James "Jim" Vallion
Sep 16, 2018
James (Jim) Vallion, 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning of September 16 at his longtime home in Oklahoma City. Jim was born on December 9, 1930 as the eldest of seven children in Panama, Oklahoma, where his father was a coal miner. Jim's childhood was spent at the family's home helping to tend the animals,...
Bruce Cunningham
Sep 16, 2018
Laramie "Bruce" Cunningham, 84, of Edmond, Oklahoma, unexpectedly passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 16, 2018. A memorial will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 19th, at New Covenant Christian Church, 12000 North Rockwell Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73162. The family is asking that everyone wear something red for his love of OU football, his...
Kenneth Lee Roberts
Sep 16, 2018
Ken Roberts, age 61 of Oklahoma City, OK, passed away on Sunday, September 16th unexpectedly of cancer. It was a peaceful passing surrounded by family. Ken was born on November 7th, 1956 in Ardmore, OK to Bill and Jerry Roberts. He was a true family man. Ken raised four exceptional sons who are a testament to his love and guidance....
June Ann Child
Sep 15, 2018
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother is now resting peacefully with her Lord and beloved husband Douglas Joseph Child who proceeded her in death. She was a woman of great faith and enduring strength, who leaves behind one of the most fruitful and loving legacies of which her family is proud to be a part. She obtained her nursing...
Rex Vincent Mclauchlin, Lpc
Sep 14, 2018
Rex V. McLauchlin, LPC, 71, a beloved son, father and grandfather. Passed unexpectedly while recovering from back surgery at home; his purpose on this earth accomplished through love and service for others having found his passions as a mental health therapist and lay missionary of charity. Survived by his son, Timothy; daughter, Andrea and son-in-law David; mother, Rosemary; brothers, Bob...
Lola May Duncan
Sep 13, 2018
Lola May (Tutwyler) Duncan was born in Evanston, Illinois. She was a dedicated school teacher, mother and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell and two sons, Kenneth and Lynn. Lola is survived by one, Randol; five grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Having lived so long she made many friends and watched them come and go over the...
Earl Boyce Parker
Sep 11, 2018
Earl B. Parker was born on January 1, 1929 in Denver, Colorado, to Earl and Mable (McKeel) Parker. He graduated from Byng High School in 1947. After graduation, he went on to serve during the Korean War for the National Guard/Army where he received the Army Occupation Medal and the Korean Service Medal with Bronze Service Star. Earl worked as...
Mae Belle (Brantley) Werneke
Sep 11, 2018
Mae Belle Brantley was born July 23, 1920, to James Thomas and Bessie Brantley in Maysville, OK. She grew up in Purcell, OK, where her father worked for the Santa Fe Railroad. When Mae was 11 years old, her mother died. A cherished aunt and uncle, Albert and Belle Brantley, and cousin, Alice Brantley, moved to Purcell to help Tom...
Michael Lawrence Spivey
Sep 10, 2018
Mike was born August 22, 1943. The son of the late Leland and Mary Spivey, he graduated from Pratt High School in Kansas and Wichita State University. Mike was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps in 1967. His military career included flying F-4 Fighters, and many other aircraft, all over the world during his twenty years...
Colleen Linke
Sep 9, 2018
Mary "Colleen" Linke peacefully passed into God's Hands on September 9th, 2018. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born June 5th, 1948, in Denver, Colorado, Colleen was one of 4 children born to Mary Ann Roberts and Wert Ellis Roberts. Her siblings recall, that despite her small stature, she was mighty. A characteristic that was evident to...
Bob Charles Young
Sep 2, 2018
Bob C. Young, 68, died peacefully in Edmond, Oklahoma. He was born February 18, 1950 in Oklahoma City to BB and Georgia (Sexson) Young. He attended John Marshal High School and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Central State University in 1974. He served in the 95th US Army Reserves from 1969 to 1974. Bob began his medical...
Nancy Gay Nayfa
Aug 31, 2018
Nancy Nayfa, age 79 of Oklahoma City went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2018. She was born in Amarillo, Texas on August 26, 1939. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her wonderful husband and best friend of 51 years Sam Nayfa. Her three children Fredrick Nayfa and wife Sheila of Mustang,...
Patrick Michael Smith
Aug 27, 2018
You have noticed a gaping hole in the City over the last few days, and the cause is the tragic, untimely passing of a giant of a man and a pillar of the community, Patrick Michael Smith. You probably knew him. You probably took your car to him at one point or another. He was a part of this community...
James H. Harrod
Aug 27, 2018
James Hoffman Harrod went to join his Lord on August 27th, 2018. Jim lived by the values imparted to him by his parents; God first, family and country. In all things he lived out these with a constant eye on his relationship to his Father and his Savior. James' commitment to his family and friends was unwavering as was his...
Linda Powell Skinner
Aug 26, 2018
Linda Powell Skinner age 76 passed away in Oklahoma City on August 26, 2018. She was born in Houston, Texas on September 21, 1941. Linda was a very independent and strong willed woman who was also kind and compassionate to those who needed her help and love. Linda's compassion was not only felt by her family and friends, but also...
Robert Thurman Lewis
Aug 21, 2018
Robert Thurman Lewis was born on November 27, 1934, in Oklahoma City, and left this life on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. Robert was the first child of Alonzo (Arkie) Lewis and Vivian Conrady Lewis, and older brother to his sister, Carol. Robert graduated from Classen High School in 1952 and went on to attend The University of Oklahoma. He was...
James Russel Wallen
Aug 21, 2018
Jim was born December 25, 1926, in Wetumka, OK, to Bertha and Elijah Wallen. He passed away August 21, 2018. Jim grew up in the Wilburton, OK, area. At a young age, he would work for local farmers and ranchers and learned the value of hard work. He was married to Opal Mae Long. Jim entered the US Army on...
Viola S. Befort
Aug 21, 2018
Viola Sophia Befort, 85, passed away on August 21, 2018. She was born on June 10, 1933 in Great Bend, Kansas to Fred and Katherine Meyer. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joseph, two sisters and four brothers. Viola married Joseph in August of 1954 and shortly after moved to Oklahoma City. She was a devoted...
Michael A. Moran
Aug 17, 2018
Michael A. Moran, 75, passed away August 17, 2018 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born on October 22, 1942 in Oklahoma City, OK to Harry and Reba Moran. At six months old, his family moved to Durant, OK where he lived until he graduated from Durant High School in 1960. Michael attended Oklahoma State University where...
Mary Frances Smith
Aug 17, 2018
Mary Frances Smith, age 97, passed away August 17, 2018. She was born March 23, 1921 in Oklahoma City to Walter and Helen (Mollman) Sloan. Mary was a graduate of St. Joseph's Catholic High School. Following school, Mary proudly served our country in the USO during WWII. She later earned certification to become a medical assistant. Service to others was...
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