OBITUARIES

Nov 21, 2015

Debra Sue Higgins, Shawnee resident, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015 at her home surrounded by loved ones at the age of 60.

She was born July 8, 1955 in Coos Bay, Oregon to Jerl and Grace Higgins.

Debbie’s passion was nursing, which she loved and enjoyed for over 30 years. In her spare time...

Nov 17, 2015

Odis DeWayne “Wayne” McCray, lifelong Shawnee resident, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at his home at the age of 67.

He was born November 15, 1948 in Shawnee to Denver Odis and Inas (Bristow) McCray.

Wayne married Ruby (King) on July 5, 1966 in Seminole, OK.

He owned...

Nov 13, 2015

MSgt Benjamin F. Jameson, Sr., loving husband, father and grandfather, died Nov. 13, 2015 at his residence at the age of 81.

He was born Mar. 21, 1934 in Brewer, Maine to Francis Joseph and Benita Josephine (Files) Jameson. Benjamin enlisted in the US Air Force and served his country proudly for over 21 years....

Nov 10, 2015

Charla Leigh (Townsend) Robbins, McLoud resident, departed from this earth to be with God on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at her residence at the age of 38.

She was born December 6, 1976 in Oklahoma City to Charles Townsend III and Connie (Beasley).

Charla graduated from Harrah High School. She married Mark...

Nov 9, 2015

Shelly Kay Donnell, 51, passed away November 9th,  2015. Shelly was born August 9th, 1964. Shelly is survived by her mother, Ruby Walls; brother, Michael Walls; her daughter, Amber Walls and two sons, TJ Chavers and Garrett Donnell; son-in-law, Jerrad Sanders; daughter-in-law, Melissa Chavers; grandchildren, Aidan, Alec, Sage & Dylan Sanders along with numerous family and friends. She...

Nov 4, 2015

Charles Lynnberg Caldwell. longtime Oklahoma City resident, passed away November 4, 2015 at his residence in Oklahoma City at the age of 80.

Charles was born June 6, 1935 in Boswell, Oklahoma to Pearl Caldwell.  He served in the US army from June 7, 1956 to June 6, 1958.

He married Pearl Louise (Williams) and...

Oct 27, 2015

Gordon William “Mustang” Kiselburgh passed away on October 27, 2015 after a short battle with cancer.

He was born on December 10, 1942 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to Jacob William Kiselburgh and Gladys Mary Jarvis.  He came to live in Detroit, Michigan when he was 10 years old.

“Mustang” served in the Special Forces of...

Oct 26, 2015

Terrance Kranig was born on October 26, 1940 and passed away on October 26, 2015.  What a celebration of his life to go to Heaven on the same day 75 years later.  Terry was preceded in death by his father Raymond and mother Edith, and his brother Dean.  He is survived by his sister Rae and two sons, Dean...

Oct 17, 2015

Anna Marie Gamblin, Oklahoma City resident, passed away October 17, 2015 at Bellevue Health and Rehab Center in Oklahoma City at the age of 76.

She was born January 27, 1939 in Orleans, France. She married US Army soldier Barry Wayne Gamblin on July 7, 1963. To this union was one son, David was born....

Oct 12, 2015

Betty Jean Duncan was born May 25, 1929 in Oklahoma City to Albert Earls and Zelma Bailey Earls.  She passed away October 12, 2015 at Ranchwood Nursing Home in Yukon, Oklahoma at the age of 86.

Betty was a homemaker and raised many children.  She didn’t have time for anything else.  She loved all her...

Oct 11, 2015

Benjamin “Benny” Thomas Gresham, Oklahoma City resident, passed away October 11, 2015 at the age of 19.

He was born July 23, 1996 in Oklahoma City to Peter and Amy (Burba) Gresham. Benny graduated from Putnam City Original (PCO) and from the Criminal Justice Program at Francis Tuttle. He was a full time student at the University...

Oct 10, 2015

Harold Lee Sheppard, longtime Roff area resident, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015 at his residence at the age of 64.

He was born June 8, 1951 in Tishomingo, Oklahoma to Carl C. Sheppard and Katherine Marie (Robertson).  Harold attended Roff Public Schools and played on the State Championship Basketball and Baseball Teams during the 1967-68 season....

Oct 8, 2015

Helen Marie Cunkle, Oklahoma City resident, passed away October 8, 2015 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Oklahoma City at the age 70.

She was born January 26, 1945 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania to Jacob and Mary (Kovach) Hassaj.

She married William J. “Bill” Cunkle and was married for over 32 years.

Helen worked...

Oct 6, 2015

Wanda Jean Green, longtime Oklahoma city resident, died Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Integris Southwest Medical Center at the age of 90.

She was born March 8, 1925 in Grady, Oklahoma to Joe and Mary (Evans) Smith. Wanda married Vernon Miller and he preceded her in death.

Wanda worked at Cattlemen’s Steakhouse...

Sep 30, 2015

Gary Dale Posey, lifelong Oklahoma City resident, passed away September 30, 2015 at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City at the age of 67. He was born August 27, 1948 in Oklahoma City to Eugene and Gladys (Dover) Posey.

Dale was an antiques dealer and entrepreneur. He was a member of the Creek Nation...

Sep 29, 2015

JoAnn Kelley was always surrounded by her family and Tuesday was no exception as she passed peacefully from this world.  JoAnn was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 62 years Harvey “Gene” Kelley.  She is survived by her children Stephen and Muriel Kelley, Stanley Kelley, Terry and Dean Snodgrass, Kathleen and David Hatch, Zelma Schultz, Phillip...

Sep 25, 2015

DeeWayne Edward Brown was born April 23, 1953 to Doretha Bennett and Marshal Brown in Oklahoma City, Ok.

DeeWayne received his formal education from Oklahoma City Public School District, where he excelled in all he attempted. DeeWayne graduated from Douglass High School, he made the decision to further his education at Langston University.

Sep 25, 2015

Jerry "Wild Bill" Adams, Sr. passed away September 25, 2015 at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City at the age of 74.

He was born November 15, 1940 in Oklahoma City to Finis and Mildred (Parrish) Adams, Sr.

Jerry was a loving son, father and brother. He was an avid outdoorsman and...

Sep 22, 2015

Doyle Wayne Willis, 71, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Select Specialty Hospital in Oklahoma City. He was born in Dallas, Texas to Grady and Dora Willis. After graduating high school, Doyle enlisted into the United States Army where he served his country proudly and received an honorable discharge on January 2nd 1967.

Doyle was...

Sep 19, 2015

Mark Edward Swan, longtime Oklahoma City resident, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Oklahoma Heart Hospital in Oklahoma City at the age of 61.

He was born March 1, 1954 in Independence, Kansas.  Mark graduated from Edmond Memorial High School.  He worked as a Night Watchman for High Plains Drilling Company before becoming disabled.

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