Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Shelly Delane Smith

Shelly Delane Smith

Mar 22, 2026

Shelly (Delane) Smith left this world for her Heavenly home on March 22, 2026 after suffering from a long illness. Delane was born in Oklahoma City to Virginia Sue Phillips and Delano Huebert Smith on July 11, 1965. She graduated from Moore High School where she was on the cheerleading squad and was a member of the OKC Hi Lo...

Barbara Hahn

Barbara Hahn

Mar 22, 2026

Barbara Hahn was born October 12, 1929, in Fort Madison, Iowa to Ed and Gertrude Korschgen.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Gail, and her sister Jeanne Gorman. She is survived by and truly proud of her 3 sons, Tony (Alice), and their 3 children, Chris (Kristy) and their 5 children, Tim (Susan) and their 3 children,...

Na Thi Pham

Na Thi Pham

Mar 21, 2026

Na Thi Pham from Edmond, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 with her loving children by her side. She was born on October 21, 1948 in Saigon, Vietnam to Truong Van Pham and Duoc Thi Nguyen. She was their fourth child and first daughter out of six children. Na had an entrepreneurial spirit and a fashionable sense. At...

Gary Jones

Gary Jones

Mar 20, 2026

Gary Jones, born on December 12, 1937, in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, the son of Eugene and Lollie Jones, passed away on March 20, 2026, in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Gary graduated from Fort Cobb High School and pursued further education at Southwestern Oklahoma State University with the initial goal of becoming a math teacher and basketball coach. His career path, however, led him...

Michele Fruits

Michele Fruits

Mar 19, 2026

Michele Pilcher Fruits, born November 4, 1954, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Dan and Nino Pilcher, passed away suddenly on March 19,2026.

Michele was raised in Oklahoma City, where she graduated from John Marshall High School in 1973. During her youth, she was involved in many activities, but tennis was always her greatest passion. The sport provided her with many opportunities and...

Robert Gerald Thompson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...