Bobbie Manning Parsons
Feb 22, 2020
Our precious Bobbie left this world on February 22, 2020 at her home with her daughters by her side. She was born in Waco, Texas on January 22, 1930, the only child of Claude and Lorraine Manning. Her younger years in Waco were filled with laughter, love and fun! She had an idealistic and full childhood and enjoyed recalling her...
Francel Lea "Francie" Coleman
Feb 20, 2020
Francel Lea "Francie" Coleman, 93, of Oklahoma City passed away peacefully at her home on February 20, 2020. She was born October 10, 1926 in Oklahoma City to Virgil Chapin Durham and Florence Morell Durham. Francie attended Taft Jr. High (grades 7-9) and Ardmore High (10th), where she won several oratorical awards. After graduating from Classen High School in 1944,...
Phillip Jay Wright
Feb 15, 2020
Dr. Phillip Jay Wright, age 84 of Oklahoma City passed away February 15, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born May 2, 1935 to J. Carl and Velma (Culp) Wright in Sentinel, Oklahoma. Phil graduated from Cordell High School in 1955 and continued his education at OU. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering in 1959....
Joseph Edwin Deupree
Feb 15, 2020
Joseph Edwin Deupree was born in Norman, OK March 28, 1927 to Edwin A. and Fay Davis Deupree. He passed away at home on February 15, 2020. Joe grew up in Oklahoma City where he was enrolled at Gatewood Elementary until his family moved to Fort Worth, Texas where he attended Paschal High School. Joe graduated with a business degree...
Jeanelda Jo Busch
Feb 13, 2020
Jeanelda Jo Irvin Busch was born January 3, 1930 in Putnam, Oklahoma. She left this earth on February 13, 2020. Jeanelda was born to Emmett A. Irvin and Minnie Loy Irvin and was reared in a Christian home. She gave her life to Christ at the age of 12 and has been active in church all her life. Mrs. Busch...
Nancy Crockarell Stevenson
Feb 12, 2020
Nancy Crockarell Stevenson passed away on the morning of February 12, at the glorious age of 91, surrounded by her loving family.Nancy was born on January 18, 1929, in Memphis, Tennessee to Sydney Ross and Grace Miller (King) Crockarell. She attended Central High School in Memphis, Tennessee. Following graduation, she attended the University of Tennessee where she met her future...
Donald L. Johnson
Feb 10, 2020
Donald L. Johnson passed away from this life on February 10, 2020, at his home in Edmond, OK at the age of 95. Born on June 10, 1924 to Carl Ernest and Myrtle Stults Johnson, he was the 3rd of 8 children and grew up on the family farm near Altus, Oklahoma. Donald enlisted in the United States Navy in...
Elizabeth Ann Ward
Feb 7, 2020
Elizabeth Ann (Karr) Ward passed away Friday, February 7 at home with her husband and parents. Born January 9, 1974, Liz grew up in Silo & Durant and on May 15, 1999, she married Trever Alyn Ward. Together they raised two daughters who have grown up to love movies, music, animals and ALL things Disney — just like their mom....
Mercedes Elizabeth Wheeler
Feb 6, 2020
Mercedes Elizabeth (Ball) Wheeler slipped away peacefully on February 6th to join her devoted husband Al, who preceded her to Heaven 3 years ago this month. She was born in Bauxite, Arkansas to Fred and Margret Ball on January 14, 1925, and grew up with her two sisters, living in Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma, never more than two years in...
Nancy Lee Cromwell
Feb 6, 2020
Playing the piano, working puzzles, singing in her church choir, shopping and playing games with her family and friends were some of Nancy Lee Cromwell's favorite activities. She made her debut into the world on August 18th, 1931 in Ponca City along with her twin brother, Carlton Leverich, to Lawrence and Moya Leverich. The family permanently moved to Oklahoma City...
Virginia Lee "Ginny" Jacobs
Feb 5, 2020
Virginia Lee (Ginny) Jacobs passed into the arms of her savior on February 5, 2020, at the age of 80 years old. She was born October 22, 1939, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Vera Dean Gill and William (Bill) Gill, Jr. She graduated from Casady High School in 1957 where she made many lifelong friends. She then attended Manhattanville College...
Juanita Bell Hancock
Feb 2, 2020
Juanita Bell Pittman Hancock, 89, of Yukon, entered the arms of Jesus on February 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born February 3, 1930, to Amos and Nora Pittman, she was the youngest of five children and grew up on the family farm in Beaver, Oklahoma, which had been settled by her father in 1916. Juanita graduated from Beaver...
Edna Louise Bishop
Feb 1, 2020
Edna Louise (Marrs) Bishop was born on April 28, 1932 on a farm near Pawnee Oklahoma. She grew up with her brothers and sisters, learning the value of hard work. She moved into town as a young girl and began working in a café. There she met the love of her life, Alfred William Bishop, or Junior, as he was...
John Thomas "Jack" Hull
Jan 29, 2020
John Thomas "Jack" Hull III was born on Thursday, February 17, 2000 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Elyse Lee Hatcher and John Thomas Hull II. Jack grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and also lived in Madisonville, Louisiana, Cleveland, Ohio, and Panama City, Florida. It was apparent from an early age that Jack had an adventurous spirit and independent streak....
James Perry Whitten
Jan 29, 2020
James Perry Whitten, son of Perry Monroe Whitten and Virginia Wallace Whitten Greaves, departed this life on January 29, 2020 to begin the eternal voyage of the spirit in heaven. James ("Jim") was born March 13, 1941, in Dallas, Texas. He was educated at: Elementary- Obadiah Knight; Junior High- Thomas J. Rusk; High School – North Dallas. After High School,...
Dr. Timothy A. Walker
Jan 29, 2020
Dr. Timothy A Walker passed peacefully on January 29, 2020. Born June 16, 1945 to Art and Sylvia Walker in Jamaica, Queens, New York, he spent most of his formative years in Oklahoma City, attending John Carroll, Bishop McGuinness and eventually graduating from OU Med School. His medical residencies took him to California, New York and beyond, but he ultimately...
Patricia Ann Melton
Jan 25, 2020
Patricia Ann Melton was born August 26, 1934, in Cameron, W.Va. to Floyd and Virginia Mason. She went to be with our Lord on January 25, 2020, in her home at the age of 85. She married Willis F. Melton on June 11, 1955. Patricia worked for the FAA for over 30 years. She was active in the OKC AD...
Leona Ann Chicoraske
Jan 24, 2020
Leona passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Choctaw, OK to Leo and Marie Chicoraske. She graduated from Choctaw High School where she had been a star basketball player, and later completed her education at Draughon's Business College. Leona retired from Western Electric/Lucient and just recently on January 1st, 2020 from St. Anthony Hospital....
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
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,...
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