OBITUARIES

Mar 12, 2021

On Friday March 12, 2021, Wilfred James “Jim” Brooks Sr., at the age of 88, passed from this world.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 pm March 20, 2021 at Sooner East Church of Christ in Oklahoma City.

Jim was born June 20, 1932, in Bay City, Texas to H.C. and Clarice Brooks. ...

Mar 4, 2021

Leona “Lee” Kulanaokali Payne, Guthrie area resident, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at her residence in Guthrie at the age of 63. Lee was born March 29, 1957 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Frank Louis Golliday and Winona Mary (Bailey) Golliday. She married Don Alan Payne on March 20, 1990 in Oklahoma City.

Lee worked for the...

Mar 3, 2021

Paul David Sinz, age 75 passed away 3 March 2021 in his home in Oklahoma City Oklahoma.

Paul is survived by his daughter Traci Bauder, of Crandall, Georgia; his daughter, Terra Cooley of Bekoshe, Oklahoma, his grandsons Ryan and Tristen Cooley and great granddaughters Avalynne, Cora and Mattie Cooley. He is further survived by his brothers Bobby...

Mar 2, 2021

Douglas Richey was born in Norman, Oklahoma on July 6th, 1954.

He loved bull riding and was a bouncer at many night clubs but most importantly, he loved to talk on his C.B.

On one sweet day in 1988, he met a young lady named Jackie Stove, they soon after,  married in 1989. In 1990...

Mar 1, 2021

It is with profound sadness that the family of Robert (Bobby) Edward Demechko announce the passing of a beloved husband, grandfather, father, son, brother, and friend. He passed away in Warr Acres on Monday, March 1, 2021, at the age of 56 years. Bobby will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Ruth of 35 years; children, Jessica Demechko (34)...

Feb 26, 2021

James Richard “Rick” Chancy died Friday, February 26, 2021 at the age of 76, knowing he was loved and ready to rest.

Born in Phillips, Texas in 1944 to Sybil Aileen and Phillip Donald Chancy, Rick’s wit and roguery were immediately apparent. He protected and tormented his sisters, Judith Kaye and Karen Sue, in equal parts, but...

Feb 25, 2021

Sam Winfield Baker, Jr., passed away in Sayre, Oklahoma on February 25th, 2021 at the age of 76.

Sam was born on August 14th, 1944 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Murlie Jane Blackwell and Sam Winfield Baker, Sr.

Sam is survived by his daughters, Annalissa and Sabrina Baker, Sherry Rice, and Emmal Lee Reily, son,...

Feb 24, 2021

FOX, Brenda (Benny) Arline, age 80, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Oak Hill Nursing Center with Good Shepherd Hospice.  Alzheimer’s took Brenda from us long before this day.

Brenda was born in Dayton Ohio, on November 26, 1940 a daughter to William H. and Catherine (Estella) Baudendistel. ...

Feb 24, 2021

Diana Dean Piccoli-Caviggia, a life long resident of Durango, CO passed away in Oklahoma City, OK, Wednesday, February 24th 2021.

Diana was born in Denver, CO on January 30, 1948 and graduated from Durango High School in 1966, she moved to Gallup, NM as a newlywed where she lived until returning to the Durango area in 1984....

Feb 23, 2021

Jessie Daniel Morris, 34, passed away unexpectedly in Norman, Oklahoma on February 23rd, 2021. Jessie was born on February 8th, 1987 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Verna Morris.

He lived life to the fullest and loved spending time with his friends and family. He enjoyed being out in nature hiking but he could also be found playing video...

Feb 22, 2021

Beverly Diane Schroeder, 67, of Oklahoma City passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She was born October 6, 1953 to William Carl Schroeder and Lily Lake in Leadville, CO. Beverly graduated from Putnam City High School in 1972. She worked at Little Giant Pump Company for over 30 years. Preceding her...

Feb 21, 2021

Rachel Ann Randell, Seminole resident, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 in Seminole at the age of 45. She was born July 13, 1975 in Oklahoma City, OK. As a child, Rachel excelled in sports especially softball and basketball. She was very popular growing up and had a lot of friends. She loved spending time outdoors camping, swimming and...

Feb 17, 2021

M. Darrell Janko, age 68, of Yukon, OK, passed away February 17, 2021, while battling cancer.

Born in Richmond, CA, on March 30, 1952, he grew up in Moore, OK, and graduated from Moore High School.  He retired from Rexam, as a machinist, and his company, Janko Home Inspections. Darrell was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, great...

Feb 17, 2021

Melton Ray Kerr, 70, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away on February 17th, 2021 at Integris Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma City.

Melton was born on May 12, 1950 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma to Melvin and Donna Gene Kerr. Melton married Patti Kennedy on December 8th, 1973. He enjoyed poker, football, westerns and he was an avid...

Feb 15, 2021

James E. “Jim” Nutter, longtime Seminole County resident, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at his residence in Seminole at the age of 78. Jim was born October 9, 1942 to Jess and Corene (Gibson) Nutter. He attended Piedmont and Seminole High Schools. Jim attended the University of Oklahoma for two years.

Jim married Ladonna (May) Brown...

Feb 13, 2021

Marjorie “Marti” Ann Wilson was born February 22, 1948 in Corning, New York to Roger and Marjorie (Bablo) Schoenefeld. She passed away February 13, 2021 in Edmond, Oklahoma at the age of 72.

Marti was a pioneer of sorts for women, working in a dominant man’s field of cable pulling and networking in the industry of telecommunications....

Feb 6, 2021

Beulah Rita Ann Brooks (Smith)  passed away on Feb 6  2021 at the age 75. Rita was born Feb 27 1945 in McAlester Ok., the daughter of  JD and Mary Smith. She married Michael Brooks on July 27 1971 in Wellington Kan.  She gained 2 children from a previous marriage she was not a step mom but a extra...

Feb 4, 2021

Thomas James Abczynski of Broken Arrow, OK, died Feb. 4, 2021, after an acute illness and hospitalization in Oklahoma City, OK.

His family is heartbroken from this unexpected loss.

Thomas was a talented visual artist, best known for his elaborate drawings and paintings of Aliens (movie franchise), and Halo video game characters.  He was a...

Feb 4, 2021

James B. McGuire, 68, of Yukon, Oklahoma passed away on February 4, 2021, after a period of good health and mental soundness. His spirits were brightened in the days preceding his death by the phone conversations he was able to have with family members. The family rejoices in this good news.

Born to C.T. “Pete” and Betty...

Feb 4, 2021

Clyde Edward Matthews was born February 19, 1941 in Ringling Oklahoma to Ola and Arthur Matthews.  The family moved to Edmond, Oklahoma in the early 50’s and Clyde resided there until his death on February 4, 2021.  Clyde graduated from Edmond Memorial High School in 1959 and joined the US Army in April 1960, where he served most of...