day 1928, to Benjamin Albert and Cordelia Haynes Stout. He departed this life on December 29, 2019, just days short of his 92nd birthday.Ben attended grade school in Trail and graduated from Leedey High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and was a Paratrooper...

Wanda Jo Richardson

Wanda Jo Richardson

Dec 27, 2019

Wanda was 89 and passed away December 27, 2019. She was the daughter of Bill and Beatrice Williams.Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Richardson, and son, Keith Richardson. She is survived by her three grandchildren: Jared of Minnesota, Laura of Oklahoma, and Michael of Tennessee.Wanda was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. For most of her professional...

Della L. "Dell" Watson

Della L. "Dell" Watson

Dec 25, 2019

Della Lou (Dell) Watson was born on June 26, 1928 in Oklahoma City and passed on December 25, 2019. Dell was preceded in death by her parents, Karl and Clara James, her brother, Karl James, Jr., and the love of her life, her husband Richard L. (Dick) Watson. She leaves behind her daughters: Brenda Hartpence and her husband Steve; Becky...