OBITUARIES

Feb 17, 2020

Betty Lou Silling Sowards, 93 of Edmond, Oklahoma was born October 16, 1926, in Huntington, West Virginia to Henry Cesco Sowards and Esther Mae Scott Sowards.  Betty passed away on February 17, 2020 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Betty married her sweetheart, James Williamson Silling on November 22, 1948.  Betty was a member of The Church of the...

Feb 17, 2020

"Buffy" Delores Sue (Casteel) Troglin, 48, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, OK.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Betsy (Taylor) Casteel.

She is survived by her husband, Eli Troglin, and their two sons, Austin Troglin and Aaron Troglin; her father, David “PaPa” Casteel...

Feb 12, 2020

Richard Neal Stewart was born in Oklahoma City, OK to the late to the parentage of Esther Morris Stewart and John Henry Stewart.

He received his education in Oklahoma City Public Schools before working as a painter at Black and Pear.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents Esther and John Henry Stewart, one...

Feb 7, 2020

Connie Lee McBride, 72, departed her mortal vessel at her home surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, February 6th, 2020 following a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Connie leaves her husband, Patrick McBride; her son, Zakary McBride; her granddaughter, Faith McBride; her brother, Jim Taylor; her nephews, Jimbo and Brice Taylor, many extended family members and numerous...

Feb 5, 2020

Orbery Daniel Gray, 83, of Midwest City, Oklahoma, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at his home in Midwest City.

Orbery Daniel Gray was born March 16, 1936 in Minco, Oklahoma to Orbery Lee Gray and Stella Marie (Spence) Gray.

He married Margie Lea Smith on October 16, 1961 in Chickasha, Oklahoma. They...

Feb 1, 2020

Lola "Jeanine" (Greer) Keeton of Del City, Oklahoma, completed her life on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the age of 66.

Jeanine was born to Billie Jo and Litherine Greer on July 9, 1953 in the town of Beaufort, South Carolina.  She moved to Nocona, Texas and then to Oklahoma City and attended Crooked Oak High School....

Jan 30, 2020

James Allen Coates was born on April 13, 1927 at home in Francis, Oklahoma, to Charles (Clara) William Coates and Mary Elizabeth Sullivan Coates.

He was the youngest of four boys: Harry Edward Coates, Sr.; Howard Arnold Coates; and Charles Anderson Coates.

James moved beyond our sight and hearing on January 30, 2020, the exact...

Jan 30, 2020

Ewald (Lee) R. Mumme, age 42, left this earthly life to be with the Lord Thursday evening, January 30, 2020 after a battle with cancer. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK January 17, 1978. He spent the majority of his childhood in Alva, OK where he played football and soccer for Alva High School. As an adult he...

Jan 27, 2020

Kenneth McBride was the sixth child born to Robert and Eleanor (Cheadle) McBride on Saturday, March 15, 1958 in Mullins, Marion County, South Carolina.

Kenneth attended the historic Mt. Olive Baptist Church with his family throughout his childhood. He attended public schools of the Mullins School District. Kenneth was an inquisitive, resourceful and well-liked young adult.

Jan 13, 2020

Janice Ann Sullins, Oklahoma City resident, passed way Monday, January 13, 2020 at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City surrounded by her family and friends at the age of 81.

Janice was born on Aug 13, 1938 to Frank and Lila Dean. She graduated from Mustang High School in Mustang, Oklahoma. She spent her spare time cooking,...

Jan 11, 2020

Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Turner, Seminole resident, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Alliance Health Midwest in Midwest City at the age of 66.

Kathy was born December 15, 1953 in Fresno, California to Francis McCulley. Kathy later moved to Oklahoma and attended Seminole State College and later nursing school. She was a Certified Nursing Aide and...

Jan 9, 2020

Janna Terrill Thomason, lifelong Altus area resident, passed away on January 9, 2020 in Altus at the age of 56.  Janna was born December 26, 1963 in Altus to Donald Earl and Twana Lou (Brake) Thomason. Janna graduated from Altus High School in 1982. She later graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science in...

Jan 9, 2020

Cristian Alejandro Corpus Cervantes passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City at the age of 23. He was born October 17, 1996 in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico to Ruben Corpus Rangel and Silvia Cervantes Monsivais. He is survived by his parents, a brother Luis and a host of other family and friends....

Jan 7, 2020

Joseph James Johnston Jr. passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at the age of 76.  He was born in Chicago, Illinois, one of two children of Joseph and Anne.  Joe was an avid athlete growing up and was an All State baseball and basketball athlete at St. Procopius College and Academy.  He attended Western Illinois on an athletic...

Jan 4, 2020

Zachary Adam Pettes was born September 5, 1975 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Roland and Tina (Robertson) Pettes. He moved to California at the age of two. He attended school at North Fork Elementary from pre-school until 8th grade. Zachary graduated from Hoover High School in Fresno, CA. After a time with the US Navy, he moved to Cheyenne,...

Jan 4, 2020

Rickie Carol Greenwood was born June 12th, 1943 in Freedom, Oklahoma to Joy Isabelle (Lile) Trammell and Edsel Henry Trammell. Rickie was united in marriage to Robert Murray. To this union two children were born, Randal Eugene and Rhonda Carol.

On June 11, 1971 Rickie was united in marriage to Allen Goucher and they made their home...

Jan 1, 2020

Sandra Jean Clemence, lifelong Shawnee resident, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at her residence in Shawnee at the age of 79.

Sandy (Mom) was born March 3, 1940 in Shawnee to Dena and Clara (Mahania) Rye. She was a devoted wife, mother and friend. She married Floyd Clemence on December 7, 1955 and to this...

Dec 31, 2019

James Alvin “Bo” Barnett was born the third child of five to Grover C. and Ella Mae (Johnson) Barnett on March 15, 1941 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He departed this life on December 31, 2019 at his residence in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

James is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, one brother, his daughter, Exzetta Jr., and...

Dec 29, 2019

Stanley Curtis Martin passed away Sunday evening, December 29, 2019 from an apparent heart attack.

Stanley was born December 6, 1948 in Guthrie, Oklahoma and graduated from Deer Creek High School. He served in Vietnam in the United States Army.

Stanley had a heart of gold and was loved by all who knew him. His...

Dec 24, 2019

A Mass of Christian Burial for Juan Perez Hernandez will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 11:00 AM at St. James Catholic Church in Oklahoma City. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens in Oklahoma City. A visitation will be held on Friday, December 27, 2019 from 12:00-8:00 PM at OK Cremation and Funeral Home, 2415 N....